You did a great job explaining what could have been a very complicated system but you made it very easy to understand. We home school in Kansas and I just made a video (it’s coming out tomorrow) I love learning about different states requirements.
Oh wow! Tennessee is considered a moderate state to homeschool in too but we don’t have to do half of these things. It’s actually really easy to really easy to homeschool here so I’m not sure why they call it moderate. We don’t even have to register kindergarteners. You did a great job with this video! Very informative and you did an excellent job breaking it all down.
We have a heavy regulated state in PA too. I forgot to mention testing at grades 3, 5, and 8 in my video - there's so much to remember! You did an awesome job explaining South Carolina.
It is interesting to see all the similarities and differences between all the states. Thanks for sharing the SC laws. It's so much fun to hear directly from a homeschooler rather than the law makers. Haha!
Thank you for this video!! We're considering moving to S.C. from Michigan. Michigan is very laid back, but I have documented everything we have been doing just in case.
This makes Florida look like a cake walk. I’ve heard that other states are much more difficult. For example: we don’t have to worry about attendance and testing is only one option. I can evaluate my own kids which makes life really easy.
Living With Eve it isn’t as hard as it sounds. But having 3 options to choose from really adds confusion in SC. As long as you avoid option 1, it really isn’t that difficult.
Hi Julie 😊 I'm in SC and have decided to homeschool our daughter who is starting 6th grade. Which route have you been thinking of going if I can ask? A little overwhelmed with the amount of requirements but this is definitely the way to go I think.
@@synergisticwe632 I'm going to start with Gather Round space unit. Also using Teaching Textbooks for math, with a little of math 6 from Lessons for a Living Education. I also have downloaded the free cirriculum from The Good and the Beautiful, just in case I need to add anything in!
@@amandaw9131 It was pretty simple. I found that using Teaching Textbooks for math was really helpful. I used The Good and The Beautiful for language arts.
So interesting hearing all the different rules! England is far more laid back than your state. We just need to prove children over 5 are learning something if we’re asked. I watched another video from this colab (a lady in Michigan) and its amazing to see the difference between their rules and yours! Thank you for sharing, I’m loving seeing all the different systems!
I’m very late commenting on this, but some information on option 3 is incorrect. No all option 3 associations are alike. Our association has a physical building with a store that sells resources. They also provide transcripts, diplomas and have a graduation ceremony for seniors. You can also join a program that provides official quarterly report cards and record keeping.
I agree. Some of the information in this video is not correct. There are so many great associations out there that do more than just keep your homeschooling legal.
Thanks for the info. SC here we come, we start this year homeschooling and we are a little nervous have reviewed the info and just unsure of resources. This helps. Would anyone that has chosen option 2 or 3 please note what you've found helpful during your first year?
Option 2 is SCAIHS, and that is what we have always done. They are really good. The best thing about them for the first year is that they really help you make sure you are doing everything correctly and set you up for success. They are more hands on and more expensive that most (possibly all) option 3 choices. Some people prefer less hands on until high school. I am going to link option 2 and a popular option 3 choice here: schomeschooling.com www.carolinahomeschooler.com And this is a list of more options for 3rd option groups: www.homeschoolingsc.org/resources-page/homeschool-associations/
I feel like I missed something bc the last option sounds ideal. No standardized testing? Count us in. I wonder how the testing even works for kids with severe special needs. We are looking to move there but we have zero rules in Texas for homeschool so it’s rough to leave that.
You just have to pick a group and ensure they don’t require testing (since each group is different), but in general no testing is required under the Option 3 homeschool law. That’s why I’m switching my youngest with special needs to Option 3 now that my oldest has graduated.
There is a credited online private school based in FL but it is internationa that keeps records , does report cards Etc. My question is do you have can you still homeschool without a GED using the online accredited International Private School?
SC law requires a high school diploma or GED to homeschool but I don’t know about accredited schools. I would contact an accountability group and ask. They would be the ones approving your homeschool.
Does SCAIHS evaluate your portfolios or do they just need to be available for review if requested? I saw on the website that students from other states and even abroad use SCAIHS. Is the diploma issued by them basically state approved or recognized as such? It would seem so, because the coursework/ curriculum is reviewed for credit by counselors. For a college bound student, it seems like an excellent option to make sure all the necessities for admission are checked off. Thanks for all your hardwork in doing these videos. They are really informative!
Thanks! They don’t evaluate your portfolio just course of study (planned work) and your mid year and year end evaluations and grades. Yes, they do issue the diploma and it is recognized as a diploma for college, etc. we had no issues at all. My daughter even received scholarships for college.
