Recordings Listing

Conference:

Lincoln, NE
Friday & Saturday
Apr. 1 through 2, 2016

2016 NCHEA Conference and Curriculum Fair

Presented by: Nebraska Christian Home Educators Association

As your child grows older, you may be considering high school at home — but you’ve got your doubts! Why is homeschooling high school a crucial decision for your teen? How is it possible? What help is available? We’ll answer your questions; but more importantly, we’ll encourage and challenge you to explore the steps you should take as you weigh the possibility of teaching high school at home.

Topics: Encouragement

How do you plan a program for your high school home-schooler? What subjects do you teach and when? Do you follow a basic high school plan, a general college prep plan, or a rigorous college prep plan? How do you evaluate credits? Determine grades for a course? What about the need for a transcript and diploma? If you are just beginning to think about homeschooling during the high school years, this seminar will help you organize your thoughts and begin laying the groundwork for a viable four-year plan.

The high school years are a prime opportunity to equip your teens with skills they will need for future success. If your teen is headed to college, the workforce, or the military, they will bene?t from study and time management skills. This session provides parents with ideas to incorporate these skills into high school coursework and lists resources to help teens cultivate these essential skills.

Creating a high school transcript is easy yet a vital part of your child’s records. In this interactive, practical seminar you’ll create a transcript that can be used as a pattern when designing your own. We’ll guide you through transcript essentials, evaluation of credit, grading guide- lines and scales, and calculation of grade point averages (GPA’s). In addition, you’ll receive sample transcripts depicting other formats for you to consider.

ID: 2016G6
Saturday;
Apr. 2, 2016
$5.00

For preventative maintenance during the high school years, learn what important “to—dos” and deadlines to keep in mind. Major pit stops will include information about various tests, bene?ts and sources of outside classes, college search and application tips, alternatives to traditional college, and career and post high school paths.

ID: 2016H5
Saturday;
Apr. 2, 2016
$5.00

The high school years present an opportune time to develop skills young adults will utilize the rest of their lives. Learn about the importance of teaching ?nance, health care, car ownership, job preparation, spiritual principles, and more. All of these areas will bene?t your teens when they take that giant step into independence and adulthood. A list of suggested resources will be provided.

Conference:

Harrisburg, PA Farm Show Complex
Friday & Saturday
May. 8 through 9, 2015

PA-2015 Plans to Give You Hope

Presented by: Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania

How do you plan a program for your high school homeschooler? What subjects do you teach and when? Do you follow a basic high school plan, a general college prep plan, or a rigorous college prep plan? How do you evaluate credits? Determine grades for a course? What about the need for a transcript and diploma? If you are just beginning to think about homeschooling during the high school years, this seminar will help you organize your thoughts and begin laying the groundwork for a viable four—year plan.

Creating a high school transcript is easy yet a vital part of your child's high school records. In this interactive, practical seminar you'll create a transcript that can be used as a pattern when designing your own. We'll guide you through transcript essentials, evaluation of credit, grading guidelines and scales, and calculation of grade point averages (GPA's). In addition, you'll receive sample transcripts depicting other formats for you to consider.

ID: 2015-305
Friday;
May. 8, 2015
$4.50

For preventative maintenance during the high school years, learn what important "to—dos" and deadlines to keep in mind. Major pit stops will include information about various tests, benefits and sources of outside classes, college search and application tips, alternatives to traditional college, and career and post high school paths.

ID: 2015-307
Friday;
May. 8, 2015
$4.50

You are not only your child's teacher, you are also his guidance counselor! Find out how to maneuver through the entire college admissions process, from narrowing down the selection of colleges to filling out college applications, applying for financial aid, and asking the right questions that will help you discern whether your child is spiritually, academically, and emotionally prepared for college.

As your child grows older, you may be considering high school at home — but you've got your doubts! Why is homeschooling high school a crucial decision for your teen? How is it possible? What help is available? We'll answer your questions; but more importantly, we'll encourage and challenge you to explore the steps you should take as you weigh the possibility of teaching high school at home.

Why is documentation of high school course work important? Keeping good records does not need to be time consuming or burdensome; it will actually save you time and effort in the long run. Learn what, when, and how to track your student's progress through high school.

ID: 2015-315
Saturday;
May. 9, 2015
$4.50

Are you in a quandary as to what tests your teens need to take during high school? Do you know the array of possible tests—from college admissions tests; to tests for college credit, placement, or military enlistment; to tests necessary for certain scholarships; to even career tests? When should they be taken? Where? How can your teen prepare for them? Come with your questions and receive answers and new confidence.

Join a panel of "experts" to discuss the possibilities for post high school training. After a brief introduction by each panelist, you will have the opportunity to ask questions. "Experts" simply means they have walked this path before you and have some experience they are willing to share. On the panel will be the following "experts" willing to share and answer your questions: •Carol Topp - Micro Business for Teens •Jonathan Brush - college with no debt - College Plus •Diane Kummer - HSLDA's Homeschooling Through High School •John Lisle - apprenticeship and trades - contractor & mentor •Katie Miller - post high school professional training in the performing arts from a Christian Worldview - Sight & Sound Conservatory