It?s time to think home schooling

Gov. Phil Bredesen greets Warren County residents at the Civic Center on Wednesday. Around 200 people showed up to meet the governor during his four-day, 16-city tour.

There are two sets of home school procedures for the 2006-07 school year, which is always the case according to Warren County director of attendance Jane Allison. One set is for independent home schools, and the other set is for church-related home schools.

All parents or guardians who are interested in conducting an independent home school or a church-related home school should register with the Warren County School System before Aug. 1, 2006.

The registration is to make sure people who chose this educational option meet specified educational requirements.

?They must have the required diploma, degree or waiver with them during registration,? said Allison.

Parents or guardians may register their home school student from Aug. 1 to Sept. 1 by paying a late fee of $20 for each week the registration is late. There is a maximum charge of $80.

Registration is also a time when regulations regarding home schooling is discussed.

? Attendance must be reported. The attendance report, confirming the child spent four hours per day and 180 days per year in school, must be sent to the director of schools at the end of the school year.

? Tests are required. These are the same tests required for public school students. Falling below grade level for one year or more could result in the child being required to enroll in public or private school unless the child is learning disabled.

If you want further information call 668-4022 or come by 2548 Morrison Street and pick up a booklet that explains home schooling.