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Homeschool Goal Setting & Planning Guide

This document provides guidance for parents setting up their homeschool journey. It outlines 10 key steps: 1) Set clear goals for student learning and development. 2) Commit to teaching required subjects for a minimum number of hours daily. 3) Administer pre-tests to assess student readiness. 4) Plan lessons and daily schedules. 5) Submit grades using the online grading system. 6) Create student portfolios for quarterly reviews. 7) Request portfolio review appointments. 8) Administer post-tests after each term. 9) Request official report cards only after completing all requirements. 10) Maintain open communication with assigned advis

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Homeschool Goal Setting & Planning Guide

This document provides guidance for parents setting up their homeschool journey. It outlines 10 key steps: 1) Set clear goals for student learning and development. 2) Commit to teaching required subjects for a minimum number of hours daily. 3) Administer pre-tests to assess student readiness. 4) Plan lessons and daily schedules. 5) Submit grades using the online grading system. 6) Create student portfolios for quarterly reviews. 7) Request portfolio review appointments. 8) Administer post-tests after each term. 9) Request official report cards only after completing all requirements. 10) Maintain open communication with assigned advis

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WORKNOTES

for
PTC HS 101 Webinar Training
Date:

YOUR HOMESCHOOL JOURNEY:


Your Role: Setting Your Goals as Primary Learning Facilitator

Parent’s Name: _______________________________________________

1. SET CLEAR GOALS

a. What are clear goals?

b. Why are they important?

c. How do we create clear goals?

YOUR FAMILY’S CLEAR GOALS:

What are your clear goals for your family, for your child?

Why are they important to you?

How are you to achieve your goal?


Luke 2:52 goal setting per quarter
Intellectual (in wisdom) Physical (in stature)

Spiritual (in favor with God) Social (in favor with man)

2. THE HOMESCHOOL TEACHING COMMITMMENT SY 2020-2021

As the Parent-Teacher, I/We ____________ to the following for my homeschooled child/children:

3. TAKE THE PRE-TEST

Note: Nursery, Pre-K, and Kinder have _______ Pretest, Post Test and OGS

__________________ aims to provide relevant and parent friendly assessment tools that will help
homeschooling parents objectively measure developing areas of children and effectively use such results
for more impactful educational experiences.

MobyMax - finds and fixes learning _________ with the power of personalized learning.

The student has _______ calendar days testing window for Pre-test.

I will ensure that my child takes the __________________ Pre and Post Adaptive Diagnostic Tests 2
weeks after the receipt of notification. (Not Applicable for Preschool)

4. PLAN STEPS TO REACH THE GOAL/S

Your Learning Resources and Curriculum/Plotting your Daily Lesson and Schedule

● Under the Touch Program, a customized curriculum is offered to homeschooling families who
may opt for printed materials or an online platform.

● To better understand which option is suitable for your child’s learning style and needs, you may
request for consultation with your _________________________.

● A curriculum is best utilized when accompanied with appropriate teaching methods and practices.

● To begin your lessons, evenly distribute each material/resource into four (4) equal parts. Each
part will constitute the lesson coverage for the 1st, 2nd,3rd, and 4th Quarter.

● Select an area of your house for homeschooling.

● Plan your daily schedule. Include time and subject focus for each day.

● Provide varied interactive activities such arts and crafts, board games, and creative play in your
learning time.

● Allow time for independent reading and flexibility of schedule. Maximize _____________ for
young learners.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANNER

WEEK OF ______________
Daily – Bible, PE
MWF – SEAP TTH – FHM

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday


Bible &
Character

Science

English

Araling
Panlipuna
n

Filipino

History

Math

Music

Arts

PE

HELE*

TLE**

*HELE for Grades 4 to 6


*TLE for Grades 7 and up
SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT
Monda
y

SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT


Tuesda
y

SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT


Wednesda
y

SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT


Thursday

SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT


Friday
Commitment on Academic Matters

1. I will be __________________________ in educating my child/children.


2. I will commit to teach the required subjects and allot 2 hours a day for Preschool, 2 -4 hours for
Primary Grade, and 4-6 hours a day for Intermediate & High School students.
3. I will teach the standard number of subjects diligently covering the learning competencies
required by my child/children’s school of accreditation.
4. I will do an ___________________ and _________________ recording of grades reflecting my
child’s effort & learning progress.
5. I will cover the prescribed __________________________ of Homeschool Global.

