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I wasn't prepared!

I had left a message for our local superintentant about the need for an official assessment of my daughter's K year of homeschooling.  He returned my call personally this morning and then after answering my question asked me if he could ask me a question.  He asked why I homeschool.  I shouldn't have been surprised, but I was caught off guard and wish I'd been more officially prepared.

I said:

A. I was homeschooled when I was younger and have always wanted to homeschool.

B. For religious reasons

C. So that she can work at her own pace

D. So I can teach science from a strong creation standpoint

E.  I enjoy having them at home

I did not mention

F. Negative Social pressures

G. Liberal political social agenda's

H. Alarming trend of the decline in quality of our national education system....

I tried to be positive and not focus on the negative.  Anyway - I better go get something done.  I have gotten 3 loads of laundry done, cleaned a bathroom, loaded up the dishwasher, and a bath to our 2 yr old who got in a mess during a quick phone call for my husband involving business.  I spent time typing up a letter of completion to send to the super. while it's still fresh on my mind. Now I need to make our lunch, finish some daily chores, and get ready for our afternoon of errands and visit to my FIL in the hospital.

I was even awaked at 5:30 by my son - and it's almost 10 - you'd think I'd have more done that that!

blessings!

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09:49, Friday, May 9, 2008 .. Posted by glenda

sounds to me like you did a good job with the phone call..
And as far as what all you have got done today. I think you have got a lot done. Congrats on all the work.. Give yourself a pat on the back mom you have done a good job...
god bless
glenda

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03:00, Friday, May 9, 2008 .. Posted by gokings13

I am curious:

What is the 'home schooling' law in your state? In mine, all we have to do is educate for 180 days.......that's it.

Thanks
Laura

OHIO Law

01:28, Friday, May 16, 2008 .. Posted by wannabeone

Hello Wendy,

I'm the Miami County homeschool coordinator and a 15 year homeschool veteran. I don't know what your super told you - unfortunately, they are notorious for lying around here - but unless your daughter was 6 years old BEFORE Sept. 30th, 2007, then you DO NOT need to have her assessed for the 2007-08 Kindergarten school year.

Ohio Law is OHIO law...it is for the whole state and NOT subject to individual district "interpretation." ;-) If you have any questions about it, you are more than welcome to contact me either by my blog or e-mail. Until then, you can may enjoy the TOS/HSB Ohio blog: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/OHIO.

Blessings from Miami County, Kim Wolf<><