Photo 1996, Lisa Powell, Cedar Rapids Gazette .
Home schooling requires a tremendous commitment.
Families are encouraged to take their time when considering this alternative. While keeping in mind that parents are the primary educators, a team of resource teachers will support and assist parents in home schooling their children. These choices include home visits by a licensed teacher, student and teacher versions of Cedar Rapids school district curriculum, ITBS testing and optional baseline testing at no charge, enrichment classes, group activities and field trips, monthly newsletters, and student publications. The mission of the Cedar Rapids Community Schools is to prepare all students to be effective citizens, informed consumers, lifelong learners, responsible family members, and productive workers. To be effective in the pursuit of this mission, we shall strive to establish a supportive, adaptive environment that provides flexible instructional arrangements to accommodate individual differences.