by Sacramento4Kids | Oct 20, 2022 | Education
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…)
by Grade Power Learning | Nov 5, 2018 | Education
Parent Teacher Conference
You just received a phone call or an email from your child’s teacher requesting a Parent Teacher Conference. You think to yourself, “Great, now what? What did my child do this time?” You flash back to when you were the student and waited at home while your parents went to talk with the teacher. Your cold sweat breaks in a moment.
Now you schedule a time to meet. The day comes and you walk through the campus. Things seem smaller than you remembered. You find the class door is propped open and you walk in. Walls are colorfully decorated and you catch a glimpse of artwork that was created in your kitchen. That makes you smile. Next you look at neatly arranged chairs and tables and wonder if you can fit in them. (more…)
by Michele C. | Jun 4, 2018 | Education, Parenting, Summer
A Guide to Private School
If you’re considering private school for your child, it’s important to explore the best options to meet your family’s needs. With so many possibilities to choose from, the process of selecting the right school can seem overwhelming. A Guide to Private School aims to help parents navigate the school selection process.
To make the process easier, try outlining specific objectives and requirements you are seeking in a school before starting the research process. This step will make it easier to develop a short list of possible schools. When using A Guide to Private School, use these requirements to look for schools that share your values, offer the desired learning atmosphere, and meet your tuition budget will be a much easier task. (more…)
