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Home School Hand Book

We are pleased to announce the completion of PIE's Home School Hand Book.

Completing the Home School Hand Book is important to Palmetto Independent Educators mission. Our goal is to help families find the support and information they need.

The following versions of the Home School Hand Book are available.


Printed Version: The printed version of the Home School Hand Book includes the following:

  • Clear Front Report Cover

  • 78 pages of information (Color, BW)

  • Directory and Printables included

  • Laser Print (smudge proof)

  • Print Quality Paper (92 bright 24 lb)

  • Rear Cover Stock (Gray)

  • Flat CombBind Spines

  • Cost is $23.50 includes shipping for non-members

  • Cost is $20.00 free shipping for members

The Home School Hand Book is not being sold for profit. We are charging a nominal fee to cover the costs. Contact the office of PIE for further details. The Home School Hand Book is the same information found at homeschoolingwithpie.org formatted into a hand book that is available for families unable to access the Internet or prefer the printed version over the electronic version.

 


 

Electronic Version: The electronic version of the Home School Hand Book is available here as a free download. Users have our permission to download 1 copy of the electronic version of this Home School Hand Book for use on their personal computer only. You may choose to download a full copy, or individual chapters. The electronic version does not include the directory or printables.

 

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Full Copy (2545KB)

 

Table of Contents  
Introduction Download Now
Our Purpose vi
Accountability vi
Record Keeping Solutions vii
Knowledge Management Resource vii
Chapter 1 Download Now
Home Schooling with PIE 1
Third Option Accountability 1
Accountability Program 2
Documentation 5
PIE’s Calendar Year 6
Member Center 9
Membership Fee 11
Frequently asked Questions 12
Chapter 2 Download Now
Selecting Curricula 14
Taking Ownership 15
Setting Goals 16
Rigorous Courses 18
Common Educational Philosophies 21
Common Teaching Approaches 21
Curriculum Costs 28
Other Resources 29
Frequently Asked Questions 30
Chapter 3 Download Now
South Carolina State Law 32
Compulsory Attendance 32
History of Home Schooling 33
SC Code of Law 36
South Carolina State House Network 38
Home School Legal Defense Association 38
Frequently Asked Questions 41
Chapter 4 Download Now
Support Groups 44
Local Support Group 44
Free Internet Services 46
State Support Group 46
National Support Group 47
Chapter 5 Download Now
Educational Records 49
Record Keeping Solutions 50
Maintaining Educational Records 54
Lesson Plans 55
Journal (Daily Log) 57
Resource Tracking List 57
Course Description 58
Student Portfolio 58
Semi-Annual Progress Report 59
Report Card 60
High School Transcript 60
Credits, Credits, and More Credits 61
Testing Information 64
Driver Education 67
High School Diploma 68
Frequently asked Questions 70
Chapter 6 Download Now
High School 73
High School Tracks 73
College Admissions Resources 75
Palmetto Fellow Scholarship 77
High School Resources 78

Directories and printables are available through online resources as well as the printed version. Directories and printables are not available through the electronic version.
Contact the office of PIE for further information, 803 643 0807.

Online Directories: https://www.membercenter.us/PIE/directory/

Online Printables (members only): https://www.membercenter.us/PIE/_layouts/AllLibs.htm

Directory
  • Curriculum Providers
  • Driver Ed Schools
  • Educational Resources
  • Tech Schools

https://www.membercenter.us/PIE/directory/

Printables - Building Blocks (members only)
  • Progress Report
  • Report Card
  • Journal
  • Resource Tracking List
  • Course Description
  • Lesson Plan
  • Official Transcript and Personal Resume

https://www.membercenter.us/PIE/_layouts/AllLibs.htm

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