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How to Start Homeschooling in Jacksonville

How to Start Homeschooling in Jacksonville
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Welcome to the world of homeschool in Jacksonville, Florida, the largest city in the continental United States with over 840 square miles. And even though Jacksonville is large, the homeschool community is quaint and always ready to help out those who are new to this educational experience.

But before we get too far ahead, let’s take a look at a few things that you should accomplish before you and your family set off on your homeschool adventure in Duval county.

This information should by no means be interpreted as legal advice. It is your responsibility to interpret and understand the laws that you will be homeschooling under.

How to Homeschool in Jacksonville

One of the main reasons parents in Jacksonville choose homeschooling is the flexibility it offers. More and more families are choosing homeschooling each year in Florida, and why not? There are thousands of programs you can choose from, transitioning is easy for Jacksonville homeschoolers, and you can create your own customized educational program that meets your family’s needs. If you’re interested in exploring homeschooling with your children, here are a few steps you should first take:

  1. Send a written notice of intent to the school district superintendent.
  2. Investigate the other Florida state homeschool laws and requirements.
  3. If your child is enrolled in school, take them out by following any official rules.
  4. Select the best homeschool curriculum or variety of curricula that meets your family’s needs and will help prepare your students for the Florida Standards Assessment test.
  5. Select and visit a few homeschool groups in Jacksonville that share your goals and objectives.
  6. Include outside the classroom activities in your curriculum.

Time4Learning Curriculum for Homeschooling in Jacksonville

When you homeschool in Jacksonville, Florida, you will be expected to keep records and submit annual evaluations. Time4Learning provides an automated system that grades lessons, tracks progress and keeps reports for homeschool portfolio usage. A lot of the paperwork is done for you.

Your child will also benefit from studying all the core subjects, which meet national standards, and can choose a foreign language course. Plus high school students have a variety of online electives to round out their education. These courses all come in an interactive online environment that goes beyond the typical education process; it also focuses on problem solving skills, lateral thinking, complex analysis and critical thinking skills.

Parents choose Time4Learning to homeschool in Jacksonville, Florida because it offers valuable benefits such as:

  • Assistance in the preparation of the required annual education evaluation in Florida.
  • A curriculum that incorporates technology and improves your child’s technical prowess and  proficiency.
  • A curriculum that is flexible enough to be customized to meet your child’s individual needs and learning styles.
  • Access to virtual labs, interactive projects, guided notes, and much more to help enhance material, bring concepts to life, and allow students to apply what they’ve learned.
  • Activity planners and curriculum calculators that keep your students organized and working independently.
  • The option to change courses anytime to either review previous concepts or start advancing on the next year’s lessons.
  • An affordable monthly payment plan that offers a 14-day free trial.

Time4Learning is also flexible enough to be used in a variety of ways, whether you are homeschooling on your own, with a group or as part of a Florida Umbrella School.

Field Trips in Jacksonville and Beyond

Another benefit when you homeschool in Jacksonville, Florida is the vast opportunities for incorporating field trips into your curriculum. Homeschoolers have the flexibility to combine all kinds of activities into their curriculum. Afterall, it’s your classroom and you’re making the rules, so why not enjoy the many educational resources your community offers. They’ll add an aspect of fun and adventure, and spur your students’ imagination — especially if they’ve never experienced a farm, a science museum or a symphony!

Enjoy the freedom that homeschooling in Duval County offers and take advantage of these popular destinations:

Celestial Farms – The farm offers educational classes for all ages. The website says: “Giving people of all ages and abilities an opportunity to garden and interact with our rescued animals, they heal themselves, help heal others, learn to be self-sufficient, respectful and more caring.” They also offer homeschooling field trips and classes in Animal Husbandry, Cooking, and more.

Museum of Science & History (MOSH) – From interactive, award-winning activities like Currents of Time and Atlantic Tails to the Florida Naturalist’s Center, which houses animals that are native to Northeast Florida, there is something at MOSH for all ages. From planetarium programs to live animal shows, children experience educational programs that excite the imagination. There are also homeschooling opportunities at the museum.

MOCA Jacksonville – This is the place to explore the world of contemporary art. MOCA also offers the Voice of the People program, which is described as an “innovative, literacy-based educational arts initiative that hones critical thinking and communication skills as well as developing an appreciation of contemporary art.” MOCA also offers an educational initiative designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other exceptionalities.

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens – Just think about taking your students on a walking safari as a homeschool experience! The zoo also offers the Homeschool Zoocademy, for students ages 5-15 and covers a wide range of topics in biology, zoology, environmental science, and conservation. They also offer interactive learning field trips designed to encourage an interest in animal welfare and conservation.

Jacksonville Symphony – Bring more music into your students’ lives by taking a field trip to Jacoby Symphony Hall. They will experience musical exhibitions such as Preludes Concerts: 50-minute concerts that are specially designed to “engage children with all of the instruments and sounds of the orchestra, with musical learning moments in a fun and entertaining setting.”

Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary – How would your students like to meet Freddy, a lion. Or how about Runty, a white tiger with blue eyes! They will, and many more animals at this sanctuary, where their mission is to educate people of all ages about the animals that call this place their home. Tours are geared toward all learning/grade levels and provide enough time for the kids to ask questions.

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