South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools
What Others Say About SCAIHS
“Thanks for all you guys do at SCAIHS. I am amazed over
and over again at the proficiency of the staff, and the kindness
you have always afforded me and my family. Again, thanks to you all for being such a blessing to the School.” S.K.
“I could not homeschool at the high school level without
your help.” B.M.
“I just wanted to thank you for all the help you gave me Tuesday. I have already employed some of your sugges-tions. My son responded by hugging me! I thank God for sending me to you. And I thank God for you.” R.Y.
“The graduation ceremony was wonderful. We were very pleased with it and thank you for all of your hard work.
Thank you, too, for your diligence in keeping me on top of
things.” K.S.
“I have known skilled educators and those skilled in working with special needs students, but never before has any one person been able to bring the two areas together as the SCAIHS counsellor was able to do.” S.L.
[To Emily, Director of Elementary Program, after a curriculum consultation]
The Lord has surely used your work to help and give direction to our family from the very beginning, and in such a pleasant and reassuring way that I never hesitate to ask even my most foolish questions, and always feel welcome and encouraged, always come away brimming with knowledge, ideas, and lifted spirits. I can honestly say that through your counsel and priceless (experienced, practical, circumspect) advice, you have enriched the lives of our family in more ways than I can count,maybe even beyond our generation. Keep up the amazing work! FG, Chapin, SC (13 year member) 6/16/10
You all at SCAIHS are wonderful. I know how hard and diligently you all work. Have a great (and busy I bet!) summer! BB and family, West Columbia, SC 6/10/10
Emily, I appreciate your support and professionalism this year. I was hesitant about home schooling initially, but now I am very confident in what we are doing. Thank you very much! JM (father) Summerville, SC 6/7/10
Thank you guys for everything you have done for us, we could not do this without all of you. God bless you all, R&K S (Columbia) 6/2/10
My better half … thought you ladies were just fabulous. He now understands what I mean when I say SCAIHS employees are about as sweet, faithful, and lovely as it gets. Love, PC, Columbia, SC 5/26/10
Good morning Ms. Witt, (Vice President)
I just mailed Rebecca to say Thanks and wanted you to know I am so grateful for all of your assistance as well. I truly believe we are getting our happy child back. RM (a dad), Beaufort 5/10/10
Lisa, (High School Counselor)
Thank you for all your help and for the encouraging email. You have been such a blessing to our family and have truly been an example of Christ's love! Thank you for everything! God Bless, RB, Sumter, SC 5/4/10
Dear Emily,
You gave me hope yesterday and excitement about the possibility of homeschooling next year. I looked at the recommended curriculum and loved what I read and saw! I LOVE the history and the math changes! I appreciate your time and encouragement very much! I pray many blessings upon the wonderful work you do! MM, Montville, SC 4/28/10
Lisa, i have really appreciated and valued all the help u have given me this year! blessings, SC, Elgin, SC 4/8/10
Thank you so much for all of your help and support. We feel extremely blessed to be associated with your association. Thank you again. LJ, Greenwood, SC 4/14/10
We loved homeschooling last year and J did very well. We never could have done it without Emily's support and the support of everyone at SCAIHS. Your organization is wonderful and we are so comforted by the fact that you are there for us. Your high standards made for a successful year for J and truly prepared him for this year. Fondly, SM, Charleston, SC 3/25/10
Hi SCAIHS Ladies (Emily, Debbie, and Susan),
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate all the help and encouragement that you give to me concerning homeschooling. It is so comforting to know that when I have a question or problem, I can count on you to act professionally and to treat me with fairness and empathy. Your pride in your job shows that you have genuine care and concern for the successful education of all the students in your program. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do!!!! CW, Hampton, SC 3/24/10
You gave me really good direction and instruction, that will carry me on and on, with my Homeschool journey.
LA,, Cassatt, SC 3/3/10
Because of all the support we have received from SCAIHS, I think we're off to a good start. Thanks to all of you for all your help!
