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Homeschooling Highschool, harder than Chemistry and Trig

by Andrea Hermitt

21 Oct 2009 06:13 PM

Many people worry about homeschooling highschoolers because teaching subjects like Chemistry, Trigonometry, and Calculus is so hard. Compared to the full job of homeschooling a high school students, a few AP courses don't scare me in the least.

Homeschool Q & A: Homeschooling for Senior Year in High School

by Andrea Hermitt

22 Jun 2009 06:55 AM

I recently received the following question by email: I am going to be a Senior in High School. I don't want to go back to high school because I am having a bad experience and I have had enough.

Homeschool Class of 2009

by Andrea Hermitt

05 May 2009 10:20 AM

Each Spring I like to highlight stories of homeschool graduates. Some graduate in large groups with other homeschoolers. Others graduate on their own. Some graduate at the typical age as any other student. some finish highschool and college at very young ages.

What about Honors, AP, and IB Programs?

by Andrea Hermitt

12 Dec 2008 01:50 PM

As my son works on his high school program, I have been double checking to make sure is on track to be on equal ground with other students who will be apply to college along with him. Since he is college bound, in my mind, he must be able to compete with other college students on their level.

Do You Have a High School Graduation Plan?

by Andrea Hermitt

26 Nov 2008 12:45 PM

I spent the bulk of this morning mapping out a plan for the rest of my son's high school.

Homeschooling Older Kids

by Andrea Hermitt

15 Aug 2008 10:35 AM

I am becoming acutely aware that homeschooling older kids are a much different animal than homeschooling small kids.

Getting a Late Start on Homeschooling

by Andrea Hermitt

11 Apr 2008 03:05 PM

A great many homeschoolers these days began their education in traditional (public or private) schools and then moved to homeschooling out of frustration from school issues. In the early elementary years, new homeschooling parents seem to jump right in without much trepidation.

A Student's Life Course is Set in Middle School

by Andrea Hermitt

04 Apr 2008 06:25 AM

I recently butted into a conversation where a mom had considered putting her homeschooled student into public school for highschool. She has since decided on another course for her child after disagreeing with the schools math program.

Tips For Highschool Dropouts Who Want to Homeschool

by Andrea Hermitt

20 Mar 2008 06:04 AM

In my last article, Indiana Registers Dropouts as Homeschoolers, I mentioned how school districts in this state and several others are reclassifying homeschoolers as high school dropouts. This manipulation lowers a schools dropout rates while also lowering the perceived success of homeschooling.

Indiana Registers Dropouts as Homeschoolers

by Andrea Hermitt

19 Mar 2008 03:43 PM

In an apparent effort to lower the high school dropout rate in Indiana, school districts have decided that no one will be allowed to drop out. Instead, those no longer willing or able to complete their studies must register as homeschoolers.



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