Chelle in MO Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hi everyone~ My oldest son is in 8th grade (always homeschooled) and I am interested in reading books pertaining to homeschooling the high school years or homeschooling w/college admissions in mind or something like that. I have a general plan for the curricula I want to use, I'd just like to have a guide for the whole process. If you've used a book that you found helpful, would you please share the title? Also, if this has been discussed here before (I'm usually over on the General Board) and you could help me find the thread I'd appreciate it. Thank you, Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 The best book I have found is this. Also start a list of every book your student reads, for school or pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 The best book I have found is this. Also start a list of every book your student reads, for school or pleasure. That one looks great! I'll check it out more. Thank you very much! Anyone else have a favorite? Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriM Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 My absolute favorite is Home-Designed High School. Covers the whole process, is very doable, moderate, reasonable...the book I'd have written, if I were so motivated. The best thing I did when my daughters were in 8th grade was write a 5 year plan that included 8th grade for their high school experience. Of course it was modified each year, but it meant we were SO productive during 9th and 10th grades that my girls had very reasonable, easy "senior years"...and transitioned beautifully into university without any pain or problems. Well, my younger dd is a first-semester freshman, but seems to have made the leap easily. My older daughter graduates with her BA in mathematics (minor in art) in Dec 2009, and has maintained her 4.0 GPA throughout, despite my complete lack of faith in the preparation we'd given her. GRIN. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen in VA Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Two additional recommendations -- 1) Homeschoolers' College Admissions Handbook by Cafi Cohen I strongly second the recs for the other two books. I own all three and suggest that you read as many as you can get your hands on. Each has a slightly different perspective and emphasis. Each will add to your understanding of the overall process. 2) What Colleges Don't Tell You by Gross. Actually, I HATE this book. The book is written by an overachiever for overachiever-type parents. BUT the book has lots of helpful suggestions for how parents can help their kids make the most of the high school years. I wish I had bumped into this book years ago! But do have some mellow music playing in the background when you read it, and plan on having coffee with a supportive friend after you have finished it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 And TWEM. And don't forget to aim for interesting, well-educated adult, not just getting into college, and give some thought to what skills they will to need to survive once they get in, like scheduling and study skills. -Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 My absolute favorite is Home-Designed High School. Covers the whole process, is very doable, moderate, reasonable...the book I'd have written, if I were so motivated. The best thing I did when my daughters were in 8th grade was write a 5 year plan that included 8th grade for their high school experience. Of course it was modified each year, but it meant we were SO productive during 9th and 10th grades that my girls had very reasonable, easy "senior years"...and transitioned beautifully into university without any pain or problems. Well, my younger dd is a first-semester freshman, but seems to have made the leap easily. My older daughter graduates with her BA in mathematics (minor in art) in Dec 2009, and has maintained her 4.0 GPA throughout, despite my complete lack of faith in the preparation we'd given her. GRIN. Lori Thanks, Lori. Will you come hold my hand? Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 Two additional recommendations -- 1) Homeschoolers' College Admissions Handbook by Cafi Cohen I strongly second the recs for the other two books. I own all three and suggest that you read as many as you can get your hands on. Each has a slightly different perspective and emphasis. Each will add to your understanding of the overall process. 2) What Colleges Don't Tell You by Gross. Actually, I HATE this book. The book is written by an overachiever for overachiever-type parents. BUT the book has lots of helpful suggestions for how parents can help their kids make the most of the high school years. I wish I had bumped into this book years ago! But do have some mellow music playing in the background when you read it, and plan on having coffee with a supportive friend after you have finished it! Thank you, Gwen. I'll look into those, too. I'll get that friend lined up right away! Let me know if you're going to be around MO anytime soon! Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 And TWEM. And don't forget to aim for interesting, well-educated adult, not just getting into college, and give some thought to what skills they will to need to survive once they get in, like scheduling and study skills.-Nan Absolutely! Good things to keep in mind, Nan. Thank you. Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 This past thread has lots of great advice and chuckles: Whine!! I didn't sign up to be guidance counselor!. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 This past thread has lots of great advice and chuckles: Whine!! I didn't sign up to be guidance counselor!. Regards, Kareni Thanks! I could use both right now! Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Also Barb Shelton's "Home School Designed Form-u-la." Lots of forms, how to create classes, what a Carnegie unit is, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Also Barb Shelton's "Home School Designed Form-u-la." Lots of forms, how to create classes, what a Carnegie unit is, etc. Oooooh, I need those things for sure! Thanks, Lisa! Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriM Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks, Lori. Will you come hold my hand? Chelle Hey, it's a big long link of hands, right here on this site...Gosh, I've been posting here since 2001! My kids have grown up right before everyone's eyes here. GRIN. But yes...I try to come hang out as often as I can, even if it's just to say "if I can do it, anyone can..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hey, it's a big long link of hands, right here on this site...Gosh, I've been posting here since 2001! My kids have grown up right before everyone's eyes here. GRIN. But yes...I try to come hang out as often as I can, even if it's just to say "if I can do it, anyone can..." I have a feeling I'll be a regular on this board from here on out! Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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