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Homeschooling in California?

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​branson academy is an administrative PSP or private school satellite program.  What does that mean?

It means your home school is a satellite of our private school.  We provide administrative support and a legal covering for your family in California and other states which recognize PSPs.  We also accept international and traveling students where it is legal to do so, and where instruction is English-based.

What is administrative support?
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Think of us as the Admissions Office for your home school, with a bit of the school counselor, assistant principal, and home school coach thrown in! We maintain all the student records including processing transfers and cumulative records, attendance, grades and transcripts, and health records.  We file the annual R-4 (PSA) and immunization reports, and provide relevant curriculum advice and resource suggestions.

IS A PSP the same as AN UMBRELLA PROGRAM?
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Yes. A PSP is also known as an umbrella program because students are "under the umbrella" or covering of that private school.
IS A PRIVATE SCHOOL SATELLITE PROGRAM THE SAME AS A CHARTER SCHOOL?
No. Charter schools are "home school" programs offered through the Public School system with mandated state requirements such as immunizations and Common Core Curriculum. Charter schools (including online charter schools) receive state and federal funding for the number of students enrolled.

A PSP is through a private school. 

FOUR OPTIONS FOR HOMESCHOOLING IN CALIFORNIA.


​1. Enroll in Public School Charter school.  
    See the chart below to compare a public charter school with our PSP.



2.  File annual PSA between October 1-15 with the CDE.
     Maintain all records for your own private school.  
     Your school information is public on the CDE website.



3.  Hire private tutor who is credentialed in the grade level for your child. 
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4.  Enroll in private school satellite program (PSP) such as Branson Academy.


How do you know what's right for you?


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LET'S COMPARE! 

BRANSON ACADEMY
​Private School Satellite Program
CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOL
Public School
Private 
Public 
Tuition Based
Uses Federal, State, and County Funding 
Common Core not required  
Parents choose curriculum to best meet student needs
Uses Common Core Standards
Discourages Faith Based Curriculum

Year Round Calendar
Begin and end studies according to your schedule

Traditional Nine-Month Calendar
Parent Facilitates Instruction
​May use tutors, group classes, online courses, and other educational aids to meet student needs 
Charter school teacher/ISP staff oversight of parent instruction
Annual study plan
Quarter reports
Uploaded online
 
Monthly or weekly parent/teacher meetings and assignments
Manages state mandated student records and cumulative files 
Retains student cumulative files and records for state 
Student Record Access
​Online through your 
Family Portal
None, or limited
Immunization waiver accepted - per legislation effective 2016-17 exempting private school satellite programs  (Note:  As of August 2021, Covid vaccinations are not required, as we are not campus based and do not hold in-person classes.)
Immunization required.  
​Personal Belief exemption not accepted.
Masks and vaccinations for Covid may be required for in person classes.
Student progresses at own pace  
Monitored by parent 
Student progresses as determined by charter school instructor or ISP staff recommendations
Encourages and supports learning for all students. Encourages adaptation for special needs.
Requires IEP for Special Needs, encourages students to meet state mandated objectives and learning outcomes
Dual enrollment forms processed for high school students
Determined by staff
*The state of Washington requires homeschoolers to register with a PSP in their state.  We do not enroll students residing in Washington.  Check your state requirements for homeschooling before enrolling.  We do accept international homeschool students if instruction is English-based.
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