Frequently
Asked Questions about Christian Academy of
America and Homeschooling
Q. “Aren’t
all Home School Academies the same?”
A. Christian
Academy of America
customizes the homeschooling
experience for each
family and each child
utilizes several individualized,
flexible curriculums,
coupled with on-call
support for all your
administrative and
academic needs. In
addition, the school
schedule is left in
the hands of the parent.
An
additional note: Many
cyber schools or online distance learning schools
are now being operated under state control.
This means, a state-controlled curriculum with
no teaching of God, our Savior and Lord Jesus
Christ, or His principles.
Q. “What
are the requirements for home schooling?”
A. Homeschooling
requirements differ
from State to State.
The organization
with your State’s
homeschooling requirements
is located on the
Internet at www.HSLDA.org.
Q. “ Are
nationally standardized achievement tests
utilized in Christian Academy of America?”
A. Yes,
C.A.A. uses the Stanford
10 online assessment
. This is a nationally
recognized achievement
test and C.A.A.
is pleased to offer
this test for 4th
- 12th grades beginning
in the spring of
2012.
Q. “How
many students home school in the United States?”
A. More
than two millions
children are home
schooling in the
U.S., according to
the U.S. Census Bureau.
Government statistics
show that the number
of new homeschooling
families is rising
15 to 20 percent
each year.
Q. “How
do children who school at home socialize
with other children?”
A. Regardless
of where they receive
their education,
children interact
with parents, family
members, neighbors,
friends and people
in the community.
In fact, we know
from experience that
the socialization
children receive
during homeschooling
is healthier, happier
and more productive
than the so-called
socialization that
occurs in most traditional
schools. Community-based
programs like soccer,
baseball and gymnastics
are just a few examples
of activities in
which home school
kids regularly participate.
Church activities
are also an important
part of children’s
socialization. In
addition, many school
districts allow home
school students to
participate in extracurricular
activities from band
to drama to sports.
Q. “Do
home school families have access to extracurricular
activities?”
A. Homeschooling
is a very efficient
method of education.
In other words, a
lot more learning
takes place in four
hours of home school
than in a traditional
school setting. That
means that children
who are home schooled
have more time to
pursue their hobbies
and interests and
talents. At Christian
Academy of America,
you and your child
are not constrained
by a regimented school
day. In fact, CAA
has helped many elite
athletes as well
as actors gain the
education they need
while still pursuing
their passion.