tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81642105053802462592024-03-13T10:28:25.575-07:00TSCHAAThe South Carolina Homeschool Accountability Association, LLCTSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-62840937535824857282020-11-30T20:28:00.007-08:002020-12-01T06:12:41.854-08:00Semi-Annual Progress Reports The Third Option Homeschool Law states that home educators should include in their records “a semiannual progress report including attendance records and individualized documentation of the student's academic progress,” (South Carolina Code of Laws SECTION 59-65-47). The law does not offer a specific format for progress reports so homeschoolers have a lot of flexibility. However, this TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-40016451935093760602020-01-06T18:38:00.001-08:002020-01-06T18:39:33.723-08:00Dual Credits
Are you considering registering your homeschool student for a Dual Credit (Dual Enrollment) class? Dual Credits are an amazing opportunity for many, but before you sign up your student, make sure you understand everything involved with a Dual Credit because they are not right for every student.
Dual Credits allow a student to take a college-level class and receive a college credit TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-38073945172121196432018-07-20T11:55:00.000-07:002018-07-20T11:55:32.915-07:00curriculum
When school starts back, many homeschoolers become elated when their curriculums are picked out and opened up. Planning the year and envisioning all the possibilities brings a smile to their faces. Today’s homeschoolers are fortunate to have a variety of curriculums to choose from. Sometimes, the choices can even be overwhelming!
The course of study in curriculums vary. Some curriculumsTSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-16740327063071916342018-07-05T14:13:00.001-07:002019-02-01T09:04:47.327-08:00writing
High School Writing. It stirs up fear in some homeschool parents. The thought of grading papers effectively and guiding their students on their writing journey is more than some can handle. Does this sound like you? Or maybe you feel pretty confident and just want some resources to help. Thankfully, there are some amazing tools that can help you, and the best part is many of them are FREE!
TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-6522414812253576062018-01-01T17:45:00.000-08:002019-01-05T20:00:43.380-08:00New Year ReviewCan you believe we have reached the new year? Time sure flies! Many SC families are reaching their mid-year mark, and there are a few things every SC Third Option homeschooling family should do.
First, your semi-annual progress report is due at 90 days. Semi-annual progress reports are a requirement under the Third Option Homeschool Law. TSCHAA members are not required to submit TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-41929987269956398562017-10-23T06:16:00.000-07:002017-10-29T15:26:12.345-07:00Education Holes
Help! If I homeschool, won't my children have holes in their education?
Actually, yes, they will! But they will also have holes in their education no matter what path you choose. Public, private, charter, and homeschools will all leave children with holes in their education because there is no way they can learn everything they need to know for their futures.
When my daughters were TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-52906437834580501132017-07-30T10:59:00.000-07:002018-09-02T17:46:52.268-07:00Guide to Homeschooling High School
Homeschooling high school can seem like a daunting task for many families, but with a little planning, you can have a very successful experience.
When planning courses for high school, choose courses that are interesting to your student and have some fun creating meaningful courses for your high schooler. High school is also a wonderful time to set up shadowing opportunities for your TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-59450160506214277102017-05-02T14:33:00.002-07:002017-05-02T14:33:46.794-07:00Finishing Homeschool Curriculums
"Help! The school year is almost over and my children have not completed their curriculums! What do I do? " As director of TSCHAA, this is a question I get often. So, what do you do? Well, as a Third Option homeschool parent/teacher, you get to decide.
There is nothing in the Third Option law that says your homeschooler has to complete a curriculum or even a grade level. You are just TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-5421833429729133342017-03-10T07:38:00.000-08:002017-03-22T13:42:43.140-07:00What Should Lesson Plans Look Like?
As a Third Option homeschooler, parents are required by law to keep records. One record you are required to keep is "a plan book, diary, or other record indicating subjects taught and activities in which the student and parent-teacher engage" (Third Option Law). So, just what should that look like?
Luckily, the law is not specific, and you can choose a record keeping plan that works TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-41982996940459712962017-03-09T09:44:00.000-08:002020-01-09T07:27:48.108-08:00TSCHAA Diplomas
Do you have a graduating homeschooler this year? Under the Third Option homeschool law, parents are given the power to create and maintain records. This includes creating and issuing a diploma.
There are many free templates online that can help you create a unique diploma, and you can also create one on your own.
TSCHAA is proud to offer our diplomas in padded diploma covers from TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-15663401901656195862017-02-16T07:45:00.002-08:002018-02-10T11:44:10.592-08:00Third Option Accountability Associations
Have you picked your homeschool accountability association for next year? Are you wondering what makes each association different? Or which one is the best fit for your family? Many associations are offering discounts for membership this spring, so choosing now may save you money.
If you choose to homeschool under the Third Option homeschool law, you are required to join an TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-73380130240414803232017-02-02T16:32:00.000-08:002017-03-09T17:03:54.669-08:00Planning Homeschool Courses for High School
Are you struggling to figure out what courses your high schooler needs to graduate? If you have a high school student or a student about to enter high school, planning for graduation is crucial. You need to think beyond the homeschool law, and make sure you are choosing courses that will prepare your student for whatever path she chooses.
