Family Tree Private School

JOIN THE FAMILY! PRIVATE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT & HOMESCHOOLING FOR YOUR FAMILY

Interest in homeschooling is mounting, especially for those who wish to instill Biblical values in their children while providing them with a quality education. Many people are becoming more and more excited about homeschooling as a viable alternative to conventional or traditional, teacher centered education. Our "traditional classrooms" of today were actually only introduced in our country as recently as the early 1900's. Back then, one-room school houses served about 4 families each on average, and only half of the population chose to educate their children this way. With proven statistics of high academic achievement and rich social and moral development, www.nheri.org, many are willing to introduce strong Biblical precepts to their children, and give homeschooling a try. Florida home educators are all accountable to someone, in some way. While some list with the district superintendent (public homeschoolers), others will register with a private 600 school, (private homeschoolers) for the added benefits which are aimed at supporting the continuity of the homeschooling experience, as well as giving formal documentation.

WHY OUR "600 SCHOOL" ?

The term: 600 school, is used among homeschoolers referring to a private school organized exclusively for homeschoolers. The name reflects Florida statutes that relate to incorporation. Parents homeschool, yet they have added benefits of private school enrollment. This was the original way families homeschooled before the option of registering with the district became available. Unlike other "600" schools, we make it a point to strongly encourage our families to join active support groups, while enrolled in our school. This way, they can experience the fellowship and enriching activities that their local groups can provide. We are not in competition with their memberships, we work in concert with, and even depend upon these groups to assist and serve our families.

Some of the advantages for students who enroll with Family Tree Private School are:

1. Have complete privacy with private school enrollment: withdraw from the District .
2. Pick your own curriculum and activities.
3. Receive accredited official School Transcripts and an accredited High School Diploma.
4. Receive guidance for testing.
5. Have access to teacher in-service training and public school book depositories.
6. Receive credit for hobbies and interests.
7. Receive documentation of Community Service Hours.
8. Earn credits toward high school graduation as you work toward a college degree through Dual Enrollment, & it's Free!
9. Access free on-line classes for upper level subjects through Florida Virtual School.
10. Qualify for Bright Futures and other scholarships available to most private schools, and with a lower required score (District enrollees must have a higher score.
11. Receive coordination for free Special Education testing and services (sponsored by your tax dollars).
12. Have the ability to enjoy some discounts as teachers.
13. Receive ongoing personal and professional support.

Some 600 schools may have activities to offer like field trips and clubs (as in homeschool support groups) while other "600" schools will not. Since Family Tree Private School is statewide, we encourage and assist our families in joining a local support group in their area, and explore community resources so they may enjoy a large array of activities. Not all 600 schools are reputable, just as there are varying levels of quality with all types of educational institutions. We at Family Tree Private School have a long standing, excellent reputation statewide. We have work with many community leaders and support groups statewide as well as the Florida Department of Education and our legislators. Through our expertise, we are also able to offer optional services and fees for testing, tutoring, scholarship processing and special education services if needed. Family Tree Private School is sponsored by Family Tree Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Following is a list of some of our credits:

Dept. of Education School ID. # 3292
Natl. College Board Test ID. # 101-618
Florida Teaching Certificate # 542928
Fla. Name Registration # G00236900044
Fla. Non-profit Corp. # N00000005146
I.R.S. E.I.N. # 65-1030629, 501(c)(3) status
Accredited by The F. C. C. P. S. A.

At FAMILY TREE PRIVATE SCHOOL we believe it is a parent's God given right and duty to exercise judgment and control over the personal and social goals of their children, the skills which they should learn, the childhood experiences which they should enjoy, and the community resources on which they should draw.We invite all to enroll whether "churched" or not. Please see the School Profile Link below for more information. If you have any questions, click on this link to email the Director, Nancy Moral nancy@familytreeprivateschool.com.

A SUMMARY OF THE SPECIAL THINGS WE DO FOR YOU!

Tree Private School is a high quality, accredited private school program established in 1999 exclusively for homeschooling families, home based special needs students, alternative education students, or those with disabilities. We have 4 diploma options. We enjoy a great reputation and our diplomas are accepted in any Florida public schools and public and private colleges. We provide one-on-one assistance and guidance plus documentation, official Transcripts, Report Cards, etc. Students must meet specific program requirements and standardized testing.

Instead of homeschoolers signing up with the district superintendent as a homeschooler, those parents who want to have a "parent-directed education model" have their children sign up under Family Tree Private School. The children would then be considered private school students. We do not hold exclusive classes nor assign only one curriculum, though we do help parents pick a curriculum to use. We research relevant & important information to homeschoolers and refer our enrollees to support groups, on-line learning events, local classes, scholarships and other important information. We maintain a supportive relationship with our families through graduation. We strongly recommend membership in a local support group for activities, local support and information. There are also free special education services with the district when you are enrolled in our school as well as free courses with Florida Virtual School on-line, and free Dual Enrollment opportunities for 11th and 12th graders.

Basic fees are $125 to register per year and $45 monthly for tuition. (10 months per year). Tuition for the entire year is due no matter how late in the year a student joins. There is a $50 fee for Graduation, and if applicable a nominal fee for incoming highschoolers' credits to be reviewed or "tested in". Families that do not choose any further services or assistance have no other fees. Other fee based services are available such as, student web sites, student IDs, testing etc. Annual standardized testing is required, but several options are available and parents may choose their method of standardized testing. Parents must purchase their own curriculum. We are happy to refer families to tutors and courses tailored made for them, and we have a many contacts for either free or very inexpensive curriculum and learning opportunities..

Finally, we do process scholarships that may be available to your student. With the funds we may purchase items and services for your child's education. We simply charge a flat rate School Fee of 10% of the scholarship money received, in addition to the regular tuition and other fees that may apply. We arrange all purchases and services and make payments to qualified teachers, learning activities and contractors for educational services at approved sites. (The 10% school fee is the basic administrative costs for arranging these services, i.e. processing contacts, documenting credentials of the service providers, scheduling and paying for services, processing tax forms, and providing on-going program evaluations  - considered an inherent part of the costs for tutoring and therapies. The other 90% is spent where the parents choose for all of the relevant educational classes or therapies. We evaluate services to match the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals for students with disabilities. Parents do not receive money directly, nor do we reimburse receipts. Parents must know the amounts and dates of payments for scholarships and keep track of the money they can expect to receive. Evaluation includes involvement, cooperation and availability of tutors and therapists to determine if progress is being made. Identifying a lack of progress commensurate to students' abilities is grounds for discontinuing enrollment. There are deadlines to utilize these programs, as well as deadlines for schools to enroll your child in order for you to receive payments. (We processed the McKay Scholarship for 4 years until Senator King endorsed legislation, and it passed, stopping parents from having this choice in our school.  Now all students must attend one school building all day to use the Mckay Scholarship). The Directors homeschooled their 3 children for all 12 years, and Nancy holds two advanced degrees in the field of education. We support a strong, Biblically based approach to schooling and family life with high academic standards.