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Margin Means Saying No

Lee — Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:01 +0000

Have you ever wondered why some books are easier to read than others? It’s not just because of the vocabulary words they use; it’s also due to how much white space is on the page. You need...

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Delight Directed Learning at the High School Level

Lee — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:47 +0000

Encourage Delight Directed Learning at the High School Level 6 Tips to Make Learning Fun! Not everything that homeschoolers study is easy to translate into a high school credit. What do you do if...

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New Free Ebook! Grab your Copy!

Lee — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:56 +0000

New Free E-Book! “Taking the Mystery Out of the SAT and ACT Exams” Learn the secrets of successful test preparation from nationally acclaimed speakers who will equip you with practical...

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Three Reasons for High School Testing

Lee — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:37 +0000

Don’t you just wish sometimes people would tell you EXACTLY what tests a high school student needs to take? Unfortunately, it’s not that easy! The number and type of tests depend...

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Outside documentation with Community College

Lee — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:16 +0000

I’m not a big fan of dual enrollment at community college, but I know that it makes sense in some situations. If it’s a good fit for your family, I want to make sure to pass along...

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May Day is Important to Seniors

Lee — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:19 +0000

So many holidays in May! For parents with young children, you may be thinking about May Day and celebrating with flowers. Moms of all ages are thinking about Mother’s Day . Patriotic...

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Withdraw from Public School

Lee — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:37 +0000

This is the time of year when parents may consider homeschooling for the first time. It can be a scary thought! This first step is to locate your state homeschool law. Search for the name of your...

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May Calendar Reminders

Lee — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:02 +0000

Calendar Reminders Seniors It’s time to make the big decision! Compare college acceptances, looking closely at the actual cost out of pocket. Choose a college and contact admission to accept...

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Announcing May’s Giveaway Winner

Lee — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:00:19 +0000

We are excited to announce the winner of this month’s giveaway today! The Prize: One lucky winner will receive The Heritage History World History five CD Set including: ...

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College Prep, Step by Step, Part 2

Lee — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:00:24 +0000

Junior Year As you continue to prepare your student for college, their Junior year is a particularly important year. You really want to work hard at high school advising during junior year,...

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Transition from Public School to Homeschool Takes Time [Digg]

Digg — Wed, 11 May 2011 05:01:41 PDT

The transition from public or private school can take some time. Even when parents and children are eager to homeschool, the change of attitude takes time.

Encouraging Girls in Math and Science [Digg]

Digg — Wed, 11 May 2011 05:00:10 PDT

There are more girls going to college than there are boys. Girls are in the majority, so they are less likely to receive admission and financial aid.

Why be a Gold Care Club Member? [Digg]

Digg — Wed, 11 May 2011 04:58:47 PDT

The HomeScholar Gold Care Club is my exclusive homeschool membership site that provides training, tools and one-on-one coaching.

Homeschoolers – Math is Important! [Digg]

Digg — Wed, 11 May 2011 04:57:47 PDT

The engineering community is very concerned about math. The statistics paint a grim picture.

How many acronyms do you need? AA, ACT, SAT? [Digg]

Digg — Wed, 11 May 2011 04:56:36 PDT

How many acronyms does your homeschool student need? Some college will want the SAT or ACT test scores from kids who have gotten an AA from dual enrollment.

CLEP Exams: Grades or College Credit? [Digg]

Digg — Thu, 05 May 2011 00:32:34 PDT

Using CLEP exams in high school can get complicated, especially concerning grades and credits. Read more about it here.

Should Homeschoolers Take the ACT in 9th grade? [Digg]

Digg — Thu, 05 May 2011 00:25:47 PDT

I think it's a bad idea to give the ACT in 9th grade. It is intended to measure 11th grade skills. Learn more about the ACT and alternatives in this post.

The Difference Between the SAT and the SAT Subject Test [Digg]

Digg — Thu, 05 May 2011 00:24:26 PDT

Julie wrote on Facebook: what is the difference between a SAT and a SAT Subject test?

Welcome our New HomeScholar Office Manager! [Digg]

Digg — Thu, 05 May 2011 00:22:59 PDT

I am delighted to introduce Stephanie as the new member of The HomeScholar.

Summer Fun with Camp [Digg]

Digg — Thu, 05 May 2011 00:21:35 PDT

I saw an article in the newspaper about a spectacular summer camp for computer-loving techie kids.

Homeschool Transcripts Webinar - TheHomeScholar com [Digg]

Digg — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:11:43 PDT

You are fully capable of providing that quality homeschool education. You lack nothing except tools and confidence. You don’t have to be frightened to homeschool high school because we have put together a remarkable one hour homeschool transcript training webinar that will answer your questions about homeschool grades and credits.

Homeschool High School - A Tidy Mom's Guide to Art [Digg]

Digg — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:12:09 PDT

Classical Curriculum, Abeka Curriculum, BJU Curriculum, Christian Curriculum...It's a jungle out there. The choices are tough enough when you are homeschooling younger kids, but homeschooling high school? When the stakes are high and the subjects are often WAY over your head...what then? Relax! Let me help you through the confusing world of high school homeschool curriculum.This lens will help you make the right curriculum choice for your homeschooling high schooler. I will tell you about proven strategies to get the most out of your homeschool dollar. I will also share with you tricks of the trade from other homeschool parents who have conquered high school.Remember each year, spend some of your curriculum dollars on yourself. Invest your money in keeping yourself organized, knowledgeable, and excited about teaching. Buy a book each year about high school. Understood the basics of high school. Keep investing in yourself each year. Learn about college admissions, scholarships, and high school tests .Learn how to be the guidance counselor, and about homeschooling college courses. If books aren't your thing, invest in getting some consulting. The money you spend on your vocation as a homeschool parent will save your family a lot in the long run. Investing in yourself will help you feel more confident now, but can also reap wonderful long term rewards.Here is a great resource for homeschool training to consider.We'll get this lens started with one of my favorite topics: Choosing Math Curriculum. Check out one of my most popular articles below.Blessings,Lee BinzThe HomeScholarwww.TheHomeScholar.comBecome my Facebook fan and get access to my latest mini-course, 'The 10 Essentials - What Every Homeschool Student Needs to Study Before Graduation!'"

How Important is Foreign Language For Homeschoolers? [Digg]

Digg — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:08:32 PDT

Homeschool High School - Reading Books or Reading Excerpts [Digg]

Digg — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:07:17 PDT

Homeschool used curriculum sale! [Digg]

Digg — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:05:42 PDT