Comments on: Loving K12 So Far… http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/ Green and Natural Parenting Wed, 23 May 2012 20:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7304 Tiffany Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:37:08 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7304 Elisabeth, You do have to take state exams starting in grade 3. Elisabeth,

You do have to take state exams starting in grade 3.

]]> By: Elisabeth A Saliani http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7303 Elisabeth A Saliani Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:47:37 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7303 That curriculum sounds great. I'm just curious, does the state you live in required homeschooled kids to take state exams? We have homeschooled kids coming in all the time to take ours, I was curious if that was true across states. That curriculum sounds great. I’m just curious, does the state you live in required homeschooled kids to take state exams? We have homeschooled kids coming in all the time to take ours, I was curious if that was true across states.

]]> By: Sharon http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7302 Sharon Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:29:34 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7302 Wow you're doing it! This is the kind of attention and stimulation all kids need. What a great program if it had been available when my daughter was younger we would have likely home schooled much longer. The little bit of homeschooling she got still helped a lot and she's at college now :) I'm really happy for you and your family! Wow you’re doing it! This is the kind of attention and stimulation all kids need. What a great program if it had been available when my daughter was younger we would have likely home schooled much longer. The little bit of homeschooling she got still helped a lot and she’s at college now :) I’m really happy for you and your family!

]]> By: Emily Cole http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7301 Emily Cole Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:14:08 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7301 I am very interested in the K12 program... I will have to look for some information on virtual schools in our state, and see if we can get this curriculum free! I would love to try it out while she's on her intercession break this fall! I am very interested in the K12 program… I will have to look for some information on virtual schools in our state, and see if we can get this curriculum free! I would love to try it out while she’s on her intercession break this fall!

]]> By: Shauna http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7300 Shauna Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:08:37 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7300 "I also like the fact that our local public school district is not benefitting from him financially (like they would if he was traditionally homeschooled) — the virtual charter school gets the state funding!" I'm not sure what you mean by this. My daughter is traditionally homeschooled (not part of a virtual charter school or other public schooling at home program), but no one gets the state funding for her. “I also like the fact that our local public school district is not benefitting from him financially (like they would if he was traditionally homeschooled) — the virtual charter school gets the state funding!”

I’m not sure what you mean by this. My daughter is traditionally homeschooled (not part of a virtual charter school or other public schooling at home program), but no one gets the state funding for her.

]]> By: Kristen's Raw http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7299 Kristen's Raw Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:21:13 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7299 Thank you soooo very much for blogging about this with so many great details! I am bookmarking it and saving for when I'm ready to homeschool :) Cheers, Kristen Thank you soooo very much for blogging about this with so many great details! I am bookmarking it and saving for when I’m ready to homeschool :)

Cheers,
Kristen

]]> By: Lisa http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7298 Lisa Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:59:16 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7298 My 15 y.o. son has been attending a virtual school (not K12) for three years. He has LDs and the public school he was attending was absolutely NOT meeting his needs. (He failed a learning support class!!) So I pulled him out. With a smile on my face. It was the best decision I have ever made as a parent. He, too, received a computer (HP laptop), printer, textbooks, course guides, workbooks, etc. They furnished everything he would need to get the work done. I think it is fabulous!! I also like the fact that our local public school district is not benefitting from him financially (like they would if he was traditionally homeschooled) -- the virtual charter school gets the state funding! My 15 y.o. son has been attending a virtual school (not K12) for three years. He has LDs and the public school he was attending was absolutely NOT meeting his needs. (He failed a learning support class!!) So I pulled him out. With a smile on my face. It was the best decision I have ever made as a parent. He, too, received a computer (HP laptop), printer, textbooks, course guides, workbooks, etc. They furnished everything he would need to get the work done. I think it is fabulous!!

I also like the fact that our local public school district is not benefitting from him financially (like they would if he was traditionally homeschooled) — the virtual charter school gets the state funding!

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7297 Tiffany Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:41:25 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7297 If you have a virtual public school in your state that offers it, then it is free. If you pay for it then it starts at $1500 a year. If you have a virtual public school in your state that offers it, then it is free. If you pay for it then it starts at $1500 a year.

]]> By: Amanda http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7296 Amanda Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:51:59 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7296 how much does the curriculum cost sfor a year? how much does the curriculum cost sfor a year?

]]> By: Patricia http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7295 Patricia Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:43:39 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7295 I just love the homeschooling concept. I know this sounds weird coming from a school teacher. lol The plus of using K12 is that you have lots of materials to hand. And that is state paid for in some states. I see so many children in school who would much better off being home educated. They are not naughty but just don't sit still and listen to a teacher talking about stuff they are not interested in. We don't expect adults to do this. We get to choose who and what we sit and listen to. My kids are grown so I can't homeschool them but I would love to homeschool someone else's kids. I even have a boarding facility in that I have a large house! So now all I want is for a parent who for one reason or another cannot homeschool their child but want them to be educated in a very small setting with their needs paramount. Ooh lovely. I just love the homeschooling concept. I know this sounds weird coming from a school teacher. lol

The plus of using K12 is that you have lots of materials to hand. And that is state paid for in some states.

