I was greatly inspired by homeschool veteran Vicki Bentley and her website Everyday Homemaking. Under her “A Mother’s Sentimental Journey,” she listed a schedule that worked for her family and I gladly tried it out! I’ve made it fit for our family, here’s a look at our 2010-2011 school year. An important fact to remember is in a home education environment, learning is a life style. Whether we’re hitting the books, making a meal, having a conversation, completing a project or having character correction, we’re always learning. Our “school day” goes well beyond the calendar and well beyond when the school buses drive past our house @ 4pm. We do have a high level of flexibility, however having a vision for our time frame for the year is helpful overall. We don’t have to miss school for snow days, teacher workdays, federal holidays, weeks of SOL’s, etc. Even if a child is sick, they can still complete their work at a slower pace for that day. And, if we’re traveling, the books can come too. One of the many benefits to homeschooling, the learning never ends. : )
7 week sessions
1st-7 Week Session = August 2, 2010-Sept 17, 2010
1 week off = Sept 20, 2010-Sept 24, 2010 (Colonial Williamsburg/Museums/Lake of the Woods trip)
2nd-7 Week Session = Sept 27, 2010-Nov 12, 2010
1 week off =Nov 15, 2010-Nov 19, 2010 (National Zoo, DC/lots of Museums)
3rd-7 Week Session = Nov 22, 2010-Jan 7, 2010
4 Weeks off = Jan 10, 2011-Feb 4, 2011 (New baby time 🙂
4th-7 Week Session = Feb 7, 2011-March 25, 2011
1 Week off = March 28, 2011-April 1, 2011(Spring Break…Family Beach trip or Philly trip here?)
5th – 7 Week Session = April 4, 2011-May 20, 2011
“Summer Break” starts May 23, 2011 (8 Weeks off)
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