A distance learning course is one in which work is laid out for your student, typically online, and is graded or evaluated by someone other than the parent. Often distance learning courses will keep records for you and provide documentation for a transcript and a diploma upon completion. You may choose to do your entire […]
High School Science Projects
Science is my favorite subject! It’s what I teach. I think I like it because it’s such a hands-on subject. It’s all about discovery and getting your hands dirty. Unfortunately, when we get to high school, we often turn science into a bunch of facts to memorize. Though not always practical on a daily […]
High School Scholarships – Jan. ’14
Earning high school scholarships can be more about creativity and legwork than it is about getting good grades. Here are a few with upcoming deadlines that you should be checking out: Do Something.org Love Letters for Senior Citizens Do Something.org has teamed up with Meals on Wheels to be sure that lonely senior citizens receive […]
Calculating GPA – A Guide
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When your student reaches high school, you will find that various organizations will begin to ask you for their GPA (Grade Point Average). Some will even ask you for a weighted and an unweighted version. Today, we’re going to go over the various grading point scales and ways to calculate the GPA for your student. […]
The ACT Exam
One of the primary ways that colleges evaluate students for admission is through the use of standardized tests. There are several tests available, but the two most commonly used evaluations are the SAT and the ACT. Today, we’ll be discussing the ACT exam. The ACT is a knowledge-based test and contains four sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, […]
Community Service Ideas for High School Students
Many of you are actively involved in serving your community and I say applause, applause to you! Although I realize that you aren’t doing it for the pat on the back – kudos to you for giving back to those around you. Others of you would love to take part in community service, you just […]
A Guide To The FAFSA Application
Happy New Year! I hope that you have all had a restful time with your families and you’re now ready to tackle the New Year with gusto! If you are a high school senior interested in attending college next year, it is time to file the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). The Federal Student […]
High School Scholarships – Dec. ’13
Merry Christmas! Here are a few more opportunities to earn some scholarship money. Take a look at these three websites and see if your student may be eligible to apply: JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest This essay contest is open to high school students in grades nine through twelve. With a deadline of January […]
Fine Arts Credit Homeschool
In addition to doing academic work, many of our students are involved in fine arts classes. These can be things like music lessons, dance, sculpture, painting, etc. In fact, because homeschooled students have more time available to them, they are often able to participate at higher levels in many of these fine arts activities. The […]
Can You Start Homeschooling In The Middle Of The Year?
I typically hold a parents’ class in January and I lovingly call it my ‘deer-in-the-headlights’ class. These January classes consist of two types of parents: (1) those with 8th grade students who are getting an early jump on high school planning and (2) parents who have just pulled their high school students out of a […]
