"Beth" wrote in message
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Ericka Kammerer wrote in message
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We had planned to talk at school conferences about keeping dd home one
day
per week, or bi-weekly, to enhance her education. But from what I've
read
about truancy laws tonight, this doesn't seem to be allowable. Has
anyone
done this or know if it is doable?

In regards to the part-time homeschooling issue. I see a lot of
responses like this, basically saying it's all or nothing, so just
forget about part-time homeschooling. That's not true, though it is
dependent on how supportive your school is. I'm not acquainted with
anyone who's done it as one or two days of week of homeschooling, but
I know more than one person who has, at around that age, sent their
child to school for half the day and homeschooled the other half.
Generally, they've been pleased with the arrangement. If you are
interested in part-time homeschooling, I strongly recommend you bring
up with your child's teacher and see what she is willing to do to
accomodate you. If you can reach an agreement with her, it's likely
the two of you can convince the administration to go along.

I think Beth has a great point. If your second grade has a scheduled
time everyday you could pick a subject and always pull out during
that subject. That way the teacher doesn't have to worry about
your child missing tests or ensuring she makes up work.

Another option you might consider is a school that encourages
independent study. Montessori schools fall into this catagory,
I know there is a small private school near here that goes year
round, but the kids are only required to attend a certain number
of days, but they can pick their own holidays and vacation days.
This would allow you to pick the days your child attends, and
you could pull out at will.

Since you are already donating time and money to your school
it's apparent you have the time and money to go toward a
private school. The biggest disadvantage of public schools
is the rules are made by those who hold the purse strings. If
you have no money you have to hope the local schools are good
enough. But the idea of public schooling is how to best school
everyone, as a whole, not everyone individually.


Beth Clarkson