DON'T USE Power Homeschool Without Watching THIS - Complete Honest Review 2023

[@sylviavazquez2959]

You can choose different grade levels for each course under the manage students tab on the parent account.This is also where you can set the number of steps your child must complete each week. Students can see from the video page if they have completed enough steps by clicking on the resource tab on the right side of the screen. You can also find text instructions on some of the courses there for further help.

[@AmandaMelrose]

You are so right! What's weird is when I filmed this video that option was not there and was exactly as shown in the video, but it's there now. So strange. Thank you!

[@kentuckykupkakes7284]

Manage students...you can change everything there. I love this homeschooling so far. We just started 3 days ago and she loves it

[@AmandaMelrose]

I'm glad it's going well!

[@lisaanderson2497]

Yes, It's super easy to change things anytime you would like.

[@lisar.3067]

We love it!

[@CRAS7]

I just popped in because I was one of the families whose accounts were affected when they randomly got rid of Tutor Mode in April. I wasn't even using Tutor Mode and my kid's progress was still deleted. THANK GOD I was using Powerhomeschool as a supplement, and not as our main method of instruction as we lost all of our progress nearly at the end of the school year. Now that I see some of the other programs available, I feel like there are better options. The company had horrible communication with us--no emails, only Facebook statuses that said everything from their site had been hacked, to they sold the company. It was a mess.

[@AmandaMelrose]

That sounds awful! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@libnatty1862]

Oh no!! 😮 what additional resources have you found?

[@makal6232]

What other programs if you don’t mind me asking? 😊I’ll look into them

[@ReykaBaka]

I’d also love to know the other programs. We are in the process of trying to figure out the next school year and wanting to switch to a virtual formal for middle/high school

[@v2hector260]

Good to see an honest review! Thank you!

[@AmandaMelrose]

You are welcome!

[@moshka007]

You can have difftemt grade levels for the same student. You change it in the parets portal when you select subjects. To change a subject same place just click in little pen a the lowerright corner to sdit and tou can change corse to any grade or any course.

[@chaimomma9198]

Never had trouble using the phone app today. I think it’s been updated.

[@TheTexasBoys]

you can assign different grade levels for each individual course, even put more than one student on one account. we absolutely love accellus!

[@AmandaMelrose]

Thank you for sharing, I'm glad you're having a great experience with it!

[@nuebeauty84]

Hi I've been using my cell as for several years now and love the new update how do you go about putting more than one student on one account is it because you just choose multiple courses with different grade levels?

[@margienovember]

I plan to start homeschooling my kids in a few months, Is there a reason why we should print these out? tips for beginners?

[@AmandaMelrose]

Are you talking about printing the reports on here? You don't need to but depending on your state's requirements you might want to for your records. Or you could save the PDFs to your computer as well. I recommend doing that periodically because you never know what if Power Homeschool got hacked and lost all your data? It can happen! If you have general questions on getting started homeschooling, I have some videos on my channel and some articles on my website eschooled.com as well. Good luck in your homeschool adventure!

[@stacyr3743]

My son already learned about order of operations last year, so I’d really love to let him skip it and move onto the next lesson. We’ve also found that you can’t seem to skip through videos once you click on them. Overall, I think it’s good , but having more flexibility would be very important to me. Do you have a recommendation for an alternative? Thanks.

[@AmandaMelrose]

Time for learning or miacademy are both good options.

[@stacyr3743]

@@AmandaMelrose Thanks. I signed up for time4learning today!

[@eyes2c..519]

We've used it the last 3 yrs it's the best one I've found and will cont using it 😂🎉

[@AmandaMelrose]

Thank you for sharing! Do you like the new Acellus HD interface?

[@Lcampio101]

Power?

[@jessicasaathoff4997]

This is a well-intended review but a few key points aren't quite right - if you use PHS for a while, you'll get to know some of the ins and outs better. For instance, you can select different grade levels for different classes under the Manage Student section. You can also adjust the number of daily steps your child needs to complete to speed up or slow down their learning. Your child can check their progress by clicking the resources tab in the upper right corner of each screen. If you prefer videos not automatically play, you can switch the program to tutoring mode and the student will be taken to the syllabus after each video or set of questions. Tutoring mode is what most of the controversy has been about since it's preferred by many homeschoolers. It gives the parent full control over the order and steps your child takes. PHS has fixed most of the issues as of Fall 2024. There are still a few quirks that us homeschoolers gripe about, but overall, it's good. We've been using it for 7 years. They've made some updates this year - I'm looking forward to seeing them.

