Evaluations by Kristy

06/12/2023

I am scheduling evaluations. If you still need to get on the schedule let me know! I look forward to seeing how everyone has grown!

06/06/2021

05/24/2021

Maycember with 4 kids playing baseball is a ROUGH way to come off of a year of quarantine. My head is spinning. If you are waiting on me to get back to you for a homeschool evaluation please reach out again, I am so sorry, I promise I will get you in.

04/21/2021

It is that time of year again! Testing time! Testing IS required in Pennsylvania in grades 3, 5 and 8. It must be done and your evaluator must confirm it was done but the actual results hold no real weight, so typically I recommend taking the online, untimed CAT. It is a good gauge of where you are but is definitely NOT the only indicator of success. I recommend having your kids do it because it is necessary by law but I definitely wouldn't stress over it, they can take breaks, eat snacks, and do their best. Here is the link of the one we use:
https://www.academicexcellence.com/untimed-achievement-tests/

Right now there is a coupon code for 5.00. FIRSTCAT

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns, again this is a necessary checklist item but is in no way the main indicator of success. Think of it as a tool in a tool box of many just to see if there are any areas that need work.

Untimed Achievement TestsStudents

03/24/2021

Hey there everyone! What a year it has been! Just think of all of the life lessons learned! I am so excited to hear what you have been up to and I will begin scheduling evaluations in April. I am going to try booking appointments online so stay tuned for a link. Due to pandemic concerns I will be doing virtual evaluations where you can share with me your digital portfolio and we can do a Zoom or FaceTime chat, or I am willing to meet with families outdoors. I will be fully vaccinated by the time evaluations happen so I hope that also puts your mind at ease. In the mean time, if you have any questions or need any help, please reach out! I am here to help!

01/09/2021

Here is a great resource for homeschooling in PA.

Here's the ultimate guide to Pennsylvania homeschooling and unschooling, from the law to the evaluator process to the portfolio to state field trips.

07/24/2020

Remember to get those affidavits notarized and turned in! That deadline is approaching! If this is your first year homeschooling, you’ve got a little time! Messsge me if you have any questions! You can do this! ❤️

07/15/2020

https://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/blog/2013/01/workbox-system-video-tutorial.html This is a system that has worked for us! What works best for you?

Hi everyone! I wanted to share a video tutorial on how we use the workbox system in our homeschool. I get a TON of questions regarding our setup, how I organize the boxes, and what we put in them. So I thought a video would be a fun way to…

07/11/2020

http://www.askpauline.com/hs/homeschoollaw.html

This site isn't 100% up to date on laws but is a great start to understanding homeschool law and what that looks like.

An Overview of the Pennsylvania Homeschooling laws, including information about affidavit, objectives, portfolio, log, testing, curriculum, and evaluations.

07/11/2020

The world is crazy right now and educational decisions for our children can feel impossible. If you are not comfortable with sending your children to school right now, you're not alone. You may feel like cyber school and online learning were not a good fit for you. At home learning does not have to look the way a cyber school or at home public school would look.

Homeschool can look like FREEDOM. You might feel ill equipped but you CAN do it and might be surprised at how much fun you have and how much you get to know your children. I have six kids. We have done public school and cyber charter and homeschool.

Take a breath and shoot me a PM, I am here to help you get started and guide you if you so choose. It does not have to be as overwhelming as it might feel right now. Education is a lifelong process and maybe right now doing that at home is just the answer! Let me know if you'd like to chat!