As far as homeschooling styles and methods go, there can be an overwhelming amount of choices out there for starters! However, one of the perks of homeschooling is being able to choose a philosophy that matches your family's individual learning styles. Some families find that structured virtual distance programs work well for them, while others may follow a more informal hands-on approach of interest-led learning. There are no right answers here, but it is important to pay close attention to the needs of your family. Developing a homeschooling philosophy can be a lot of fun, as you build upon the ideas that inspire you and your family the most.
HCCA- Hawaiian Classical
Christian Academy, located in Hilo-The HCCA has just started up another
semester of Friday classes for homeschoolers. Spanish from 1-2, Art from
2:15-3:30, Drama from 3:45-4:30. They are also looking for any kids 6-9 who
want to compete with their team for the Science Olympiad in Crime Busters or
Water Quality events. Elective classes are $80 for homeschooled families. Classes
are just starting for the semester and run til mid May. Contact Kimi Hill for
more info:
Aloha Co-op is offering a class for 6-7 year old homeschoolers,
every Wednesday at Hawaiian Acres Community Center. They are doing a “Half n
Half Class”, which is half tumbling and motor skill activities, and the other half
reading stories out loud.
Please
call Lori to sign up # 854-6138
Virtual Learning in Hawaii
Kua O
Ka La is a public charter school located in Kapoho, Hawaii. Their online
education program is called Hipu'u,
which is offers a unique approach through "blended education." They
combine "online education with face-to-face gatherings, community based
projects, and Hawaiian language and culture instruction."
HAAS is
a public charter school located in Pahoa, Hawaii, which also offers a distance
education program for homeschoolers. HAAS InDigital is a
virtual program for grades 7-12. All HAAS InDigital's curriculum is online,
allowing access to classes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Hawaii Department of Education
E-school (grades
7-12)
The
Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) E-School provides standards-based,
online classes for Hawaii's students. Students enrolled in any HIDOE public
school (which includes charter schools) can take these supplemental online
courses in addition to their regular classes.
Myron
B. Thompson Academy (MBTA) is an innovative competency based K-12 public
charter school that provides high quality standards-based curriculum to all
students across the state. Located on Oahu, homeschoolers can also receive
alloted money for school supplies and extra-curricular activities.
Websites
of Interest:
(please email me if
there's a website you'd like to add to this list)
Funtastic Unit Studies!- Susan
Kilbride's resources for homeschoolers and teachers.
Radical Unschooling/Sandra
Dodd
Natural
Inquirer-Free
education journals for middle-schoolers
Local
Libraries
45-3380
Mamane St. Bldg 3
Honokaa,
HI 96727
(808)-775-8881
35-2065
Old Mamalahoa Hwy.,
Laupahoehoe,
HI 96764
808-962-2229
300
Waianuenue Ave
Hilo,
Hi 96720
(808)-933-8888
18-1235
Volcano Hwy.,
Mountain
View, HI 96771
(808)-968-2322
(Inside
Keaau Middle School)
16-571
Keaau-Pahoa Rd.,
Keaau, HI 96749
(808)-982-4281
15-3070
Pahoa-Kalapana Rd.,
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808)
965-2171
Aloha! Our family has enjoyed Kua O Ka La Hipu'u and k12 as well as our own homeschooling curriculum.
ReplyDeleteWe have a couple of teenagers now and they are vying for the social interaction of High school!
We would like to continue home/ virtual schooling with them, while offering them time to meet up with other students.
Maybe we could begin a social group for our kamali'i (our children) and hold events for them; I.e. : field trips, picnics, and maybe a dance or too. Maybe we could hold some sort of small graduation ceremonies for our kids in transitional grades too.
What do you think?
Mahalo!
Melissa
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