Info about Homeschooling in Carroll County
Info about Homeschooling in Baltimore County
Partnerships
Pearlstone Farm and Forest School: In Upperco, this program offers a 5-hour outdoor experience on Mondays (or Sundays) weekly throughout the school year.
Explore with Juliana: Yes, she’s moved to Ireland, but she still wants to teach our kids! Creative D&D, history, and literature offerings.
Links for College-Bound Teens
Our center’s high school presentation is run annually. Are you feeling stressed thinking about homeschooling high school? Contact Kim so we can get it on the calendar ASAP!
High School Transcript Assistance
High School Planning Document: This is something to get you started. If your child has a specific college in mind, look to see what their entry requirements are.
Maryland Promise Scholarship: $5,000/year towards paying for community college, upon graduation.
Fill out the FAFSA (Senior Year)
Apply for the Maryland Delegate Scholarship (Senior Year)
Apply for the Maryland Senatorial Scholarship (Senior Year)
Apply for scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of Carroll County (Senior Year)
Free Resources
Join our “Friends of Carroll County Homeschool Community Center” Facebook Community Group
Carroll County Public Library: Events are constantly added; check out their free subscriptions
Zearn Math, free for grades K-8. Learn more about them here.
Core Knowledge, free for grades PreK-8, subject dependent, and you may want to learn more about its founder here and here
Fishtank Learning, free for grades K-12, subject dependent. I love how it weaves together old and newer texts. Learn more about them here.
Khan Academy, free K-Adult. Learn more about them here.
CNN10 This daily news program runs during the school year.
Low-Cost Resources
Arizona State Universal Learner Courses
Higher Cost Resources
Taylor Made Science: Rigorous, live science classes. Your student will learn to create lab reports, develop study skills, and learn to meet deadlines.
Mr. D Math and More: Live and asynchronous classes are available.
Well-Trained Mind Academy: Several subjects are taught live.
CCBC Parallel Enrollment Program
AP Classes (one of many provider choices)
Local Field Trips We Love:
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Mid-Week Concert Series
Homeschool Days at the Maryland Science Center
Local Sports and Activities
Homeschool Gym and/or Swim at the YMCA
Carroll Parks and Rec Programming
Homeschool Ice Skating Lessons on Fridays
Westminster Cross Country, Track, & Field