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Issue 96 | May 25, 2017 | The Portfolio Review
Greetings!
Are you ready for the annual portfolio review? It is that time of year again. Remember that if you have questions or are unsure what to send, your advisor is ready to help. You can also call 1-800-882-2828 with some quick questions. We want to make sure that you feel supported in every way as you finalize the year of study. Also consider teaming up with the student. We would welcome as much student contact as possible during the portfolio review season.
The Portfolio Review:
Issue 95 | May 6, 2017 | Homeschooling PE
Greetings!
"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity." John F. Kennedy
That quote from President Kennedy covers the precise reason why physical education credit is required for high school graduation. Physical fitness and mental fitness work together improving cognitive skills. What better time to plan a fitness regime than when summer is approaching with all kinds of outdoor opportunities.
Issue 93 | August8, 2016 | Home Schooling Versus Self-Schooling
As high schoolers take more responsibility for their learning, the parents remain an integral component to the successful education equation. What can parents provide? Timely feedback, accountability and vision when the going gets rough.
Issue 92 | July 5, 2016 | Do you have what it takes?
"The human individual lives usually far within his limits. Compared with what we ought to be, we are only half awake."
~William James
"Grit is that 'extra something' that separates the most successful people from the rest. It's the passion, perseverance, and stamina that we must channel in order to stick with our dreams until they become a reality."
~Travis Bradberry
Issue 92 | July 5, 2016 | Do you have what it takes?
"The human individual lives usually far within his limits. Compared with what we ought to be, we are only half awake."
~William James
"Grit is that 'extra something' that separates the most successful people from the rest. It's the passion, perseverance, and stamina that we must channel in order to stick with our dreams until they become a reality."
~Travis Bradberry
Issue 91 | June 9, 2016 | The Portfolio to Transcript Story
Issue 90 | May 20, 2016 | Curriculum Selection 1, 2, 3
Greetings!
Are you ready for the annual portfolio review? It is that time of year again. Remember that if you have questions or are unsure what to send, your advisor is ready to help. You can also call 1-800-882-2828 with some quick questions. We want to make sure that you feel supported in every way as you finalize the year of study. Also consider teaming up with the student. We would welcome as much student contact as possible during the portfolio review season.
Issue 89 | April 18, 2016 | Curriculum Selection 1, 2, 3
Curriculum Selection 1, 2, 3
Have you looked at a Rainbow Resource catalog lately? It must be 4 inches thick! The volume of home school curriculum available today is almost overwhelming but can also fill your academic plans with all sorts of possibilities. However, the downside emerges when all those choices must be narrowed down. How can advantageous selections be made?
We at NARHS can definitely help you with that task.
1. For starters, this should come as no surprise that all curriculum selections should take into consideration the graduation requirements: