Got Options LLC

08/23/2026

GotOptions members enjoyed a fun day of swimming, gaming, eating, paddling, mini golfing and sliding into the 2026/27 School Year at Lakewood Camping Resort yesterday!!! Such a fun day! Thank you to Robby and all the staff at Lakewood for always making our group feel welcome!!

08/16/2026

What are your homeschool goals for this school year? 🍎

Maybe you want to feel confident that you’re meeting South Carolina’s homeschool requirements. Perhaps you need a better system for record keeping—or you’re hoping to find a welcoming community that will support your family along the way.

Whatever your goals may be, GotOptions is here to help you begin the year with confidence! We provide South Carolina Third Option accountability, practical guidance, helpful resources, and meaningful opportunities to connect with other homeschool families.

✅ Support you can count on
✅ Guidance without judgment
✅ Flexibility for your family
✅ A community where you belong

Ready to make GotOptions part of your homeschool journey?

Visit www.GotOptionsLLC.com to learn more or register today!

📚 Education Your Way.

08/15/2026

😂 HOMESCHOOL PARENTS… OUR TIME HAS COME.

Public schools are heading back next week, which means homeschoolers are about to enter one of our favorite seasons of the year…

✨ THE PLACES ARE EMPTY AGAIN SEASON. ✨

The libraries? 📚 Ours again.

The playgrounds? 🛝 Wide open.

The museums? 🏛️ We can actually see the exhibits.

The parks? 🌳 Peaceful.

The nature centers? 🦋 Field trip time!

The beach on a Tuesday morning? 🏖️ Yes, please.

And don’t even get us started on grocery shopping at 10:30 on a Wednesday morning. 😂

One of the sweetest perks of homeschooling is remembering that learning doesn’t have to happen inside four walls—or between 8:00 and 3:00.

The whole community can become our classroom.

So, South Carolina homeschool families…

Where are you headed first once the back-to-school crowds disappear? 👇😂

Bonus points if it’s somewhere that was WAY too crowded this summer!

💙 GotOptions Homeschool Accountability Association
Education Your Way.

08/11/2026

Oh my goodness!!!! 🦖 🦕 We might have to try and squeeze this in!!!!

🦖 Go back in time on a dinosaur adventure! 🦖

Dinosaurs Around the World is returning to Riverbanks! Learn about the Age of Reptiles up close with the sights and sounds of prehistoric dinosaurs in our Botanical Garden! 🦕

The exhibit open Thursday, September 17, 2026 and it's included in daytime admission!

🎟️ Who will you bring on your dinosaur adventure? Get your Riverbanks tickets online at riverbanks.org.

08/11/2026

📚 Is Your Student Registered for the New School Year?

South Carolina’s compulsory-attendance law requires parents or guardians to ensure that children of compulsory-school age are enrolled in a legal educational option. This may include:

🏫 Public school
🏫 Private school
🏠 A legally compliant homeschool option

Families should have their student’s educational plan in place by the first day of school in the public school district where they reside.

🍎 What about kindergarten?

A child who turns five on or before September 1 is considered compulsory-attendance age for that school year.

However, if the child will not be six years old on or before September 1, the parent may choose not to enroll the child in kindergarten. To do this legally, the parent must complete a written kindergarten waiver through the public school district in which the family resides.

Simply keeping a kindergarten-age child home without registering for an educational option or completing the proper waiver may not satisfy South Carolina’s attendance requirements.

If you plan to homeschool, make sure your association membership is active before your zoned district’s first day of school.

GotOptions Homeschool Accountability Association is proud to help South Carolina families homeschool legally and confidently!

📩 Contact us if you have questions about registration or kindergarten requirements.

Education Your Way. 💙

08/09/2026

📚 Happy National Book Lovers Day! 📚

Today, we’re celebrating the books that spark curiosity, inspire imagination, and take our children on adventures without ever leaving home.

Reading can happen anywhere—curled up on the couch, beneath a shady tree, at the library, or even as a family read-aloud during breakfast. That’s one of the beautiful things about homeschooling: we can encourage a love of learning in ways that work best for our children. 💙

Let’s celebrate with a little book-loving fun!

📖 What book is your child currently reading?
📚 What was your favorite book when you were growing up?

Share your answers—or a picture of your homeschooler enjoying a favorite book—in the comments!

Happy reading from GotOptions Homeschool Accountability Association—Education Your Way. 💙

08/09/2026

🏡 What is Third-Option Homeschooling in South Carolina?

South Carolina gives families three legal options for homeschooling. Under Third Option—established by SC Code §59-65-47—families join an approved homeschool accountability association, such as GotOptions.

The parent remains the primary teacher and chooses the curriculum, schedule, teaching methods, and learning environment that best meet their child’s needs. Your accountability association helps confirm that you are homeschooling legally and provides support along the way.

To remain compliant, families must:

✅ Maintain active membership with a qualified Third-Option association
✅ Have a high school diploma or GED
✅ Complete at least 180 instructional days
✅ Teach reading, writing, math, science, and social studies
✅ Include literature and composition in grades 7–12
✅ Keep a plan book, diary, or other record of learning activities
✅ Maintain a portfolio with samples of the student’s work
✅ Complete progress assessments during the year
✅ Keep an attendance record

Third-Option homeschooling offers families the freedom to create an education that fits their child—while still meeting South Carolina’s legal requirements.

At GotOptions, we do more than provide accountability. We offer guidance, encouragement, resources, activities, special events, and a welcoming community for homeschool families across South Carolina.

Ready to begin—or looking for an association that offers more support and connection? Send us a message! We would be happy to help you understand your options.

GotOptions Homeschool Accountability Association
Education Your Way. 🎓💙

08/08/2026

Saturday Check-In! 👇

Do you homeschool on Saturdays?
What does a NO-SCHOOL Saturday look like at your house?

What are your plans for today?

A) Park day
😎 Pajamas + books all day
C) Catch-up on chores/projects
D) Field trip adventure

Drop your answers below — let's inspire each other!

07/30/2026

GotOptions Homeschool Accountability Association

Homeschool Record Keeping 101

Everything you need to know to stay organized and compliant in South Carolina.

Welcome to GotOptions!

One of the biggest questions new homeschool families ask is, “What records am I supposed to keep?”

The good news is that homeschool record keeping doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Once you develop a simple routine, it becomes just another part of your homeschool day.

Remember: South Carolina law establishes the minimum records that must be maintained. Your accountability association may have additional reporting requirements, but the records below are the foundation of a successful homeschool.

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📚 1. Teach the Required Subjects

South Carolina requires instruction in the following core subjects:

* Reading
* Writing
* Mathematics
* Science
* Social Studies

Beginning in 7th grade:

* Reading becomes Literature
* Writing becomes Composition

Don’t feel like every subject has to be taught every day.

Many homeschool families choose to:

* Teach reading, writing, and math daily.
* Alternate science and social studies.
* Spend several days or even weeks diving into one unit or project before moving on to another subject.

Homeschooling gives you the flexibility to teach in the way that works best for your family.

You are also welcome to include additional subjects such as:

* Bible
* Art
* Music
* Physical Education
* Foreign Language
* Life Skills
* Coding
* Home Economics
* Financial Literacy
* And anything else your child enjoys learning!

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📅 2. Keep Attendance

South Carolina requires 180 instructional days each school year.

Remember…

Learning happens everywhere!

Field trips, nature walks, cooking, volunteering, museums, science experiments, reading together, and educational travel can all count as instructional days when meaningful learning takes place.

Many families simply:

* Check off days on a calendar
* Use a printable attendance sheet
* Track attendance inside their planner
* Use an online homeschool planner

Choose whichever system is easiest for you.

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📝 3. Maintain a Lesson Plan or Learning Journal

This is simply a record of what your student is learning.

There isn’t one “correct” way to do it.

Some parents:

* Plan lessons in advance.
* Record what was completed afterward.
* Use a combination of both.

Your lesson plans can be:

* Detailed
* Simple bullet points
* Handwritten notes
* Digital planners
* Online homeschool software

The goal is simply to document your student’s educational progress throughout the year.

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📁 4. Keep a Portfolio

A portfolio is a collection of your student’s work.

You do not need to save every worksheet.

Instead, keep representative samples throughout the year, such as:

* Writing assignments
* Math work
* Science labs
* Art projects
* Reading responses
* Tests or quizzes
* Photos of projects or activities

A good rule of thumb is to save several samples from each subject over the course of the year.

Many parents also enjoy keeping special projects as keepsakes!

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📈 5. Complete a Semiannual Progress Report

Twice each school year, you’ll evaluate your student’s progress.

This does not have to look like a traditional report card.

Some families use:

* Letter grades
* Checklists
* Written summaries
* Goal tracking
* Narrative evaluations

Think of it as an opportunity to celebrate growth, recognize accomplishments, and set goals for the next part of the school year.

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💻 Using an Online Curriculum?

If you’re using programs such as:

* Miacademy
* Miaprep
* Acellus Academy
* Power Homeschool
* Time4Learning
* Teaching Textbooks
* Monarch
* or another online curriculum…

…many of these programs automatically keep records such as:

* Attendance
* Grades
* Lesson completion
* Progress reports
* Transcripts (for some programs)

That’s wonderful—but don’t assume they’ll save everything forever.

We recommend regularly downloading or printing:

* Progress reports
* Grade reports
* Attendance records
* Completion certificates
* Report cards
* Student work (when available)

Keeping copies for your own records ensures you’ll always have the documentation you need.

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❤️ Our Best Advice

Don’t stress about creating the “perfect” homeschool records.

Your records are simply the story of your child’s learning journey.

Keep them organized.
Update them regularly.
Save meaningful work.
And remember…

Progress is far more important than perfection.

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Need Help?

One of the greatest benefits of being a GotOptions family is that you’re never homeschooling alone.

If you ever have questions about record keeping, South Carolina homeschool law, or staying compliant, we’re only an email or phone call away.

GotOptions Homeschool Accountability Association

Education Your Way

Monica McCoy
Director

07/27/2026

✨ Before you judge a homeschooling family… read this.

Not every homeschool looks the same.

Some are doing math at the kitchen table.
Some are learning on the beach.
Some are reading under a blanket fort.
Some are taking field trips on a Tuesday.
Some are simply surviving a hard season while still making education happen.

Homeschooling isn’t about recreating public school at home.

It’s about creating an education that fits your child.

Every family has a different story.
Every child learns differently.
And that’s exactly why educational freedom matters.

💙 At GotOptions, we believe parents know their children best—and we’re honored to support families as they create an education that’s uniquely their own.

📖 We’d love to hear from you…

What is ONE thing homeschooling has taught your family that you never expected?

👇 Share your answer in the comments. Your story might encourage another parent who’s wondering if they can do this.