When you hit the high school years, yes, you need a plan, and it's best to stick with it instead of flip flopping around. But that doesn't mean you throw out all the fun! Learn how to relax through the high school years with special guest Candice Kelly who has already graduated one son.
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QUOTABLES
Candice: "... when you get into high school, you really have to have a four year plan. You can't just wing it, year by year."
Candice: "... before we're concerned about not hitting certain milestones, maybe we need to really look at ... well, what is our plan? And, is this plan actually a customized plan for this child?"
Candice: "... the number one thing I would say to myself is just relax."
TIMESTAMPS
03:40Introduction to the guest, Candice Kelly who has a 7th grader, a 10th grader, and one graduate. Subscribe to Candice's Homeschool on the Hill YouTube channel.
05:04 Candice's story about flip flopping between homeschooling and public school with her oldest because of her fears about homeschooling high school.
06:11 Why, in many states, you really need to choose how you are going to do high school and then stick with it.
09:31 How your role changes as a homeschool mom during the high school years.
11:18 Taking the courses alongside your teen.
13:24 How Candice is using her son's online course to allow for more independence and responsibility.
16:23 How BookShark's 4-day schedule helps make high school years enjoyable.
20:47 The challenge of athletics for homeschoolers in high school.
27:07 Remember that kids can earn high school credits before they are freshmen if the course work applies.
27:45 You do not have to teach it all yourself! There are so many options for online courses, co-ops, and dual enrollment.
28:24 Your teens will spend more and more time away from home, so enjoy your final years with them.
30:13 Preparing teens for college and for life.
31:14 Help your teens towards independence. Outside accountability is good for this.
31:59 How to motivate a resistant high schooler. Candice shares how her son likes to work ahead on his lessons late at night.
33:31 It's okay to help your teens. They aren't expected to be totally independent.
35:04 Be sure your high school plan is custom for the individual teen, not based on comparisons to others.
37:27 Even when teens are working independently, be sure to have regular check-ins to discuss the work and connect emotionally.
38:59 Candice's advice to her younger self: "I would say, 'Oh my gosh, Candice Kelly, relax. It is not that big of a deal."
39:16 Making a high school transcript is not a big deal. But do talk to someone in your state who knows what's required for graduation.
SPECIAL SEGMENTS
01:26 Self-care Your Way
25:21 What We’re Reading
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