Identify four basics to consider when approaching the high school years.

Many moms (and dads) have encouraged and supported me in homeschooling. But two mentoring experiences have greatly influenced me during my 16-year adventure in home education.

First, I vividly remember sitting in the kitchen of a veteran homeschool mom … read more

Really, there is no such thing as Algebra 1 and Algebra 2.

The word “legacy” comes from the Latin legare, meaning “to bequeath.” Of course, that generally brings to our minds an inheritance in the form of money or property. As parents, we are sure we will be bequeathing … read more

Sydney participated in the 2011 FPEA Statewide Graduation Ceremony along with some 250 fellow Florida homeschoolers (this year’s event will be held on Sunday, May 27, as part of the FPEA Florida Homeschool Convention). The Broward College student takes a brief look back at what homeschooling meant to her.

“But … read more

I never saw my own transcript.  I’d never seen anybody’s transcript.  And now I had to write one.  So, I figured I’d get to it…tomorrow.

Who knew 4 years would fly by so fast?  Now I needed the transcript to enroll my son as a full time student at the … read more

In a few short weeks, my baby graduates from our homeschool.    Several of my friends are curious as to how I will handle the “closing of my homeschool”.  It puzzles them that I’m not more concerned about this grand event.   I’m not sure whether they’re more concerned about my reaction … read more

You expect me to keep up with records from another school?  Surely you jest!

Technically, dual enrollment is when a student is attending more than one school at the same time.  Your child could be attending the gifted program at your local school, or attending music classes at the high … read more

The best way to keep accurate records of your children’s high school courses is with a few simple forms available on the FPEA.com website.  The first is called High School Credit Tracking Worksheet and the other is the High School Transcript.

The point of the Tracking Worksheet is to allow … read more

Did you feel comfortable with the idea of homeschooling your child until you heard the words “high school”?  I have several friends who thought they should abandon their journey to the “professionals” so that they didn’t “ruin” their child.

Relax (you’ll hear that word a LOT in homeschool circles)!  High … read more

As many of our students depend on Bright Futures in order to pay for college, it is important to make everyone aware of some recent changes to the application process.  Unlike in the past, all students must complete a FAFSA form in order to receive the scholarships. The FAFSA … read more

Under the law, you are only obligated to … read more