high school years

[SChomemomof3]

What do most of you all do for high school years? I was thinking I would stay with a 3rd option. But do you all have the child take SATs or what? Or test for a ged? I got a while to think on it but just a question for those in it now.

[Dianna]

What do most of you all do for high school years? I was thinking I would stay with a 3rd option. But do you all have the child take SATs or what? Or test for a ged? I got a while to think on it but just a question for those in it now.

With my oldest (graduated last year), I dropped the yearly achievement tests (IOWA, MAT, CAT, etc - not required, but we did it anyway) once he entered the high school years. Instead, we focused on preparing for the PSAT and SAT (both administered by the College Board).

The SAT for college-bound students is very important, and I would recommend starting to prepare for that at the beginning of the 11th grade, minimum. The PSAT is not necessary, but is good as a "practice run" and can qualify your student for great scholarships if he/she scores high enough. The results of the PSAT count only when taken during the student's junior year. The SAT should be taken by the spring in your student's junior year. If she doesn't do well, she can retake it in the summer or fall of the senior year.

I think I've posted more about testing in the high school homeschooling forum in our Special Interests area, but if you have any other questions, just yell. :smile2:

Dianna