tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4426904414311245186.post7729197013708820135..comments2024-03-28T08:00:49.636-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decorating: Homeschooling: School ChoicesNicole@Thrifty Decoratinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01923288308030635357noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4426904414311245186.post-87889486346692424802011-03-08T20:52:23.674-05:002011-03-08T20:52:23.674-05:00you go....:)I'm your friend no matter how you ...you go....:)I'm your friend no matter how you school!:)kaycarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15314964388523806805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4426904414311245186.post-62438597134472516032011-03-08T14:02:14.050-05:002011-03-08T14:02:14.050-05:00Nicole, I think the important thing is that you ar...Nicole, I think the important thing is that you are doing what is right for YOUR child -- let all of the naysayers say what they want. I applaud your decision, and I'm glad to find your blog today.<br /><br />~Mary<br />http://www.homegrownlearners.comMary Pratherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061111766665395897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4426904414311245186.post-64473432817168463042011-03-08T13:53:40.297-05:002011-03-08T13:53:40.297-05:00Thanks for writing that. I also use a cyber chart...Thanks for writing that. I also use a cyber charter school and know what you mean about being alone in that decision - you aren't a "real homeschooler" to some and not a real public school student either. It is nice to read about others who have made the same decision we did.Suzannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641637973565119237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4426904414311245186.post-28038155710758348202011-03-08T13:31:46.594-05:002011-03-08T13:31:46.594-05:00PS Im from the HHH.PS Im from the HHH.Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363270357220299425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4426904414311245186.post-78925845341729874572011-03-08T13:31:26.008-05:002011-03-08T13:31:26.008-05:00I so loved your post. I work for a local charter ...I so loved your post. I work for a local charter school where families, including myself can order from many vendors to select curriculum and activities for our kids. Yes, they are still public school students but I can choose what math, science, language, and history curricula I want and what pace they work at. There is even funding left over for all 3 of my kids to take gymnastics, music and dance lessons. In my area there are a lot of parents divided between this charter option and privately homeschooling their children. It can sometimes be a hot button issue. But the bottom line is what is the best academic, emotional and spiritual route for each student in each homeschooling family? God leaves that choice to us.Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363270357220299425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4426904414311245186.post-22118880067221264722011-03-08T13:14:57.631-05:002011-03-08T13:14:57.631-05:00Great post. Glad you found something that works! H...Great post. Glad you found something that works! Here from HHH :)Senniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17829421077749014541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4426904414311245186.post-18577768036732740142011-03-08T12:55:45.335-05:002011-03-08T12:55:45.335-05:00Hey, Nicole! The big political debate over here in...Hey, Nicole! The big political debate over here in Indiana is allowing parents to take some of their county taxes as a voucher and put it towards a private school education. Can you imagine the hoopla with that?! I am sure it is the same hoopla with cyber schools. I hear in Florida public schools are thinking about giving parents report cards. Very interesting...<br />P.S. M likes K's shirt :)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10358359880604216031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4426904414311245186.post-30687794111209462132011-03-08T06:40:14.993-05:002011-03-08T06:40:14.993-05:00I would love that option. Here, children can do o...I would love that option. Here, children can do open access, which is internet and phone based schooling. From state to state the criteria for this schooling is differnet. In our state, it's based on things like health and location, and it's very difficult to be approved. Good for you for making the choice that's best for your children.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Lisa xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4426904414311245186.post-56359559445932155802011-03-07T11:56:47.418-05:002011-03-07T11:56:47.418-05:00Great post, Nikki. I laughed at your description ...Great post, Nikki. I laughed at your description of your homeschooling experience because it was so familiar. I homeschooled for one horrendous year (3rd gr, 1st gr, K and baby) and was so thankful to find a Christian school for the next year! I continued to homeschool the younger ones for a while, but now all three older kids are at the Christian school. <br />Anyway...I shy away from the controversy, too, and wish that more folks could look at it as a decision for each individual family. In what other country would we have so many choices?! Let's use those choices and enjoy the freedom! :)Annehttp://www.byfidelityandfortitude.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4426904414311245186.post-20805791845546407962011-03-07T11:02:42.461-05:002011-03-07T11:02:42.461-05:00Thanks for sharing. My son is in first grade and ...Thanks for sharing. My son is in first grade and is excelling. He has told me many times that he is bored at school and hates it. I have contemplated homeschooling but just wasn't sure how organized I was to be able to do it well. I didn't realize that there were state sponsored cyber schools - I have another option now. Thanks for the info! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17326341620240628573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4426904414311245186.post-11943622458971711412011-03-07T10:27:25.988-05:002011-03-07T10:27:25.988-05:00Nikki, I think it's great! You took the time ...Nikki, I think it's great! You took the time to find out what was right for your family. High five to you for sticking it out, and the courage to tell others who could benefit!Liza Mae's ReCreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856060560563580101noreply@blogger.com