How do you do standardized testing with Sophie? Is there anything you can waiver for special needs? I have an autistic/ADHD little guy. We are thinking of moving to S. Carolina And also, if you do the SCAIHS option the first year, can you then move to another option another year?
I moved to a 3rd option group after Katie graduated to avoid standardized testing for Sophie. It would be stressful and unhelpful for her. But you can opt out at least the first year of testing with SCAIHS and they now require it only every other year starting in 3rd grade. You can change accountability groups whenever you want to.
Thank you, that is so helpful! So just to be clear, I can do SCAIHS the first year to get my feet wet with their help but not test, and then the second year change to the 3rd option group and not test at all? So he could potentially never test?
I've been homeschooling in WA State for years now, but am planning a move to SC. This sounds like a lot more paperwork than I'm used to! I think option 2 would probably be the best option for us the first year there. What are the current prices like and are they per child?
I’m curious if anyone is aware if we are enrolled in one county in a SC public school and we move to another county does that count in the already enrolled?
I don't have any personal experience with Option 1 (we've always used Option 2 and my friends that don't use Option 2 all use Option 3). Most homeschoolers in SC do not homeschool through Option 1 since your oversight is the public school district. In Option 2, standardized testing is not required until 3rd grade and then every other year after that. In Option 3, standardized testing is not required at all. Probably the public school would either conduct the standardized testing with option 1 or tell you how to do it.
I’m not familiar with Acellus. If they are a private school they wouldn’t fall under SC homeschooling laws. If they are providing homeschool classes then if they are not an accountability group themselves, you would still need to register with an accountability group.
If you homeschool through SCAIHS they have a special needs department. My youngest daughter has special needs so I have a lot of special needs content on my channel.
In Germany homeschooling is not allowed... and even though most of german schools are very good I would prefer to have the option of homeschooling, because children are so different and they learn differently. For my daughter homeschooling would never be an option, she loves being out and learn with other kids together but I have friends who are perfect for homeschooling and their children would love that too. It is always nice to have an option.
Mom's Diary that is so sad. I have heard of that before and some families coming over here so they can homeschool. At least your schools are good. And I am glad your daughter is doing well. ❤️
Mom's Diary Yes! Children are so different! In my area, many people homeschool so we are fortunate to have many co-ops, hybrid schools, and field trip groups so kids get together often, which is great for very social kids.
It really isn’t. You pick an accountability group and follow their rules. If you want the most help, contact SCAIHS and they will hold your hand through the process and make curriculum suggestions based on your needs.
My state (WA) is also moderate in its homeschool regulation. I wish all states had completely free, no interference homeschooling!
All the regulation can really cause confusion too!
Me too.
You did a great job explaining what could have been a very complicated system but you made it very easy to understand. We home school in Kansas and I just made a video (it’s coming out tomorrow) I love learning about different states requirements.
It is interesting to see how different the states are!
Oh wow! Tennessee is considered a moderate state to homeschool in too but we don’t have to do half of these things. It’s actually really easy to really easy to homeschool here so I’m not sure why they call it moderate. We don’t even have to register kindergarteners.
You did a great job with this video! Very informative and you did an excellent job breaking it all down.
Thank you!
Tennessee sounds pretty free
Third option all the way!
Thank you!
We are in the process of deciding if we will be moving and this was super helpful!
We have a heavy regulated state in PA too. I forgot to mention testing at grades 3, 5, and 8 in my video - there's so much to remember! You did an awesome job explaining South Carolina.
Thanks!
It is interesting to see all the similarities and differences between all the states. Thanks for sharing the SC laws. It's so much fun to hear directly from a homeschooler rather than the law makers. Haha!
I didn't realize there were so many rules for homeschooling. Very informative video!
Thank you!
Thank you for helping me, we'll be moving to SC ... Next year and I'll be homeschooling our future student.
God bless your homeschooling journey!
Thank you for this video!! We're considering moving to S.C. from Michigan. Michigan is very laid back, but I have documented everything we have been doing just in case.
Good luck to you in whatever you end up doing!
This makes Florida look like a cake walk. I’ve heard that other states are much more difficult. For example: we don’t have to worry about attendance and testing is only one option. I can evaluate my own kids which makes life really easy.
Living With Eve it isn’t as hard as it sounds. But having 3 options to choose from really adds confusion in SC. As long as you avoid option 1, it really isn’t that difficult.
Very detailed video. Thanks so much. We are in Georgia so I’ll definitely be looking into it.
Thank you!
Wow. That’s a lot! I think I’d be doing option 2 also, just to take a lot of the guess work out!
The are an amazing support group!
