We are a private umbrella school that is exclusive to homeschoolers in the state of Florida. |
Here at Life Learning Academy, we believe that homeschool families should be free to choose from a variety of options for how to satisfy the legal requirements for homeschooling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I register my child with Life Learning Academy?
Simply click on the "Get Started" button below to begin the registration process.
What documents must I gather and submit?
1. Your registration form.
2. Since Life Learning Academy is registered as a private school in Florida, health and immunization records will need to be submitted when you register. You will submit a school-entry health exam (or a statement signed by the parent citing exemption based on religious reasons.) You will also submit your child's immunization records (or exemption form from the Department of Health.)
3. Attendance records. These will be submitted to Life Learning Academy quarterly. You will receive a simple document on which you can record your attendance each quarter.
Attendance records will be required at the end of each quarter: September - November, December - February, March - May, and June - August. 180 days are required by law, and you can keep these records however you wish. If you meet your 180 days by the third quarter for example, it is not necessary to send attendance records for the fourth quarter. You do not have to follow any traditional set schedule.
Will I have to register my children as home educated students through my county school board office?
No. Since Life Learning Academy is a private school in Florida, you will not register your children as home educated students with your county school board office. If your students are currently registered with your county office, and you would like to register with Life Learning Academy, simply send a letter of termination of homeschooling to your county office within 30 days of registering with Life Learning Academy. It is your responsibility as a homeschooling parent to know the laws.
What types of exams with my children be required to take?
That is up to you and how you run your homeschool program. Life Learning Academy does not require any exams or testing. We are a private school, and therefore, our students are not required to take any state standardized or nationally normed test.. If you would like to have your children tested for your own peace of mind, we recommend going through academicexcellence.com
If we register with Life Learning Academy, will we have the freedom to choose our own curriculum?
Yes. Absolutely. Life Learning Academy simply maintains your private school records and attendance. You are free to use whatever homeschool curriculum you wish. A list of some of the more popular curriculum choices can be found here.
What is the tuition fee?
The yearly fee is $99 per child annually.
What is included?
We are a unique umbrella school because we don't offer the traditional services that some umbrella schools offer. Some offer just a "cover" for your homeschool with no additional services.. Some umbrella schools offer classes, while others offer transcript services.
We want to offer more, however, we believe that transcript keeping is an important part of the homeschool life and experience and is best managed by both the homeschool parent and the homeschooled student together. We are always happy to help and advise, and that is part of what you'll receive at Life Learning Academy.
Your low yearly tuition fee includes nine consulting sessions (one each month by email) with Terri Hedrick, M.S.,, owner an operator of Life Learning Academy. Terri is also a homeschool parent, homeschool consultant and educator.. Terri has worked with hundreds of homeschooling families over the years and offers practical, sound advice that you can use. Her regular consulting fee is $60 per hour.
The cost of the consulting appointments you will receive as a member of Life Learning Academy is valued at over $500 and is completely FREE with your yearly tuition, no matter how many students you enroll.
See the Registration Page to register today!
Simply click on the "Get Started" button below to begin the registration process.
What documents must I gather and submit?
1. Your registration form.
2. Since Life Learning Academy is registered as a private school in Florida, health and immunization records will need to be submitted when you register. You will submit a school-entry health exam (or a statement signed by the parent citing exemption based on religious reasons.) You will also submit your child's immunization records (or exemption form from the Department of Health.)
3. Attendance records. These will be submitted to Life Learning Academy quarterly. You will receive a simple document on which you can record your attendance each quarter.
Attendance records will be required at the end of each quarter: September - November, December - February, March - May, and June - August. 180 days are required by law, and you can keep these records however you wish. If you meet your 180 days by the third quarter for example, it is not necessary to send attendance records for the fourth quarter. You do not have to follow any traditional set schedule.
Will I have to register my children as home educated students through my county school board office?
No. Since Life Learning Academy is a private school in Florida, you will not register your children as home educated students with your county school board office. If your students are currently registered with your county office, and you would like to register with Life Learning Academy, simply send a letter of termination of homeschooling to your county office within 30 days of registering with Life Learning Academy. It is your responsibility as a homeschooling parent to know the laws.
What types of exams with my children be required to take?
That is up to you and how you run your homeschool program. Life Learning Academy does not require any exams or testing. We are a private school, and therefore, our students are not required to take any state standardized or nationally normed test.. If you would like to have your children tested for your own peace of mind, we recommend going through academicexcellence.com
If we register with Life Learning Academy, will we have the freedom to choose our own curriculum?
Yes. Absolutely. Life Learning Academy simply maintains your private school records and attendance. You are free to use whatever homeschool curriculum you wish. A list of some of the more popular curriculum choices can be found here.
What is the tuition fee?
The yearly fee is $99 per child annually.
What is included?
We are a unique umbrella school because we don't offer the traditional services that some umbrella schools offer. Some offer just a "cover" for your homeschool with no additional services.. Some umbrella schools offer classes, while others offer transcript services.
We want to offer more, however, we believe that transcript keeping is an important part of the homeschool life and experience and is best managed by both the homeschool parent and the homeschooled student together. We are always happy to help and advise, and that is part of what you'll receive at Life Learning Academy.
Your low yearly tuition fee includes nine consulting sessions (one each month by email) with Terri Hedrick, M.S.,, owner an operator of Life Learning Academy. Terri is also a homeschool parent, homeschool consultant and educator.. Terri has worked with hundreds of homeschooling families over the years and offers practical, sound advice that you can use. Her regular consulting fee is $60 per hour.
The cost of the consulting appointments you will receive as a member of Life Learning Academy is valued at over $500 and is completely FREE with your yearly tuition, no matter how many students you enroll.
See the Registration Page to register today!
