NW Georgia

Homeschool

Resource Guide

Prepared for the

Rome 2010 Homeschool Seminars:

Homeschool 101 and High School at Home

Proceeds benefit Grace Bible Church, Rome

Georgia State Home Study

Compulsory Attendance Ages: "between 6th and 16th

birthdays." Official Code of Georgia Annotated

690.1. However, if a child is under 6 and has attended

more than 20 days in a public school, he is then subject

to the compulsory attendance laws. § 20-

Required Days of Instruction: 180 days, Ga. Code Ann.

§ 20-2-690(c)(5).

Required Subjects: A basic academic educational

program that includes, but is not limited to, reading,

language arts, math, social studies, and science, Ga. Code

Ann. § 20-2-690(c)(4).

Home School Statutes: Ga. Code Ann. § 20

1. Parents must submit a declaration of intent to home

study to the local superintendent thirty days after the

establishment of the home study program and by Sept.

1 every year thereafter. This declaration must include

the names and ages of students, the location of the

home school, and the time the parents designate as

their school year. Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-690(c)(2).

2. The home school must provide "a basic academic

educational program." Ga. Code Ann. § 20

(see "subjects" above).

3. Each school day must consist of four and on

hours. Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-690(c)(5).

4. Attendance records must be kept and submitted to

the superintendent each month. The records will "not

be used for any purpose except providing necessary

attendance information." Ga. Code Ann. §690(c)(6)

Home Study Laws

"between 6th and 16th

birthdays." Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 20-2-

690.1. However, if a child is under 6 and has attended

more than 20 days in a public school, he is then subject

-2-150(C).

180 days, Ga. Code Ann.

A basic academic educational

program that includes, but is not limited to, reading,

language arts, math, social studies, and science, Ga. Code

20-2-690(c).

of intent to home

study to the local superintendent thirty days after the

establishment of the home study program and by Sept.

1 every year thereafter. This declaration must include

the names and ages of students, the location of the

time the parents designate as

690(c)(2).

2. The home school must provide "a basic academic

20-2-690(c)(4).

3. Each school day must consist of four and one-half

4. Attendance records must be kept and submitted to

the superintendent each month. The records will "not

be used for any purpose except providing necessary

§ 20-2-

5. Parent must write an annual progress report and

retain it for three years. Ga. Code Ann.

6. "Parents or guardians may teach only their own

children in the home study program... but the parents or

guardians may employ a tutor who hol

school diploma or GED to teach such children."

690(c)(3). No specific amount of hours required for

tutor to teach.

7. According to the Attorney General of Georgia, the

local superintendent does not the have the authority to

require parents to affirmatively produce evidence of

their continuing compliance with the law in the

operation of home study programs or require the

production of documents. Although the superintendent

has the authority to "request" such materials, he cannot

require parents to submit them. 1986 Op. Att'y. Gen. No.

U86-19.

8. This statute resulted from a home school decision by

the Georgia Supreme Court, Roemhild v. Georgia, 251

Ga. 569, 308 S.E.2d 154 (Ga. 1983), which found the

former law to be "unconstitutionally vague." Roemhild,

308 S.E. 2d at 159. The court reasoned: "...we conclude

that the statute is not sufficiently definite to provide a

person of ordinary intelligence, who desires to avoid its

penalties, fair notice of what constitutes a "private

school..." Roemhild at 158. "Furthermore, the statute

violated a second due process value in that it

impermissibly delegates to local law enforcement

officials, judges, and juries the policy decision of what

constitutes a private school." Id.

Teacher Qualifications: The "teaching parent" must

have at least a high school diploma or a GED. Or the

parents may employ a private tutor who has a high

school diploma or GED. Ga. Code Ann.

Standardized Tests: Children must take a national

standardized achievement test every three years

beginning at the end of the third grade. "Test scores are

not required to be submitted to public school

authorities." Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-690(c)(7). Parent

must write an annual progress report and retain it for

three years. Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-690(c)(8).

THIS ANALYSIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE

THE GIVING OF LEGAL ADVICE.

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5. Parent must write an annual progress report and

retain it for three years. Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-690(c)(8).

