Guest Post by Joyce Wilson It costs about $233,610 to raise a child from birth to the age of 18, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. While most parents would agree that the cost is well worth it, you don’t actually need to spend this kind of money to give your child a happy, …
Presented by WHO Chair – Amy Beckstead Leonard
A Co-Operation The word ‘cooperation’ implies an operation that is accomplished by two or more figures. In this case, the operation is raising and educating a child, and the figures are literal ones: the child’s parents, parents of other children, and peers. This group of like-minded individuals form a co-operative syndicate, and work as one …
I began homeschooling six years ago, in my 7th grade year. Public school for me was not a good option. I did not feel it provided the opportunity to progress the way I wanted. With the help of my parents, I was able to take my education into my own hands through Co-op and Digipen …
Graduating Seniors – We Salute You. We are proud to present the 2025 WHO Graduates!
Homeschooled students sixteen to nineteen years old may take the GED as outlined in the law, RCW 28A.305.190. In order to take the GED, you must do two things. First, the parent must determine and certify in writing that the student has completed a high school course of study. This written statement must be notarized, …
Reflections on the Journey The WHO Board shares their own personal journey in homeschooling their children and what worked for them and what they would do differently.
Introduction to Homeschooling What does it mean to homeschool in Washington? Any dedicated parent can homeschool their child and be successful!
Mystery of College in High School Linda Love Gorordo shows you how you can earn college credits in high school.
Homeschooling High School Linda Love Gorordo will tell you how you can Homeschool High School and be successful.
The Kitsap County Solid Waste Division offers two virtual waste reduction lessons for grades 3-5. Lessons are available on all virtual meeting platforms and engage students with Kahoot, a game-based learning platform. Adopt-a-Worm Classroom Composting (Grades 3-5, 30 minutes) Students are introduced to worm bin composting, the anatomy and habitat of Red Wigglers, and reducing food waste. Classroom worm compost …
Each year, between 8 and 18, you have to test or assess once annually. Here’s the law: RCW 28A.200.010(1)(c) Ensure that a standardized achievement test approved by the state board of education is administered annually to the child by a qualified individual or that an annual assessment of the student’s academic progress is written by …
