Lee Binz, The HomeScholar

Lee Binz's wonderful resources helped me homeschool my boys through high school. Every college and scholarship they applied to accepted the transcripts and course descriptions that her books helped me create. I was able to confidently assign grades and credit hours to homeschool classes based on curriculum, to classes I designed myself, and to individual study classes based on the interests of my teens. Lee's resources also helped me understand the process of applying for scholarships. Her mentorship helped create a path to college for our kids. I recommend Lee's books and teaching sessions to everyone who asks me about homeschooling high school!

"I have attended all the workshops, and purchased several programs. I have enjoyed listening to all your advice, always given with humor and compassion. I was terribly frightened to begin homeschooling a special needs grandchild. Even though I have a teaching degree, with 12 years of teaching experience, I was afraid I would be unable to organize her curriculum, and address her learning styles and perform as her intervention specialist.

I could not have done it without your advice and help. If I had known how rewarding and inspiring it would be to see my dear grandchild blossom and succeed so well, I would have withdrawn her from public school years ago. All those years of trying to persuade the Special Education department to meet her needs adequately have finally changed to success. Due to her brain damage and cerebral palsy, mathematics is her weakest subject. But she is learning Geometry! Really learning! We are enjoying school every day.

Our field trips are fun and educational. Our daily tasks at home are relevant to learning the school courses. She shines in English Composition. I don't even have to edit her grammar and punctuation. We are even utilizing our college textbooks as supplements to enrich her high school learning. Tenth grade is turning out to be the best year.

I have printed out all of the materials you have offered. They are filed in folders ready to use as needed. Our grandchild has already had some online interviews with college admissions counselors, professors, and college students. Your work is worthy of the highest praise for your dedication to helping us, the timid, to become intrepid teachers. I am so grateful that you share your expertise with us. Thank you so much."

Lee, Thank you so much for this excellent course! I have been homeschooling for about 25 years and am always interested in learning something fresh and new. Thank you for being such a great guidance counselor for us moms (and dads). I feel encouraged and equipped to finish the next four years well with my son. Great ideas on how to capture all of it on paper to give him the best future as possible.

I have graduated two already and used your Total Transcript program. One daughter graduated debt free in May, the other is on track for similar results. My youngest is a Sr in high school this year and is the first of our kids to take advantage of dual credit last year. I have followed your advice (learned the hard way with the oldest) to finish up that school year's transcript in the Spring, so I don't forget anything and it's done. She already has 22 credits from the community college under her belt and had straight A's, so was awarded the Presidential Scholar award as a Junior in high school. Hoping this will help bring some money in for her as she wants to become a nurse or physician assistant. She has basically put me out of a job as homeschool mom, as this year she is basically all dual credit. What will I do with myself?

Anyway, thank you again for having this up and as clear as possible. I do refer your site to others who are now thinking of homeschooling high school. Once you get yourself into the routine at the beginning of the school year, a little tweaking in the middle and a bit at the end it takes hardly any time at all.

My daughter filed her first application yesterday! I had decided college was not for her until Aug 15th, when I was able to miraculously get a local SAT spot - the last one for 100 miles. We have since been trying to play catch-up, but your courses were SO helpful! I followed your College Launch Solution videos step-by-step and (using the Comprehensive Record Solution) actually completed the transcript and course descriptions in two days! Thank you again!!!

~ Lizanne in WA

My name is Jenny. I am an independent homeschool mom of 4. I graduated the first through a charter his last two years of high school. After I found several resources, I decided I was not going to jump through any more hoops.

I also found your website through The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, I believe. You helped give me courage to stick to independent homeschooling. I want to extend a huge “Thank you” for all you have done and given to the greater homeschool community. I appreciate all I have learned from you.

I wish I had found you much sooner than I did! I have now graduated 3 and have one to go. Praise God. My daughter has gotten into her first choice private Christian school with a nearly fully paid tuition in scholarships and grants. All Glory to God! It’s nothing I did!

My daughter filed her first application yesterday! I had decided college was not for her until Aug 15th, when I was able to miraculously get a local SAT spot - the last one for 100 miles. We have since been trying to play catch-up, but your courses were SO helpful! I followed your College Launch Solution videos step-by-step and actually completed the transcript and course descriptions in two days! Thank you again!!!

~ Lizanne in WA

I began by reading a few of Lee's articles and signing up for a free webinar -- all of which blew me away. Suddenly, the idea of homeschooling high school seemed a little bit less daunting and possibly, maybe, doable. Previously, the idea was something that I tried not to think too much about because it seemed so overwhelming! I slowly gained confidence as I listened to her easygoing yet professional style of instruction. I just purchased the High School Solution and greatly look forward to implementing all of its contents. Thank you, Lee, for giving homeschooling parents the confidence they need to continue this journey into high school -- and specific instructions on how to do it very successfully.