Welcome to OM's Newsletter for Homeschooling Families:
We're Highlighting High School
Each month, we send homeschooling tips, resources, activities, and more, geared to different grade levels. Today, we're highlighting high school with college admissions updates, our new high school Pinterest board, and a celebration of the flexibility of homeschooling.
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The Freedom To Be Flexible
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As Ferris Bueller once said, 'life comes at you pretty fast,' and honestly that statement has never felt more true than now. Don't be afraid to stop, take a deep breath, and rearrange your day-to-day schedule as you adjust to this new normal.
That's the true beauty of homeschooling: Your homeschooling plan can expand or be streamlined as needed throughout the year. A flexible approach to homeschooling helps to maintain your enjoyment of school and to mitigate stress, especially in times such as these.
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Follow Our High School Pinterest Board!
Our social media maven, Natalie, has recently added a brand new Pinterest board devoted to sharing high school resources! You'll find financial literacy tools, tips for improving study skills, and much more.
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College Counseling Update
It's an unprecedented, bizarre world out there. Still, for many of you, this is also the end of a long wait for college admissions decisions. Here's hoping you get the decisions you wish!
Our college counselor, KD Maynard, wanted to pass along a few tips and updates, with the caveat that things may continue to change:
- May 1st is the traditional 'Common Reply Date,' the day by which students have been held to making their decisions about where they will attend. This year, some institutions are pushing that date into June or even later — make sure you know what dates you're working with.
- On-campus visits, accepted student days, etc. have been pretty much shut down. Many schools will be providing virtual opportunities and reaching out online. Stay on top of your email!
- You are entitled to have full information on financial assistance from all of your acceptance offers BEFORE you make your final decisions. Scrutinize financial aid packages carefully!
Colleges are bracing for the unknown, and may stretch admissions/enrollment periods into the summer, with some urgency. Be clear on your priorities, advocate for yourself, and make your decisions based on what is best for you.
Not a senior, yet?
If applying to college is a bit farther away for you, join us for our free webinar
College Counseling 101
on April 16th (
register here
), which will give you an overview of what you should be thinking about before you enter your last year of high school.
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Go on a Virtual Field Trip
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You don't have to leave your home to take a field trip! Supplement your homeschooling with an
enriching virtual tour
. Some of the places range from educational options such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art to outdoor landmarks across the world.
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Most Importantly, Take Care of Yourselves
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As the novel coronavirus spreads and more cases of COVID-19 pop up, it can be challenging not to feel anxious or even a little panicked. If you are feeling this way, you are not alone. While so many things are out of our control, it's important to take care of your mental and physical health. Here are a few resources that may help:
- Discover your inner strength with these guided meditations, geared specifically for teens: http://mindfulnessforteens.com/guided-meditations/
- Stay strong and connected to your own body with online yoga videos for all levels: DoYogaWithMe
- Find mental health relief in an app: MindShift uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety. Get the tools to tackle:
- Worry
- Panic
- Perfectionism
- Social Anxiety
- Phobias
- Headspace is an app that provides endless resources for meditation, sleep, and stress/anxiety relief.
Take care and stay well!
❤️
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