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High School & Beyond

Homeschooling through the teenage/high school years offers several different challenges. You may need to meet specific requirements and you may find that you are teaching subjects with which you are not familiar. In addition, many parents don’t begin homeschooling until their child reaches high school age. To help navigate this sometimes new territory, we’ve put together helpful resources to help both parent and student successfully homeschool during the high school years.

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CM While Working
For parents trying to utilize Charlotte Mason's (CM) methods while working.
Ten Reasons Not to Homeschool
A satirical look at the differences between public and home education.
Organizing Your Homeschool Day
If clutter and outside activities are taking over your life, you need a plan and some routine in your life. Get tips on how to plan and prioritize your work, and to respond appropriately with flexibility when life gets hectic.
Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Book?
Classical education has at least two distinctive features. First, it operates out of an ancient pedagogy, one that shaped the western world. The trivium is how our ancestors learned, memorizing first, synthesizing second, and then putting it all together in beauty. But the classical model is not only classical in its method, it is classical in its content. That which we study through the trivium are the great works of the western world. That frightens some people because many of these great works are difficult to read. They are big books. Explore why these types of books are so important.
Family Unschoolers Network

Family Unschoolers Network offers support and information for families who choose to unschool or homeschool. Self-directed learners will find articles, reviews, resources, books, and other information to help your homeschooling or unschooling efforts. 

Choosing Homeschool High School Electives Based on 16 Career Clusters

When deciding on a homeschool curriculum, taking into consideration first what the law says is required. After that, explore what colleges are look for, what preparation you will need for courses and testing, and what electives you'll then add on. Electives can help your student explore his/her passions and can bring joy to your homeschooling. Plus, college and universities are interested in what your child is interested in. 

Home Schooling: Our Chance to Make a Difference
A look at some of the reasons to pull a child from public school. This family of seven children found that the benefits of homeschooling were significant compared to the disadvantages of public schooling.
10 Truths About Homeschooling a Large Family
These truths will make you smile.
The Best of All Worlds: Eclectic Homeschooling
When you choose something, do you like to have a wide variety to choose from, whether it is for your furniture, food, music, etc.? If so, then you could easily instill these same preferences and choices into your homeschooling style. Offer your child the best of all the worlds – eclectic homeschooling.
OrganizedHome.com
This website has a wealth of information on running a smooth and organized home. Includes articles, recipes, organizing tips, message boards, and much more. You'll also find information on creating your own household notebook, along with free printable forms to organize all the information your family needs.

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