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Courses for High School Students by Dr. David Byers

by Teresa Stokes

Author of College-Prep Homeschooling & Leadership Lessons for Homeschooled Teens He is also a college professor and a homeschooling father!  Email him with questions at dbyers2@tconl.com Fall courses begin September 9, 2013  ~  Registration deadline is August 30, 2013! Visit us at: http://leadershipforyou.net for course information and registration form! • Dr. Byers offers over 40 different […]

Fall Events @ Moorer/Spring Hill Library

by Teresa Stokes

List of programs at the Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library: Good Listener Storytimes  (Groups must  register.) Wednesdays September 4 – December 11, 2013 10:00 AM   Mommy & Me Time Wednesdays September 4 – December 11, 2013 1:30 PM   George Flies South Saturday, September 7, 2013 10:30 AM   Sew & Tell (10 & up) […]

Beckham Music: Voice & Guitar

by Teresa Stokes

I teach guitar and voice to all ages and have openings for new students.  My guitar lessons include not only how to play the instrument but also music theory, sight reading, and ear training.  My lessons are private (one-on-one) lasting 30 minutes once a week.  As Worship Pastor at Faith Word Church, I play the […]

FREE SchoolhouseTeachers.com membership

by Teresa Stokes

HSLDA members are offered a FREE 1 year subscription to SchoolhouseTeachers.com, which includes: Lessons for academic subjects such as math, history, writing, science, and more! Enrichment and elective courses that include Filmmaking, Beginning Guitar, French, Unit Studies, Lapbooking, Economics, Worldview, Logic, Mock Trial, and Career Exploration, with new subjects being added frequently. Unique activities that […]

A Common Enrollment Question….

by Teresa Stokes

Question: My home-schooled five year old will turn six this year; should I enroll her in a church school according to Alabama law? Answer: As a background, compulsory age in Alabama used to begin at 7 years old.  In application, that meant that your child had to be enrolled in school on the first day […]

Homeschool Mom Science Retreat

by Teresa Stokes

During the past years Landry Academy has held “Homeschool Mom Science Retreats” that were a wonderful time of relaxation, fellowship, and learning! They are offering them again in several locations throughout the country, including one in Alabama this fall. Homeschool moms from around the country spend time together, sharing ideas, and learning (from Landry science teachers […]

M.A.C.H. Robotics!

by Teresa Stokes

Did You Know?  Mobile area homeschoolers have a robotics team…and…it’s not just for the “robotically” minded! There are many ways that your 6th -12th grade student(s) can get involved.  In addition to designing and building a robot, the team also has to create a display, present a sales presentation, create a web page, film a […]

SBACS Virtual Academy

by Teresa Stokes

SBACS Virtual Academy offers online courses for students in grades 6 through 12 and has an extensive class selection including credit recovery, AP, and dual credit options.  New students can begin each Monday and are able to pick the pace that is best for them (accelerated, traditional, or extended).  The teacher is available to assist […]

A new FACEBOOK Group: Mobile/Baldwin Homeschool Marketplace

by Teresa Stokes
Homeschool Marketplace

Created for local homeschool families to post their curriculum needs and “for sale” items, this Homeschool Marketplace is an open group that anyone can join, but all posts must be approved by the administrator before being displayed.  Marsha Scarborough, an MRCS mom, is the administrator.  All buyers and sellers are responsible for their own transactions via […]