The Metro Times Atlanta August 2018 | Page 8

AUGUST 2018 Page 8 EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT HOMESCHOOL COMMUNITY time, dedication, and sacrifice to homeschool a child. Though homeschooling can be challenging, the right community partnerships can make it a successful and enjoyable experience. Registering with homeschooling endeavors will be more effective or become as easy as ABC with these critical essentials. Come In and Tour Rockdale County's Newest Accredited Private School www.HighAchieversEC.org Want Schedule a Tour: Call us 678-806-5578 Accountability: Register with an accredited homeschool group. by Dr. Nadra Powell They will help you stay up-to-date on current events, socialization arents are their child’s opportunity, curriculum questions first educator. From the and much more. moment they’re born, they begin learning language, dialect, Baseline: Create a simple system mannerism, cultures and so much that works as a baseline for daily more. However, some parents extend homeschooling. You can always the learning opportunities beyond be more creative but if you have a the early years by becoming their simple baseline system, then every child’s administrators and providing day can be productive. the academic instruction. Collaborate: Collaboration is The state of Georgia allows parents truly a requirement of an effective and guardians to be a child’s legal homeschool experience, especially educator and administrator. Just during the first few years. As you work register on the Georgia Department of through the school year, you’ll have Education website as a homeschool many questions, even if you’re an student, and you’ll have full control of educator by profession because each your child’s educational career. There child and school year will honestly are many benefits to homeschooling. be its own unique situation. Build As the educator, you are in control of relationships with other homeschool the academic pacing, the curriculum, families to create a positive and the school calendar, the lesson plans, powerful support system. the attendance, the testing, and the learning environment. Whether you decide to homeschool or attend a private school/public school, I commend parents who decide I wish everyone a fantastic school to homeschool. It takes much year. P Applications Available For Summer School And 2018-2019 School Year Personalized Instruction Hands-on Learning Critical Thinking Science, Tech, Art, Engineering and Math COFFEE BREAK WITH DR.ANDREA DARE TO SOAR! • What have you intentionally done in the last month to move out of your comfort zone? You have to be intentional about it. Make it a priority to meet or do something out of the ordinary. “TO MAKE THE BEST BETTER” The Rockdale County 4-H Club needs your assistance to fulfill their motto, “To Make The Best Better.” It is one of the largest youth organizations in the world. Georgia 4-H is a part of the University of Georgia’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. They help youth develop skills such as public speaking in a fun and constructive environment. 4-H offers a variety of opportunities for the youth in our community to enhance skills such as leadership, public speaking, and team building. They also provide the exploration of career