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| BOB AND NANCY'S CHILDREN HOMESCHOOLING 1991. This was not staged! |
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JOIN THE FAMILY! "PRIVATE" HOMESCHOOLING FOR YOUR FAMILY
Interest in homeschooling is mounting, especially for those who wish to instill Biblical values in their children while providing them with a quality education. Many people are becoming more and more excited about homeschooling as a viable alternative to conventional or traditional, teacher centered education. Our "traditional classrooms" of today were actually only introduced in our country as recently as the early 1900's. Back then, one-room school houses served about 4 families each on average.
With proven statistics of high academic achievement and rich social and moral development, www.nheri.org, many are willing to introduce strong Biblical precepts to their children, and give homeschooling a try.
WHY A "600 SCHOOL" ?
The term: 600 school, is used among homeschoolers referring to a private school organized exclusively for homeschoolers. The name reflects Florida statutes that relate to incorporation. Parents homeschool, yet they have added benefits of private school enrollment. This was the original way families homeschooled before the option of registering with the district became available.
Florida home educators are all accountable to someone, in some way. While some list with the district superintendent (public homeschoolers), others will register with a private 600 school, (private homeschoolers) for the added benefits which are aimed at supporting the continuity of the homeschooling experience, as well as giving formal documentation. Some of the advantages for students who enroll with Family Tree Private School are:
1. Have complete privacy with private school enrollment: withdraw from the District .
2. Pick your own curriculum and activities.
3. Receive accredited official School Transcripts and an accredited High School Diploma.
4. Receive guidance for testing.
5. Have access to teacher in-service training and public school book depositories.
6. Receive credit for hobbies and interests.
7. Receive documentation of Community Service Hours.
8. Earn credits toward high school graduation as you work toward a college degree through Dual Enrollment.
9. Access free on-line classes for upper level subjects through Florida Virtual School.
10. Qualify for Bright Futures and other scholarships available to most private schools.
11. Receive coordination for free Special Education testing and services (sponsored by your tax dollars).
12. Have the ability to enjoy some discounts as teachers.
13. Receive ongoing personal and professional support.
Some 600 schools may have activities to offer like field trips and clubs (as in homeschool support groups) while other "600" schools will not. Since Family Tree Private School is statewide, we encourage and assist our families in joining a local support group in their area, and explore community resources so they may enjoy a large array of activities. Not all 600 schools are reputable, just as there are varying levels of quality with all types of educational institutions. We at Family Tree Private School have a long standing, excellent reputation statewide. We have work with many community leaders and support groups statewide as well as the Florida Department of Education and our legislators. Through our expertise, we are also able to offer optional services and fees for testing, tutoring, scholarship processing and special education services if needed. Family Tree Private School is sponsored by Family Tree Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tuition for Family Tree Private School is $45 per month/per student, plus registration annually of $125.
Family Tree Private School provides private school enrollment (as opposed to registering with the district as a homeschooler), to support families as they instill Godly character and academic excellence in the lives of their homeschooled children.
Following is a list of some of our credits:
Dept. of Education School ID. # 3292
Natl. College Board Test ID. # 101-618
Florida Teaching Certificate # 542928
Fla. Name Registration # G00236900044
Fla. Non-profit Corp. # N00000005146
I.R.S. E.I.N. # 65-1030629, 501(c)(3) status
*Fully Accredited by The F. C. C. P. S. A.*
At FAMILY TREE PRIVATE SCHOOL our goal is to edify and encourage parents to homeschool using Biblical principals. We believe it is a parent's God given right and duty to exercise judgment and control over the personal and social goals of their children, the skills which they should learn, the childhood experiences which they should enjoy, and the community resources on which they should draw.
We invite all to enroll whether "churched" or not. Please see the School Profile Link on the top of this page for more information. If you have any questions, click on this link to email the Director, Nancy Moral at:
nancy@familytreeprivateschool.com
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| Accreditation by The Florida Coalition of Christian Private Schools Association |
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A SUMMARY OF THE SPECIAL THINGS WE DO FOR YOU!
