5 Tips for Families who Homeschool

5 Tips for Families who Homeschool

Deciding to homeschool your child can be a difficult decision to make. Wondering how you’ll adjust, how well you’ll be able to teach and if your child is adapting to this change from a traditional schooling style. You may have concerns for your child being able to socialize with other kids. Here are 5 Tips for Families who Homeschool.

Tip #1

Get connected – As homeschooling your student becomes more mainstream, there are more opportunities for socialization and connections for your student and for you.  This is a critical component to keep in mind.  Utilizing the Parks and Recreation programs, local libraries, and sites such as Sacramento4Kids that have a wealth of information for you and your student is a great place to start.  Other community programs meet regularly and you can find them online.

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Folsom Cordova Community Charter schools homeschool program offers engaging and enrichment workshops twice a week, campus events, and field trips once a month – all at no cost to our students.  Next year, they will have parent workshops that will give up-to-date information for post-secondary options, and create a space for parents to connect and share best practices and instructional strategies. (more…)

What Does it Mean to Home School your Child?

What Does it Mean to Home School your Child?

Home School – The decision to home school your child is not the same for every family.  In fact, there are a wide array of reasons parents and guardians choose this alternative educational option.  Folsom Cordova has life-long home school families,  and students who just need a break and plan to re-enter. (more…)