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How to Schedule the Homeschool High School Year The Homeschool Highschool Podcast
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This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: How to Schedule the Homeschool High School Year.
How to Schedule the Homeschool High School Year
While it may sound boring, finding the right homeschool high school schedule is important. The great thing is, there's not just ONE right way to homeschool high school.
Let's explore the three basic ways for scheduling the high school year
You might even develop your own unique schedule. However, it's easy to start with one of these three scheduling styles.
Year-Round Approach
Let's start with a year-round approach. Instead of cramming all academics into one part of the year, this method integrates learning into everyday life.
Families following the year-round schedule have several different strategies:
* Some families allocate three days a week to traditional academic work, such as core courses. Then they reserve the remaining two days for extracurricular activities or family field trips.
* Other families prefer a five-day academic week with a full week off each quarter for bigger projects or travel.
The year round approach allows for more frequent breaks throughout the year. Not only that, but taking breaks every few weeks instead of one long summer break, students can avoid burnout and maintain their motivation for learning.
However, it's important to note that the year-round homeschooling approach may not be suitable for all families scheduling the high school year. Some students may struggle with the frequent breaks and require a more structured traditional schedule.
It's also important to consider any state or local regulations regarding homeschooling schedules, as some areas may require a certain number of instructional days or specific breaks throughout the year.
The key is to find a balance that works for your family and allows for flexibility.
Block Scheduling
Now, let's talk about block scheduling. This approach is perfect for teens who prefer to focus on one or two subjects at a time before moving on to the next. Instead of juggling multiple subjects each day, they can dedicate their time to completing an allotted amount of work, increasing their focus and productivity.
With block scheduling, you can divide the day into larger chunks of time for each subject or activity. For example, your teen could have a two-hour block for math in the morning, followed by a one-hour break before tackling their science work for two hours in the afternoon.
The goal is to create a homeschool high school schedule that suits your teen's learning style and keeps them engaged.
This method also allows for more flexibility in terms of how long it takes to complete a certain task. If your teen needs extra time to understand a concept or finish an assignment, they can use the designated block of time without feeling rushed or behind schedule.
Just remember that, when scheduling the high school year, aim for flexibility. Your schedule can always be adjusted as needed.
Two Semester Year
Lastly,
This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: How to Schedule the Homeschool High School Year.
How to Schedule the Homeschool High School Year
While it may sound boring, finding the right homeschool high school schedule is important. The great thing is, there's not just ONE right way to homeschool high school.
Let's explore the three basic ways for scheduling the high school year
You might even develop your own unique schedule. However, it's easy to start with one of these three scheduling styles.
Year-Round Approach
Let's start with a year-round approach. Instead of cramming all academics into one part of the year, this method integrates learning into everyday life.
Families following the year-round schedule have several different strategies:
* Some families allocate three days a week to traditional academic work, such as core courses. Then they reserve the remaining two days for extracurricular activities or family field trips.
* Other families prefer a five-day academic week with a full week off each quarter for bigger projects or travel.
The year round approach allows for more frequent breaks throughout the year. Not only that, but taking breaks every few weeks instead of one long summer break, students can avoid burnout and maintain their motivation for learning.
However, it's important to note that the year-round homeschooling approach may not be suitable for all families scheduling the high school year. Some students may struggle with the frequent breaks and require a more structured traditional schedule.
It's also important to consider any state or local regulations regarding homeschooling schedules, as some areas may require a certain number of instructional days or specific breaks throughout the year.
The key is to find a balance that works for your family and allows for flexibility.
Block Scheduling
Now, let's talk about block scheduling. This approach is perfect for teens who prefer to focus on one or two subjects at a time before moving on to the next. Instead of juggling multiple subjects each day, they can dedicate their time to completing an allotted amount of work, increasing their focus and productivity.
With block scheduling, you can divide the day into larger chunks of time for each subject or activity. For example, your teen could have a two-hour block for math in the morning, followed by a one-hour break before tackling their science work for two hours in the afternoon.
The goal is to create a homeschool high school schedule that suits your teen's learning style and keeps them engaged.
This method also allows for more flexibility in terms of how long it takes to complete a certain task. If your teen needs extra time to understand a concept or finish an assignment, they can use the designated block of time without feeling rushed or behind schedule.
Just remember that, when scheduling the high school year, aim for flexibility. Your schedule can always be adjusted as needed.
Two Semester Year
Lastly,
23 min