Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian Education

by Carrie De Francisco, Jennifer Pepito (foreword)

"This handbook shows us how homeschooling in the secondary years can be a simple, joy-filled journey for you and your teen." ~RACHAEL ALSBURY, founder of www.rachaelalsbury.com Just breathe… You can homeschool the high school years (and enjoy it too)!

Homeschool High School is written for parents who want a simple guide to planning their teen’s high school education. This “How To Handbook” is packed with practical tips, insightful strategies, and uplifting stories. It combines an accessible and user-friendly approach with detailed, but easy-to-digest information. It is a perfect read with your favorite cup of espresso! Filled with practical information, real-life examples, and sound advice, Carrie provides the answers and tips you need to graduate your teen with a high school diploma.

What’s

Reasons to Home Educate the High School YearsCreating a 4-Year Plan and Course of Study for Both College-Bound and Non-University StudentsOrganizing Schedules and School WorkCovering Core Academic Courses Using Traditional and Non-Traditional MethodsEarning High School Credit for Non-Academic and Extracurricular ActivitiesRecording and Documenting Course WorkCreating Transcripts & Issuing DiplomasEarning College Credit While Still in High SchoolCreating an Accelerated Program and IEP for students with Learning DifferencesGetting into College & Earning ScholarshipsWorking, Volunteering, Free Time, Proms, Graduation Ceremonies, Friendships, and so much moreAn Appendix also includes forms, templates, and samples.Homeschool High School provides all the information you need to confidently homeschool the high school years. It will help teens reach their post-graduation goals (whatever those goals may be):

College-BoundTrade SchoolEnter the WorkforceStart a BusinessPlans TBDHomeschooling during the high school years allows your teen to pursue his passions, develop his talents, and discover his God-given purpose. It's never too late to start planning. This handbook is a testament to the potential and promise inherent in homeschooling high school.

Like Carrie’s popular podcast, Coffee With Carrie, Carrie explains what is needed to tackle the tasks of homeschooling high school one step at a time, one day at a time, and one cup of coffee at a time.

Genres: Nonfiction, Education

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About the author

Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Carrie De Francisco is now living, loving, and learning in Southern California with her husband, Mike, her two children, Francesca and Joseph, and their introverted dog, Jesse. After twenty plus years of homeschooling her own children (and helping others do the same), she tries not to take herself too seriously. The ministry of motherhood and the call to homeschool have helped Carrie appreciate the gift of laughter (and quiet times with her Bible and favorite cup of coffee). She is definitely saved by Jesus but fueled by coffee! Carrie De Francisco is not only a wife and homeschooling mom with a BS in Elementary Education & MA in Math Education, but she is also a homeschool consultant, speaker, author, educator, former adjunct professor, writing instructor, math tutor, science teacher, homeschool co-op leader, bible study facilitator, and coffee-loving introvert. She is the founder of Coffee With Carrie Website and Blog and hosts the Coffee With Carrie Podcast. Her favorite things to do are to make homemade beignets, experiment in the kitchen, go on nature hikes, play games with her family, and equip and encourage other moms to homeschool one step at a time, one day at a time, and one cup of coffee at a time.

Reviews

[Georgina Tanefski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read and full of real-life examples of how to navigate homeschooling during the high school years. Author addresses common concerns such as, “Will my child fall behind in learning?”, “How can you homeschool more than one child in different grades at the same time?”, “What about socialization?” Every chapter has focus and purpose. Appendix includes helpful forms and samples such as "four year plan", "daily schedule" and more. Cover to cover, you’ll find humor, honesty, and lots of practical wisdom in this handbook.

[Gina Hardley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Carrie does such a wonderful job, encouraging and providing hands-on ways to homeschool the high school years. Her experience shines through each chapter in the practical application of how to go about approaching the high school years and all the things that go along with it. Highly recommend it for any Homeschool Mom who is approaching those high school years with some hesitation. You will leave feeling encouraged and equipped.

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE this book! Answers all my questions about high school. I'm really excited to put these ideas into practice in the coming years!

[Aimee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read for any Christian parent hoping to homeschool high school. Very helpful! Lots of creative and practical ideas for putting together a transcript that reflects your child’s unique interests and gifts.

[Kirsie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick, to the point tips on how to homeschool high school. Very encouraging and easy to read and understand!