I am awaiting a form that I need to fill out and get to the DPI in order to pull my kids from school. In the meantime, I have prepared a notification letter to send to the school. I found one on-line to use as a guide, just basically informing them that the kids will no longer be there, etc. If the principle, or someone else from the school, should call with questions, what do I say to them? Do I give reasons, or do I just keep repeating "this is what our family has decided to do for now"? Advice?
Its up to you but its not really any of their business. Unless there was a big problem and you wish to highlight it!!
Legally, you don't have to tell them anything. If it were me, and they called, I'd simply hang up on them. OR, if I were in a really dicy mood, I'd ask them to call back in 6 mos or so.... because I'm too busy at the moment trying to undo all the damage they'd done to my kids.... But that's just me.
Laja I love it girl! Seriously you don't have to say anything at all! Tell them you are homeschooling and hang up if you want to say anything at all.
I would say, "Well the fact that I am pulling my kids out of ps should give you the first clue that I am not pleased with the education they have received". Duh!
You don't have to tell them anything. Do you have caller ID if you do, don't aswer when they call. Join HSLDA or call them they can help....
According to HSLDA's website for your state here, ALL you have to do is file your statement of enrollment by October 15 each year. They outline some subjects you must cover, and keep track of "hours," but in a low regulation state I doubt that anyone actually LOOKS at those things. (Anyone here from WI who can help Mallori feel better?) They probably won't call you, but if they do, I'd do exactly as you said - just tell them homeschooling is what you've decided is right for your family at this time, thank you very much buh-bye now. *click* If they tell you that you have to provide something else, ignore them unless they send it in writing. If they do that, call HSLDA.
I wouldn't be rude or snotty with them if they did call, and I agree with Dalynn that they probably won't. You don't want to burn bridges,though.
Thanks for the advice...even the funny ones that I wouldn't really do. :lol: Part of me doesn't think they'll call, but the other part thinks the principal might call to talk me out of it. I think if she does, and asks for specific reasons, i'll give them to her, but I will do it respectfully. Becky, you do have a point about burning bridges. OTOH, i'd really like the opportunity to air some things without the restrictions of tact.
The ps next door to us tested Jeannie when she was 4, for speech issues. I can also send her there for standardized testing if I want to. While I can't stand that place ( long story), I am cordial when I have to talk to anyone from there.
I just pulled my daughter out last month. (gr 1). It was quite awkward for me to go in and talk to her teacher about it. I was all ready to have to explain and fight, but they acted totally fine about it. They said that a lot of people "see hsing as a gift to their children." That was it. I don't know your situation, but try not to stress. I also agree with the "don't burn your bridges thing." A simple, "This is our choice and what we feel is best for our children," should suffice. Good luck! ~Jessica