[@AmandaMelrose]

I'm doing a review of the update right now. I don't see any option for tutor mode unfortunately..

[@nicholejames7822]

Is tutoring mode still available? I thought that option was removed. If it’s available, how do I access it?

[@jessicasaathoff4997]

@@nicholejames7822nope tutoring mode is no longer available. I love the recent upgrades and I’m finding I don’t miss tutoring mode though.

[@cynthiawittig51]

I didn’t understand the absent thing either because my child has absent and I tried to go on it myself. I don’t know if I’m missing something but I’ve tried several times and nothing happens. I can’t do anything with it so I just gotta leave it blank and she makes it up so so.

[@AmandaMelrose]

There are definitely some things that don't make a lot of sense!

[@AprilLawson-h6m]

Which one did you like better out of this one or Miacademy?

[@AmandaMelrose]

Personally I prefer miacademy. There's a lot more customization and the videos are easier for a kid to sit through in my opinion.

[@Meg.EliteMarketing]

I’m so confused. I’m at 2:11 in and thought this was about power home school but I see Acellus on there?

[@AmandaMelrose]

This is about Power Homeschool, but they use the Acellus Academy curriculum. Acellus Academy is the online private school version and Power Homeschool is the homeschool version.

[@Alejandro-ms2nz]

⁠@@AmandaMelrosebut can I still get a diploma with the homeschool version?

[@butterflylady5477]

Hi,no​@@Alejandro-ms2nz

[@trumoni]

@@Alejandro-ms2nz you can issue your child a diploma.

[@ChikiD]

What i dont like is that, im not sure how to teach my kids. I feel like them watching videos after video isnt allowing them to comprehend. I assumed there was going to be a way for me to teach or step in .

[@AmandaMelrose]

Yes this is a pretty hands off program for parents. You might prefer to mix and match. In my home we like curriculums that have textbooks/print worksheets but also include online video lessons. So we watch the lesson together and then I help with the work that needs to be done. EIW is great for writing, and we just started dimensions math with the videos included. But it's definitely pricier that way.

[@theplumgaming2039]

I only noticed a long while in the logo for the suitcase which has printable lessons with a parent lesson. I’m guessing it’s for portfolio making

[@faithlilis]

Im currently using time for learning, 25 a month no contract. I have access to K to 2nd grade leverl subjects of Language Arts, math, science and social studies. So soon ima transition to the next grade level, idk what more ill have access too. HONESTLY I ONLY USE IT FOR LANGUAGE ARTS includes reading and phonics. For science and math i use books. And for writing and grammar practice i use Evan Moore Elementary level books, totally recommend it for homeschooling or enhancement at home 😉

[@AmandaMelrose]

Thanks for sharing this! I think people often forget that you can use these programs however it works best. That may mean only doing one or two courses online and the rest in a written curriculum or hands on learning.

[@sela8788]

Hi I’m in the fence for power homeschool or time 4 learning. But I need something that will do all subjects. We have done the good and beautiful for many years and absolutely loved it, but unfortunately my daughter does have a really hard time with her math. I would love to know if you live time4 learning?

[@lauralee2277]

​@sela8788 About 4th grade, after a lot of different failed math curriculum including TGTB and T4L we started using teaching textbooks for math. I can't say enough good things about it.

[@sela8788]

@@lauralee2277 thank you so much for your response, Laura Lee. We decided to go with Time4learning for now. We enjoy it but my daughters do say they miss doing my textbooks rather than online. So I will certainly take a look at the one you referred. Wishing you and your family a wonderful school year. :)

[@lauralee2277]

@@sela8788 you too

[@jademcgood4314]

We are back with power and it's good so far

[@AmandaMelrose]

Thank you for the feedback, I appreciate it! I'm glad it's working out for your family!

[@kathylovegrove4987]

@jademcgood4314. Are you still doing good with power homeschool?🙂 I was looking for something for my high schoolers.

[@alishacontreras8837]

I’m confused as I thought power homeschool and Accellus academy were two different programs? So, is this a video about power homeschool or Accellus? I am interested in one or the other but like that power homeschool is only $25/month rather than $79(basic package) at Accellus. But I want to give my kiddos the better education more importantly so am very interested as to why I should choose the more expensive program over the less expensive program. Please help!

