Homeschooling High School: Overcoming Fears and Thriving – Carrie De Francisco, Part 2 (Through the Years Series)

Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution

"I literally had to learn how to get out of the way and trust the process." ~ Carrie De Francisco

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Are you considering homeschooling your teen through high school but feeling overwhelmed? Join Carrie De Francisco and Yvette Hampton as they dive deep into homeschooling high school, for this addition to our Homeschooling Through the Years Series. Learn about interest-led learning, creating a course of study, and preparing your student for life after graduation - whether that's college or a career. Carrie shares her experience homeschooling her own kids and offers practical advice for overcoming common fears and challenges. Don't miss this encouraging conversation!

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Discussion Questions:

1. What fears or concerns do you have about homeschooling through high school? How can Carrie's perspective help address those fears?

2. In what ways does an "interest-led learning" or "unschooling" approach differ from a more traditional homeschool experience? What are the potential benefits and challenges of each?

3. What two key questions does Carrie recommend asking yourself and your teen before starting the high school homeschool journey? Why are these critical to consider upfront?

4. How can understanding your "why" for homeschooling help guide important decisions about curriculum, activities, and goals for the high school years?

5. How can creating a "course of study" provide a helpful roadmap for the high school years? What resources are available to help parents develop one?

6. Under what circumstances might taking a "5th year" or "super-senior" year of high school be beneficial for a homeschooled student?

7. How can homeschool students still participate in quintessential high school experiences like prom, senior portraits, and graduation if desired? What creative solutions have you seen or could you imagine?

8. Should parents be concerned about potential "holes" in their homeschooled student's high school education? Why or why not?

9. In what ways can learning to "teach themselves" serve homeschool graduates well in college and adulthood? How can parents cultivate lifelong learners?

10. What encouragement did you take away from this conversation about embracing the homeschool high school journey? What perspective shift was most impactful for you?

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