Sincerely, AF, Columbia, SC 2/24/10
We thank you for the guidance, love, and encouragement you have shown to us through this journey, C's home school experience has been such a blessing, she will always have you to thank. Always, MS, Columbia, SC 2/15/10
I knew you would get back to me, and I appreciated the depth of commitment to being sure nothing that came out of your office was inaccurate, that is why I am with SCAIHS! SH, Hopkins, SC 2/11/10
You and your staff have been so wonderful and Christlike to me all thru these years! "Thank you "seems so small for all you have done to help us in this homeschooling adventure...but I do Thank each of you from the bottom of my heart. WB, Chapin, SC 2/9/10
You and your organization have played a MAJOR role in M's life. We were brought to you for a reason and now the story is unfolding as we live it right now….Thank you so ever much! MW, Landrum, SC 1/27/10
Although we have known many people who have successfully home schooled, our discussions with them have always been very general. Once you take on the task yourself, it can feel as though you are trying to find your way through a maze! My husband, an educator himself, was so impressed by your organization. He assures me that you can guide us through this "maze" very successfully. AF, Columbia, SC 1/25/10
To Susan in Special Needs Program
I THANK GOD everyday for SCAIHS and the people there. You have definitely been a life changer not just me but more importantly my son. SJ, Lexington, SC 1/5/10
From mother of two SCAIHS graduates:
I appreciate the work that you all do at SCAIHS - what a wonderful resource it was for me when I was home schooling. I don't think I could have made it through without the wise counsel and strong accountability that you all offered. I have a special place in my heart for the people there - what blessings to me! 12/2/09
Thank you so much for the usable, valuable information. Today was the first day of A's Elementary School, and what an experience. I am very blessed to be able to offer my children a lifetime of memories. LA Cassatt, SC 12/2/09
From another mother of a SCAIHS graduate:
Please let everyone know that we love and miss everyone. I can never thank you enough for all the prayers and support. You are truly a gift from God to our family. ME, Columbia, SC 12/2/09
Thank you for keeping me accountable! This is one reason why I joined SCAIHS; I need someone to hold me and my children to the requirements of documenting, etc. in a timely fashion. Thanks. DH, Columbia, SC 11/18/09
Coming to SCAIHS was the BEST thing I could have done for my child you ALL are the BEST group to work with and care soooo much for the children. Thank You for ALL that you do not only for me and my son but for everyone. I recommend SCAIHS to my fullest extent. It’s a Pleasure being a part of the SCAIHS family. SJ, Lexington, SC 11/17/09
From mother of five SCAIHS graduates:
I wanted to thank you & the staff for all your help & appreciation over the years we chose to homeschool! Your advice & encouragement were priceless!!!! SH, Columbia, SC 11/17/09
You are positioning the NOW generation to walk in all they are to walk in; which, in turn, will effect the NEXT generation which will in turn effect the NEXT....... you, TODAY, effect generations that will continue to mightily transform this world we live in into The Kingdom of God on the earth!!! KH, Charleston, SC 11/17/09
To Julie, Director of High School Program
Thank you for guiding him and me over the last 5+ (HS) years to help him reach his potential. I really could not have or WOULD not have if I did not get the encouragement from you, Emily Lipscombe, Kathy Carper and many others at SCAIHS. This is evidence that you are doing God's will and working behind the scenes to serve Him in a worthwhile process. THANK YOU! What you do may be unseen now, and seem insignificant, but you are all sacrificing and I believe you are producing fruit. KG, Spartanburg, SC 10/15/09
To Lisa, High School Counselor
The guidance counselor said they went over his transcript thoroughly and was very impressed with his work and with the home school assoc.!!! so, the Lord is faithful and has a wonderful plan. thanks again for all you and the staff at scaihs have done over the years. when we first started homeschooling 17 years ago, scaihs was still a baby. God has truly blessed, hasn't He? KC, Seneca, SC 10/1/09
To Rebecca, High School Counselor—Just wanted to say another "thank-you" for your help these past years with E. He is having an awesome year at college, excelling beyond his fellow classmates in academics, much to his delight! He always wondered how his best efforts would compare with his peers. With a grateful heart, he sends home "thank you's" quite frequently for the excellent preparation he received, so you should share in the celebration of his excellent collegiate beginnings, too! TS, Leesville, SC 9/30/09
