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General homeschooling information and resources.
Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society
The Mu Xi Chapter of the Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society. We are a Christian homeschool honor society which meets in the Cumming area. We induct new members once a year.
HSLDA
Home School Legal Defense Association. Homeschool parents may want to consider a membership with HSLDA to protect their legal rights to homeschool their children. BEECH Members will be given a discount code for registration.
GA Board of Education
Georgia Board of Education information on homeschooling and link to Declaration of Intent to homeschool.
Homeschool Compliance
Inexpensive service that will file your declaration of intent and also keep your attendance records for up to 12 years.
GHEA
We are your statewide, member supported, 501(c)3 non-profit association, and we have been serving the needs and protecting the rights of Georgia homeschoolers since 1992.
Worthwhile Pursuits, LLC
Worthwhile Pursuits, LLC's slogan is Some pursuits are worth your while. Part of the vision of Worthwhile Pursuits is that spending quality time with your children or grandchildren is a pursuit that is worth your while, getting kids off their devices (as appropriate) and giving them something creative to do with the family is worth your while, and telling kids that you love them is worth your while . . . and you get to do all three of these worthwhile things in the Find Me Funzy the Fox® game. Find Me Funzy the Fox® comes with a cute, soft and cuddly stuffed fox with endearing big eyes, and a children's book, and it is a 7-event hide & seek family game that parents, grandparents other loved ones can play with their little one(s).
Young Living Essential Oils
Young Living is the premier essential oil company with a Seed to Seal promise of purity. We love using and sharing them with others; they have changed our lives and we believe you will benefit from trying them.
Homeschoolanywhere.com
Homeschoolanywhere.com is a new free website built by homeschoolers for homeschoolers. Businesses & social groups post their homeschool events & classes on our central calendar. Homeschoolers can search by age, cost, etc. to find the activities that meet their needs.
Paul Fernandez with Edward Jones
I provide Client Centered Financial Management. We want to know what is important to you and we use an established process to help you build personalized strategies to achieve your goals and save for your children's college education.
Where to Buy Homeschool Curriculums and Fabulous Books for your Children
Bright Ideas Press
Bright Ideas Press is committed to equipping, inspiring, and encouraging homeschool families and classrooms around the world with outstanding curriculum and instruction from a distinctly Christian worldview.
Creative Publishing Co.
Help families build successful children through enjoyable, effective family character building. We provide literature to make homeschoolers successful in life. Building character, walking in victory and how to build your personal, business and financial life on the Rock. http://thecharactertraitjournal.com/
E2 Educational Experiences
E2 Educational Experiences has programs of medical science curriculum designed for high school and advanced middle school aged students interested in the medical sciences or a future health care career. E2 Educational Experiences offers a 256 page Medical Science workbook designed to give a year long, hands on, interactive curriculum for student to learn basic medical skills through study modules, activities, and assessments.
Homeschool Hangout Book Store
The Homeschool Hangout Bookstore opened 1996 in downtown Alpharetta. We sell new and used homeschool books from the best publishers on the market. We offer classes, tutoring, testing, seminars, counseling, and encouragement for the homeschool journey.
Usborne Books and More
Educational children's books from infant through high school.
4:12 Homeschool Resource Library
Our goal is to create a place for homeschool families to come to learn, and to explore and borrow various homeschool resources (books, videos, audio, and other printed materials) in the Forsyth County area. We hope to also offer monthly and weekly classes and seminars on topics that will encourage and inspire your family!
Rainbow Resource
Online Homeschool bookstore
Christian Book
Online Christian Book Store selling homeschool curriculum
The Well-Adjusted Homeschooler
The Well-Adjusted Homeschooler teaches how to homeschool with a balanced approach so you will feel confident as a homeschool parent. Teacher of Homeschooling for Excellence 101 and author of Take the Mystery Out of Homeschooling: A How-To Guide.
Homeschool Hybrids & Homeschool Educational Classes Offered in the Area
Active Learners League
Ours is a brand new tutoring center in Suwanee. We offer programs in Science, Social Studies for grades 2 to 5. Our curriculum is completely aligned to common core GA standards. We also offer packages and software access to homeschoolers.
