Homeschool Miscellaneous Helps

        Distance Learning Links

        • http://www.globallearningstrategies.org/    Accelerated Distance Learning  by Brad Voeller
        • http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html
        • COSC Exam Plans  Download Word Doc. Example you can modify for your needs.

        Apologetics Links

        • http://www.Swordsearcher.com    THE MOST incredible Bible Program for peanuts in comparison to other programs of like quality. Check this out!

        Civics, Government, American History & Debate

        • http://www.motesoft.org/USC.html    You won't believe this resource!  Includes over 450 pages of video, images, music, documents, vocals and a web browser—a 23MB program with such topics as: · Complete US Constitution · Declaration of Independence · Documents before 1776 · Documents for Right and War for Independence · Documents for a Constitutions · Background documents · All 50 States’ Constitution · Founding Fathers Documents · Federalists Papers · Anti-Federalists Papers · Tests and Quizzes · Music-- patriotic songs · Pictures/Images · Vocals—Hear the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights and more · Data on all United States Supreme Court Chief Justices · Time Lines · Built-In-Constitutional Web Browser (Internet required) And much more!!! System Requirements: Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.x, 2000 or XP.
          Introductory Offer: The Software is Free--You only pay $5 for S&H and that's all!

        Math Worksheets

        • http://themathworksheetsite.com/   Creates an endless supply of math worksheets.
        • Book Report Form Children Can Fill Out
        • http://www.aop.com/sos/News_2006_03_04.php   Switched on Schoolhouse from Alpha Omega.
        • http://www.flashmaster.com/   Handheld computer with a large, crisp LCD and multiple features

        Language

        • http://www.calvertschool.org/engine/content.do?BT_CODE=CES1884   Calvert Spelling Program
        • www.splashesfromtheriver.com/   The most Incredible Grammar Program!
        • http://www.greatbooksprogram.org   Another Classic Books List for Book Clubs

        Integrated Unit Studies

        • http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/Philosophy/why_tapestry.htm   -
          Really Interesting Integrated Curriculum!  Take a Look!

        Student ID Cards

        • http://www.myidcard.net/   Customizable Homeschool PVC and Affordable ID Cards

        Debate and Legal Camps and Clubs

        • http://www.ncfca.org/   National Christian Forensic Communication Association (Debate League)
        • http://www.trainingminds.org/   Bluebook Debate Camp
        • http://www.tpjudicial.org/event_location/index.html   TeenPact Judicial Leadership
        • http://www.generationjoshua.org/   Generation Joshua ~ Constitutional Law Course and Student Club
        • http://conlaw.hslda.org/cms/Default.aspx?tabid=79   Constitutional Law Course

        Transcripts & Diplomas

        • Diplomas   http://www.homeschooldiploma.com/diplomas/high_school_homeschool.php
        • Download a copy of a Transcript example that you can modify to meet your purposes.

        Fundraising Information to Help Pay for these Camps (They tend to get expensive after a while)

        • Download a copy of one of our raffle tickets, which can be modified.
        • Download a copy of one of our raffle flyers, which can be modified.
        • Download a copy of the raffle cross-reference that keeps track of tickets.
        • http://www.oag.state.tx.us/AG_Publications/pdfs/raffle.pdf   Texas Raffle Legalities Information

        Typical General Minimum GRADUATION Requirements
        Some states may vary

        Typical minimum 17-1/2 credits required for graduation are:

        4 English
        2 Math
        2 Science (1 must include a "lab")
        1 Social Studies
        1 US History
        1 Phys. Ed.
        1 Fine Arts
        1/2 (0.5) Computer Skills
        1/2 (0.5) Health
        4.5 Electives, your choice.

        How to Figure Your GPA
        The grades you receive are given as letters. Your GPA, or grade point average, is computed as a number. Northwest also allows grades to be given with a plus or a minus. Here is the grading scale:
        Grade Points
        A 4.0
        A- 3.7
        B+ 3.3
        B 3.0
        B- 2.7
        C+ 2.3
        C 2.0
        C- 1.7
        D+ 1.3
        D 1.0
        D- 0.7
        F 0.0

        Here's how you figure your GPA. Take your grade for a course and convert it to points. Multiply those points by the number of credits the class was worth. Add up all the points from all your classes. Divide that number by the total number of credits you took. Here's an example.
        Course Grade Points Credits Total
        Health B 3.0 2 6.0
        English B+ 3.3 3 9.9
        Math A- 3.7 3 11.1
        Biology B 3.0 4 12.0
        History C 2.0 3 6.0
        Total 15 45

        45 points divided by 15 credits equals a 3.0 GPA

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