STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade 46-1 School District held an informational meeting Wednesday night to answer questions about the Homeschool Connection Program.
The program offers curriculum and academic support for grades K-8 tailored to each students’ needs.
Superintendent Wayne Wormstadt says the program preserves flexibility and freedom for students’ at-home schedule.
Wormstadt says they did a 2-year-pilot on the program before moving it forward.
Wormstadt says Wednesday’s meeting was a great opportunity for interested families to ask questions and meet the dedicated staff who support the program.
Admittance to the program will follow a first-come, first-served approach, with enrollment limited to 30 full-time equivalent enrollment. Factors such as capacity, student attendance, and history of student success will be considered when assessing eligibility during the enrollment process.
Eligibility criteria includes:
- Residents of the Meade School District 46-1 are eligible to enroll their child (Kindergarten – 8th grade) within the Homeschool Connection Program.
- Students residing outside the district who have open enrolled into Meade School District 46-1 must maintain enrollment for a minimum of two years, unless alternative arrangements have been approved by administration due to extenuating circumstances.
