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Category: High School

  • Meet the Teachers: Lili Serbicki

    In this video you’ll find out more about our AP Language and AP Literature teacher. Lili Serbicki also teaches creative writing and several summer courses.

    Lili also has several videos explaining her specific classes. To view those go to her teacher page.

  • Meet the Teachers: David Nance

    This is our third installment in the Meet the Teachers series. David is our Spanish teacher and he offers Spanish 1, Spanish 2, and Spanish 3.

  • Transcript Maker

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    You will find sample transcripts in a variety of forms in the appendix of The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Teens.

    An entrepreneurial homeschool grad has created this elegant online tool that will produce a sufficient transcript for all your needs for free.  For a modest price, you can add more detail.

    Aim Academy provides students with a transcript of coursework upon request.

  • Meet the Teachers: Susan Spivey

    This is our second installment in our series of teacher interviews. Susan Spivey currently teaches British Literature and will be adding American Literature for the 2016-2016 school year. In this video she describes her teaching style and many of the projects in her class.

  • 3 Things to Know About the Redesigned SAT

    SAT Math PrepFrom Kathryn Gomes, AIM Academy math teacher

    1. The new test launches March 2016.
      The PSAT aligned with the new SAT this fall. Students can take the current version of the SAT until March (and if you are a senior, it might be wise to take your last SAT exam before then). Beginning with the March test dates, the SAT returns to the 1600 point scale and the essay becomes optional. The change is major—the content and the format will change so educate yourself now and start making a plan.
    2. You have to complete one math test without a calculator.
      The test is short with only two math sections; however, one of them prohibits the use of a calculator. This section is no joke. . . I was shocked when I took the practice test. The test makers didn’t shy away from fractions, decimals, and really large numbers on this section. Don’t sit for this exam without brushing up on your basic arithmetic skills.
    3. It is an exam you can prepare for.
      The College Board hasn’t just revamped the test; they’re reshaping the way we think about test preparation and college-ready assessment. With their twitter campaign #skilledit, they repeatedly emphasize that anyone can succeed on the test if they put in the time and the hard work. There are practice problems, full length tests, and details on the College Board’s website. If you sign up through Khan Academy, you will be given videos to watch and practice problems to work through that are tailored to your needs. And all of this is now free.

    My redesigned SAT math prep course, which incorporates all the changes, begins January 4, 2016. Registration is open now. After a pretest, students receive a customized study plan for the course. In addition to the helpful tools at Khan Academy, my students have access to more than twenty of my own videos that address all math topics in depth and review foundational skills students may be lacking. Additionally, the weekly live sessions provide students with immediate feedback and help them pinpoint their weaknesses. With 7 weeks of accountability and guided study my students are confident when they sit for the test. For more information and student reviews visit my site:

    https://www.kathryngomes.com/sat-math-prep/

     

     

  • Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Week

    Hi Everyone! It is Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Week and to celebrate we have several free resources and a giveaway.

    Our Spanish teacher David Nance has written a book on learning a language and it is free on Amazon now thru Sunday. In this short but insightful e-book David talks about what it really means to be proficient in another language and how to attain that.

    SAT Math instructor Kathryn Gomes is offering this free graph paper printable. This surprisingly simple resource can make a world of a difference for an algebra students. She developed and designed it while working with struggling math students in the public schools. Additionally, if you are wrapping up math for the year you can find a great end-of year project also created by Kathryn Gomes here. Student use their knowledge of systems of equations to determine whether it is cheaper to fly or drive to a destination.

    Finally, for English students (and their parents) Debra Bell has created this helpful writing rubric. The rubric is based on the six traits of writing that she used to develop the Writers in Residence curriculum.

    Traits-of-Great-Writing-for-Teens-Download

    Last but certainly not least we are giving away a free Ultimate Homeschool Planner and student planner this week. Click here to enter. Keep in mind that you get 3 additional entries every time you share the giveaway with others.

    And Happy Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Week!