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cynthia -> Home Schooling High School (3/10/2008 3:50:44 PM)

Here's a thread where we can discuss what we are using, what we plan to use or post any questions about home schooling high school.

As long as it's related to home schooling high school, it fits in this thread.



shadowspring -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/10/2008 4:15:23 PM)

I am home schooling three high schoolers now, and my 8th grader wants to continue home schooling through his high school years. I absolutely LOVE IT!

I have used: online courses with Univ of Oklahoma and Univ of Nebraska web courses
traditional public school textbooks

Beginnings Publishing Science
CD-ROMs from ODS to supplement
Saxon math program
Private language tutoring after completing Rosetta Stone
Beautiful Feet Guides to US and World History
local seminars, co-ops, etc.

My oldest two students are in the process of applying to college now. I'll let you know how it goes.

(Prayers for the college of their choice are much appreciated!)[;)]



cynthia -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/10/2008 4:28:43 PM)

We will continue pretty much as we have been all these years. I will choose a curriculum for each subject. I have checked the requirements for the most difficult colleges and will make sure those are covered to be sure that she can go wherever she wants to. For her junior and senior years of high school, we are planning for her to be in community college full time. Our state has a program called Running Start where the student can take a full load of classes tuition free at the community college. The student is responsible for the cost of books and lab fees, which certainly add up fast. The student can graduate from community college with an AA at the same time she gets her high school diploma. We plan for her to take this route to drastically reduce the cost of college, then she plans to attend a Christian university to major in drama and youth ministry. She wants to be a pastor, with a youth focus.

She, TL, has been involved in Girl Scouts for several years. She plans to continue her work in GS and is beginning a leadership program this year where she will be one of five girls in our region on the leadership council. She is taking private guitar lessons and plans to join the worship band at church once she is proficient. Since she is interested in drama, I have been praying about what we can do for her in that area, but so far we have not been able to afford to send her to drama camp or any drama program.

This is what I have planned so far:
Notgrass American History. It provides one credit for each history, literature and Bible, for a total of three credits.

Math-U-See Algebra I

Science, Apologia Biology

Spelling, Christian Liberty Press: Spelling 8

Starting Points: World View Primer, by David Quine, provides one credit for each history, literature and Bible

Grammar, Christian Liberty Press Grammar 2

Latin (Rosetta Stone)

Begin Washington State History through trips and tours.

TL needs to keep a notebook with each book she has read. She should keep a record of the main characters, plot, ect. And review it periodically. Apparently some colleges want a reading list and will discuss the books randomly with the student, so they ought to be able to intelligently discuss the books.

Guitar counts as performing arts. Tabitha must practice daily. Also want her to be involved in drama productions as much as possible.



roligirl -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/10/2008 4:46:38 PM)

My oldest will be heading into 8th grade this summer/fall, so hs is near. I'll look forward to reading this thread, and asking my questions.

We have a Running Start type program here, too. We are looking at college for our girls, so we will be really focusing on individual studies more and more.

I've got one heading into high school and one heading into Pre-K! It makes your brain go "what"!

Thanks for starting this thread



Homegrownkids -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/10/2008 5:00:11 PM)

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I've got one heading into high school and one heading into Pre-K! It makes your brain go "what"!


This is what I am facing also! It gets overwhelming to find the time!

My DD is currently in 7th grade, but I have been watching closely to work on her weak areas and to "go" with her strong ones. We are currently testing this week with a standardized test. The first 'real' standardized test we have ever done. I am anxious to see the results... and with some things, I already know where we need to pick up and get busy, but I'm hoping the test will help me know if there are any other areas.

I had the question about teaching Latin in the other thread. This is something I have considered. I have heard that it really helps in certain areas.

For my DD, we are currently doing this...

Reading ~ Still looking into this, at this point I might have her read through the book "Beautiful Girlhood" until I find something to use for Lit.

