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Home-based Education

With a time-tested and proven curriculum, Calvert Homeschool has the right homeschool curriculum for you and your family. Calvert Homeschool's award-winning educational products have enabled thousands of families to discover the amazing benefits of home-based education. Take a closer look and see what makes homeschooling so special!

Calvert Homeschool is Wherever You Are.

Gone are the days of forcing your squirmy child to sit still at a metal desk. Don’t waste your energy forcing your child into a seat that replicates those at a traditional school. Take advantage of the great outdoors or find other exciting places to turn into impromptu classrooms.

Success Stories

“This is our 3rd year with Calvert and we are loving the new curriculum. The first few days were a little challenging while we adjusted to the new format but both my girls find the new curriculum more engaging and interesting. ” - JOHANNY T., CALVERT MOM OF 3

Success Stories

“School is challenging for our child in many ways. He loves computers and technology, so Calvert is a great fit! We tried Calvert this past year, and it worked really well for us.” - PATTI D., CALVERT MOM

Success Stories

“I purchased Calvert because I wanted a fairly independent learning program my 13-year-old daughter could do. With this program, she can remain consistent with her education, and she is enjoying it.” - LISA T., CALVERT MOM

Success Stories

“We are absolutely loving the Calvert curriculum. I love how user-friendly and streamlined everything is.” - HEATHER A., CALVERT MOM

Success Stories

“Calvert is the absolutely best curriculum available. The program is extremely organized and provides far and beyond other curriculum. Choosing Calvert is a decision you are making to provide your child the absolute best, highest quality education.” - PATRICIA M., CALVERT MOM

Success Stories

“My son and I are thoroughly enjoying Calvert's curriculum. He is more engaged than ever!” - REBECCA C., CALVERT MOM

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“Calvert provides a full variety of subjects, and the material is awesome.” - HAYLEY S., CALVERT MOM

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“Calvert provided the most solid foundation anyone could ask for!” - BECCI R., CALVERT MOM

Success Stories

“My son is excelling beyond my expectations. I'm so thankful for a program where he can learn at his own pace!” - NIKKI H., CALVERT MOM

Success Stories

“Calvert gave my children a thorough start to their education and taught them to excel academically.” - CAROLYN C., CALVERT MOMCALVERT MOM

Success Stories

“I used to spend endless hours planning and organizing our curriculum. With Calvert, I just look over the lesson the night before and we're ready to go the next day! Calvert has done all the prep work for me, and that gives me more time to focus on my kids.” - AMANDA B., CALVERT MOM

Calvert Homeschool is the solution for the many people who would like to homeschool their children but are afraid they are unable to provide a quality education. Using a formal homeschooling program can help parents tackle the prospect of teaching children at home.

What is Calvert Homeschool?

Calvert Homeschool is a homeschool curriculum designed for children who possess a variety of learning styles. The program, often called "the school in the box," arrives at the doors of families around the world. A man by the name of Virgil Hillyer, the first headmaster of the Calvert Day School, developed the curriculum. The Calvert Day School opened its doors in 1897 and exists to this day. Located in Baltimore, MD, it influences the way parents teach homeschooled children around the world.

Virgil Hillyer's Method of Teaching

Virgil Hillyer wanted to foster a love for learning in all of his students at Calvert Day School. The fundamentals of his program include:

• Presentation
• Imitation
• Drills using games and devices created by Hillyer
• Final project

The program focuses on writing, reading, spelling, and mathematics. Science, history, art, and geography are also included in the program. Subjects are integrated. For example, a fifth grade student will study the American Civil War but will also read the famous poem "O Captain! My Captain" concerning the assassination of President Lincoln. She will also write a composition called "A Civil War Battle."

The Calvert Curriculum

The Calvert curriculum develops higher order thinking skills so that students master content. It uses hands-on activities tailored to all grade levels. The Calvert Day School enjoyed a great deal of success among its students. As a result, Hillyer wished to help parents who could not afford to send their children to his school.

