Contemplating home school
not sure if you can do it
short on time
too much to navigate through
here at setefano studies we aim to help
parents / guardians understand the different options for home schooling
and outline key information for you to get started
*All information provided on this website is not legal advice. Always seek legal counsel.
CHOOSING YOUR METHOD
PURCHASE CURRICULUM
Find your own curriculum to use to teach your students. There are many different ones to choose from and you can easily pick and choose from different ones to create your own custom package.
Select history from one and math from another. Freedom is yours to choose which style will be best for your child and family.
Price Range: 250.00 - 850.00+
LOCAL SCHOOL
Many local schools offer a home schooling option, often where the child must meet with the teacher once a week. The work is given weekly for the child to complete.
Call your local school to see if they offer this option. Most offer a complimentary laptop for the child to use.
CHARTER SCHOOL
There are many charter schools available that offer in class room studies as well as independent study. They tend to focus or specialize in a certain area.
For a map list of charter schools in California click here
CURRICULUM PACKAGES
Packages contain a teacher’s guide book that outlines the lesson plan everyday and worksheets needed to complete the work. They have all inclusive packages that provide the books and other manipulatives.
Packages can be customized and offer selections based off of subject, allowing you to build your own package. They offer art, foreign language and even instrument instruction.
On the right is a Kindergarten package from My Father’s World. As you see they offer 2 options to help make it affordable for all families.
Here are 3 links to different curriculums:
REQUIREMENTS
File Affidavit
- File October 1-15th; If new school file any time.
- Where: at California of Education website
- Instructions on site
Records Needed
- Keep attendance record
- List of teachers with qualifications and address
- List of courses taught
- Immunization records / waivers
Records for Student
- Keep records of grades
- Keep samples of work; Scan / photo the work to keep it digital
Areas of Study K-6
English
- Speaking
- Reading
- Listening
- Spelling
- Handwriting
- Composition
Math
- Concepts
- Operational skills
- Problem solving
Social sciences
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
science
- Biological and Physical aspects
arts
- Dance
- Music
- Theater
- Visual arts
- Creative expression
health
- practices of individual, family and community health
physical education
- physical activities conducive to health
- total of at least 200 minutes each 10 school days
Areas of Study 7-12
English
- Language
- Reading
- Listening
- Spelling
- Composition
foreign lanugage
- beginning no later than grade 7
- understand, speak, read and write in that lanugage
Social sciences
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
arts
- Dance
- Music
- Theatre
- Visual arts
- Creative expression
physical education
- physical activities conducive to health
- total of at least 200 minutes each 10 school days
math
- Operational skills
- Problem solving procedures
science
- Biological and Physical aspects
Areas of Study 7-12 cont.
applied arts
- Consumer and homemaking education
- Industrial arts
- General business education
- general arguiculture
automoble driver education
- To develop knowledge of vehicle code
- Laws of state relating to operating motor vehicles
Career technical education
- To prepare youth for gainful employment
Record Book
About the Book
Setefano Studies aims to help homeschooling parents / guardians by alleviating the stress caused by
state required record keeping. We take a simple approach to help keep you organized with records and
provide an area to keep track of each child’s progress.
Included in this book is also a planner which includes a monthly calendar and daily calendar to keep your schedule organized and events planned.
Student Records
Each book has enough for 4 children- track all necessary information, including courses taken and overall grades. In this record book there is also a page for monthly progress updates and a quarterly report card for each child.
SCHOOL ROUTINE
Regular School Schedule
MIMICS PUBLIC SCHOOL
- Study time is straight
- Study is done Mon - Fri
- Follow regular breaks like spring, summer vacation
Year Round
SCHOOLING SPREAD OUT
- School curriculum spread throughout the entire year
- More time for pauses inbetween
- Helpful if your family travels a lot
- Great for first time homeschoolers
4 Days On 3 Days Off
LONG WEEKENDS
- Shorter school week- great if you can fit more in one day
- Most curriculum packages offer 4 day option
- Pick any 4 days to school; MTWF
3 Weeks On 1 Week Off
MONTHLY BREAK
- Every month allows for a break in school
- Gives time to set up for next month
- Some children thrive having a break in study
Remember home schooling provides freedom, schedules should be what best fits your family!
When is your child more responsive?
Use meals and errands to provide a break between different subjects
Do physical activity before work sheets / reading
Have them color while they listen to the story
Schedule messy arts and crafts before bath
Try different routines and see what is best for your child.
Remember to first check local and state laws on requirements for your area
Find further resources on record keeping and preparing your student for college.
If you become a member there are other benefits such as applying for grants.
Contact Us
Questions or comments email us:
setefanostudies@gmail.com