Homeschool Myth-Busting: College Edition

College, Encouragement, Graduation, High School, Homeschool

by Penny Ross Are you afraid that private homeschooling will put your child at a disadvantage when applying for college admission? Let me assure you that it will not! All three of my children were homeschooled, kindergarten through high school graduation. Between...

Homeschool Myth-Busting: High School Edition

Encouragement, Graduation, High School, Homeschool, Jr. High and Sr. High, Teens

by Penny Ross As grade 9 drew near for my oldest child, I was quite concerned that it would be too difficult and time-consuming to homeschool high school. I worried that I would be doing my kids a disservice by continuing to teach them myself. However, now looking...

Finding Your Direction

College, Decisions, God's Plan, Graduation, High School, Teens

by Charity Silvers When I saw that CHEA’s Parenting & Homeschool Conference was going to include an opportunity for high school students to take the ASVAB vocational aptitude exam, I was really excited as taking similar vocational testing when I was in high school...

2023 Susan K. Beatty Scholarship Recipient: Project in Process

College, Decisions, Graduation, High School

Meet Keira Martin Keira’s parents, CHEA members Scott & Stephanie Martin, decided to start homeschooling Keira and her sisters in 2014. Since then, both she and her parents have been actively involved in Anaheim Magnolia Christian School, a CHEA Support Network...

Preparing Our Teens to Launch

College, Decisions, Graduation, High School, Teens

by Keary DeVico Tis the season of college admissions and graduations! As a career and college counselor this is my favorite season of the year. Homeschoolers launching into their futures, ready to change the world, and serve the Lord makes my heart happy. I absolutely...

Five Important Ways Homeschooling Develops Your High Schooler

Graduation, High School

by Megan Gerig  The public school environment is one of the biggest reasons many parents decide to homeschool their children, and since the concerns of COVID-19, the number of parents who are home educating has continued to rise. However, even with homeschooling on...