Homeschool

Homeschool options are considered by parents for reasons such as discontent with the schooling systems, the rising crimes in the schools, the ever-rising fee structures of schools, the belief that their children are not gaining much from traditional schooling system and it could also be due to various religious beliefs of parents. 

Parents nowadays are more educated than before. They hold the capability to teach their children the values and lessons taught at school. With this, the idea of educating children at home has also gained momentum. And, this is what homeschooling is all about, teaching children at home rather than sending them to any education providers. 

In India, there is not much awareness regarding homeschooling. The government of India has an RTI Act in place that states that compulsory education to every child between the ages of 7-14 should be provided. However, the government has failed to clarify on any fact regarding homeschooling. This, in turn, has forced some parents to ask for clarifications or even file petitions to get their stance cleared regarding homeschooling.

The government of India has been quite divergent on homeschooling option as they have not taken action against parents who don’t prefer sending their wards to school and also they have stated in the past that parents who are dissatisfied with the schooling system can choose to homeschool as a teaching option.

According to RTI Act, 2009, every child should be attending school, but if for any valid reason, parents choose not to, the government is not going to interfere. The only idea behind all this is schooling children, whether at home or at school. And, as far as education need of children is getting fulfilled, there is no issue with homeschooling as well.

The following are the benefits of homeschooling:

• The parents have control over what their children learn
• Helps build good relationships and bond with the children
• Provides flexibility over teaching timings
• Provides an opportunity to make learning exciting through your innovative learning ideas
• Helps provide necessary attention to your children
• Provides an opportunity that aids in practical learning experiences
• Protects your wards from the negativity of the society
• Provides an opportunity to pass on your values and beliefs to your children
• An opportunity to provide attention to subjects where your child lacks attention
• Helps in conveying your self-earned tricks and shortcuts for easy and fast learning
• Helps in teaching your children in a better and an effective manner by developing a one-to-one relationship with them
• An opportunity for your children to learn great lessons from your life experiences
• Helps make your children believe that education can be exciting and fun
• Helps in making parents aware of their children’s hidden talents
• It also helps initiate discussion between parents and their children where the parents can also learn from them

The following are the drawbacks of homeschooling:

• Face the wrath of people who do not support homeschooling
• It can lead to frustrations in children as they can’t enjoy school and make new friends
• This can sometimes make children go into depression as they have no or minimal interactions outside their home
• There will be days when you will not be able to give entire attention to them. At that time they may lag behind in studies
• You will be in constant worry about your child's education and not be able to relax much even after coming from long hours of work
• Large costs are involved in homeschooling as the study material, and other resources need to be bought, and parents have to bear all of it on their shoulders
• Sometimes parents may lack patience when teaching children. This, in turn, may lead to your children getting distant from you
• No overall knowledge of all the subjects as parents may not be good at teaching each and everything
• No further opportunities as colleges ask for schooling certificates when seeking admissions
• Irregular learning as parents may have their personal commitments that may prevent them from daily teaching sessions

These were some interesting facts regarding homeschooling. Though homeschooling is a good and a viable option one should read through the advantages and disadvantages of the same before taking any life decision for their children because their future and success lie in your hands.

Benefits of joining hands with Hosanna House Montessori School:

• Parent Training Courses that help you train your child, through us you can become a certified Homeschool Teacher
• Syllabus, curriculum and content teaching, through us, helps you plan your lessons
• Lesson Plans are easily available from our school for your benefit
• The syllabus for your child can be directly bought from us
• We plan your timetable and keep regular checks on you and your child to ensure you are on par with the syllabus
• You can purchase all the needed material and books directly from us
• You can keep your child with us while you are being trained. A parent never needs to worry about where to leave their child until they are fully trained.
• You can start Homeschooling at any age and we are here to train you. Whether a toddler or a 10 year old, we will be able to prepare you for the Homeschooling step
• We build families. We train both the parents and anyone who will be associated with your child, to ensure everyone is on the same page
• Your child will will be certified by us and will have a report card and certificate incase you want to join in regular school later
• Mental, emotional and physical support until you are ready 
• Online and Virtual classes for you and your child to give you the classroom feel
• Your child can participate in our school events such as Sports Day and Annual Day so they don't feel left out or that they have missed out on a regular school life
• Weekly Training sessions to help you and keep you motivated

Through Hosanna Homeschooling program, your child will go through their regular exams and complete their assignments, Our program includes third party marking and syllabus checks. Your child will get a report card and leaving certificate after each assessed year and that can be used to attain admission into regular school.

If you decide to enroll your child into regular school, we will be there for you. We have collaborated with schools in India and abroad to help you with your admissions.

When you first approach the school we council you on your decisions for Homeschooling and guide you to make the right choice for your family. Each family is different and will be guided with care and consideration. Our School Coordinator and Collaboration Manager Ms. Rumi Shah will advise you through the whole process. If at any time you change your mind, you can seek admissions in any school with the report card and leaving certificate we would be providing to you.

Homeschooling is growing in popularity around the world, particularly in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. India too has started picking up with Homeschooling. Parents are more encouraged to start Homeschooling because of the strong Homeschoolers community that is constantly encouraging you. You can continue with Hosanna via our Online Learning Program. We will be there to guide you as you relocate and give you options to help you with the process. 

The Homeschooling community has grown and continues to grow in India. Our Parent base is made up of strong, helpful, ever willing individuals who encourage and motivate you through the year. When you decide to Homeschool, we connect you with thousands of Parents across the globe who are in the same boat as you. You will never be alone.

When you decide to Homeschool, we immediately start with a training program to explain the pros and cons of your decision. 

Once you enroll with our Homeschooling Program you will have access to a variety of class options.

First we train you, then we train your child.

We will provide you with The Montessori Syllabus for your childs academic year and give you the tools necessary for continuing at home.

We help you set up your home for study time and create a flexible time table with you.

We provide you with the books and assignments with definitions and explanations as needed.

We help you create deadlines and goals to keep you on schedule.

You may attend daily, weekly or monthly classes for you or your child.

If you miss or are unable to do a topic or subject, we send you the virtual aids needed, and you may attend an online class to make up for that subject. You will never have to worry about being unable to complete the syllabus, we are there to ensure you can, and you will!

Your child can attend online classes like a regular student.

Your child can attend and participate in all our School events such as Sports Day and Annual Day.

Parent Training Programs are flexible and easy to do.

Dads are encouraged to join with us.