Reserve Your Table Today
 Used Curriculum Fair
Friday, July 31
10:00 to 2:00
Reserve a table to sell your homeschool materials. Come and shop to find bargains before the school year begins.
Space is limited so call to reserve your table today. 847-3999 ext. 204 or email coordinator, Barbara here.
Prices vary by table space size: $10.00 to $15.00.
Deadline for reserving space: July 24, 2009
2009-2010 School Year
 Homeschool Registration
Enroll your home educating students online, by mail, or fax!
Choose a form below to download and print.
Form C - Enrollment Application (front)
Form D - Enrollment Application (back)
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Online Bookstore Sale
 25% Off Saxon Math!
For the month of July, Saxon math curriculum will be on sale for 25% off.
The FCA Online Bookstore has more than 3,000 products to choose from. Check us out!
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Advise for the New Year
7 Dumb Mistakes Smart People Make When They Homeschool
And How to Avoid Them
By Diane Flynn Keith, Editor of Homefires
We all make mistakes -- especially in homeschooling. In fact one of the most satisfying pastimes is to listen to the tales that homeschool parents tell about the mistakes they have made along the way -- and to realize that they not only survived, but are thriving. Just as they did, you can learn from their mistakes. I have been listening to these storytellers at homeschool Park Days for years and have assembled some of the most common mistakes in an effort to save you the trouble of making them yourself. Here they are:
1. Unrealistic Expectations
2. Over-Scheduling and Under-Scheduling
3. Ignoring Child Feedback
4. Over-Spending
5. Isolation
6. Thinking You Can Do It All
7. Proselytizing
1. Unrealistic Expectations
New and veteran homeschoolers alike, frequently start the homeschool year with unrealistic expectations. You'll recognize the high achievers -- they plan to cover the national curriculum standards for grades 4-8 by Christmas.......
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