A Game-Changing Approach to Homeschooling High School

Homeschool Better Together with Pam Barnhill

Homeschooling high school can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, our community manager, Dawn Garrett, steps in as host to chat with homeschool mom Elizabeth Overcash about her experience navigating these crucial years. Elizabeth, a retired military wife, shares her unique perspective—having one child who graduated from a traditional school while homeschooling her younger two.

She talks about shifting from a hands-on teaching style to more of a coaching role, balancing structure with flexibility, and helping her teens take ownership of their education. She also discusses how she integrates out-of-the-box learning, like film studies and Scouting, while ensuring her kids meet high school requirements.

Key Takeaways:

• The transition to homeschooling high school doesn’t have to be scary—it’s about adjusting your role from teacher to guide.
• Structure matters, but so does allowing flexibility for real-life learning.
• Giving teens ownership over their curriculum choices boosts motivation and engagement.
• Planning tools like Navigating High School and Plan Your Year can make the process smoother.
• Homeschooling high school is about preparing kids for life, not just checking academic boxes.

Links and Resources:

• Homeschool Better Together Podcast
• Navigating High School
• Plan Your Year Autopilot
• Homeschool Better Together Community
• Cure the Fear of Homeschooling High School by Anne Karako
• Andrew Pudawa's Structure and Style program
• College Prep Genius
• Sarah McKenzie Read-Aloud Revival Podcast

For full show notes and a transcript of today’s episode, head to pambarnhill.com/hsbt(33)

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