Homeschooling

Question: I'm new at Homeschooling and I have a few questions?

I'm 16 and a junior in Alabama.

So, from what I understand I have to be a part of a church school because of the state's laws but I don't understand if it means I have to go to church or can homeschool from home with my mom?

I know a girl who homeschools and I don't think she attends a church so I'm kind of confused because from what I've read it doesn't sound clear

Answer: You don't have to attend church, but in Alabama, church-supervised private schools that allow you to school from home are the legal form of Homeschooling. Here's a link with more info. http://hslda.org/laws/analysis/Alabama.pdf

Basically, the church school acts as an "umbrella" school that oversees your curriculum and your work. You don't have to be a member of the church (at least for most of them), but you are basically considered a private school under their supervision. Some church schools operate as an actual private school, while others just handle the administrative stuff and allow you to school from home.

Your only other option is to have a tutor - either a family member or someone your parents hire - who is a state-certified teacher. This is tricky or too expensive for many families, so that church school option is the one that most families go with.

Hope that helps!

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