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Christian Homeschool Success in High School

Christian Homeschool Success in High School. Lee Binz, The HomeScholar. Welcome to the Convention!. Please visit my website www.TheHomeScholar.com My mission is helping parents homeschool high school Many freebies on my website!. No Reason for Fear!.

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Christian Homeschool Success in High School

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  1. Christian Homeschool Success in High School Lee Binz, The HomeScholar

  2. Welcome to the Convention! • Please visit my website • www.TheHomeScholar.com • My mission is helping parentshomeschool high school • Many freebies on my website!

  3. No Reason for Fear! • Love for your child will ensure success • Just a developmental stage • What I hear from parents • Shock and Awe!

  4. No Reason for Fear! • Best Academic Preparation • 1.5 million children homeschool successfully • Higher test scores regardless of gender, race, parental education or regulation • You can provide a transcript, diploma and high quality education

  5. No Reason for Fear! • Best Learning Environment • Real world socialization • Safe and secure • Scholarship competition • Best Career Preparation • Time to explore options • Specialization and “passion”

  6. Security in Scripture Psalm 139:13-16 • “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful” • Your child was made for you

  7. Security in Scripture • Philippians 4:13 • “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” • You know you are capable • 1 Peter 4:8 • “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” • Love covers any missteps

  8. Security in Scripture • John 2:1-11 Jesus Changes Water to Wine • Jesus told the servants • Step 1: fill jars with water • Step 2. draw some out • Step 3: take it to the master • He does not command the end result • Instead he provides the steps

  9. Security in Scripture • Review • Your child has been given to you • You know you are capable • When small missteps occur, it’ll be OK • Take it one step at a time and don’t panic

  10. 12 Key Strategies for Success • The Boy Scout Motto “Always be Prepared” • Know your child and trust yourself • Do what works: techniques • Use what works: curriculum • Invest in your weaknesses: money and time • Do the next thing: keep forward momentum

  11. 12 Key Strategies for Success • Build in margin • Include delight-directed learning • Strive for self teaching • Curriculum made for homeschoolers • Share responsibilities with spouse and children • Invest in yourself and your chosen vocation

  12. Plan a Rigorous Curriculum • Rigorous Curriculum for College Preparation • Every student deserves a college prep education • English 4 years • Math 3-4 years • Social Studies 3-4 years • Science 3 years, one with lab • Foreign language 2-3 years • Physical Education 2 years • Fine Arts 1 year or more • Electives to make 24+ credits

  13. Keep High School Records • Keep things required by state law • Make a transcript every year • Keep what you need for course descriptions • Keep a reading list • Keep a list of activities and awards • Keep work samples from each class • Begin in junior high (7th or 8th grade) for practice

  14. Prepare for Tests • 10th grade: October PSAT “for fun” • 11th grade: October PSAT “for profit” • 11th grade: Spring SAT or ACT • Decide between SAT or ACT • Determine which is best for your child • Subject Tests after complete subjects • 12th grade: repeat tests if necessary • Recommended Study Guide • 11 Practice Tests for the SAT by Princeton Review

  15. Stand Out Above the Crowd • Develop Passion • Specialization - go deeper in their area of interest • Be “a character” • Encourage students to have outside activities • Build in margin4 days a week - 1 day to specialize • Real job, volunteer work • Important for non-academic scholarships

  16. Apply Yourself to Admission Process • Junior year is critical • PSAT in fall • College Fairs and College Visits • SAT or ACT in Spring • Decide where to apply • Senior year applications • Apply early in the fall • Technically perfect self-reflective essay • Details forms take time • Inflexible deadlines with monetary consequences

  17. Advantage: Homeschoolers! • Ensure a rigorous curriculum • Allow time for specialization • Emphasis on communication skills (Socialization!!) and integrity • Shape and mold character while at home • Freedom to choose outside documentation that works for your family • Ability to include ALL educational experiences on transcript

  18. How Can I Help You? My mission is helping parents homeschool high schooland many of my services are free • Newsletter • Office hours • Blog • Mini-course • Special Report • Webinar • Dig Deeper • Articles • Parent Training • Gold Care Club • Website

  19. Christian Homeschool Successin High School Lee Binz, The HomeScholar

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