Question 1

What curriculum does South Carolina require?

Accepted Answer

State law does not require that a specific curriculum be followed, however it dictates that homeschools include the following:
 
Minimum Subjects Required in Grades 1-6:
 • Language Arts
 • Reading
 • Science
 • Mathematics
 • Social Studies
Beginning in 7th Grade the Following Must be Added:
 • Literature
 • Composition
Continue reading for more info on highschool requirements

Question 2

What are the big differences in the curriculum available?

Accepted Answer

There are a very large number and variety of curricula available on the market.
Some curricula cover only specific subjects, whereas others are all-encompassing. Some curricula are very grade specific; others provide the complete coverage of all elementary & secondary grades. 
 
Finally, most curricula are published in printed form; but, an increasing number are available electronically. 
You will need to study the options carefully to choose the curricula that's right for each of your children 
 
Scroll down to see a list of Curriculum retailers

Question 3

Curriculum Requirements for a High School Diploma through HOPE

Accepted Answer

The student must earn a total of 24 units of credit.  Your child may earn more than the total number of 24 credits at the completion of 12th grade. I strongly recommend checking with the college your child may be attending prior to his senior year.  This will insure that he meets their entrance requirements.
 
The unit requirements are distributed as follows: 
 • English/Language Arts - 4.0
 • Mathematics - 4.0
 • Personal Finance - 0.5
 • Science - 3.0
 • U.S. History and Constitution - 1.0
 • Economics - 0.5
 • U.S. Government - 0.5
 • Other Social Studies - 1.0
 • Physical Education or Junior ROTC - 1.0
 • Computer Science (Incl. keyboarding) - 1.0
 • Foreign Language or Career and Technology Education* - 1.0
 • Electives - 6.5
 * For a student in a College Prep program to meet the high school diploma requirements, one unit must be earned in a foreign language (most four-year colleges/universities require 2 - 3 years of the same foreign language).

Question 4

Where do I get Curriculum?

Accepted Answer

You must purchase your own curriculum.  HOPE does not provide nor sell curriculum.
The following publishers offer complete curricula for each grade level. You can purchase all or portions of their products depending on your child’s needs.
This is just a place to start. As homeschooling grows, so do the number of retailers.  We cannot possibly list them all. Please call us if you have questions.
 • Abeka   www.abeka.com (http://www.abeka.com)1-877-A BEKA BOOK
 • Bob Jones www.bjup.com (http://www.bjup.com)1-800-252-4348
 • Alpha Omega Publications www.aop.com (http://www.aop.com)1-800-622-3070
 • Sonlight www.sonlight.com (http://www.sonlight.com)1-303-730-6292
 • Apologia (science) www.apologia.com (http://www.apologia.com)1-888-524-4724
 • Curriculum Express: www.curriculumexpress.com(http://www.curriculumexpress.com)
Homeschool Resource Distributors:
 • Christian Book Distributors www.christianbook.com (http://www.christianbook.com)  1-800-247-4784
 • Rainbow Resource Center   www.rainbowresource.com (http://www.rainbowresource.com)1-888-841-3456
 • Life of Fred (Math and English) www.lifeoffredmath.com (http://www.lifeoffredmath.com)1-800-653-4231

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