Damn this is so much more than in Florida! We are hoping for orders to SC in the future though so this is good to know!
😂 Someone else said that and I had been under the impression that FL was a hard state to homeschool in! But we’d love to have you here in SC!
This is so helpful! I’m in SC and will start homeschooling my son this fall. He’ll be in 6th grade 😳
Glad it was helpful! I hope you have a great year!
Hi Julie 😊 I'm in SC and have decided to homeschool our daughter who is starting 6th grade. Which route have you been thinking of going if I can ask? A little overwhelmed with the amount of requirements but this is definitely the way to go I think.
@@synergisticwe632 I'm going to start with Gather Round space unit. Also using Teaching Textbooks for math, with a little of math 6 from Lessons for a Living Education. I also have downloaded the free cirriculum from The Good and the Beautiful, just in case I need to add anything in!
My husband and I will be starting 6th for our child this year. How did it go for you ladies? @julidavis @synergesticWE
@@amandaw9131 It was pretty simple. I found that using Teaching Textbooks for math was really helpful. I used The Good and The Beautiful for language arts.
Great video full of lots of helpful information!
Thank you!
Wow! There are a lot more requirements in SC than FL. We are a pretty low requirement state.
I had always heard Fl was hard but it sounds pretty doable.
Wow I had no idea South Carolina was so detailed.
Me either, until I saw some of the other videos! 😂
Thank you for this info!!!
You’re welcome!
So interesting hearing all the different rules! England is far more laid back than your state. We just need to prove children over 5 are learning something if we’re asked.
I watched another video from this colab (a lady in Michigan) and its amazing to see the difference between their rules and yours!
Thank you for sharing, I’m loving seeing all the different systems!
Thanks!
I’m very late commenting on this, but some information on option 3 is incorrect. No all option 3 associations are alike. Our association has a physical building with a store that sells resources. They also provide transcripts, diplomas and have a graduation ceremony for seniors. You can also join a program that provides official quarterly report cards and record keeping.
That’s great, would you mind adding the name of your group? Some viewers might want to check it out.
Our Blessed Life, Grace Homeschool Association.
Several people have recommended that one to me, thanks!
I agree. Some of the information in this video is not correct. There are so many great associations out there that do more than just keep your homeschooling legal.
Homeward Education Association in Sumter has a physical building which includes a library, counseling, testing, and other support as well.
This video is very helpful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
Thank you! I like Faithful Scholars!
Thanks for sharing! ❤️
id like to know more on option 3. myself and ex wife are looking at it for our daughter due to the back and forth and other personal reason.
Here's a resource that may help you with Option 3: ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/state-accountability/home-schooling/
Thanks for the info. SC here we come, we start this year homeschooling and we are a little nervous have reviewed the info and just unsure of resources. This helps. Would anyone that has chosen option 2 or 3 please note what you've found helpful during your first year?
Option 2 is SCAIHS, and that is what we have always done. They are really good. The best thing about them for the first year is that they really help you make sure you are doing everything correctly and set you up for success. They are more hands on and more expensive that most (possibly all) option 3 choices. Some people prefer less hands on until high school. I am going to link option 2 and a popular option 3 choice here: schomeschooling.com
www.carolinahomeschooler.com
And this is a list of more options for 3rd option groups:
www.homeschoolingsc.org/resources-page/homeschool-associations/
I feel like I missed something bc the last option sounds ideal. No standardized testing? Count us in. I wonder how the testing even works for kids with severe special needs. We are looking to move there but we have zero rules in Texas for homeschool so it’s rough to leave that.
You just have to pick a group and ensure they don’t require testing (since each group is different), but in general no testing is required under the Option 3 homeschool law. That’s why I’m switching my youngest with special needs to Option 3 now that my oldest has graduated.
There is a credited online private school based in FL but it is internationa that keeps records , does report cards Etc. My question is do you have can you still homeschool without a GED using the online accredited International Private School?
SC law requires a high school diploma or GED to homeschool but I don’t know about accredited schools. I would contact an accountability group and ask. They would be the ones approving your homeschool.
I am going to be homeschooling my kindergartner this upcoming school year. How do I know who to notify about these things?
If you’re in SC then join an accountability group as required by law. They’ll tell you what to do.
@@simplejoyfilledlivingthanks so much.
Does SCAIHS evaluate your portfolios or do they just need to be available for review if requested?
I saw on the website that students from other states and even abroad use SCAIHS. Is the diploma issued by them basically state approved or recognized as such? It would seem so, because the coursework/ curriculum is reviewed for credit by counselors. For a college bound student, it seems like an excellent option to make sure all the necessities for admission are checked off. Thanks for all your hardwork in doing these videos. They are really informative!