Spelling ~ I was using A Beka, but I think I might switch back to use Vocabulary from the Roots Up

Math ~ We were in Saxon 76, but now we have stopped to work on Key To Fractions and Key To Decimals. After this, I might do Key to Algebra and then put her in an Algebra book if all goes well. Otherwise, we will enter into Saxon 87 (possibly, I'll see where she is at after the Key books)

Writing ~ I need to get busy with Writing Strands

Science ~ currently a 6th grade Abeka book

History ~ Mystery of History Volume 1, soon to switch to Drive Thru American History

Grammar ~ Just started Easy Grammar Plus

* I am wanting to start Spanish from the Learnables and also might start Latin through something called ... Latin, It's not so tough (I think that is what it is called through Rainbow Resources).

My biggest thing is that I'd like to spend more time reviewing with her and asking her questions. She has become quite independant with her studies when I'd like to add more discussion time for some of her subjects. It is hard with 3 other students and a baby.



Jenny-Fair -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/10/2008 5:03:33 PM)

I have a 9th grader this year, and a 6th grader. (as an aside, Nate may be skipping a grade...but we'll see)

Anyway, as I said in the other thread, I highly recommend Barb Shelton's High School: A Home-Designed Form+U+la. I found it very helpful, first in taking the fear out of high school, and secondly in forming an attack plan.



cynthia -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/10/2008 5:09:04 PM)

Here's a website with a lot of good info. She also has a newsletter.



Homegrownkids -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/10/2008 5:12:35 PM)

I have been reading "Homeschooling through the Teen years". It has a lot of resources listed and has helped take some of the nerves away, too.



Calea37 -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/10/2008 6:07:04 PM)

I better get busy reading those books because 9th grade is next year and it really knots my stomach up with fear...[:o]



Jenny-Fair -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/10/2008 6:09:59 PM)

LOL, don't worry about it. But do read the books.[;)]



cynthia -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/10/2008 6:11:28 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Calea37

I better get busy reading those books because 9th grade is next year and it really knots my stomach up with fear...[:o]

Oh dear! I sounds like you might be able to get rid of some of the fear by reading up. Maybe it won't seem to scary with information under your belt.



Calea37 -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/10/2008 6:16:16 PM)

WILL DO!! Must be God leading me into this...I was just "fretting" about it last night.

Thanks!



2jsmom -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/10/2008 9:19:45 PM)

I put some of this in the chat thread, but I'll repeat it here. My son is a sophomore in high school. We use Apologia for science, chemistry this year. Spanish is Rosetta Stone, and he's doing Teaching Textbooks geometry. We used Videotext for Algebra I and II, but if I had to do it over again, I would use TT. Joe will do their pre-calculus next year. He's used the Abeka literature books, but not the program, just reading the stories. We've mixed in a lot of other things, but no specific curriculum. He did take driver's ed through the local school district.

Joe will probably go to Junior College after high school. They have open enrollment and the one in our town is used to working with homeschoolers.



my3boyshomeschool -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/10/2008 10:14:28 PM)

I have a high schooler. He is a Jr. this year. In addition to taking a English Composition class at the local community college he is also doing the following:

Apologia Chemistry
Abeka American Literature
Explorers Bible Study
Notgrass American History
BJU Latin 1
Wordly Wise Vocabulary

At co-op once a week he is taking Home Ec, How to Write a Research Paper and a Money Matters class.

I am currently working on the plan for next year.



Sunnymom -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/11/2008 6:47:57 AM)

Barb Shelton's website is HomeschoolOasis. Good stuff.

My firstborn graduated two years ago in May, and I feel more relaxed than ever about the three I have left going thru high school. I was still 'finding myself' while teaching Seth, and he did not suffer one bit from all the changes in direction and curriculum. Actually, it probably did him good, as he adapts very easily to new situations and can think on his feet. He knows how to research, and isn't shy about asking questions and being persistent until he gets answers. He has a solid work ethic.

