Everest Academy

2020-05-15T00:33:00.027-05:00

This website was created to keep Alabama homeschoolers "in the know". There is so much homeschooling info out there, it can be a little overwhelming and sometimes a little hard to find. The Alabama Homeschooling website is our attempt to make this part of homeschooling a little easier. The Alabama Homeschooling website is sponsored and maintained by Everest Academy but offers information FREE to...

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Deadline June 2, Exploring Letters in My World FREEBIE

2012-05-31T19:43:00.000-05:00

1,008 Page Collection Free (Ends June 2) By Christie Dedman -- The Birmingham News This is an awesome freebie for homeschooling families or parents who want to supplement their children's education. Free Homeschool Deals.com has a special promo now through June 2 that allows you to download the 1,008 page Exploring Letters in My World 1008Page Collection regular price...

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Central Alabama Student Anglers

2012-05-31T19:38:00.000-05:00

Hello Deb, I am a homeschool mom whose son is a tournament fisherman. There is currently nothing available in our area, that I am aware of, which facilitates competitive tournament fishing for homeschoolers at the high school level. I have decided to organize a fishing club that will allow our homeschooled high school students to fish competitively with the Student Angler Federation. I...

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Montgomery & Daphne: Kids Skate Free Program

2012-05-31T13:03:00.004-05:00

Montgomery and Daphne have locations doing this program. Select skating centers across the country are participating in the Kids Skate Free program. Just head over to the Kids Skate Free website to find a participating center near you. Each skating center has their dates and times posted on their registration page. Once the program has begun they will send you an email every Sunday...

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Job Opportunity

2012-05-31T12:33:00.003-05:00

Please note that this info is FYI only. I do not personally know anything about this opportunity. ~Deb Hello Debbi Spradlin, I hope you are having a wonderful summer. Once a year we contact you to remind you of the income opportunities available with the directory. Many homeschool parents are looking for legitimate work-at-home options that will fit into their busy...

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July - Nov, North Carolina: Mandala Fellowship Retreats FREE

2012-05-31T12:26:00.000-05:00

Dear Anne Piper, Is your high school graduate* ripe to spend more time in classical learning and reflection? Interested in having some time to immerse in the arts of the Quadrivium with a group of peers? We are excited to announce the first Mandala Fellowship will be launched June 20 2013-May 9, 2014 in West End, NC. Five weekend retreat options will be open for interested students to visit...

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June 8, Cropwell: Blueberry U-pick Farm Day

2012-05-31T02:26:00.000-05:00

Blueberry U-Pick Farm Day Date: Friday, June 8 Time: 8:00am to avoid the heat! Location: Wadsworth Farms 330 Wadsworth Rd, Cropwell, AL 35054 / 205-525-4708 Cost: Pay at the Event --$10.00 per bucket to pick your own $15.00 per bucket of pre picked, but are limited daily first come first serve. Event Details: I’ll be getting there at...

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June 9, Jasper: Used Curriculum Sale

2012-05-31T00:03:00.002-05:00

Fellow homeschoolers, Saturday June 9, Jasper's First Nazarene Church will be hosting a used curriculum/book fair from 10 am-1 pm. If interested in setting up a table please RSVP me no later than Thursday, June 7. Bring cash for making change if you plan to sell. Please encourage anyone interested to participate. Mark your calenders! I'm looking forward to seeing you there. May God continue...

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1st & 3rd Fridays, May 18 - August, Pinson: Summer Park Days at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve

2012-05-29T23:53:00.000-05:00

Summer Park Days at Turkey Creek! Starting May 18th through August, our monthly 1st & 3rd Friday park days will be held at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson, AL.* We will "officially" meet from 1:00-3:00pm, but TCNP opens at 8:00am so early birds are welcome to arrive earlier. There is no charge to enter the Preserve. We will meet at the main swimming area called "the falls",...

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July, Huntsville Teen Scene Events

2012-05-29T22:52:00.000-05:00

July 12 - Alabama Robotics Technology Park Tour For more information on Teen Scene and specifics on this event, please visit http://www.alabamahomeschooling.com/2009/12/teen-scene.html. You will then need to sign up for the Teen Scene group you are interested in. Please read the description of Teen Scene before deciding to join. You must be willing to host once during...

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Huntsville: Space & Rocket Center Summer Pass

2012-05-29T22:28:00.001-05:00

Good Afternoon, Attached is a flyer on our *new* summer pass! Feel free to distribute to your friends and family who may be interested in this great opportunity as well. The highlights of the program are: · Good for N. AL residents (counties listed on the flyer) · Includes...

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FREE eTap for the Summer

2012-05-29T08:03:00.001-05:00

Hello Homeschool Group, Please share with your Members Sign up for 10 day free trial to http://www.etap.org/ and email request for summer school to admin@etap.org and free use will be extended to August 15. Please let me know if you have any questions. Some of the eTAP features that Homeschoolers especially like are: . Comprehensive - Included are...

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BIG NEWS!! The 2012 Homeschoolers' Business Expo & Curricula/Book Sale is Coming June 12!!