Thanks! They don’t evaluate your portfolio just course of study (planned work) and your mid year and year end evaluations and grades. Yes, they do issue the diploma and it is recognized as a diploma for college, etc. we had no issues at all. My daughter even received scholarships for college.
Hi! We are looking to move to SC. Thanks for the video! Planning on homeschooling. Which curriculum do you recommend? Blessings.
Oh and my son is going into 5th grade
We are eclectic and don’t just use one curriculum. But I would look into The Good and the Beautiful and Master Books and see what you think.
@@simplejoyfilledliving thank you so much!
How do you do standardized testing with Sophie? Is there anything you can waiver for special needs? I have an autistic/ADHD little guy. We are thinking of moving to S. Carolina
And also, if you do the SCAIHS option the first year, can you then move to another option another year?
I moved to a 3rd option group after Katie graduated to avoid standardized testing for Sophie. It would be stressful and unhelpful for her. But you can opt out at least the first year of testing with SCAIHS and they now require it only every other year starting in 3rd grade. You can change accountability groups whenever you want to.
Thank you, that is so helpful! So just to be clear, I can do SCAIHS the first year to get my feet wet with their help but not test, and then the second year change to the 3rd option group and not test at all? So he could potentially never test?
I've been homeschooling in WA State for years now, but am planning a move to SC. This sounds like a lot more paperwork than I'm used to! I think option 2 would probably be the best option for us the first year there. What are the current prices like and are they per child?
The cost depends on whether they are in kindergarten, high school, special needs, etc. Here’s their website: schomeschooling.com
Thanks!
I’m curious if anyone is aware if we are enrolled in one county in a SC public school and we move to another county does that count in the already enrolled?
I think you would let the school know you’re moving and then enroll in the new school.
Can you use an online curriculums with SCAIHS?
Yes
@@simplejoyfilledliving thanks for answering! I should have been more specific. Can you pick your own, or you have to use their curriculum?
@@Jstwatching you choose your own curriculum and as long as you are meeting state law they will approve it.
@@simplejoyfilledliving thanks so much!
I’m looking into homeschooling my will be kindergartener this year ideally under option one.... how do you do the standardized testing?
I don't have any personal experience with Option 1 (we've always used Option 2 and my friends that don't use Option 2 all use Option 3). Most homeschoolers in SC do not homeschool through Option 1 since your oversight is the public school district. In Option 2, standardized testing is not required until 3rd grade and then every other year after that. In Option 3, standardized testing is not required at all. Probably the public school would either conduct the standardized testing with option 1 or tell you how to do it.
Do you know if Acellus academy would be acceptable private school in South Carolina
I’m not familiar with Acellus. If they are a private school they wouldn’t fall under SC homeschooling laws. If they are providing homeschool classes then if they are not an accountability group themselves, you would still need to register with an accountability group.
Any advice on homeschooling special needs children in SC? My son is dyslexic/dysgraphic. Thx!
If you homeschool through SCAIHS they have a special needs department. My youngest daughter has special needs so I have a lot of special needs content on my channel.
So if I am already homeschooling from out of state, I don't need to report? do I still need to report to Ohio?
You need to homeschool under the laws of the state you are a resident of.
In Germany homeschooling is not allowed... and even though most of german schools are very good I would prefer to have the option of homeschooling, because children are so different and they learn differently. For my daughter homeschooling would never be an option, she loves being out and learn with other kids together but I have friends who are perfect for homeschooling and their children would love that too. It is always nice to have an option.
Mom's Diary that is so sad. I have heard of that before and some families coming over here so they can homeschool. At least your schools are good. And I am glad your daughter is doing well. ❤️
Mom's Diary Yes! Children are so different! In my area, many people homeschool so we are fortunate to have many co-ops, hybrid schools, and field trip groups so kids get together often, which is great for very social kids.
Wow, there's a lot involved with homeschooling in South Carolina! Washington is much simpler in comparison.
Best option 3 group for "unschooling"??
I really don’t know. We’ve always used SCAIHS. Hopefully someone else can answer for you.
Hometown Homeschool Association is unschooling friendly
@@hometownhomeschoolassociat6672 do you all have availability
@@MelanatedHomesteadher Yes, we are still accepting new members
@@hometownhomeschoolassociat6672 ok are you all on Instagram or have contact information
This seems so overwhelming. 😭😭😭😭
It really isn’t. You pick an accountability group and follow their rules. If you want the most help, contact SCAIHS and they will hold your hand through the process and make curriculum suggestions based on your needs.
Thanks for this information 😊
You’re welcome!