Did you know???

Did you know that the Curriculum Centers run by the VI Department of Education are available for homeschooler use?

I didn't, but now that I do, I am going to make full use of them - you should too. You can use their die cut machines, laminating machines, binding machine, etc. They have large classroom spaces with smart boards, projection screens, a teachers materials library with resources, etc.

They are open all year round, but due to staffing cuts, you need to call to make sure that someone is there that can help you out when you want to go. Call 340-778-1600 and ask for Ms. Jackson on St. Croix. On St. thomas call 340-775-2250.

Forms and info for homeschooling in the Virgin Islands

Borrowed from crewmartin.blogspot.com

Homeschooling in the Virgin Islands is fairly simple and easy. There isn't a lot of oversight from the VI Department of Education, after talking to multiple people in the VI, most agree that you file your paperwork and forget about it. Your child does not have to do standardized testing and you are not required to turn in a portfolio of your child's work.  That being said, you do need to file a 2 page document with the Department of Education at the start of your school year that states your name, your child's name, age, grade level, and what subjects they are learning. You also have to pick a date for a portfolio review(which again, most people say has never happened).  After you sign the paperwork and email to Ms. Sarah Mahurt for St. Croix her phone number is 340-773-1095 ext 7029,  email to it  Dianne George Rodgers her phone number is 340-772-775-2250 extension 8110 on St. Thomas/St. John or snail mail it back to the Department of Ed.  Make sure however that you remember to SIGN your forms before you send them in.  If by any chance, the Department of Ed sends you another form requesting you to fill out specs about your kitchen, facilities, etc, DO NOT fill that out. It is illegal - according to our local laws to fill out that form.  ALL you NEED to do is fill out the Letter of Intent Form and send it back.  That's it folks! If this process is any different from what I have been doing, please let me know as I would like to not only update this info but do it correctly myself!