{"id":551,"date":"2019-05-03T14:01:11","date_gmt":"2019-05-04T00:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christianhomeschoolersofhawaii.org\/?page_id=551"},"modified":"2024-07-13T12:36:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-13T22:36:38","slug":"the-annual-progress-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mail.christianhomeschoolersofhawaii.org\/index.php\/the-annual-progress-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for a Written Evaluation by the Parent"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tips for a Written Evaluation by the Parent<\/strong><\/h1>\n

According to the\u00a0Chapter 12 Rule Compulsory Attendance Exceptions<\/a>, parents are required to submit an annual report of the child\u2019s progress. One option is a written evaluation by the parent. Here are some tips that you may find helpful; this information should not be considered legal advice.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Know the Rule<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Chapter 12 Compulsory Attendance Exceptions<\/p>\n

Section 8-12-15 Record of curriculum<\/p>\n

(3) The subject areas to be covered in the planned curriculum:<\/p>\n

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  1. An elementary school curriculum may include the areas of language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, art, music, health, and physical education<\/li>\n
  2. A secondary school curriculum may include the subject areas of social studies, English, mathematics, science, health, physical education, and guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Section 2-18 Testing and progress reports of homeschooled children<\/p>\n

    (4) A written evaluation by the parent which shall include:
    \n(A) A description of the child’s progress in each subject area included in the\u00a0child’s curriculum;
    \n(B) Representative samples of the child’s work;
    \n(C) Representative tests and assignments including grades for courses if grades\u00a0are given.<\/p>\n

    Begin with prayer. <\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The school year is drawing to a close.\u00a0 Thank the Lord for His goodness and faithfulness to you in what has been accomplished for His glory.\u00a0 Ask Him to help you accurately evaluate what your child has learned this school year.<\/p>\n

    Prose or Outline?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Hawaii\u2019s homeschool law does not give specifics on how the report is to be written.\u00a0\u00a0 You can therefore provide the information in prose form or outline form.\u00a0 An advantage of an outline is that the information is easily readable.\u00a0 You do not have to worry too much about grammar and sentence structure.<\/p>\n

    Length<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The law does not give specifics on the length of the evaluation.\u00a0 For each subject area, consider describing 4-6 skills learned.\u00a0 That said, you should be able to describe your child\u2019s progress for all subject areas taught in 1 -2 pages, depending on your child\u2019s grade level.\u00a0 You want to be clear, accurate, and concise.<\/p>\n

    What to include<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Use the goals from your curriculum.\u00a0\u00a0 Goals can easily be determined if you are using a textbook, e.g. for math or science.\u00a0 The table of contents of the text is very helpful!\u00a0 Some chapters in textbooks also provide the learning objective for the chapter.<\/p>\n

    If you need help, with skill objectives for each grade in the different subject areas, consider these resources:<\/p>\n