Have you been wondering if you should home school your child(ren)?  Maybe you have a friend who home schools and you just want a little more information.  Are your children simply beyond what they are leaning in traditional school? Maybe you  just know  that there are options for their education and learning.   We’ll you’ve found a great solution in Somis Home Study.

  Take a few minutes to peruse our website.  See who we are and if you would like to get more acquainted with Somis Home Study.  We are here to answer any questions you may have and support you along this educational path for you and your family.

Who are we? 
 We are a family within a multitude of families.  We are parents who have chosen a different path of educating our children.  We are vast in our differences of curriculum and education for our children, but we are united in our desire to guide them to a love of  life- long learning.

The Beginnings of Somis Home Study…
Somis Home Study began over 15 years ago in the garage of our founder Pam Owens.   This homeschooling pioneer in Ventura County brought this Program to Somis over 15 years ago and helped other programs find a beginning in this diverse community.  Pam's dedication to students and learning is evident in every aspect of her life.  Even in her "retirement", Pam continues to be an innovator in the area of  home school education.

Somis Home Study Today…
Somis Home Study consists of Superintendent/Principal Dr. Colleen Robertson and four credentialed teachers: 

Heidi Moon was homeschooled and now home schools her own children. She has been teaching at Somis School for 16 years. 
Kimberly McDonald homeschooled her own four children and has been teaching at Somis School for 13 years. 
David Jackson is an expert on unschooling, having utilized the method with his 2 children (now in college).  He has been teaching at Somis School for over 10 years. 
Cora Branchflower is our music expert and has homeschooled all four of her young boys.

• At Somis Home Study we offer :
•  Curriculum options
•  Age appropriate Enrichment Classes (view schedule under our Classes tab) ,
•  Field Trips
•  Music
•  Activities
•  Experienced Support amongst the teachers and within the family community. 
•  STAR testing in a relaxed and comfortable setting where you choose how much time you would like your child to test each day.  Breaks, snacks and fresh air help you and your child to embrace this state requirement. 
•  Scholastic Book Orders
•  Science/Social Studies Fair
•  Author's Fair
•  Submission paperwork requirements to the State
•  Yearly school photos
•  ID cards for children and parents (receive  those teacher discounts!)
• Digital Resources (with passwords and usernames)

  Interested in Somis Home Study?
  Please call us to find out more information about our continuing enrollment for the 2010-2011 school year and for an orientation.   

You will need to bring along: 
1.   An inter-district transfer form (from your local school district)
2.  Birth Certificate
3.  Immunization records (or waiver)
4.  Two hours for the orientation/enrollment process.

 At Somis Home Study we offer you the opportunity to teach your children the way you want to teach them.  Yes, of course there are some guidelines and requirements, but we make it simple and easy so that you’re job of teaching can be your main focus.

We look forward to talking with you.

Somis Home Study
P.O. Box 900
5268 North Street
Somis, CA 93066
Phone: (805) 386-4372
Fax: (805) 386-4596
hmoon@somis.k12.ca.us
kmcdonald@somis.k12.ca.us