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A Unique Opportunity for WV Teens

A Unique Opportunity for WV Teens

by CHEWV | Sep 16, 2021 | Articles, High School

Generation Joshua is a civics organization that has consistently offered a place for teens to energetically grapple with the tough questions of modern politics and government. Besides hearing from speakers who unapologetically love America, teens receive exposure to...
The Privilege to Choose

The Privilege to Choose

by CHEWV | Aug 19, 2021 | Articles, History

Aah. Parents are busily deciding what to do this fall for the education of their children. Homeschool? Private school? Public school? Parents are deciding. Parents can decide! This is reason to celebrate! Not too long ago, they would have had no choice at all, for...
PSAT For Your Junior High or High Schooler

PSAT For Your Junior High or High Schooler

by CHEWV | Jun 2, 2021 | Articles, College, High School

Early summer is the perfect time to contact local schools about PSAT options in the fall. Both private and public schools may have options for homeschool testers. Don’t wait until the last minute to inquire and reserve a spot for your student! Find out information...
Second Year to Struggle With Assessment Results?

Second Year to Struggle With Assessment Results?

by CHEWV | Jun 2, 2021 | Articles, Assessments, Portfolios, Testing

Remember that the second consecutive year that a homeschooled student does not make “acceptable progress” on their annual homeschool assessment, the parent or instructor must submit “additional evidence” of appropriate instruction TO THE COUNTY. What is “acceptable...
End-of-Year Assessment Questions?

End-of-Year Assessment Questions?

by CHEWV | May 4, 2021 | Articles, Assessments, Portfolios, Testing

Are assessments required only in 3rd, 5th, 8th and 11th grades? NO. Assessments are required every homeschooling year! Since this continues to be misunderstood, we appreciate all support group and social media influencers who pass the word. Do assessments have to be...
A Short Primer on the Homeschool “Exemption”

A Short Primer on the Homeschool “Exemption”

by CHEWV | Mar 10, 2021 | Articles, Legislative, WV Law

If you’ve attended CHEWV’s Homeschooling 101 classes, you’ve heard us emphasize something: WV homeschool law 18-8-1(c)(2) is an exemption to WV’s compulsory attendance law. WV children who turn 6 before July 1st of any calendar year are required to attend public...
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    Calling all West Virginia homeschoolers!  Homeschooled students from grades 1 through 12 are invited to submit prose-only entries (no poetry) to designated County Coordinators for the annual WV Young Writers Day contest. All entries must be submitted within specified...

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