Are online courses right for your homeschool?

Are Scio Academy courses a good fit for my child?   

Many parents wonder if the courses at Scio Academy are a good fit for their child. This is a great question to address. While the courses at Scio will help your child to study math and writing, they are for both you and your child. Scio courses provide the syllabus, video lessons, and homework help that your child needs to complete an independent study of mathematics and writing. What do I mean by independent study? 

I don't mean that your child is left alone. I mean that your child is self-motivated. No one can force you to learn. Without taking ownership of his education, a person cannot truly learn.

"All men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their own education." Sir Walter Scott

Our math and writing courses provide the course description and game plan for you, as the parent, to hold your child accountable and give him clarity on the goals for a solid education. They also give your child the nuts and bolts help that he needs to do a job well done and learn.  Between the video lessons and email tutor support, Scio Academy is the perfect homeschool resource for homeschoolers who strive to learn and love freedom. 

So, is Scio Academy right for you and your family? 

• • Do you like the freedom to create your own schedule? 
  • Do you want your student to complete a solid math and writing education?
  • Do you want to maintain your authority as your child's educator? 
  • Do you want to assess and grade your own way?
  • Do you expect your child to put in effort to learn?
  • Do you not want to have to answer complex math questions? 
  • Do you want help editing papers?
  • Do you want your child to see math for what it truly is and not just a workbook?
  • Do you want your child to develop great thinking skills? 

If you relate to these questions, then Scio Academy is a great fit for you! 

Here is what Scio Academy provides to help you build a solid math education: 

1. The syllabus for you and your child to follow to complete the math text
2. Lesson videos to explain the concepts from each lesson from the syllabus
3. Live sessions to answer student's homework questions
4. Email access to your math tutor to ask questions

Scio's writing society provides: 

1. Weekly grammar tips and lessons 
2. Weekly live writing classes for both middle and high school students
3. Monthly editing service for your child to receive individualized help

As I often tell my children, "I cannot force you to learn. But I can give you the tools that you need to complete the job well. All you need to do is pick them up." However you plan to help your child conquer his math and writing education this year, we are here to help you and your family thrive as homeschoolers!