What does BFHA have to offer the Home School Family?

 

Parents have the responsibility of teaching their children.

Educating children is a right and a responsibility of each parent. Parents should use all the resources at their disposal to help fulfill this responsibility.

 

Parents can use their resources to ensure their children have a sound education.

At various times parents may need help in the education of their children. Perhaps there is an illness, a new baby, family business needs more attention, students need a larger fish bowl to perform in, whatever the reasons, there are additional resources out there to help families meet their goals of a quality education for their children. Let us introduce a resource that can help, Benjamin Franklin Homeschool Academy, BFHA.

 

BFHA’s mission statement:

“Benjamin Franklin Homeschool Academy assists parents in fulfilling their parental responsibility in the education of their children. While accepting children of all faiths, we offer at an affordable cost, a LDS-based curriculum, and a positive classroom experience. Benjamin Franklin Homeschool Academy strives to instill in children a knowledge of values to better serve their God, family and country.”

 

Parents-teacher-student communications open, active, and productive.

No one knows the student better then the parent. Communication with parents, student and teacher are critical in the educational process. When the parents, students and teacher come together at various conferences throughout the year to assess the student’s growth, great things happen. The student feels a responsibility for his education and soon takes great pride in his work and wants to do more. Parents and teachers are there to point out where some improvements may be needed but, most importantly praise where growth has taken place. This process will help the student find his mission in life and strive to prepare for it.             

 

Curriculum encourages weaknesses to become strengths

Whenever the parents feels their student may have a weakness or strength in a given area, the curriculum may be adjusted to accommodate the student. With the proper help all weaknesses can be come strengths. The strengths can then be shared with all those the student wishes to serve.

 

Parents involved in the goal setting of student’s curriculum.

Parents are aware of the subject covered in class and help with assignments to ensure the students involvement.Parents retain the responsibility of the student’s education , and the teacher is there to assist. The teacher is prepared to assist in the core subjects of history/geography, science, math and English.

History/Geography-presented in story form with an in-depth study of key events during nine epochs taught throughout the year. There is a 3-year rotation.

                1^st year is Old World History beginning with Adam and Eve, with a study of the Old Testament prophets, ending with the birth if Christ. Old Testament study will be included.

                2^nd year is New World History beginning with the Birth of Christ, with a study of the world outside of the United States, ending with the present day. New Testament study will be included.

                3^rd year will focus on United States History. Book of Mormon Study will be included.

Science- presented with hands-on activities on a 3-year rotation.

                1^st year is chemistry for the senior class and earth science for the younger classes.

                2^nd year is physical science.

                3^rd year is biology.

Math-is the Saxon Math program which allows the student to progress at the individual pace. Assessments and individual tutoring will be available during class time.

English-Literature–in class reading of the classics with classroom discussion to bring these classics to life. Grammar- is explained and used throughout the writing assignments. Writing assignments are used in other subjects to share ideas. Each writing assignment has a purpose.

 

Students able to progress at an individual pace.

Although the student is in a classroom setting, the student will still be able to progress at their own speed. If something is new to the student and needs additional time to assimilate, time is given. At the same time if a student wants to progress faster, that option is available as well.

 

BFHA’s Motto:

“Learning to serve God, Family, and country should be the aim and end of all true learning.”- Benjamin Franklin

 

Resources BFHA has ready to share with parents are:

                *Sound principle-based and agency-based curriculum couched in the scriptures.

                * Scripture study

                *Teachers trained to motivate and inspire students to do their best.

                *Classroom activities that will enhance curriculum, such as:

          simulations

          debates

          mock elections, law making, and trails

          hands on experiments

          dissecting

          colloquiums

          face to face with classics with discussion with peers

          developing leadership skills

          mentoring

          share education with others

          oral presentations

          service

 

 

BFHA is an extension of your home school!!