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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 26 April 2017

Graduation Photos from Kelly

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It's graduation season and I love seeing the unique graduation experiences of homeschoolers! This is how Kelly celebrated with her son the beekeeper! ...

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Lee Binz

Friday, 29 July 2016

Washington State Homeschool Graduation Requirements

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For many homeschoolers, college follows shortly after graduation. Gaining college admission and scholarships is the concluding act of your homeschooling career. Let me show you how to do it. Click to register for my free class: College Applications Simply ExplainedHomeschool law may not be the same as the law covering public or private schools. In Washington State, for example, public school is covered in one area of the law, and homeschool law is covered in an entirely different...

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Lisa Lane

I have been seeing that the high schools are changing their graduation requirements for different graduating years. For example, ... Read More

Monday, 24 February 2020 23:38

Lee Binz

Hi Lisa! Robin is absolutely correct - you only need to follow homeschool law graduation requirements, not public school graduatio... Read More

Tuesday, 25 February 2020 18:47

Robin

Hi Lisa, Thanks for your comment! You identified a really important point - all homeschool parents must watch homeschool current e... Read More

Tuesday, 25 February 2020 00:25

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 30 March 2016

Can You Give a Homeschool Diploma?

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When a child graduates from your homeschool, can you give a homeschool diploma? YES! When you homeschool within your state law, you become an official homeschool. You can give your child an official homeschool diploma.For many homeschoolers, college comes after homeschooling. Let me teach you expert strategies for choosing a college that will love your student ALMOST as much as you do. Click to download my free ebook: Find a College You Love!When I speak to...

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Guest — Tony

Hello Sara, thanks for clarifying my question. Does this mean that almost anyone can be their own "high school" as long as they fi... Read More

Monday, 27 January 2020 00:53

Robin

Hi Tony, Cover schools are required in very few locations. Parents are certainly capable, and within their rights to be "their ow... Read More

Monday, 27 January 2020 21:18

Guest — Sara

Thank you!

Friday, 19 August 2016 14:24

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Lee Binz

Friday, 05 June 2015

Graduation Stories Needed

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Graduation Stories Needed Have you been helped by my resources over the years? Do you have a high school graduate? I need your help!I would love to be able to share your graduation story on my blog! Graduation Photos and Stories WantedHomeschool moms and dads are wondering how real homeschoolers graduate their children, and would love to see pictures of what that looks like. If you have a graduation celebration, cap & gown photos, party pictures,...

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 06 May 2015

Homeschool Graduation by Jean

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Homeschool Graduation by Jean What will your homeschool graduation look like?Jean was kind enough to share her graduation day photos. There were only two graduates in this ceremony. There were a couple of others in the homeschool group that were graduating this year, but they didn't want to be recognized in a service. Each family of the two graduates invited whomever they wanted to attend the ceremony and reception. Together, the two families invited over 400...

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Guest — Nancy Luckhof

We are currently in the planning stage of our home school graduation ceremony and party! As missionaries in the Philippines, we ha... Read More

Sunday, 07 June 2015 17:31

What a lovely gift to give your son, Nancy! His graduation will be a loving memory, in addition to a call to ministry. You are giv... Read More

Monday, 08 June 2015 15:55

Guest — Robin Helzer

I wholeheartedly agree that graduation should be celebrated. A lot of hard work from both the parents and the student should be re... Read More

Saturday, 23 May 2015 10:27

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Lee Binz

Monday, 12 January 2015

Following Advice for 3 Years = College Admission and Scholarships

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What is it like to homeschool? Great fun experiences and opportunities! And as the homeschool parent, you can put the academics awesomeness into your high school records. I just got a sweet letter from Kathy explaining how she used a hike up Mt. Fuji for a PE class, for example. Feel FREE to look outside the box, and do whatever works with your child to help them learn, and prepare them for college admission and scholarships!...

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Lee Binz

Friday, 09 January 2015

College and Career Planning for Teens Who Will be Famous

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College and Career Planning for Teens who will be Famous Guiding your child with their college and career planning when sports or music is their passion can be difficult. It is also very necessary. Things change a LOT with sports-minded and musically-inclined kids over time. A simple injury can change the trajectory completely. I encourage you to guide your children as if they will go to college at age 18, applying as normal. That way, when...