Camp Sunrise
Join us for our field trips and summer camps! At Sunrise Planetarium, students can explore outer space from a Christian perspective or ride a train on the C&S Railroad. At our summer camps, kids and teens learn more about God while trying fun outdoor activities and making friendships that could last a lifetime.
Classical Conversations (CC)
Classical Conversations is a one-day per week program for families homeschooling their children ages 4 through the 12th grade. It is a Christian program based on the classical education model. For more information click the link to contact your local representative.
Chicken Whisperer Farm School
Chicken Whisperer Farm School offers hands-on farm classes where students (children and adults) can learn all about gardening, composting, and raising animals from birth to processing. Email: [email protected] - - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWFarmSchool
C3 - Cumming Christian Co-op
C3 is a learning cooperative providing homeschooling support while offering elective and enrichment classes for nursery through 12th grade. Parents are required to attend with their students and serve during our two 10 week sessions per year.
Cynthia Simmons - History of Money
I am a veteran homeschool mother. My children are grown and now I speak and minister to mothers still teaching at home. I love history and write historical fiction. I also have a fun interactive class on the history of money and curriculum that teaches many aspects of money.
The Dreamer's School
The Dreamers' School is a part-time enrichment program for homeschoolers. Our programs are Waldorf-inspired, with the goal of educating the whole child, ?head, heart, and hands.? We offer classes for children ages 4-13, and all age groups work within an arts-integrated curriculum based on cultivating students' intellectual, emotional, and physical capacities. We hope you will join us!
Discover Science Center
Discover Science Center is an informal science education enrichment center whose purpose is to supplement the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) curriculum taught in K-12 schools and homeschool programs.
Eastside Academic Studies
We are a group of teachers offering quality, affordable classes to homeschoolers in the metro Atlanta area. We offer weekly classes for students of all ages, including a broad offering of high school level courses.
Elachee Nature Science Center
Elachee Nature Science Center is an environmental education and conservation non-profit. Elachee offers two types of environmental education programming for home school students: Field Trips for homeschool groups and the 9-session Annual Program Series perfect for individual students and families.
Fideles Christian School
Fideles Christian School is a Pre-K4 through 12th grade hybrid college preparatory school. Our mission is partnering with parents in the rearing of students both spiritually and academically. Additionally we offer a fantastic Fine Arts Program and Competitive Athletic Program for our students. Homeschoolers that do not attend Fideles may also participate in our Sports Programs.
Forsyth County Public Library
Forsyth County Public Library champions literacy,lifelong learning, and personalized service to all patrons. FCPL vital participant in the Forsyth County community,striving to improve the quality of life for everyone. Offering Homeschool Classes.
The 4:12 Center
We are a homeschool resource library in Cumming. We have educational resources to check out, classes, and special events.
Inspire Academy
Conveniently located in West Cobb, Inspire Homeschool Academy provides exceptional instruction through classes that are devoted to enriching and educating the whole child. We meet once a week on Tuesdays and offer affordable academic, core and enrichment classes for students in grades 4 through Grade 12.
Learnwell Home Education Collective
Learnwell provides you with everything you need to homeschool with confidence: a teacher who writes your lesson plans and coaches you every step of the way, and community with homeschooling parents around the world. Based here in Cumming, we also have co-op openings for 2020-2021!
Living Science Home Studies, Inc.
Living Science Home Studies is a hybrid K-12 homeschool education center. Our vision is to launch the next generation into society, firmly grounded with a Biblical Worldview and confidence to tackle the challenges of their world with integrity and ingenuity.
Metro Academic Studies
Metro Academic Studies offers over 95 academic and fine arts classes to home-educated middle and high school students. Classes are taught by credentialed instructors and are offered on an a la carte basis. We also provide extracurricular, leadership and social opportunities.