I see so many children in school who would much better off being home educated. They are not naughty but just don’t sit still and listen to a teacher talking about stuff they are not interested in. We don’t expect adults to do this. We get to choose who and what we sit and listen to.

My kids are grown so I can’t homeschool them but I would love to homeschool someone else’s kids. I even have a boarding facility in that I have a large house! So now all I want is for a parent who for one reason or another cannot homeschool their child but want them to be educated in a very small setting with their needs paramount. Ooh lovely.

]]> By: Rachel http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7294 Rachel Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:13:52 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7294 Tiffany, Yes, please keep us up-to-date on your homeschooling journey! I just started reading "Homeschooling Methods" by Paul & Gena Suarez. It gives a snapshot of many different homeschooling approaches and several essays from leaders in each method, all from a Christian perspective. It is so helpful! It has me very interested in Unit Studies. Did you look that way? I'm thinking Unit Studies in the morning and lots of child-led free-time/unschooling in the afternoons. I guess that's eclectic! Tiffany, Yes, please keep us up-to-date on your homeschooling journey! I just started reading “Homeschooling Methods” by Paul & Gena Suarez. It gives a snapshot of many different homeschooling approaches and several essays from leaders in each method, all from a Christian perspective. It is so helpful! It has me very interested in Unit Studies. Did you look that way? I’m thinking Unit Studies in the morning and lots of child-led free-time/unschooling in the afternoons. I guess that’s eclectic!

]]> By: Wendy http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7293 Wendy Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:32:41 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7293 We just started too! About 3 weeks ago and I'm with you all the way. We are totally impressed and enjoying our lessons. Our favorite subject so far is History, which is funny if you think about it. A kindergartener, second grader and a 30 something mom all looking forward to a good history lesson! lol We just started too! About 3 weeks ago and I’m with you all the way. We are totally impressed and enjoying our lessons. Our favorite subject so far is History, which is funny if you think about it. A kindergartener, second grader and a 30 something mom all looking forward to a good history lesson! lol

]]> By: Brooke http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7292 Brooke Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:55:01 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7292 Awesome. I cannot wait to see how the year progresses. I'm interested in homeschooling my daughter when she gets older. Right now however we would only be able to devote 4 days a week to homeschooling if I could get off weekdays and my partner could get off week days with our current jobs (although that could easily change in the future) so anything that is homeschooling in some alternative way that is not 5 days a week, 8 hours a day I am very interested in. Awesome. I cannot wait to see how the year progresses. I’m interested in homeschooling my daughter when she gets older. Right now however we would only be able to devote 4 days a week to homeschooling if I could get off weekdays and my partner could get off week days with our current jobs (although that could easily change in the future) so anything that is homeschooling in some alternative way that is not 5 days a week, 8 hours a day I am very interested in.

]]> By: Princess Momma http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7291 Princess Momma Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:17:16 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7291 It sounds like you are off to a great start. My mom also uses K12 with my 13 year old brother, and they have really enjoyed being able to work at their own speed. It sounds like you are off to a great start. My mom also uses K12 with my 13 year old brother, and they have really enjoyed being able to work at their own speed.

]]> By: Tsoniki http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7290 Tsoniki Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:03:41 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7290 Wow that sounds, and looks, really awesome! I love the wide variety of items you received, which is perfect of course. Wow that sounds, and looks, really awesome! I love the wide variety of items you received, which is perfect of course.

]]> By: DJ http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7289 DJ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:52:29 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7289 Looks like a great start, and I love your red and green bins! Looks like a great start, and I love your red and green bins!

]]> By: Sommer-GreenandCleanMom http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7288 Sommer-GreenandCleanMom Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:55:59 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7288 Tiffany, It seems like this is working very well for you guys. I'm following closely too. The K12 stuff does look great. I'm impressed how your children work so well at home and following your directions. My son doesn't want to do anything the I direct him or guide him to do. Unless it is strictly play. I'm thinking I'd have difficulties with this. Tiffany,
It seems like this is working very well for you guys. I’m following closely too. The K12 stuff does look great. I’m impressed how your children work so well at home and following your directions. My son doesn’t want to do anything the I direct him or guide him to do. Unless it is strictly play. I’m thinking I’d have difficulties with this.

]]> By: Kathy http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7287 Kathy Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:55:29 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7287 How do I find out more about finding a curriculum? My twins are 16 mo but I'd like to start researching now. I live in Colorado. I know nothing about Homeschooling but love the concept. How do I find out more about finding a curriculum? My twins are 16 mo but I’d like to start researching now. I live in Colorado. I know nothing about Homeschooling but love the concept.

]]> By: CJStewart http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7286 CJStewart Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:46:29 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7286 I'll be closely following your journey. We had always planned on going with a Distance Learning program from Texas Tech University. But, lately, I've been looking a little at the K12 stuff. I’ll be closely following your journey. We had always planned on going with a Distance Learning program from Texas Tech University. But, lately, I’ve been looking a little at the K12 stuff.

]]> By: April B http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/30/loving-k12-so-far/#comment-7285 April B Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:04:43 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1447#comment-7285 That sounds AWESOME! The curriculum we are using is somewhat like that. I just LOVE to have everything (most things) laid out for me. :-) That sounds AWESOME! The curriculum we are using is somewhat like that. I just LOVE to have everything (most things) laid out for me. :-)

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