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Foreign Language Credit for Bilingual Students

Foreign Language Credit for Bilingual Students
 In public schools, they give high school credit for being bilingual and you can do it, too. Embrace the unique and diverse strengths of your student. You can give credit for what they already know, and The Total Transcript Solution will he...
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Make Laundry Fun Again

Make Laundry Fun Again
 My Gold Care Club member Anne takes her laptop into the laundry room, and listens to my classes while folding laundry . Anne said, "You make folding laundry so much more fun , now!"   Funny thing... I mentioned about Anne folding laundry i...
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3 Reasons Why Parents are Qualified to Homeschool

3 Reasons Why Parents are Qualified to Homeschool
Parents are qualified to homeschool their teens. Here are three reasons why you actually are qualified to homeschool high school.   1. Statistically you are qualified. Homeschooling is much more effective than public or private school. You can f...
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August Gold Care Club Update

August Gold Care Club Update
​Find out what's new in this month's Gold Care Club update!  How To Training Courses Quick Start : Your Goals This School Year Beginner : Preparing to Homeschool High School - Live 3 Hour Virginia Convention Presentation Intermediate : Schedulin...
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From Freaked Out to Complete Confidence in One Step

From Freaked Out to Complete Confidence in One Step
Let's talk about real feelings. How do you feel when you think about homeschooling high school? Do any of these words sound familiar? freaked out - terrified - hyperventilating - procrastinating - confused - stressed - overwhelmed - immobilized with ...
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August Homeschool Calendar Reminders

August Homeschool Calendar Reminders
The end of summer is almost here! Here are some August homeschool calendar reminders to help wrap up your summer successfully!  Middle School: Your purpose as a parent is learning how to homeschool high school, so you don't panic when 9th g...
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How to Write Professional Course Descriptions in Yoga Pants

How to Write Professional Course Descriptions in Yoga Pants
Course descriptions require a professional demeanor on paper. Your words should sound "business casual" not " yoga pants " even if you are writing professional course descriptions while actually wearing yoga pants .   Why? Read on and let me tel...
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Socialization and Homeschool Friendship

Socialization and Homeschool Friendship
 Parents worry about socialization , neighbors wonder if homeschoolers are weird, and kids just want to find friends. Here is what you need to know about homeschool  socialization. True socialization Socialization is an activity you do - mi...
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[Free Book] Keys to High School Success

[Free Book] Keys to High School Success
Many parents sail through homeschooling in the early years, but when faced with the prospect of homeschooling high school, they get ready to bail, for all the wrong reasons! If you're concerned about homeschooling high school, Keys to High School Suc...
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Homeschooled Adult Renounces Faith

Homeschooled Adult Renounces Faith
Joshua Harris is no longer a Christian. Sad news for the homeschool community. Joshua Harris is the author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye and is the adult child of well known homeschool speaker. His father, Gregg Harris, is often considered one of the fo...
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Making School Fun

Making School Fun
I tried to incorporate games into our homeschool whenever possible, in order to make school fun. We played math games, art games, and economics games. They would giggle when I wrote on the assignment sheet "Play 30 minutes of Masterpiece" or "Pl...
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What is a Good Score on the SAT?

What is a Good Score on the SAT?

What is a good score on the SAT? Everybody asks me that!


There is no formula or calculation for what makes a good score.  A good SAT score is the best score that YOUR child can earn. But to guesstimate how your child is doing, I can suggest a scale based on the general population of the US. It doesn't fit every family, and it may not fit your child, but it can help you begin to think about test scores and what they might mean.

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How Many APs Should My Student Take?

How Many APs Should My Student Take?
  Don't get caught up in the AP hype. You don't need a million APs in high school . In fact, you really shouldn't have too many  APs . All tests and no fun make a dull teen. A recent study of 400,000 entrants to about 100 colleges...
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Technology Addiction and the Coming Zombie Apocalypse

Technology Addiction and the Coming Zombie Apocalypse
Every once in a while, I'll run across a parent that says "My child is struggling with a gaming addiction" or other tech-related addiction. Often, these parents will say, "She's very bright, but cannot apply herself because of this issue" or "his beh...
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The CLT Test Alternative to SAT or ACT

The CLT Test Alternative to SAT or ACT
You're likely familiar with the SAT and ACT tests, but are you familiar with the CLT? I'm not always able to spend as much time as I would like discussing the CLT Test, but I want to be sure parents are aware of this new test. As more ...
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