Last Day of School

Laurie's 4th Grade "Genious" Class

Laurie and Mrs. Cunningham

Megan in Mrs. Day's 3rd Grade Class.  Megan was a model student.  I volunteered in her classroom many times.  She was very responsible, obedient, and her teacher absolutely adored her.

Megan, and her first "best friend forever," Camilla

Megan, and her beloved teacher, Mrs. Day

So we tried "The Great School Experiment."  It lasted four months.  We learned a lot from the school experience. 

1.  School isn't this horrible bad place.  (And teachers aren't evil.)

2.  The girls were doing fine with their social skills.  They made friends easily and the teachers were genuinely surprised when they learned Laurie and Megan had been homeschooled.

3.  I had prepared them well.  They tested well; they were at the top of their classes; and they got straight As.

4.  There are unique opportunities at school that are very good for the kids.  They got to be in little plays, participate in a Medieval Festival, have a chance at public speaking, and much more.

5.  A lot of precious time (and money!) is wasted driving to and from school.  It's about 30-40 minutes everyday.

6.  Although I was assured that the girls would be able to move past their grade level, it never happened.

7.  Charter schools are definitely the better option to Public schools.

8.  There is a direct correlation between amount of time at school and bad attitude at home.

9.  Going to school and the demands of time and energy that requires pretty much eliminates the ability to be in extracurricular activities.

10.  ***Family life is much more calm, peaceful, and harmonious when we do homeschool.***