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Typical Course of Study

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Typical Course of Study for Homeschool

Typical Course of Study is an important structure that will allow us to create the best program of study for our home school students. One of the big concerns about homeschooling high school is determining what to study.

Let’s start by looking at a typical high school course of study as a four-year program beginning with the Core Four:

  • English/ Language Arts
  • Math
  • Science
  • History/ Social Studies

    • A Typical Course of Study for High School will also include:

    1. Foreign Language– French, German, Spanish, Hebrew, Chinese, Latin
    2. Physical Education – such as Dance
    3. Music – a general overview of music, including Music Theory, Voice, or Songwriting
    4. Art/Humanities – a general understanding of Form and Color, Photography,
    5. Bible/Apologetics Studies – should include a general overview of the Old Testament and New Testament, Church History, and Apologetics.
    6. Basic Computer Information Systems – Powerpoint, Video Editing, Internet Safety, and Accountability.
    7. Health –
    8. Vocational & Career Interests including Entrepreneurship – sucha Vocational and Career Options as Life Skills and Personal Finance.
    9. Typical Course of Study electives can vary and be wildly diverse.
    10. Robust Reading List
    11. Community Service– 15 hours a year or more a year.
    12. internet safety
    13. Consider how to Robot Proof your Kids and The Future of Work!

      14. Testing Options and More:

      • ACT Test Prep can save you thousands of dollars in Scholarship earned
      • National Latin Exam looks great on a transcript
      • National German Exam can too, and give you travel opportunities
      • Performance Series is a great assessment tool.

        • Survive Homeschooling High School is a comprehensive eBook that will walk you through how to plan and prepare for high school and beyond.

        Academic Advising, SPED Advising for nontraditional learners, and NCAA Advising for those looking to compete for an NCAA position.

        Resources:

        • Special Needs Credits & Transcripts
        • The Undecided Student
        • Is Your Homeschooler Considering Military Service? – With Free Guide

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