PA Home Education Objectives
From the PA Home Education law regarding objectives (in
bold type):
“(1) A notarized affidavit of the parent or guardian
or other person having legal custody of the child or children, filed
prior to the commencement of the home education program and annually
thereafter on August 1 with the superintendent of the school district
of residence and which sets forth:
the name of the supervisor of the home education program who shall be responsible
for the provision of instruction;
the name and age of each child who shall participate in the home education
program;
the address and telephone number of the home education program site;
that such subjects as required by law are offered in the English language,
including an outline of proposed education objectives by subject
area;
evidence that the child has been immunized in accordance with the provisions
of section 1303 (a) and has received the health and medical services required
for students of the child's age or grade level in Article XIV;
and that the home education program shall comply with the provisions of this
section
and that the notarized affidavit shall be satisfactory evidence thereof.
The required outline of proposed educational objectives
shall not be utilized by the superintendent in determining if the
home education program is out
of compliance with this section and section 1327. The affidavit shall contain
a certification to be signed by the supervisor that the supervisor, all adults
living in the home and persons having legal custody of a child or children
in a home education program have not been convicted of the criminal offenses
enumerated in subsection (e) of section 111 within five years immediately
preceding the date of the affidavit.”
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PHEA recommends keeping the objectives vague, using a general, broad
approach with each subject. This gives flexibility during the school
year, removing pressure from the Home Education supervisor to achieve
each objective to the letter! Remember, the objectives cannot be used
to determine the home educating family’s compliance with the law.
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Click here for elementary objectives in a PDF file: Elementary
Objectives.pdf
Click here for secondary objectives in a PDF file: Secondary
Objectives.pdf
Click here to access the PHEA School
District Violations page
Home Education Program Educational Objectives
for School Year ___________
English-
Read wide variety of books and types of literature.
Utilize library.
Improve spelling .
Improve knowledge of grammar.
Improve writing skills.
Arithmetic-
Improve computation skills.
Master new topics as introduced.
Use math in daily living.
History-
Increase knowledge of World / American / Pennsylvania history.
Read biographies.
Study historical topics of interest.
Geography-
Improve map and globe skills.
Increase knowledge of U.S. geography.
Increase knowledge of world geography.
Civics-
Better understanding of local / state / federal government.
Improve knowledge of Constitution.
Science-
Continue study of Life / Earth / Physical sciences.
Safety Education:
Basic First Aid knowledge to include fire safety.
Health:
Continue to incorporate good nutrition and exercise into daily living.
Increase awareness of the dangers of substance abuse.
Physical Education:
Incorporate exercise into daily routine.
Music:
Increase appreciation for all types of music.
Recognize music as a form of expression.
Art:
Increase appreciation for all types of art.
Use art as a form of expression.
Questions on Objectives? Email PHEA@phea.net
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