At FOCUS Homeschool, we know that you want to make a decision for your child’s education that allows them to thrive. In order to do that, you need an educational approach that gives you a voice in your student’s learning plans and activities. There are multiple options to choose from and your child has specific curriculum needs and goals that your family hopes they will achieve. We recognize all the options can make you feel overwhelmed, confused, or stressed out but we are here to help you navigate. We believe everyone should have a voice in their child’s education and a supportive Advisory Teacher to help their family reach the goals that they have set for their student.

With all the homeschooling options available to you in Alaska, it’s important to know what makes FOCUS Homeschool different from all the rest. FOCUS Homeschool is through the Chugach School District and Chugach was the first district in the nation to develop what is now known as competency-based education.  Since its inception, this model of education has made great strides across the nation in meeting students’ educational needs.

So, how is competency-based education different from the traditional model of education most of us had as children?

First, our entire system is designed to conform to where a child is actually developing in every subject, as opposed to an arbitrary standard of, “where they should be” based on age or grade.  Each student receives an individualized learning plan that is student-centered, rather than the cookie-cutter approach. Students are individuals who are gifted in a variety of ways and who develop in each subject at different rates.

Secondly, students progress through our standards at their own pace.  This allows students to take more time to develop in subjects that they find more challenging, while, at the same time, allowing them to progress faster through subjects that come more readily to them.

Thirdly, our competency-based approach affords students and families the opportunity to choose their own way of learning.  This means families choose their own curriculum, projects, activities, etc. to meet student learning styles, interests, and needs.  Of course, our Advisory Teachers are here to help you navigate those options, but ultimately, our families have the freedom and autonomy to choose what works best for them.

We understand that you want the best for your child which is why the FOCUS Homeschool certified teachers work hard to help you create the best individualized learning environment for your child. Our low student/teacher ratio allows our certified teachers time to help your family successfully navigate from PreK to high school graduation. You are your child’s first teacher. Their future begins in your home.

Here’s how it works:

1. Talk With Us

2. Enroll and secure your child’s spot in the program. Space is limited.

3. Move forward feeling supported and encouraged.

So, Connect with us today! And in the meantime, download our free PDF.

You can stop wondering if homeschooling is the right choice for your student and instead envision a personalized success story for your child’s future.