We started with Discovery K12 but left after about a week. I noticed that the English assignment was almost exactly the same every day. So I started looking at the entire year. There were 3 assignments circulated for the entire year. 1. Write about something you read today. 2. Create a presentation about a topic of your choice. 3. I honestly can’t remember what the 3rd assignment was. I had signed up for the parent account too. If you cancel within 14 days you can ask for a refund.
What about Acellus ? And foster Penn high school? Bright spire ? , watching your videos it’s very helpful , pulling my son from public school to homeschool online school in February.
These that you mention are online virtual schools which is a little different from an online homeschooling program. I have a video on my channel that explains the difference. Acellus is the same as Power Homeschool except more expensive for the accredited, virtual school version. Hope this helps!
So what does it mean when you say the courses are credited but it is not accredited as a school. We are embarking on our high school journey next year and I know that’s when we have to start keeping transcripts. So I wondering what does that mean for me as the parent. Thank you.
Only a school can be accredited. I apologize if I misspoke in the video. But an accredited school can create and sell a curriculum, and they will say it's "accredited" but what they really mean is the curriculum comes from a school that is accredited. You do not need this in order to homeschool. Just keep good transcripts. The ONLY time you might want to make sure you're using an accredited school is if there's a chance your child may change their mind and want to switch to high school after 9th grade. That can be difficult because a high school may not recognize homeschool credits. But colleges will, so if you're planning to homeschool all through high school you should be good.
I really like your overview, but I'm puzzled that you say material being Christian is a possible drawback, but you never mention that a curriculum being Secular is also a possible drawback - for a different set of people.
Allow me to explain! I myself am a Catholic. But in my family, I choose curriculum based on how well I feel it will work to meet our goals for education. If it talks about God and the Bible, that's fine, if not, that's ok too, because we can teach our faith outside of our regular curriculum, attend church, Sunday school, etc. However, for a non-religious person, it would be troubling to purchase a curriculum for, let's say, penmanship, and then it's having you practice handwriting with Bible passages. I hope that makes sense. I do understand that a lot of Christian families are looking for curriculum with a Biblical world view - so for those families I guess certain secular curriculums might not good choices. Hope that makes sense!
@@AmandaMelrose Thank you for the reply - that makes sense. As a Christian, I do use both secular and Christian materials. But, I'm acutely aware that secular curriculum often contains materials that are antagonistic to my faith (as in the case of a secular virtual biology lab my daughter took in which an embryo was "discarded"). I'll use either depending on our needs, but I see "secular" as a definite "con." Thanks so much for the reply - I'm really enjoying your reviews : )
@@AmandaMelrose there’s so many to chose from, and you show the best ones here! Loved that! So many homeschooling now, and all these new ones popping up. It can be overwhelming. . You were a huge help! I love the linked videos below that break open each one, too! This channel should go viral. Much love to you!
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Appreciate this video so much! I have an 8th grader this year and am trying to narrow down the endless number of options available.
So many options but that's a great thing for us homeschoolers!
What did you end up choosing ?
We started with Discovery K12 but left after about a week. I noticed that the English assignment was almost exactly the same every day. So I started looking at the entire year. There were 3 assignments circulated for the entire year. 1. Write about something you read today. 2. Create a presentation about a topic of your choice. 3. I honestly can’t remember what the 3rd assignment was.
I had signed up for the parent account too. If you cancel within 14 days you can ask for a refund.
Oh I'm so glad you got a refund!
Well done! Appreciate the reviews! Very informative!
Thank you so much!
What about Acellus ? And foster Penn high school? Bright spire ? , watching your videos it’s very helpful , pulling my son from public school to homeschool online school in February.
These that you mention are online virtual schools which is a little different from an online homeschooling program. I have a video on my channel that explains the difference. Acellus is the same as Power Homeschool except more expensive for the accredited, virtual school version. Hope this helps!
Do you have a video for online high schools that offers high school transcripts and diploma ?
Yes I do actually! 10 Online Virtual Schools.
Thank you again, this is very informative
So glad you found it helpful!
Suggestions for switching mid year?
Pick one with more customization so you can skip over material your child already knows. So NOT power homeschool. Most of the others should be fine!
Do you recommend Ixl? My son was in a private school that uses abeka and im trying to find the best one for him
So what does it mean when you say the courses are credited but it is not accredited as a school. We are embarking on our high school journey next year and I know that’s when we have to start keeping transcripts. So I wondering what does that mean for me as the parent. Thank you.
Only a school can be accredited. I apologize if I misspoke in the video. But an accredited school can create and sell a curriculum, and they will say it's "accredited" but what they really mean is the curriculum comes from a school that is accredited. You do not need this in order to homeschool. Just keep good transcripts. The ONLY time you might want to make sure you're using an accredited school is if there's a chance your child may change their mind and want to switch to high school after 9th grade. That can be difficult because a high school may not recognize homeschool credits. But colleges will, so if you're planning to homeschool all through high school you should be good.
Best accredited online high school for 11 and 12th grade? Im so lost. We are in Texas
Curriculum cannot be accredited. But overall very helpful.
Yes you are correct! Did I say that it was in this video? Oops!
@sethdunham1706 I'm new to this world - why can't curriculums/ programs be accredited?
I really like your overview, but I'm puzzled that you say material being Christian is a possible drawback, but you never mention that a curriculum being Secular is also a possible drawback - for a different set of people.
Allow me to explain! I myself am a Catholic. But in my family, I choose curriculum based on how well I feel it will work to meet our goals for education. If it talks about God and the Bible, that's fine, if not, that's ok too, because we can teach our faith outside of our regular curriculum, attend church, Sunday school, etc. However, for a non-religious person, it would be troubling to purchase a curriculum for, let's say, penmanship, and then it's having you practice handwriting with Bible passages. I hope that makes sense. I do understand that a lot of Christian families are looking for curriculum with a Biblical world view - so for those families I guess certain secular curriculums might not good choices. Hope that makes sense!
@@AmandaMelrose Thank you for the reply - that makes sense. As a Christian, I do use both secular and Christian materials. But, I'm acutely aware that secular curriculum often contains materials that are antagonistic to my faith (as in the case of a secular virtual biology lab my daughter took in which an embryo was "discarded"). I'll use either depending on our needs, but I see "secular" as a definite "con." Thanks so much for the reply - I'm really enjoying your reviews : )
*Power Homeschool
Just an update... You can skip around in any class you want IF you go into Tutor mode instead of the regular Teacher mode
That's the mode they got rid of earlier this year that got a lot of parents upset. Have they put it back?
Is this from best to worst or worst to best?
No particular order but at the end I talk about which I think were the best and worst on the list.
Can you do less cristian ones please
Absolutely, but as it is right now, many of these programs just happen to be christian. Not all of them though!
Thank you for all your work checking these out! It’s a lot of work finding the best match. 🙌🏼🤍🙏🏼⭐️🌟✨
Thank you! I hope it was helpful!
@@AmandaMelrose there’s so many to chose from, and you show the best ones here! Loved that! So many homeschooling now, and all these new ones popping up. It can be overwhelming. . You were a huge help! I love the linked videos below that break open each one, too! This channel should go viral. Much love to you!