Here's what some of our parents have to say about
their Homeschool Academy Experience!
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We
were like a sinking ship out at sea and Homeschool Academy was our
guiding light promising us hope and safety. With deepest
gratitude to them, our ship is now sailing.
Our
son, Sebastian, has learning differences. I am a firm believer
when there is one obvious difference there are assorted other less
obvious problems. We started recognizing Sebastian’s
developmental differences when he was still a baby. He received
an assortment of therapies, speech, O.T., P.T., etc. We worked
hard to get him on board with his peers. He did a great job of
compensating. With lots of hard work, determination and a lot of
stress, Sebastian appeared to be excelling in public education.
We were pleased. The modifications that had been set in place for
him were never even utilized. We thought he’d outgrown his
differences.
And then came
fourth grade… He had stomach pain constantly. He couldn’t force
himself to eat and he desperately didn’t want to go to school.
The school nurse and counselor were involved throughout the school
days. Getting Sebastian to school each morning became an
exhausting struggle met with tears and overwhelming anxiety. We
were frustrated, concerned, exhausted and at a loss as to what to do
for our son.
We were exploring
our options; public school with modifications, private & home
schooling. I decided to let my “fingers do the walking” through
the yellow pages and I happened upon Homeschool Academy. I made a
call, a call that would make all the difference. I was invited to
visit. I did so as soon as I could. I was welcomed with
warmth, kindness and compassion. It all felt so right. At
HA, learning differences are embraced. No two children are
expected to be the same. They are encouraged to think outside of
the box. HA ’s curriculum meets the traditional requirements but
in a nontraditional fashion. The children can dig deep and learn
about topics of interest. They are not about “teaching for the
test.” They are about learning. The stress of the
conventional classroom is erased. Because of its small size, the
teachers and students are like family. The school is warm,
inviting, accepting and real.
Our son, Sebastian, wants
to go to school. He no longer suffers from school related
anxiety. He no longer feels “different”. He is accepted,
loved, respected and nurtured for who he is. And, he is being
educated in an environment that is right for him. It fits.
Homeschool Academy saved our ship. Sebastian is securely anchored and is happily and eagerly exploring the sea.
- Susan Biondi
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My
daughter has dyslexia. For years special education program
administrators told me that her problems weren't severe enough to
warrant any real help, and when modifications were put in place,
overworked teachers complained that they didn't have the time to abide
by those modifications. My daughter believed she couldn't learn. She
hated school, and made every excuse to avoid going to school. The
public school system was failing my child, and I was at my wits end.
Then i came across two teachers that amazed me with their love of
teaching and their dedication to all children. This school has been a
Godsend. The change in my daughter is amazing. She loves to read, loves
to learn, and loves to go to school each and every day. What else can a
parent ask for? I am so happy Homeschool Academy came into our lives!
-D. Johnson
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I
would sing their praises from the mountain tops if Sugar Land had
any!!! Hannah, my eight year old, goes M-F from 8-12 just
for reading and math. She LOVES it...and in the short time she
has been going there, I have noticed amazing changes in her. The
frustration and anxiety at her lack of skills are history.
She is more confident that she is capable of tackling whatever is put
in front of her. "Read" is no longer a four letter word in our
house. The teachers are wonderful. As home school
mom's themselves, they can relate to where I was coming
from trying to educate my daughter myself. I was certain
that public school couldn't help her (she has Dyslexia and mild ADD,
but is very bright) and I was frustrated that I had
gotten into a power play trying to teach Hannah myself. The
difference came with their background in education and with the
Texas Reading Institute. They are so better equipped to deal
with teaching Hannah than I could ever hope to be—and unlike some other
skills, you need to read to be able to do anything!
-Jennifer Triplett
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