6. "Parents or guardians may teach only their own

children in the home study program... but the parents or

guardians may employ a tutor who holds at least a high

school diploma or GED to teach such children." § 20-2-

690(c)(3). No specific amount of hours required for

7. According to the Attorney General of Georgia, the

local superintendent does not the have the authority to

e parents to affirmatively produce evidence of

their continuing compliance with the law in the

operation of home study programs or require the

production of documents. Although the superintendent

has the authority to "request" such materials, he cannot

uire parents to submit them. 1986 Op. Att'y. Gen. No.

8. This statute resulted from a home school decision by

the Georgia Supreme Court, Roemhild v. Georgia, 251

Ga. 569, 308 S.E.2d 154 (Ga. 1983), which found the

ly vague." Roemhild,

308 S.E. 2d at 159. The court reasoned: "...we conclude

that the statute is not sufficiently definite to provide a

person of ordinary intelligence, who desires to avoid its

penalties, fair notice of what constitutes a "private

." Roemhild at 158. "Furthermore, the statute

violated a second due process value in that it

impermissibly delegates to local law enforcement

officials, judges, and juries the policy decision of what

ns: The "teaching parent" must

have at least a high school diploma or a GED. Or the

parents may employ a private tutor who has a high

school diploma or GED. Ga. Code Ann. § 20-2-690(c)(3).

Standardized Tests: Children must take a national

evement test every three years

beginning at the end of the third grade. "Test scores are

not required to be submitted to public school

690(c)(7). Parent

must write an annual progress report and retain it for

690(c)(8).

THIS ANALYSIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE

THE GIVING OF LEGAL ADVICE.

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How to Maintain and Organize

Homeschool Records By Becky McAllister

One of the challenges of

homeschooling can be the

paperwork. By

law, we are required to

submit the “Declaration of

Intent” each year

in the attendance records monthly

recommended that you keep copies of all

your forms you have submitted in case one

is lost in the mail or misplaced. Contact

your local Board of Education to review

your options on delivering in this

information. They can be hand delivered,

mailed, mailed with delivery confirmation

and some will accept emailed and faxed

forms.

At the end of the year, put together

end folder. Staple the declaration of intent

and all the attendance records together

put them with the year end assessment and

any standardized test results. I also keep

sample writings, a reading list, photos of

crafts, art, drawings, a list of text

materials and/or the curriculum that was

used. You can even include extracurricu

activities and photographs.

Keeping this information is two-fold.

have a record of your child’s education, if

for any chance they return to the traditional

classroom and if ever you were required, by

a judge, to show proof of your child’s

education.

How to Maintain and Organize

One of the challenges of

homeschooling can be the

paperwork. By Georgia

law, we are required to

submit the “Declaration of

Intent” each year and send

monthly. It is

recommended that you keep copies of all

your forms you have submitted in case one

Contact

Board of Education to review

your options on delivering in this

ation. They can be hand delivered,

mailed, mailed with delivery confirmation

and some will accept emailed and faxed

put together a year-

the declaration of intent

together and

year end assessment and

I also keep

photos of

a list of textbooks,

materials and/or the curriculum that was

extracurricular

fold. You

education, if

for any chance they return to the traditional

classroom and if ever you were required, by

a judge, to show proof of your child’s

Homeschool Discounts

Once officially homeschooling,

you are considered a teacher

and many retail stores have

discounts for you. You will need to show

your completed “Intent to Homeschool”

form or a Homeschool Group ID card such

as HSLDA. Like most discounts, be aware of

the restrictions and limitations.

Staples: Teacher Rewards Card

back for every $100 spent on qualifying

purchases. Spend your reward checks like cash

at Staples. Teacher Appreciation Day

Rome store is on July 31, 2010 from 9:00 AM

12:00 PM (noon).

Barnes and Noble: Barnes & Noble offers a

20% discount off the publisher's list price on

most hardcover and paperback books used

in the classroom (school materials).

Homeschool Discounts

Once officially homeschooling,

ou are considered a teacher

and many retail stores have

discounts for you. You will need to show

your completed “Intent to Homeschool”

form or a Homeschool Group ID card such

Like most discounts, be aware of

the restrictions and limitations.

Teacher Rewards Card - Receive $10

spent on qualifying

Spend your reward checks like cash

at Staples. Teacher Appreciation Day at the

31, 2010 from 9:00 AM -

Barnes & Noble offers a

20% discount off the publisher's list price on

most hardcover and paperback books used

in the classroom (school materials).

Online Resources & Curriculum

These listings are just the tip of the

iceberg when it comes to online

resources.

