Electives

The Diversity of Electives


Homeschool elective curriculums are available from many sources. If parents are using a particular curriculum for their children, they can opt to use electives from that same curriculum publisher, or they can add electives from other sources.


Some soures for electives include:


  • Book pack and DVD curriculums - are available through homeschool publishers or distributors like Christian Book Distributors.
  • College Classes - check with Garrett College for classes available as dual enrollment for high school students. Also, check with other online colleges and universities as well. For electives, classes could be taken either for credit, or as an audit class that does not award college credits.

      • Some colleges that provide online credit dual enrollment include:

    1. Liberty University - Dual enrollment classes through Liberty Online Academy.
    2. Pensacola Christian College - Dual enrollment classes through Abeka Academy.
    3. Taylor University or Gordon College - Dual enrollment classes through Sevenstar Academy.


  • Local Groups or Private Lessons - Local sports groups and private lessons can also count as electives.

    1. Music Lessons - One-on-one lessons in piano, voice, violin, and more. Visit Garrett College Continuing Education
    2. Pottery Lessons - Individual and class lessons. Visit their website at Deep Creek Pottery
    3. Martial Arts - Meets at the Oakand Armory. Reach them at Oakland Tae Kwon Do
    4. Soccer - Homeschoolers interested in playing soccer, should contact the Mt. Top Soccer Association
    5. Jazzercise - Group classes in a variety of styles and fitness levels Oakland Jazzercise Center
    6. Swimming Team - Community swimming team with summer competitions Manta Ray Swim Team


  • Parent Taught Electives - Some electives can be simply taught by a parent without a curriculum if the parent has substantial knowledge in the area. A few examples include: Jogging, sewing, art, woodworking, homesteading, gardening, creative writing, construction, etc.

  • Online Electives - In this day and age, the internet offers some excellent choices for electives. For more information about some of the ones that we consider to be exceptional choices, follow the links in the box on the right.


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