Mountain Laurel Academy
Mountain Laurel Academy is an accredited, non-traditional learning center offering access to challenging academics for students in grades 5-12. All curriculum is individually designed and implemented by seasoned, certified teachers. This collegiate model is a great alternative for students who are academically focused but aren't getting what they need in larger environments OR parents who want to homeschool but want the benefit and expertise of master teachers.
Northeast Independent Prepartory Academy
We are an association of homeschooling families who wish for our children to have diplomas recognized by the state of Georgia and were granted accreditation through the Georgia Accreditation Commission (GAC), the premier statewide accrediting body, in July of 2005. We work together on producing professional quality transcripts for students who have completed our requirements.
Regina Caeli
Regina Caeli Academy is 2 day a week hybrid. It uses a classical curriculum and operates in the Catholic tradition.
RISE Academy
Rise Academy is a hybrid homeschool tutorial program in North Georgia. We provide excellence in education, as well as hands-on learning opportunities to bring learning alive for our students.
We are a Kindergarten through 8th grade school.
Root to Rise
Root to Rise is a homeschool enrichment program serving K-8th grade. Our classes combine academics, art, yoga, and nature.
Sora Schools
Sora Schools is an online, project-based high school where students explore their interests and future careers.
Summit Academy
resource a la carte program 1x/wk, K-12th classes
Vantage Point Education-Paula Horne
Vantage Point Education is an accredited non-traditional education center offering academic and elective courses, including STEM and AP, for middle and high school students. We are also a College Board approved Testing Center.
Wealthy Habits
Wealthy Habits is a non-profit that teaches financial literacy to students ages 11-19. Starting from the concept of basic economics to advanced investing, students are taught about the financial concepts that are crucial to make smart financial choices.
Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta can enrich your home school environment through our diverse and engaging resources! From field trips and HomeSchool Academy for your students, to take-home resources for you as an educator, the Zoo can be your partner in homeschooling. Zoo Atlanta education programs cultivate essential STEM skills, utilize the Zoo?s living laboratory as the classroom, and align with the new Georgia Standards of Excellence in science.
Colleges & Dual Enrollment College Classes & Programs Available to Homeschooled Highschool Students
Anderson University
Located in the vibrant city of Anderson, South Carolina, Anderson University is a selective, comprehensive university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campus and online. Our nine Colleges and Schools offer 36 majors, 50 concentrations, and 29 minors. In addition, we offer seven master's degrees that range from an MBA to a Master of Music in Music Education. And, through our Graduate School of Christian Ministry, we offer a Doctor of Ministry.
We are ranked as one of the best regional universities in the South by both US News and World Report and The Princeton Review. In addition to our top tier academic ranking, AU has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as the #7 Most Innovative Regional University in the South and #27 Best Value School among Regional Universities in the South. - - At the heart of our educational program is an uncompromising commitment to the liberal arts as a means of preparing students with both breadth and depth of knowledge they need not only to be successful in the career of their choice, but to be successful in all realms of life ? in family, community, work, and church.
Bob Jones University
A Christian, regionally accredited, liberal arts university located in Greenville, South Carolina
Brenau Univeristy
Brenau University is a Private Institution located in Gainesville, Georgia. Founded in 1878, Brenau has had a long history as a Women's College. However, all of our programs are now open to men as well.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a private institution that offers a variety of courses in subject areas like Aeronautics, Aviation, STEM and Unmanned Systems. Our Dual Enrollment program offers online courses to students in grades 9-12. Students can take up to 15 credit hours per semester at no cost for tuition and books through participation in the Georgia Dual Enrollment Program.
Georgia State University
A growing, top-tier research university with campuses located across the metro Atlanta area.
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University is the 3rd largest public Institution in Georgia. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, KSU offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its nearly 38,000 students.
Lanier Technical College
Lanier Tech offers 28 core general education courses guaranteed to transfer to UNG, UGA, GA Tech, and other public universities. Tuition and books are free for dual enrollment students. Click here for a list of courses. https://www.laniertech.edu/downloads/credits approved for transfer to usg.pdf
Tandem Edu
TandemEDU partners with families through the high school years. We teach Algebra, Chemistry and Literature for you while your student also earns college credit through our unique dual degree program.
Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls College offers a way for home school students to take college courses while still enrolled in high school through TFC Dual Enrollment. These courses earn both high school and college credit and can be taken either on-campus or online. For eligible high school students in the state of Georgia, approved TFC courses can be taken free of charge (covering tuition, mandatory fees, and textbooks) through the state?s Dual Enrollment program. - - The Office of Dual Enrollment is here to assist you in navigating this wonderful opportunity to get a head start on your collegiate journey. Contact us at [email protected].
Truett McConnell University
Christian University offering Dual Enrollment courses in a 16 week format taught from a christian worldview. We offer both online and on campus class options.
University of North GA - Dual Enrollment/MOWR
The University of North Georgia is part of the University System of Georgia and is designated as a State Leadership Institution and The Military College of Georgia. With about 20,000 students, the University of North Georgia is one of the state's largest public universities.
Learning Disabilities, Private Tutors, Academic Coaches, Counseling & Health Services
Brain Balance
Brain Balance helps children who struggle behaviorally, socially, and academically through a holistic and integrated approach that is customized to meet the needs of each child.
Darling Pediatric Therapies
Darling Pediatric Therapies is an outpatient therapy practice that offers OT, Speech and PT to children from birth to 21 years of age. We are located in Roswell, GA and are in network with a variety of insurance companies and GA Medicaid.
Ecco-Kits
ECCO-Kits are guided sensory kits for children ages 3-6. Each kit includes exciting theme-specific materials, activity suggestions, free-play prompts, and reading suggestions.
Erudite Tutors
Erudite is a local tutoring company that pairs educators with students. We believe that learning occurs only from the best teacher for each student and we have an amazing team of tutors who make sure that happens.
Grow Counseling
GROW Counseling exists to help individuals and organizations become more resilient, learn to develop better coping skills, and begin to find meaning and joy through a variety of counseling services. We serve children, teens, adult individuals, couples, and families.
HIPNation
We think the healthcare system is broken, so we fixed it. Sadly, healthcare is the leading reason for personal bankruptcy. We enable direct care between doctor and patient, and then pair it with sharing plans like Medi-share or Sedera, or indemnity plans like New Era.
K8 Tutoring
Certified Teachers as tutors and IEP advocates. We now have an Occupational Therapist working with us. She can assess student needs and help parents find solutions. We have certified regular education and special education teachers.
Language Lab, LLC
We provide supportive and nurturing services in natural environments that foster development and focused language instruction through individual and small group therapy and tutoring sessions.
Mathnasium of Coal Mountain
Mathnasium uses a unique assessment process to determine (with great accuracy) exactly what each child knows and what they need to learn. Next, we design a customized learning plan for teaching the concepts the student needs to master. It doesn't stop there. our encouraging instructors continually check progress along the way to make sure kids truly understand and retain the concepts we?ve taught. The results are transformative. kids will see measurable changes in attitude, confidence, and school progress.
The M Center for Integrative Wellness
Here at The M Center for Integrative Wellness, we focus on holistic healing for all children. Our functional medicine approach uses integrative medicine to help heal exceptional children as well as keep all children healthy so they can grow to their full potential.
Megan Slotin - The Tutoring Teacher
I am a Special Education teacher with 16 years experience. I am also Elementary Ed. and Middle School certified. I offer homeschooling and tutoring services.
Mind and Motion Developmental Centers of GA
Mind and Motion is an outpatient clinic which comprises specialties such as psychology, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy. We specialize in diagnosis and treating individuals with developmental issues and delays such as ADHD, Autism, Sensory Delays, etc.
Omega Learning Center
Omega Learning Center provides SACS Accredited tutoring and test preparation programs with certified teachers for every grade and subject in school.
Paraclete Counseling
We are a private counseling practice located in south Forsyth county. We provide Christian counseling services for children, teens and adults through individual, marital and family counseling.
