Beginning Homeschooling
Homeschool Myths That Even Homeschool Parents Believe
For your consideration: Homeschool Myths That Even Homeschool Parents Believe ~Jen
Read MoreDeclaration of Intent FAQ
Q: My child is 8. When is the DofI due? A: On the 15th of September each year. Q: It’s early August, should I turn in my DofI early? A:...
Read MoreNo one under 8 ever goes on the DofI
In case you (or someone you know) needs this, here’s a more detailed explanation of why you don’t have to file a Declaration of Intent for a child under the...
Read MoreI homeschool my three sons and I love it
This. This. So much this. It was hard to decide what quote to use – I wanted to quote it all. ~Jen “Because they’ve never been to conventional school, they’ve...
Read MoreLet’s be clear
Email of the Day: I wanted to let you know that this came in handy, big time with Local Public Schools. I turned in the WHO DofI form, and School...
Read MoreSome Homeschool Math
In WA, we have a requirement of 1,000 hours for homeschooling. (In a school, this is generally 180 5.5 hour days, more or less). This includes everything that happens in...
Read MoreThe Law
Email of the Day: In talking in another group, I was discussing why I love WA homeschool laws and was told that WA is too strict and sounds awful. Literally...
Read MoreSuper Secret (Anonymous) Heroine of the Day
Super Secret (Anonymous) Heroine of the Day: “Me outside the superintendent’s office to self *be cool, be normal, don’t say anything out of line* . . . Five minutes later,...
Read MoreHomeschooling vs. govt. schooling
Email of the Day: Yikes! I just saw the below message posted on a national homeschool site. Is there anyway something like this could happen in Washington, Jen Garrison Stuber...
Read MoreOn diplomas and transcripts
On diplomas and transcripts: 20 November 2015 Under Washington State law, the requirement for compulsory attendance is satisfied in one of three ways: attendance in a public school, private school,...
Read MoreChecking the teacher box
Email of the Day: Hi Jen! I have a Letter of Intent question. I spoke with a friend who thinks that taking the parenting course means we are allowed to...
Read MoreK-12 programs
Email of the Day: I hear that k-12 is good but haven’t gotten a chance to look into it. I have several friends who homeschool have recommended it. Answer: Unless...
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