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How to Transition to Homeschooling

The transition to homeschooling, from public or private school, can take some time. Even when parents and children are eager to homeschool, the change in attitude may not happen immediately. If you are you ready to take the plunge and start homeschooling for the first time, read on for some helpful tips.

Homeschooling high school can seem challenging, but it can
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[Free Class] How to Avoid the 5 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make Homeschooling High School

Homeschooling high school is a challenge. College prep is an additional challenge on top of that. Many parents struggle because they don't know HOW to create a high school plan that will help them get their children to their intended destination (graduation, college/career, independence).

Most people create a high school plan on the fly, picking up bits and pieces of
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What if I Homeschool Only Senior Year?
Mary Jo emailed asking for advice as to whether a public-schooled high school junior should consider homeschooling for only her senior year of high school. Here's what I said.

My best advice is this; "Know your child and trust yourself." If you know that homeschooling is the best fit for your child, then trust yourself and do it. Don't avoid… Read More
Why I Do Not Recommend Weighting Grades
I don't recommend weighting grades. It makes it harder for colleges, and colleges tend to like you more if you make their job easier. Here is the problem, every high school has a different policy on weighting grades.

For an "Honors" or AP class, some high schools will add 1.0 to the grade - so the highest grade possible is a 5.0… Read More