You can start by talking to other experienced homeschool teachers and ask to look at their materials. There are several curriculum review sites on the internet, and the annual CHAP Convention brings together hundreds of vendors with samples of different curriculum.
Some homeschoolers use an “all-in-one” curriculum plan, where the majority of the material for the different subjects is provided by one company. Other homeschoolers use curriculum from various vendors. Don’t be afraid to make a mistake, as you can always change your curriculum at any time – even mid-year – if it is not working for you.
No one is an expert in everything! But don’t underestimate yourself. You are training your child to be an independent learner, so be a good example and learn right along with him! Teaching your child to tackle a subject and stick with it until the material is learned is a great experience for life. Well-respected publishers of high school-level curriculum do most of the work for you. Teacher guides, CDs, videos, lesson plans, tests, and quizzes are available from most publishers.
*This frequently asked question comes from HSLDA’s Homeschooling Thru High School FAQ page.
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Cyber school is a government-funded method of education and parents have no input as to what their children are taught. Cyber-schooled children are required to use the same material that public school children use, and must follow the cyber school’s schedule.
Traditionally, “homeschooling” means that parents choose the curriculum that their students use and may select what is appropriate for their family’s needs. Homeschools may set their own school schedule, as long as each child completes 180 days of school annually.