How to Survive High School and Enjoy the Journey, aka, Don’t Stress
Parents typically agree that one of the scariest times in homeschooling is when facing high school. The world would have you believe that if you don’t get high school perfect, you could ruin your child’s life or at least hinder future opportunities. Margie will explain why this is not true and how to easily plan an enjoyable high school experience that can incorporate your individual student’s learning style, interests, gifts, and future plans. Margie will go through each subject area needed to graduate and give ideas to easily accomplish each requirement with confidence and assurance.
Margie Abbitt, from Mount Airy, NC, and married for 42 years, homeschooled their “Brady Bunch” of 3 boys and 3 girls for about 30 years. Margie homeschooled in different states using a variety of curriculum/teaching methods to meet the needs of diversified students. She especially enjoys a unit study/hands-on approach to teaching to make learning fun and active. Margie has organized, led, and taught in co-ops/tutorials for about 25 years. Margie has worked as an academic counselor for homeschoolers helping families and students from many varied backgrounds, learning styles and challenges. As a founder of The Homeschool Counseling Team, the author of Myths of Education: Truths That Will Set You Free, and a speaker, Margie continues to share her passion for helping parents/grandparents navigate their homeschool experience while encouraging them in their homeschooling journey.
