Upcoming HOME Workshops and presentations:
Getting Started in
Homeschooling
June 8, 2002 at 2:00pm
at the HOME Office in Hope
If
you are homeschooling for the first time, then you will want to attend
this upcoming seminar. If you are a veteran homeschooler, come to shop,
learn, and share your experience with others. For more HOME events
visit our website at http://www.homeschoolersofmaine.org/event_calendar.htm
The Heart of HOME Bookstore is on
site to provide access to curriculum and resources for workshop attendees!
Home-based Non-approved Private
Schools
Thursday, May 23 at 7:00pm at the HOME Office in Hope (207) 763-2880
If you are interested in learning
more about this option for satisfying the compulsory attendance
requirement, then you will want to attend this upcoming workshop. Please
share this information with other homeschoolers who may benefit from the
workshop. For more HOME events visit our website at
http://www.homeschoolersofmaine.org/event_calendar.htm
Nehemiah Institute:
NI is a unique Christian ministry providing a one-of-a-kind Christian
worldview testing and training program to families, schools and churches.
NI offers several tests that measure and assess worldview. NI is offering a
special reduced price on the junior high version of the PEERS test for
grades 7-8 or 9. NI encourages teachers/parents to also take the
PEERS tests with their students." Visit their website at http://www.nehemiahinstitute.com
Families of Twins:
A web newsletter for homeschooling families of twins. Contact Margie Downey, Founder and
President of Home School Families of Twins,1112 Eton Drive, Richardson, TX
75080,Phone 972-234-6818
E-mail: Margie.hsft@juno.com
Website: www.flash.net/~hsft
Voice of Democracy:
The Voice of Democracy is an annual national audio essay contest that
is designed to foster patriotism by giving high school students in grades
9 through 12 the opportunity to voice their opinion about their personal
obligations as an American and address their responsibility to our
country. Created in 1947, the scholarship program annually provides
more than $2.5 million in scholarships. Contestants write and record a
three to five minute essay on an annual theme. Each Department's first
place winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., plus
the opportunity to compete for national scholarships. The first place
national winner receives a $25,000 scholarship. All
national scholarships are paid directly to the American university,
college or vocational/technical school as selected by the recipient. The
2002-2003 theme is "Freedom's Obligation." Deadline for entries
is November 1, 2002. For more information click on http://www.vfw.org/yourtown/you_VoiceOf.htm
National Christian Homeschool Basketball
Championships' Summer Coaches and Players Clinic:
This is a three-day event, with seminars and games for all
participants. The Clinic takes place during August first through third.
Also, the clinic is open to all coaches and all varsity level players. To
receive more information please send an email to home_school_nationals@hotmail.com,
or give us a call at 405-789-9700 (extensions: Jerry 111, Caleb 110).
Homeschool Community Gains Access To
Scholastic.Com
Through the patient efforts of many homeschool parents, Scholastic
Inc., the largest publisher of children's books in the world, has begun
giving home school parents the access to resources and discounts it gives
to public school teachers. Read more about it
on the HSLDA website at http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=374
Planning for College?
Visit the websites below for valuable information:
 | CLEP exams are widely accepted by colleges and
cover the material generally included in general education
requirements of the first two years of college www.collegeboard.org/clep |
| Advanced-placement (AP) courses have grown
increasingly important in admission to top colleges. AP gives you
the chance to try college-level work in high school, and to gain
valuable skills and study habits for college. If you get a
"qualifying" grade on the AP Exam, there are thousands of
colleges worldwide that will give credit or advanced placement for
your efforts. For more information visit http://www.collegeboard.com/ap/students/index.html |
| Visit this site for information regarding PSAT
and SAT tests: http://www.collegeboard.com/testing/0,1136,3-0-0-0,00.html |
| FAFSA opens the door to the federal student
financial aid process. Find out what you can expect from beginning to
end at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ |
| For information regarding scholarships for Maine students go to FAME's website at www.famemaine.com. You'll find a good list of many Maine scholarships there. |
Events and Opportunities of Interest
Summit 2002 at Bryan College:
A two-week student leadership conference
for students ages 16-21, July 14-26. The Summit helps to equip students to
articulate an intelligent, compassionate Christian worldview. AND, it
motivates them to lead. The impact of this program lasts for YEARS, not
just weeks. James Dobson, Josh McDowell, Chuck Colson and others highly
recommend it. Go to http://www.bryan.edu/worldview/summit/index.html for
more information.
