What is the difference between homeschool and independent study at Summit Charter?

• Independent study is for a portion of a school year. Homeschool is for one or more complete school years.

Do I need an interdistrict transfer?

• No, students are eligible if they live in Tulare County or any adjacent county (Kern, Kings, Fresno, and Inyo).

What is the difference between homeschooling, independent studies, and online learning/distance learning that we had during the Covid-19 pandemic?

• During site based school closures, schools used a blended online learning techniques to support students' needs at home during the pandemic.  Independent study is typically used to support students for short durations, with frequent check-ins. Homeschool is for parents wanting a semester or more of at home instruction. It requires parents to work with the homeschool teacher to provide the student's instruction for grades k-8 (an online application is used for instruction for grades 9-12), periodic meetings, with work samples and logs being submitted monthly.

What is the parents’ teaching role in Homeschool?

• For students in the K-8 program, a parent or guardian will teach the child with the provided curriculum.  Additional support is provided as needed. 
• For 9-12 students, a parent or guardian must ensure the student is completing the work assigned by their teachers via an online platform, but will not have to personally instruct them. 

Can a student with special needs attend homeschool?

• Anyone can apply to attend homeschool; however, they must be able to work independently.  If they have an IEP, the team must agree that the program is an appropriate placement for all the child’s needs to be met. 

Will my high school student receive a diploma?

• SCH is part of the accredited high school program and students will receive a diploma upon completing all requirements for the 9-12 program.