Homeschooling—we all have a picture in our minds of students eager to learn gathered happily around mom or dad. Many days are that way, but let’s be honest: some days are marked by clashes and conflicts. First of all, try not to take it personally. High school students are in a challenging part of [...]
A search on the topic of high school transcripts reveals abbreviations and terminology that may be unfamiliar and confusing. We've come up with a handy cheat sheet that will help you feel like a pro in your next conversation with other home educators and college admissions counselors. ACT is one of the two most [...]
As soon as your child enters 8th grade, questions about homeschooling through high school preoccupy your mind. Some of the biggest questions revolve around high school credits: How many credits does a kid need to graduate? How many are needed for each subject area? What constitutes a full credit or a half credit? Who [...]
By now you’ve probably heard about the massive college admissions scandal earlier this year involving at least 51 people—including 33 wealthy parents of college applicants—who conspired to criminally influence the admissions process and secure places in prestigious universities for their children. Caught up in the web of deception were well-known actresses like Felicity Huffman [...]
If you’ve been a home educator for any length of time, you know one thing—homeschool burnout is real! Believe me, I know. As a longtime homeschooler since 1993 and the former director of a homeschool enrichment academy, I talk with many parents about the issues that they encounter in homeschooling their children. That’s why [...]
Your host Holly Williams Urbach offers advice and considerations through some of the challenges and joys of homeschooling a high schooler.