To Homeschool or Not to Homeschool, That is the Question
Is everyone on board? Especially your spouse?Must be able to present a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Information Overload
Read books, talk to homeschoolers, scour the internet and Pinterest...there are many ways to find information about homeschooling. Read and absorb as much as you can! The more you know, the more informed your decision can be. Below are a some sources of from Great Endeavors. We have compiled a list of books that we personally have read and think paint a great picture of homeschooling - the good, the bad, and even the ugly! And be sure to check out our Homeschool 101 board on Pinterest. We have put together a great collection of articles, books, and blog posts about starting homeschooling.Follow Beth Silcott's board {GREAT ENDEAVOR} homeschool 101 on Pinterest.
Pray, Pray, Pray
As much information and confidence as we can offer or you can find between the pages of a book or on the screen of your computer, God knows what His plan is for your family. Above all, you need to pray and reflect on this monumental decision and ask God to guideRegister Your Homeschool
CLICK HERE to access the NCDNPE registration page and complete the online Notice of Intent to Operate a Home School form.Once the online form is completed, you will be sent an email with the NCDNPE's fax number. You will need to fax them a copy of either your high school or college diploma before they can complete your application.
- DO NOT send a Notice of Intent to DNPE for the present school year if the only students to be enrolled in your home school: (a) Are currently under age 7 and will not turn age 7 before this coming June 1; or (b) Are currently 18 years of age or older.
- Please send your Notice of Intent a month in advance of your home school's initial opening date. If any of your children will turn age 7 before this coming June 1, please send your Notice of Intent at least 30 days before the child's 7th birthday. One Notice of Intent per school, please -- not per student.
- No Notices of Intent are accepted in or for May and June. If your home school will operate only during the summer months, DO NOT send a Notice of Intent to DNPE.
Obtain Immunization Records
Call your pediatrician and request a copy of your child's immunization records.Print Your Homeschool Discount Card
Once your application is completed and approved by NCDNPE, you will be able to print a homeschool discount card HERE.Beth : I print two copies. One I file in my notebook and the other I laminate and keep in my wallet. You never know when you could get a teacher discount by flashing your ID card!
Maintain Attendance Records
You can use any form of record keeping for your student's attendance, but DNPE highly recommends using their student attendance record form. You can download DNPE's form HERE. While not required by law, it is suggested to 'Maintain at least five clock hours of instruction with the student(s) each school day' and 'Conduct instruction each school year for 180 days'.Beth: I use my own form throughout the year for my attendance record, but at the end of each year, I transfer the data to DNPE's form for EACH student and tuck it in EACH students section in my notebook.
