One of the greatest advantages of homeschooling is that you, the parent, have the option of creating a learning environment for your children that does not emulate the traditional classroom setting. Despite this, many parents start their homeschooling experiences with the traditional textbook and worksheet format because of its familiarity. The good news is that there are offerings that allow students to learn while breaking away from the methods that feel stale to today's students.
 

Texas Tech University's K-12 distance learning options allow you the option of supplementing your student's existing homeschool curriculum or enrolling your student as a full-time student in the Texas Tech University Independent School District (TTUISD), Texas Tech's accredited elementary through high school diploma program. Students from more than 48 states and 24 countries are either supplementing their homeschool curriculum or are enrolled full-time with TTUISD. In fact, since 1994, over 1,300 students have graduated from TTUISD.

Specifically, there are three ways in which you can supplement your present curriculum:

1. You can use one or more distance learning courses as a supplement to your existing homeschooling curriculum. Going this route, a parent/student can choose "a la carte" options that meet the student's individual needs.
2. Another option would be for your student to receive credit by taking a credit by examination (CBE) for courses — in other words, test out of a subject.
3. A final option for your student would be to receive dual credit by taking freshman and sophomore level college courses taught by Texas Tech University faculty. This allows the student to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously.

Some of the primary benefits of supplementing your current homeschooling curriculum are:

If you are looking for a comprehensive, accredited distance learning school, consider TTUISD. TTUISD has a comprehensive curriculum and coursework is offered in all required subject areas from kindergarten through high school. TTUISD high school students may choose between a Minimum Graduation Plan and a Recommended Graduation Plan (College Preparatory Program). Students who successfully complete high school requirements and pass the exit-level TAKS will earn an accredited Texas high school diploma.

Either way, whether you choose a la carte classes or enroll your student full-time, Texas Tech has much to offer parents and students.

To see what Texas Tech has to offer, please visit www.k12.ttu.edu.

To view course descriptions, to learn more about course/credit options or to enroll in TTUISD, please visit www.k12.ttu.edu or call toll-free at 800.692.6877 (800.MY.COURSE), locally 806.742.7200. You can also e-mail distlearn@ttu.edu for more information.