Ambleside Curriculum K-12- a free

homeschool Charlotte Mason style

curriculum using many free resources.

http://amblesideonline.org/

Old Fashioned Education K-12 - Utilizes the

Internet and free resources as much as

possible. http://oldfashionededucation.com/

Mater Amabilis K-8 - Catholic Charlotte Mason

Curriculum. http://materamabilis.org/

Puritans’ Homeschool Curriculum - home

school curriculum with reformed Biblical faith.

http://www.puritans.net/curriculum/

Hippo Campus 9-12 - High School/College level

material, textbooks and interactives for free.

This is a great resource for CLEP/DSST testing.

http://www.hippocampus.org/

CLEP LESSON PLANS 9-12 This site was designed

to assist home educators who are interested in

using the CLEP exams for earning college credits

for their teen students. Great for adults, too.

http://clepprep.tripod.com/cleplessonplans/

PASS Supplemental Booklets 9-12 – Parallel

Alternative Strategies for Students (PASS)

volumes are unique, supplemental materials

written to help students with various learning

needs achieve success in the classroom.

http://www.pass.leon.k12.fl.us

Online Algebra textbook 9-12 - Understanding

Algebra: algebra text by James W. Brennan.

http://www.jamesbrennan.org/algebra/

Homeschool Spelling Course 6-9 Free, thirty

lesson spelling course.

http://www.splashesfromtheriver.com/spelling/

America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty

K-12 is a tested lesson plan resource and

supplement for Kindergarten-12th grade

teachers of social studies, U. S. history, U. S.

government, political science, economics,

geography, speech, and/or related subjects.

http://www.americanheritage.org

GA Virtual School 9-12 - Georgia Virtual School

is an initiative of the Department of Education.

Virtual high school-level courses using state

funding. State funded seats are limited, and

enrollment is granted on a first come, first

served basis beginning May 1.

http://www.gavirtualschool.org/

First-Lessons in Arithmetic K-7, Jones Bros.,

1878 –http://www.donpotter.net/math.htm

Core Knowledge K-8– learning sequences and

lesson plans at http://coreknowledge.org

Donna Young K-12 – Incredible resource from

preschool to high school and organizational

forms. http://donnayoung.org

Book Adventure K-8- Book Adventure is a FREE

reading motivation program for children.

http://www.bookadventure.org/

HEIR of Georgia

http://heir.org

A statewide, all-volunteer organization

working to ensure that the people of Georgia

and their government recognize home study,

freely practiced in its diverse forms, as a

legitimate choice and value it as a positive

force for improving the quality of education.

We are non-partisan and non-sectarian.

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Local Resources

Rome YMCA – Homeschool Swimming Program

during the school year

Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts –

Opportunities to socialize and learn skills.

Sarah Hightower Library – The library is your

greatest resource next to the internet.

Tellus Science Museum – Homeschool

Programs available on Tuesdays during the

school year. http://www.weinmanmuseum.org/

Booth Western Museum – Homeschool

programs and Art classes, as well.

http://www.boothmuseum.org/

Oakhill and Martha Berry Museum – Great

homeschool outreach programs.

Civil Air Patrol, 12 - adult, Emergency Services,

Aerospace Education and Cadet Programs

http://romecap.org/

4-H Program - http://ugaextension.com/floyd

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Preparing for College Admissionsby Becky McAllister

One of the most important things you can do for

your homeschooler is to help them develop long

term plans and career goals as early as the

middle school years. These goals may or may

not have college as part of their plans, but for the

purposes of this article, we will focus on college

admission.

As your child matures, their goals may change

and evolve but remember, these are

not the parents. Have the student create a

tasks that need to be accomplished, information

that needs to be gathered and what he or she

needs to do to obtain those goals. This includes

financial aid or saving programs and a

pay for college. Take the time to visit and tour

colleges in your area and those on

Again, these are the students task

parents.

Each college and their

requirements are different.

Preparing for College Admissions

One of the most important things you can do for

your homeschooler is to help them develop long

term plans and career goals as early as the

These goals may or may

not have college as part of their plans, but for the

icle, we will focus on college

As your child matures, their goals may change

these are their goals

create a list of

tasks that need to be accomplished, information

gathered and what he or she

This includes

and a plan to

Take the time to visit and tour

colleges in your area and those on their list.

Again, these are the students tasks not the

their

are different.

