Who is PACESC?We are a dedicated homeschooling family who has a strong commitment to the homeschool movement. Our homeschool experience began in 1994 with our oldest and continues today with our youngest child, during which time we have been actively helping newcomers, supporting fellow homeschool families, and investigating and learning about all aspects of homeschooling.
Our purpose is to help families build strong foundations in the homeschooling arena by: (1) providing an umbrella organization which allows families to homeschool under SC law Section 59-65-47, (2) be a tool for information, (3) to give support, and (4) to give members a forum to share ideas and barter/sell goods and services to one another. It is also our goal to provide all of the above at a cost which will not burden its members.
What does PACESC believe?PACESC does not determine your school calendar: We only require, as the law mandates, that your school year is at least 180 days and that membership be kept current during any period that you wish to count as attendance for your students.
Standardized testing will not be required by PACESC: We believe that in accordance with our philosophy, parents must have the freedom to evaluate their children's progress as they feel necessary and most beneficial. Contact us for testing service availability.
No particular curriculum is endorsed: There is a core curriculum that is required by SC Law. Beyond requiring that you follow these guidelines, we acknowledge that families have different core beliefs and values, lifestyles differ, children have different learning styles (what may work for one child may hinder another), and that setting educational goals is the sole responsibility of parents. You may choose among the many available courses of study or design your own. We are here to help you with information, recommendations, and guidance if you need assistance.
We will not require you to provide to PACESC anything more than a statement that you are following at least what the law requires for your student per his/her grade level. PACESC members agree to maintain all records required under the law. Members further agree to a records review by the Association Director should circumstances warrant one.
PACESC maintains the philosophy that parents have the weighty responsibility of raising and teaching their children according to their beliefs and values in the manner and style of their own choosing. Therefore:
No statement of faith is required by PACESC: We do not ask for denomination affiliation or religious information.
What does PACESC cost?FEE SCHEDULE....
Membership Fee
is per family (covering all school aged children in the home).
Membership Period is
June 1st (or if joining later in the year: from activation date) through the following June 10th of coverage.
High School Students
pay the one-time, non-refundable fee for the Full Transcript Service unless exempted
Accountability Association Memberships (per family/per membership period)... $45.00
High School Fee/Full Transcript Service for non-exempt high school students (one-time fee per student)... $50.00
NOTE:
ALL
memberships EXPIRE on June 10th. Prior to May 31st you will need to renew to continue to homeschool into the summer to complete attendance requirements and material if necessary. Renewing will provide coverage through June 10th of the following school year.
For Example:
The Quasmanaby family has 7 children. Two are under the age of 5 as of September the 1st; one is using an online public school option; and the remaining 4 children will homeschool under PACESC. Mary is in the 9th grade, Julie is in the 8th grade, and John, and Thomas are elementary students. The parents enroll with PACESC on August 22, 2024. The Homeschool Membership Period is 2024/2025. Member activation begins: August 22, 2024 and ends: June 10, 2025. Total Membership Fee for the family is $45.00 and Mary will enroll in the Full Transcript Service for the one-time fee of $50. Balance due for 2024/2025: $95.00
Renewal is due by May 31, 2025 because the Quasmanaby family will need to continue until June 14, 2025 to finish their 180 instructional year. They also want to take 2 months off and begin August 14 with their new school year. One of the youngest children will be 5 this year and join the other 4 siblings in homeschooling and the other 2 will still be in k12 public charter school. The renewal will be active for 2025/2026 Membership Period, June 1, 2025 - June 10, 2026. The Renewal Fee for the family is $45.00 and Julie will be in the 9th grade enrolling in the Full Transcript Service for $50. Mary is already in the FTS and is not charged again for this service. Balance due for 2025/2026: $95.00
*Renewal fee for the following years, until another child needs the Full Transcript Service, will be just $45.00
Please feel free to contact us concerning your family's specific needs. Some high school students may be exempt from the Full Transcript Service. See the Our Services page for more information.