Virginia Homeschool | Homeschool Items

1) Homeschool Items
August 28, 2007

1.1 AP Comparative Government/Politics - Online - Register by August 31
1.2 Shanan Homeschool Orientation - Chesapeake - August 31
1.3 PSAT Test - Chester/Colonial Heights - Register by September 5
1.4 PSAT Test - Richmond Area - Register Now
1.5 Chamber Music Concert - Richmond - September 26
1.6 Maxwell's: Christ-Led Family Conference - Chesapeake - September 28 and 29
1.7 Maxwell's: Encouragement for the Homeschool Family - Danville: October 1 - Abingdon: October 2
1.8 Seminar for Booklovers - Abingdon - October 19-20

1.1 AP Comparative Government/Politics - Online - Register by August 31

Registration deadline is August 31, 2007. Course is from Tuesday, September 4, 2007, to April 4, 2008. Cost: $400 plus books. Only homeschooled students may enroll.

Prepare for the College Board's Advanced Placement Comparative Government exam in May. Note: Exam can be taken as a "2-for-1" exam with AP U.S. Government.

For an application or more information, contact the instructor at thomas.shaheen@gmail.com, or see Comparative Government at the Pennsylvania Homeschoolers website. State of residence does not matter.

www.pahomeschoolers.com/courses/index.html

1.2 Shanan Homeschool Orientation - Chesapeake - August 31

South Norfolk Congregational Christian Church
1030 Jackson Avenue
Chesapeake, VA

Friday, August 31, 2007, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Orientation is free.

Shanan Home Education is hosting Parent Orientation Night to introduce parents to its program which supports parents who homeschool pre-kindergarten through eighth grades. They will review the schedule for weekly Wednesday activities and tour the education wing of the church.

For more information, contact William or Mary Ann Malone at 757-482-5286 or
office@shanan-online.org.

www.shanan-online.org

1.3 PSAT Test - Chester/Colonial Heights - Register by September 5

Evangel Christian School
16801 Harrowgate Road
Colonial Heights/Chester, VA

Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 5, 2007. Test is Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at 8:30 a.m. Cost: $20 (multiple child discount available).

Through the auspices of Tri-Cities Home Educators (TCHE), Evangel Christian School will include homeschool students in their PSAT/NMSQT testing.

For more information, contact Vicki Bentley at vicki@TCHEofVA.org or 804-478-4225. Please do not call Evangel to ask questions.

1.4 PSAT Test - Richmond Area - Register Now

Locations are:

Grove Avenue Christian School in the West End
Richmond Christian School in the Chippenham Parkway/Belmont Road area
Victory Christian Academy at Chamberlayne and Parham in Northside
Banner Christian School in Southside (tentative)

The test date is Wednesday, October 17, 2007, beginning sometime from 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., depending on the site. Register right away; seats expected to fill quickly. Cost: $25 donation to the school used. The alternate date, Saturday, October 20, is only available through your local public school district; call them directly to make arrangements. Public-school-administered tests are free.

Strength unto Strength Family-Based Ministries is coordinating PSATs for Richmond area homeschooled sophomores and juniors at local Christian schools. Students need to bring their own pencils, scratch paper, and nonscientific calculator, as well as their own snacks for breaks, or money for vending machines. You will get further details upon registration.

To reserve a spot, e-mail strength2strength@juno.com with your preferred location. It will be assigned, if available. Please do not call any of the schools directly. For further information about PSAT's in general, check the website.

www.collegeboard.com

1.5 Chamber Music Concert - Richmond - September 26

The Weinstein Jewish Community Center
5403 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA

Wednesday, September 26, 2007, at 9 a.m. Cost: $5/person at the door.

The Richmond Symphony Musical Ambassadors Program presents a concert especially for homeschoolers. Students of all ages will enjoy seeing and hearing professional musicians up close in programs designed to explore orchestral instruments. The single admission fee lets you choose to stay for as many of the four 30-minute segments as you wish, so it is a great introduction into symphonic music for even the younger students.

