Home Education

Since 1994 Hope Christian School has supported a growing number of families committed to homeschooling their children. Now, we have one of the largest home schools in Alberta with parents throughout the province teaching their children using any number of Christian curricula available. With the available provincial funding, most families have more than enough money to cover these costs.

The Alberta Distance Learning Centre (ADLC) provides an excellent resource for those wanting to set up a Home Education program. ADLC-Step-by-Step-Guide-to-Homeschooling-in-Alberta

Our home education department (Hope at Home) provides two excellent Christian curriculums from K to 12 which our families can access at a very reasonable cost. Accelerated Christian Education (A.C.E.) and Christian Light Education (C.L.E.) meet provincial regulations and provide students with a scripturally-solid basis for their education.

Our certified teachers (facilitators) visit each family at least twice a year and are always available by phone or email. Our administrative support team at the school can provide you with quarterly report cards, timely delivery of school materials, and accurate financial statements. Our Coordinator is available 24/7. Supporting the parents in teaching their children is our prime focus.

For the Home Education program students are required to meet general outcomes drawn up by Alberta Education:

Learning Outcomes for Students
Receiving Home Education Programs That
Do Not Follow the Alberta Programs of Study

1. A basic education must provide students with a solid core program including language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.
2. Students are expected to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will prepare them for life after high school. A basic education will allow students to
   1. read for information, understanding and enjoyment,
   2. write and speak clearly, accurately and appropriately for the context,
   3. use mathematics to solve problems in business, science and daily life situations,
   4. understand the physical world, ecology and the diversity of life,
   5. understand the scientific method, the nature of science and technology and their application to daily life,
   6. know the history and geography of Canada and have a general understanding of world history and geography,
   7. understand Canada’s political, social and economic systems within a global context,
   8. respect the cultural diversity, the religious diversity and the common values of Canada,
   9. demonstrate desirable personal characteristics such as respect, responsibility, fairness, honesty, caring, loyalty and commitment to democratic ideals,
   10. recognize the importance of personal well-being and appreciate how family and others contribute to that well-being,
   11. know the basic requirements of an active, healthful lifestyle,
   12. understand and appreciate literature, the arts and the creative process,
   13. research an issue thoroughly and evaluate the credibility and reliability of information sources,
   14. demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in problem solving and decision making,
   15. demonstrate competence in using information technologies,
   16. know how to work independently and as part of a team,
   17. manage time and other resources needed to complete a task,
   18. demonstrate initiative, leadership, flexibility and persistence,
   19. evaluate their own endeavours and continually strive to improve, and
   20. have the desire and realize the need for life-long learning.

For more information go to the following links:

Hope at Home School Calendar 2017-2018

Home Education Regulation – http://www.qp.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?page=2006_145.cfm&leg_type=Regs&isbncln=0779748387

Home Education Handbook – https://archive.education.alberta.ca/media/1225757/home%20education%20handbook-v2010.pdf

Standards for Home Education Reimbursement – https://archive.education.alberta.ca/media/1225757/home%20education%20handbook-v2010.pdf

Home Education Expense Claim Form: http://hopechristianschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Expense-Claim-Form.pdf

Home Education Account Carry Over Form: http://hopechristianschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/Account-Carry-Over-Form.doc

Home Education Program Plan (ACE): http://hopechristianschool.ca/hepp-ace-all-18-19-edited/

Home Education Program Plan (CLE): http://hopechristianschool.ca/hepp-cle-all-18-19-edited/

Home Education Program Plan (Debbie Zepick): http://hopechristianschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Program-Plan_Complete-template.pdf

Home Education Program Plan (General): http://hopechristianschool.ca/home-education-program-plan-18-19-edited/

Home Education Resource List Debbie Zepick: http://hopechristianschool.ca/resource-list-debbie/

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