A traditional homeschool approach is parent-directed, where the parent is the ‘teacher’ and ‘principal’ of the home-based learning program. The parent(s) are in full control of choosing all facets of the home education for their child. This provides the most flexibility and autonomy of all of the methods or approaches for home education. The traditional choice also requires the most parental planning and instructional time.
Within traditional Homeschooling (which is 100% parent-taught and 100% parent-led…Program Code 600), the homeschooling parent assumes the responsibility (in the eyes of Alberta Education) to provide a learning program that will, “enable the student to achieve the outcomes contained in the Schedule included in the Home Education Regulation.” This Schedule is the Schedule of Learning Outcomes (SOLO), and it is a list of 22 expectations* that Alberta Education has regarding the content of a Basic Education (their term and definition). Within the list of 20 expectations for a Basic Education, you’ll notice that half are academic and half are intra/inter-personal skills and abilities. Click HERE to see the official Schedule of Learning Outcomes.
*NOTE: The SOLO contains two expectations for a basic education followed by twenty “outcomes” for the basic education
As our name implies, THEE is a staunch advocate for traditional home education, and we enjoy supporting and encouraging our families who commit to home education through all grade levels.
*NOTE: The SOLO contains two expectations for a basic education followed by twenty “outcomes” for the basic education
thee has successfully worked with students at the high school level to help prepare them for post-secondary education (college, university, or technical schools). Students, who will be homeschooling in Alberta through the high school grades of 10-12 and who intend to further their studies after high school, will need to select one of the following “academic preparation paths”. Also, before you select your path/option, we highly recommend that you first learn of the admission requirements of your chosen post-secondary institution(s) and that you do not focus on only the minimum standards for admission. Admission to post-secondary institutions is competitive in Alberta, so having the minimum requirements may not help you.
Students, together with their parents, are encouraged to discuss the path that they will choose. Each path should lead the student to achieving the academic or skills preparation that will be required for the strongest possible application to his/her chosen post-secondary institution. For additional information on paths that will lead to post secondary studies and learning opportunities, please visit https://alis.alberta.ca/explore-education-and-training/transfer-alberta/
THEE’s Annual Graduation Banquet and Ceremony