A United Community of Homeschoolers Unlimited is a 3rd Option accountability association in South Carolina. This association rebranded in 2018 and was previously known as United Christian Homeschoolers Unlimited. Here’s a look at some of the services they offer. Note: The information provided here is for reference only. The association prices and services may have changed […]
Association for Homeschool Excellence
February 22, 2018 by 3 Comments
Association for Homeschool Excellence (A4HE) is a 3rd Option Accountability group in South Carolina. Here’s a look at some of the services they offer. Note: The information provided here is for reference only. The association prices and services may have changed since this post was updated. Association for Academic Excellence (A4HE) I encourage you to find a group […]
Mountains 2 Sea Homeschool Association
January 30, 2018 by 1 Comment
Mountains to Sea Homeschoo Association is a 3rd Option Accountability group in South Carolina. Here’s a look at some of the services they offer. Note: The information provided here is for reference only. The association prices and services may have changed since this post was updated. Mountains 2 Sea Homeschool Association “Mountains 2 Sea Homeschool Association is […]
Who’s the Authority Anyway?
September 25, 2017 by 6 Comments
How do we know “you homeschoolers” are official? Who oversees you? Who’s the authority that holds you accountable anyway? These are the questions I often hear from school officials. Sometimes I hear homeschoolers saying similar things. I believe these questions are missing the foundational concept about education–and who is the authority over it anyway? Are […]
I chose Option 1
June 8, 2017 by 10 Comments
Option 1 in South Carolina that means you register with the school district as your homeschool accountability. Most homeschoolers prefer to register with a homeschool association instead. But, I chose Option 1–the school district–for many years. Why would I do that? First, let me explain that my husband is a public school teacher. And I was […]
The SHOW ME Response When Officials Overreach
April 3, 2017 by 6 Comments
It might happen to you someday. Some official may ask you to meet some non-existent requirement of the law. No need to panic. No need to have a lawyer on speed dial. You need to know the “Show Me” response when officials overreach like that. It’s simple, really. Fear Factor or Urban Legend? In conversations […]
Shining the Spotlight on 3rd Option
March 21, 2017 by 4 Comments
Today, I’m shining the spotlight on 3rd Option Accountability. Who ever heard of 3rd Option? And what do 3rd Option directors do anyway? Well, we’re here–and actually the majority of homeschoolers in South Carolina utilize 3rd Option Associations. Spotlight 3rd Option In previous posts, we have talked about the homeschool enrollment numbers. Still, there remains a public misconception that […]
Oconee County Third Option Group
February 24, 2017 by 2 Comments
Oconee County Third Option Group is a 3rd Option Accountability group in South Carolina. OCTOG is now closed–membership and records assistance is now available at Encompass Homeschool Association. Note: The information provided here is for reference only. The association prices and services may have changed since this post was updated. This post contains affiliate links. […]
2015-2016 Homeschool Enrollment Numbers
February 6, 2017 by 5 Comments
In January each year, Homeschool Association directors send their homeschool enrollment numbers to the respective school districts. This is part of what the law requires here. So, while the districts are busy tallying this year’s numbers, let’s take a look at the 2015-2016 Homeschool enrollment numbers. I got a copy of the Home School Survey conducted Winter […]
Ninja 3 Op
December 24, 2016 by 2 Comments
Ninja Homeschoolers 3rd Op is a 3rd Option Accountability group in South Carolina. Here’s a look at some of the services they offer. Note: The information provided here is for reference only. The association prices and services may have changed since this post was updated. We call ourselves the “Ninja Homeschoolers” because we are skilled educators who […]
