Question about plan book

[Ashley]

:confused2 I'm new to homeschooling and I am teaching kindergarten.

When I do my plan book, I am doing more like the journal entry type. Can I get some ideas on what I need to input on this.

Does it just need to be the page #'s she works on or what she is actually learning for example: writing the letter t.

I've looked around a lot but never found any info. Any help would be great!!!! Thanks!

[Dianna]

Ashley, do whatever is easiest and most helpful to you. I prefer to list topics (not page numbers) because it's more meaningful to me than page numbers. I list these in a weekly journal (on my PC), then immediately copy and paste them into the different subject areas of my bi-annual report. When my 90 days are up, my bi-annual report is automatically finished, except I add a statement about how many days they attended. Does this description make sense? It's easier to see than to describe.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Dianna

[Ashley]

Yes it makes sense. That's kind of what i've started doing thus far. I found a similar topic in the search forum.

Another question is what's a bi-annual report? Haven't heard of that yet and not sure if I need to be doing that too.

I was under the impression I was to just bring my plan book and portfolio to the meetings and that was it.

Thanks

[Dianna]

Another question is what's a bi-annual report? Haven't heard of that yet and not sure if I need to be doing that too.

I was under the impression I was to just bring my plan book and portfolio to the meetings and that was it.

Thanks

Ashley, if you'll send me your email address in a private message, I'll send you a sample of my weekly journal and bi-annual report. There is only one association I know of that requires you to bring your records to a meeting. (The law states that parents are the ones who have rights to our records - not associations, and not the state.) Since it sounds like you belong to that association, you need to contact them to find out what to bring. If you'd prefer to keep your own records private, you may want to join a different association next year.

Warmly,
Dianna

[whitechr]

Ashley, if you'll send me your email address in a private message, I'll send you a sample of my weekly journal and bi-annual report. There is only one association I know of that requires you to bring your records to a meeting. (The law states that parents are the ones who have rights to our records - not associations, and not the state.) Since it sounds like you belong to that association, you need to contact them to find out what to bring. If you'd prefer to keep your own records private, you may want to join a different association next year.

Warmly,
Dianna

Hi Dianna,
This is something that has worried me as well. Can I see a sample also? Currently I have just be keeping a portfolio-
1st page- name, grade - (pocket folder that has information on immunizations, eye appointments, etc.
2-5 page are subjects- with short and long term goals on front for each subject. and samples
6- pe, field trips, socializing- pics, ticket stubs, etc..
7- stanford test results, and any others
8-end of year- attendance record, etc.
Is this okay? I am doing independent through an association so I always get nervous. I also keep a seperate attendence log with lessons plans.

Thanks for any help,
Christy

[Dianna]

What I'm doing now is a little different than before (I tweak my system every year). What I do now has been the easiest way yet. I bought some student desk calendars from Staples. They're the big monthly calendar that you'd see on a desk, with a big block for each date, and each block has lines in it for notes. Each day, we write in the block what they did for that date. It serves as a daily journal and an attendance record at the same time.

At the end of the month, I summarize what they learned that month and type it into my bi-annual report that's saved on my computer. I could wait until the end of 90 days to summarize and put it in the report, but I find it easier to just do it at the end of each month so at the end of 90 days it's practically already finished.

Every so often I get samples of their work and put it in a three ring binder -- that's their portfolio. Also, as each month passes, I tear off the calendar page (described above) and insert it in a pocket of the binder. If I test, I keep their scores in the binder, too.

And that's about it. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Warmly,
Dianna

[whitechr]

What I'm doing now is a little different than before (I tweak my system every year). What I do now has been the easiest way yet. I bought some student desk calendars from Staples. They're the big monthly calendar that you'd see on a desk, with a big block for each date, and each block has lines in it for notes. Each day, we write in the block what they did for that date. It serves as a daily journal and an attendance record at the same time.

At the end of the month, I summarize what they learned that month and type it into my bi-annual report that's saved on my computer. I could wait until the end of 90 days to summarize and put it in the report, but I find it easier to just do it at the end of each month so at the end of 90 days it's practically already finished.

Every so often I get samples of their work and put it in a three ring binder -- that's their portfolio. Also, as each month passes, I tear off the calendar page (described above) and insert it in a pocket of the binder. If I test, I keep their scores in the binder, too.

And that's about it. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Warmly,
Dianna


Thank you so much. I was just at a support group meeting and I was talking to another parent whos older children are now at college. They did dual credits at the local tech then transfered to a 4 year college. She said when they were checking out colleges, most only wanted to see the credits she had already earned from Trident Tech. They didn't care about the portfolios (which I'm still keeping just in case truancy shows up at my door) or the high school diploma and transcripts. Have you been through anything or heard anything about this yet.
Christy

[MamaSweetie2]

My recordkeeping is pretty simple:

I use a 5 subject notebook (college ruled) In the front of the book, I write each subject and the textbook or book used for the course so this is easy reference in case anyone wants to see what curriculum is being used.

Each day gets a page. I write the subject on the left side then page number and problems worked and a brief note or two about the skills learned.

Ex: Phonics: Pg 35 review of suffixes
Math pg 105 problems 1-15 adding 2 digit numbers with trading

some subjects, like Bible, Science or Social Studies ..I might write more detail as to the subject of what we studied and what was learned by my child.

I make notes of sick days, mom sick days or other challenges that might not allow for a full day of school, just in case "anyone" wants to know. I also jot down socialization times just to have documentation of it just in case that same "anyone" wants to know. LOL!

So I guess I do a combination of a plan book and journal.

It really is simple and straight forward. The 5 subject notebook allows more than enough room to keep a log of books read, an attendance sheet, or a log of field trips taken.

[whitechr]

My recordkeeping is pretty simple:

I use a 5 subject notebook (college ruled) In the front of the book, I write each subject and the textbook or book used for the course so this is easy reference in case anyone wants to see what curriculum is being used.

Each day gets a page. I write the subject on the left side then page number and problems worked and a brief note or two about the skills learned.

Ex: Phonics: Pg 35 review of suffixes
Math pg 105 problems 1-15 adding 2 digit numbers with trading

some subjects, like Bible, Science or Social Studies ..I might write more detail as to the subject of what we studied and what was learned by my child.

I make notes of sick days, mom sick days or other challenges that might not allow for a full day of school, just in case "anyone" wants to know. I also jot down socialization times just to have documentation of it just in case that same "anyone" wants to know. LOL!

So I guess I do a combination of a plan book and journal.

It really is simple and straight forward. The 5 subject notebook allows more than enough room to keep a log of books read, an attendance sheet, or a log of field trips taken.

That is a very good idea. We have the 5 ring binders anyway. We might as well add them to our resources and keep them with our records. I usually just through mine away after I keep a few samples. Thanks for the advice.

[Dianna]

Thank you so much. I was just at a support group meeting and I was talking to another parent whos older children are now at college. They did dual credits at the local tech then transfered to a 4 year college. She said when they were checking out colleges, most only wanted to see the credits she had already earned from Trident Tech. They didn't care about the portfolios (which I'm still keeping just in case truancy shows up at my door) or the high school diploma and transcripts. Have you been through anything or heard anything about this yet.
Christy

The portfolios are required due to SC homeschooling law, and I don't keep them for any other reason. I've graduated one so far, and the only things the colleges wanted were a transcript, SAT scores, and his overall GPA. Your portfolio is not for college, but to comply with state homeschooling requirements.

Hope this helps!

Dianna