Homeschooling in Hawaii
Aloha. My name is Susan, and I homeschool in Hawaii! My family has been living in Hawaii for about five years.
We have homeschooled
in MA and WV. I have four children ages 29, 26, 12, and 9. We have
two families and all have been homeschooled. We tried the local grade school for a
while, but alas we came back home.
If you have more questions about homeschooling in Hawaii, or want to learn more about our experiences in the state, you can find me in the Hawaii Parent Forum.
Hawaii Homeschooling Resources
To find out more about the legal requirements for homeschooling in Hawaii, articles, and state-specific resources you can also visit one of these sites:
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Legal disclaimer: This section is one family’s story and how they meet the mandatory school attendance laws in Hawaii. It is not intended and should not be used as definitive legal advice. In most states, parents find a variety of legal methods to pursue the educational approach that they prefer for their child.
Hawaii is a Homeschool-Friendly State
Hawaii is a homeschool friendly state that I have found easy to work along with.
A family that is new to homeschooling would notify their local school and
complete some state forms, and then they would have to file online for
their
child.
At
the close of each school year we submit a concise one-page summary of our
accomplishments for that year and a paragraph the child has written about
anything. This is evidence your child has completed that grade, just in case
your child goes back into the public system. We also partake in the state
standardized testing for grades 3,5,8,and 10. This involves testing in the
classroom at the local school. We are always relieved when that is finished.
Connecting With Other Homeschoolers
Our local public library has been a wonderful resource in connecting us to other
homeschoolers. We partake in occasional field trips with several groups which is
always refreshing for us. I have found it beneficial to contact museums and
concert planning groups to let them know you exist and would like to be included
in group learning programs.
To find out more information about support groups
and other resources related to homeschooling in Hawaii, stop by the Hawaii Homeschool Association.
Time4Learning For Our Visual Learners
My children have just recently started doing more of their homeschool work on the computer through Time4Learning. Since they are both visual learners this has been a nice change. We combine that with some book learning and writing. We also spend much time with our new grandson, a nice diversion for us all. Living in Hawaii is expensive and working can be a constant juggle with homeschool especially if you are self employed. We hope that we can keep this juggle going in the future.
For families with more than one child, choosing a homeschool curriculum can even be more problematic. What works for one child, may not work for another. What works for one subject may not work on the next. What works one year, may fall flat the very next year.
Time4Learning's experience shows that there is no single, best homeschool material. Rather than feeling torn between homeschool resources, parents should select a diverse blend of materials and activities.
Some of the features that make Time4Learning so successful include:
- Time4Learning appeals to a wide range of learning styles. Our online learning materials are especially well-suited to children who are visual or kinesthetic learners. These children can take advantage of Time4Learning's interactive, multimedia materials.
- Children like using the computer to learn. It's a convenient, interactive homeschool resource that provides a welcome change each day to paper-and-pencil workbooks and textbook-based lessons.
- Parents like that it tracks progress and helps children advance by clearly presenting and reinforcing each lesson. Quizzes and tests are graded by the computer, saving valuable time and effort for parents who would be happier concentrating on other areas.
- Time4Learning's self-paced, modularized lesson plans allow you to move forward and back through the materials whenever you want. You can skip lessons that teach concepts your child has already mastered and repeat those he or she has not. The choice is yours. With Time4Learning, you are always in control.
Time4Learning is proven effective with homeschoolers, has a low monthly price, is easy-to-use, and provides a money-back guarantee so you can make sure that it works for your children!
Sign up for Time4Learning as part of your overall homeschool program.
If you have any more questions or comments about homeschooling in Hawaii, head
over to the Hawaii Parents Forum.
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