One of the joys of parenting was teaching my kids how to navigate life. There are unspoken rules, simple courtesies, and ways to make an impact. Each day we are given a set number of hours to be totally present, to learn all we can, and to give back. If our kids can view the [read more] …
Standardized Tests
When Tests Go Haywire
Very rarely are there issues when our homeschool students are guests of a school system when taking standardized tests. If a school agrees to host your child, normally things proceed smoothly. However, there have been rare instances of test day problems. From the school turning off air conditioning on a sweltering summer day, to a [read more] …
How Much is Enough?
As a college consultant I get many questions that contain the word “enough.” • Do we have enough volunteer service hours? • Do we have enough English classes? • Do we have enough AP courses? • Do we have enough SAT Subject tests? • Do we have enough on the resume? • Do we have [read more] …
Finding a Test Site
Homeschoolers can face unique challenges when it comes to finding a place to sit for standardized tests such as the ACT, PSAT, or SAT. Even more difficult can be finding a site for specialized tests such as SAT Subject tests or AP exams. Some school districts are hostile to homeschoolers and will not allow them [read more] …
Living in the Right Season
I come from a long line of farmers and ranchers – men and women who were patient stewards of the land and the animals that lived there. While the workload is incredible and the stressors many, there is a certain measured stride in the life of any farmer because they are forced into the rhythm [read more] …