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Homeschooling For Free!

Have you ever considered the possibility of homeschooling your children? Today, more than ever before, parents are researching alternatives to the traditional “brick and mortar” schools.
Homeschooling is an option that many have not only considered, but have actually committed to. However, once parents get a glimpse at the costs and requirements of traditional homeschooling, they are often quickly turned off by this. Despite the fact that they feel as if schools are overcrowded, dangerous, and understaffed, parents pack up their kids and continue to send them to traditional public schools. As a parent, you do not have to “settle”, frugal up and home school your child for free! Here, I will share my little secret with you….
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My husband and I are nearing our second year in homeschooling. My youngest child is in kindergarten and my oldest is in the first grade. We homeschool our children for free by engaging in public virtual school. The name of the school that we use is “Connections Academy”. The Federal Government that provides the funding for public brick and mortar schools also provides funding to this program. This is the main reason that there are no tuition costs when attending the Connections Academy. In addition to this, the curriculum is fully accredited by the Federal Government. It is also accredited by the states in which this program is offered. The following states currently participate in the Connections Academy program:

  • Florida
  • South Carolina
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Pennsylvania
  • Ohio
  • Wisconsin
  • Minnesota
  • Colorado
  • Arizona
  • California (certain regions)
  • Nevada
  • Idaho
  • Oregon
There are many states that are developing a program to use with the Connections Academy and plan to offer availability of the program soon. These include the following:
  • Hawaii
  • Georgia
  • Indiana
  • Arkansas
  • New Mexico
  • Utah
  • Washington
In addition to being tuition-free, there are many other advantages to implementing the use of this homeschooling program. Seeing that this is a “virtual” school system, it is required that all students have a computer and a printer to use. Believe it or not, the school will actually provide these two very necessary components to ensure that their students are able to complete the assignments, conduct research, keep in contact with the school, and more. The internet is also required. While you must obtain your internet service, the Connections Academy will send you an “Internet Subsidiary” check once every three months or so to help cover the expenses of the internet. If you are looking to frugal up, taking part in this school program is definitely the way to go!

Now, you are probably sitting there thinking “this is just too good to be true, there has to be a catch!” I am here to tell you right now, there is absolutely no catch when it comes to participating in this free homeschooling program. Connections Academy will actually provide all of the school books, DVD’s, CD’s, and other educational tools in order to ensure that “no child is left behind”. You will also receive a few basic supplies, such as:

  • Pencils
  • Writing Tablets
  • Globes
  • Crayons
  • Rulers
  • And, MORE!
How much more frugal can you get than this? I mean, free tuition, free books, free supplies, free money to pay for your internet, free computer, free printer…I mean, you are saving THOUSANDS right there! But, wait! There is more!

The Connections Academy employs one of the largest sectors of certified and professional educators, counselors, and others that are available as a resource to your and your family. If your student is struggling with a particular subject or lesson, you can call or email one of these professionals and they will get back in touch with you and assist in any way possible! No more tutoring expenses! No more calling around to counselors when a child feels the need to talk to someone! No more burdening yourself with the issue of not understanding a subject or being able to help your child! Now, you can get free counseling and tutoring sessions – all it costs is a little time! Now, that is what I am talking about when I say “Frugal UP!”

How much does it cost you when your child’s school goes on a field trip? How much time does it take to prepare lunches and making sure plans are set in place with the school? With the Connections Academy, many different field trips are taken each year. We attend the Florida Connections Academy and the recent field trip list reflects the following:

  • Silver Springs
  • Crystal River
  • Brevard Zoo
  • Jacksonville Zoo
  • And many, many more!
When you take a field trip with the Connections Academy, you can enjoy meeting other families, the faculty and staff at Connections Academy, as well as reduced prices considering the fact that you are traveling with a large, school group. You can pay up to 75% off standard ticket prices to major attractions and areas located throughout your region. This is great savings! If you always wanted to visit various places, but never could afford it, now you can! In addition to this, the meeting of the other families at these events makes them even more attractive!

By homeschooling your child in the Connections Academy, you never have to worry over lesson plans again! They have this handy little program that is called the “Learning Management System”, or “LMS”. Your child’s courses are carefully outlined and scheduled into the LMS. All you have to do is the assignments, logging in areas that are required, checking assignments as completed, and marking attendance! Now, you can make the most of your money, and your time! How awesome is that?

Now that you know that you can homeschool your child for free, why not get started? Enrollment is now open for new students at: http://www.connectionsacademy.com/ . Get started today and enjoy all the money that you will save by doing so!

-Angie Shiflett

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