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Oct. 18, 2017
Why Teens Need to Experiment (and Fail) with Career Exploration
Not every homeschooled student will follow the traditional high school to college track. There are plenty of alternative endings to an educational journey after high school. We’ve seen this variety represented in our three recent graduates: one is working in … Continue reading
Tagged career, college, graduation, high school, Homeschooling
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Jul. 21, 2016
Learning Doesn't End at Graduation
There are days when I look back with longing at the days when we were homeschooling, and wish for those days again. Especially when the current part of my journey is difficult. Surely it was "easier" in those days! The … Continue reading
Apr. 9, 2015
Meet the 2015 Sonlight Scholarship Winners
Many high school graduates have talent. Many score well on standardized tests and get into great colleges. Many hope to make something of themselves. But you know what strikes me about Sonlight graduates? They seem to have a sense of … Continue reading
Tagged college, goals, graduation, Homeschooling, missions, scholarships
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Jun. 24, 2014
Commencement - A Beginning
Last Saturday was a beautiful day for a backyard graduation. The late afternoon sun filtering through the trees made a lovely setting for the girl graduate in her pink cap and gown. (She was the only graduate in her "class" … Continue reading
Tagged graduation, learning
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May. 29, 2013
Graduation: Current Reflections from High School
She barely graduated, finishing an overdue five page paper and retaking four tests two days before the ceremony. "I'm so glad to be done with stupid high school," she tells me. Her pale eyes flash with bitterness. "I hated it." … Continue reading
Tagged graduation, high school, Homeschooling, learning, summer
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Feb. 12, 2013
Is Your Child Ready for Life?
My oldest son recently turned 18. He's also graduating from high school in a few months. After a long homeschooling journey, he's not only considered an adult, but will also receive his high school diploma. Do you have a child … Continue reading
May. 10, 2012
The end is in sight! ...
For many homeschoolers, May marks the end of the school year. Those who have a student finishing their final year will likely be celebrating the milestone with a graduation ceremony of some sort. Those whose students will be back at … Continue reading
Tagged Encouragement, graduation, summer
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