bransonglobe.com LOCAL Parents look at online classes, homeschooling for school year By K.D. Michaels Staff Writer With the beginning of the 202021 school year just around the corner, many families are looking forward to some sense of normalcy as they send their children back to school. But for others, it’s a different story. With the spread of Covid-19, parents are concerned for the well-being of their children, and that leaves many searching for an alternative to a traditional classroom setting. When the pandemic caused an • TRINITY Continued from page 1 for all grades for the upcoming school year, as well as creating protocol to keep students, faculty, staff and parents safe and healthy. The news to dissolve the high school has hit both students and parents extremely hard. “The students, the seniors, especially, understandably, are devastated. claimed TCA parent It’s horrible,” proSharena Naugher, mother to three students at Trinity Christian Academy, one who a will be a senior in the upcoming school year. “It’s so sad. We loved that little school, and abbreviated school year this past spring, most schools offered some form of online learning for students to continue their education. the upcoming school year, many of these schools will offer a choice between seated classes and virtual or online classes. For rise for several years. In 2019 over 2 million school aged children, or more than 3.4% of kindergarten through twelfth grade students across our nation, were schooled at home. While homeschooling These are both viable options for many people, but still others are considering a third option -- homeschooling -- where they can have more control over what, when, and how their children learn. Homeschooling has been on the we had such high hopes for our daughter to have a great senior year. This is still a shock. It’s always been our desire to keep our kids together, so that means a new school home for all three.” Other changes in the upcoming school year is the elimination of some of the school’s extracurricular activities, including some sports programs. Holly Gregory noted that this was not an easy decision, but instead, a heart-wrenching one that was made following much thought and prayer, adding that the decision has brought with it deep heartache for Trinity families, staff, and herself. does have some guidelines and regulations, including maintaining records for all children, and spending a specified amount of hours on the core subjects of reading, math, social studies, language arts and science, it does offer many benefits. SEE HOMESCHOOL, PAGE 10 “Sometimes we’re so blindsided by disappointment that we can’t see Jesus walking with us through our heartache, leading us to something better” said Gregory. “But He wants to show us that He has made a way for us that goes beyond disappointment, into a future abundant with possibility, hope and victory.” Gregory added a special word for her students and their families, “Continue to trust God, be good to each other, love big, forgive others, and encourage always.” Those interested in getting more information about the dually accredited Trinity Christian Academy can call 417-334-7084 or visit them online at https://tcaeagles.net HERBERT is a 1 year old male, who was owner relinquished. He is very handsome and curious. He takes a little time to warm up to new people, but is so loving once he gets to know you. Are you ready to take this guy home? July 31 - Aug 1, 2020 • 3 Pets of the Week Tri-Lakes Humane Society, Reeds Spring Call (417) 272-8113 or visit www.tri-lakeshumanesoc.org DALLAS is a 1 year old male German Shepherd/Border Collie. This guy was a stray, and is full of energy, perfect for a family or someone who will take him on jogs or hikes. He will do better in a home with no other dogs. Come by the shelter and meet this guy.
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