Learn about filing your NOI
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Note: The state-mandated age in which parents must file their NOI is now six, rather than seven.
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Choose Your Homeschooling StyleResearching homeschool styles involves exploring various educational philosophies and methods such as classical education, Charlotte Mason, and Montessori. Just like each child is unique, each family develops a unique approach that suits their values, goals, and children's learning needs. It's important to remember that your family's homeschool style may evolve as you adapt to different seasons of life, student interests, and educational goals.
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Article: 17 Homeschooling Styles and Methods
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The Hope Academy is Not Accredited, Here is Why:
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The Hope Academy is not accredited, and that’s intentional—because students don’t need accreditation to succeed after high school. Homeschooled students successfully gain admission to great colleges, find meaningful careers, and thrive in the work force, not by way of accredited programs, but thanks to the individualized education they received. Accreditation is an expensive process that does not add any academic value to a program. Homeschooling offers each family the freedom to tailor learning to their morals and values while engaging each student's unique strengths, interests, and goals. This is so much more valuable than the strings that come attached to accreditation. Colleges recognize this and are more focused on a student’s academic achievement, transcripts, and standardized test scores than whether their homeschool program was accredited.
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Deschooling: A Calm Transition Some families thrive with a "gentle start to homeschooling," which fosters a peaceful rhythm of learning and connection. For more on this approach, here is an article from Nicki Truesdell on deschooling.
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Eclectic Homeschooling
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Eclectic homeschooling is a flexible approach where families blend various methods and curricula to fit their children's unique needs. Instead of sticking to one philosophy, they mix elements from homeschooling styles like project-based, online, or Unschooling. Most families find their own
which creates a personalized and adaptable learning experience. Here is a great article on eclectic homeschooling.
which creates a personalized and adaptable learning experience. Here is a great article on eclectic homeschooling.