Georgia University

under the Board of Regents,

requires two years of

language, Harvard

recommends four years.

schools, such as Harvard are

looking for high achieving, but

well rounded students, so

extracurricular activities,

volunteering and sports are

important when they consider

your application.

score requirements also vary

widely even between stat

schools. Georgia

colleges require the GED prior

to graduation if you have an

unaccredited diploma

note: If you graduate your child

from your home study program, even if they

take the GED test for college admissions, they

are still a homeschool graduate.

admissions purposes and it doesn’t

any record, job application or military

application.

You may consider dual enrollment or

enrollment in college which allows the high

school student to take college classes for credit

as long as they are capable of handling college

level work. This is usually determined

scores or taking the Compass, a college

placement exam.

Some high school students capable of college

level work start studying early for college using

CLEP and DSST testing. These tests are not

accepted at all colleges; so once again

preparation is the key to success. Even if the

school doesn’t accept the tests for credit, it doe

show the student is capable of handling higher

level material and can only help for college

admissions. If you are considering this as an

option, I highly recommend Tricia McQuarrie’s

site. http://clepprep.tripod.com/

University Schools,

Board of Regents,

two years of foreign

Harvard College

recommends four years. Some

schools, such as Harvard are

looking for high achieving, but

well rounded students, so

extracurricular activities,

volunteering and sports are

important when they consider

your application. SAT/ACT

score requirements also vary

widely even between state

Georgia technical

require the GED prior

to graduation if you have an

unaccredited diploma. Please

note: If you graduate your child

from your home study program, even if they

take the GED test for college admissions, they

meschool graduate. The test is for

admissions purposes and it doesn’t need to go on

any record, job application or military

ou may consider dual enrollment or concurrent

in college which allows the high

school student to take college classes for credit

as long as they are capable of handling college

determined by SAT

scores or taking the Compass, a college

udents capable of college

level work start studying early for college using

CLEP and DSST testing. These tests are not

accepted at all colleges; so once again

preparation is the key to success. Even if the

school doesn’t accept the tests for credit, it does

show the student is capable of handling higher

level material and can only help for college

If you are considering this as an

option, I highly recommend Tricia McQuarrie’s

http://clepprep.tripod.com/

The Socialization Question:

Living Outside “The Cave” By Pat Fenner

One of the first concerns people share with me about homeschooling is their fear that their child or children will grow up to become social misfits. That somehow life will become so small that it will revolve around the 3 R’s and chores… no more friends… no more playing… no more fun. Deep sigh…

While I can understand this fear, in this article I hope to provide new homeschoolers – or those considering it – with some creative and practical ways to get some sunshine and socialization outside “the cave”.

First of all, I’d encourage you to develop a mindset that seeks learning opportunities outside of the books. Although pre-packaged curriculum provides the structure and direction that so many new homeschoolers think they need, the danger lies in becoming a slave to them. Home indeed becomes a stuffy and oppressive “cave” when we have to “get school done” before life moves on. The activities I describe below are replete with educational benefits, and we use or have used all of them to homeschool our own.

Remember, socialization is important not only within one’s peer group, but inter-generationally. One of the biggest drawbacks I find in public education is age segregation. To most non-homeschoolers, socialization means having their kids in a class with others their own age. This form of segregation is obviously an artificial environment when you realize that once out of school, children need to learn how to interact with people of all ages. Therefore, creating a balance in socialization is crucial for healthy growth and development. Here I will offer options that are primarily peer-oriented; Part II describes activities that provide more inter-generational experiences.

1. Scouting – This is also a terrific learning opportunity. We have used the requirements for badges and pins as springboards for many subjects. Between troop meetings, camping and the field trips we go on, the kids get quite a bit of fun and educational “kid time”.

2. Sports groups – Sports provide both exercise and socialization, along with the all-important development of team-work skills. We’ve participated in teams at the Y, our town’s Recreation Department, and church leagues. Homeschoolers in urban areas often have the added-advantage of homeschool leagues in certain sports.

3. Support group activities – Our local support group has twice-monthly classes (Friday classes) and monthly “extras”, as well as dances, yearbook, Key Club and other functions for the high-school set. We also arrange periodic field trips and have a group that meets regularly for “park day” – fun for the kids and mom! Lots of opportunities for socialization here!

