Hard as it is to believe, this summer is winding down. The beginning of a new school year is just around the bend. Christmas is only four short months away. Ack! Sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you.
I took a trip to the office supply store the other day and got sidetracked browsing through all the new school supplies. Folders, notebooks, pens, post-its, planners … it all inspires the writer in me and brings back happy memories of the days when I was homeschooled myself.
With the new school year just around the corner, it’s time to get to planning! As you’re gearing up, you may be wondering what to do with your highschoolers. Many parents feel intimidated by higher level courses and are left scratching their heads as to how their teens will be able to learn everything they need to know to prepare for college.
Today I want to share a nifty resource with you: The Potter’s School.
The Potter’s School offers live, online courses to homeschooled students from grades 7-12. The types of classes cover a wide range of subjects – practically anything that a student would need or want to take in junior high or high school. Once a student registers and enrolls in a course, their class will “meet” once a week for 90 minutes online via Internet conferencing. During the rest of the week the student will work on the course on their own with their parents’ guidance when needed.
Both my sisters and I have taken classes from The Potter’s School, and I highly recommend their program. Not only is it a great way to cover higher level subjects in high school, but it’s also a great way to see what an online course is like. Then, if your student wants to pursue college via distance learning, they will have a good idea of what to expect.
Check out The Potter’s School today. It may just be what you’ve been looking for to give your highschoolers the college preparation they need!
Amanda Suryan is a homeschool graduate and former distance learning student. She has an amazing mini-course about accelerated distance learning called, "Five Reasons Why You Should Consider Becoming a Distance Learner!" To claim your FREE copy, visit: http://www.DistanceLearnerSite.com
