Becky Cooke
High School Coordinator
Becky Cooke and her husband Jim homeschooled their three children from kindergarten until college using an eclectic assortment of teaching resources. She enjoys using these same skills to equip parents to successfully teach their children through the high school years and to encourage them to enjoy doing so.
After sending her children off to university, Becky helped develop HSLDA's Homeschooling Thru High School program including its high school website. She brings a wealth of experience and friendly advice to share with families who are navigating these challenging, yet exciting years. She ministers to families as she speaks at homeschool meetings and conferences. She co-authors articles on high school topics as well as brochures and a monthly high school email newsletter which reach homeschooling families nationwide. In addition, Becky provides personal consultation and a listening ear to HSLDA members with homeschool questions and concerns along with information and direction on college admission and testing. In her “spare” time, she edits books, articles, and magazines for several authors and publishers, is active in Precepts upon Precepts Bible Study, and mentors international collegiate women studying in the Washington, D. C. area. She also sits on the board of Breakthrough Intercessors Prayer Ministry.
| Title: | Building on a Sure Foundation: Staying the Course through High School | | Length: | 1 hour
| Type:
| Workshop
| Topic:
| Education, Teens
| Audience:
| All
| Description:
| As your child grows older, you may be considering high school at home - but you've got your doubts! Why is homeschooling high school a crucial decision for your teen? How is it possible? What help is available? We'll answer your questions; but more importantly, we'll encourage and challenge you to explore the steps you should take as you weigh the possibility of teaching high school at home.
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| Title: | Developing a Plan for High School: Sample Four-Year Plans | | Length: | 1 hour
| Type:
| Workshop
| Topic:
| College, Education, Teens
| Audience:
| Junior and Senior High Parents
| Description:
| How do you plan a program for your high school homeschooler? What subjects do you teach and when? Do you follow a basic high school plan, a general college prep plan, or a rigorous college prep plan? How do you evaluate credits? Determine grades for a course? What about the need for a transcript and diploma? If you are just beginning to think about homeschooling during the high school years, this seminar will help you organize your thoughts and begin laying the groundwork for a viable four-year plan.
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| Title: | Extracurricular Activities: Jazz Up Your High School Program | | Length: | 1 hour
| Type:
| Workshop
| Topic:
| Education, Teens
| Audience:
| All
| Description:
| Because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, adding extracurricular activities to your high school program will increase your teen’s enthusiasm and motivation during these years. Wisely choosing these activities provides opportunities for your teen to follow an interest, hone his talents, serve others, or simply enjoy new experiences. But, setting limits is important, too! Come and hear ideas and suggestions for you to consider as you explore the many different extracurricular options.
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| Title: | High School Transcript Clinic: Practical Help and Tips | | Length: | 1 hour
| Type:
| | Topic:
| Education, Teens
| Audience:
| Junior and Senior High Parents
| Description:
| Creating a high school transcript is easy yet a vital part of your child’s high school records. In this interactive, practical seminar you’ll create a transcript that can be used as a pattern when designing your own. We’ll guide you through transcript essentials, evaluation of credit, grading guidelines and scales, and calculation of grade point averages (GPA’s). In addition, you’ll receive sample transcripts depicting other formats for you to consider.
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| Title: | Homeschooling the College Bound: Successfully Navigating the Road to Admission | | Length: | 1 hour
| Type:
| Workshop
| Topic:
| College, Education, Teens
| Audience:
| Junior and Senior High Parents
| Description:
| If your child’s post–high school plans include college, you’ll want to carefully plan out his high school years. This seminar will provide you with tips and resources to help you better understand how you can prepare your high schooler for the challenges of college, as well as aid you in helping him select and apply to colleges as a homeschooled student. You’ll receive information on making the most of a college visit, interacting with college admissions officers, and gathering the information needed for the college application.
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| Title: | Homeschooling Thru High School: Turning the Impossible Trek into an Enjoyable Journey | | Length: | 1 hour
| Type:
| Workshop
| Topic:
| Education, Encouragement, Motivational, Teens
| Audience:
| Junior and Senior High Parents
| Description:
| HSLDA’s Homeschooling Thru High School program was born out of a desire to help parents continue homeschooling throughout the high school years. The high school section on HSLDA’s website provides tons of valuable information for those who are just thinking about high school or who are already immersed in the high school years. We’ll take you on a tour of the web pages and give you an overview of the “You Can Do It,” “Before High School,” “During High School,” and “After High School” sections. HSLDA is with you from the first days of homeschooling right through graduation day!
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| Title: | Recordkeeping for High School: Simplifying the Process | | Length: | 1 hour
| Type:
| Workshop
| Topic:
| Education, Teens
| Audience:
| Junior and Senior High Parents
| Description:
| Why is documentation of high school course work important? Keeping good records does not need to be time consuming or burdensome; it will actually save you time and effort in the long run. Learn what, when, and how to track your student's progress through high school.
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| Title: | Teaching Options to Diversify Your High School Program | | Length: | 1 hour
| Type:
| Workshop
| Topic:
| Education, Teens
| Audience:
| Junior and Senior High Parents
| Description:
| Once a child hits the high school years, a myriad of teaching options for providing high school courses becomes available: parent-taught classes, co-op classes, private tutors, community college courses, online courses, and correspondence schools. Each option is viable, yet which should you pursue for your child?
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| Title: | The College Admissions Process: The Homeschooled Student's Guide | | Length: | 1 hour
| Type:
| Workshop
| Topic:
| College, Education, Teens
| Audience:
| Junior and Senior High Parents
| Description:
| You are not only your child’s teacher, you are also his guidance counselor! Find out how to maneuver through the entire college admissions process, from narrowing down the selection of colleges to filling out college applications, applying for financial aid, and asking the right questions that will help you discern whether your child is spiritually, academically, and emotionally prepared for college.
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| Title: | Wind for Your Sails: Encouragement for Teaching High School | | Length: | 1 hour
| Type:
| Workshop
| Topic:
| Encouragement, Motivational, Teens
| Audience:
| Junior and Senior High Parents
| Description:
| Scripture says to refresh the weary with a word. Homeschooling is a tough job, but God’s Word is overflowing with refreshing words that will help you put all things—even algebra lessons!—in proper perspective. Homeschool moms are not teaching merely academic lessons, we are teaching eternal truths. Come and be reminded of the Lord’s interaction and involvement with you as you homeschool your high schooler.
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HSLDA High School Coordinators Becky Cooke and Diane Kummer are available to speak as a team or individually. Becky and Diane would be pleased to discuss seminar topics in depth and assist you in choosing seminars that would benefit your group/conference needs. Day-long high school symposiums may also be arranged. Contact them to inquire about their availability at highschool@hslda.org 
Since her workshops are offered as a free service to the homeschooling community, Becky simply requests that all of her traveling and related expenses be covered. |
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