Our homeschool has a name as well, but this seemed different because it isn’t where he lives. Venture School of San Ramon - not Danville or Walnut Creek (where the Contra Costa Times newspaper is located I am guessing).
I guess we should ask where is he from? Danville, San Ramon, or Walnut Creek? I am not arguing that he isn’t homeschooled. I am just wondering what Venture School represents. If it is his homeschool, should it not be located the same place he is? Is it an umbrella school? Did he have to be affiliated with a local school?
Venture School is a school that is part of the San Ramon public school district. I did a search on it when I first read an article about this Spelling Bee winner. According to the articles, he is enrolled there under a "home study" program. The Geo Bee winner was also enrolled in a public school program "for homeschoolers." As I homeschool in a state where there is no such program, I questioned whether these kids can really be called "homeschoolers". But it was pointed out to me that "homeschool" means something different in every state, as laws vary.
I suspect public school "home study" programs will be the wave of the future, with the public school building merely serving as a backup - a place with tutoring services and elective classes.