High School 101

Get Connected

Connecting with local homeschool groups and other high school homeschoolers can make your journey even more enriching and enjoyable! These communities offer a fantastic way to meet like-minded families, share resources, and exchange ideas. Whether through meet-ups, co-op classes, or social events, engaging with others can provide valuable support and encouragement. Plus, it’s a great way for students to make new friends and build relationships with peers who understand their unique experiences. Don’t miss out on the chance to create lasting connections that can enhance your homeschooling adventure!

Curriculum is Everything!

When it comes to homeschooling, choosing the right curriculum is crucial for ensuring that students are college and career ready. It is common for families to overlook specific subjects or requirements, which can lead to extra work after high school.

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If students don’t follow a well-structured curriculum, they may find themselves scrambling to meet college admission criteria or trade school prerequisites. Carefully selecting subjects that align with their future goals, can definitely help avoid unnecessary stress extra school work later on, and putting them on the right path.

Taking the time to plan a comprehensive and relevant curriculum now will pay off later, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. We've got a couple sample curriculums in our cheat sheet which you can snag by filling out the form below.

Take a look at these but remember, a personalized curriculum that is the right style for you and your kid is the way to go, so be creative.

College During High School? Oh My!

Want to really set your son or daughter up for success? Take a look at dual enrollment!

For many states, dual enrollment in a local community college while your kid is in high school is FREE.

The beauty of homeschool is that there is usually plenty of time to do dual enrollment and still have a life outside of education and workbooks.

The results of dual enrollment is obvious. They know more and they are stand-out applicants for universities and trade schools.

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If your son or daughter is thinking about College, go ahead and get the core college level classes out of the way for free, or little cost with dual enrollment. This will lessen the financial burden of college.

We hope these tips helped. If you want even more information about getting started with high school as a homeschooler, check out our Homeschool for Newbies article. It's got everything you need to know!