<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[HSLDA | High School Coordinator's Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[HSLDA RSS Feed : High School Coordinator's Blog]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>© 2009 HSLDA</copyright><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:34:24 EST</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Research Paper Contest]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp?a=s298]]></link><description><![CDATA[Homeschool Science Academy is sponsoring a research paper contest for students ages 11 &ndash; 18.&nbsp; Deadline for entries is January 31, 2010.&nbsp; First place is a Dell Vostra 1720 Laptop Computer (17 inch screen).&nbsp; This would be a great way to combine science and English as your teen researches the topic &ldquo;How Does Human Anatomy and/or Physiology Support the Biblical Account of the Creation of Humans?&rdquo;
]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:58:18 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lukeion Project Family Excursion to Turkey]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp?a=s297]]></link><description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a once in a lifetime graduation present for your teen that the whole family can enjoy? &nbsp;The Lukeion Project offers the ultimate in a homeschool field trip as Regan and Amy Barr, homeschool parents and archeologists, lead an 11-day excursion to Turkey.&nbsp;Stops include Troy, Istanbul, Ephesus, and many more. Space is limited, so act now!]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:26:51 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin Springs Family Media Videos]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp?a=s296]]></link><description><![CDATA[
Franklin Springs Family Media videos offer a great selection of titles including videos for fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, and the whole family.&nbsp; Take advantage now of purchasing discounted items just in time for the holidays.
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]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:23:29 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extracurricular Activities Record Sheet]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp?a=s295]]></link><description><![CDATA[During the high school years, your teen may participate in a number of different extracurricular activities such as community service, part time jobs, sports, music, and others.&nbsp; Keep track of these activities along with any awards/honors that your teen receives on a simple record sheet.
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]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:30:25 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Academic Info]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp?a=s292]]></link><description><![CDATA[Academic Info is a website that provides many free academic resources such as subject guides and education links.&nbsp; It is a secular site so you will want to exercise discretion in your use of the materials presented; however, the links on the site may be helpful as a starting point to do unit study research or to supplement your high school texts.&nbsp; The website also includes free high school tutorials in a number of different math areas.&nbsp; ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 9 Oct 2009 12:24:47 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeschool Science Academy Online Science Courses]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp?a=s291]]></link><description><![CDATA[September 30, 2009 is the deadline to sign up for spring classes beginning in January and still receive the 30% discount. Visit Homeschool Science Academy&rsquo;s site to choose from an array of interesting biology and anatomy and physiology classes. 
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To help hone your teen&rsquo;s writing skills, sign up for the &ldquo;Creation Research Paper&rdquo; contest. 
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Do you just need a supplement to your current biology or anatomy and physiology class? Then one of the anatomy and physiology weekend camps might be just the ticket! The next one is scheduled for October 30 &ndash; November 1, 2009.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:31:09 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Supplemental Material for AP Courses]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp?a=s290]]></link><description><![CDATA[
If your teen is tackling an AP course this school year and is thoroughly enjoying being immersed in the subject matter, you may want to have him/her check out additional study material from the free course ware offered by MIT in the following areas for high schoolers:&nbsp; AP Calculus, AP Biology, and AP Physics.
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]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:09:06 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[My College Calendar]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp?a=s289]]></link><description><![CDATA[My College Calendar, is a free service to help parents and students plot their course through highschool and the college admissions process. The site provides interactive tools to track a timeline for each year of high school as well as offers lots of additional information for these years. It&rsquo;s a great site to bookmark.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:31:35 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scholarships.com]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp?a=s288]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you are looking for an additional search engine for college scholarships, visit Scholarships.com. It&rsquo;s a free service!]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:30:32 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classy Service]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp?a=s287]]></link><description><![CDATA[Does your young adult have an interest in training for a career in household management for wealthy clientele? Starkey International Institute for Household Management offers training in the proper ways of professional household managers, personal assistants, private chefs and butlers. There is an eight week training period before being placed with a client. Classes cover food preparation, housekeeping, cleaning, property maintenance, event coordination, vendor management, safety and property protection, and much more. Mrs. Starkey sums up her company &ndash; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s about etiquette, manners and graciousness.&rdquo;]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 5 Sep 2009 11:24:57 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resource for a Western Civilization Course]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp?a=s286]]></link><description><![CDATA[Vision Forum recently released a DVD series on Christianity and Western Civilization.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are planning to teach World History this year and wish to add some supplemental spice to your course, this series might just be that answer for you. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:43:37 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAT Essay Prep ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp?a=s285]]></link><description><![CDATA[For those of you thinking about having your teens take the SAT college admissions test this year, help is available for your child to learn to write essays under a time restraint. Courses are offered through Institute for Excellence in Writing . In addition, the College Board&nbsp;offers free help, tips, and samples of well written SAT essays. Other sites to consider are Free SAT Essay&nbsp;and SAT Prep Help. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:38:30 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic New Voices Writing Competition]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp?a=s284]]></link><description><![CDATA[Calling all young writers....do you want an opportunity to have your work published? Check out the Epic New Voices Writing competition&nbsp;&nbsp;for the genres of writing being accepted. The deadline for submission of your work(s) is October 20, 2009. For winners, there is an opportunity to attend New Voices' yearly conference where you'll be able to meet industry professionals and learn more about e-books.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 11:15:39 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting the Most Out of Your Reading]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp?a=s283]]></link><description><![CDATA[Mortimer Adler&rsquo;s article, How to Mark a Book, gives helpful advice and tips for reading books with a careful and analytical eye.&nbsp; Developing this skill will be useful for your teen while completing high school and college coursework, as well as when reading for pleasure. 
]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:54:07 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beginning the College Search]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp?a=s282]]></link><description><![CDATA[Intercollegiate Studies Institute provides a list of questions to consider when beginning the college search.&nbsp; The questions are thought provoking and will help you and your teen evaluate your college options.
]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:52:21 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Year High School Plan Form]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/highschool/blog.asp?a=s280]]></link><description><![CDATA[As you plan out your teen&rsquo;s high school years, it is helpful to see the big picture.&nbsp; What high school courses have already been taken?&nbsp; What courses will need to be taken in the future?&nbsp; In what progression should various courses be taken?&nbsp; To help you with an overview of your teen&rsquo;s high school program, you may want to use this 4 year plan form.
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