Subject: Friend, here are 7 reasons to homeschool through high school!
The Everyday Educator
February Newsletter Contents
• Seven Things You Can Do While You Homeschool Through High School (and I'd like to hear more!)
• SAT Spring Test Dates
• The Old Schoolhouse Store Valentine's Day Sale- Ends today!
• Cindy Rushton's Online Writing Seminar
• Benefit Sale for Discount Home School Supply
Dear Friend,
I have just a few special things to share with you in this issue of the newsletter. I hope your year is going well! January was a productive month for me, and I'm happy to tell you that the print version of Get a Jump Start on College! A Practical Guide for Teens is almost ready for shipping, and a spiffy new edition of Transcripts Made Easy: Your Friendly Guide to High School Paperwork should be ready by March!
I'm going to be having a big sale in a few weeks to help finance the printing of the new books, and you can benefit! Watch for the sale on the website, and make sure you're on the newsletter list so that you'll be sure to hear about it.
It seems that a few other vendors are thinking of special offers, too. I've included information about the best of the best! Feel free to share the good news with your friends, too.
Enjoy!
Janice Campbell
Seven Things You Can Do While You Homeschool Through High School
Janice Campbell
http://www.EverydayEducation.com
Build Strong Relationships
As my boys have grown through their teen years and into adulthood, it's been a joy watch our relationship develop and change. Without negative peer influences teaching them that they shouldn't like or respect their parents, the boys have remained a delightful part of the family. It's fun to have real conversations with your young people, and to see them bring their own insights, knowledge, and understanding to the discussion.
Get a Jump Start on College
Why spend four years just doing high school, when you could exert a little extra effort and earn college credit at the same time? By taking advantage of college-level exams, community college and online classes, and other opportunities, it's possible to graduate from college when most teens are graduating from high school. http://www.GetAJumpStartonCollege.com
will receive an "I Love You!" package worth over $50!
http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/ValentinesDaySale.html
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Serve Others Through Volunteering
I've heard it said that teenagers are old enough to be useful, but young enough to be dangerous. One thing that can help a teen through this awkward stage of life is serving others. There are countless volunteer opportunities, formal and informal, within the church and community. Homeschooled teens have the opportunity to learn while meeting real needs for real people.
Start a Microbusiness
What could be better than a summer job flipping burgers? Entrepreneurship, for one thing. Just think—instead of spending time in a mindless entry-level job, teens can start and run small businesses, and not only earn money for the future, but also learn about planning, budgeting, organization, marketing, and customer service, and perhaps even gain experience for a future career.
Do Career Sampling or an Apprenticeship
In traditional school, you’re lucky to get one day off each year to shadow a worker at his or her job. Homeschooled teens can try different careers through informal mentoring relationships, formal apprenticeships, or volunteering opportunities.
You're invited to a wonderful Virtual Seminar on Thursday
night and all day Friday. And...it is JUST FOR WRITERS!
So...You Wanta Be a Writer?
Join us! Cindy Rushton will take you by the hand and share with you some of her
biggest secrets to success. This seminar is going to be a blast! We
have a full schedule, lots of doorprizes, and some wonderful
freebies online for you.
http://www.writers-nook.com/onlineseminars.html
Develop Special Talents
Have you noticed who is winning spelling and geography bees, music competitions and chess tournaments, debates and robotics competitions? Homeschooled students are often at the very top of these contests. Why? It’s because they have time to pursue special interests. If they want to spend three hours a day practicing violin, there are no deadlines. They don’t have to put down their instrument after 45 minutes and go rushing off to algebra or soccer. A homeschooler’s world lacks arbitrary deadlines, which means they can spend time on things that really matter.
Learn Through Travel
Just over a century ago, well-educated students were expected to complete their schooling with a Grand Tour of the world. While you may not have the resources for a Grand Tour, you can probably travel to nearby historic sites, visit other states, or yes, even travel around the world. By preparing wisely and choosing to travel when rates are low, you can experience different cultures and make unique memories without breaking your budget. Travel can be an education all by itself!
Can you think of more things to do while in high school? If you can, e-mail me, and I'll share it in the next newsletter. If your teen has done something special, I'd love to hear about it! E-mail me at jc at everydayeducation dot com.
Special Benefit Firesale from Discount Home School Supplies!
There is a very special benefit sale going on at Discount Home School Supplies this week. The Fox family, who owns DHSS, has experienced a year of medical difficulties, including multiple surgeries.
To help them conquer their medical bills, a number of friends in the homeschool community have donated a wonderful collection of e-books, downloadable audio workshops, and discount coupons to offer with Tami's e-book, Overcoming Obstacles While Homeschooling.
The combined value of this e-book plus the special benefit package is over $120, but for five days only, you can order it for only $29.95! The sale is over at midnight, February 10, so be sure to click on over and check out it out. You won't want to miss all the great benefits in this special package.
Order now, and you can be reading your e-books or listening to the downloadable workshops in just minutes. I think you'll be blessed by participating in this event!
http://www.dhss.com/shop/custom.aspx?recid=4
SAT Spring Test Dates
March 10, 2007 Register by Feb. 2, 2007 Late Registration Deadline- Feb. 14, 2007
May 5, 2007 Register by Apr. 3, 2007; Late Registration Deadline- Apr. 11, 2007
June 2, 2007 Register by Apr. 27, 2007; Late Registration Deadline- May 9, 2007
You may register online for the SAT at http://www.collegeboard.com.
I hope you've enjoyed this brief newsletter! Feel free to share it with a friend, and remember-- e-mail me if you have questions or suggestions!
Blessings,
Janice Campbell