Homeschool Resources

THRIVE Academy is a 3-day-a-week, in-person microschool for middle and high school students. Ideal for motivated students who desire to work closely with peers and mentors to grow in their academic understanding, leadership skills, and real-world responsibility.

Each student has the opportunity to shape their education. Each education is an adventure.

Middle School: blended-age classroom for 7th and 8th graders.
Students participate in a holistic, collaborative, and hands-on education,
benefiting from a high teacher-to-student ratio and creative learning opportunities. We provide a strong seminar-based academic curriculum of math, English, science, and history. Students also have time to work in the class garden, develop and run a small business, mentor younger students, and bring their interests into the classroom through various projects.

High School: blended-age classroom for 9th and 10th grade students.
The high school embraces intuitive learning, developing autonomy and the integration of traditional academic disciplines with real-world context and applications. Subjects covered include math, science, English, and arts & humanities. We aim to create engaged, active citizens who are informed and enthusiastic about building fulfilling lives that are full of connection and opportunity, where they thrive.

A program of Upstate Faith Montessori Community, 501(c)3. Accepts ESTF funds.

At STRIDES Tutoring your child will make amazing progress with one of our dedicated tutors. For two decades in Upstate SC, our instructors have changed the lives of thousands of students. Progress is targeted at reading and math to give each student the basic tools needed for academic success and throughout life. Students are evaluated in reading and/or math skills so Dr. Everett can build a plan for achievement.

The tutor follows this plan, meeting with the child twice weekly, consulting with Dr. Everett as needed. You will see success in weeks, not months.

Home school parents are invited to learn our special techniques to use at home.

Students ages 6-20 are welcome, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, or other disabilities. Those who read above 1 st grade make an average of one grade progress for each six weeks attendance. Most students attend in person, but online tutoring is available.

Your child’s tutor is waiting to help at six locations: Easley, Berea, Cherrydale, Greenville, Ft Inn, or Taylors.

Check out our Five Star reviews on Google, or ask our parents—they will be happy to share their kids’ achievement. No more tears at reading or math!

Greenthumb Classical Latin School began in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, as a children’s summer camp in 2016 and grew into a full-day program using the Memoria Press Classical Latin curriculum. Established as a school in 2024, Greenthumb partners with families who value both classical education and practical life skills.

Students gather on Mondays and Thursdays to cultivate joyful work, courage, hospitality, and a love of learning.

Our approach is rooted in five core principles:

• Education as Cultivation – learning is a long work of formation
• Classical Framework – following language mastery, logic, rhetoric, and ordered thinking, engagement with enduring texts and ideas, and memorization balances with inquiry and discussion.
• Integration of Head, Heart, and Hands – students are educated as whole persons
• Beauty, Order and Joy – showcased by our school colors of green and orange to reflect life, growth, warmth and vitality.
• Partnership with Families – Our teachers are essential co-educators to support parents in the management of their child’s education.

We emphasize habit formation, moral virtue, language mastery, logical thinking, outdoor learning, practical skills, and meaningful community responsibility.

Greenthumb is grounded in the belief that children, like plants in a well-tended garden, flourish when given rich soil, wise guidance, and time to grow. We seek to educate the whole person through rigorous academics, engagement with the natural world, and faithful relationships between students, teachers, and families.

Grounded in the Nicene Creed, we welcome families from a variety of backgrounds who share our commitment to truth, goodness, beauty, and thoughtful formation.

A source for BJU Press materials and more. They offer products from K3-12 grade in various subjects.
You can also find homeschool support materials and resources.

Facebook group for homeschool families to support each other, discuss, share resources, and plan meet-ups.

Spartanburg County Public Libraries offer a full line-up of free programming listed on their website. In addition to storytimes and other free programs, most of these libraries include a children’s area with activities and books.

Learn more in our parent reviews:

• Digital services at the library
• Storytimes at the library
• Things to do at the library
• Maker Labs at Headquarters
• Music Sandwiched In at Headquarters
• Outdoor Playground at Headquarters
• Planetarium at Headquarters

Locations:

• Headquarters Library
  151 South Church Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29306
  864.596.3500
• Boiling Springs Library
  871 Double Bridge Road
  Boiling Springs, SC 29316
  864.578.3665
• Chesnee Library
  100 Pickens Avenue
  Chesnee, SC 29323
  864.461.2423
• Cowpens Library
  181 School Street
  Cowpens, SC 29330
  864.463.0430
• Cyrill-Westside Library
  525 Oak Grove Road
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.574.6815
• Inman Library
  50 Mill Street
  Inman, SC 29349
  864.472.8363
• Landrum Library
  111 Asbury Drive
  Landrum, SC 29356
  864.457.2218
• Middle Tyger Library
  170 Groce Road
  Lyman, SC 29365
  864.439.4759
• Pacolet Library
  390 West Main Street
  Pacolet, SC 29372
  864.474.0421
• Woodruff Library
  270 East Hayne Street
  Woodruff, SC 29388
  864.476.8770

Find more on the Spartanburg County Public Libraries website.

The Anderson County Library system offers special events, storytime, a seed library, Book-a-Librarian (for that much-needed help with literally anything), and so much more! Branch information can be found below:

Anderson County Main Library – 300 N. McDuffie St, Anderson
Belton Branch Library – 91 Breazeale Street, Belton
Iva Branch Library – 203 W. Cruette Street, Iva
Jennie Erwin Branch Library – 318 N. Shirley Avenue, Honea Path
Lander Memorial Branch Library – 925 Greenville Drive, Williamston
Pendleton Branch Library – 650 S. Mechanic Street, Pendleton
Piedmont Branch Library – 1407 S. Carolina 86, Piedmont
Powdersville Branch Library – 4 Civic Court, Powdersville
Westside Community Center Branch Library – 1100 West Franklin Street, Anderson

This resource for South Carolina homeschool families includes a directory of homeschool associations and co-ops.

There are several paths to legally homeschooling in the state. Families who choose to homeschool through the school district as their means of legally homeschooling can find information from the district at this site.

Carolina ADHD Coaching helps students (middle school through young adults) with ADHD and executive function challenges through personalized coaching in Charlotte, Fort Mill, Upstate SC, and virtually.

Provides guidelines, resources, and laws about the three homeschool options in South Carolina.

This website offers specifics for homeschooling in the state of South Carolina. There is a particularly nice list of accountability and support groups to search through.

This Facebook group offers support, information about co-ops and field trips, and allows members to buy and sell homeschool materials via the group.

In addition to being an accountability group, Carolina Homeschooler offers field trips, online classes, book clubs, and online parent support forums. Their page offers helpful information about legally homeschooling in South Carolina.

Creative Minds Learning Center empowers students through faith, education, leadership, and service—offering tutoring, enrichment, assessments, and professional development to foster confident, resilient learners.

An oversight committee dedicated to ensuring homeschooled children are meeting their grade-level standards. Standards for each grade level can be found on their website, including a breakdown of various subjects.

3rd option homeschool accountability association for preK- 12th grade.
They offer homeschool support to families in a variety of ways, including supply obtainment, an online store, resources, seminars, and more.

A Facebook support and resource group for homeschooling families in Upstate, SC. The group discusses events, planning, and resource sharing.

A Facebook resource group that shares ideas, resources, and information and homeschooling throughout South Carolina.