Watch a quick seven-minute video by clicking THIS LINK. It explains how the Fremont homeschool participation policy affects our family, our school, and our community.
The original Fremont homeschool participation policy (enacted in 2013) only required one class on campus every day. Since Fremont is on a block schedule, this is still twice as much as is required by the IHSAA.
The new policy (enacted by Fremont in 2017) requires two classes on campus every day, which is now four times as much as is required by the IHSAA.
All of the local schools that allow homeschool participation (Central Noble, Churubusco, Dekalb, Hamilton, Lakeland, Prairie Heights...) follow the IHSAA guidelines and require only one class on campus, so Fremont's policy is also four times as much as any local school.
Every homeschooled student that participated under the 2013 policy 1) excelled in their Fremont coursework, 2) was a positive presence in the classroom, 3) represented Fremont with honor and distinction both on the athletic field and in the community, and 4) helped make Fremont's sports teams more competitive. No homeschooled student has been able to participate at Fremont under the new policy. Their presence is missed by their teachers, by their classmates, by their teammates, and by the overall Fremont community.
We ask the school board of Fremont Community Schools to restore the homeschool participation policy to the 2013 form.
Updates
October 20, 2018
I have been spending my time looking into the specific board meeting records to see how these policy shifts occurred during the past decade. It is helpful to understand the history of these decisions before we approach the administrators with our request for change.
October 20, 2018
Reaching this current level of support confirms that our community values the inclusion of all students. It is encouraging to see so many people recognize that our local policy should align with the standards set by surrounding districts.
Reached 100 supporters
October 20, 2018
33 Comments
This family is so valuable to our community and school. I have been able to watch these kids in the weight room every single time I am in there. As a graduate and coach for Fremont High School I am not just signing this so we can win games. I am signing this to correct a problem we have in our school system. If homeschool students can be positive influences on other students like the Pentecost family is, we are missing out if we continue to push them away!
An athlete can be eligible according to the State of Indiana by taking three academic blocks per day, or 4.5 hours of school. Under Fremont's policy, a homeschool student is required to take (and prove they are completing) 7.0 hours of schooling per day.
My son loves to play football, he loves the challenge and was excelling even with his grades in all classes during football season. Ethan began going through some depression and began having issues at school. We began homeschooling him and hes doing great. Ethan still would love to be apart of his football team. It's the feeling of being a part of something, not feeling isolated just because he is homeschooled. I think it builds character and teaches them commitment as well as respect for others. I encourage the board to put yourselves in these children's shoes. They should have the opportunity to play just like anyone else.
A small school system needs all the students it can get (especially well mannered home schoolers) - there must be a "money" issue with this policy. We also pay taxes to support this district - be fair & give these opportunities to all the kids!
We always enjoyed coming to Fremont to watch our grandchildren participate in sports. This family pays taxes just like everyone else and should be able to access what their taxes are paid for. This is a wrong minded rule.
Small town, we are all Famiky, let's show it.
This is an unfair policy and should give the rights to all students to participate!
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Watch a quick seven-minute video by clicking THIS LINK. It explains how the Fremont homeschool participation policy affects our family, our school, and our community.
The original Fremont homeschool participation policy (enacted in 2013) only required one class on campus every day. Since Fremont is on a block schedule, this is still twice as much as is required by the IHSAA.
The new policy (enacted by Fremont in 2017) requires two classes on campus every day, which is now four times as much as is required by the IHSAA.
All of the local schools that allow homeschool participation (Central Noble, Churubusco, Dekalb, Hamilton, Lakeland, Prairie Heights...) follow the IHSAA guidelines and require only one class on campus, so Fremont's policy is also four times as much as any local school.
Every homeschooled student that participated under the 2013 policy 1) excelled in their Fremont coursework, 2) was a positive presence in the classroom, 3) represented Fremont with honor and distinction both on the athletic field and in the community, and 4) helped make Fremont's sports teams more competitive. No homeschooled student has been able to participate at Fremont under the new policy. Their presence is missed by their teachers, by their classmates, by their teammates, and by the overall Fremont community.
We ask the school board of Fremont Community Schools to restore the homeschool participation policy to the 2013 form.
Updates
October 20, 2018
I have been spending my time looking into the specific board meeting records to see how these policy shifts occurred during the past decade. It is helpful to understand the history of these decisions before we approach the administrators with our request for change.
October 20, 2018
Reaching this current level of support confirms that our community values the inclusion of all students. It is encouraging to see so many people recognize that our local policy should align with the standards set by surrounding districts.
Reached 100 supporters
October 20, 2018
33 Comments
The decision to make the requirement 2 classes instead of one shows an attitude of wanting to keep people out instead of being an inclusive and inviting atmosphere to the community. I'm not quite sure what the driving force behind this decision was but it seems remarkably petty and for little, if no, reason at all.
This family is so valuable to our community and school. I have been able to watch these kids in the weight room every single time I am in there. As a graduate and coach for Fremont High School I am not just signing this so we can win games. I am signing this to correct a problem we have in our school system. If homeschool students can be positive influences on other students like the Pentecost family is, we are missing out if we continue to push them away!
An athlete can be eligible according to the State of Indiana by taking three academic blocks per day, or 4.5 hours of school. Under Fremont's policy, a homeschool student is required to take (and prove they are completing) 7.0 hours of schooling per day.
My son loves to play football, he loves the challenge and was excelling even with his grades in all classes during football season. Ethan began going through some depression and began having issues at school. We began homeschooling him and hes doing great. Ethan still would love to be apart of his football team. It's the feeling of being a part of something, not feeling isolated just because he is homeschooled. I think it builds character and teaches them commitment as well as respect for others. I encourage the board to put yourselves in these children's shoes. They should have the opportunity to play just like anyone else.
A small school system needs all the students it can get (especially well mannered home schoolers) - there must be a "money" issue with this policy. We also pay taxes to support this district - be fair & give these opportunities to all the kids!
We always enjoyed coming to Fremont to watch our grandchildren participate in sports. This family pays taxes just like everyone else and should be able to access what their taxes are paid for. This is a wrong minded rule.
Small town, we are all Famiky, let's show it.
This is an unfair policy and should give the rights to all students to participate!
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The decision to make the requirement 2 classes instead of one shows an attitude of wanting to keep people out instead of being an inclusive and inviting atmosphere to the community. I'm not quite sure what the driving force behind this decision was but it seems remarkably petty and for little, if no, reason at all.