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Physical Education for Homeschoolers
Many states require physical education for all students including homeschoolers. Fortunately, PE is one of the easiest requirements for most homeschoolers to meet. With a little creativity you can find...
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Keeping up with the Joneses
There are some pretty amazing homeschoolers out there and it is easy to fall into comparing your teen to others. You’ve probably heard of the homeschool prodigy who became a doctor at age 21 or the...
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Seven Strategies for More Effective Note Taking
Learning to take good lecture notes is an important skill for success in college. This is a task that can be practiced while homeschooling high school or as part of dual enrollment courses. One...
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When College is a Bad Idea
Is it worth it to go to college? For students who will graduate the answer is generally YES. College graduates earn significantly more on average than students who do not have a college degree....
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Is a Homeschool Co-op What You Need?
Are your high school students in a homeschool co-op? Is it a good fit for your family? Homeschooling co-ops are one of many options families consider during the high school years along with...
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Calculating Homeschool Credits
Calculating high school credits is one of the responsibilities of homeschool parents. Each homeschool needs to determine what will count for a high school credit and how it will be listed on the...
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AP Exam Self-Study
AP exams offer the chance to demonstrate subject mastery and the possibility of earning college credit. While the majority of Advanced Placement testers take formal classes either in a brick and mortar...
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Public Speaking for Homeschoolers
Fear of speaking in public is one of the most common anxieties. In fact, three in four people say they are afraid of public speaking. This can be problematic because speaking to a group is a skill that...
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Blogging for High School Students
Has your homeschool teen considered starting a blog or website? Beyond the obvious benefit of practicing the skill of writing for an audience, blogging can function as an unconventional...
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Senior Year Homeschool Planning
The senior year class schedule is on a student’s transcript and it will be considered as part of the admissions process. As you plan for senior year, I encourage you to avoid two common senior...
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Homeschool High School Success: Academic
Even for many families who have been homeschooling since their kids were young, the prospect of homeschooling high school can seem daunting. It is a lot to be responsible for geometry, chemistry lab,...
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Personal Finance for Homeschoolers
Have you considered adding an elective in personal finance to your homeschool high school schedule? In a time of economic downturn, student loan crisis, and record credit card debt, it really makes...
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GED? Is it Necessary for Homeschoolers?
Many people assume that homeschoolers should take the GED test as a way to prove the student has completed high school. While the GED is useful for many adult learners who have dropped out of high...
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Volunteering for Homeschoolers
As we discussed in part one of this series the primary motivation for volunteering among teen homeschoolers should be making a contribution to their community. Teen volunteers can be a helpful source...
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Volunteering for Homeschoolers, Part One
Many homeschooling teens find volunteering to be one of the most satisfying part of their high school education. In this three part series we will explore why teens should volunteer, where they can...
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Colleges for Unschoolers
College decisions are very personal. Teens, including unschoolers, need to balance a wide variety of concerns to find a school that is their best fit academically, socially, philosophically,...
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Extracurricular Ideas for Homeschool High School
Homeschooling high school is about a lot more than academics. Extracurricular involvement for homeschoolers doesn’t always look the same as it does for traditional high school students, but...
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Physical Education for Homeschoolers
Many states require physical education for all students including homeschoolers. Fortunately, PE is one of the easiest requirements for most homeschoolers to meet. With a little creativity you can find...
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How to Build a Better Vocabulary
A well-developed vocabulary is an asset for any high school or college student. Vocabulary skills will help you communicate effectively and perform well on standardized exams, such as the ACT and SAT....
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Personal Finance for Homeschoolers
Have you considered adding an elective in personal finance to your homeschool high school schedule? In a time of economic downturn, student loan crisis, and record credit card debt, it really makes...
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