HomeScholar Crash Courses

"Preparing to Homeschool High School" Crash Course

I get a lot of calls from panicky homeschool parents, concerned about how to homeschool through high school. In this three-hour individual consultation, we share a cup of coffee or tea and talk together about all the issues involved in beginning homeschool high school. This personalized consultation covers the following information:

Planning high school courses
Lesson planning
Assigning grades and determining credit
Keeping great records
High school testing
Socialization and specialization
Independent homeschooling
Planning to succeed in college

There is lots of time for questions, so that you can feel confident in your ability to provide an excellent education for your children. Remember that I don't evaluate your children or judge your homeschool - I'm just here to support and encourage you.

This course will allay your fears, and give you confidence about homeschooling independently through high school. It is designed for people who don't have time to read copious books on the subject, or who learn best in one-on-one consultation. It provides a great overview of high school issues, and will get you up to speed quickly!

Price: $150 over the phone or in my city
$175 in your home (within the greater Seattle area)

Group Rate: $40/family with a minimum of 10 families

Email the The HomeScholar to learn more or set up an appointment.

"Preparing for College" Crash Course

In your role as "High School Advisor," you may feel confused about how to find a college for your son or daughter. Relax! I offer a three-hour individual consultation on how to prepare for college, covering:

Grade specific recommendations for your Junior and Senior years
Preparing your high school records for admission, including: transcripts, credits, grades, course descriptions, and reading lists.
College admission process, including: finding a college, visiting a college, and applying to college (including application essays)
Scholarship searches and "Getting the BIG Scholarships"
Documentation from outside sources, including: SAT, ACT preparation, CLEP, AP dual enrollment and other suggestions

Just like the "Preparing for High School" Crash Course, there is lots of time for questions, so that you can feel confident in your ability to navigate the college admissions process.

You will be a great High School Counselor for your children! Who else knows them so well, and cares for them so much? You are perfect for the role! I love talking to other homeschoolers, and I would love to support and encourage you!

Price: $150 over the phone or in my city
$175 in your home (within the greater Seattle area)

Group Rate: $40/family with a minimum of 10 families

Email the The HomeScholar to learn more or set up an appointment.

Lee Binz
Email: Lee@thehomescholar.com
Call Toll-Free: 1-888-LEE-2HELP

My husband and I really thought that we wanted to homeschool high school, but it seemed like such an overwhelming task. I hear that homeschoolers get into college, but I was convinced that if I homeschooled my son I would ruin him forever. I am just very unsure of myself and need a lot of reassurance. I found Lee Binz, The HomeScholar, one night while I was searching the internet. I stayed up late into the night reading her blog and other articles that she has on her website.
My husband and I were able to set up an appointment with her for her high school crash course. Talk about hand holding! It was just what I needed to push me across the threshold of the final decision. I am not going to ruin my son. He is going to be able to go to college. I can make a transcript just like the public high school down the street. She answered all my questions about SAT, ACT, CLEP, AP, and PSAT testing. She helped me set up a plan for the next four years. It was wonderful. I still need to put it together, but the backbone is there.
It was definitely three hours well spent.
The best part? My husband and I left the meeting as a team. We discussed what we were going to do together and with a feeling that this is attainable. Of course, I already knew that from friends that have been there-done that, but I needed someone to tell me how to do it for my child. That is what Lee did for me.

Even today I still feel 100% better about all of this. Maybe now I can get past all of this waffling and be commited to our decision without hesitation. With God's help, I am in it for the long haul. It is going to be a wild ride.

~ Tressa in Washington

"You are certainly a blessing to home schooling moms like me. You have been an answer to prayer for me concerning Matthew. It was so nice to talk to someone who could relate to some of the issues that I'm facing and may face. Your experience and wisdom has given me courage to move forward boldly in Matthew's education. Many, many thanks. Sincerely,"

~ Linda in Redmond