-----

5. HOMESCHOOL

_________________________ brings blessing.

Your Homeschool Support: Learning Advisor and Family Advisor

● A Learning Advisor (LA) provides _________________ supervision and support tailored


according to your needs and assist you with any Learn program services and concerns.

● A Family Advisor (FA) will partner with you through your homeschool journey and will facilitate
quarterly or semi-annual ____________________.

Your PTC (Parent-Teacher Certification) HS200-HS300 Trainings

● _____________________________________ is one of HG’s training programs that provides


relevant parent-teacher trainings for homeschool success.

● HS200 series is an Academic Management Training workshop series wherein academic skills of
__________________, _________________, rubrics and grading, and learning time and area
management are explored and practiced.

● HS300 series introduces age-appropriate ________________ strategies based on the


developmental characteristics of the learner and learning standards.
6. UPLOAD GRADES TO YOUR OGS

Online Grading System


● Serves as the record keeper of the parents.
● Source of the report card.
● A partnership with parents in encoding grades for quizzes, participation and projects. Portfolio
Review grades will be encoded by advisors.
● For the registrar to have easy access with grades instead of keeping excel files.

Tips

 It is best to use ___________________ browser.


 Clear history, cache and cookies of the browser.
 Manually encode the username and password.
 Check if you are using the proper website:
 [Link]

Guidelines in Creating Descriptions


 It can be a title or a number of a unit, coverage of lessons and/or breakdown of activities.
(Example: Unit 1 Matter; Uri ng Panghalip; Number system, drills)
 Description can be short but should be ___________________.
 It should not be left blank after encoding and saving grades.

Guidelines in Attendance
 Minimum total number of homeschool days is _______.
 Ideally 50 days per quarter.
 Ranges can be 40 to 60 days per quarter.

Commitment:
I will submit all grades via the Online Grading System on or before the _____________________ . In the
event that I am unable to submit on time, I should update HG of our quarterly status. (Not Applicable for
Preschool)

7. CREATE PORTFOLIO

Portfolio Reviews and Customizing Portfolios

__________________ is your quarterly assessment and an appointed time of meaningful learning and
interaction with your Advisor.

Why Portfolio?

● Provides opportunity for assessing growth and proficiency


● Builds sense of responsibility, independence, and creativity
● Promotes positive parent-child relationship
Pre-Kinder has _________________ assessment.
Kinder has ______________ and ________________ assessment.

Criteria for Portfolio Review

● __________________________ - Reflection of the learner’s originality and involvement


● __________________________ - Demonstration of how the learner understands, analyzes, and
explains content

How to Customize Portfolio?

Step 1: Collect and collaborate

This is a meaningful and ________________ venture with your child. Doing this gives your child a
________________________ for his work.

Collect and sort according to subject areas:


● Written works such as journal entries, essays, short stories, reflection paper, reaction
paper, writing samples
● Photos and memorabilia
● Projects and artworks
● Video recording/electronic files
● Tests and quizzes

Step 2: File and label

Doing this gives your child the opportunity to learn how to _____________.

Step 3: Create and design

Doing this provides an opportunity to foster ___________, ________________, and


_________________.

__________ and __________ a cover page, an introduction, and a goal-setting page.

● Cover page - Create and design a cover page, an introduction, and a goal-setting page.
● Goal-setting page - Include a page for goals set for the quarter. Allow the child to set at least 3
or 4 goals.

Step 4: Revise and Rework


● Get a final glimpse of your child's work for content and substantial output.
● Doing this allows your child to ___________ and ____________ his own work.
Commitment

I understand that my child’s homeschool target months for Portfolio & Grade submissions are as follows:
(Not Applicable for Preschool)
Please refer to your copies.