Enrichment: Music, Art, Sports, Extracurricular Activities & Field Trips for your Children
Atlanta Sports Training
Atlanta Sports Training is a 501(c)3 AAU youth nonprofit organization that offers volleyball, basketball, and STEAM sports programming for children ages 5-18. Learn to play or improve your skills through training sessions and leagues with our integrated academy dedicated to building a better future through sport, science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Artistic Adventures
Artistic adventures opened in 2002 to provide fine art glass and pottery classes in an environment that provides personal attention. Our mission is to be a studio for success! We achieve this with impassioned teachers and small classes. Our shared learning philosophy is low student-teacher ratios. Our students progress quickly with our highly interactive instruction.
Atlanta Music Academy and Modern Tennis Atlanta
Tennis www.Atlantamusicacademy.org
and Music Lessons www.Moderntennisatlanta.com
BIO Gymnastics
BIO is a family owned, faith-based gymnastics gym where we have some serious fun! Raising champions in and out of the gym, BIO also offers homeschool PE, tumbling and kids night out.
Camp Gladiator
Camp Gladiator is a four week fitness camp that promises a fun and motivating environment where men and women of all ages and fitness levels can push themselves to reach their goals. - We are dedicated to transforming lives through dynamic, fun and challenging workouts led by amazing Trainers who inspire you to discover your best self.
Christian Fine Arts of Forsyth - CFAF
Fine Arts classes for Kindergarten through 12th grade - Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Dance, Art, American Sign Language, and much more! -Christian Fine Arts of Forsyth is an organization dedicated to making music lessons and classes available to our homeschool community. We offer classes that range from orchestra and band to dancing and choirs, as well as private lessons in most instruments. Please contact us for more information!
Civil Air Patrol - Forsyth County Cadet Squadron
Civil Air Patrol is the US Air Force Auxiliary with three missions: emergency services, aerospace education and cadet programs.
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Code Ninjas - Cumming
AT CODE NINJAS, YOUR KIDS WILL HAVE A BLAST BUILDING VIDEO GAMES WHILE LEARNING CODING, MATH, LOGIC, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS.
Cub Scouts Pack 211
Cub Scouts is a great, fun, memorable adventure for both boys AND girls. Our pack currently has several homeschooled children actively scouting, Cub Scouts Pack 211 would absolutely LOVE the opportunity of reaching more!
Cumming Waves Swim Team
We offer an atmosphere where swimmers can thrive in and out of the water by learning life skills; time management, leadership roles, goal setting, working as a team, mastering new skills, math and science principles dealing with swimming such as physics-motion, multiplying, adding, calculations, meeting physical educational requirements, making lifelong friendships and just having FUN. Contact us at [email protected]
Family Fitness
Fun Family Fitness Classes where parents and their kids can work out together. Help each other stay motivated and meet your goals TOGETHER!!
FAPA - Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts
Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts (FAPA) provides the opportunity for students to study the performing arts in a safe, encouraging and supportive setting. Classes include acting, improv, musical theater, technical theater and more!
First Redeemer Church Conservatory of Music & Fine Arts
The First Redeemer Church Conservatory of Music & Fine Arts is celebrating its 15th anniversary! Private instruction is offered in piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and music theory. Group piano classes, called Piano Pals are offered for PreK through 2nd grade. Drama classes are offered and include a performance of a musical. Facebook.com/FirstRedeemerConservatoryofMusic&FineArts
Forsyth Aces BB Team
We are a competitive bb gun shooting team. We are focused on safety, fun and teamwork.
Forsyth County 4H Club
4-H is an educational program teaching leadership, citizenship, public speaking and practical life skills. The goal is to make learning fun! 4-H is an educational program teaching leadership, citizenship, public speaking and practical life skills. The goal is to make learning fun! It is the youth phase of The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. More than 1,700 young people participate in Forsyth County 4-H activities.
Forsyth County Family YMCA
The Forsyth County Family YMCA offers a Home School PE program which allows home school children to socialize with other home school children in a safe environment while participating in various exercise regimens, learning team sport fundamentals and playing games that promote good physical, emotional and spiritual health. This program is for school age children 6 yrs to 12 yrs.
