Maranatha is offering a 50% off scholarship for juniors and seniors. Classes will run for eight weeks and are taught from a Christian worldview, these classes are transferable. Students can choose from over fifty subjects including basic classes such as English or Biblical studies.
While this is a great opportunity be aware that some colleges will treat students as transfer students if they have to many credits. Students also may not qualify for other scholarships due to, to many credits. If your student already knows where they want to attend college I would urge you to talk to them concerning this topic
The up point is that you can save a lot money utilizing this opportunity. Even if your student is not sure about their major kicking out the basics such as English, which can also be used as a high school credit. I mean really 50% off of online classes to count as either a single credit or dual credit, wish mine qualified.
Rick Green started the Patriot Academy as a means of educating our youth to be leaders and further the kingdom of God. After his freshman year as a state Representative it became clear to Rick that there were more politicians than patriots in government positions.
Patriot Academy is not just for those seeking government positions, but for everyone. This program was originally set up for sixteen through twenty five years, but due to popular demand for classes for those over twenty five, Rick has obliged them. Currently registration is open for the upcoming session which begins July 30, 2012 through August 4, 2012 at the Texas State Capital in Austin Texas.
"Students will participate in fast-paced, interactive
workshops on media relations, public speaking, campaigning techniques
and the Founding Fathers’ philosophy of government. Current and former elected officials and experts share their personal
experience in government and discuss today’s most relevant issues."
There are forty seats available at this time. An application must be sent in and the individual accepted, there is no payment until after acceptance. Once accepted you have two weeks to send in the $50 deposit, if not received within the time frame your position will be given to someone else. However, you can reply going through the whole application process again. The total amount of $900 is due by May 15, 2012 after that payment must be made by July 1, 2012 at $995.
I know it seems like a lot of money, but I had the opportunity to speak with a rep at a local homeschool conference and this is what she said. They encourage the individuals to make the money and give them suggestions on how to do it.
Oh my will I become a binder queen? Wow!! This is so out of my realm however, I want to make sure I have everything together in one place when we do our transcripts. So, the first binder I am putting together is strictly for accomplishments done during summer.
.I like the binders with the clear plastic (view binders) on them because I can customize the cover and insert a describtion on to binding part as well. Because this binder will be stricity for activities performed in the summer that is how I will title it.
This is just an example I throw together real quick. I will be purchasing some page protectors because as I was looking for them I realized I did not have any. In the proctortors I will put the certificate Brandon will be earning for volunteering to help at the local library for the summer reading program. It's nice because it will include the number of hours he volunteered along with the librian's signature. By saving these items I will be able to go back and include any and all activities Brandon participated in during his high school years.
He also participates in the summer reading program and last year came in third place for the reading the most books, I'm counting on first this year. He also recieved a certificate and ribbon for this achievement which included the year and librian's signature as well. While these can not be used for credit they can appear on his transcript as activities. If he does this for the next four years that fact will also appear on his transcript.
For other activities he does I will be using Donna Young's form for extracurricular activities to keep track of them. I will place, the dividers I know I do have between each year. College's love to know that students have done volunteer work along with being involved with activities.
