HIGH SCHOOL

High School: Finishing Strong

One day you are holding your little ones; then it’s potty-training and teaching them to read, and before you know it, they’re taking classes like algebra and driver’s ed! Suddenly, high school is here, and you are responsible for...

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Preparing for High School … and Life

Given the rapidity with which technology impacts knowledge, it is little wonder that scholars maintain the most important skill students can possess is the ability to learn. Lifelong learning is a given for those interested in acclimating to a fast-changing world. Consider this:

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Institute for Excellence in Writing

Providing a bridge to college-level writing, University-Ready Writing (URW) prepares students to tackle whatever professors assign. High school and college students learn effective note-taking strategies as they write précis (summaries), annotated bibliographies, and essays, tackling assignments of varying lengths from one paragraph to several pages. While students may be experienced with MLA Style for citations and bibliographies, this course also includes APA Style, which is required for many disciplines. URW provides students familiarity with common writing assignments before they even arrive on campus.

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Homeschool Travel in High School

In 2020, at the beginning of COVID-19, my family was affected because we do a lot of traveling—which has long been one of the reasons I’m homeschooled. After all, I couldn’t continually take vacations or miss three months of class if I were to go to a traditional school.

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What Colleges Want: AP Test Scores

Many college admissions officers rely on test scores in addition to transcripts when evaluating a potential student. Having AP test scores could boost your child’s application, since prepping for AP classes at home demonstrates...

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Life Prep > College Prep

Academic vigor has historically led young adults to go to college for higher education. However, we do our children a disservice when we focus on college acceptance as the primary outcome of homeschooling. We shouldn’t focus on college and career readiness like the world does...

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High School Record Keeping Plain and Simple

Keeping records in high school is vital. That’s because all things big and small tend to slip our minds as the interminable days, weeks, and months of high school wear on and on. You don’t think you’ll forget important moments and accomplishments. But you will.

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Axiom Science

Step-by-step high school chemistry courses for home educators. 191 clear videos, 20 home-friendly labs, and 50 auto-graded quizzes. Try a free preview today at axiom-science.com

American School

American School offers accredited high school courses and diploma programs at an affordable cost. Visit www.americanschool.org or call 708-418-2800 for more information or to enroll.

Welcome Home to the TOS HomeRoom!

Come to the HomeRoom for all the help and support you need in every aspect of homeschooling. We have articles and resources to help you find practical teaching ideas, learning methods, and encouragement to enable your family to thrive in the best possible learning environment: home! www.TOSHomeRoom.com

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