Difference between revisions of "Essay:Proposed Homeschool Constitution"

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Homeschool groups and families, in order to expand the special experience of homeschooling, create opportunities, develop networks, increase participation and motivation by older boys, and guard against internal conflict, hereby agree to the following Constitution:

Article I: Religion and Behavior

Section One: There shall be no religious test for student participation, but a voluntary Christian prayer shall be led at the beginning of classroom instruction.

Section Two: There shall be no censorship of the Ten Commandments, “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance, or similar recognition of our Judeo-Christian heritage.

Section Three: Civility and chivalrous behavior shall be actively promoted between boys and girls, and athletic competition between the genders shall be discouraged.

Section Four: Students shall be encouraged to participate in civic activities, such as dinners featuring outside speakers and trips to Washington, D.C.

Article II: Curriculum

Section One: Instruction, textbook materials and assignments shall avoid liberal bias.

Section Two: Instruction shall include history, government, writing and economics.

Section Three: All students shall learn to read well using phonics, and problems in any particular student's ability to read shall be identified and immediately addressed.

Section Four: Friendly competition and honors shall be used to motivate students, and an effort shall be made to include at least one male teacher as a role model for the boys.

Article III: College and Culture

Section One: Students shall receive preparation to excel academically at college.

Section Two: Proper guidance toward good colleges shall be given to students.

Section Three: Students shall be prepared to deal with an increasingly deceitful culture, and to avoid the harm it causes to many teenagers and young adults.

Article IV: Ratification

Section One: Amendments require 2/3rd approval of those who abide by and sign this.

Section Two: This Constitution does not create any financial liabilities of any kind.

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-Homeschool groups and families, in order to enrich learning, expand the special experience of [[homeschooling]], improve quality, create opportunities, develop networks, facilitate cooperation, and defend against conflict, hereby agree to the following Constitution:
+[[Homeschool]] groups and families, in order to expand the special experience of homeschooling, create opportunities, develop networks, increase participation and motivation by older boys, and guard against internal conflict, hereby agree to the following Constitution:
-'''Article I:  Religion and Behavior.'''
+'''Article I: Religion and Behavior'''
-: Section One:  There shall be no religious test for student participation, but a voluntary Christian prayer shall be led at the beginning of classroom instruction.
+Section One: There shall be no religious test for student participation, but a voluntary Christian prayer shall be led at the beginning of classroom instruction.
-: Section Two:  There shall be no censorship of the [[Ten Commandments]], "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance, or similar recognition of our Judeo-Christian heritage.
+Section Two: There shall be no censorship of the Ten Commandments, “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance, or similar recognition of our Judeo-Christian heritage.
-: Section Three:  God-honoring behavior shall be required at all activities.
+Section Three: Civility and chivalrous behavior shall be actively promoted between boys and girls, and athletic competition between the genders shall be discouraged.
-: Section Four:  Civility and chivalrous behavior shall be encouraged between boys and girls, and athletic competition between the genders shall be discouraged.
+Section Four: Students shall be encouraged to participate in civic activities, such as dinners featuring outside speakers and trips to Washington, D.C.
+'''Article II: Curriculum'''
-'''Article II:  Curriculum.'''
+Section One: Instruction, textbook materials and assignments shall avoid liberal bias.
-: Section One:  Instruction, textbook materials and assignments shall be free from [[liberal bias]].
+Section Two: Instruction shall include history, government, writing and economics.
-: Section Two:  Instruction shall include teachings in history, government, writing, and (if possible) economics.
+Section Three: All students shall learn to read well using phonics, and problems in any particular student's ability to read shall be identified and immediately addressed.
+Section Four: Friendly competition and honors shall be used to motivate students, and an effort shall be made to include at least one male teacher as a role model for the boys.
-: Section Three:  All students shall learn to read well using phonics, and all problems in a particular student's ability to read shall be identified and corrected.
+'''Article III: College and Culture'''
-: Section Four:  Instruction and discussions in all subjects shall be only in English (except for courses teaching foreign languages).
+Section One: Students shall receive preparation to excel academically at college.
-: Section Five:  Friendly competition, and the awarding of honors, shall be encouraged to motivate students.
+Section Two: Proper guidance toward good colleges shall be given to students.
+Section Three: Students shall be prepared to deal with an increasingly deceitful culture, and to avoid the harm it causes to many teenagers and young adults.
-'''Article III:  College and Culture.'''
+'''Article IV: Ratification'''
-: Section One:  Students shall receive preparation and guidance to excel academically at college.
+Section One: Amendments require 2/3rd approval of those who abide by and sign this.
-: Section Two:  Information about the nature and extent of liberal bias at many colleges shall be made available to college-bound students.
+Section Two: This Constitution does not create any financial liabilities of any kind.
+[[Category:Education]]
-: Section Three:  Students shall be prepared to handle and reject the increasingly [[atheistic]] culture, and the harm it causes.
-'''Article IV:  Activities and Cooperation.'''
-: Section One:  Students shall be encouraged to participate in civic activities, such as dinners with outside speakers and trips to [[conservative]] gatherings.
-: Section Two:  Homeschool groups shall cooperate with other homeschooling groups that adopt this Constitution.
-: Section Three:  This Constitution is entirely voluntary and shall not be construed to create any enforceable fees or obligations of any type.
 [[Category:Essays]]
+{{DEFAULTSORT:Proposed Homeschool Constitution}}

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