Parent's "Job Description"

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(Actually there is no real "job description" for parents; rather, there are
expectations, tips, and procedures outlined in this document which may be
helpful to define parents relationship to HomeLink.)

PARENT'S ROLE

PART 1 -- Courses and Advisors

The Parent will review the course offerings, course descriptions, and course
advisors for possible classes for his or her son or daughter. Questions
about courses, advisors, or curriculum can be addressed to the advisor or to
the director.

Each advisor has developed, printed, and can make available (to registered
Parents) the weekly assignment sheets for each of the courses he or she
teaches. These lesson plans are valuable tools, and as such are NOT made
available to families who are NOT registered in the HomeLink Program. We
ask that our registered HomeLink parents and students keep these materials
confidential and not distribute these lesson plans to others outside of the
Program.

One special feature of the HLP is the "Electives". Electives are generally
short-term classes focused in a specialty area (such as horsemanship,
forensics, Mount St. Helens, hurricanes, etc.).
Electives are usually available during three periods:

October through November
January through February
March through April

Several weeks before these sessions, newsletters are mailed announcing the
elective classes. These short-term specialties may be especially inviting
for HLP student¹s friends who are not otherwise registered with the Program.
All are invited.

PART 2 -- Parents and HomeLink Staff

Parents and students may seek occasional counsel and direction from the
HomeLink staff concerning their studies. HomeLink has a special option
available called "Independent Study" which can assist families and students
on a one-on-one basis. The Independent Study option can be used for 2 or 3
sessions, or as long as it is needed. Any student who believes he could
benefit from the Independent Study option is encouraged to speak to his or
her parent first, then to the HomeLink advisor.

To the best of his or her ability, each advisor will maintain a good working
relationship with the students and with the Parents. One of the advisor's
jobs is to maintain beneficial communication with Parents concerning each
student's achievement, performance, and classroom conduct. If at any time
it appears that this is not being accomplished, the Parent is encouraged
meet with the advisor, and if necessary, to bring the matter to the director.

Each Advisor will provide the Parent with a direct access email address and
the HomeLink office phone number. This is necessary to facilitate healthy,
on-going communication from the Parents to the advisor. Phone messages left
at the HomeLink office will be relayed to the advisor, who in turn will
reply to the Parent. It is the policy of the HomeLink Program that the
Advisor is NOT to give out his or her private phone number to Parents or
students.

The HomeLink Program emphasizes and reinforces that Parents are the primary
decision-makers for their students' education, even in the courses their
students may take through HomeLink.

PART 3 -- Parents and Other Support

Parents are encouraged to use other support groups in the area to enhance
their homeschool experience. While HLP provides some specific services to
Parents, there are many other resources available. HLP Parents are
encouraged to be part of these other groups. The HLP director can provide
the contact information to help Parents find these other support services.

From time to time, Parents in the HomeLink Program may be asked to
voluntarily provide narratives, articles, anecdotes, testimonials, or other
information for the HomeLink Program web site. This is strictly voluntary,
but is appreciated.

PART 4 -- Parents and Program Management

Here are some tips that HLP advisors have found helpful for Parents.

A.
HLP academic policies
The academic calendar is divided into four quarters. The specific dates for
each quarter will be available when the course offerings are announced. A written grade report will be issued following the completion of each
quarter for grades 6 through 12.

The grading scale is a numeric scale as follows:

93 - 100 = A
90 - 92 = A-
87 - 89 = B+
83 - 86 = B
80 - 82 = B-
77 - 79 = C+
73 - 76 = C
70 - 72 = C-
67 - 69 = D+
63 - 66 = D
60 - 62 = D-
Below 60 = F

Due dates are important to your grade. All work is due one week from the
date assigned, unless otherwise stated. Check the assignment sheet for
information on due dates for specific subjects. Work must be completed
before the student begins class. Work that is late will receive an
automatic deduction of 10 points -- REPEAT -- work that is late will
receive an automatic deduction of 10 points!

B.
HLP suggests you develop a schedule that works for the whole family.

A good schedule will take into consideration the following:

have the student do the hardest subject first
plan for short breaks during the study period
plan motivational activities when the work is done
when study times are scheduled, limit trips, errands, phone calls,and other interruptions

C.
HLP suggests you communicate clearly with your student about the assignments and the progress toward their due dates.

look over the assignment sheet together at the beginning of the week
break the work assignment into daily "chunks"
check the work at the end of the day to see that the day's goals were met
the night before a class, examine your student's finished work to be sure everything has been completed to your satisfaction
in some courses, Parents correct the work at home; please correct any work that is your responsibility in a timely manner, allowing the student to benefit from quick feedback

D.
HLP suggests you communicate with the HomeLink Advisor regarding changes or
concerns about the students work.

Keep the email address of each of your student's advisors
Leave messages for your advisor at the HomeLink office. The office staff will relay these messages to the advisor so he or she may return your call.
If you find that an assignment sheet is missing, call the office right away. HLP can prepare one for you to pick up. In many cases, a missing assignment sheet can be transmitted to you electronically.

E.
HLP suggest you notify the advisor of planned absences.
In most cases, the assignment sheets can be given to the Parent or student with instructions on how to complete the work in preparation for the student's return to class.

CLOSING THOUGHT

All research points to one constant factor in the success and achievement of a student -- parental involvement. This is true in public school or private school; it is true from nursery school through high school; it is true with the gifted or the disabled. Homeschooling provides the maximum parental involvement, and we at HomeLink commend you for your commitment to your student.

HomeLink is here to assist you in making your homeschooling year a success. We understand that you are the primary teacher and we are your assistants. Let us know what we might do to help.