This year I researched and found a Florida accredited school that had virtual classes via Apex Learning and would accept her homeschool transcripts. If you do this with your students it is very important to develop a strong curriculum and keep a detailed portfolio. Champion Preparatory Academy (CPA) was highly rated through the Florida Parent Educators Association.
DD is also attending a Fine Art class at Indian Rocks Christian School. Their art teacher is top notch and teaches a combination of fine art and humanities.
Apex is new to us, so we are dealing with a learning curve, but things have settled down now that DD has used the program for several weeks. One thing I don't like about Apex is that, while their lessons are easily understood, their test problems are much more complex than the lessons and the practice problems given to the students.
Since DD is now attending two Florida accredited schools, she does not need to be registered with our county school board homeschool office. CPA will ensure that she receives full credit for her learning and provide her with legal transcripts.
I hear people talking about their children completing their homeschool tasks in a couple of hours. This may be true of kindergarten, but if your older child (especially middle and high school age) is not spending eight hours a day on their lessons, then you are short changing them. Remember we are preparing our children for college (university), careers and to be responsible adults.
If you have any questions about homeschooling please feel free to ask.
God bless,
Pam
