Read About Frequently Ask Homeschooling Questions
The majority of those ask
about homeschooling a child for high school are initially totally
overwhelmed at the thought. But, for those who are, there is hope and
lots of help, and you can begin by taking it one step at a time. After
all, making the final decision to homeschool through the entire high
school process takes an all out and total commitment, lots of careful
thought, and, above all, prayer! And, as you do your research, you'll
quickly discover that you are definitely not alone, and that there are
lots of others who have homeschooled successfully through high school
years, ultimately achieving a
graduation from homeschool and find lots of avenues of support are available.
Does Teaching at the High School Level Require Expertise in all Subjects?
Since there is no one who is a expert in all subjects and at all
levels, the answer is ABSOULTELY NOT! One thing you certainly want to do
is not underestimate yourself, your ability, or your knowledge. Since
you are teaching your child to be an independent thinker and learner, so
you should set the example and learn right along with him. You can
start by teaching your child to take on a subject and stay with it until
the material is learned, which a truly great philosophy for everyone,
particularly a learning student. You can rely on the work of
knowledgeable and well respected publishers of school curriculums who do
most of the work for you with teacher guides, lesson plans, CDs, tests,
videos, and quizzes.
How Can I be Certain my Child will be Prepared for His Post High School Goals?
In
the early days of homeschool, it was more or less a hit and miss with
very little help. However, those days of yester year with lots of
uncharted territory and obstacles that made it difficult are no longer
there and have been long since remedied. The entire homeschooling
approach has matured in numerous ways, and there are an ever increasing
number and multitude of homeschooled graduates who are bearing fruit in
colleges throughout the country, the workplace, the military, and in
their families. If you decide to take on the awesome responsibilities of
homeschooling through high school, you can do it especially with all
the useful tools and assistance available.
Finding Help and Support When I Need it
One excellent source of assistance is with the Home School Legal
Defense Association, or HSLDA who was organized exclusively to assist
homeschooling. This organization publishes a free monthly high school
newsletter, via email, that covers topics of interest for those teaching
high school students at home. Additionally, the HSLDA magazine, Court
Report, always includes at least one high school related article in each
issue.
Additionally, there are a variety of other sources where you can get
your concerns and / or answers addressed, and many of these places are
easily accessible and can be extremely helpful.
* Talk to and Rely on Friends:
Seek out a friend who has homeschooled his / her child through high
school, and ask for advice and helpful hints and suggestions. After all,
experience helps make a great teacher.
* Seek Out Support Groups: Find the local
support groups to connect with, preferably one that has families with
high school students. Talking with those who have similar interest is
always beneficial.
* Peruse Local Opportunities: Check out your
local and state homeschool organization's website for extracurricular
activities, such as debate, sports, choir, etc, etc, and group classes
possible available in your area.
* Review Other Possible Resources: Be mindful and
search for homeschool websites, read articles and books, and become
knowledgeable about various curriculum choices.
* Attend Local, State, and National Conventions:
Try to attend high school workshops at local and state homeschool
conventions, and consider inviting a knowledgeable speaker to your
support group to talk about high school homeschooling. Most of these
speakers have already done lots of research on the topic, and you should
benefit greatly from their work.
So, if you're like most parents debating whether to undertake this
tremendous responsibility, there are numerous resources you can avail
yourself of in building your comfort level to moving forward. With all
today's support groups and experts available, your anxiety should be
diminished significantly.
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