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Boys and Mud... |
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Homeschool Day at the Atlanta Botanical Garden |
My most important choices and considerations were for them:
What to teach, when, and how. What works and what doesn't. College lectures. Field trips for science, history, writing, and art. Homeschool classes. Tutors. Homeschool events at Fernbank, Atlanta History Center, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Stone Mountain. Friends. Playdates. Swim Team. Boyscouts. Testing. What hours can I work away from home without disrupting their education?
Much of that has now come to a quiet conclusion. This year is the end of our homeschooling. John Robert chose to leave homeschool and attend Morgan County High School in ninth grade. He is now going to be a senior! Next year, Spencer will do the same. John Robert will drive them both to school.
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John Robert and his girlfriend at this year's academic awards ceremony. |
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Denver dissecting a frog in vertebrate anatomy. |
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Success with his egg experiment in LEAD high school Physics. |
I feel both loss and relief. It is time for the boys to move into bigger educational circles. Spencer and Denver loved their classes at LEAD over the past three years, and they have become so independent that they rarely rely on me for daily assistance with academics.
I am thrilled and grateful for all of the time we've had together over the years. I have been witness to their marvelous discoveries, insights, and questions. I already miss the teamwork of learning and discovering together.
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Megalodon shark jaws. |
Meanwhile, although a graduation ceremony in homeschool might be a little silly, I do think it's time for a party! These guys deserve to celebrate their successes.
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Stone Summit climbing walls. |
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Spencer reading to Denver. |
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Spencer programming his robot. |
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All three boys with a friend. Programming. |
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If you are late to breakfast, your seat may be taken. |