Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Is Dual Enrollment Good for Homeschoolers?

Author: jacob
One little aspect concerning going to college as a freshman means that you need to remain a freshman until you start at the University. Taking college classes inside the context of dual enrollment is alright. Whenever college classes are counted toward high school graduation, then they are counted as high school courses, and the student is still regarded a freshman in terms of the university admission. In junior and senior year of high school, you can take college classes that are put on the high school transcript.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Homeschooling Socialization: A Very Full Life!

Author: Jennifer
Many people opposed to homeschooling think that homeschooled children suffer from a lack of a social life. Surprise! Many homeschooled children have a busier activity calendar than public schooled kids. There are communities of homeschoolers that get together, offering students socialization among kids of all ages. There are also many extra-curricular activities to take part in.
Online Homeschooling Groups

Monday, November 5, 2012

Socialisation Opportunities For The Homeschooled Child

Author: Melissa Murdoch
Perhaps the biggest concern your family and friends will express when you tell them that you are going to homeschool is how your children are going to learn to socialise with their peers if they are not in school.  This is a common fear, and it can be valid in some cases, but for most of the homeschooling families that I know, or have met, it is a misplaced fear.