Workshops:
In addition to being your local third option accountability association, Faithful Scholars offers several workshops ($10/couple) and retreats ($20/mom) according to registration and requests. 2010-2011 topics include:
| Fall Retreat | August 13/14, 2010, 5pm - 5pm | The Oratory | |
| First Time Homeschooler Kindergarten/Elementary Need-to-Knows Workshop | August 26, 2010, 6:30pm | Starbucks on Celanese, Rock Hill | |
| First Time Homeschooler Kindergarten/Elementary Need-To-Knows Workshop | September 2, 2010, 6:30pm | BacknThyme on Confederate, Fort Mill | |
| Records & Reports Made Simple Workshop | December 2nd, 2010, 6:30pm | BacknThyme on Confederate, Fort Mill | |
| Winter Retreat | January 21/22, 2011, 5pm - 5pm | The Oratory | |
| Middle and High School Need-to-Knows Workshop | January 21/22, 2011, 11am - 12pm | The Oratory | |
| Spring Retreat | June 3/4, 2011, 5pm - 5pm | The Oratory | |
| Considering Homeschooling Workshop | June 3/4, 2011, 11am - 12pm | The Oratory | |
Go to our Workshop Registration area to RSVP for retreats and workshops. Open to all homeschoolers regardless of membership.
RETREATS
Join other homeschooling moms for an overnight oasis of free time and fellowship in a quaint historic home located amidst the beautiful gardens of The Rock Hill Oratory. Following our evening pot luck meal will be a coffee bar and a useful, fun demonstration-- In the past we have learned how to make hand soap and laundry detergent. Awaken at your leisure to a homemade breakfast provided by Faithful Scholars. Saturday workshop attendees and drop-ins are welcome to arrive between 10am - 11am. Bring any or all of your curriculum, daily planners, calendars, journals, favorite organizational forms, and etc. Our retreats have become a sweet time of building friendships which make our lives richer while growing our confidences in raising up this next generation for Christ. Cost: $20.00 per overnight guest (bring a potluck dish to share). $10 for Saturday workshop only. $25 for retreat/workshop combo. Saturday drop-ins free. Limit 16 overnight guests. Open to all homeschoolers regardless of membership.
RECORDS AND REPORTS MADE SIMPLE
Each home school has a distinct method of daily record keeping, portfolio creation and reporting style.... And we each continually seek to create a more streamline, effective system. Learn how to save time, space and money while being organized and legally accountable in fulfilling your administrative requirements. Join us to discuss, examine and share variuos methods.
HELP, I’M A FIRST TIME HOMESCHOOLER!
Beginning home centered education-- at Kindergarden or leaving a traditional system-- comes with a slew of possibilities. The world is suddenly your school and school is suddenly your world! But this comes with SC legal requirements, curriculum planning, record keeping and a slew of what-if's and how-do-I's! Experienced insight and suggestions are always appreciated in addressing these aspects of home school. We want to strengthen committment and confidence through exploring wether you are simply placing school in your kitchen, how you can teach effectively with pre-schoolers and babies and what it means to nurture a soul towards becoming a lifelong thinker and learner versus simply creating a product to be measured. Confidence in understanding your legal responsibilities while trusting in your own gifts and abilities make a valued difference in every homeschool.
KINDERGARTEN/ELEMENTARY NEED-TO-KNOWS
Kindergarten is an exciting year! Mostly for the parents who have been eagerly awaited the time when they begin a more formal learning time of diving in deeper into areas of interest. But you may also be wondering if you might ruin your child’s learning ability forever. You won’t, you can’t! Come with your questions and allow us to share the various methods of approaching teaching. We wish to send you on your way with a quiet confidence and a bubbing excitement towards these fun and precious first years.
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL NEED TO KNOWS
Traditional school may seem to be a very appealing option during these years of transition from childhood to adulthood, but through prayer listen to find confirmation and strengthening that you will be equipped for all things God calls you to. Together we will share routines and resources that can help your middle and high school years run smoothly as your little ones become independent thinkers and learners through their questions, arguments and debates. High school brings on Next-Level-Fears of it's own: What courses does your highschooler need? Are you equipped to create courses, tests, assignments? How do you grade and what is a weighted grade? We will help you understand the state’s requirements and provide you with a road map to navigate grading, transcripts, testing, electives through an academically strong four-year plan. Come discover the edge that homeschooling through high school gives your child and how to share this with prospective colleges.