4. Museum classes – Many museums offer short-term classes or group lessons. Our zoo offers a 6-week science class each semester, and the local cultural center has periodic day-long offerings. Check with your local art, history, or science museum to see what they might have planned. This is a great way to meet kids from all over your area.

5. Church and religious organizations – Our church has both Sunday and Wednesday night programs for the kids, along with Vacation Bible school and summer camps. An added benefit here is that while the kids are socializing in a supervised and safe environment, mom and dad get to socialize as well. A true win-win!

Homeschooling doesn’t have to mean the end of an interesting and stimulating social life! Use these ideas as a springboard to open up your mind and start investigating what’s available in your own area.

Pat Fenner and her husband Paul have been homeschooling their five children for 14 years. Visit Pat’s website at http://help-4-your-homeschool.com/

Home Schooling an

Elementary Age Child by Shawn Snyder

Parents start teaching their child the first

moment that the baby makes its first cry.

The baby is taught that a cry will bring mom

and dad to take care of the needs it has. How

to get fed and clean diapers are the first

lessons we teach our children, during

toddlerhood parents teach the child how to

walk and talk. All of these skills we teach

our child to do without any second thought

or thinking we need to bring outside help in.

With teaching these life skills tucked

underneath our belts, parents should have

the confidence that if desired, you will be

able to teach academics to your child for it

will not be that big of a step from what you

are already doing.

Teaching an elementary age child is nothing

more than continuing what you have been

doing and just adding to it. Before your

child becomes close to school age you are

probably doing things with them that are

educational but the attention is on the fun of

doing the activity instead of being concerned

about fitting it into a scope and sequence

formula. Looking at how an activity is

educational is not wrong but stripping the

joy out of doing the activity is. Keep the fun

and joy in learning and your job will be so

much easier over the next twelve years.

Looking at the activities that you might be

doing with your child before they start

school might help you to see that home

schooling will not be that big of a leap for

you. Library activities are very popular to do

with preschool kids, story time, movie

parties and arts and crafts happen in

community libraries across the country.

Community sports such as pee wee leagues

are another popular thing for young kids to

be involved in. Believe it or not I just

covered a major part of an educational

program for your child, now all we need is a

fun math game to play and hands on science

program.

Would you agree that if the child covered

reading, math, science, arts & music along

with physical activity your elementary aged

child would be getting a great education.

You can also easily introduce history,

spelling and English and do all of this very

economically by using community and

online sources. It takes some of the fear

away to realize that there is no magic that

happens when the child turns six and heads

off to the big school building. In fact, that

school has limitations that you will not

encounter when educating your child. You

can alter and personalize the learning for

your individual child that the schools simply

cannot do.

So remember when it comes to home

schooling your elementary aged child all

you have to do is continue with the activities

that you enjoyed during their preschool

years and add some more educational games

and activities. You can customize your

child’s learning more to fit their learning

style and your schedule. Most of all keep

“schooling” fun and your child can’t help

but to learn.

Shawn Snyder is a WAHM with 3 grown children and a loving

hubby who gives her the freedom to follow her dreams. She has an

online business selling personalized children’s products. And a

passion about raising the next generation of adults with love,

respect and some good old fashion work ethic. Visit her blog at

The Odd Couple Blog. http://theoddcoupleblog.com/

Bible-Based Homeschooling by Julie Clark

The general public is beginning to see homeschooling

as more of a mainstream choice and not just an “on

the fringes” movement thanks to national recognition

gained by homeschoolers who have excelled

academically, many of them from secular

backgrounds. Much progress that has been made in

the area of “acceptance” of homeschooling as a

viable education alternative. Even so, when the term

“Bible Based Homeschooling” arises, many people

revert to their previous stereotypes (however wrong

they may be) of mothers wearing denim jumpers and

white sneakers. I proudly confess that my religious

conviction is one of the main reasons that we

homeschool and that we incorporate the teachings of

the gospel into our daily lessons. Would I call our

curriculum “Bible Based?” Yes and No. In our

family, Bible Based Homeschooling does not mean

that we have purchased a Christian based curriculum

(not that there’s anything wrong with that – we’re

just not using an specific program at all right now) or

that we participate in a church-based co-op. For us,

Bible Based Homeschooling means the following

things:

We teach from a Biblical perspective - As we are

studying any subject (the human body, earth science,

even geometry) we also are studying our Creator and

life-giver. As questions of “how” and “why” arise in

daily conversation, we incorporate the knowledge of

our Divine Creator as revealed to us through nature

and through His Word. We are not restricted to

teaching from a secular world view and we take the

privilege of sharing “all truth as God’s truth” very

seriously.