2012-05-22T21:11:00.000-05:00

June 12 at the Palmerdale Homestead Community Center* Pinson, AL 9:00am to 4:00pm In this economy, home-based and family-owned businesses can use all the help they can get! The Homeschoolers’ Business Expo is your opportunity to share information about your business. We homeschoolers do such a great job supporting each other in the traditional areas of...

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June 7, Auburn: Auburn University tour for 10-12th grade

2012-05-22T21:09:00.000-05:00

College Tour: Auburn University Date: Thursday, June 7 Time: Tour starts at 11:00am (arrive by 10:45am) Location: Auburn University Auburn, Alabama (detailed directions will be sent closer to the date) Tour Details: We will be touring the former East Alabama Male College, now known as Auburn University! Auburn is one of the few universities in...

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May 30, Huntsville: Used Curriculum Sale

2012-05-22T00:22:00.002-05:00

HOPE is hosting a Used Curriculum Sale from 10am-3pm on Wednesday, May 30th! Shady Grove United Methodist Church has graciously opened their doors to us. Shady Grove UMC is at 11044 Wall Triana Hwy, Toney, AL. We will have a potluck lunch fellowship together at 12:30pm. Feel free to bring finger foods to share if you wish to participate in our potluck. HOPE...

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June 8 Deadline: Biography Contest for High Schoolers

2012-05-19T00:12:00.000-05:00

Have you heard about our national initiative to create a new generation of narrative nonfiction storytellers? Although we have been promoting this towards formal schools I feel we also need to reach out to homeschoolers. Please tell your members about this contest. This initiative, organized by the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas and its partners, is...

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(June 30 Deadline) Sep. 11- 15 & Sep. 18 - 25, Huntsville: 2012 Be Ready Camp

2012-05-18T11:02:00.000-05:00

Hey Everest Academy 6th Graders! Everest Academy has been invited once again to attend this camp which is held at the Huntsville Space & Rocket Center. Camps held at this site usually run about $600, but you can go to the Be Ready Camp for FREE!!!! This is an awesome camp. My daughter attended this several years ago and still talks about it! Please note:...

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June 1 Deadline: Coastal Studies Girl Scholarship

2012-05-18T10:50:00.002-05:00

Do You Know a Coastal Studies Girl? $10,000 scholarships are available to qualified rising sophomore applicants for Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 semesters. Coastal Studies Girl offers an extraordinary 16 week semester for 10th grade girls to live and learn in Maine. CSG features a marine science and leadership curriculum in addition to...

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Bellhaven, MS Cross Country Running Team

2012-05-18T08:32:00.001-05:00

Deb, I know you are a busy lady, so I will make this brief. My name is Christie Barber and I am the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach at Belhaven University in Jackson, MS. We are a small private college that believes in education based on a Christian Worldview. I am still looking (and always looking) for a few runners for my team this fall. If you know of any homeschoolers in your group...

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July 4 Deadline: We the People 9.17 Contest for K-12

2012-05-18T08:26:00.001-05:00

Dear Deb, I’m getting in touch to invite your students to enter Constituting America’s We The People 9.17 Contest! This is a great educational opportunity for kids in K-12, College and Law School. We would be honored to have entries from all of the students that you know and work with in your education group! Winners get a trip to Philadelphia to be awarded prizes at the National...

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First Mondays, Monthly: The Brown Bag Book Club for Bham Homeschoolers

2012-05-18T01:55:00.000-05:00

The Brown Bag Book Club is a book club for Birmingham area homeschoolers in grades 3-6. It is open to all interested homeschoolers. Each month students will read the pre-selected book from our book list. Students will gather once a month to discuss the book they read the previous month. Each student will be given a set of questions about the book to help guide them in this discussion. *Please...

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May 25, West Blocton: Cahaba Lily Canoe Trip

2012-05-17T20:35:00.000-05:00

CANCELLED There are a few open spots left in this field trip. It is a BEAUTIFUL excursion! Don't miss out!!! Everest Academy Field Trip: Open to all homeschoolers!!! Canoeing with the Cahaba Lilies Date: Friday May 25th Location: Cahaba River, (Note: We are starting in Birmingham, but those wishing to go directly to the site should...

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Compulsory Attendance Age Lowered

2012-05-17T10:41:00.000-05:00

Article from HSLDA Compulsory Attendance Age Lowered On May 8, 2012, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed into law Senate Bill 28, thereby lowering the state’s compulsory attendance age from 7 to 6. Home School Legal Defense Association had urged its members to lobby against the bill because it constituted a further encroachment into the right of parents to direct the education of their...

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FREE: Empower Students For Success In Life!

2012-05-17T00:05:00.000-05:00

Have you ever wondered: * How can I empower the children I teach to be the best they can, so they experience success in all areas of life? * What processes can I teach that will help them feel safe to learn more effectively, and able to cope with the stress and difficult situations they will encounter in life? * How can I instill a strong sense of self-confidence and self-esteem in my...

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May 18 - 28, Multiple Locations: Bass Pro Shops Free Family Outdoor Event

2012-05-16T23:54:00.000-05:00

By Christie Dedman -- The Birmingham News Make plans to stop by Bass Pro Shops across the nation this weekend through May 28 for some free family entertainment, crafts, pictures and outdoor safety seminars. Go here to see the schedule and details Here are the activities you can expect: Free 4x6 family photo Free games and activities noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday...

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