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Homeschool Students and College Admissions

Aug 19th, 2010 | By | Category: Homeschooling Tips, Lead Article

Homeschool Students and College Admissions

So often I hear homeschoolers ask, “But what about college?” as they consider the option of homeschooling their high school students.  “Will they get in?”, “Can they get scholarships?” and “What do I do to get them ready?”



The Drawbacks of homeschooling

Aug 17th, 2010 | By | Category: Issues in Homeschooling, Lead Article

Just read this article recently about the drawbacks of homeschooling and I am convinced that this was not written by an experienced homeschooling parent.  Couldn’t let this one go without some input so let me help clear up the misinformation.

First, this writer mentions that one of the drawbacks to homeschooling is that:



Perseverance: Not Just for Ants, Rams, and Snails

Jan 15th, 2010 | By | Category: General Homeschool Posts

By Elizabeth L. Hamilton

Perseverance is a character trait – a character trait of ants, rams, and snails?

Did you ever watch an ant carry a large cookie crumb to some far away nest? Maybe you commented on the ant’s heavy load, but did you think about her perseverance?



Hope for High School Drop Outs

Oct 10th, 2009 | By | Category: Featured Articles, News

Hope for High School Drop Outs

Bridgeway High School brings its proven high school diploma program to adults all across the United States. Catasauqua, PA, October 1, 2009 – Bridgeway High School, an extension of Bridgeway Homeschool Academy gained its state license today to provide a high school diploma program to adults.  This license, combined with their  ……  read the rest of the story about New Education Help for High School Drop Outs at the Bridgeway Homeschool Academy website.



Bridgeway Homeschool Academy Offers Complete Online High School Program

Jul 31st, 2009 | By | Category: Curriculum Reviews

In response to the ever-changing needs of today’s tech-savvy high school students, Bridgeway Academy announces the addition of a complete online high school program to their broad spectrum of educational offerings.
“The digital era has had a tremendous effect on the way students process information,” said Jessica Parnell, Principal of Bridgeway Academy. “At Bridgeway Academy, we recognize that the traditional learning methods that worked 20 years ago may not work for every student. This new online program offers a rigorous learning experience that caters to the unique needs of today’s high school students.”



Homeschool Survey Results Equip Parents to Overcome Roadblocks

Apr 8th, 2009 | By | Category: Featured Articles, Surveys
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Homeshool Survey 2009Take the Homeschool Survey 2009

It has been in the news, on the blogs, and published in many different locations–homeschooling is growing!



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Mar 24th, 2008 | By | Category: General Homeschool Posts

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