To Emily—Thank you for ALL of your help, support, prayers and patience over the last couple of years. You have always been an encouragement to me and I thank God for His grace. SC (Dad), Beaufort, SC 9/9/09
To Debbie, Elementary Education Counselor—I was so afraid that I wasn't doing the right thing when I considered homeschooling. I can't tell you enough what a God-send SCAIHS has been for our family. I appreciate how you all walked me through everything step by step and gave me the confidence that I needed to do this! DU, Swansea, SC 9/8/09
To Emily—You have been there for me when I was crying on the phone and telling you that I did not think that I could do it any more. I am grateful for your sweet Christian spirit and good advice that you have given me over the past few years. I have seen God change my attitude toward homeschooling from being one of obedience even if I really did not want to do it, to one of considering homeschooling a privilege. Thank you for all of your help! MS, North Augusta, SC 9/4/09
To Letitia, Elementary Education Counselor—My thanks to SCAIHS seem inadequate. My appreciation for your prayers is not really expressible….Thank all of you so much. I sound like a broken record, but I really can't tell you enough. I don't want to think of the past few years without your help and understanding. GC (Dad), Lake City, SC 9/1/09
Call for Debbie—Called and said that the next time any of us are tired or discouraged to think about their situation. Her son was in first grade in public school last year. He cried everyday and had a terrible year. Now she says he is so excited that he just can't keep it in! She said Debbie was so much help to her; that she was wonderful and SCAIHS has saved them! She is so grateful! BM, Leesville, SC 8/17/09
To Julie, I guess we made it thru our high school years. Thank you for all your help and guidance over the years. We are taking S. to move into his dorm on Saturday. I couldn't have done it without your patient direction. Many thanks. You have been a blessing to us. MK, Camden, SC 8/13/09
To Emily—Thank you once again for helping me find the path to success. KT, Elloree, SC 8/6/09
To Lisa—Thank you soooo much for the decision to fax the incomplete transcript to Seneca High School… The guidance counselor was very impressed with SCAIHS. Thank you so much for all the help and tremendous support over these 18 years we've been a member of SCAIHS !!!! I could not have done it without you all. KC, Seneca, SC 7/29/09
To Rebecca—Sorry it took me so long to get back to you with a big THANK YOU! It has been a long road with regard to our homeschooling experience, but it has been worth it. We will always remember the first time we walked into the SCAIHS offices, nervous about what we were about to embark upon with M. back in 1997, not knowing we would end up homeschooling three children altogether! Emily was so understanding and reassuring as she guided us through the process of setting things up… Please thank your entire staff for my Wife and I and our children. SO, (Dad) Amsterdam, NY 7/29/09
To Kathy, President—Your help, mainly through Rebecca and Julie has been incredible… KP, Columbia, SC 7/22/09
A friend of mine, Melissa, may be calling you to ask about SCAIHS. She is trying to decide whether or not to join. Of course, I told her "YES!" SV, Charleston, SC 7/16/09
Lisa, I can never thank SCAIHS enough for working with me and giving me reassurance every time I needed it. You all were definitely a God send to M. and me. RA, Spartanburg, SC 7/10/09
To Letitia—Thank you for your work with SCAIHS. We appreciate your efforts to help us maintain school records, along with all your other services. May the Lord continue to bless your work. TA, Spain 6/29/09
I would like to say thank you to everyone at SCAIHS. We have finished homeschooling our three sons. They are 2004, 2007 and 2009 graduates. It has been a joy to see them walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. KR, Fountain Inn, SC 6/29/09
Thanks to you and the entire SCAIHS team for all that you do. With gratitude, The H Family, Bethune, SC 6/25/09
Charlene, (Vice President) It was so wonderful to talk with you this morning. You were a wealth of information. 6/24/09
M’s SCAIHS diploma just arrived in the mail this afternoon. It is beautiful. Thanks for all the hard work everyone there has done to make this possible. May God richly bless you all! PB, Coronado, CA 6/19/09
I have been so pleased with SCAIHS and I felt God led me there. Thank you so much again for your incredible support and guidance, I would choose SCAIHS again in a second! Blessings, EP, Lexington, SC 6/18/09
