Although I didn't homeschool my daughter in the traditional sense - she attended one of the best school districts in the state. I did supplement her education over school breaks and the summer. We never let a summer go by without math and science enrichment activities.
We started with the local children's museum that sponsored a summer science learning camp where the kids sign up for a fee - ususally $25 - $45, depending on the activity and corresponded with a scientist while they conducted experiments/activities for the summer. At the end of the summer there was a party at the musem and their scientists were invited down to meet the kids and the parents. It was great while she was in primary and elementary school.
As she advanced on to jr. high and high school, we moved on to more advanced programs through home-schooling groups. While she would have liked to have spent more time at the mall with her friends, she really appreciated having a leg up on the competition for college. She aced her SAT scoring in the top 7 percent and she scored in the top 2 percent on her ACT. She took every Advanced Placement class she could take and took 5 Advanced Placement exams and received college credit for all 5, she was offered an $80,000 scholarship to Northwestern but decided on Texas A&M University and excelled - she made the Dean's list 6 out of 8 semesters while at A&M. As for the other 2 semesters, she attended Virginia Tech and University of Edigburgh and made the dean's lists at both places.
If you love your kids, don't leave their education solely to the government schools. Get involved every day. If you love your kids and grandkids get them out of public schools. These places get worse by the day.
>>Although I didn't homeschool my daughter in the traditional sense - she attended one of the best school districts in the state.<<
God Bless you!
This is what it is all about. We as parents need to do the best for our kids. Some can homeschool and some can supplement, but all can put in an effort!
That is exactly why I homeschool my two children.
You must be a very proud mom. That is fantastic, about your daughter!
Texgal, you did great with your kids. These are great words of wisdom you have written: "don't leave their education solely to the government schools."