tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post8351733548495572589..comments2024-03-18T21:09:54.672-07:00Comments on The Hippie Housewife: Welcome to KindergartenHippie Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14718357472343295031noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-59311713629934849702016-06-20T08:51:31.111-07:002016-06-20T08:51:31.111-07:00We have switched from enrolling to registering and...We have switched from enrolling to registering and there is no buy-out fee. If you switch mid-year and have used too much of your spending, you will have to pay back proportionally the amount you over-spent based on the amount you spent vs. the months remaining in the school year, which is only fair.<br /><br />We only enrolled for one year before switching to registering; registering is a much better fit for us and we are very grateful we chose to switch.Hippie Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14718357472343295031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-10963502312814019332016-06-20T08:46:35.369-07:002016-06-20T08:46:35.369-07:00In BC, when you decide to no longer enroll, but to...In BC, when you decide to no longer enroll, but to register, be aware that there is a buy out fee.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00189019471886384126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-7990317240633656412012-04-11T08:45:19.650-07:002012-04-11T08:45:19.650-07:00Ontario's homeschool laws do indeed require a ...<a href="http://www.canadianhomeschoolsociety.com/2012/04/canada-homeschool-laws-ontario/" rel="nofollow">Ontario's homeschool laws</a> do indeed require a letter of intent sent to the local school board, essentially identical to BC's registration option.Hippie Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14718357472343295031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-30419741867935636262012-04-09T08:47:38.802-07:002012-04-09T08:47:38.802-07:00My apologies, it was their sister site, the Canadi...My apologies, it was their sister site, the <a href="http://www.canadianhomeschoolsociety.com/" rel="nofollow">Canadian Homeschool Society</a>, that is currently running the province-by-province regulation series.Hippie Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14718357472343295031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-81276195368892263772012-03-30T23:58:54.259-07:002012-03-30T23:58:54.259-07:00I was similarly under the impression that each pro...I was similarly under the impression that each province at least required some form of letter of intent submitted to the gov't. I'm looking forward to <a href="http://thecanadianhomeschooler.com/" rel="nofollow">The Canadian Homeschooler's</a> upcoming blog series detailing homeschooling requirements throughout Canada; it should be very enlightening! Regardless, I very much enjoy the flexibility and variety of options homeschoolers are afforded here in BC.Hippie Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14718357472343295031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-44488344254731655302012-03-30T17:32:15.320-07:002012-03-30T17:32:15.320-07:00Are there any provinces that do not require a mini...Are there any provinces that do not require a minimum of registering a letter of intent to homeschool? I assumed this was a universal requirement.Munchkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09454582440965661799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-48478670295589125672012-03-18T08:24:38.439-07:002012-03-18T08:24:38.439-07:00Can't believe that little guy is so old! Good...Can't believe that little guy is so old! Good on you for making a decision that works best for you guys right now :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960229337747890068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-70056579478780948472012-03-17T14:42:15.742-07:002012-03-17T14:42:15.742-07:00Very exciting for you all!! :o)Very exciting for you all!! :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-28867777540366310322012-03-17T01:12:57.713-07:002012-03-17T01:12:57.713-07:00woooh! homeschooling isn't super popular here ...woooh! homeschooling isn't super popular here in Australia, however having said that I have had a few friends who have been successfully undertaking schooling their little ones. As a teacher, I totally support what you are doing - good on you!! Our biggest son started full time school this year (called Prep year here)... and I can say i felt a lot of the same sentiments - Ie: so stinkin proud.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16269096929924875976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-6216761880346996702012-03-16T15:19:09.338-07:002012-03-16T15:19:09.338-07:00YAY! Exciting days ahead!!!!! And you are NOT a s...YAY! Exciting days ahead!!!!! And you are NOT a sell out!!! You are making an informed decision that best fits your families needs at this time.... that's smart. I can't wait to read about all of the adventures that you and the boys enjoy!! <br /><br />But I would disagree that BC offers the most freedom for homeschoolers - not if registering with the government is mandatory. ;)Tracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230899344049729540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-8500459622806407202012-03-16T12:18:22.293-07:002012-03-16T12:18:22.293-07:00Yeah! This is our "kindergarten" year (w...Yeah! This is our "kindergarten" year (we started in September) but really we are just playing around and winging it. Plus, she went to full-time preschool last year, and I feel like I should be letting her do more fun stuff on her own this year. (It's like we did the two years in reverse.) Living on a military installation overseas basically means we don't have to "adhere" to any particular guidelines. Next year we just have to file a letter with the school district, keep a portfolio of notes (I'm not really sure about that one), and have her evaluated by a school psychologist once a year. That last part freaks me out a bit because I have no idea what they actually do/ask her/expect of her . . . E is pretty timid around strangers. I guess we'll figure that out when it becomes an issue. And then we will only spend two years in that state and move again . . . and probably again 2 more times before she's a teenager . . . which was a big part of our decision to homeschool in the first place. You are totally not a sell out, BTW, and you are going to rock at this. Best wishes as you start your journey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-63834639780045723492012-03-16T11:31:58.382-07:002012-03-16T11:31:58.382-07:00I do feel bad for not supporting to path of greate...I do feel bad for not supporting to path of greatest freedom and flexibility, but I hope this choice really does turn out to be for the good of our family. Thank you for the encouragement!Hippie Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14718357472343295031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-80815406524533942012-03-16T11:29:58.040-07:002012-03-16T11:29:58.040-07:00What a great tip; thank you! I wouldn't have e...What a great tip; thank you! I wouldn't have even though of encyclopedias yet. So grateful for the advice of those who have already been there.Hippie Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14718357472343295031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-54331229244452429672012-03-16T11:13:04.085-07:002012-03-16T11:13:04.085-07:00How can any parent who has made a careful, well-in...How can any parent who has made a careful, well-informed decision for the good of the family unit be a sell-out? I'm so glad that you have several amazing school options, and that your son is so excited about this next year! I definitely hope more US States follow BC's lead when it comes to education.Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00539628551735497651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-41717760344961995192012-03-16T08:41:30.283-07:002012-03-16T08:41:30.283-07:00Congratulations! Ah! What I do every day still m...Congratulations! Ah! What I do every day still makes me quiver. So excited for you.<br /><br />HIGHLY RECOMMEND: Buy a set of encyclopedias, if you don't have some already, while you have the money. We bought our first set the year I started homeschooling ('91) and just replaced them. On a page per page usage rate, more bang per buck than ANYTHING else I every purchased. <br /><br />In our house, the best days were they days that ten or fifteen volumes were scattered all over the kitchen table.Practicing Mammalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04274507983353868813noreply@blogger.com