This is the part I was most nervous about. So, I googled for paperwork samples which was quite helpful. So, in an effort to pay it forward, I'll copy and paste the version of the Letter of Intent and the Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) that I sent in. Both of which were approved earlier this month. If you are a NY state homeschooler, you will have to find out where to send your Letter of Intent and IHIP. I was able to email mine so I was happy to streamline the process. I understand if you are a resident of NYC, your child is also eligible for a metro card too!
We also have to send in quarterly reports which I haven't done yet. I don't mind those so much as I think it's a great way to track her/ our progress.
The Letter of Intent:
To Whom it May
Concern,
We are sending this letter of intent as required of Section 100.10 of the Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education.
We intend to home school our daughter; #2. She will be entering grade 4 , for the 2014-2015 school year. Please note that she does have an IEP.
Sincerely,
We are sending this letter of intent as required of Section 100.10 of the Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education.
We intend to home school our daughter; #2. She will be entering grade 4 , for the 2014-2015 school year. Please note that she does have an IEP.
Sincerely,
Mrs H & Mrs. H.
The IHIP:
IHIP for #2
age:10
date of birth:
grade:4
2014-2015
Date Submitted: 6/26/2014
Please note that #2 does have an
IEP in place.
We intend to provide a rich, varied educational
environment at home, as well as taking advantage of the library, immediate and
surrounding communities and internet resources available. Due to the
individualized nature of homeschooling, materials may be adjusted as necessary
to elicit the greatest learning response from #2. Therefore, the materials
we will use may include, but are not limited to, those listed below:
______________________________________________________________________________________
ARITHMETIC
Understanding place value and using it to add or subtract
Fluently adding any combination of whole numbers
Solving for an unknown addend
Fluently subtracting any combination of whole numbers
Solving abstract and real-world
problems involving addition and subtraction
Materials
planned: Math U See Beta and Math U See manipulatives
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
READING
She will strengthen her independent reading skills. Books will be chosen to
compliment other parts of her curriculum as well as what she is interested in.
Materials
planned:
Chapter Books, Various E-books, Library books, and Magazines
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
SPELLING
She will continue to strengthen her spelling skills.
Materials
planned:
All
About Spelling Volumes 1 – 3, Explode the Code Volumes 1 - 3
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
WRITING
She will learn to write in cursive.
She will learn how to type on a computer keyboard
She will use writing skills to complete written responses to daily work. These will
be from 1-2 paragraphs long.
Materials
planned: Handwriting Without Tears, Keyboarding Without Tears,
Dance
Mat Typing : http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
GEOGRAPHY
& HISTORY
She will learn world geography and ancient history this year. She will complete a
history portfolio as outlined in History Odyssey Ancients Level 1.
Materials
planned: History Odyssey Ancients Level 1 Pandia Press
Usborne
Internet Linked Encyclopedia World History
A
Child’s History of the World
The
Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times
History
Pockets: Ancient Civilizations _________________________________________________________________________________________________
SCIENCE
She will learn the life cycle of the butterfly.
She will do various experiments relating to weather and nature. She will
also learn about the planet Earth and the Solar System.
Materials
planned: REAL Science Odyssey Earth & Space level 1 Pandia Press
REAL
Science Lab Kit, Live Butterfly Kit
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
She plays on a soccer team in spring and fall. Additional activities will include
(but not be limited to) swimming, Wii sports and Wii dancing games, walking the
family dog, etc.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
HEALTH
She will learn about nutrition and meal planning. She will also begin to learn
about puberty and physical development.
Materials
Planned: Cookbooks, “The Care and
Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls”
ART
She will participate in a weekly community art class. She will also use art to
connect to her daily learning through various projects.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
MUSIC
Weekly
instrument lessons with a teacher of our choosing and daily practice. Music
videos, live performances and concerts.
_________________________________________________________________
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Spanish
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
In addition to the subjects listed
above, She will continue her studies in: practical arts, library skills, health education regarding alcohol,
drug and tobacco misuse,
highway safety & traffic regulations
including bicycle safety, fire & arson prevention and safety.__________________________________________________________________
#2 will attend the substantial equivalent of 180
days or 900 hours of instruction.
Quarterly
reports will be submitted on or about the following dates:
First
quarterly report..................November 15, 2014
Second
quarterly report............January 31, 2015
Third
quarterly report.................April 15, 2015
Fourth
quarterly report..............June 30, 2015
She will take the PASS exam in May. It will be administered by us at home.
Mrs H & Mrs H
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