The three main reasons cited by most parents for homeschooling high-school students are: school environment, moral values, and academic dissatisfaction.
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Homeschooling Teen Magazine – March 2014
Happy March! We have lots of great articles for you this month at HomeschoolingTeen.com! From current events to saving money… essays and poems… book, game, and movie reviews… you’re sure to find something of interest! And if there is a particular post that you enjoy reading, please leave a comment for the author. They like […]
Homeschooling Made Easy – Teaching Your Teens Effectively With Five Simple Pointers
There are five tips that will help you teach your teens a little more effectively than you already do.
Writing Contest Honorable Mention: Olivia D’Agostino
When many people hear the word “homeschoolers,” they immediately think, “weirdos.” But a single day in a public high school is enough to uncover the truth.
Infographic: A Prep School Primer
Here’s an interesting look at prep schools across the country.
6-month Internship Opportunity for Homeschooled Young Men
Not quite ready for college but feel called to ministry? Consider an internship with the National Center for Family-Integrated Churches!
Writing Contest Winner: Maddi Burton
Read Maddi Burton’s winning essay.
Writing Contest Winner: Kyle Tappendorf
Read Kyle Tappendorf’s winning essay.
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 […]
Five Major Benefits of Homeschooling Your Teens
By April L. Are you thinking about homeschooling your teen? If so, you are not alone. More and more parents today are taking on the role as instructor to their teenagers.
From Homeschooling to College: The Need for Knowledge of Responsible Sex
By Jennifer L. College allows students to move out of their family house, granting them a relatively high level of independence. But along with freedom should come responsibility.
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 […]
My Favorite Homeschool Curriculum for High School (that you probably never heard of)
By Teri Olsen Here are five of my favorite homeschool curriculum products (all Christian-based) that are usable for high school credit, yet are not necessarily very well-known among the general homeschool community. Chemistry 101 (DVD & Study Guide) – This video course produced by Westfield Studios is a complete overview of chemistry from a Christian […]