September 02, 2003
How Our Home School Operates
We do not 'grade' our children per se, but we do evaluate their work, allowing them the learning experience of correcting errors and discovering better ways of completing their projects. Their work is completed in written expression (on paper and on the dry erase board) and through verbal/oral expression. They are encouraged to 'think outside the box' and to use all the resources available to them to accomplish their goals. We have as central themes in our school the importance of life skills, people skills, teamwork, and family unity.
We operate on a 180-day "formal" school term beginning in August (usually) and ending in May or June. We continue informal learning through the summer months.
The students are encouraged to practice musical skills at least five days a week, and to be physically active as often as possible. Television/video learning is at a minimum while hands-on learning is encouraged. Character training and biblical studies are a daily focus.
We use a variety of curricula and resources, but the main curriculum source this year will be Sonlight Curriculum, which is a history-based curriculum. We will be supplementing the history study with Sonlight’s language arts and science curriculum. We will continue to use Saxon Math this year.
We implement field trips as often as possible, giving our students the opportunity to experience learning in real life and real historical situations. Travel is an integral part of our learning experience. To date we have traveled to: Colorado, New Mexico, Florida, Virginia, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Illinois, California, Jamaica, Mexico, and the western Caribbean, as well as exploring our own state of Oklahoma. This year we are planning a month-long driving trip to the East Coast and the South, visiting historical and cultural sights along the way.
Oklahoma Law
We operate our school in accordance with Oklahoma State laws pertaining to home schools.
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