Forsyth Water Polo
We are a water polo club for middle and high school athletes based at the Cumming Aquatic Center. We offer competition for all levels of experience.
Georgia Force High School Athletics
We are a homeschool athletics program that provides football, cheerleading and basketball for homeschool students and private school students that do not have a sports team
Goodrich Robotics
We are a LEGO engineering and Robotics program that is designed to inspire kids in science and technology. We teach 6-9 year olds simple machines with LEGOs and for 10+, we use Mindstorm and EV3 Robotics to teach students to solve missions with an autonomous robot using the engineer design method.
Greater Gwinnett Christian Barrons Baseball & Basketball
Our organization seeks to teach Christian values in and through athletic team competition. Our teams have maintained a continued level of excellence, while maintaining a strong emphasis on character development. Baseball: http://ggcbarons.org/
Basketball:https://www.gobarons.org/
Horses Naturally Speaking - Genesis Farm
Group groundwork and riding lessons using natural horsemanship principles. We also offer a bi-monthly horse club, and several weeks of summer camp, including an overnight camp.
Ignite Robotics
Ignite Robotics team is a community-based Robotics Competition team located in Suwanee GA. We have high schoolers from traditional schools, homeschools, mentored by professional engineers. https://www.facebook.com/IgniteRobotics/
Krista McCoy Performing Arts
I offer private and group voice & piano lessons as well as Musikgarten family music classes in Canton and Marietta. Discounts are available for classes taught during school hours especially for the benefit of homeschooling families.
Legomatics
Brainy Bytes™ offers exciting technology-based STEM/STEAM programs through after-school & home-school classes, summer camps & year-round camps and weekend workshops; as well as private groups and birthday parties.
My Mermaid Adventure
My Mermaid Adventure allows people to experience what it would be like to be a real mermaid. We offer parties, lessons, and programs.
North GA Falcons
We are an independent homeschool-based tackle football team for young men ages 13 and over. We also have a middle school team for boys 11 to 13
Pinwheel Art School
Our Brief Mission Statement: To acknowledge that God is interested in our creative work as artists, committ to honoring God through our art, invest in learning artistic process skills, prepare important art for competition, and to start, keep, and annually review and renew our portfolio for college and/or career. .
Practically Perfect Princess
Let us help you celebrate your child's special day and give her memories to last a lifetime! We specialize in High Quality Entertainment and want your child's day to be the best one ever.
Premier Martial Arts
Premier Martial Arts specializes in instructing children & adults, ages 3 and up, in the practice of martial arts. Our goal is for our students to develop self-discipline, high self-esteem, a positive outlook, a spirit of constant improvement & an attitude that refuses to give up. We provide our students with a well rounded approach to martial arts, personal protection & a fitness system for the modern world.
RedLine Athletics
RedLine Athletics is a Youth Training Center for athletes ages 8 - 18. We work on making you a better athlete FIRST and then work on your sports specific skills.
Tiny Towne
Tiny Towne is a high-tech indoor driving edutainment park for kids with all ages. - Tiny Towne is officially a driving school now.
Victory's Gait
Victory's Gait @ Sweet Dreams Farm is a nonprofit, safe haven, providing faith based Natural Horsemanship to families who love animals and the country! Please visit our web site or email [email protected]
World Champion Taekwondo
World Champion Taekwondo has been teaching leadership skills for over 10 years! Come and enjoy a class full of FUN that incorporates focus, respect, and confidence in every lesson.
Young Chefs Academy
We are a cooking school for kids that offers weekly classes for the homeschool community as well as workshops, field trips and birthday parties.
Redline Athletics Forsyth
Redline Athletics Forsyth is a youth athletic performance center located in Cumming, GA. Our facility includes a full court basketball/volleyball, turf area, batting cages, weight room, and parent lounge. All of our trainers are former college and pro athletes that will help transform your youth athlete to the best they can be! We offer workout sessions 7 days a week.
Girl Scouts ATL
Our Mission: - Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.