Thursday, October 3, 2013

Our School Year So Far

This year Jeremy and I have decided to home school Kaylee.
I suppose home school isn't the right word.
Cyber school seems a better fit.

I did a lot of research during the last school year after the lock downs started.
I fully understand, respect and agree with the lock down policy at Kaylee old elementary school.
Parents aren't allowed to show up or take their children during a lock down. 
It makes sense to not want to stir more panic or chaos in an already high strung situation.
However, I don't like the idea of not having access to my child when her life could potentially be in danger.

During my research I came across a school called 
Commonwealth Connections Academy.
I logged it as a possibility and moved on with my research.
There are WAY more options than I ever knew about when it comes to home schooling or cyber schooling.
Four different times I came back to this school.
Then a few of my friends on Facebook started asking questions about it because they too were looking into it and liked what they saw.
Finally I sat down with Jeremy and we read through all the material on the website, watched the videos, sent away for additional info and looked up reviews.
After all, if we are going to make such a big decision such as being 100% involved with and responsible for Kaylee's education, we want to choose the best program for her.
After a few weeks of discussion, we decided on CCA.

A month after her start date, we couldn't be happier.
Kaylee LOVES it too.
I see her excited about things that she wasn't so excited about when she was attending traditional school.
I love that she can pretty much work at her own pace and the schedules are flexible.
Her 'teacher' is also very involved and Kaylee seems to like talking with her.
According to her first assessment, she already knows 63% of the Math that she's suppose to be learning this year.
There is a lot of work for the parents as well as the students, at least at Kaylee's stage but it is SO worth it.
I also plan on taking pictures of her 'learning center' when I finally have it the way I want it.

I am not going to take up a ton of your time telling you all about it.
Instead, I will put the link here and let it sell itself.
Seriously, if you are even considering home schooling your child take a look at the website.




Jeremy will be accompanying Kaylee on her first field trip of the year in a few weeks.
Kaylee is very excited as am I to share it with you all!


*image found on Google


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