[kiki04]

Good Article! Can anyone who has older children tell me how they have been treated by the school district? Are Homeschoolers always made to take standardized tests in the district they live in, or does it vary state to state?

[mrs tiggywinkle]

**Can anyone who has older children tell me how they have been treated by the school district? Are Homeschoolers always made to take standardized tests in the district they live in, or does it vary state to state?**

In California the DOE contends that homeschooling is illegal. Of course this is not true but they attempt to further the lie nevertheless. My sister works for the DOE and knows the truth...and tells me of the latest agenda banter against homeschoolers. I should add that my sister is pro homeschool.

I've never experienced difficulty from the school district but know those who have. Thankfully those folks were members of HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association) and the matter was taken care of swiftly.

In California public schools there is enforced testing but most parents don't realize you can opt out. Private schools have testing as well.

I am an area administrator for a private school *for* homeschoolers exclusively. There is mandatory testing for 8th and 12th grade graduation...all other testing is voluntary.

Testing requirements vary state to state. An excellent source for gathering current and necessary information on homeschooling based on the state you reside is:

www.hslda.org

btw...your daughter is precious. :o)

[paix]

I home school my three kids. Last year my 13 year-old decided she wanted to attend the public high school. Since our town has a population of 2,000, the high school is very small and safe-- the kids don't even lock their lockers!

When we went to enroll her, we were treated with courtesy and curiosity, as she had never been in the public school system and had been taught at home since pre-K. The counselor asked us to provide them with a portfolio of her work, which I did. The school had experiences with home schooled kids in the past-- some of it good, some bad.

There was some talk of eventually having her tested once school was in session. Well, the first quarter came and went, and the tests were never mentioned again. This may be due to the fact that she excelled in school and made the honor roll her first quarter there. If she is to be tested in the future, it will be for the gifted program!

Oh, we live in Missouri, by the way.