amber in GA Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I need a book that will guide me through the process of planning our high school years....transcripts, credits, testing, etc. Any recommendations? Does it vary much by state? thanks amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 This is my favorite, our library even has it: http://www.amazon.com/Homeschooling-High-School-Planning-Admission/dp/1932096116/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211289953&sr=8-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periwinkle Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriM Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Home-Designed High School is by far my favorite high school reference book. I heard Diana speak a couple of years ago (long after I'd worked out high school for myself) and thought, "Now, that's the speech I'd have given, and the book I'd have written." Anyway, it's an excellent, moderate source that covers all aspects of high school design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Hey girl--where have you been? Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriM Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Crazy-busy, of course. GRIN. This semester I not only worked fulltime at the community college as a statistician, but also taught two statistics courses in the math ed department at ECU. (That was fun!) So, with two jobs, a household with two busy teens, one of whom I'm still trying to encourage to do high school work (LOL)...it was a lot. Not much surfing time. But things are on a brief hiatus here as the summer semester starts up, and I'm actually considering a job transition. I've got an interview tomorrow...and will probably be doing something different come August. While I have truly enjoyed the *work* I do for the community college, my supervisor is a crazy person (c: and I've needed to leave for several months. While I have a moment to brag...my firstborn has navigated her freshman year at ECU with a 4.0 GPA, including finishing out her Calculus sequence, and Linear Algebra. Oh, and all those foundation art courses, which she expected to kill her GPA...apparently she has talent. LOL! For me, I've just been proud that having a steady boyfriend has not caused her academic brain to shut down in favor of the romantic one. Here is a final self-portrait she drew for her Figure Drawing course: http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u86/Ginevra25_Weasley/P5090269.jpg Come see us, if you can afford the $4 gasoline for a roadtrip to Greenville. Or let me know when we can come see you...GRIN. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Great self portrait! Congratulations to your older daughter on her success and good luck to you on your endeavors. We'll connect one of these days. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisN in NY Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I need a book that will guide me through the process of planning our high school years....transcripts, credits, testing, etc. Any recommendations? Does it vary much by state? Hi Amber, The graduation requirements do vary by state; some states have no requirements for homeschoolers, others, like NY, require the same bare minimum as public schools. But if you're doing a college prep program, you'll far exceed any state's requirements. In addition to the book that Michelle recommended, I also want to suggest The Guidance Manual for the Christian Home School by David and Laurie Callihan, who homeschooled all five of their children here in NY, and are no teaching in the ps in Florida. :) HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 There are two books by Caffi Cohen that are great: "Homeschooling the Teen Years...Your complete guide to successfully homeschooling the 13-18 year old" and "Homeschoolers' College Admissions Handbook...Preparing 12-18-year-olds for success in the college of their choice" They may be worth looking at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Lori - Is she the one here who is double majoring in math and art? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 This is my favorite, our library even has it:http://www.amazon.com/Homeschooling-High-School-Planning-Admission/dp/1932096116/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211289953&sr=8-2 :iagree: Make me three! This book, Homeschooling High School: Planning Ahead for College Admission by Jeanne Gowen Dennis, just makes the process of record keeping, etc., seem so doable. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I LOVE these books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriM Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Yes, she is working on a BFA in Art (Animation) and a BA in Mathematics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriM Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Well, try to make it sooner rather than later! GRIN. Maybe at the regional speech and debate competitions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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