Hewitt Homeschool – a high school option for us

I am still trying to discern whether or not Sam will be attending high school next year or continue homeschooling. Sam seems to be very agreeable either way. I’ve been researching the different homeschool options available to me. I do think that I want a service that can help me prepare and produce a high school transcript that he can use as he goes on to college. I am looking at the typical Catholic choices, such as Mother of Divine Grace and Kolbey. (I’m not considering Seton.)
But as I was looking around the HSLDA web site I found some other options for high school and I thought I would just take a peek at what else is out there. One of the schools that has really piqued my interest is Hewitt. I used some of their kindergarten materials in the past and was pleased with them, but I had kind of forgotten about them in the interim. I was pleased that they do provide services to high school students.

The advantages of Hewitt is that it does provide transcripts and diplomas. It also offers in depth counseling and evaluations for students that would help keep Sam directed and accountable to someone besides me. It’s a little expensive at $525/year or $50 per month. There are no family discounts which is unfortunate.

What I really like about them is their flexibility!

From their website:
Although we recommend specific texts, we work with parents and students whenever alternate texts are desired. We also allow the creation of courses we do not currently offer (e.g., logic, philosophy, zoology). While enrolled with us students can submit grades from classes with private teachers, high schools, or colleges for credit. You can enroll with us at any time of the year, and we also welcome students midyear (please call Hewitt for prices for a half-year enrollment).

Sam could get credit for his piano lessons, singing in the church choir, working with his father, and other activities. I really like that. I am also happy that they use Jay Wile’s science program and Saxon Math. If I want a writing option for Sam, they’ll accept that too.

From the website:

Yes, these are common electives. There are two ways of receiving credit. First, the student may record time spent for nongraded credit (150 hours = 1 credit; 37.5 hours = 1 quarter’s credit). However, if the student has a qualified teacher who is willing to assign a grade, you may submit that grade and it will be recorded on the evaluation and transcript (time spent should still be recorded, even if a grade is given).

They are a nondenomination school. They do require reading through the bible during high school, which I think is a plus! I think the work we do in the Didache Religion books can also be counted if I work with the advisor on it.

Introduction To Catholicism Student Text

So while I am not certain yet that this is the way we are leaning, I am very pleased with what I see with Hewitt and am definitely considering it as one of my strongest options!



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