Homeschooling Through High School Workshop

Choosing to homeschool through High School doesn't have to be a daunting choice! Two local homeschool support groups, Fellowship of Christian Teaching Homes (FCTH) and The Homeschooler's Friend (THF) have joined together to offer a free Homeschooling Through High School workshop. Experienced parents will share knowledge to help those transitioning into the High School realm. Don't miss this opportunity to glean wisdom, advice, and ideas from these parents who have successfully graduated homeschooled students.

The Homeschooling Through High School workshop will be held on Monday, May 3rd from 6:30 – 8:30pm at Heritage Bible Church. (Heritage is located at 3880 State Ave, Panama City, FL 32405). Childcare will not be provided. This workshop is free and is open to anyone interested in homeschooling. Advanced registration is not required.

The workshop will cover:
· High School credit requirements
· Finding curriculum/help for advanced subjects
· Preparing a transcript
· Qualifying for scholarships (including Bright Futures)
· Florida University admissions
· College application requirements
· Dual enrollment at GCCC
· ROTC involvement and application to military academies
· SAT and ACT differences, importance, and preparations

Please direct any questions to: event_coordinator@fcthpc.com

Teen Masquerade Ball

The Homeschooler's Friend is sponsering a Teen Masquerade Ball Saturday, May 1, 2010.

Saturday, May 1, 2010
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Axis Venue
2379 St Andrews Blvd Panama City, FL

Dance for all Homeschool tweens and teens grade 6 and up. Teens and tweens are welcome to bring a friend (or several) that is not homeschooled. Tickets are $10 each and will go on sale in late March. There will be food, fun, music, and friends. We will have a photographer there for pictures. The dress for this event is "Semiformal to Formal," but no plunging necklines or backless dresses please. This event will be chaperoned and the music will be clean ( along with Christian artists, we will play fun dance favorites like the Cupid Shuffle, Electric slide, etc). Parents are welcome to come and help out.

Used Curriculum Sale

As you wind down your year, mark your calendars now for the FCTH annual used curriculum sale – open to all homeschoolers!

Used Curriculum Sale
Thursday, May 20th 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
First Church of the Nazarene
3610 W. 17th Street, Panama City

Used curriculum sales are not only a great way to get rid of what you are not using any more and to get great deals on books and curriculum, but they are also a great opportunity to check things out and talk to others who have used them.

This used curriculum sale will be set up by family. Each family will have a table or half table to set up the books you would like to sell. Make sure each book is labeled with your name and the price. If you are not finished with a curriculum, but plan to sell it at the end of this school year, you may bring it and mark the date available. Also, be sure to bundle sets together. Remember to bring cash to pay for purchases as there will be many different sellers.

If you would like to reserve a table to sell your books/curriculum, please RSVP and advise if you need a whole table or half table, rectangle or round. This will help us know how to set-up and save a lot of time and effort. If you would like to help set up or are reserving a table, please plan to arrive at the church by 5:15 p.m.

Please RSVP to Melanie at godsgirlmelanie@gmail.com by Tuesday, May 18th.