8. REQUEST FOR PR SCHEDULE

a. OGS grades must be uploaded ______________________ before PR request.


b. Use ___________________ to book your PR appointment with your Family Advisor

Commitment

1. I understand that failure to communicate with my Advisor for ____ _______________


months means that my child can be dropped from the program.
2. I understand that I should ________________ inform my Advisor of our homeschooling
status and of any changes such as contact numbers, address, marital status, etc.

9. TAKE THE POST-TEST

Post-Test is sent on the _________ month after your enrollment.

10. REQUEST FOR REPORT CARD AND CLEARANCE

Commitment

I understand that the Report Card (Form 138) may be requested only upon the
completion of all the requirements and at the official end of the school year.
Furthermore, official Report Card will be released in 10-15 working days upon request.

PROGRESS REPORT CARDS bear the names of the ___________________ for which
you enrolled in.

Note: Your commitment forms along with your filled-out worknotes must be signed and sent to us via
equip@[Link] until ________________________________________). After doing so, you
will be receiving the following via e-mail:

1. Certificate of Attendance
2. OGS username and password
3. Britannica access code

Congratulations for finishing HS101! See you on our HS 200 series!!!!

Common questions

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Various assessment tools in homeschooling, such as diagnostic tests and portfolio reviews, offer multiple benefits by providing a structured approach to identifying and addressing learning gaps, student progress, and competency levels. They support personalized learning by allowing parents to adapt teaching strategies and resources according to the specific needs of each child, enhancing the educational experience and outcomes .

Maintaining an Online Grading System is significant for homeschooling because it serves as a centralized record-keeping system that tracks student performance, facilitating easy reporting and accountability. It ensures that grades are systematically documented and accessible to advisors and educational authorities, promoting transparency and consistency in evaluating student progress across various subjects .

Creating a portfolio is essential in homeschooling as it serves as a comprehensive assessment tool that documents a child's progress and proficiency across various subjects. It promotes responsibility, independence, and creativity, fostering a positive parent-child relationship. By collecting and organizing work, students learn to self-assess and reflect on their learning journey, making it a meaningful evaluative process .

Clear educational goals should encompass intellectual, physical, spiritual, and social development, as suggested by the Luke 2:52 framework. These goals are important because they guide the homeschooling process and help in planning tailored educational experiences. Setting these goals requires understanding individual child needs and breaking down the academic year into quarters to systematically approach each area .

A Learning Advisor provides tailored supervision and support to homeschooling parents by addressing specific needs and concerns related to the education program. This role is crucial as it helps ensure that academic and developmental targets are met through professional guidance, contributing to more effective curriculum implementation and adherence to learning standards. This support can significantly enhance educational outcomes by allowing parents to focus more on personalized teaching strategies .

Homeschooling parents can ensure effective academic progress tracking and grading by utilizing systems like the Online Grading System (OGS), which requires regular updates and allows easy access to student performance data. Parents should maintain diligent, consistent recording of grades reflecting effort and progress, and use tools like pre and post-adaptive diagnostic tests to identify and address learning gaps systematically .

Goal-setting contributes to the customization of a homeschooling curriculum by aligning educational content and teaching strategies with specific developmental targets for each child. It allows parents to tailor learning experiences based on individual needs, strengths, and areas for improvement, ensuring that each aspect of intellectual, physical, spiritual, and social growth is addressed effectively over time .

Partnerships with advisors and structured training improve the effectiveness of homeschooling programs by offering professional guidance and resources that enhance teaching strategies and curriculum implementation. Structured trainings like the PTC HS200 and HS300 series provide valuable insights into academic management and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies, helping parents more effectively meet educational standards and children’s learning needs .

A structured daily schedule in homeschooling allows for a balanced focus on various subjects and activities, promoting discipline and comprehensive learning. It ensures that time is efficiently used for different subjects on different days, such as dedicating specific days for Bible study, science, or arts. This organization helps parents manage teaching responsibilities and adapt lessons to suit their child's needs while allowing flexibility for independent learning activities .

Personalized learning gaps in a homeschooling setting can be effectively identified and addressed through pre and post-adaptive diagnostic tests, such as those offered by programs like MobyMax. These tests help pinpoint specific areas where students may be struggling, allowing parents to tailor resources and teaching strategies to target and resolve these gaps, thereby enhancing individual learning outcomes .

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