Homeschool Laws in SC.....are They That Bad?

I have some e-friends who HS in SC... It's very easy IF you register with a homeschool organization. SC has 3 different options when it comes to HS'ing. The one you're talking about with gestapo supervision and testing and 30 days compliance rules is the "crazy" one (icky).

http://www.carolinahomeschooler.com/ is one of several options as far as registering, but they have tons of info on their page (and great trips!!!, many of us from out of state link up with them on their big fieldtrips)

Here's the quick summary from Anne Zeisse... for more detail, check out carolinahomeschooler.
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Compulsory attendance - Between 5 and 17 years of age.
Parents must have at least a high school diploma or GED.

Parents need only test if they are homeschooling under local school district supervision. Those homeschooling with a homeschool association need not test.

180 instructional days per year, each at least four and one-half hours long.

Curriculum includes, but is not limited to, the basic instructional areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies and in grades seven through twelve, composition and literature.
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You should be following a state curriculum, NOT doing your own thing. That goes for whatever you state you live in. If your child plans on going to college then you really have to follow the state curriculum. If you haven't been doing that then you have done your child a grave disservice and no, they would not pass standardized testing.

You must follow the state curriculum and your children must participate in the state assessments. This is non-negotiable. You can do things "in addition" to the state curriculum, but you cannot do "less". Keep in mind that curriculum is carefully mapped to have skills and concepts "build" on previously presented material.

It's a lot of paperwork in most states b/c the state is still responsible for ensuring that your child has a Free and Appropriate Public Education- whether you do so at home or have your child in a public or private school. They have to make sure that your children are learning the state-adopted info.

I think Riley gave some sound advice and answered your questions ")
Love it when that happens, instead of un experienced personal opinions.
Most children that are home school exceeded standardized testing anyways. This type of learning only focuses on passing a test and is not a well rounded healthy way of mastering the skills needed throughout life past college.
Best Regards to you,
C.

As I understand home schooling you have to cover certain areas each year to meet standard levels. Everyone I know that home schools takes their kids to local colleges or school and they sit there and take their tests for a couple of days each year. Kids are supposed to learn certain things in a predictable order. Those are the things they get tested on. My friend had to go online and purchase a curriculum to be allowed to home school her kids. The school systems have to have some accountably to state laws and education overseers.