Discover the Benefits of Homeschooling for Struggling Students

If you have a student who is struggling in school, you may feel discouraged. You want the best for your students and are looking for solutions to help them learn effectively. For many parents, homeschooling can be an effective solution for their struggling learners. In this post, we will explore the benefits of homeschooling for struggling students and discuss how it could be the right option for your family.

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Homeschooling Provides Your Student with a Personalized Education

Homeschooling provides an ideal learning environment for students who have difficulty keeping up with their peers in a traditional school setting. For one, homeschooling offers personalized instruction that can be adjusted to fit each student’s individual needs. This allows the student to learn at their own pace and receive individualized attention from someone who understands their unique learning style and challenges.

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Homeschooling Allows You to Focus on Building a Relationship

Furthermore, homeschooling enables parents to develop close relationships with their children. Parents of homeschoolers frequently state that their bond with their children has grown tighter as students learning from home. Homeschooling families can also have more time for travel and hobbies.

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Struggling Students Benefit from a Flexible Schedule

Another benefit of homeschooling is its flexibility. With homeschooling, you can set your own schedule. This can be especially helpful if your student has special needs or requires extra time to complete assignments or understand concepts. Homeschooling also allows you to plan activities around your student's interests and abilities, making learning fun and engaging while helping them build confidence in their skills.

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Parents can Use Monitoring Software to Keep Their Students on Track

Homeschooling also allows parents to monitor their student’s progress more closely. These tools can aid in keeping students accountable for their work without the parent needing to keep an eye on them constantly. These tools are especially useful for students who are easily distracted or may be dishonest about the amount of time spent working on courses.

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Choose Enlightium Academy!

Enlightium Academy is a leading private Christian school that is ready to serve your homeschool student with an award-winning curriculum, affordable tuition, and highly-reviewed experience. The curriculum is Christian, flexible, customizable, rigorous, and engaging.

Our teacher-led accredited private school performs all the activities that each of the 50 states requires, such as assigning classes, grading, providing feedback, teaching, and providing student accountability. We would love to prepare your student for academic and spiritual success with you. We accept new students throughout the school year, so you can get started today.

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A Personalized Learning Experience for Students

During the enrollment phase, counselors evaluate entrance test results and previous school records. They then determine the student's education plan and curriculum in collaboration with parental input. At Enlightium, we serve a wide range of students, from students at-risk to students who need a personalized approach to learning. 

In addition, Enlightium supports high-achieving students via personalized learning. Students who score above average at their grade level during the entrance tests and who display above-average performance on their previous school’s progress report (B’s and above) may be considered for honor courses. Honor courses demand more effort from students since they move at a heightened pace, contain more projects, and explore subjects with more depth.

Personalization also provides an opportunity to progress ahead of school peers. Per their Enlightium counselor’s approval and collaboration with teachers and parents, a student may take advanced courses beyond their grade level. An accelerated path is available to students where they can complete grade levels at a faster pace. Fees apply for courses above the regular course requirements or standard course load.

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Enjoy a Flexible Schedule!

Enlightium students have a flexible schedule and can work at their own pace. But what does working at your own pace mean? It means: 

• You can finish your school work each week and enjoy your extracurricular activities: athletics, fine arts, or participate in your local church ministry. Many Enlightium students travel during the school year, are professional athletes and entertainers, or work ahead and finish high school in less than four years.
• If you are an “early bird”, you can wake up early, finish your schoolwork by noon, and enjoy the rest of your day! If you are a “night owl”, you can complete your assignments at night. If you want to mix it up, you can work throughout the day with breaks.
• If you want or need to travel, you and your family can plan ahead so that you do some schoolwork on nights and weekends before and after your trip, so you can enjoy traveling without having to worry about school.
• If difficult life circumstances occur, you can use nights, weekends, and holidays to stay on track.

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‍Since 2003, Enlightium faculty and staff have served partner schools, online, and homeschool K-12 students. With parental support, excellent instruction, and a personalized approach to learning, Enlightium equips students with the academic, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional skills they need to succeed in life. For any other questions about Enlightium, please call (509) 319-2288 or visit EnlightiumAcademy.com.