Four years of English is a pretty common graduation standard no matter what state you live in. It is considered one of four core subjects, the others being math, science, and social studies. Ninth and tenth grade courses typically consist of two or more of following elements: Grammar: When thinking about grammar, think parts of…
Your high school transcript is a one-page summary of the courses you have taken over four years. While it is possible to meet graduation requirements in three years, the norm is four. Likewise, some students take five years to complete their course of study and have good reasons for their decision. They weren’t slacking. The…
Previously I explained how to create records for academic subjects that you put on your transcript. I suggested the following four principles for record keeping when it comes to academic subjects. Keep it reasonable Keep it objective Keep it simple Write it down These same principles apply to courses that are experience-based and don’t fall into…
On Tuesday I was up at OHSU for two scheduled tests: an eco-cardio gram and an EKG. The bone marrow biopsy was denied by my insurance carrier. I was required to have it done “in network.” After checking in at the cardiology office, I sat in a very small waiting room along with two or…
Jenny and I started Basic Skills in 1987. We had two children, Ryan (newborn) and Natalie (age four). Four years later Katelyn, our youngest, was born. Around this time we started doing group testing around the state. Jenny and I packed the kids in a mini-van with a car-top carrier and off we went….
I remember hearing a “good news, bad news” joke years ago. It made me laugh, but in an uncomfortable sort of way. It went something like this” The good news is, you’re going to heaven. The bad news is, you’re going tonight! Sure, as Christians, we look forward to enjoying the “sweet by and by,”…
Maria Menounos is a remarkable person. Maybe you’ve seen her on TV, on shows like E! News, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, Dateline, Today, and Extra. And then, while taking care of her mother who had brain cancer, she was forced to slow down. Then, Maria herself was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Maybe you could…
High School Newsletter | September 2018 ⊕ This email is being sent to our general Basic Skills e-zine list. After this we will return to our regular content. If you’d like to receive this high school newsletter monthly, opt-in to our high school list today! Accredited and Non-Accredited Diplomas By Curt Bumcrot One question homeschool parents…
Six years ago I almost made a decision that had I followed through with, I would have regretted for the rest of my life. Not that I haven’t made decisions I’ve regretted; I have, and I’m sure many of you have too. In this case, my father, then 85 years old and living on…
Today’s Video: How Autism and Intelligence Connect by Jordan Peterson (11 minutes) Autistic children perceive the world differently. Listen to Dr. Peterson as he discusses how autism and intelligence connect.