1. Christian Homeschool Success in High School Lee Binz, The HomeScholar

2. Welcome to the Convention! • Please visit my website • www.TheHomeScholar.com • My mission is helping parentshomeschool high school • Many freebies on my website!

3. No Reason for Fear! • Love for your child will ensure success • Just a developmental stage • What I hear from parents • Shock and Awe!

4. No Reason for Fear! • Best Academic Preparation • 1.5 million children homeschool successfully • Higher test scores regardless of gender, race, parental education or regulation • You can provide a transcript, diploma and high quality education

5. No Reason for Fear! • Best Learning Environment • Real world socialization • Safe and secure • Scholarship competition • Best Career Preparation • Time to explore options • Specialization and “passion”

6. Security in Scripture Psalm 139:13-16 • “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful” • Your child was made for you

7. Security in Scripture • Philippians 4:13 • “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” • You know you are capable • 1 Peter 4:8 • “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” • Love covers any missteps

8. Security in Scripture • John 2:1-11 Jesus Changes Water to Wine • Jesus told the servants • Step 1: fill jars with water • Step 2. draw some out • Step 3: take it to the master • He does not command the end result • Instead he provides the steps

9. Security in Scripture • Review • Your child has been given to you • You know you are capable • When small missteps occur, it’ll be OK • Take it one step at a time and don’t panic

10. 12 Key Strategies for Success • The Boy Scout Motto “Always be Prepared” • Know your child and trust yourself • Do what works: techniques • Use what works: curriculum • Invest in your weaknesses: money and time • Do the next thing: keep forward momentum

11. 12 Key Strategies for Success • Build in margin • Include delight-directed learning • Strive for self teaching • Curriculum made for homeschoolers • Share responsibilities with spouse and children • Invest in yourself and your chosen vocation

12. Plan a Rigorous Curriculum • Rigorous Curriculum for College Preparation • Every student deserves a college prep education • English 4 years • Math 3-4 years • Social Studies 3-4 years • Science 3 years, one with lab • Foreign language 2-3 years • Physical Education 2 years • Fine Arts 1 year or more • Electives to make 24+ credits

13. Keep High School Records • Keep things required by state law • Make a transcript every year • Keep what you need for course descriptions • Keep a reading list • Keep a list of activities and awards • Keep work samples from each class • Begin in junior high (7th or 8th grade) for practice

14. Prepare for Tests • 10th grade: October PSAT “for fun” • 11th grade: October PSAT “for profit” • 11th grade: Spring SAT or ACT • Decide between SAT or ACT • Determine which is best for your child • Subject Tests after complete subjects • 12th grade: repeat tests if necessary • Recommended Study Guide • 11 Practice Tests for the SAT by Princeton Review

15. Stand Out Above the Crowd • Develop Passion • Specialization - go deeper in their area of interest • Be “a character” • Encourage students to have outside activities • Build in margin4 days a week - 1 day to specialize • Real job, volunteer work • Important for non-academic scholarships

16. Apply Yourself to Admission Process • Junior year is critical • PSAT in fall • College Fairs and College Visits • SAT or ACT in Spring • Decide where to apply • Senior year applications • Apply early in the fall • Technically perfect self-reflective essay • Details forms take time • Inflexible deadlines with monetary consequences

17. Advantage: Homeschoolers! • Ensure a rigorous curriculum • Allow time for specialization • Emphasis on communication skills (Socialization!!) and integrity • Shape and mold character while at home • Freedom to choose outside documentation that works for your family • Ability to include ALL educational experiences on transcript

18. How Can I Help You? My mission is helping parents homeschool high schooland many of my services are free • Newsletter • Office hours • Blog • Mini-course • Special Report • Webinar • Dig Deeper • Articles • Parent Training • Gold Care Club • Website

19. Christian Homeschool Successin High School Lee Binz, The HomeScholar