Should An Advanced Student Graduate Early?
I received the following question:
Hi! How do you handle the advanced student and how do colleges view young applicants. Is it better to stretch the younger student till the “typical” age before plugging her into high school/college prep classes or just let her “graduate” early and proceed as a young college student? I am conflicted!
It really can be a struggle to decide whether to just challenge a student, or whether to skip them ahead. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but here are a few questions to ask yourself to help determine which route is best for your family.
1. While your student is advanced academically, are they advanced in maturity? Many times students may be strong academically but are still developing in their self discipline, time management, responsibility and other aspects of personal maturity. They may not be ready to be around college-age students and have the responsibilities of college-level work.
2. Is your student ready to have...
Homeschooling High School in Tennessee
What are the basics you need to know if you plan to homeschool high school in Tennessee? Here are some of the top questions I get (also check out my Homeschooling High School Resource Guide here!).
What Are The Three Ways to Homeschool in Tennessee?
NOTE: I am not a lawyer, and this is not intended to give legal advice.
There are three ways to homeschool in Tennessee:
1. Register through your Local Education Association (LEA), basically your local public school.
Advantages: Free, simple to do, only have to track the days you were schooling (minimum of 4 hours per day) for 180 days (the calendar you have to turn in can be found here)
Disadvantages: Have to test in 5th, 7th and 9th grade, do not have a homeschool-friendly advocate for you, the parent has to have a GED or high school diploma or utilize a tutor who has a GED or high school diploma, and there is no diploma/transcript issued (parents create diploma and transcript and have to send to colleges).
A...
High-School Credit Requirements
PHASE 1: ACADEMICS
What classes do I need to take?
That's a really important question, and is based on two factors:
- What credits are required to graduate high-school
- What credits are wanted by the colleges you are applying to
The answer to the first question is dependant upon the state and academic program you are with (if you are homeschooled check out the bottom of this article for a little more advice). We have a list below of the ranges of credit requirements for most states.
The second question is a lot easier. Most colleges have relatively straightforward credit requirements, and pretty much any state's basic graduation requirements would meet the admissions requirements for ~90% of schools. There are some top-tier colleges that are looking for more challenging academic workloads, and there are some specific departments/majors that might want more than the standard number of credits (engineering may prefer students with 4+ science credits, for instance). To find...
Math Worksheets, Videos and Resources
Math. The sheer word can strike terror in the hearts of parents and students alike. I’ve been tutoring math for 13 years, and the number of technology tools to help students learn math has grown exponentially. For those times when you need some extra support, here is my top collection of resources for more practice and help (I am not paid for any of these recommendations):
WORSKHEETS
Sometimes all that’s needed is some extra practice. Here are some websites that can allow you to create or locate free worksheets:
Free, pre-created worksheets for every primary concept pre-algebra through calculus.
While not as extensive as Kuta Software, Math-Drills still has a robust number of math worksheets available.
A collection of math worksheets, practice problems and videos for Algebra 1, Algebra 2, the PSAT and the SAT.
This website...
Tennessee Hope Scholarship VS The Tennessee Promise: What's The Difference?
2023 TENNESSEE PROMISE APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1
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Okay, so I'm just going to say, if you don't live in Tennessee, this post isn't for you.
Talk to you later!
But...if you do (like myself) live in the great state of Tennessee, keep reading...
I received a question last week asking "what is the difference between the Tennessee Hope Scholarship and the Tennessee Promise?"
Fair question.
While the TN websites for each are fairly straightforward, there really isn't that much that concisely deals with what the difference is between the two, so I wanted to address that here.
SHORT ANSWER: The Tennessee Hope Scholarship is a 4-year scholarship funded by the state lottery that can be applied to any college/university in Tennessee.
The Tennessee Promise Scholarship covers the full tuition for an associate's degree at certain...