Ain't no curriculum or course on the planet that can teach those things. Exposing your child to as many real life experiences as possible will teach them better than a workbook.

You could say that there are gaps in his education. He recently bought a truck, which was fine, because he could afford the payments and insurance. BUT- he did not anticipate the rise in gas prices, and now he is mourning his first car, which was a Toyota Echo that got about 40 mpg. [;)] Some things do have to be learned on one's own, and those lessons are usually better remembered.

What I am coming up against is that my kids at home are going to be ready to graduate long before they are 18. My 11 yo will be into Algebra 1 by the time he is 12 in November, so I am going to be starting transcripts very soon. Ya'll do know that any time your child takes a 'high school level' course, they can receive a credit for it, regardless of their age or supposed 'grade level'.

IMHO, grade levels are about as useful and beneficial as a box of dog hair.

Our plan is that when the kids graduate they will take courses at the local community college or university. They can live at home until they have a set career track and have finished their educations. Then they get the boot. [8D] JUST KIDDING!



amybreit -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/11/2008 8:27:12 AM)

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I have checked the requirements for the most difficult colleges and will make sure those are covered to be sure that she can go wherever she wants to.
Cynthia - How did you go about this? Are there some websites you can recommend? I'm not even sure where we'll be living when my kids graduate, so I'd like to make sure they can get in to a variety of schools also!

Thanks for all the book ideas & websites! I'm going to check & see what our hs group library has (I think they may have some of the ones mentioned)!

Sunnymom mentioned transcripts. I knew that you could count high school level courses no matter when they were taken. That is why ds is doing Algebra I this year (in 7th grade). What do I need to save/record for the transcript? Are there any good websites about making your own transcript? Do some of the books you all mentioned have sections on transcripts? I could search for myself, but figured I'd pick your brains first![;)]



Sunnymom -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/11/2008 8:37:00 AM)

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ORIGINAL: amybreit

Sunnymom mentioned transcripts. I knew that you could count high school level courses no matter when they were taken. That is why ds is doing Algebra I this year (in 7th grade). What do I need to save/record for the transcript? Are there any good websites about making your own transcript? Do some of the books you all mentioned have sections on transcripts? I could search for myself, but figured I'd pick your brains first![;)]


The only papers I keep are major exams or from important projects and assignments. I also keep a list of books that have been read for each subject, especially since we use real books for history and not textbooks. The books and websites mentioned do have some info on this. There really is alot of help out there for this, as transcripts/diplomas/college is one of the things most parents are apprehensive about when it comes to home education.

Here are some links that I find helpful
The 12 Most Common Home School Transcript Errors
Why Transcripts Are Crucial for Home-Schooled High School Graduates
Forms by Donna Young



JETTY -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/11/2008 11:27:52 AM)

I really needed this thread! I was just talking about this last night to my husband. We really need some help and don't know where to go for it. We don't know anything about high school credits and the whole transcript thing. I've taken note of the websites mentioned. Any direction on this is appreciated! I try to avoid the whole school board/public school system as they are pretty hostile towards homeschoolers in West Virginia. But if that's where I need to go for the info I will. Thanks![sm=note.gif]



Jenny-Fair -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/11/2008 11:39:14 AM)

Jetty, no one is suggesting going to a school board for info, lol. But the colleges/trade schools you would like to have as options will give you their own lists of required courses if you ask (or check their website).

That's all covered in the Form+U+la book, along with some suggested credit plans.



ddsisson -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/11/2008 1:04:40 PM)

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My oldest two students are in the process of applying to college now. I'll let you know how it goes.


We aren't applying yet, ds is only a junior, but we are in the looking and visiting stage. I wanted him to be able to take a couple of Community College classes this yet, but finances were/are TIGHT!! NEXT year I WILL MAKE SURE he takes a couple, one way or another we will FIND the money.