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Lee Binz

Saturday, 22 November 2014

When Should I Graduate My Child?

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When Should I Graduate My Child? When is it ok to graduate your homeschool high school student? Click on Lee's video, below, to find out! How did you determine when to graduate your child? Please share! Subscribe to my YouTube channel. You will be notified when I create new videos on homeschool high school topics! If your child is about to graduate, check out the Options After High School (Online Training) class for some guidance on...

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Guest — Mary

I think one of the big keys to graduation depends upon how you want to get scholarships. If you want to have the biggest selectio... Read More

Saturday, 22 November 2014 19:15

Good point, Mary! In her article Each College is Unique Lee reminds us that it's important to find out from prospective colleges w... Read More

Sunday, 23 November 2014 23:20

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Lee Binz

Thursday, 13 November 2014

They Grow Up and Leave Home: Sending Your Child to College

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Homeschoolers seem to have one thing in common - they LOVE their children. They love having children, they love being around their children, and they love having their children live at home. I'm not implying for a moment that their children are perfectly behaved, or that everything is always blissful. I've BEEN a homeschool parent, so I KNOW that isn't true! In general, you're going to be sad when it is sending your child to college time....

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Guest — Karen

Thank you for the article Lee. Sorry for the lengthy comment. My only son has been off at college 2 full years now, so time has... Read More

Monday, 04 May 2015 18:51

Oh Karen! I think we all feel a bitter sweet mix of sadness and victory when our children graduate. I love the idea of looking fo... Read More

Tuesday, 05 May 2015 16:09

Guest — Lisa

Thank you for this article today. You've helped me through the high school years more than you could realize!!

Thursday, 27 November 2014 06:25

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Lee Binz

Thursday, 06 November 2014

Tips for New Empty Nesters

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Tips for New Empty Nesters I found a marvelous collection of articles for parents that are sending their children off to college and becoming empty nesters. Check these out and let me know what you think! Tips for First-Years This article has some tips on how to stay in touch with your child. What I loved even more, though, was this list: 3 Simple Steps for Academic Success Go to class.Do all of the homework and reading.Get...

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Lee Binz

Friday, 17 October 2014

How Homeschool Graduates Enlist in the Army

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Good news for homeschoolers who want to enlist in the army upon graduation: they can!In the past, it may have been a detriment. Years ago homeschoolers had been put on par with high school dropouts when trying to enlist with the army, and a GED® was required. Why? Because the best predictor of a student's likelihood of adapting to the military is a traditional high school diploma. Now enlistment parameters have changed.Today homeschoolers are considered "Tier...

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Lee Binz

Friday, 28 February 2020

Super Senior or Delayed Graduation: The 5 Year Plan

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When deciding whether or not you'll have your student do a 5th year of high school, or a Super Senior year, you'll need to weigh the desires and maturity of your student against their age and abilities. It's normal for a child to graduate high school between the ages of 17 and 20. For many parents, that means that you can provide a 5th year of high school and still graduate your child on time. Although graduating...

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Guest — Olga Houston

I have a question about super senior year. My son is doing a super senior year for the purpose of STOA debate tournaments. I sig... Read More

Tuesday, 17 May 2016 18:58

Hi Olga! Those are some good questions! These are the kind of questions people ask Lee during Gold Care Club consultations, becaus... Read More

Wednesday, 18 May 2016 13:44

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 23 September 2014

What Can We Learn From Pennsylvania Homeschoolers?

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According to www.pahomeschoolers.com, homeschoolers in Pennsylvania may receive high school credit if they do any ONE of the following in a course:1. Complete two-thirds of a textbook2. Have 120 daily logged entries3. Have 120 hours of logged study4. Complete a 10 page research paper5. Complete a college course6. Pass an AP exam What Can We Learn From Homeschoolers in Pennsylvania? Do any ONE of the followingYou don't have to do ALL of them. You don't have to complete...

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