To briefly share about Family Tree Private School - Family Tree Private School is a private school exclusively for homeschooling families or home based programs for regular education students or those with disabilities. We provide one-on-one assistance and guidance plus documentation, transcripts, report cards, etc. Instead of signing up with the district superintendent as a homeschooler, those parents who want to have a "parent-directed education model" have their children sign up under Family Tree Private School, and the children would be considered private school students. We do not hold exclusive classes nor assign only one curriculum, though we do help parents pick a curriculum to use. We also research relevant & important information to homeschoolers and refer our enrollees to support groups, on-line learning events, local classes or any other information we can help with. We strongly recommend membership in a local support group for activities and information to help in other areas. There are many great support groups in Florida for activities. There are also free special education services with the district when you are enrolled in our school. We are accredited and have articulation agreements with Florida Virtual School on-line and the local colleges for Dual Enrollment opportunities for 11th and 12th graders.
Basic fees are $125 to register per year and $45 monthly for tuition. (10 months per year). Tuition for the entire year is due no matter how late in the year a student joins. There
is a $50 fee for Graduation, and if applicable a nominal fee for
incoming highschoolers' credits to be reviewed or "tested in". Families that do not choose any further services or assistance have no other fees. Other fee based services are available for such as student web sites, IDs or testing. Annual standardized testing is required, but several options are available and parents may secure their own testing. Parents must purchase their own curriculum. We are happy to refer families to tutors and courses talored made for homeschoolers, and we have a many contacts for free or very inexpensive curriculum.
We do process scholarships that may be available to your student so that we may purchase items and services for your child's education. We simply charge a flat rate School Fee of 10% of the scholarship money received, in addition to the regular tuition and other fees that may apply. We arrange services and make payments to qualified contractors and activities for educational services at approved sites. The 10% school fee is the basic administrative costs for arranging these services, i.e. processing contacts, credentialling the service providvers, scheduling and paying for services, processing tax forms, and providing on-going program evaluations (considered an inherent part of the costs for tutoring and therapies). The other 90% is spent where the parents choose for relevant educational classes or therapies. We evaluate the services parents choose to help match these services to (Individual Education Plan) IEP goals for students with disabilities. Parents do not receive money directly, nor do we reimburse receipts. Parents must know the amounts and dates of payments for scholarships and keep track of the money they can expect to receive. Evaluation includes involvement and availability of tutors and therapists to determine if progress is being made. Identifying a lack of progress commensurate to students' abilities is grounds for discontinuing enrollment. There are deadlines to utilize these programs, as well as deadlines for schools to enroll your child in order for you to receive payments.
We support a strong, Biblically based approach to schooling and family life with high academic standards.
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| Nancy Moral, M.Ed. |
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* Homeschooler since 1990
* Certified Florida Teacher since 1985, classroom teacher
* Exceptional Student Education(ESE)Specialist
* Bachelors in Special Education, F.I.U. and
* Master Degree in Educational Technology and Research, F.A.U.
* Adjunct Professor at Palm Beach Community College
* Past member F.I.U. Student Board of Governors
* Commendation for Educational Excellence * Dade County
* Certified Guardian Ad Litem
* Disabilities Consultant and Published Writer
Bob
* Homeschooler since 1990
* Youth Sports Coach in Broward and Palm Beach Counties
* Church Youth Special Events Coordinator
* World Champion Paintball Player
* Youth/Prison Ministry Worker
* Award for Projects with Town of Pembroke Park
* Award for Activity with U.S. Treasury Department
* Award Recognition by Muscular Dystrophy Association
* 2009 Chaplin of the Constitution Party of Florida
* Local Business Owner since 1985
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| Robert Moral, President Family Tree Ministries, Inc. |
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You can make a difference! Give a tax deductible donation today. Just click on the link to the right. Help us to continue our important work to support the authority of parents and families in the lives of their children!
Thank you!
Nancy Moral, M.Ed.
Director
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