[@AmandaMelrose]

This is about Power Homeschool. It's basically the exact same thing (same exact curriculum, slightly different inteface) and it's the same company. The only difference is Acellus Academy is considered a school, so they can issue transcripts and a diploma wheras power homeschool is an online curriculum for homeschoolers.

[@eyes2c..519]

They'll get a diploma with the accellus option

[@PrepperRapperFairy]

Thanks for suggesting another.

[@AmandaMelrose]

You're welcome. I have reviews of lots of other programs on my channel.

[@pinkorganichorse]

They do let you choose different grade levels forceach subject.

[@AmandaMelrose]

Thank you!

[@nicoleletchworth1548]

You can assign multiple grade level courses to the same child

[@AmandaMelrose]

Thank you.

[@we.are.all.barabbas]

Thank you for this 🥰 Also you look a lot like Jennifer Love Hewitt (before all of her plastic surgeries haha)

[@AmandaMelrose]

Wow, what a very nice compliment! Thank you!

[@이지현-p6f]

It was really helpful❤

[@AmandaMelrose]

Thank you, I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@shara1659]

I'm looking for a good online HS program for my 2nd grader. Do you have any recommendations?

[@AmandaMelrose]

Time for learning, homeschool plus or miacademy. Hope this helps!

[@korrupt4]

@@AmandaMelrose thanks for these videos. do you recommend miacademy for high school as well? we have been using calvert for years and for various reasons want to explore other options for a 13yr old and possibly a 7yr old

[@jesspstn]

I just signed my son up and it won’t let me click on the classes? I’m not sure what to do

[@AmandaMelrose]

Hopefully this got worked out?

[@jesspstn]

@@AmandaMelrose it did! Thank you!

[@eyes2c..519]

U have to go in amd add them to their curriculum then it'll let em do them 🎉

[@ezridr1234]

Key words,, not accredited! Nuff said.

[@AmandaMelrose]

Power Homeschool is not a school. Only a school can be accredited. When you homeschool, your home is the school. Your home cannot be accredited. If you want something accredited then you you need an online school, not a homeschooling program.

[@eyes2c..519]

Alot of public schools thru appalchia are not accredited which is what made me go ths route to begin with 😂

[@ezridr1234]

​@@AmandaMelrose I kinda said that didn't I? PHS purchased Acellus and Acellus is accredited. PHS is not, but Acellus accepts the transcripts from PHA up thru the 8th grade. What people need to be asking themselves is "will my state accept Acellus credits" and will my child stay in PHA all the way followed by Acellus highschool? If one cannot afford to hold these for that many years then you're kinda screwed when the future arrives. Neither school makes this very clear or easy to find at all. Not to mention the accredited side of Acellus is $249 per child per month. If you opted for the $25 package it's simply a tutor to help your child with low grades and other issues from a REAL school they also attend.. P.S. Don't confuse the terminology of homeschool vs online school online school IS school at home no? People like myself simply call it homeschool because I am the entity forcing the studies, even though we're all still paying the taxes for the REAL brick and mortar schools, buses teachers etc.

[@Divine777-ys5np]

Which one is the best mia academy or powerhomeschool

[@AmandaMelrose]

I prefer miacademy because there's a lot of customization options and I think it's more enjoyable for kids. The lessons are a bit short though.

[@tiesiaj]

Do you recommend for high school students

[@AmandaMelrose]

Yes this would be a good program for high school as long as they don't mind not being able to skip ahead in the lessons/courses. It's a good program, just not as customizable as some of the others.

[@HomeschoolStudyHub]

So which online homeschool program is your favorite

[@AmandaMelrose]

Probably Time 4 Learning.

[@CBrunetti1976]

Can someone please let me know....are the lessons live or prerecorded? For some reason, both of my children hate live lessons. I would also like for them to be able to move along at their own pace.

[@AmandaMelrose]

They are pre recorded. You can slow down and rewind them but you cannot skip ahead.

[@worriedscroll]

We are just trying out Acellus.... The videos are prerecorded. While watching the video you can pause, slow down, and rewind 15 seconds at a time. You cannot fast forward through a video or skip ahead. Also, You can NOT rewatch a video after the next video starts; at least we have not figured out how to rewatch. So when the next video or lesson starts automatically, we have not figured out how to rewatch an old video. So Frustrating.

