Can you help me think this through? - Page 2

[blessed mommy]

Originally Posted by Lillian J

Well, I'm getting a little confused, but if it's definitely a fact that you're going to be required by law to show what you're using - which I can't help think doesn't sound right - it seems to me that you could just have something there on hand that you don't really need to bother getting around to using much unless you're required to show proof that you're using it by way of having to hand some samples in. What I'm thinking is that she could enjoy a good history book from the library - like The History of US set by Joy Hakim - and her newest series even incorporates developments in science with history, so it's really fascinating! And there are all the wonderful assorted historical novels - there's also a thread here on materials about the Middle Ages. And the same thing could be true of other subjects - not to mention some of the great free websites online. With such a short period of time left to go, it's not as if they're going to be covering all that much in school, but she could really be enjoying reading some good books at home that would benefit her more than a prepared curriculum.

I hope it all goes smoothly and easily. - Lillian

Well, I definitely have to write down the exact curriculum I am going to use-that is the law. It also has to be notarized.

It really is for legal reasons, as I stated before, she is ahead of her peers. So...I really have nothing to "worry about", as in, I have no clue how to hs a sixth grader....but,yes, I do still worry. I am getting her books from school on Wednesday-as she is now sick, and will just look through them, to see exactly what she is studying...and go from there. I am pretty sure we will drop the bombshell to the school, after I've had a chance to look through the books. I'm sorry if I make nonsense...too stressed to articulate.

I suppose I am worrying so much, as the way this school is behaving,they are soo defensive, I am afraid they will go on the attack, and I want to have my chicks in a row.

[1stTimeMummytoLore]

I'm not really a huge fan of them or their politics, but have you considered contacting HSLDA for some support and maybe a bit of a buffer between you and the authorities you're dealing with? You know, someone with initials after their last name too that could do some intimidating back on your behalf? Just a thought.

[blessed mommy]

Originally Posted by 1stTimeMummytoLore

I'm not really a huge fan of them or their politics, but have you considered contacting HSLDA for some support and maybe a bit of a buffer between you and the authorities you're dealing with? You know, someone with initials after their last name too that could do some intimidating back on your behalf? Just a thought.

I have considered them! I'm not a member,however. I have heard there are good and bad things with them. May I ask(anyone!) why you're not a big fan?

Thank you!!

[Lillian J]

Originally Posted by blessed mommy

I have considered them! I'm not a member,however. I have heard there are good and bad things with them. May I ask(anyone!) why you're not a big fan?

Here's a website and a webpage where you can find a lot on the negative side of the question:
Homeschooling is Legal. And this one has a lot about them having to do with Consumer Information

But what state are you in? There might be a volunteer homeschooling organization there that can help. In CA, we have two such groups.

Lillian

[1stTimeMummytoLore]

they have very narrow conservative politics and like the link Lillian listed, often try to mobilize homeschoolers to manipulate legislators in reference to bills that don't have much to do with homeschooling.

however, i know a couple of folks who have liberal politics and are not even Christian who have asked for and recieved free legal support from them without being members.

personally, i consider them a "last resort" sort of resource. if i was really up against a situation where i needed some scary firepower to protect myself, then i might give them a call. but i doubt i'll need it ever as we live in a very homeschool friendly state.

i agree with Lillian to also look into a state wide advocacy group if your state has one. some have more than one- a conservative Christian one and a more inclusive one. depends on where you're at.

[Lillian J]

Originally Posted by 1stTimeMummytoLore

they have very narrow conservative politics and like the link Lillian listed, often try to mobilize homeschoolers to manipulate legislators in reference to bills that don't have much to do with homeschooling.

And, unfortunately, there are situations in which homeschooling freedoms have actually been put at risk from their input.

Lillian