For more information, contact Aimee Halbruner at 804-788-4717, extension 130, or at ahalbruner@richmondsymphony.com.

www.richmondsymphony.com/ambassadors.asp

1.6 Steve and Teri Maxwell: Christ-Led Family Conference - Chesapeake - September 28-29

Harvest Assembly
525 Kempsville Road
Chesapeake, VA

Friday, September 28, 2007, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday, September 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is requested. A love offering will be accepted.

This day and a half with Steve and Teri Maxwell could revolutionize your family!
Be challenged and discover lasting solutions for the difficulties of life that Christian families face. What have you got to lose except stress and heartache? See the websites for detailed conference information and information about their books, free monthly e-mail articles, and other resources.

Child care is available through age five (please indicate your need for child care when you pre-register). Babies and children are welcome to sit with their parents during the conference. Sessions given by Christopher and Sarah (two of the Maxwells' children) are great for teens, as well as children of any age who are able to sit quietly.

Contact Brad Shedd at bshedd@harvestva.org or 757-547-7717, extension 204, or after business hours at 757-558-1941. Alternate contact is Mary Matthews at 757-547-7717, extension 209, or mmatthews@harvestva.org. Be sure to include how many adults and children (ages, please) will attend, and if you plan to use their childcare for those under five years old.

www.Titus2.com

www.titus2.com/conferences/Locations/norfolk-va-07/Norfolk-VA-final-flyer.pdf

1.7 Steve and Teri Maxwell: Encouragement for the Homeschool Family - Danville: October 1 - Abingdon: October 2

These two evenings are the same conference in two places for your convenience. The "Encouragement for the Homeschool Family Conference: An Evening That Could Revolutionize Your Family" features the very popular Steve and Teri Maxwell family, homeschoolers since 1985. See the flyer for each conference for a full description. No childcare is provided at these sessions, but babies and children are welcome with their parents throughout the conference. Sessions throughout the evening by Christopher and Sarah (two of the Maxwells' older children) are great for teens, as well as children of any age who are able to sit quietly. See the main website for more information about the Maxwells and their ministry.

www.titus2.com

The Tabernacle
1978 South Boston Road
Danville, VA

Monday, October 1, 2007, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Please register by Friday, September 28, 2007, at 5 p.m. Free; love offering accepted.

To register for Danville, contact Debbie Crozier at 434-685-7066 or dcrozier@cstone.net. For more information, see the flyer or call the CHEC Hotline at 434-685-7066 and leave a message; or contact Lechia Davis at davis1985@earthlink.net or 434-685-3786.

www.titus2.com/conferences/Locations/danville-va-07/danville-va.pdf

Pleasant View United Methodist Church
18416 Lee Highway
Abingdon, VA

Tuesday, October 2, 2007, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pre-registration requested. Free; love offering accepted.

To register for Abingdon, contact Miranda McCraw at 276-628-6008 or
blessed7x@comcast.net.

www.titus2.com/conferences/Locations/abingdon-va-07/abingdonVA.pdf

1.8 Seminar for Booklovers - Abingdon - October 19-20

Pleasant View United Methodist Church
18416 Lee Hwy
Abingdon, VA

Register by Friday, October 12, 2007, to get the discount price.
Friday, October 19, 2007, from 4 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. (sign-in if pre-registered, or register at the door);
Friday, October 19, 2007, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. (seminar until 8:45 p.m. and shopping until 9:30 p.m.); and
Saturday, October 20, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: $20/family for pre-registration; $25 at door.

Jan and Gary Bloom began homeschooling their three children in 1982 and continued all the way through high school. They will share their insights into homeschooling, family life, reading, hunting for books-even how to build a bookcase! See the complete workshop descriptions on their website.

To register, contact Liz Cottrill at 276-676-3358 or livingbookslibrary@hotmail.com.