Survey response-from Wa. state
Sherry L.
Hi jim,
My family and I also live in Wa. state. We are in Lynden, just north of
Bellingham.
Where are you guys?
Sherry
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From: Jim Pauley, Jr <jim_p...@intalco.com>
To: owner-ho...@efn.org
Date: Thursday, April 24, 1997 4:51 PM
Subject: Survey response
>
>Hi Jody,
>
>I just subscribed to your mailing list, first because I'm interested in
home
>schooling and second, because I'm taking an Internet Class and it
requires
>me to do some research on Mailing Lists.
>
>Here is my response to your inquiry.
>
>
>
>>1. Are you currently homeschooling and, if so, how long have you?
>
> No, but my wife and I are seriously considering it.
>
>>2. What are your kids' ages?
>
> 4 year old Twin sons, 2 year old son, 6 month old daughter.
>
>>3. What do you like best about homeschooling?
>
> What I would like best about home schooling is the ability to
> insure that my children are receiving a quality education without
> obtaining a lot of the social "hang-ups" that exist out there
today.
>
>>4. What do you like the least about homeschooling?
>
> To me home schooling will take a big time commitment in preparing
>class work and making sure that they are receiving quality education.
>
>>5. What are your most important resources in homeschooling?
>
> Right now, I'm finding out a lot through the internet. I know
there
> is a local Home schoolers association, but we haven't taken the
time
> to join it yet.
>
>>6. How can we on this list help you?
>
> As someone looking into the possibility of home schooling,
finding
> resources and information on course ware, activities, and testing
> would be important. I want to make certain that my children
> are receiving a better education from home schooling than they
would
> through the "system." I also want to be able to measure their
>performance to the "normal" standards as a way to feel comfortable
> about their progress.
>
>>7. Where are you? (just list your state if you are privacy conscious)
>
> Washington State
>
>
>Jim Pauley
>Systems Analyst
>Intalco Aluminum Corporiation
>PH: (360) 384-7431 Fax: (360) 384-6185
>jim_p...@intalco.com
>
>
>