I am very pleased to say that the graduation ceremony was impressive. My family and I enjoyed every minute of it and were impressed by the way it was conducted. We congratulate you people as well for your hard work and patience to make our last year with you a great one. I am honored to say that I will recommend S.C.A.I.H.S. to anyone who wants to homeschool. My family and I are proud to have our daughter graduate from S.C.A.I.H.S. We hope you continue your great work because we couldn't have done this without you people. Once again thank you for you hard work and kindness to help us. God bless you all. CF, Windsor, SC 6/15/09
Thank you for the wonderful graduation ceremony on Saturday. I know many hours of planning and prayer were invested in making the day so special. T. continues to comment on how special the day was for her, and E. and I mentioned several times how glad we were that T. participated in the SCAIHS graduation. We feel that the staff at SCAIHS is part of our extended family. I have said this before, but I am so thankful for SCAIHS. You have been so instrumental in the success of our homeschooling through the high school years. DD, Mt. Pleasant, SC 6/9/09
I appreciate you all so much… I've reported to SCAIHS since its beginning and have never regretted it - not one dime and not one report, and I have filled out many of them. CJ, Chesnee, SC 6/5/09
The Special Needs services have been a blessing and an encouragement to us. KB, Elgin, SC 6/3/09
I really don’t know where to begin with this but, I would like to submit something for anyone interested in the Special Needs program at SCAIHS. My name is Samantha Johnson I am a parent of an 11 yr old boy that has Mental Retardation. I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the program that SCAIHS has set for us for Special Needs children. I don’t know if there are any other parents out there that may be looking into your program but, I just want to tell them to STOP looking and START here. This program has been exceptional for my child. He has made comments like, "I finally understand my work now" and "I can do this whole book." He has also even asked me in the car driving to go over his words, or to play a math game. This is something he would have never said before. It was always a struggle for me to get him to do his homework and now I realize the reason why. He said in school the only thing the teacher said was blah, blah, blah then she handed you your papers and told you to do your work. He said "I never understood the blah, blah, blah. It was to fast for me". He even stopped playing the Wii game and started working in his workbook one day. Can you believe that he stopped playing a video game to do work in a book? I couldn’t believe it either, I asked myself then who is this and where did my son go? Last night he even went and got his Science book to go through the pictures of the clouds. I know that doesn’t sound like a lot but, it was 9pm at night and we were on the front porch in our pajamas looking at the sky with a book in our hand. Moments like this may seem little to some, but for me these are the moments I will hold FOREVER. Being with SCAIHS you can go at your own pace, set your own goals and be able to start, stop, backup, go forward etc anytime you need to and Special Needs children need that accommodation. That is why I want to recommend this program to anyone out there looking at taking their child out of public school and schooling them at home. This is the best thing you can do for your child. You can give the reassurance they will need to help them through and peace of mind knowing that they are getting the best education they can get because You are giving it to them.
Please know that I APPRECIATE all of the staff at SCAIHS for their hard work everyday to keep this program going for our children. Everyone has been very patient, kind, understanding and considerate. I can’t THANK YOU enough for the way you have been able to assist me to be able to help my child. God, led me to you and the feeling that I have is unlike any other. I can’t explain it but, please know its a feeling that I never want to let go of.
Thank You for taking the time to read this, I APPRECIATE you very much, SJ, Lexington, SC 5/21/09
Dear SCAIHS staff,
I attended the meeting last night and I just wanted to let you know how wonderfully informative it was for me….I wanted to just take a moment to thank you so much for immediately making me (as a new HS mom) feel confident that there is an organization that cares about my HS adventures and is willing to walk alongside me as I make decisions for my family. The meeting was well worth the 1 1/2 hours spent and I can't thank you enough for all of the information. My sister, who homeschools in NC, desperately wishes that she had access to an organization like yours! Thank you for all that you do! CR 5/21/09
From the mother of a graduate: It's hard to believe that we are actually finished! Thank you for your constant encouragement. SCAIHS has played such an important part of our homeschooling. I can't imagine homeschooling without SCAIHS. I am constantly advertising for you in the Charleston area. DD, Mt. Pleasant, SC 5/20/09