Lindsay Cheek's Page

"I was homeschooled from 3rd grade to graduation. I also attended a vocational school where I became a certified para-educator and substitute teacher, though I never got a job doing either. With all the bad publicity lately in Florida with our…"

"It doesn't sound like you need it yet, but before you know it, you might need one...I have the Secure Bed Rail if you are interested.   It is listed on the PolkMoms Exchange."

"My brother used to design and build playgrounds for schools and parks. He told me that the rules for filtering and cleaning water for things like water slides, lazy rivers, ( pretty much anything that has jets and the water is cycled through a pump…"

". Homeland Security Funded Exercise Portrayed Homeschoolers as Terrorists http://www.infowars.com/homeland-security-funded-exercise-portrayed-homeschoolers-as-terrorists/ Police State Exercises Now Part of Public Education Landscape In 2004, cops…"

"I have a few friends who use Polk County's virtual school and they love it. Their children also do very well in it, it's a great source for nontraditional schooling."

"In my case exposure was not the best thing for my immune system. In 2nd grade I contracted pneumonia twice, pink eye, and rheumatic fever ( which almost killed me) At the doctor's advice, my parents decided to home school…"

"Thanks, Shawn! I've been with PVS for 6 years and love it. We have an AMAZING director and it's all about kids succeeding - which is awesome! "

"Bryssy, that's neat to know that you work for Polk Virtual School, I bet you're an amazing asset to them.   :)  I have a friend doing Florida Virtual School and she seems to think it's a great fit for their family and…"

"We classically homeschool and I work for Polk Virtual School - and I think both are great options!"

"The best reason for homeschool students to take the FCAT or EOC exams is to ensure that if they enroll back at a school they do not have to complete all of them senior year.  It can also allow the schools if you decide to re enroll to have an…"

"I would like to share a possible option for many students in Polk County.  There is a full time virtual program for grades K-12 that if all requirements are met each year, they will be able to earn a high school diploma in the end.  This…"

"When our son was about to finish elementary school last year we were going to home school.  I heard about how big Middle School was and all the kids.  We worried he would get picked on or lost and we did not want him in an enclosed ESE…"

"I used to jog at night, with my dog,  in my old neighborhood, it was very safe but I always carried a large pocket knife. You never know when a mean dog could come at you."

". We homeschool and we love it. We are using "My Father's World" curriculum, plus countless other reference material and field trips. I want my kids to have interactions with adults more so than other children.  I also want them…"

"I think it all depends on the kids, the parents, and what you are used to. My sister and I both went to public school (same one as our parents). We lived in one of the best school districts the state, so private school was not common, even for some…"