2700 S. Tibbs Ave. Suite A Indianapolis, In. 46241 1-800-267-0160
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2700 S. Tibbs Ave. Suite A Indianapolis, In. 46241 1-800-267-0160
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Test and Place Each Child (Grades 1-12)See Diagnostics Test Each family needs one Student Testing Kit for each child who will be placed into the LIFEPAC Curriculum. Be sure you order the correct kit for each child: 1st-8th graders use 1st-8th grade Student Testing Kit 9th-12th graders use 9th-12th grade Student Testing Kit Note: The student Testing Kits contain easy-to-follow instructions; however, a service is available at an additional charge for parents who would like placement tests graded for them. |
| A. Define the biblical/philosophical basis for your home school. Begin by prayerfully considering writing your own statements that represent the goals and objectives you beleive God has for your family. These statements will vary from family to family and will certainly change with time and experience. View this step as an ongoing process! |
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B. Give your home school a name, selecting one that represents or "speaks" of your basic goals and objectives. Also, you may want to design a logo, motto, and a business letterhead. |
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C. Look for a home school support group in your area. If you are unable to locate one, in Indiana call IAHE at 317-859-1202. |
D. Decide when you will withdraw your child from school. Unless circumstances demand otherwise, wait until the end of the semester or school year to take your high school children out of public school. If Indy Plus is keeping your records, we will send a Request for Student Records to your former school. |
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E. Decide how you will respond to your friends and relatives reservations regarding home schooling. You will find many people who are opposed to home education, but usually it is because they are unfamiliar with the subject. Home school parents should be positive and polite when talking to these people. We suggest you coach your children in terms of their response, so as to avoid an embarrassing situation. |
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F. Join the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA). Memberships are available for $100 per family per year. HSLDA pays all attorney fees in litigation cases resulting from conflict with state education authorities. Membership is not available unless you apply before you have had contact with state authorities. For information and an application write: Home School Legal Defense Association PO Box 159 Paeonian Springs, Virginia.22129 Phone: 703-338-5600 |
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Place Your Order A. Return diagnostic testing in Step Two, to place an order for your materials. B. Allow two to four weeks to receive your order from Indy Plus. While you are waiting to receive your material complete Step Four |
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Set Up Your Learning Center This includes getting furniture arranged to accommodate good learning, getting dictionaries and encyclopedias, and in general providing the resources for a learning environment. It's possible to learn without any of these, but the more you have at hand, the better your child's learning experience will be. |
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After You Receive Your Shipment..... A. Carefully check your order to see that everything has been received. B. Select a convenient place to store all related materials. C. Begin your home school adventure by applying what you have learned about curriculum management procedures to your LIFEPAC materials. |