CAVA

So we homeschool through CAVA otherwise known as the California Virtual Academy. So far its been really good. They send you all the materials, textbooks, science experient stuff, Level 1-3 readers, paints, musical instruments, a computer etc. And this is all complimentary because it is a public school. The teacher that was assigned to us is nice, easily reached, and actually comes to our house at the end of every quarter to check up with us. The website has the lesson plans already layed out for us so we can see what needs to be done everyday and we check off lessons as we complete them as well as logging attendence. However- I would like to be able to choose my own curriculum (something christian based) and take a language (I'd do French although apparently it would be better to speak Spanish in California...)
I really love the idea of the Trivium or Classical schooling and I am trying to maintain that sort of overall method, by focusing on memorization, handwriting (which she hates) and reading of literature. Check out this site for a brief summary of classical education. http://www.triviumpursuit.com/articles/ten_to_do_before_ten.php

I want to give my kids the best education possible by providing them with as many enriching experiences as possible. Ive heard so many people say oh kids have to learn to be adults by dealing with each other (in public school) but I think thats such a load of bull. Taking abuse from other ill raised kids on a daily basis, trying drugs, and having "relations" does not make someone a better adult. Positive people and experiences is what makes a happy life. Does anyone really look back and say gosh Im so glad that bully picked on me in 3rd grade? But what doesnt kill ya makes ya stronger right? Maybe

Anyway check out this link to a Floating Classroom article about a young homeschooler names Katarina who gets to sail around the Bahamas as she learns! Talk about awesome. Thats what were gonna shoot for! http://www.floatingclassroom.com/interviews/katarina.php