Golden Eagle Charter School
Homeschooling Resources
Homeschooling with GECS
GECS supports families who choose to homeschool their children. The parent acts as the primary teacher who is, in turn, supported by the California credentialed Education Facilitator. As a California public school, it is our responsibility to provide all GECS parents and guardians with grade level benchmark goals, which are based on state standards. The EF works with the homeschool parent to ensure learning is tailored to the student’s strengths, interests, and talents. Parental involvement and choice is honored in the planning and delivery of each student’s education.
Some points to consider before deciding to homeschool:
- Time - Homeschooling tends to take up a lot of time in your day. It is more than just sitting down with books for a couple of hours. There are experiments and projects to be done, lessons to prepare, papers to grade, field trips, park days, music lessons, and the list goes on.
- Personal sacrifice - The homeschool parent has little personal time or time alone. If care is not taken to set aside time for yourself, it is easy to never have time alone.
- Both parents in agreement - It is important that both parents agree to try homeschooling. It is very difficult to homeschool if one parent is against it. If your spouse is against it at this time, try doing more research and talking to more people.
- Is your child willing? - A willing student is always helpful. Ultimately, the decision is the parents to make, but if your child is dead against it, you might have a hard time of it.
- One year at a time - It isn't a lifetime commitment - most families take one year at a time.
- Intimidated by the teaching? - If you can read and write, you should be able to teach your children. The curriculum, your EF, and teacher materials will help through the planning and teaching.
Enrichment activities and school-wide events at GECS are not only beneficial for our students, but also GECS families. It gives homeschooling parents an opportunity to connect with one another; share stories, ideas, and advice. It is nice to share the rewards, and frustrations of homeschooling with others have had similar experiences! Many parents look forward to weekly classes and events as much as their kids do!