Kevin and I home school our boys too; we have been for 3 years now. Before that they were in a small church school that is now not open, so they have never been to a public school, and that is just the way we want it.  I am the one who makes sure the boys do their work each day, David is in 9^th  grade and Joey in 7^th grade.  We use a computer curriculum that is also used by small private schools, Switched On Schoolhouse. It teaches most of it and I have to only tutor and grade some of it, still always checking their work. Also each state has different laws and rules for Home Schooling and we are enrolled or “umbrellaed” under a school that keeps our records and grades and we are then put on their list as teachers, this also keeps the Public School system out of home, and our children do not need to take any standardize testing like FCAT.  I am happy to say both of them are making A’s and B’s in all subjects, including Bible, Math, Language Arts, History & Geography, and Science as well as Consumer Math and Health for the 9^th grade. It dose help that they both like learning even If they may not admit it. 

 We do keep busy with many others who Home School with different activities and church youth groups, this helps to because they still have a social group they keep up with.We have learned that it is quieter to pick Sept – Nov for our vacations as there are fewer children on so our children can have the “run” of the ship more, and do get a little extra attention too. Oh and it also help that this is also the time of the year that has the lowest prices and with booking for 4 that is a big deal right now.  Our boys have also made friends on the last few cruises of other home schoolers too and that is nice for them to compare with other that have the same background.

 With this being such a large subject I will post it at my blog to if any have any questions I would be glad to answer if I can,  

 Heidi-Beth

I posted this as a comment: http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/01/29/schools-out/