Homeschool Talk with HCS

Principal Vicki is graduating her 9th and final child this year! Join us as she reflects on 32 years of homeschooling and shares with us the key to her success and some funny stories never before told.

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AI is everywhere! What exactly is it, and how do we navigate it? Principal Vicki is joined by fellow HCS member, Matt Johnston who gives us a brief overview of the evolution of Artificial Intelligence, how it impacts us as Christians, and how to navigate it safely. 

Matt's expertise includes digital security, new scams and threats to watch out for, social media and online influences, and much more. Links to the resources referred to in this episode are listed below.

practivesecurity.com - Practive Security website

substack.practivesecurity.com - Substack page

https://practivesecurity.substack.com/p/the-ai-singularity - a free article and podcast that covers the basics of this AI moment

https://www.youtube.com/@practivesec/videos - free videos

https://www.youtube.com/@practivesec/playlists - seminar content

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Is there a difference between charter schooling and private homeschooling? Is not having public funds a big deal? Four HCS moms join Principal Vicki to discuss their life changing experience through this process and how HCS surprised them in ways they did not anticipate. 

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Yes, homeschool students do get into college, and it's never too early to start thinking about the higher education options for your student(s). You've taken great care and invested precious time in your student's schooling thus far, but you must also think through past highs school graduation. HCS registrar, Jane Richards, will give you insight on the questions you should be asking yourself, your student, and the potential colleges that you're considering.

Plus, information on the upcoming Christian College Fair and all HCS happenings.

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Join Principal Vicki and guest Dustin Turley as they talk about social media and how to protect and manage our children in the technological age. Packed with great resources and information, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

Referenced Apps in this episode:

• XBOX (Windows PC): Microsoft Family Safety (Android/iOS/Web)
• PlayStation: Family Management (On Console/Web)
• Nintendo Switch: Nintendo Switch Parental Controls (Android/iOS)
• Router (Home Internet): Circle (Hardware Device/Android/iOS/Web)
• Android Phone/Tablet/Chromebook: Google Family Link (Android/iOS)
• iPhone/iPad/Mac: Screen Time (iOS/Mac)
• All Phones and Tablets: Life 360 (Android/iOS) & Bark (Android/iOS/Web)

Dustin Turley may be reached at: [email protected]

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Principal Vicki speaks with FPM director, Nathan Pierce, about the important role that Family Protection Ministries plays in advocating in the California legislature to maintain parental and private homeschool freedom in the state. Listen in and find out how you can get involved and stay informed. Visit Family Protection Ministries online at www.fpmca.org.

Plus, so much happening at Heritage Christian School as the new school is about to begin. One major event is our Annual Heritage Conference with many knowledgeable speakers including Author Kristi Clover and CHEA Executive Director, Angela Lasch. Don't miss all the HCS happenings, listen until the end!  

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Join Principal Vicki Stormoen and special guest, private homeschool mom, Jennifer Avilla as they discuss how to help defend the freedom to privately homeschool our children via friendly office visits to your district representative.

Use the Family Protections Ministries website to find your local legislator: https://fpmca.org/myrep/

Jennifer Avila may be contacted via text at (951) 364-4494 or email: [email protected]

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Principal Vicki Stormoen talks to HCS moms Michelle Conover, Jessie Hughes, and Emily Weld who are all homeschool graduates now homeschooling their own children. Listen in as they discuss their own experiences as homeschoolers and why they are now homeschooling their own children.

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Join Principal Vicki Stormoen as she reminds us all of what our true priority is in the homeschooling of our children and how to keep that as the priority throughout the school year. This episode also contains an interview with staff member Kaylee Morris, who is launching our new Student Counseling service this fall.

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In this special summer edition episode, Principal Vicki Stormoen discusses the fragile blessing of private homeschooling and how we can work to ensure this freedom remains intact in California. She also shares some things we offer here at HCS to help avoid homeschool burnout.

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