Tag: homeschool

Homeschooling Teen Profile: Austin Pruitt

Austin Pruitt was homeschooled for eleven years, from 2nd grade through 12th grade. He is now completing his undergraduate degree at Harding University with a full academic scholarship. As the oldest of five homeschooled children, Austin enjoys motivating and inspiring his younger siblings to excel in their academic studies. Austin brings this same love of […]

New Things to Try with Your Homeschooler in 2014

Homeschooling a teenager holds a lot of challenges and as always, parents are anxious to get it right. While there’s no one-stop solution to all your problems, being open to trying new practices is certainly helpful! Here are some great ideas for you to try incorporating into your homeschooling routine in 2014. 1. Set aside […]

CELEBRATING OUR 5th ANNIVERSARY!

It’s hard to believe that Homeschooling Teen magazine is five years old already! Being part of the incredible coming-of-age of the homeschooling teen community has been an honor and a privilege. There is a great deal to be learned from your homeschooling teen peers. I am so thankful for all of the readers who have […]

Homeschooling Teen Writing Contest!

Celebrating our 5th Anniversary! Homeschooling Teen magazine publishes articles that provide homeschooled high schoolers with information, inspiration, and exploration of the world around us. Now it’s YOUR chance to showcase your best work in Homeschooling Teen magazine! Write a 700-word essay on homeschooling – why you enjoy it, why you chose it, what it means […]

Homeschooling Teen T-Shirt Design Contest!

Design the official t-shirt for Homeschooling Teen! We’re celebrating our 5th Anniversary! To show our enthusiasm and spirit, we want to be sporting a cool, one-of-a-kind t-shirt that shows off the fact that we are educated at home. Our t-shirt design should be epic, imaginative, and wearable. An idea can be as simple as a […]

Meghan McDermott

Meghan McDermott is a homeschool graduate and founder of Myristica Studios. As a Christian-owned studio, the goal of Myristica Studios is to honor God through media production. Meghan’s current project, in the early stages of production, is a Christian audio fiction series called “Keep Right.” The main character in her audio drama is a homeschooled […]

2013 Homeschool Blog Awards

What do you think, does Homeschooling Teen deserve more recognition? Let’s nominate Homeschooling Teen (an online magazine in blog format) for the category of “Best Teen Blog” in the 2013 Homeschool Blog Awards! This will encourage our young writers / bloggers / journalists to set a good example for their peers! Go to: http://hsbapost.com/2013/10/07/2013-homeschool-blog-awards-nominations-now-open P.S. […]

Sam and Mary Anna Salo

Sam and Mary Anna Salo, a twin brother and sister from Wisconsin, are homeschool and college graduates who offer tutoring in their respective areas of expertise. Sam Salo: Teaching Through Games Sam Salo is a graphic artist, computer programmer, and video game designer with a vision to provide high-quality, Christ-centered tutoring and group classes in […]

GED

The Razor’s Edge, by Madeleine Richey What is a GED? GED stands for General Educational Development, a series of tests which after successful completion, will earn you a certificate that states you have the equivalent of a high school education. I never had to take the GED, because I was homeschooled through Kolbe Academy, which […]

Criteria to Look for in Homeschooling Services

By Martha Buckley As the American educational system continues to lose ground on the world stage, more and more parents are teaching their kids at home. Although morality and religion sometimes play a part in home-based academic instruction, there are also real and measurable scholastic advantages. Fact: SAT scores fell to their lowest level since […]

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

The Razor’s Edge, by Madeleine Richey Are you a writer, a painter, a sculptor—an artist in any form? As a young artist, it can be hard to be recognized for your work and even harder if you are homeschooled and do not have a school that regularly hosts awards and provides opportunities to display your […]

NEW! Philosophy Adventure Curriculum

NOTE: I received a preview copy of Philosophy Adventure: Pre-Socratics in exchange for my honest review. DO YOU NEED to teach advanced writing and speaking skills to your homeschool teen? DO YOU WANT to be equipped to discern the truth about the ungodly messages and false philosophies that bombard us every day? DO YOU WONDER […]

Thessalonika Arzu-Embry

At just 14 years old, Thessalonika Arzu-Embry is set to graduate from college on August 30th! The teen scholar was homeschooled from the ages of 8 to 11 by her mother, Wonder Embry. “My mother is a strong inspiration to my success,” Thessalonika acknowledged. “She is a veteran of the United States Navy and when […]

Zev Hoover

Zev Hoover is a 14-year-old homeschooled student and self-taught photographer who lives in the Boston suburb of Natick, Massachusetts. The bright-eyed redhead has become quite an internet sensation lately due to his fanciful photos of digitally miniaturized people, many of which are self-portraits. On the Flickr image hosting site, Zev’s username is Fiddle Oak, a […]

Why is Doing Homework Important?

  Homeschooled students not only do their regular schoolwork at home, but they may also get homework assignments when taking one or more classes at a co-op, school, or college. Homework is an activity that most teachers assign. Students are supposed to do it at home. Its main purpose is to fully support the learning […]

WANTED: Homeschooling Teen Volunteers!

Attention Homeschooling Teens! Would you like to develop your skills and put your talents to good use while serving the homeschool community? Volunteer with Homeschooling Teen magazine and get credit for service learning while gaining valuable experience for college applications and resumes. Homeschooling Teen is seeking homeschool students or graduates to serve in the following […]

Web Design for Kids and Teens!

By Chris Yust, Homeschool Programming, Inc. In this highly technological age, you may find that your children spend quite a bit of time on the Internet! They may be working in online classes, researching topics for papers, updating their social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter, or just surfing the web.  Regardless of what your […]