South Carolina Resource Page
Welcome! Homeschooling is an exciting journey and Calvert School will be with you every step of the way.
These resources will help you navigate the state requirements, access local support groups, and plan for fun educational outings.
Regulatory Information
Networking with Calvert Families in Your State!
Homeschool Support Groups
Educational Excursions
South Carolina Calvert Academy Update
Thank you to those families who expressed interest in enrolling in the South Carolina Calvert Academy (SCCA). We received a strong outpouring of support from the residents of South Carolina and we remain committed to making a publicly supported Calvert option available to you and your student. Regrettably, we will not meet our goal of charter approval for the 2008/2009 school year.
As always, you may choose to enroll in the Calvert program as a private party. Another option is to pursue a Calvert Partnership arrangement in your school district. Calvert Education Services works with public school superintendents in a number of states to provide students enrolled in their districts a Calvert School education paid for by public funding. This option requires your local public school superintendent to establish a Calvert program in his or her district. If your superintendent sponsors an easy-to-implement Calvert program this summer, then that program can be available in your district for the coming school year.
Through a superintendent-sponsored program, your student is educated in the home using the Calvert curriculum with instruction led by the Learning Guide (most often the parent). The school district provides a supervising teacher who is ultimately responsible for your student’s progress and achievement.
Your superintendent may not be aware of such an option or how easy it is to establish in his or her district. Calvert is currently contacting South Carolina superintendents to give them information about Calvert Partnerships. You can help by mailing your superintendent this letter (pdf) to show your support for this type of program. Find your superintendent’s address, telephone number, and e-mail address here.
Thank you, again, for your support.
Regulatory Information
The link and contact information below will provide you with answers to any legal question you may have about homeschooling in your state.
South Carolina Department of Education
Phone: SC Department of Education (803) 734-8500
Networking With Calvert Families in Your State!
The Calvert Networking Program allows us to connect families interested in homeschooling with Calvert families in their area currently using our courses. Networking is a great way for families considering the use of Calvert materials to discuss with a family how the program works and to possibly inspect course materials.
To learn more or to help prospective families learn more about Calvert, visit the Family Networking page.
Home school Support Groups
Home school support groups in your state are an excellent way to gain more assistance and guidance in your homeschooling endeavors. A regional support group fosters a wonderful sense on community among homeschooling families and allows for more opportunities to exchange ideas, plan group outings, and share in the overall experience of homeschooling! While Calvert supports the development of community between homeschool families, this list does not constitute affiliation between Calvert School and the groups represented below.
CAROLINA HOMESCHOOLER
A statewide network that supports, encourages, and informs homeschoolers in South Carolina. We provide newsletters, message boards, educational trips, an events calendar, and more!
Address: P.O. Box 1421, Lancaster, SC 29721
Email: editor@carolinahomeschooler.com
Web: http://www.carolinahomeschooler.com
INSIGHTS ON HOME EDUCATION HOMESCHOOL ASSOCATION
Insights On Education is a statewide homeschool association serving families in South Carolina. IOE offers a family rate of $35 per school year and includes high school transcripts and graduation diploma.
Address: P.O. Box 6702, Greenville, SC 29606
Contact: J. Boone, Director
Phone/Fax: (864) 335-9265
Web: http://www.insightsoneducation.org
PURE CREATIONS ARTS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
A co-op program for home educators that teaches art, music, drama, arts history, voice, beginning piano, Spanish, Hebrew, Sign Language, Radio-TV Writing, and more.
Address: 104 Live Oak Court, Taylors, SC 29687
Contact: James Moran
Phone: (864) 238-7459
Email: purecreations@characterlink.net
Web: http://users.characterlink.net/purecreations/
Greenwood Christian School Home Educators Association
Greenwood Christian School Home Educators Association has been serving homeschool families since 1996. It is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization governed by a volunteer board taken from its membership. While providing legal accountability as described in SC Law 59-65-47, GCSHEA respects homeschooling families by allowing them to make independent decisions regarding curriculum and other educational needs of their children. Our administrator handles tuition, transcripts, reports to school districts, and all necessary paperwork and communication with members. The administrator is guided by the board which meets monthly.
Address: PO Box 49362, Greenwood, SC 29649
Phone: 864-229-9003
Email: admin@gcshea.org
Web: http://www.gcshea.org/index.htm
Educational Excursions
Afford your child the best chance to learn by taking field trips to different locations that encourage learning and curiosity. The locations listed below are wonderful tools in reinforcing the ideas taught in the classroom while having fun!
COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM
Hands-on exploring of the history, wildlife, and heritage of Coastal Carolina.
Address: P.O. Box 23497, 100 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925
Phone: (843)-689-6767
Web: http://www.coastaldiscovery.org/
ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER
Address: 504 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC 29615-4229
Phone: (864) 281-1188
Email: education@ropermountain.org
Web: http://www.ropermountain.org/
Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
The mission of the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry is to spark the love of learning in all children of the tri-county area. Through hands-on, interactive experiences with the arts, sciences and humanities, children will develop creative thinking and problem solving skills and a belief in their own potential.
Address: 25 Anna Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Phone: 843-853-8962
Web: http://www.explorecml.org/
Children's Museum of South Carolina
Come "Touch, Explore, and Play..." while learning about your world through the interactive exhibits and programs at the Children's Museums of South Carolina. We serve our state and local communities, as well as visitors to Myrtle Beach's Grand Stand area.
Address: 2501 North Kinds Highway, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
Phone: 843-946-9469
Email: contactus@cmsckids.org
Web: http://www.cmsckids.org/
The Greenville Children's Museum
The Children's Museum exists to ignite a passion for learning - empowering all children to discover their full potential and expand their view of themselves and the world.
Address: 300 College Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: 864-233-7755
Email: info@tcgreenvillesc.org
Web: http://www.tcmgreenvillesc.org/
EdVenture Children's Museum
EdVenture's mission is to inspire children to experience the joy of learning.
Address: 211 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-779-3100
Web: http://www.edventure.org/Default.aspx
Sandbox, An Interactive Children's Museum
The Sandbox is a hands-on interactive museum filled with unique entertaining, and educational play areas to explore. Children can sail away on Captain William Hilton's ship of discovery or find their Passport to the World in the international airport terminal with a plane ready for little pilots to fly. Explore our web site to see all that The Sandbox has to offer!
Address: 18A Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: 843-842-7645
Email: cpfeffer@thesandbox.org
Web: http://www.thesandbox.org/index2.htm
Are we missing something? Calvert is always excited to hear of groups and establishments that may benefit the educational experience of our homeschool families. Calvert is also open to suggestions on added topics to provide our families with the most useful information possible. Please e-mail mwilmeth@calvertservices.org if you have information or ideas to add to the content of this site, or if you have a criticism or concern regarding the information featured above.
