Pendleton County Schools release a table giving parents information to compare their PC CARES Academy with traditional homeschooling that parents could choose each and every year.
The graphic covers seven areas: Enrollment, Financial Obligation/Curriculum/Instructional Materials, Attendance, Student Progress, Diplomas, Athletics/Extra Curricular Activities and Academic Support.
Enrollment: Academy students are enrolled in PCS and earn credit for successfully completed coursework and eligible for all benefits of being a PCS student. Traditional homeschool students are not students of PCS and not eligible for the benefits such as free meals, athletics, and online programs.
Financial Obligation/Curriculum/Instructional Materials: Traditional Homeschool means the parents are responsible for all purchasing of curriculum. PCS covers the cost of the programs/instructional materials utilized for assessment and instruction.
Attendance: PCS maintains attendance records in the PC CARES Academy while parents/guardian must keep maintain attendance records in Traditional Home Schooling. In both, 1,062 of instructional hours are required.
Student Progress: Parents/Guardians must record and maintain reports of each student's progress in Traditional Homeschooling. Certified teacher will maintain records of said student's progress.
Diplomas: Students in Traditional Homeschool do not receive a diploma recognized by the Ky Dept of Education. Students who have met the established graduation requirements of PCS via the PC Cares Academy receive a high school diploma.
Athletics/Extra Curricular Activities: Traditional Homeschool students are not permitted to participate in PCS athletics or extra curricular activities. For PCS students attending the PC Cares Academy, students can participate in athletics and extra-curricular activities as long as they maintain eligibility.
Academic Support: Students in PC CARES Academy will have a certified teach avaiable for questions and assistance during a normal school day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parents/Guardians administering the Traditional Homeschooling will be responsible for providing academic support for their child.
Difference between Traditional Homeschooling and PC CARES Academy
Parents of of PCS children will have the choice between PC CARES Academy and In-Person classes.