Regardless of the type of curriculum being implemented, it is vital to
check its merits against state mandated standards to ensure that your
child is always at or above the current educational standards of their
peers in public school.Not all curricula are created equal. Just because it is labeled as "Christian" or "advanced" doesn't mean that it necessarily lines up with what your state requires of public education. The last thing we want as homeschool parents is to make the decision to reintegrate our children into the public school system only to find that they are actually behind their peers - despite the fancy and expensive curriculum that was used. Click here for a sample of the Oklahoma State Board of Education C3 Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) requirements.
Keeping track of your students' grades on a report card similar to that of public schools in your state will not only ensure an easy transition if you are led to enroll your children in public school at a future time, it will also provide a valuable safety net if you are ever asked to validate your homeschooling practices. Even if your current curriculum provides their own report card or reporting system, it is advisable to take a few extra moments a few times during the year to evaluate their progress in this way. Having more than one document detailing your child's progress will only strengthen your confidence in your skills as a teacher and their confidence in their own progress. Click here for sample Oklahoma report cards for Pre-K - 5th Grade.
