Shows
Homeschool Talk with HCSThe Importance of District Representative Office VisitsJoin Principal Vicki Stormoen and special guest, private homeschool mom, Jennifer Avilla as they discuss how to help defend the freedom to privately homeschool our children via friendly office visits to your district representative.Use the Family Protections Ministries website to find your local legislator: https://fpmca.org/myrep/Jennifer Avila may be contacted via text at (951) 364-4494 or email: districtvisithelp@privatemail.com Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 2024-09-2333 min
Homeschool Talk with HCSHomeschooled Moms Now Homeschooling Their KidsPrincipal Vicki Stormoen talks to HCS moms Michelle Conover, Jessie Hughes, and Emily Weld who are all homeschool graduates now homeschooling their own children. Listen in as they discuss their own experiences as homeschoolers and why they are now homeschooling their own children. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 2024-09-0344 min
Homeschool Talk with HCSKeeping the First Thing FirstJoin Principal Vicki Stormoen as she reminds us all of what our true priority is in the homeschooling of our children and how to keep that as the priority throughout the school year. This episode also contains an interview with staff member Kaylee Morris, who is launching our new Student Counseling service this fall. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 2024-08-1214 min
Homeschool Talk with HCSProtecting Private HomeschoolingIn this special summer edition episode, Principal Vicki Stormoen discusses the fragile blessing of private homeschooling and how we can work to ensure this freedom remains intact in California. She also shares some things we offer here at HCS to help avoid homeschool burnout. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 2024-07-1516 min
Homeschool Talk with HCSA Closer Look At CHEAHCS member and President of CHEA Andrew Vandever joins Principal Vicki Stormoen on the latest episode of the podcast discussing who CHEA is, what they do for the homeschooling community, and information about the annual upcoming May convention.CHEA of California website: https://www.cheaofca.org/ Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 2024-04-1521 min
Homeschool Talk with HCSImparting a Biblical Worldview to Our ChildrenHCS mom, Allison Wardrip, joins Principal Vicki Stormoen on the latest episode of the podcast discussing the importance of teaching a biblical worldview to our children. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 2024-04-0124 min
Homeschool Talk with HCSA Closer Academic Look At the Junior High YearsIn this episode, Principal Vicki shares the academic skills that homeschooling parents should solidify and prepare in their junior high students to ensure success in their high school years. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 2024-02-0520 min
Homeschool Talk with HCSHomeschooling Special Needs StudentsJoin Principal Vicki Stormoen and Special Needs Consultant Mary Resenbeck as they discuss the topic of homeschooling students who have special needs and/or learning challenges. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 2023-10-3022 min
Homeschool Talk with HCSAccreditation: What Is It? Does It Matter?Join Principal Vicki Stormoen and Assistant Principal Jane Richards as they address a commonly raised question about accreditation: what it is, why HCS is not accredited, and does it really matter. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 2023-09-2516 min
Homeschool Talk with HCSSeven Homeschooling ApproachesJoin Principal Vicki Stormoen as she discusses seven of the more often discussed homeschooling approaches and gives some curriculum suggestions for each. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 2023-09-0520 min
Homeschool Talk with HCSMotivation For the New School YearListen in as Principal Vicki shares four tips ( two do's and two don'ts) on getting your new homeschool year off to a great start. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 2023-08-0715 min
Homeschool Talk with HCSEvaluating Your Homeschool YearJoin Principal Vicki Stormoen for the final podcast of the 2022-2023 school year as she discusses the four C's for your year-end homeschool evaluation as well as encourages everyone to stay vigilant for the rights of private homeschoolers. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 2023-06-0515 min
Homeschool Talk with HCSPublic Funding and Private HomeschoolingSchool choice, vouchers, ESAs, Charter Schools....what is the private homeschooling position on these topics that are in the headlines of educational news? Listen to the latest podcast by principal Vicki Stormoen to hear what those in private homeschooling advocacy groups have to say about such things.Links:HCS FAQsFamily Protection MinistriesFPM Article: Should We Take Government Money for Private Education? Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 2023-04-2426 min
Homeschool Talk with HCSHomeschooling With Multiple Little OnesHow can I possibly homeschool and give each child one on one time when I have multiple little ones? That's a very common question when parents are considering this journey. In this podcast episode, HCS moms, Ashley Collins and Natalie Wical share tips and encouragement for parents in this season of life. From finding quiet time to accepting the days that don't happen the way you had planned, be encouraged by these wise and courageous young homeschooling moms. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_M...2023-03-2728 min
Homeschool Talk with HCSMission Accomplished - Graduating Your Last StudentIn this podcast episode, HCS Assistant Principal Jane Richards, Communications Director Lilia Sepulveda, and long time HCS mom Debbie Vannoy share the bittersweet experience of graduating their final student from homeschool. They provide encouragement to stay the course and advice on how to prepare for this amazing milestone. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 2023-03-1341 min
Homeschool Talk with HCSThe Benefits of Class Day Co-OpsIn this podcast episode, HCS Principal Vicki Stormoen and Assistant Principal Jane Richards are joined by class day leads, Emily Weld (EC), Allison Wardrip (Escondido), Cecilia Leffew (Bonita), and Lydia Amos (Clairemont) to discuss the great benefits of participating in a class day co-op as part of your homeschooling efforts. They also present the current teaching needs in their particular campus in hopes of motivating parents to step into these roles to grow and strengthen their class day community Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org...2023-02-1338 min
Homeschool Talk with HCSMotivation for Second SemesterCongratulations, you have made it through the first half of the school year! This podcast episode offers motivation and encouragement to approach the second semester with renewed purpose and focus on why you started this homeschool journey in the first place. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay 2023-01-3018 min