The Third Option homeschool law only requires&TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-41422383617108307792017-01-21T13:04:00.001-08:002020-12-01T16:54:04.642-08:00Standardized Testing
Are you considering standardized testing for your homeschooler? Although standardized testing is NOT a requirement when you homeschool under the SC Third Option Homeschool Law, many families still choose to use standardized testing in their homeschools.
Standardized tests allow parents to compare their child's progress to other students and determine the grade level of their work. TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-80895832089248691862017-01-14T14:00:00.001-08:002017-06-12T05:08:11.550-07:00Why Your Homeschool May NOT Be Working
When homeschooling, it is extremely important to have a vision statement and goals. If you know why you are homeschooling and what your goals are, you are more likely to be able to choose appropriate curriculums and teach your children in a manner that provides success.
A homeschool family that just homeschools day by day may find themselves struggling and falling prey to curriculum jumping TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-89006619189348584882016-12-30T16:40:00.001-08:002017-03-09T17:05:14.169-08:00Semi-Annual Progress Reports
Under the Third Option homeschool law, homeschoolers are required to make semi-annual progress reports. These reports are typically made at 90 days and 180 days. The law is not specific about how to make these reports, so homeschoolers have a lot of flexibility.
Many families choose to structure their progress reports similar to a public school. They will list the subjects taken and the TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-9954005150310547022016-11-20T13:48:00.001-08:002016-11-21T15:06:45.042-08:00Thankful to Homeschool
With Thanksgiving this week, I am taking the time to acknowledge what I am thankful for. And do you know what is at the top of my list? Homeschooling!
I am very thankful to be a South Carolina Option 3 homeschooler. As a former public school teacher, I know that the schools and teachers are working hard to educate their students, however, the public school setting is not the TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-25933188103018152522016-10-31T17:47:00.000-07:002016-11-21T15:07:05.030-08:00Mock Election
Mock Election
The Mock Election has ended.
The winner is
Donald Trump/Mike Pence
Donald Trump/Mike Pence 58.8%
Hillary Clinton/Tim Kane 15.8%
Jill Stein/Amaju Baraka 2.6%
Darrell Castle/Scott Bradley &TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-31213146061272533582016-10-22T18:40:00.001-07:002016-11-21T15:07:25.989-08:00SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
TSCHAA Feild Trip 2016
History was always a subject that I hated growing up. It was presented as an endless list of dates and names that I could never memorize. There was no story - just facts. It wasn't until I began homeschooling my daughters that history began to come alive and become enjoyable for me.
Most of the history my girls TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-24020768900642504392016-10-14T08:45:00.003-07:002018-10-01T06:19:50.123-07:00SC Scholarships and Grants
Paying for college can be a challenge for many families. Thankfully, South Carolina has some amazing scholarship and grant opportunities for SC residents.
You are matched up with many of the scholarships and grants when you fill out your FAFSA (Free Application for Financial Student Aid) paperwork.
FAFSA started taking application on October 1st and will continue to accept applications TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-53567951811423215562016-10-05T13:46:00.003-07:002021-03-06T12:20:23.800-08:00Teaching Math
"You may think that your child will never grasp a math concept, but I challenge you to step back and give him/her time."
Before homeschooling my daughters, I taught middle school math in the Upstate of SC. My first year teaching, I taught 7th grade math. As we covered topics throughout the year, my inexperienced self assumed it was the first time the students had encountered most of the TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-75968182414414004372016-09-23T12:18:00.000-07:002017-03-11T12:53:20.365-08:00Following the Third Option Law
Homeschooling under the Third Option is a wonderful choice for many South Carolina homeschool families. The Third Option allows families to choose the educational path that best fits their student's learning styles and interests. You are free to choose whatever curriculum (or no curriculum!) that you prefer. You are not tied to the public school calendar, and your student is not required to TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-9448776774017730482016-09-20T07:38:00.008-07:002021-03-06T11:56:59.657-08:00Free Curriculum and Resources for Your Homeschool
Homeschool curriculums can sometimes get a little pricey, but thankfully there are many free curriculums and resources available online. To assist you in your homeschool journey, I have compiled a list of free resources.
Many of these free resources make a solid stand-alone curriculum, and some can be used to supplement something you already own. Whatever you choose, remember that you TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164210505380246259.post-38422226620002012022016-09-19T19:41:00.000-07:002016-11-21T15:09:22.168-08:00The South Carolina Homeschool Accountability AssociationIt is back to school time in SC! If you are homeschooling under the Third Option Homeschool Law, you are required by law to join a homeschool accountability association. The South Carolina Homeschool Accountability Association (TSCHAA) is one of the many wonderful homeschool associations in SC.
I took over as director/owner of TSCHAA in October 2015. As an experienced homeschool teacher and a TSCHAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596668704685885086noreply@blogger.com