Rethinking Education
Why More Families Are Choosing Homeschooling (and How Northpoint Christian Academy Can Help)
For generations, public school has been the default option for most American families. But today, a growing number of parents are asking deeper questions about what kind of education is best for their children. They’re wondering if bigger class sizes, longer hours away from home, and one-size-fits-all curriculums are really serving their kids well.
That’s why thousands of families are making the switch — not just to something different, but to something better. Homeschooling is on the rise, and it’s not just a trend — it’s a movement.
What’s Not Working in Traditional Public Schools?
Before diving into the benefits of homeschooling, it’s worth taking a moment to look at some of the very real challenges families face in the traditional public school system:
1. Overcrowded Classrooms and Limited Individual Attention
Public school classrooms often have 25–35 students per teacher, which makes it nearly impossible for educators to give personalized attention. If a student struggles to keep up—or if they’re ready to move ahead—they can quickly feel lost, bored, or unseen.
2. Declining Academic Performance
In recent years, national test scores in reading and math have declined across many grade levels. The system seems to be focusing more on testing than on actual understanding and mastery. This “teaching to the test” environment often leaves little room for creative thinking, problem-solving, or real-world learning.
3. Loss of Moral and Faith-Based Values
Many families are concerned about the increasing removal of faith, prayer, and biblical principles from the classroom. As a result, the values students are taught at school often conflict with those they’re learning at home. Parents are left trying to undo what’s being normalized five days a week.
4. Social Pressures and Safety Concerns
From bullying and peer pressure to inappropriate content in curriculum and technology, parents worry about what their children are being exposed to. In some districts, issues like violence, gender ideology, or political agendas have taken priority over academic development and emotional well-being.
The Homeschooling Advantage
Homeschooling offers an entirely different approach — one that prioritizes individualized learning, family involvement, and character development. Here are just a few reasons why more families are making the switch:
1. Personalized Education
Homeschooling allows you to tailor the curriculum to fit your child’s learning style, pace, and interests. Whether they’re a visual learner, hands-on problem solver, or advanced reader, you can adapt to meet their needs—something a traditional classroom just can’t do.
2. Faith-Centered Learning
At home, your family’s values don’t take a back seat. You have the freedom to integrate Scripture into lessons, talk about worldview issues from a biblical perspective, and disciple your children as they learn.
3. Academic Excellence
Research consistently shows that homeschooled students outperform their public school peers on standardized tests. On average, they score 15–30 percentile points higher, and many are better prepared for college-level work because they’ve learned how to think independently and manage their time well.
4. More Time for Family and Passions
Homeschooling brings back time—time for travel, field trips, service projects, and exploring interests like music, art, business, or missions. It fosters deeper relationships, more rest, and real-life learning that happens outside of textbooks.
5. Safe, Nurturing Environment
Homeschooling offers a level of emotional and spiritual safety that public schools simply cannot guarantee. Parents can protect their children from harmful influences, negative peer pressure, and excessive screen time, creating a space where kids can truly thrive.
But What About Structure, Curriculum, and Socialization?
That’s a common concern—and it’s exactly why so many families turn to hybrid models like the one offered at Northpoint Christian Academy.
Northpoint’s Hybrid Approach: The Best of Both Worlds
Northpoint Christian Academy supports homeschooling families through a flexible, Christ-centered hybrid model. Students attend structured, in-person classes three days a week (Tuesday–Thursday), and continue their learning at home with parental involvement on Mondays and Fridays.
Here’s how it works:
Professional Teaching: Core subjects and electives are taught by experienced Christian educators who provide quality instruction and consistent curriculum guidance.
Parent Partnership: On at-home days, parents are equipped to walk alongside their children as co-educators, with support and assignments that align with classroom instruction.
Community and Socialization: Students participate in chapel, service projects, retreats, and extracurriculars that build strong friendships and spiritual growth.
Faith + Academic Excellence: The entire program is rooted in biblical truth and designed to promote critical thinking, personal responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.
Whether you’re new to homeschooling or looking to make a long-term shift away from public school, Northpoint provides the support, structure, and Christ-centered focus your family needs.
Is It Time for a Change?
If you’ve been feeling that tug in your heart — that sense that something isn’t quite right with the path your child is on — you’re not alone. Thousands of families across the country are stepping away from the traditional system and finding something better.
Homeschooling isn’t just an alternative. It’s an opportunity. An opportunity to reclaim your child’s education, reinforce your family’s values, and raise up the next generation of confident, faith-filled leaders.
Let Northpoint Christian Academy walk alongside you on that journey.