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ORIGINAL: Jenny-Fair

Anyway, as I said in the other thread, I highly recommend Barb Shelton's High School: A Home-Designed Form+U+la. I found it very helpful, first in taking the fear out of high school, and secondly in forming an attack plan.


I have Home-Designed High School by Diana Johnson. It is good too.

I like the fact that y'all are listing what you are using, that gives me a comparison as to what I am using. Like I said my High Schooler is a junior and we are using:

Bible-just church/youth group studies (last year and this year mission trip)
Math-Saxon Adv Math(I have looked into TT, but at the time is/was to $$ for out budget) and BJ Consumer Math
Science-Apologia Chem
English/LA-LLATL Gold-Brit Lit
Foreign Lang-Latin/Spanish Rosetta Stone
History-Abeka/Beautiful Feet US History
Electives-Auto Mechanics(self taught, working on his Truck), and some others.



Jenny-Fair -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/11/2008 1:16:02 PM)

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We aren't applying yet, ds is only a junior, but we are in the looking and visiting stage. I wanted him to be able to take a couple of Community College classes this yet, but finances were/are TIGHT!! NEXT year I WILL MAKE SURE he takes a couple, one way or another we will FIND the money.

Can't he do the dual-enrollment that covers the cost of tuition? Here we call it Running Start. Your local high school would know what it was called there.



2jsmom -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/11/2008 2:33:33 PM)

It must vary by state or area. Our junior college only gives a small discount on the tuition. Books are free to use, but only if you enroll and take the class through the public high school.



ddsisson -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/11/2008 3:03:35 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Jenny-Fair

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We aren't applying yet, ds is only a junior, but we are in the looking and visiting stage. I wanted him to be able to take a couple of Community College classes this yet, but finances were/are TIGHT!! NEXT year I WILL MAKE SURE he takes a couple, one way or another we will FIND the money.

Can't he do the dual-enrollment that covers the cost of tuition? Here we call it Running Start. Your local high school would know what it was called there.



I am not sure if we have that here. I talked with the local Community College last fall, but like I said, I don't think there is a program like that here.



cynthia -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/11/2008 3:11:30 PM)

Not every state offers free tuition to the community college for high school students. Ours does, but the rules are quite strict.



Sunnymom -> RE: Home Schooling High School (3/11/2008 4:00:36 PM)

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ORIGINAL: JETTY

I really needed this thread! I was just talking about this last night to my husband. We really need some help and don't know where to go for it. We don't know anything about high school credits and the whole transcript thing. I've taken note of the websites mentioned. Any direction on this is appreciated! I try to avoid the whole school board/public school system as they are pretty hostile towards homeschoolers in West Virginia. But if that's where I need to go for the info I will. Thanks![sm=note.gif]

Red Alert: Never contact local school officials for info on HSing- they often do not know the law, and you could end up in a bit of a quagmire. [&o]

Many local libraries have a variety of books on home education. If the system allows for inter-library loans, you could take advantage of the free resources there, plus there are so many great sites on the internet. I have found that homeschooling bloggers are a great source for information.

Creating transcripts is not as difficult as it sounds. Grades have number values, and for college prep a certain number of credits are needed for each subject, as well as a list of electives and extra-curricular activities. One of the links I gave has sample transcripts for you to look at so you can get an idea of the kind of information you need to keep track of.

Some more advice for up-and-coming high schooling homeschoolers- It is never too early to talk to your kids about the reason they need a good education. IMO it helps them understand that what they are doing has a reason. When we are discussing different subjects I apply that knowledge to 'real life' as often as possible. Don't wait until they are 14-15 to start talking about careers. Encourage them in their talents and interests as much as possible, and find ways to incorporate those things into their lessons. Take them with you when you do business so they can see the kinds of things they will be responsible to know. Find out if local businesses will let you take tour, or do an interview.

Don't ever think that you might accidentally wreck your child's future- you are going to provide them with a richly diverse educational experience, and if they know how to teach themselves the things they do not know, they will never have a 'gap' in their education.



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