Homeschool Portfolios

A quick update to let you know that I uploaded a document to the Homeschool Portfolios page.  You can view and download it below as well:







Click the upper right corner (the pop out arrow) to download the document.

Please let me know if you see anything that is confusing or if you have other questions that I might help answer.  Thank you!

I've also updated the Homeschool Evaluators page.

Local Theater/Performance Field Trips

The new school season calendars have been posted for many venues and productions around town.   Take a look and see what your family and friends might enjoy attending together this year.  There is nothing quite like live theater, ballet, or musical experiences! We have enjoyed our share of TheatreWorks, Symphony, and Artist Series shows in the past and look forward to more in the future.

If you know of other performances taking place during the school year, please leave a comment and let us know!  When Nutcracker season approaches, I'll post different performance options for that special holiday show.

Alhambra School Performances
Find Alhambra Theatre school matinee information here.

Artist Series-
FSCJ Artist series for school groups information and teaching guides can be found here.

Friday Musicale-
Friday Musicale concerts are free.  Reservations are required.  Morning and evening performances for most events---field trip or date night.  You pick!

Jacksonville Symphony-
Learn more about educational opportunities and concerts at the Symphony here.

TheatreWorks Jax-
Make reservations online for the 2016-2017 school year performances here.

Thrasher Horne School Performances-Information should be posted soon here.

Learn More About Homeschooling

If you are new to homeschooling or are considering homeschooling (or know someone who is), there is an upcoming opportunity to talk with homeschoolers in our area, ask questions, and get more information on local educational opportunities for homeschoolers. 

On July 30, 2016 there will be experienced homeschooling parents waiting and ready to talk with you between 12:00 and 3:00 PM at the West Branch Library.  It is a drop in event, so come when you can and learn more about homeschooling in the greater Jacksonville area.

New Facebook Page

Clay County Homeschooling has a Facebook page!  If you are on Facebook and would like to follow the page, you can find it here:

https://www.facebook.com/CCHBlog/

I hope to include helpful general homeschooling information, local events of interest to homeschoolers, and blog updates on the page.  The page will likely contain more information on local events simply because it is a faster and easier way to share than writing a blog post.  So be sure to "like" and "follow" the page if you are on Facebook.  You are welcome to post relevant information to the page as well.

See you there!

2016-17 School Year

I hope everyone is having a nice summer!  Happy almost new (school) year to many---and for year rounders---happy year, wherever you are!  :-)

Though I have tried to update the static pages on the site in the past, it has been a long time since I've made regular blog posts, and I hope to get back to updating information more regularly this school year.  However, I need help from readers and local businesses and groups that provide services or resources to homeschoolers.  If you would like for something to be posted on the blog or site, please send an email to kimclayhs (at) gmail (dot) com.

Meanwhile, as we are embarking on high school this year in our own home school---I have started a Homeschooling High School page on the site.  While there are many, many online resources and books---this list is a basic starting point.  I hope others may find it helpful.

Speaking of homeschooling and high school, ROCK Solid is sponsoring some high school workshops during their annual hotel show which will be held on August 6th this year.  I received an email yesterday mentioning that the workshops would include: High School 101, Curriculum Choices, Time Management and others.  You can register for workshops and find out more here.  Speakers include Joanne Mastronicola, Amy Clay, and Lindley Rachal.  Sounds like a wonderful opportunity to learn (and shop)!

2015 HERI Convention

Picture source:  Wikipedia

The HERI (Home Education Resources and Information) Convention will be held in Jacksonville, Florida at the Prime Osborne Convention Center on July 24-25, 2015.  This convention is a great place to spend time with fellow homeschoolers, to listen to unique and encouraging presentations, and to browse through homeschooling curriculum and resources.

You can view the convention program, register and find out more information by visiting the HERI website.

R.O.C.K. Solid - Homeschool Curriculum Provider

When R.O.C.K. Solid had a physical store locally, I spent many hours pouring over curriculum there.  I loved being able to see so many different things all in one place!  They no longer have a storefront, but they have held a local "hotel show" each year since the store closed.  If you want to look over curriculum, it is a great shopping option!

This year's show will be on August 1, 2015.  You can find out more by visiting the ROCK Solid site here.

The HERI convention is back this year, and ROCK Solid always has a great booth there too!  You can check them out there on July 24-25, 2015.

Of course, you can also shop year round at the website!