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Homeschooling in Gwinnett County Georgia

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Homeschooling in Gwinnett

There is so much to choose from for a homeschooler in Gwinnett County GA.

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There are numerous homeschool "schools". There are sports opportunities. There are "socialization" opportunities. I hope you will enjoy this lens and return to it again and again when looking for things to do with your homeschoolers in and around Gwinnett County GA.

Here are a list of important links of laws and rules for Homeschooling in Georgia:

Georgia Department of Education Homeschool Page

Gwinnett Homeschool Page

Georgia Home Education Association

Classes and Educational Programs for Homeschoolers

My kids have attended a homeschool enrichment program almost since they began homeschooling. I like to call them homeschool "schools". We have mostly taken advantage of the Arts programs offered, but have done a few of the academic programs available, especially during the difficult middle school years. Our favorite program is Artios Academies, But there are many to choose from in and around Gwinnett County.

~Classical Converstions (Collins Hill)jaimegravitt@gmail.com
~Classical Conversation (Fayetville) bsajackson@bellsouth.net
Visit www.classicalconversations.com for much more information.

NEW PROGRAMS ARE ADDED REGULARLY. SEE HSGWINNETT.BLOGSPOT.COM FOR MOST RECENT INFORMATION
Artios Academies
"Artios was created to raise up educated, equipped, and elevated servant leaders of the Kingdom. This is the mission of Artios. Whether it be through Artios Academies, the Artios Home Companion, or the Artios Outpost program, our sole purpose is to educate, equip, and elevate our students. Our brand details our commitment."
Veritas Classical Schools
Veritas Classical Schools offers home schooling families a unique compliment to their home study programs with an emphasis on a classical Christian model of education. Veritas Classical Schools function in the role of tutor, assisting parents in their educational roles. Each student attends Veritas one day per week during the school year according to the child's age group.
Summitt Academy
Any class you can think of for Elementary to High School Students
Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy provides students, parents and staff with a Christian environment that is conducive to the Christian growth and maturity of each. Heritage Academy is accredited by SACS and CITA and is a certified member of NAUMS. This accreditation is recognized by the Georgia Board of Regents and accepted for admission into the University of Georgia System and most private colleges.
Dacula Classical Academy
Classical Homeschool and arts at Hebron Church in Dacula
Gwinnett History Museum
The Gwinnett History Museum is located in the historic Lawrenceville Seminary Building at 455 S. Perry St. in Lawrenceville, about two blocks from the Historic Courthouse on the square.

They have classes available every semester for homeschoolers found through the Gwinnett parks publication and websites
The Masters Academy
The Master's Academy program is designed specifically for home schooled children ages K-12th grade . Meeting just one day per week, children are exposed to the arts from an historical perspective.
Henley Workshops
Classes include:
3D Animation
Video Game Design
Manga & Anime Drawing
Fashion Design Sewing
Fashion Design Illustration
Photography
Photoshop
Graphic Design
Web Design
Acting / Audition Prep
Digital Film Making
More!

contact@henleyworkshops.com
Science Alive
Science Alive provides classes for homeschooled students in Life Science, Earth Science and Physical Science. The classes emphasize hands-on demonstrations and student-conducted experiments. Parents can use our classes as supplements to their own teaching or to fully satisfy the core educational requirements in science.

Park Days and Forums

Park Days change from year to year and park to park, but the important thing to know is that homeschoolers pick certain days at each park, so weather permitting, if you go there on a particular day, other homeschoolers will be there to meet up.

To stay up to date on Park days, you should join the PEACHhomeschool email loop.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PEACHHomeschool/

Here is my most up to date park day information:

Collins Hill Park: Friday 12:30
Peachtree Ridge Park: Friday 10-12
Tribble Mill Park Day Friday 1 to 3

Forums are great for online communication with other homeschoolers. They are a great way to get encouragement and to get questions answered fast.