[@alisonohaver439]

This was part of the whole fiasco that happened earlier this year. Power Homeschool had a "Tutor Mode" that you could switch to any time you wanted and in that mode you were able to rewatch videos. You could also skip lessons or watch the lessons in any order you wanted. You would not get credit for the course unless every lesson was completed, however. Many families would use it occasionally or even stay in tutor mode permanently for that flexibility, but last spring they suddenly deleted Tutor Mode without any warning whatsoever, and many families lost all of their completed work. I believe they replaced the Tutor Mode with something similar but you have to pay extra for it. @@worriedscroll

[@talentedwhit18]

Is this Acellus the same as Acellus Academy

[@AmandaMelrose]

Yes. Acellus academy is the online school version of power homeschool.

[@kprecious1]

How is Power associated with Acellus?

[@AmandaMelrose]

Power Homeschool uses the same Acellus curriculum, but it's not a school, so you won't get a transcript/diploma the way you would with Acellus. Power Homeschool is a curriculum meant to be used for homeschool families.

[@janeodette341]

@@AmandaMelrose when you complete each course you do print off a diploma. At the end of the school year when all classes are completed, before stopping the paid subscription for the school year, you request a transcript and they send it to your email where you print it off. We just completed our first year with them, one in 3rd grade the other in 5th. During the year each day we print the list of activities completed that day, then at the end of each week we also print out their attendance, hours spent and report card that shows your grade point average for documentation. I love that they do all the grading and recorded keeping and all I need to do is print it off.

[@threatlevelmidnight3588]

We have been homeschooling 6 years. I have yet to find an online program that my kids dont absolutely hate. We have tried Miacademy, Study, T4L, Easy Peasy, and Khan. The only thing they liked is Khan, but I dont like it bc I feel like its not homeschool friendly. Are there any I havent listed that you know about? We are completely secular so it has to be a program that does not support religious institutions at all.

[@AmandaMelrose]

I've heard good things about Oak Meadow distance learning but it's expensive. Discovery K12 is free and secular if you want to go that route. I did a review of IXL which people seem to like but it's more practice than teaching.

[@intherockies]

Have you tried Acellus?

[@dancingtiny7467]

What did you end up with? My daughter didn't like Miacademy or many others either.

[@kristenphillips3036]

This review was not accurate at all! I have my daughter on 3 different grade levels currently according to her strengths, and she can progress at her own pance. If it wasn't for Power Homeschool my daughter wouldn't be where she is. For once I am actually hearing her talking to me about her future she can't wait to get to her lessons. So compared to other Homeschooling I love Power. Once she get to HS I hate to leave them but I will switch to Accelus only for the accreditation to help with college applications

[@AmandaMelrose]

Which part of this review was not accurate? I'd love to know! They have changed to the new acellus HD version and I have an updated review on that. But for when this came out what part wasn't accurate?

[@justashton255]

is it just videos?

[@AmandaMelrose]

The lessons are all videos, yes. There is a lesson transcript but I don't think you can print it, at least not with the new update. Then there are questions to answer after the videos.

[@dabestmommyoftwo]

So this not accredited

[@AmandaMelrose]

No - but this is the same curriculum as Acellus Academy which is accredited - you basically just pay more for the accredited label. Which is not necessary if you're homeschooling. Remember, only a school can be accredited, not a curriculum.

[@nicoleletchworth1548]

Your review is not accurate. You can see the progress when you are in the lessons. You can also assign different grade level classes to the same student. Perhaps a more accurate review would be helpful to those considering the program.

[@AmandaMelrose]

Thank you.

[@stellzdesert4854]

Good info

[@AmandaMelrose]

Thank you!

[@alexandriabrown4171]

Hello, my kiddos have always done. Time4Learning. But i always thought about trying this school out. Is it worth it, or should we stay put?

[@AmandaMelrose]

It never hurts to make a change to keep your kids interested and engaged. But, you may not like that this has less customization options and you can't skip ahead or skip over anything.

[@alexandriabrown4171]

I'm afraid that my children won't like it. I know they like time4learnjng. But I like the other things this program has to offer. I just don't know if it'll peak their interest. When you go on the website. It doesn't give you much to see.

[@howdy2496]

The teachers explain concepts really well. We like it.

[@leostar8284]

My son didn’t like Time4leaning and loves Powerhomeschool. He has been doing great in State Tests.