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  1. Is Home Education legal?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Can I really teach my child if I do not have a teaching credential or degree?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Where do I find curriculum and materials?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. How much time does it take?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  5. How do I instruct several children in different grade levels?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  6. What about my child\u2019s special needs?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  7. What about \u201csocialization\u201d, special interests, and enrichment activities?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  8. What about the high school years?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Can I work while in high school?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  10. How do I earn a diploma and enjoy a graduation ceremony?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Do colleges accept ACAEC diplomas?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  12. What about scholarships?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  13. Does my student have to test to pass each grade? What tests are available?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  14. What if a graduate wants to enlist in the military?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  15. Can I be covered if I live a distance away from the main office or out of state?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Is home education legal?<\/h3>\n

    At this time it is legal. We do highly recommend that you enroll with HSLDA<\/a>\u00a0for legal protection and also support Roy Hansen of Child and Family Protection Association<\/a>\u00a0who lobbies for homeschool families in Sacramento.<\/p>\n

    2. Can I really teach my child if I do not have a teaching credential or degree?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Yes, a Private School teacher is not required to meet State Regulations for teacher qualifications.\u00a0 A credential or degree is not required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    3. Where do I find curriculum and materials?<\/h3>\n

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    There is no problem finding Godly curriculum online, by word of mouth, or in resource catalogues.\u00a0 The hard part is finding the right curriculum for your student\u2019s learning style.\u00a0\u00a0 ACAEC Coordinators have many resources and can provide much input on this subject.\u00a0 Talking to other homeschool moms is a great way to find out what worked for them.\u00a0 Some of the more popular curriculum resources are Abeka, Bob Jones, Switched on Schoolhouse, and Apologia.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    4. How much time does it take?<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    You can accomplish schooling elementary level students in two hours a day, four hours for Jr High and four to five hours for High School students.\u00a0 Once you start homeschooling, living is schooling.\u00a0 Take your child into the kitchen and teach fractions and science, turn on the news and teach Current Events.\u00a0 How many of us have had bug and rock collections in every bedroom and science projects growing in the refrigerator?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    5. How do I instruct several children in different grade levels?<\/h3>\n

    You can purchase curriculum for each grade level. The curriculum is self directed with parental guidance. You can teach as many classes as possible with the whole family covering the same subject on each student\u2019s level.\u00a0 An example might be to teach Physical Science Oceanography on a high school level and have the high school students cover what is in the curriculum along with extra research.\u00a0 Your Jr High students would cover the same subject but with less work and no extra research.\u00a0 Younger children might color pictures of sea creatures and children a little older, that are capable, might label those creatures and their parts.\u00a0 Have the older students assist with the younger students in their studies and give your high school students credit for it.\u00a0 Time scheduling will be very important.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    6. What about my child\u2019s special needs?<\/h3>\n

    We have many families with special needs in ACAEC.\u00a0 Through shared information in our program we have many resources available to those families. We also promote registering with HSLDA<\/a>\u00a0and using their resources.\u00a0\u00a0 Some other organizations that have helped our families are NCLD.org and <\/a>Nathhan<\/a>.\u00a0 Individualized Education Plan (IEP)\u00a0 information is available upon request.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    7. What about \u201csocialization\u201d, special interests, and enrichment activities?<\/h3>\n

    There are so many outside electives that your student can get involved in either with your area program or contacts through your area program.\u00a0 The bigger question should be, \u201cWhat about staying home?\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 Many of the areas have tutorial programs available; some have sports or they know of programs outside ACAEC.\u00a0 These programs are available for a fee.\u00a0 Remember, we are a Private School and if you add any extra classes outside of your home you are responsible for the fees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    8. What about the high school years?<\/h3>\n

    About \u00bd of ACAEC enrollment are high school level students.\u00a0 We have constant email updates keeping families informed. The High School Director is available by phone or email.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    9. Can I work while in high school?<\/h3>\n

    Yes, we have work permits available through the office and credit is given to High School students. Contact the office if you live outside of CA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    10. How do I earn a diploma and enjoy a graduation ceremony?<\/h3>\n

    Your student must meet ACAEC graduation requirements which are higher than State Requirements and prepare your student for entrance to college.\u00a0 We have graduation ceremonies in Sacramento, South Sacramento and Redding at this time.<\/p>\n

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    11. Do colleges accept ACAEC diplomas?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    All Jr. Colleges accept ACAEC diplomas.\u00a0 Universities require a qualifying SAT or ACT score along with a transcript.\u00a0 We are not an accredited school due to the fact that we allow each family to choose the curriculum that they feel fits them best.\u00a0 To qualify for a Cal Grant and some scholarships you must have a qualifying SAT or ACT score also.\u00a0 ACAEC has had students accepted at many colleges and Universities.\u00a0 Some examples are: Simpson University, Chico State, Sac State, UC Berkley, UC Davis, Cal Poly, The Masters College, Biola, Arizona State Honors College, University of Idaho Honors Program, Pensacola, William Jessup, Patrick Henry College, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy and many more.\u00a0 We feel that if God wants your student in college they will be there!<\/p>\n

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    12. What about scholarships?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    College scholarships may be awarded on merit or need based.\u00a0 Many scholarships are qualified through written essay.\u00a0 Several of our 12th grade students qualify every year for one or more scholarships.\u00a0 Again, an SAT or ACT test should be taken in the spring of the 11th grade and the fall of the 12th grade to make sure they qualify for these scholarships.\u00a0 ACAEC awards the position of Valedictorian and Salutatorian to students in each county that achieve a score of 1500 or above. (Minimum score of 500 in each category.)\u00a0 Many colleges and universities will give students that hold these positions additional scholarships, some $1000 to $10,000.\u00a0 Always prepare your student! \u00a0You never know where God is going to send them!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    13. Does my student have to test to pass each grade? What tests are available?<\/h3>\n

    Testing is not mandatory but we offer it for 3rd – 8th grades. Testing is only required for your 8th grade student if you want to receive a diploma from ACAEC.\u00a0 For 9th \u2013 11th grade students we offer, at a fee, the PSAT.\u00a0 This is not a mandatory testing and is offered once a year in October.\u00a0 This is a very important test for 11th grade students because if they qualify in the 98th percentile they will receive the National Merit Scholarship Award.\u00a0 This prestigious award will open doors to many colleges with free or little tuition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    14. What if a graduate wants to enlist in the military?<\/h3>\n

    ACA has had many students accepted into the military. Please see our Military <\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 page for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    15. Can I be covered if I live a distance away from a coordinator or out of state?<\/h3>\n

    We cover families throughout California and can continue to cover ACA families who move out of state, but we do not cover new out of state families. For more information, please contact the home office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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