From Homeschool to the Big Red Bus: Family Finds “Gem” in Hillsdale Academy - Hillsdale College

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From Homeschool to the Big Red Bus: Family Finds “Gem” in Hillsdale Academy - Hillsdale College

Written by Monica VanDerWeide, '95 Michael and Jessica Perry were ready to send their oldest of six children to high school after he completed eighth grade in their K-8 classical homeschool cooperative. They explored both public and private high schools in Jackson County but didn’t feel at peace with any of the options. “My husband wanted to visit Hillsdale Academy,” recalled Jessica. Although she doubted the feasibility of that option due to th…