About SB Charter

The HomeBased Partnership is a program which brings homeschoolers into the school on a part time basis. This unique program adds diversity to the school and supports its original philosophy that learning happens all the time and in many places.

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Homebased education is founded on the recognition that children are learning all the time. It is a natural extension of the school’s child centered philosophy. which recognizes parents as partners in the educational process.

The Homebased Partnership is a program in which homeschooled children attend school at least one day per week. The children work independently or with each other. Many take advantage of rich offerings by specialists.

All daily activities are documented by parents and regularly presented to the liaison teacher who provides feedback and suggestions. The teacher meets with families, assists with curriculum, and discusses other details of the children’s education.

Our Independent Study Program allows families to provide their child with a homeschooling experience on a smaller scale. Families may contract to attend school on a less than full-time basis. Time spent away from school may include home study with parents, special lessons, or traveling. This time is considered equally valuable when children are given time to create, think, play, and process without adult intervention. All classroom based independent study must be approved by the classroom teacher. Both the Homebased and Classroom-based independent programs go a long way in truly individualizing a child’s education.