High School

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...

I hate reading about the last days of Christ's life on earth.  I always come face-to-face with my own failings- UGH!  This time through, while I was reading in Matthew, I was thinking about how fickle people are.  Myself included. Matthew 26:33-35 Peter replied, "Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will." "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times."...

What are your thoughts on Accelerated Christian Education for homeschooling the High School years. They keep track of all the credits needed, which seems such a help and the curriculum seems to be comprehensive? ~Teresa Dear Teresa, I have never used it, so I can't speak to this specific curriculum.  I can suggest three things, though. Maintain your authority over your homeschool.  Especially when a curriculum says it is "accelerated" sometimes the pace will not fit...

>>>Please comment on the Latin Road <<< I used Latin Road for 3 years. My kids were VERY successful with it, and my son still remembers all his Latin even after 3 years without cracking a book! He had to take a college placement test at the college he's going to, so they could see which class would be appropriate for him. He passed all 3 levels of Latin, and started the university in Junior level!...

I want to tell you that the "desperate mom" feeling is completely normal! This is the absolute WORST time of year for that feeling. Most students have already chosen a college, and have already applied and are eager to leave home. Yet most parents are looking at the sticker price of the college and feel completely overwhelmed because you haven't received any financial aid yet.Almost everyone pays less than sticker price for a college. If your...

>>>This is my first yr to hs. I think I get a handle on what needs to be done for a 4th grader and then I find something else out. On top of trying to weed through all the curriculum choices. I am about to give up. I am so frustrated and overwhelmed. I just want it spelled out for me.<<< All the choices are so overwhelming! And many of the choices are wonderful, which makes...

>>>>One woman was expressing frustration with community college, and said that he son asked if it would be possible to "Homeschool college." <<<< Hi Debra, Ironically, one of my squidoo lenses is "How to Homeschool College" http://www.squidoo.com/How_2_Homeschool_College/ I would encourage you to buy the book "Accelerated Distance Learning." Another good one is Bear's Guide to Earning College Degrees Non-traditionally" by John Bear. Both books are available on my Squidoo website for purchase. Check this you-tube to...

Sometimes it is hard to figure out how to give homeschool grades if you don't always give tests. This article suggests an approach. read more | digg story

Homeschooling mothers can have panic attacks about many things. This mom worried that her daughter was reading too much.... and her math book was too easy. Sure these are nice problems to have, but it can still be stressful! Here is what I suggested. >>>Is there any reason I should have her stop reading so much? She is not avoiding any other assignments. I just want to make sure I am not overlooking something.<<< Hi Kelley,...

A homeschool parents asked me how much is TOO much. Here is our email conversation. >>> Here's her schedule, tell me what would you do? At co-op she takes volleyball, speech, creative writing, newsletter, Peacemakers (the teacher is going through the book sort of like a Bible Study). She has a speech due at least every 2 weeks and for creative writing she is working on a novel and she has to critique everyone else's writing...

T his question comes from Jurene in Spokane, who purchased a transcript last year, and now is planning to create a music appreciation course with the Symphony: "Dear Lee, This is where I need your insight. I know we talked much about how much time Ellen spent on different subjects to justify awarding a credit. If you could simply give me a yardstick of sorts. How much time would warrant a credit or a partial credit."...