Get Started in Home Schooling We have answers to your questions about home schooling. |
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How do I start home schooling?
Start by knowing your state's Homeschool laws. Understanding the laws will help you know what is required of Homeschoolers. Being a SACHSA member, updates and information on Texas Home School laws
will be available to you through our website.
How do I join SACHSA?
First, read SACHSA's Values and Constitution.Then, if you are in agreement, send in your membership form and dues. It's that easy.
SACHSA Constitution, Values and Statement of Faith -PDF
SACHSA Policies
Please review SACHSA policy statement - PDF
Who do I contact if I have more questions about your organization?
You can contact our SACHSA office by clicking the contact us link above. Fill out the contact form and we will respond back to your email as soon as possible.
You can also email us at: sachsaoffice @yahoo.com.
Or you can write to SACHSA at the following address:
SACHSA Office
P.O. Box 60521
San Angelo, TX 76906
Where do I find books?
You can find curriculum in many different places. Here are a few links so you can do research curriculum that is right your child's learning style and your teaching style. Click here to view Curriculum.
Once you're a SACHSA member, you will be able to view the used books and curriculum other members have to offer.
What about testing?
With the help of our members, SACHSA usually offers Iowa Test of Basic Skills once a year.
Will my children be around other home schooled children?
As a SACHSA member, you will be sent a newsletter showing all the events scheduled for the month. SACHSA has many activities throughout the year for your child to meet other kids.
Click here to see some of our activities.
How do I "Graduate" my high school children?
There are different ways to graduate a home schooled student,
but you as the parent are responsible for "graduating" your child.
Some Homeschoolers are considered graduated when they are able to pass the ACT or SAT. or You can also be considered graduated when you pass the GED.
Some curriculums offer ways to keep track of credits and transcripts.
There are also may good books written on the subject of home schooling a high schooler. See our High School link above for more informtaion.
As a member of SACHSA you will meet other members who have graduated high schoolers and be able to hear their thoughts and ideas on graduating. Also as a SACHSA member, your high schooler will be able to participate in SACHSA's Graduation ceremonies.
Are transcripts necessary to enter college?
Some colleges don't require transcripts, but MOST do require them.
And most colleges like to have transcripts that look similar to the public school. See our High School link above for more informtaion.
