by Darlene | May 6, 2022 | Beginners, Homeschool Law
Do I need to prove that we completed the “required time” part of the law? The short answer is yes: I ask families to provide proof that they will complete their 180 days by June 30. I don’t want them to spend even 5 seconds creating proof for me. Whatever method they...
by Darlene | Apr 16, 2022 | Homeschool Law, Pennsylvania
Is physical education/health required every year in high school? It’s not required by the PA home education law for any year of high school. Some physical education is required for grades 7-12, but not every year. Read the law so you know the law. “At the secondary...
by Darlene | Oct 27, 2020 | Elementary, High School, Pennsylvania
The home education law doesn’t define a day, so use a standard that you feel comfortable with. I recommend doing some research and some thinking before you decide. Personally, I don’t think a 5-year-old child should spend more than 30 minutes a day doing seat-work....
by Darlene | Oct 27, 2020 | Beginners
Here’s some good advice from an unknown source: Homeschooling for those who have been in public school can be a culture shock.Many children who have been in public school can be way behind much of the homeschool curriculum. Some of the things I learned when I...
by Darlene | Oct 25, 2020 | Elementary
Believe it or not, you are not required to teach any subject every year. Really. The home education law says: “At the elementary school level, the following courses shall be taught: English, to include spelling, reading and writing; arithmetic; science; geography; the...