Georgia Homeschool Forums
Peach Email Loop
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Recommended Homeschool Online Curriculum

I used this program for my kids in elementary program. With the addition of reading and writing, I think this program is best for kids up to 5th or 6th grades. Here are my reviews for the different Grade levels
Feature this content A Peek into Time4Learning Pre-K and Kindergarten
It has been several years since I have used time4learning to homeschool my now high school level kids. By using the program, an excellent educational foundation that was laid for my children.
A Peek into Time4learning Grades 1-3
Since it's inception 2002, Time4learning has grown in popularity among homeschoolers, as one of the very few interactive online homeschool programs.
Feature this content A Peek into Time4learning Grades 4-6
As a former Time4Learning family, this program was the foundation of our homeschooling journey of which I have no regrets.
A Peek into Time4learning Grades 6-8
My children used time4learning sporadically in these grades as they moved into local homeschool co-op type classes. They had no trouble transitioning to in-person classes after using this program.

Organized Sports

You don't have to enroll your Gwinnett County Homeschooler in public school to access organized sports! There are several opportunities available:

Georgia Force Athletics

Greater Christian Barons

Suwanee Sports Academy

Heritage Academy Sports

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Educational Places to go in and around Gwinnett County GA

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High Museum
High museum has occasional Homeschool days
Atlanta History Center
Homeschool Days and More
Carleton Farms
At Carlton Farms we pride ourselves on creating a fun and educational tour experience for the school children that visit our farm. We coordinate subject matter that is covered during the tour with the Georgia Performance Standards to increase educational consistency
Lawrenceville Female Seminary
Home of the Gwinnett History Museum
455 South Perry Street, Lawrenceville 30046

They have a schedule of homeschool days
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium offers home school students the opportunity to participate in the Instructor-Led Education programs. The Instructor-Led Education Experience offers one-hour programs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.
Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta has a great homeschool schedule
Stone Mountain Park
Bring your home school students to Stone Mountain Park, the perfect classroom for a full day of educational opportunities and fun times!
Fernbank Museum
Homeschool groups are invited to enjoy many of the same opportunities offered to traditional school groups, including special education admission prices, no group minimums and access to free curriculum resources. You can also pre-order school lunches and Nature Packs.

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History and interesting reading about Gwinnett County and Georgia
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What About the Prom? (and Graduations)

There are a couple of group proms and graduations in or near Gwinnett County every spring.
Homeschool Prom at Gwinnett County Courthouse in Lawrenceville
Gwinnett County sponors a prom every spring
Eagles Home Educators
Eagles Home Educators holds a graduation each year in Bethlehem
Graduation at Oglethorpe University
Oglethorpe University has held homeschool graduation in the past

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Got Talented Kids

Get them involved in Drama and Music Clubs or just take them to see the shows

*Also see the Artios Academies and Master Academies listing above, they have numerous shows each year.
Rising Stars
Rising Stars presents their 2010-2011 season of plays at New Dawn Theater at 3087 Main street, Duluth GA 30096. Productions allow young children to enjoy their first theater experience through audience participation with movement and music.
Grace Notes
Need some fine arts experience for your homeschool? Try Grace Notes Glee Club, Chamber Choir, or Drama! We also have classes in band, strings, and guitar. All of our classes are on Mondays in Lilburn. Check us out at
www.gracenoteshsc.com for more information!
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre Announces
Free and low cost performances by student Ballet Company
Aurora Theater Homeschool Acting Classes
Community and homeschool theater and classes

Standardized Testing

According to GA state laws, homeschoolers must be tested every three years beginning in the 3rd grade. In addition, college bound students should take the PSAT, SAT or ACT in order to qualify for college. There are also AP and CLEP exams which will help a homeschooler get college credits while before entering college.
GA Test Prep
More information on Standardized tests and test prep in GA.

Am I missing Anything?

If there is a Gwinnett County Homeschool Program or activity that is missing here, please leave a comment and I will get it added.

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