The Homeschool Program

He decided to offer a homeschool program for kindergarten. He sold the program to the public, placing ads in National Geographic magazine. The homeschool program sold for a mere $5. People began to purchase the program for their children, and the Calvert school decided to offer the complete curricula to families. Now, children older than kindergarten age could learn the Calvert method in their own homes. Hillyer edited and approved each lesson of the program. It arrived in a box by mail and contained all the materials parents needed to teach their children. It also included comprehensive instructions for parents to follow as they conducted the lessons.

The Program Travels Around the World

By the 1930s, Calvert Homeschooling gained popularity around the world. The Calvert school faithfully shipped the program to students in over 50 countries. Children scattered around the world had access to the Calvert program and learned from Hillyer's methods.

Accreditation

The Commission on Elementary Schools and the Commission on International and Transregional Accreditation accredit Calvert Homeschool.

How It Works

The program uses applied technology instruction, interactive teaching tools, and real-time and online collaborative learning sessions. The Calvert School develops each lesson in the program. The school supports the homeschooling parent with additional services including placement testing, educational counseling, and advisory teaching services. Parents can request that their children learn from an online Calvert teacher if they are leery about teaching children on their own.

The Curriculum

The curriculum has two versions and three levels of parent support. Families determine the version and level they desire according to their own needs. Lesson plans are simple to follow and contain information on how to teach students with varying learning styles. The package includes a homeschool material list, instructions, and assignment summaries. Tucked inside the school's signature box are textbooks, pencils, paper, and reading materials.

Teaching Kids at Home

Calvert Homeschool has taught more than 500,000 students throughout the years since its inception. Their textbooks come from major educational publishing companies, and their academic standards are high. The school tailors lessons to your child's needs in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and grade levels. They offer convenient payment plans and ongoing support, holding parents' hands every step of the way as they embark on a homeschooling journey with their children. For more information about the Calvert Homeschool program, visit The Calvert School website. Interested parents can also call the school to schedule a tour or receive more information.

• Written by Kimberly Solis

Learn More about Our Approach

Calvert’s heritage is grounded in delivering results outside of the traditional classroom.

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Individualized Learning
When you enroll at Calvert Academy, your student receives an individualized learning plan based on his goals, his current academic standing, and his style of learning. A personalized academic support team of teachers, advisors, and counselors is then selected to ensure your student has a strong foundation for achievement. Pinpointing your student’s current academic situation, we create a lesson plan structure with the help of placement tests that center on what your student really needs to learn to graduate.
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Grading & Recordkeeping
Our qualified teachers and staff maintain various essential records so that you can relax and enjoy the benefits of our 3-12 distance learning program, like learning anytime, anywhere and total teacher support. Your student’s records are updated on a regular basis and can be requested by parents at any time. Because online distance learning requirements vary by state, the staff from our online academy provides you with every type of record needed to meet laws or regulations. Calvert Academy also keeps official high school transcripts.
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Career & College Planning
Like a stamp of excellence, our accreditation means your student is receiving rigorous academics and the highest quality education possible. Our students aim high. That’s why we’re not surprised at all that Calvert Academy graduates are going from our distance learning academy to the hallways of the best brick-and-mortar colleges and online universities in the nation and the world. In fact, our online academy graduates have attended many institutes of higher learning, and that list continues to grow each year!
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Dual Credit Program
Get college credit for just $79/month. Calvert’s Dual Credit program allows juniors and seniors to earn high school and college credit at the same time, while jump-starting their college careers to save both time and money.
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Calvert’s ATS Program: Peace of Mind for New York Families

Our Advisory Teaching Service (ATS) program offers additional peace of mind when following your New York State homeschool reporting requirements.

Your student’s ATS teacher will:

• Grade assessments and evaluate your student’s work in all subjects, allowing you to focus on daily instruction and oversight.
• Provide detailed feedback on assessments and encourage your student to do his or her best work with personalized responses.
• Reinforce the instructional priorities you’ve set as your student’s Learning Guide.
• Provide a certificate of completion and an official transcript, helping you meet your required quarterly reports for submission to your District Superintendent.

Plus, our Calvert Teaching Navigator allows you to easily keep track of attendance for each student, as required by New York State.