We rely on God’s Word for guidance - We use

Bible verses for memory work, recitation and for

handwriting practice. We do this not as busywork,

but so that as a family we can be hiding God’s word

in our hearts. Often if an issue arises with behavior or

if a conflict needs to be worked out, we can recall a

recent memory verse that will lead us towards a good

decision on how to solve our problems.

We learn in order to glorify God, not ourselves - There’s a verse in the Bible that says that whatever

we do, we should do it for God’s glory. Are we

homeschooling because we believe that we will

provide a better education for our children than they

could get elsewhere? Yes, that’s part of it. But our

primary concern with the quality of their education is

not that our children can grow up and “make a name

for themselves” but rather that they would bring

honor and glory to God. Getting a good education is

often touted as the way to a better life. While I totally

agree that for many people, education is indeed a

stepping stone to a better kind of life in the material

sense, we believe that the only way to have a “better

life” on the more important spiritual level is through

a relationship with God. Education is important

because it will empower our children to participate in

society and impact the next generation for God’s

glory.

We strive to live our lives as a “Bible Based Family”

and make our daily decisions based on the

convictions that God has placed on our hearts. We

homeschool based on those same convictions. We are

able to have compassion, love others and forgive

even when we don’t feel like it because God has

shown His love and mercy through His Son. (This

supernatural ability comes in very handy on days

when you’re feeling like you want to run screaming

from the house or throw someone out of a window,

by the way!) “Bible Based Homeschooling” does not

necessarily mean that you speak all of your lessons in

King James English or that your children are

studying Latin or Hebrew at age 5. For us, it means

that our world view (and therefore our teaching) is

anchored in God’s Truth revealed to us through His

Word, the Bible.

Julie Clark is a writer and content contributor for

LessonPathways.com, an innovative new product that maps

online educational resources into ready to teach units. She

is a homeschooling mother of three children, executive

assistant to her husband, a blogger

(TheClarkChronicles.com), and Foster Care Coordinator

for a nationally acclaimed mental health agency.

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Learning Styles by Becky McAllister

One of the many benefits of homeschooling is to

educate your child in the manner in which they

learn best.

Auditory learners remember what they hear.

These things will be very helpful to them.

• Using word association to remember

facts and lines.

• Watching videos.

• Repeating facts with eyes closed.

• Participating in group discussions.

• Using audiotapes for language practice.

• Taping notes after writing them.

Visual learners learn by seeing. Try these things

to help visual learners.

• Draw a map of events in history

• Make outlines

• Take notes, make lists.

• Watch videos.

• Color code words, research notes.

• Use flashcards.

• Use highlighters, circle words,

underline.

Kinesthetic learners are those who learn through

experiencing/doing things.

• Studying in short blocks.

• Taking field trips, visiting museums.

• Hands on activities/labs

• Using memory games.

• Using flash cards to memorize.

When asked to identify the chief reason that they

wished to homeschool, about a third of families

identified the environment of other schools as the

most compelling reason, while another third made the

choice primarily to provide moral or religious

instruction in their child’s curriculum. 2ational

Center for Education Statistics (2CES) 2003 Survey

Upcoming Events

14th Annual Southeast

Homeschool Expo

Cobb Galleria Centre, Marietta

July 30 and 31, 2010 http://www.georgiahomeschool.com

* Individual - $20 ($30 at door)

* Husband/wife - $25 ($35 at door)

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CSTHEA 28th

Annual Education

Expo & Homeschool Curriculum

Fair

July 23 & 24, 2010

East Ridge, TN

(at the GA/TN State line)

http://csthea.org/

$6.00 per family

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For Homeschoolers Only: An

Insider's Guide to the Private

College Admission Process

Wednesday, July 28

Berry College

Free: RSVP Requested

http://berry.edu/admissions/

homeschoolworkshop/

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GHS WARRIORS

1st Annual Homeschool

Basketball/Cheerleading Camp

Location: Hill Crest Baptist Church,

Rome GA

Date: Aug 9-10, 12-13

Open to All Homeschoolers

Registration: Aug 9 or sign up at

HTTP://WWW.GRACEHS.ORG

Contact: 706-331-5803

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