We homeschool year round so, Alex is
starting high school today! This Summer he is taking American
History, Astronomy, German, Math, Home Economics, and The History and
Play of Board Games. Some are half credit courses and others will
continue in the Fall.
Alex had a say in several courses; he
chose Astronomy and German. I chose Home Economics and the History
and Play of Board Games. American History and Math are required for
college.
We homeschool year round partly because
of the brutal Summers and also for the flexibility it allows. When we
have out of state guests we are able to take a break from school to
enjoy them. So, even though Alex has a full schedule this Summer we
will be doing 4 day weeks and taking time off when we are invited to
do things with friends. We also have a vacation coming up.
Most of his courses are free online.
Home Economics Kitchen Skills is from Plain and Not so
Plain. High School Astronomy is from Muses of a Mom.
Math is Khan Academy. German is also free online, but we have
not yet decided which one we will use. I plan to supplement these
courses. American History is a DVD set that includes reading and
activities. The History and Play of Board Games is a course I am
creating to be a fun elective.
Homeschooling High School is a bit
daunting. I have done a lot of research. There are some tips I've
learned to make the process easier. 1. Find out what your state
requirements are and make a plan to achieve them. 2. It is much
easier to keep good records from the beginning rather than trying to
remember what has been done as a freshman when the student is a
junior or senior. 3. When possible tailor the courses to the
student's interests.
High School is going to be an exciting
adventure.
Marie-Anne
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