Homeschool Talk with HCS

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The Importance of District Representative Office Visits

2024-09-2333:13

Join Principal Vicki Stormoen and special guest, private homeschool mom, Jennifer Avilla as they discuss how to help defend the freedom to privately homeschool our children via friendly office visits to your district representative.Use the Family Protections Ministries website to find your local legislator: https://fpmca.org/myrep/Jennifer Avila may be contacted via text at (951) 364-4494 or email: districtvisithelp@privatemail.com Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produc...

Homeschooled Moms Now Homeschooling Their Kids

2024-09-0344:14

Principal Vicki Stormoen talks to HCS moms Michelle Conover, Jessie Hughes, and Emily Weld who are all homeschool graduates now homeschooling their own children. Listen in as they discuss their own experiences as homeschoolers and why they are now homeschooling their own children. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

Keeping the First Thing First

2024-08-1214:47

Join Principal Vicki Stormoen as she reminds us all of what our true priority is in the homeschooling of our children and how to keep that as the priority throughout the school year. This episode also contains an interview with staff member Kaylee Morris, who is launching our new Student Counseling service this fall. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

Protecting Private Homeschooling

2024-07-1516:44

In this special summer edition episode, Principal Vicki Stormoen discusses the fragile blessing of private homeschooling and how we can work to ensure this freedom remains intact in California. She also shares some things we offer here at HCS to help avoid homeschool burnout. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

A Closer Look At CHEA

2024-04-1521:10

HCS member and President of CHEA Andrew Vandever joins Principal Vicki Stormoen on the latest episode of the podcast discussing who CHEA is, what they do for the homeschooling community, and information about the annual upcoming May convention.CHEA of California website: https://www.cheaofca.org/ Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

Imparting a Biblical Worldview to Our Children

2024-04-0124:16

HCS mom, Allison Wardrip, joins Principal Vicki Stormoen on the latest episode of the podcast discussing the importance of teaching a biblical worldview to our children. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

A Closer Academic Look At the Junior High Years

2024-02-0520:56

In this episode, Principal Vicki shares the academic skills that homeschooling parents should solidify and prepare in their junior high students to ensure success in their high school years. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

Homeschooling Special Needs Students

2023-10-3022:44

Join Principal Vicki Stormoen and Special Needs Consultant Mary Resenbeck as they discuss the topic of homeschooling students who have special needs and/or learning challenges. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

Seven Homeschooling Approaches

2023-09-0520:07

Join Principal Vicki Stormoen as she discusses seven of the more often discussed homeschooling approaches and gives some curriculum suggestions for each. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

Motivation For the New School Year

2023-08-0715:42

Listen in as Principal Vicki shares four tips ( two do's and two don'ts) on getting your new homeschool year off to a great start. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

Evaluating Your Homeschool Year

2023-06-0515:38

Join Principal Vicki Stormoen for the final podcast of the 2022-2023 school year as she discusses the four C's for your year-end homeschool evaluation as well as encourages everyone to stay vigilant for the rights of private homeschoolers. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

Public Funding and Private Homeschooling

2023-04-2426:55

School choice, vouchers, ESAs, Charter Schools....what is the private homeschooling position on these topics that are in the headlines of educational news? Listen to the latest podcast by principal Vicki Stormoen to hear what those in private homeschooling advocacy groups have to say about such things.Links:HCS FAQsFamily Protection MinistriesFPM Article: Should We Take Government Money for Private Education? Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda M...

Homeschooling With Multiple Little Ones

2023-03-2728:28

How can I possibly homeschool and give each child one on one time when I have multiple little ones? That's a very common question when parents are considering this journey. In this podcast episode, HCS moms, Ashley Collins and Natalie Wical share tips and encouragement for parents in this season of life. From finding quiet time to accepting the days that don't happen the way you had planned, be encouraged by these wise and courageous young homeschooling moms. Contact us: hcspodcast@hc...

Mission Accomplished - Graduating Your Last Student

2023-03-1341:27

In this podcast episode, HCS Assistant Principal Jane Richards, Communications Director Lilia Sepulveda, and long time HCS mom Debbie Vannoy share the bittersweet experience of graduating their final student from homeschool. They provide encouragement to stay the course and advice on how to prepare for this amazing milestone. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

The Benefits of Class Day Co-Ops

2023-02-1338:06

In this podcast episode, HCS Principal Vicki Stormoen and Assistant Principal Jane Richards are joined by class day leads, Emily Weld (EC), Allison Wardrip (Escondido), Cecilia Leffew (Bonita), and Lydia Amos (Clairemont) to discuss the great benefits of participating in a class day co-op as part of your homeschooling efforts. They also present the current teaching needs in their particular campus in hopes of motivating parents to step into these roles to grow and strengthen their class day c...

Motivation for Second Semester

2023-01-3018:53

Congratulations, you have made it through the first half of the school year! This podcast episode offers motivation and encouragement to approach the second semester with renewed purpose and focus on why you started this homeschool journey in the first place. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

Working Homeschool Moms

2023-01-1743:12

This week's episode features three HCS working moms with advise and tips on how they manage working either part time or full time while homeschooling their children. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

AP Testing for Homeschool College-Bound Students

2022-11-2834:57

This week's podcast episode features an interview with HCS member Heather Jensen regarding AP testing and other preparations for homeschooled college-bound students.Summary of the five steps in registering for an AP test as explained in this episode.Step 1 Decide which AP exam or exams you want. You’ll want to look at the list of 38 exams on the AP section of the College Board website.Step 2 Find a school that is offering the specific subject test that you want. This m...

The Myth of Falling Behind

2022-11-0724:45

This episode discusses of the myth of falling behind in a homeschool context. This includes an encouragement and challenge for homeschooling parents to ensure we set aside the time and oversight required to help our students succeed. Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

Ask A Homeschool Alumni

2022-10-1051:04

This week's podcast features four HCS alumni students addressing various questions that both students and parents submitted. Tune in to hear how some of our HCS alumni were impacted by homeschooling generally and homeschooling through HCS specifically. Credits:Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia SepulvedaMusic by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay

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