Technical colleges and universities allow high school students to take college courses.Here’s some help navigating the terminology and opportunities available for dual enrollment homeschoolers in South Carolina. Dual Enrollment College Credits You can earn High School Credit *and* College Credit at the same time. Colleges allow high schoolers (usually Juniors and Seniors) to take college […]
Current SC Legislation 2021-2022
December 13, 2021 by 6 Comments
Thanks for your interest and concern on current SC legislation 2021-2022. I provide this information to help us all keep informed. If you have information on pending legislation that might affect homeschooling, please email the [email protected] or Facebook message the SC Homeschooling Connection. This post was updated:12/14/2021. I encourage you to look back at previous sessions to […]
What Does 180 Day Requirement Mean?
December 8, 2021 by 4 Comments
What does the 180 day requirement mean? Your accountability association verifies that you have completed the days. So you should also complete the 180 day report for your association. Be sure that you comply with their policies, procedures and deadlines. >>> Check out our guest post “Can a Home Educator Take a Sick Day? at […]
Discus–A Resource for Homeschoolers in SC
November 3, 2021 by 12 Comments
Move over Google Search Engine. It’s time to try this instead: Discus. The SC Discus resource is one of my favorite homeschool tools. And it’s FREE for all residents in South Carolina! It’s like some kind of secret that nobody seems to know about. But, I’ll shout it from the rooftops–you’ve got to know Discus! […]
eLearning Tools for Homeschoolers
November 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In another article we provided some quick start curriculum ideas. Here’s some suplemental eLearning tools for homeschoolers. Whether you’re just getting started or needing to switch up your routine, I’ve found some more eLearning tools and resources to try. Games and self-paced courses are great for students to occupy themselves too. Especially during unstructured times, […]
Online Course Programs For Teens
October 20, 2021 by 7 Comments
Online Course programs for high schoolers are a great way to cover subjects that you don’t feel qualified to teach or don’t want to learn. Some of these programs are self-studies, while others have teachers/tutors included. Updated 4/2023 As your student moves toward high school level, you find some of the online courses are useful […]
Are SC Homeschool Laws Invasive?
October 15, 2021 by 1 Comment
In a previous post, we discussed whether the minimum standards are enough. Today, I’d like to take a look at the opposite criticism that SC Homeschool laws are invasive. Are SC Homeschool Laws Invasive? New residents in SC who have homeschooled elsewhere sometimes express how strict our homeschool laws are compared to where they lived […]
Getting Started: Curriculum Ideas
October 12, 2021 by 7 Comments
You’ve suddenly decided that you’re going to homeschool. You’re looking for getting started curriculum ideas, so you can hit the ground running. Especially if you are making this transition mid-year–you want to find a curriculum that’s quick and easy to start right now. Many new homeschoolers seek out a curriculum that follows a more traditional […]
Homeschool Days Deals and Special Events
October 10, 2021 by 5 Comments
In a previous post, we explored the regions of South Carolina. Today, let’s look at some special opportunities for homeschools. If you know of any other Homeschool Days deals and special events we should include, let me know at [email protected]. Updated 10/10/2021. As homeschoolers the world is our classroom. We get to explore more places […]
Mask & Vax Policies of Homeschool Associations
October 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment
What are the mask and vax policies of Homeschool Associations in SC? I’ve asked the accountability directors to clarify their policies and practices–and verify which ones are still accepting new members for 2021-2022 school year. If you’re considering homeschooling because of the shifting policies at your local schools, you’ll need to register with an accountability […]
