Welcome to the December 2024 issue of Homeschooling Teen, a free monthly online magazine for homeschool high schoolers ages 13-19 and their parents. This month’s articles are listed below, and you can read them all at HomeschoolingTeen.com.
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Editor’s Column
Letter from the Editor – December 2024
Happy December! Are you feeling the Christmas spirit yet? We hope so!
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Homeschooling Teen Profile
Oliver Powell: Training for a Career in High School
The flexibility to craft a customized educational program for a homeschooled teen pursuing a unique career path is a key feature of homeschooling.
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Homeschooling High School
Homeschooling High School: How Long Should Winter Break Be?
How long do you take off for winter break? What do you do during that time?
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Homeschool Electives
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” – Free Online Course
“It was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well… May that be truly said of us, and all of us!”
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College-Bound
How to Submit a SlideRoom Portfolio in the Common App
SlideRoom is the student portfolio platform integrated within The Common Application.
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Homeschool Friendly College
Yale University: Historic College is Affordable for Everyone
Yale University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
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Careers
Seasonal Winter Jobs for the Win!
There are plenty of great seasonal jobs available during the winter months!
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Movie Reviews
THE FORGE tells the story of Isaiah Wright, a 19-year-old high school graduate who still has a lot of growing up to do.
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Thriving with Trinity
It’s December! What does that mean to you? Christmas, duh! It’s also a season to be grateful.
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Read the Bible
The Christmas Story as Told in the Bible
The Christmas story, also known as the Nativity story, recounts the birth of Jesus Christ and is central to the Christian tradition.
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Right-Wing Teen
Journalism: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
We need to get back to real journalism and stop the propaganda parade!
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Product Reviews
CUTEBEE Book Nook Kits are the Cutest Thing!
CUTEBEE offers a variety of unique and enchanting Book Nook Kits that can add a touch of magic to your bookshelf. Check these out!
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Teen Tech Talk
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is a versatile laptop designed for everyday use, students, professionals, and content creators.
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STEM Time
Here are 12 fun and festive Christmas STEM projects and crafts that you can enjoy this holiday season!
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Health Corner
Christmas Spirit: What if You Don’t Feel It?
They say Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but what if it isn’t? What can you do when you have no Christmas spirit?
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Scholarships
We are thrilled to announce the Not Consumed scholarship for students. Hurry, the deadline is December 31st, 2024!
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Infographic
Infographic: Unusual Christmas Traditions
Enjoy learning about all of the unique Christmas traditions that various countries have developed over the years!
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Your subscriber freebie:
The Nativity Story
Two-page Word doc | Two-page PDF
Print it out (double-sided) and make copies for inserting in Christmas cards, give as handouts, or read aloud to the kids. Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season.
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