The HomeScholar: Comprehensive Record Solution–A Giveaway!

The HomeScholar: Comprehensive Record Solution–A Giveaway!

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I am delighted to announce a contest that will run over the next few days on my Comprehensive Record Solution Blog!  One lucky parent will win The HomeScholar Comprehensive Record Solution for FREE!  Here’s how it works. We want to hear about your hopes and dreams for your high school student.  I want to know what you...

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Art for the “Art Klutz”

Art for the “Art Klutz”

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It’s kind of twisted, really. I love science, but I really don’t like art!  As a nurse, I have a science and math background.  Those are my favorite subjects!   When we did microscope work, I would find myself going back again and again to look through the microscope by myself! But art…That was a completely...

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Facing the Empty Nest

Facing the Empty Nest

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Toward the end of homeschooling, you start to wonder about the next stage of life. What will you do when you aren’t homeschooling? I can suggest what NOT to do. I saw a woman at the store who was talking about how bored she was with her life. She had attended FOUR weight watchers meetings during the week, not because she was...

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Surviving the Storms of Adolescence

Surviving the Storms of Adolescence

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Luke 8:23-25 Jesus and his disciples are sailing to their next destination, when disaster strikes. As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to...

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Course Description Emergency!

Course Description Emergency!

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Lisa started making a transcript for her high school senior two weeks before it was due. Although it was a struggle, she managed to complete it on time. Suddenly her world came crashing down, and she contacted me in a panic on Sunday night at 9:00 pm. The subject line screamed “Course Description Emergency!” She confessed...

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High School Step-by-Step

High School Step-by-Step

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Is homeschooling high school an overwhelming task? Instead of looking at the big picture, sometimes it helps to focus on smaller, simpler tasks to achieve your goals. If you just look at the end result, “High School Transcript” or “College Admission,” you may become overwhelmed. Consider the story in the Bible about...

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Grading Without Tests

Grading Without Tests

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Have you ever wondered…. “What grade do you put on a transcript when you don’t use a test?” My son Kevin thought my homeschool grades were stupid. “Who’s going to believe the grades my Mom gives me?” he would say. Then he took classes at community college! The professors gave credit for...

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Can’t You Work for Even an Hour?

Can’t You Work for Even an Hour?

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Oops.  I got distracted.  I was having my morning quiet time, when suddenly the dog needed to go out.  There are some things that just can’t wait.  But 15 minutes later I realize I’m sitting in front of Facebook, and I never finished my quiet time.  I know many of you can relate.  Ironically, I happened to be...

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Teach Your Kids to Write a Quick Essay

Teach Your Kids to Write a Quick Essay

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501 Writing Prompts is a great book for teaching the skill of writing a short essay quickly. We used 501 Writing Prompts regularly through Junior year. First I showed them the video on essay writing, from the “Advanced Communication Series.” That step is not necessary if your child already knows how to write a...

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