Grammar Bowl: Online competition builds skills, offers college scholarships

Homeschool students who are 13-15 years old by September 1, 2011 are specifically included as contestants in the 2012 Arizona Grammar Bowl.  This gives a great chance for students to shine, since Language Arts is usually the subject of excelling for most homeschoolers.  A press release sent out on Wednesday from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix gives details for [...]

Homeschool Alumnus Interview: Getting a full-ride scholarship to Grand Canyon U as transfer student – Phoenix Homeschooling | Examiner.com

Homeschoolers are in the news quite frequently for winning contests such as Spelling Bees, debate competitions and robotics events.  Do you ever wonder what these homeschooled students are doing once they graduate from high school?  The Phoenix Homeschooling Examiner will be doing periodic interviews of homeschool grads to see the paths their lives have taken. [...]

Grand Canyon University seeks out homeschoolers, freezes tuition rates

Where do you go if you want to attend a private Christian university, stay in Phoenix, benefit from an Arizona resident rate, and hold on to some of your hard-earned cash? Grand Canyon University is trying to make a Christian college education a little easier by putting a price freeze on tuition rates for the next [...]

Is there Financial Assistance for Homeschool Dual-Enrollment Students at Community College?

Here is a terrific question from my email inbox. How does Dual Enrollment work?  Is there any financial assistance available for the community college classes while the students are in high school or can the school district pay for them? Homeschool Mom **************** Hi Homeschool Mom, If your child is enrolled in one of the [...]

How does a homeschooler get into college? 6 great tips at a FREE workshop!

Homeschooling the High Schooler—College Prep   Friday, August 14, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM (There will be a break in the middle, so please bring a sack lunch. Your older children are welcome to attend!) Treasures 4 Teachers Conference Room 2127 S. Priest, Ste 406 Tempe, AZ 85282 This is a double header opportunity! o Learn about the [...]

August Edition of the Arizona HOMESCHOOL HeartBeat

Thanks for checking out the HOMESCHOOL HeartBeat!  This information will be changed periodically, so keep coming back!  August Arizona HOMESCHOOL Heartbeat    August 5, 2009   FEATURED ITEMS   Dear Homeschooling Friends,  I have SO MUCH to share with you this month as we get ready to head back to school!  Each line below is a link to full [...]

Terrific Career Exploration Opportunities for Homeschoolers

Homeschooling friends, Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona loves home educated students!  They understand the high standard of excellence that is characteristic of this group, and they have some great opportunities to offer you.  Mary Askew is a long time friend of mine from homeschooling days, and she is in the Career Sesrvices Department. Find [...]

Can Parents Create Their Own Homeschool Diplomas and Transcripts?

Another great question from the email inbox. Q:  Hello, I was wondering if anyone here has done their own diploma and transcripts ..and had them accepted by a college? My oldest two children were homeschooled in PA ..and there was a PA Homeschooler Diploma approved by the Dept. of Education..this was done by an evaluator..and [...]

GREAT Homeschool Workshops: College Prep and Multiple Intelligences

College Prep and Multiple Intelligences Workshops in August School is about to begin, and I have some great tools to get you started! HOMESCHOOL WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Workshops are FREE, with an optional resources packet to purchase. Seats are very limited, and RSVP is needed to ensure that we have materials for you. Register Now by [...]

Homeschooling a Teen? Here is some GREAT College Prep Information!

Homeschooling during the high school years can be very exciting, and also very challenging.  As a home educator, you are wearing a dozen or more hats, and these intensify during the teen years.  It can be a daunting task to make sure that all the bases are covered. I provide a wonderful workshop that will [...]