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Lee Binz

Monday, 13 July 2015

Writing a Course Description for Chorus

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Writing a Course Description for Chorus

Writing a Course Description for Chorus Cindy was working on her course descriptions (go, team, go!!!) and got stuck with music class. I would like to count all the singing our youth group does as Choir but not sure how to write it on a course description or on the transcript. How can I best represent this in a transcript and Course description. Oh yeah, they do a drama in the performance too! It's so...

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Lee Binz

Friday, 19 June 2015

How Do I Show 8th Grade Classes on a High School Transcript?

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How Do I Show 8th Grade Classes on a High School Transcript?

I get this question a lot: My daughter is in 8th grade and has completed a couple of High school courses this year. How should I show it on her transcript? If your child hasn't started high school yet, he or she can still earn high school credit. If she has done Algebra 1 or higher, high school biology or higher, or high school foreign language, then it does go on the transcript. Here's how. Curious...

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Lee Binz

Monday, 04 May 2015

The Real Value of Grades on a Transcript

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The Real Value of Grades on a Transcript

The Real Value of Grades on a Transcript I always recommend that parents put grades on every class on your homeschool transcript. Either letter grades (A, B, C) or number grades (4.0, 3.5, 3.) will be equally helpful, but grades are important. I do not recommend using Pass or Fail on your transcript. Colleges award scholarships based on the GPA of your child - and the GPA is determined by the grades you provide. Without grades,...

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Lee Binz

Monday, 15 July 2019

How to Put Crochet on Your Homeschool Transcript

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How to Put Crochet on Your Homeschool Transcript

You know you want to include fabulous fun electives on your homeschool transcript. But how? How do you put crocheting and other delight directed learning on a high school transcript!? You know you want to include fabulous fun electives on your homeschool transcript. But how? How do you put crocheting and other handcrafts on a high school transcript!? Mandi asked, "My daughter has taught herself to crochet and makes bags, headbands, coasters and whatever else pops...

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Lee Binz

Monday, 06 April 2015

Failing Grades in Online School

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Failing Grades in Online School

Failing Grades in Online School Many parents choose online classes for their students, and from time to time will experience the "crash and burn" of failing grades from these classes. How can you make sure your smart child is represented fairly on the transcript, even if your child has failed some classes? If your classes are NOT accredited , then the class and grades are essentially like a homeschool co-op, and you are completely in charge...

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

Homeschool Records: How Much to Keep?

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Homeschool Records: How Much to Keep?

What do you really need to keep? A military mom shares her frustrations with homeschool record keeping. How much of my kids' elementary or middle school paper work do I need to keep? I have every notebook, every workbook they have done. We just moved for the third summer in a row and as I moved that stuff, one more time, it got me thinking do I really need to keep all of it? I have tests and grades in a separate binder, but do I need to keep all...

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Lee Binz

Monday, 09 March 2015

Documentation + Work Samples + Grading = Easy-Peasy DONE!

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Documentation + Work Samples + Grading = Easy-Peasy DONE!

Mary Beth asked me on Facebook, "What type of documentation is recommended to support our student’s transcripts? Sample of work? How do we determined the grade? Do we need to be able to defend the grade we gave our student?" Documentation + Work Samples + Grading I suggest that you keep course descriptions as you go, updating them each year, so that you have a record of your curriculum and class experiences. A course description can...

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 07 January 2015

2014 Homeschool Year In Review with The HomeScholar

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2014 Homeschool Year In Review with The HomeScholar

2014 Homeschool Year In Review with The HomeScholar Every month I help parents homeschool though high school by publishing an email newsletter. January is a great time to look back and see all we have learned in the past year. Join me below for a 2014 homeschool year in review with The HomeScholar. January Complete the FAFSA for Fun and Profit February iTired: Dealing with Homeschool Fatigue March Know Your State Homeschool Law April How...

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Lee Binz

Monday, 29 December 2014

Great News About Grading Scales!

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Great News About Grading Scales!

I have such marvelous news about grading scales! This is guaranteed to thrill! Or maybe not... Let me know after I explain the good news! You are in charge of your homeschool policy. As the parent, you can choose any grading scale that you want to use. If you are homeschooling independently, then you get to decide. There are a few commonly-used grading scale options I usually suggest you consider. Which of these will strike your...

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Lee Binz

Thursday, 16 October 2014

6 Ways to Deal with an Unfinished Class

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6 Ways to Deal with an Unfinished Class

When you don't finish a subject within the regular school year, you have options! In a public, private, or alternative school, the only option is usually a big "W" on your transcript - for "Withdraw." But independent homeschoolers have many more options available! You can give 1/2 credit instead of 1 credit If it's a class that doesn't need a whole credit, then you can award 1/2 credit and just be done with it. For example,...

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Lee Binz

Monday, 29 September 2014

Cheap and Easy High School Record Keeping

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Cheap and Easy High School Record Keeping

Use the "Binder Queen Method" of record keeping. My favorite method of record keeping is not a product you buy, it's reasonably price and easy to assemble. I recommend a simple 3 ring binder, divider tabs, and lined notebook paper. Super-smart moms might want "college ruled" paper, but that is completely optional! I have seen far to many moms buy the latest and greatest record keeping, and then not use it. It doesn't matter what you...

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Are You Put Together?

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Are You Put Together?

When I go out, I try to look put together. You know, make up on, hair styled, appropriate clothing. Sometimes I get caught on my way home from exercising, which is embarrassing! But on the whole, I want to be ready to see people when I'm out and about. Good thing, too, because sometimes another homeschooler will spy me at Starbucks! As a homeschool parent, you need to have your homeschool records look put together too....

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 15 January 2020

Why I Do Not Recommend Weighting Grades

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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 instead of a 4.0. Some high schools will increase the grade by 0.5, so honors...

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Wow, that is complicated. Thank you for this article, I am grading standard grades; not weighted.

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That's really smart! You are making it much easier for yourself and for prospective colleges. Well done! Robin Assistant to The ... Read More

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Lee Binz

Monday, 30 June 2014

Homeschool Records: Proof on Paper

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Homeschool Records: Proof on Paper

Homeschool Records: Proof on Paper Colleges want proof of academic rigor. They need to know the academic preparation you provided in your homeschool classes. You need to prepare neat, thorough, and precise homeschool records to help colleges make admission and scholarship decisions in your favor. Now is the perfect time to complete this proof on paper. During your break from the regular homeschool schedule, spend time preparing your homeschool records. Take one of my free classes...

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Lee Binz

Friday, 12 April 2013

The Problem with Homeschoolers

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The Problem with Homeschoolers

One of the biggest problems with homeschool parents and how to avoid it. Subscribe to my YouTube channel. You will be notified when I create new videos on homeschool high school topics!

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