Rosewood Academy and High School

Our Philosophy
Learning is a verb different than teaching or
educating- learning is something you do, not
something done to you. A child owns the word
“learn”. Children are not only capable of learning
but want to learn. The home is an ideal setting
for children to explore their unique talents,
develop their strengths, and realize their
potential. When a child becomes aware of their
capabilities, a beautiful thing happens; independence,
self-direction, aspirations, and free creative expression
ensue. A child that is alive and full of vitality experiences
true self-esteem.

Let’s step back and allow children freedom through time, space and love to explore their world at their pace.  Allow them to discover the hidden treasures within themselves and without.  Step back and be amazed at the wonder, the excitement, the thrill , and zeal for life.  Trust in our children’s desire to learn and help them to believe in themselves.

“Freedom is necessary for the child because only under freedom can he grow his natural way – the good way.” A.S. Neill

Learning suggestions for young children:

Elementary age

:: Become aware of your child’s learning style. Children’s Corner

:: Read aloud as much as you can – books above child’s reading level. Good literature improves vocabulary, grammar and writing. Early Years Read-Alouds

:: Games, puzzles, drawing, any creative activities are very important for the imagination and creativity. Draw-Write-Now

:: Keep structured learning minimal. Reading, writing and math can be accomplished in 1 to 2 hours.

:: If your child is losing focus try cross brain exercises: Reverse jumping jacks (arms up when legs are together). Toe touches with opposite hand. Brain Exercises

:: If you or your child become stressed, take the day off or find a new way to present the material.  Avoiding Homeschool Burnout

Middle age

:: Use child’s interests and strengths for subject material.

:: Begin more challenging high school subjects that your child excels in the most.

:: Spend time on subjects your child enjoys.  If math is difficult, work on it, but don’t neglect their love for art, music, writing etc….

:: Allow subjects to take more than a year or less than a year.  Taking time to understand algebra will go a long way when it comes time for college.

Learner License (15 yrs)
You will need the following in order to attain a learner license:

. U.S. birth certificate (certified and issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics).

. Social Security number verification.

. Acceptable proof of school enrollment or graduation.**

. $5 testing fee (no checks)

. $23 to purchase license (no checks)

**Home educators will need the Enrollment/Exclusion Form
signed and filled out by your cover school’s administrator.

• Article 1 General Provisions.
• Section 16-28-1 Definitions.
• Section 16-28-2 Purposes of article.
• Section 16-28-2.1 Adoption of standards for mandatory attendance policy; parents held accountable; enforcement.
• Section 16-28-2.2 Establishment of program by local boards to inform parents of educational responsibilities.
• Section 16-28-3 Ages of children required to attend school; church school students exempt from operation of this section.
• Section 16-28-4 Minimum age at which child may enter.
• Section 16-28-5 Private tutor.
• Section 16-28-6 Children exempt from attending public school.
• Section 16-28-7 Report of enrollment.
• Section 16-28-8 Reports required must be furnished.
• Section 16-28-9 List of children who should attend school — Required.
• Section 16-28-10 List of children who should attend school — How lists prepared.
• Section 16-28-11 Enrollment report and list of potential students compared.
• Section 16-28-12 Person in loco parentis responsible for child’s school attendance and behavior; noncompliance; local boards to promulgate written behavior policy, contents, annual distribution, receipt to be documented; school officials required to report noncompliance; failure to report suspected violation; district attorneys vigorously to enforce provisions.
• Section 16-28-13 Burden of proof on person in loco parentis.
• Section 16-28-14 Habitual truant.
• Section 16-28-15 Absence must be explained.
• Section 16-28-16 Cases of nonenrollment and nonattendance; withdrawal of enrollment.
• Section 16-28-17 When child may be taken into custody.
• Section 16-28-18 Record kept by attendance officer.
• Section 16-28-19 Attendance districts.
• Section 16-28-20 Compensation of attendance officers.
• Section 16-28-21 Juvenile court jurisdiction.
• Section 16-28-22 Prosecutions.
• Section 16-28-23 Attendance register and rules and regulations as evidence.
• Section 16-28-24 Church schools may waive exemptions specified in this article.
• Article 2 Conditioning of Driving Privileges upon School Attendance.
• Section 16-28-40 License applicant under 19 to provide documentation of school enrollment, etc.; denial of application if requiste status not shown; role of school attendance official; effect of withdrawal from school; effect of conviction for certain pistol offenses on driving privileges.
• Section 16-28-41 Written guidelines to be provided.
• Section 16-28-42 Adoption of regulations.
• Section 16-28-43 Article not to deny rights of exceptional children.
• Section 16-28-44 Article not to deny constitutional rights of children.
• Section 16-28-45 Construction with other attendance and vehicle laws.

Dealing with Truant/Attendance Officers

If you are visited by a truant or attendance officer, show them your copy of the Church School Enrollment Form (CSEF).
You are free to give them my name and phone number and ask them to call me with any questions, if needed.  Remember, you are not required to show a truant officer anything other than the CSEF.  Make sure you get their name and a badge number and a card. There have been reports of false identities.

If the superintendent’s office calls, let them know when you enrolled with Rosewood Academy and that you have filed the appropriate form with the BOE, your CSEF. If they are unable to access that form, you can fax or mail them a copy. Please keep your CSEF in a safe place. If any other problems arise, ask them to contact me.

The local schools, including all teachers, counselors and principals only receive the Request for School Records (RSR) in order to send the students records to the new school – there are no other forms or records you are required to give them. Once enrolled in Rosewood Academy you are no longer obliged to public school policy.

If there is any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get
the other person’s point of view and see things from that
person’s angle as well as from your own.”
-Henry Ford