
FERRUM, VA, June 28, 2023 — Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has been deemed Homeschool Friendly by .
“Homeschooling continues to be a fantastic option for families for a variety of reasons—faith-based, rural lifestyle, frequent required travel,” said Lois Williams, vice president of enrollment management at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.
According to the there were about homeschool students in 2021-2022 in grades K-12 in the United States (roughly 6% of school-age children). The homeschool population had been growing at an estimated 2% to 8% per annum over the past several years, but it grew dramatically from 2019-2020 to 2020-2021.
“With the onset of the pandemic, many more families decided to homeschool their children. The original intent may have been for this choice to be temporary; however, many have decided to continue this path of education. It affords great flexibility for growth and development and provides the space many crave for faith-based connections,” said Williams.
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has opportunities for homeschool students to begin enjoying some of its unique resources and engage with various departments throughout their K-12 years, including music performances, theatre productions, and workshops at the College’s Blue Ridge Institute and Museum. These events for homeschool students throughout the year provide experiential learning opportunities as well as a chance to get to know the College.
“Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is an ideal setting for homeschooled students to pursue higher education in an environment that recognizes and nourishes the soul so each student thrives,” said College President, Dr. Mirta Martin. “Our small class sizes, emphasis on experiential learning, and extensive support services provide a comfortable learning community for homeschool graduates. We are very proud of this certification by Homeschooling Parent Magazine and look forward welcoming these students home to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.”