Our Homeschool Beliefs
We believe:
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God has given parents the ultimate responsibility for the education of their children.
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Parents are equipped and capable to teach and train their children.
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Home education is an appealing alternative to classroom instruction due to:
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Regular reinforcement of academic lessons
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Low teacher/student ratio
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Instant child-to-parent feedback
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Personalized curriculum
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Curriculum integrated into other aspects of life
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Fewer distractions at home
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Safe and nurturing environment for learning at home
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Economy of time
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Greater flexibility
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Home education encourages better character development because it:
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Imparts parental values
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Reduces risk of peer dependency
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Encourages relationships between all age groups
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Improves self-esteem
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Encourages independent thinking and problem-solving
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Avoids destructive competition
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Promotes positive socialization
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Permits a fuller and richer interaction with the community
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Nourishes closer family and sibling relationships
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Provides time to follow their own interests as well as to think, observe, imagine and get to know themselves
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Children do not belong to the state. The right of the parents to educate their children as they see fit is protected by the Constitution of the United States.