Homeschooling Through High School ~ Standardized Testing
1:01 AM, May. 13, 2009
The words standardized testing bring shortness of breath, chest pain, and panic attacks to many who are homeschooling high school students. The fear of the unknown breathes panic into our very existence. What if our child doesn't test high enough to get into the school of their choice? What if the test reveals holes in my instruction to them over the years? What if we can't test high enough to qualify for scholarship money? What if my student just isn't a good "standardized test" taker?
I remember feeling this way, and as my third son nears his junior year in high school, I have heard that old person on my shoulder try to begin whispering in my ear once again. I have to remind myself of a few things that have come from my experience with the first two boys and I want to share a few of these things with you.
If God is in control of everything, then he is definitely in control of my child's test scores.
If God is in control of my child's test scores, then he can open the doors to the right college for my child.
If God wants my child at a particular school, he will provide the way.
I need to make sure to document my child's high school activities and curriculum as a backup to standardized test scores.
For example:
Keep a complete and detailed reading list of the classic and recreational literature that my student has read throughout their high school career.
Keep copies of their written work.
Keep letters of recommendation from employers and teachers they have had for classes outside of the home.
Keep detailed accounts of leadership activites and opportunites throughout your child's high school career.
Keep detailed accounts of all extra-curricular activities and opportunities throughout your child's high school career.
Keep pictures of your student's projects created throughout their high column.
Trusting God to supply and doing our best to showcase our student's potential, abilities, character and strengths go along way toward peace of mind. When all is said and done, prayer is your key to peace of mind and a deep trust in God's sovereignty to lead and direct in your student's life now and in the future.
Faith and Courage,
Lori Lane
Lori is married to the love of her life John and together they have four sons ranging in age from 23 down to 11. She is the author of “Beginning With The End In Mind”, a frequent speaker on home education, family and the arts, as well as serving as the Executive Director of The Artios Academies. (www.artiosacademies.com) You can see some of the pictures of their home in the central Colorado Rockies by visiting Lori’s website at www.theendinmind.net where you will receive encouragement for the journey.
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