Cedarville University Debate Institute:
July 15 - July 27 - At Cedarville University's Policy Debate
Institute, high school students are trained not only for
interscholastic debate competition, but also to compete in the world of
ideas and to express arguments in a winsome and convincing manner. As part
of their mission, they also seek to equip Christian
communicators so that they are able to present a message in such a way
that a wider public might accept it. For more information visit
http://www.cedarville.edu/dept/sumsch/
summerstudies/debate.htm
Cedarville University Summer Studies:
A program for high school juniors, June 10 to June 29, 2002. Picture
yourself earning college credit as a junior in high school! As a Summer
Studies student you'll enjoy 24-hour access to CedarNet, the
award-winning, campus-wide computer network. The Program runs for three
weeks beginning in mid-June and includes classes in Earth Science, Western
Literature, Christian Life and Thought, Introduction to Theatre, and
Introduction to Computers. Visit http://www.cedarville.edu/dept/sumsch/summerstudies
/summerstudiescourseschedule.htm for
more information.
Visit http://www.state.me.us/ifw/education/edu.htm for a complete calendar of spring and summer events at the Maine Wildlife Park, Swan Island and the Pine Tree Arboretum.
Support for Parents of Wayward Children:
A monthly newsletter called “Sowing in Tears” The format contains
testimonies or words of encouragement from parent to parent (no judgmental
comments will be included), as well as lists of resources which people
have found helpful. Any parent, grandparent or sibling will be welcome to
contribute. If you are interested in becoming part of this network please
send your email address to: csoden47@starband.net.
Your name will not show up on the distribution list, and you may remain
anonymous with anything you send, unless you request otherwise, in
writing. Contact with other parents will be strictly up to you. If you don’t
have email, you may send your name and address to: Mrs. Cathie Soden, 1607
State Hwy. 150, Parkman , ME 04443 and to receive a copy. If
there is anything you would like to share in the newsletter at this time,
please send it to Cathie. All replies will be kept confidential.
World Book:
World provides a very helpful scope and sequence chart on the Parent
Resource Center page at their website. To find the Typical Course of
Study, go to http://www2.worldbook.com/parents/index.asp
Brain Builder - Math:
The author claims that this game includes more than 500 million
puzzles (go ahead, prove him wrong) that build skills in addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division. The game includes three levels
of stomach-churning math problems: basic, intermediate, and advanced. It
costs $15, but you can try it out for free. Download it here:
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/
0,fid,7504,tk,sbx,00.asp
If you want more algebra, fractions (no, no
please, no), or percentages, visit the company's Web site at:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/softwar1.htm
Math Assault II:
Are your kids fourth- to ninth-grade students? They'll probably enjoy
Math Assault II, a free DOS-based learning program that uses word problems
to help students learn math. With about 500 problems, it eases their way
through decimals, fractions, ratios, and anxiety-causing
percentages and proportions. Try it on for size:
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/
0,fid,2350,tk,sbx,00.asp
Welcome to Algebra Online:
Algebra Online a pretty incredible site. For instance, type an
algebraic formula you're having trouble with and the site simplifies it
for you. There's also help with calculus, equations, and matrices, all
words that send shivers down my spine. http://www.algebra-online.com
Warning: The Algebra Online site is ad-based, so
it has *lots* of flashing banner ads. Use an ad blocker if they really
bother you. Download AdSubtract, as a blocker at
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/
0,fid,7090,tk,sbx,00.asp
GoMath.com:
This must be the premier spot for online tutorials. It's a stunning site
that covers geometry, physics, and SAT math. It even provides free online
math help for K-12. http://gomath.com
Quia:
Vying with GoMath for the tutorial championship is Quia, another
stunning site. This site offers 20 categories of math problems using Java
games to keep the kids interested (and probably you as well). BTW, Quia is
short for Quintessential Instructional Archive. http://www.quia.com/dir/math/
QuickMath:
Here's where to go to get answers for math problems in algebra,
graphs, and other mathematical equations. http://www.quickmath.com
A+ Math:
Are you (or your kids) struggling with basic math, geometry, and
fractions? Try A+ Math. It's ideal if you're still using your fingers to
figure out addition and subtraction. http://www.aplusmath.com
Reflex Test Page: http://www.happyhub.com/network/reflex
