HOMESCHOOLING enrollment options

A Little History: "Homeschooling" was practiced in the state of Florida only in private schools until 1985, then the Florida legislature invited students to register publicly with the state without requiring enrollment in a school. Still, many private schools remained open for enrollment to continue this "parent directed" model with the added benefits of privacy and one-on-one support. Two Choices to Enroll in Homeschooling Choice # 1. Register with Family Tree Private School while enrolled with your local public school district. Parents can choose to register with us for the added support, services and documentation Family Tree Private School provides. Enrolling with the district is free, but there are fees for registering with Family Tree. When registering with Family Tree Private School you stay enrolled with the district and do not enroll in our school (because you cannot be enrolled in two places at the same time). The benefits you receive include, comprehensive one-on-one support and professional guidance for curriculum and testing choices, transcripts, report cards and a homeschool diploma. Choice #2. Enroll in Family Tree Private School as a private school student. Family Tree Private School students who enroll in our school are not considered "homeschoolers" but are considered 100% private school students for all intents and purposes of the law. Our students, whether registered or enrolled have the same options to enjoy local homeschool support groups and activities and receive comprehensive one-on-one support and professional guidance for curriculum and testing choices, transcripts, report cards and a diploma. See our School Profile * Fees * and read our School Introduction and Philosophy. * Click Here to request an Enrollment Application.

BENEFITS OF ENROLLING WITH FAMILY TREE private school

1. Complete privacy

You do not interact with the district at all. Don't answer their questions nor submit information or tests to them if asked. Refer any official that comes in contact with you to Family Tree Private School's director.

2. Choice of reputable curricula and activities

There are many great choices of homeschooling curricula to choose from, and you are free to mix and match what you feel works best with your student's learning style.

3. OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION

Official Documentation to validate academic progress is important for students, families and institutions. We provide students with report cards, transcripts and diplomas to share with family and friends, or for transfers to other institutions. We also verify GPAs that help reduce car insurance rates and verify enrollment for work or other programs.

4. One-on-one support

You will have one-on-one support with Nancy Moral to guide you in everything from choosing your curricula and activities, behavior motivation, testing, or college/career counseling.

5. High school credits for church activities, hobbies, job training, etc.

Students earn high school credit for activities they pursue under their parent's direction. It's easy to use Benchmarks to guide your personalized program to fulfill high school credit requirements.

6. Access to classes, such as Florida Virtual School, dual enrollment, etc.

Students of Family Tree Private School can apply for dual enrollment programs open to all private school students in Florida. Classes completed are submitted to Family Tree Private School are included on the student's transcript. Click Here for fees for Family Tree Private School (Same fees apply for students who only register and do not enroll.)