I began researching our schooling options early this year. I counseled with several home schooling mothers, attended a home schooling conference, held a home schooling meeting in my home with several women in our community, and searched to find a custom-made curriculum that would suit the needs of my children. In my research I came to understand how many resources and options are available for home schooling families. As a college graduate in education, this was thrilling to me!
Nathan and Maren are enrolled in an online school called Williamsburg Intermediate. They will attend daily classes online, view and interact with their classmates (face-to-face with teachers and students throughout the world via webcam), work on group projects, take tests, and do all the other things that kids do. This school is nationally accredited, is held accountable for academic results, administers exams and provides report cards and transcripts. Williamsburg's classical education approach, methods and philosophies match the educational goals we have for our children. Here is a sneak peak into their curriculum programs for this school year:
| Leadership Program | Humanities Program | STEM Program |
| Self leadership | Social Studies | Science |
| Group leadership | Language Arts | Technology |
| Heroes, Adventures, Gifts, Barriers | Literature | Engineering |
| Literature/biographies | Art | Math |
| Creative writing | Memorization | Art |
| STEM Classics & Biographies |
We feel that Williamsburg Intermediate will provide an excellent, well-rounded education for our children. Nathan and Maren have enrolled in a variety of extracurricular activities to ensure plenty of positive social experiences. We are looking forward to an exciting school year! We will keep you posted on the many adventures of schooling at home.
6 comments:
I am so glad you are heading this up so when the rest of us find the need to turn to home schooling you will be a pro! I think you are making a great choice for your family and commend your efforts in chosing what is best for you!! I know you will have great success. Thanks for sharing.
Your children will thrive in this educational setting. They are self-starters and are eager learners. With your guidance they will be excited and ready for their college experience. Nathan's enrollment in the swim team and Maren's piano and dance lessons along with their church activities will provide plenty of social and recreational opportunities. This will be a wonderful school year for you all!
Hope your first day went well! Good luck!
So excited for this new turn in your educational journey! I'm looking forward to hearing lots of details and watching your family grow!
Thanks for paving the way among your friends. I'm excited to draw on your experience when we get to that stage!
So excited for y'all!
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