I think teaching begins in the home. I am molding my child, hoping that he reaches his potential. I do not shove him out the door, leaving him at the whims of his teacher. I actively work with my son at home, encouraging him as he does his studies, urging him to continue his passion for reading, praising him as he excels in his advance mathematics.
Any person who thinks that children do not need the encouragement of their parents is fooling themselves. A child's education is not just letters and numbers. They need to be taught so that they can become good adults. My son is an adult-in-training. With hard work, the two of us can reach his goal, and fulfill my high standards.
I applaud you.
I raised three kids and they have all become wonderful, intelligent adults. I used a combination of private and home-schooling with them. It allowed me to spend a lot of time with them, to make sure they were actually learning.
I believe wholeheartedly in private schools (for the most part) and think the current state of home-schooling is wonderful. I wish it had been this organized when my kids were little. I wouldn't have hesitated.