This Preconference Track is for homeschool families of upper elementary, middle school, and high school aged students, as well as for those whose children are currently in public or private high schools, who are preparing to home educate through the high school years. These workshops will jumpstart attendees into a conference weekend full of great teaching tips to make their high school experience a rewarding one. Parents and their teens are welcome to attend! Homeschooling through High School workshops include…

Developing a Plan for High School - Becky Cooke.

How do you plan a program for your high school homeschooler? What subjects do you teach and when? Do you follow a basic high school plan, a general college prep plan, or a rigorous college prep plan? How do you evaluate credits? Determine grades for a course? What about the need for a transcript and diploma? If you are just beginning to think about homeschooling during the high school years, this seminar will help you organize your thoughts and begin laying the groundwork for a viable four-year plan.

High School Transcript Clinic and Recordkeeping Help - Diane Kummer.

Creating a high school transcript is easy yet a vital part of your child’s high school records. In this interactive, practical seminar you’ll create a transcript that can be used as a pattern when designing your own. We’ll guide you through transcript essentials, evaluation of credit, grading guidelines and scales, and calculation of grade point averages (GPA’s). In addition, you’ll receive sample transcripts depicting other formats for you to consider.

Important Pit Stops during High School - Becky Cooke.

For preventative maintenance during the high school years, learn what important “to-dos” and deadlines to keep in mind. Major pit stops will include information about various tests, benefits and sources of outside classes, college search and application tips, alternatives to traditional college, and career and post high school paths.

You Can Homeschool...if You Can Make It through Tomorrow - Diane Kummer.

As a parent homeschooling a teen (or thinking about homeschooling high school in the future), you may have your doubts about your ability…and your sanity. Are you weighed down by the seriousness of high school? Is it too hard and no fun? Come for a lighthearted approach to homeschooling the high school years and find out how it can be filled with much hope and help…and joy.