Homeschooling for High School Students

Homeschooling for high school students can be a great way for highly motivated teens to learn. There are many ways for these older students to attend high school, from virtual classrooms to more traditional, book-based curriculums. Homeschooling gives busy teens the flexibility to do their schoolwork alongside other projects, such as art or dance classes, volunteering, field trips and entry-level college classes.

Learn and graduate from high school at home.

Many high school students are turning to homeschooling as a way to fit more activities into their schedule. Children who attend traditional schools all day long have to fit extracurricular activities into their schedule at the end of the day, often when they are too tired to get much out of these activities. Not so with teens who are learning at home. They are able to schedule volunteering, field trips and other educational opportunities at any time of the day, and then fit their weekly coursework in around these activities.

Teens have several options available to them for homeschooling other than simply studying from books. If you are worried that you can't offer your student the learning tools that they need to succeed in high school and beyond, read on. High school students can succeed easily, as long as they (and their parents) are willing to think outside of the box when it comes to learning.

A traditional homeschool curriculum works well for many students who can learn easily just by reading and reviewing information found within books. Obviously a book-based curriculum is always supplemented with outside activities and field trips that are tailored towards helping a student learn as much as they can about particular subjects. A traditional curriculum can be designed on a book-by-book basis or purchased online. The following are just a few of the traditional homeschool curriculums available:

• Sonlight
• A Beka
• Lighthouse Christian Academy
• Calvert School

Virtual learning may be the wave of the future for many homeschooled teens. A virtual environment allows teens to participate in a classroom online both visually and audibly. Students can ask questions of their teachers in real time and in some cases, interact with other students as well. This method usually offers several options when it comes to scheduling particular classes during the week.

• Home Sqool- offers a customizable virtual classroom where students can learn online. Parents and other homeschooled children can interact with each other during in this virtual learning environment.
• Virtual Homeschool Group – this site offers free virtual learning opportunities for students to take classes with other homeschooled children. Classes include subjects such as Saxon Algebra 1, Electronic Notebooking 101 and Apologia Chemistry.
• Teen Second Life – while known by many as a fun virtual reality playground, it is also becoming a fun place to learn as well. Do you want to teach your teen about credit and finance? Visit Credit Union Island and learn all about personal finance. Registration (that is free) is required to use the Teen Second Life environment

An online curriculum is not the same as participating in a virtual learning environment. Online learning allows students to take tests and turn in assignments to their teachers over an Internet connection. Students who attend accredited online schools will receive diplomas upon completion of their high school coursework. These aren't GED certificates, but actual high school diplomas that are accepted within the United States and its territories.

• Ablaze Academy – all-inclusive accredited online homeschool for grades one to twelve. No books required.
• MU High School – accredited online high school coursework provided through the University of Missouri.
• Citizens High School – an accredited online high school that allows parents and students to tailor the curriculum to their interests and schedules.
• Morning Star Academy

If your student isn't being challenged or simply isn't thriving in a traditional school environment, consider homeschooling for high school students. Teens who are self-directed will enjoy the freedom of homeschooling and will be able to participate in many other learning experiences as a result of their new, more flexible schedules.

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