RESOURCES

HOMESCHOOLING RESOURCES

HSLDA

https://hslda.org/

Khan Academy

https://www.khanacademy.org/

Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool

https://allinonehomeschool.com/

Time4Learning

https://www.time4learning.com/

Outschool

https://outschool.com/

Bravewriter

https://bravewriter.com/

Power Homeschool

https://www.powerhomeschool.org/

Cathy Duffy's 102 Top Homeschool Curriculum Picks

https://a.co/d/09BhgEAJ

Science Fun for Everyone

https://www.sciencefun.org/

Spelling Power

https://a.co/d/02Tq9sW0

Bob Book Series - We loved the Bob Books! They were great in teaching both of my children how to read.

https://a.co/d/07YfjvRS

Classical Reading List 

• A Farewell to Arms - Ernest Hemingway

• Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

• Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll

• Anne of Green Gables - L.M. Montgomery 

• Brave New World - Alex Huxley

• Invisible Man - Ralph Ellison 

• The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald 

• Gone with the Wind -  Margaret Mitchell 

• The Catcher in the Rye - J.D. Salinger

• Treasure Island - Robert Lewis Stevenson 

• The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien

• The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood - Howard Pyle 

• The Story of My Life - Helen Keller (true story of a blind and deaf woman)

• Peter Pan - JM Barrie

• The Wizard of Oz - Baum L. Frank

• Watership Down - Richard Adams (a favorite in our home!)

• The Incredible Journey - Sheila Burnford 

• The Phantom Tollbooth - Norton Juster 

• Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte

• The Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer 

• Great Expectations - Charles Dickens

DUAL ENROLLMENT AND COLLEGE CREDIT RESOURCES

Modern States

https://modernstates.org/ 

Arizona State Universal Learner Program to earn college credit only if you like your grade. Low risk, high reward! Cost effective, too at only $25 per class and pay if you want added to your transcript.

https://ea.asu.edu/

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS RESOURCES

If you're looking for more information and resources on the college application process, college admissions, and related topics, there are several reputable sources you can explore. Here are some valuable resources I have trusted:

COLLEGE BOARD

The College Board's website provides a wide range of information about the SAT, ACT, college search, financial aid, and other aspects of the college application process. They also offer tools like the BigFuture college search and scholarship search.  Website: [College Board]https://www.collegeboard.org/

COMMON APPLICATION

If you plan to use the Common Application for your college applications, their website offers guidance on the application process, including tips, tutorials, and a list of member colleges. Website: [Common Application] https://www.commonapp.org/

NACAC - National Association for College Admission Counseling

NACAC is a professional organization for college admissions counselors. Their website provides valuable resources for students and parents, including information on college fairs, college admission trends, and college planning. Website: [NACAC] https://www.nacacnet.org/

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION and FAFSA

The U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website offers comprehensive information on federal financial aid programs, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Website: [Federal Student Aid] https://studentaid.ed.gov/     [FAFSA] https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

BIGFUTURE PLANNING PLATFORM

BigFuture is a college planning platform that offers information on colleges and universities, career exploration, and financial aid. It also provides tools to help you plan your college application journey. Website: [BigFuture] https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/  

NICHE

Niche is an online platform that provides reviews and ranking data for colleges and universities. You can learn about school rankings, grades, scholarship information, location, type, size, programs, student demographics and reviews written by students and parents. Website: [Niche] https://www.niche.com/

COLLEGEVINE

CollegeVine is best known for providing comprehensive college admissions and guidance services. THey offer a range of tools and services such as counseling, essay review and editing, test prep, guidance on financial aid including FAFSA and CSS Profile, college search and selection, and interview preparation. They also have community forum where students can ask questions and utilize a free peer review of essays to get feedback from others who are in the process. Website: [CollegeVine] https://www.collegevine.com/

KHAN ACADEMY

Khan Academy offers free test prep resources for standardized tests like the SAT, as well as a wide range of educational content that can help with college readiness. Website: [Khan Academy] https://www.khanacademy.org/

EDUCATION USA

EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of advising centers around the world that provides information and assistance to international students interested in studying in the United States. Website: [EducationUSA] https://educationusa.state.gov/

STANDOUT SEARCH

Use this free database containing all internships, research opportunities, and summer programs for high school students. 

Website: [Standout Search Database] https://www.standoutsearch.com/