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!

Clay County Area SAT Testing 2015

Clay County
SAT TESTING for GRADES 4-12

Mark your calendars:

April 20-21 2015

We will administer the TIMED version of the standardized test used to evaluate students academically. This test is an approved test with the State of FL and Clay County and can be used to meet the state required yearly evaluations.

Testing dates will be April 20-21 from 8:30 am-12:30 daily, except for high school (9-12), which have the option to stay later and complete the test in one day on Monday.  

Early Registration: $55 per student (January-February)

Late Registration: $65 (March 1-27th)
 

Where: First Baptist Church Middleburg – 2645 Blanding Blvd. Middleburg, FL (please do not contact the church for information)

Register EARLY BEFORE  March 1st and reserve your student’s testing seat and save $10.00. All payments and registrations must be received BEFORE final deadline, March 27th in order to participate. You must send in reservation form to complete registration for testing.

Space is limited so reserve your student’s seat now.

Fill out attached testing reservation form found HERE (PDF) . Payment information and mailing address are on the bottom of the form.

A confirmation email will be sent to you that your student are registered for testing. If you do not receive it, please contact Vanessa (mveaka (at) bellsouth.net to confirm registration.  Please feel free to contact Vanessa with any questions you may have.

Testing will be administrated by Barbara McCabe, FL certified teacher through St Jude Christian Academy.

Career Day

Prospering Oaks, a local homeschool co-op, is hosting a career day for all junior high and high school students in our area.  Whether you have students in a public school, private school or at home-----you are invited to attend!  There will be fun for the whole family, so younger children are welcome too.

The career day will be held on June 21, 2014 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Oakleaf Baptist Church.  Over 30 professionals will be available to tell students about their jobs and to answer questions.  Tickets can be purchased in advance and are $5.50 per family.  Tickets at the door on the day of the event are $10 per family.

To find out more information, see a list of professions represented, and purchase a ticket, please go to http://www.prosperingoaks.com/career-day/.

If you'd like a flyer to help spread the word to other families by email or in person, you can download one here.