At fourteen, I mapped out a self-directed course in microeconomics, statistics, and behavioral finance because I wanted to understand how financial markets performed, and why. I did it to satiate my unwavering curiosity and to dive deep into a complex topic. That moment captures what homeschooling gave me: genuine ownership of my education. Without defined …
Homeschooling has provided me with the flexibility necessary to discover my passions and grow into a confident, ambitious individual. If not for homeschooling, I would never have begun public speaking. As a young teenager, I struggled socially and had a bad stutter. I was scared to speak to adults and could not hold a conversation …
Early on a cold Saturday morning in November, my sisters, mom, and I wake up and tumble into the car, heading for a church gym. Groggy-eyed and yawning, other girls show up, all in our red, white, and blue uniforms. To one side of the gym, a long table with fruits, vegetables, and other miscellaneous …
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My Community Service Experiences I stepped out of the bus, and a wave of hot, humid air hit me. A moment later I was handed several heavy bags of food. I hoisted them over my shoulders and set off with the group. We started down a hill of steep, uneven stairs. Poverty-stricken makeshift homes were …
Being flexible and allowed to pursue my passions is one of the greatest benefits I have found in homeschooling. The flexibility homeschooling has given me has helped me grow tremendously musically. For the last three years, I have participated in the Tacoma Youth Symphony. I started playing the violin in the fifth grade, unlike the …
I would like you to think about donating to the Washington Homeschool Organization because of the work we do to serve the diverse interests of homeschooling in Washington state. One way we do this is by answering questions from parents in the state who homeschool, want to homeschool, or have homeschooled. We answer them all. …
Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to take the Parent Qualifying Course every year? No, you only need to take it once. Put your certificate in a safe place. Compulsory Attendance Compulsory attendance in WA in from 8-18. If you withdraw your child from public school and they are under 8 years old, they return …
Washington State Fair – 2025 Free Tickets for Homeschoolers Fair Dates: August 29 – September 21, 2025 (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesday, September 3) The Washington Homeschool Organization has partnered with the Washington State Fair to offer free admission tickets to homeschool families. To receive your tickets, please carefully follow the instructions below: STEP 1: Check …
What advantages have you experienced through your homeschool education? The biggest advantage I have experienced through my homeschool education is the opportunity to dive deep into my interests. I still remember the first day I was homeschooled. It was September of 2011. My mom took my younger sister and me to Ohme Gardens in Wenatchee, …
Community Service Experiences I am a senior in high school, and I have been homeschooled for seven years. Throughout the years, I have done several community service acts to give back to the community. I served in my church nursery, and Sunday school for about 5 years. I helped with activities, crafts, snack time, and …
Graduates, Families, and Friends, I stand here, as a fellow grad, looking at you, and I am in awe. We’ve come from so many places, so many cultures, and accomplished so much. We arrived at homeschooling through various paths. Whether we are here for reasons of faith, academics, values, or flexibility – or some combination …
