SAN MARCOS HOME ED GROUP
We
are a network of families who homeschool or are exploring the
possibility. We are an inclusive group composed of members who are
willing to share their homeschooling experiences. Each member speaks
only to their individual experience. We respect each family's
educational choices. We do not charge dues, and there are no special
membership requirements. We invite everyone to participate in our
activities. In addition, we do not specifically endorse or promote
the views of individuals, groups, or organizations whose names may be shared as
resources; such references are for your information and investigation
only. This group takes, with permission, the organizational
premises of the Austin Area Homeschoolers http://www.austin360.com/community/groups/homeschoolers/index.html
Please
join our Egroup and/or come to the Children’s Park on C.M. Allen Parkway.
We
meet on Wednesday AND now on Friday around 12:30.
We
have adopted the Blue/Purple native plant bed at the Interpretive Greenhouse
Center http://ci.san-marcos.tx.us/parks_greenhouse.htm located at 430
Riverside. Please join us to in our
efforts to beautify Crook Park and learn about our native plants.
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Home
Schooling your child is legal in Texas!
Basis
for our right to homeschool ...
The
court case of Leeper v. Arlington ISD is the basis for our right to homeschool
in Texas. It establishes that homeschools are private schools.
Private schools are not regulated in Texas, as our state constitution (Article
7 Sec 2) only authorizes the legislature to establish and maintain public
schools, not private or parochial schools. The following is an
excerpt from the Leeper decision, the part that sets out the basic guidelines.
Should you wish to read the entire decision, look for Leeper v. Arlington
Indep. School Dist., No 17-88761-85 Tarrant County Judicial Ct. Apr. 13, 1987.
Statutory
requirement for approval of program - None
Statutory
requirements for home teacher - None
Statutory
requirement for student testing - The state is prohibited from requiring
standardized testing of homeschoolers.
Letter
of intent - Notification is not required, but school attendance officers can
make "reasonable" inquiries as to whether or not a child is school.
LINKS:
Austin
Area Homeschool Newcomers Guide http://www.geocities.com/austinareahomeschoolers/online/
TAFFIE
(Texas Advocates for Freedom in Education) – http://www.jsoft.com/archive/taffie/
Texas
Home School Coalition -- www.thsc.org
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For ages 8 and up in San Antonio:
> 4 part Wed night lecture series beginning Oct 2:
> Oct 2 - Ancient Civilizations Part 1: Egypt: Kingdom of the Nile
> Oct 9 - Ancient Civilizations Part 2: Greece: Cradle of Western
Civilization
> Oct 16- Ancient Civilizations Part 3: The Maya: Pyramids in the Jungle
> Oct 23- Ancient Civilizations Part 4: Anasazi and Mississippian Culture
> - North American Cities before Columbus
>
> For all ages:
>
> San Antonio - October 5 Caravan Tour of the San Antonio Missions
>
> The Original Extreme Sports: The Mayan Ball Game, The First Olympics and
> Gladiators
> Houston - Oct 11, Woodlands - Oct 12
> Arlington - Oct 21, Mesquite (DFW) - Oct 22
>
> Wrap It Up, Ill Need It Later: All About Mummies
> San Antonio - Oct 26
>
> What Does an Archaeologist Really Do?
> College Station - Nov 1
> Austin - Nov 2
http://www.swt.edu/~rw04/pack1954/
Information on Cub Scouts (1st – 5th grade age) through Pack 1954.
http://www.corridor.net/tv_bsa/t-1954/t-1954home.htm
Information on Boy Scouts (6th grade +) through Troop 1954.
http://www.themathacademy.com/
Math Classes taught by David Swarbuck in N.Central Austin. Well worth the drive.
http://www.zachscott.com/education/kid.html
Homeschool Drama classes held at Zachary Scott Theatre in Austin.
Christian
Home Educators
Jeannie Huber, President
(512) 396-1345
Meets: Monday 1st Baptist Church 8:30-12
http://www.co.hays.tx.us/departments/sheriff/Crime Prevention/default.htm
Junior Deputy Academy - is a summer time five-day program to make kids aware of what the Sheriff's Office does and let them know they can communicate with law enforcement.
go to the link for the Parks and Rec page
Swim Team
Practice is held Monday through Friday from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Activity Center Natatorium. For more information please contact (512) 396-8004.
Game Room at the Activity Center
Check it out! We've got games! Come and play ping pong, bumper pool, fuseball, or one of 20 board games. Check out equipment or games from the front desk. Youths age 17 and under can get a FREE game room membership to the Activity Center.
http://www.hckarate.com/home.htm
Hill Country Karate
Tuesdays at the Activity Center beginning September 3, 2002..Tuesdays at the Activity Center beginning September 3, 2002..Ages 5 – 12 meet at 7:00 p.m., Ages 13-to-adult meet at 8:00 p.m. The classes meet for 1 hour. Fee: $40 for 10 weeks. Registration will be accepted at the class through September 17.
If anyone has anything that should be added to this list, please email me.
mailto:amberhobo@sanmarcos.net