Practical and full of the encouragement any high school homeschool mom needs, Barbara Shelton's High School Form+u+la contains advice and reproducible forms to guide you through credits, hours, extra curricular activities, graduation, applying for college, grading techniques, teaching guides and much more.

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Customer Reviews for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

Review 1 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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5 out of 5

Date:June 5, 2010

Abby Swantish

Awesome book! I would highly recommend it to any parent preparing to teach junior high and especially high school. Lots of ideas. Lots of good stuff to think about and apply to anyone's life.

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Review 2 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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5 out of 5

Date:July 6, 2008

Rosalie Salensky

A friend suggested I get this book because I was planning to pull my daughter out of public school and home school high school. I was a bit unsure if it was worth the money or if I would find any value in this book. But, I am so happy I bought it. I have read and reread parts of this book over and over. I have taken notes and looked up other books that were mentioned in this book as well. The most valuable aspect of this book is the organization it brings. I now feel I have a handle on how to home school high school, as well as keep records and follow a plan to stay on track. I have confidence in myself as a mother and as a teacher. It has made me rethink the values I want in my children when they leave the home and I have been reevaluating the importance of just book education vs. learning the basic life skills needed to survive and well as a trade. I love how all aspects of education is brought up in this book and they all have their place in education.

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Review 3 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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5 out of 5

Date:October 12, 2000

Ronnie

I have not finished the book, yet... it isn't a quick-read, but I am loving every minute!! I am getting excited about homeschooling again! We have homeschooled for 4 years now and I was getting a little sick of things as they were. God has led us on our own path towards a Lifestyle of Learning-type lifestyle and then we received Marilyn's books ~ and I've visited Barb's website OFTEN! www.homeschooloasis.com In soooo many ways, this is not JUST a high school book. I have been able to see the big picture and am excited about finding God's long-term plans for all of our children. Being able to see the vision of high school in a relaxing atmosphere has put even grade school into a better perspective. There is no great rush to get the right amount of info into their little heads before they enter high school. Being able to see the Graduation results we want can be broken down into bite-sized pieces, not just for the preceding 4 years before Graduation, but all the way down to where each child is right now. I can see now where I want some foundations for the future studies in high school. My recommendation would be to read this book along with any other homeschooling info books. The basics and the long-term vision are both described with much needed realistic perspective. I want to thank Barb for the effort she has put into making this book a picture of a wonderful family life - and for keeping the focus on Jesus and how much God is just waiting to lavish us with His blessings!! I'm thankful for her giving so much time and effort to put sooooo much info into one place! WOW! She said somewhere in her book that books are just tools in our hands and that she has given a sort of smorgasbord for us to glean from. I'm glad she has given us the credit to sift through and let the Holy Spirit do His thing in our homes!

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Review 4 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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5 out of 5

Date:October 6, 2000

Terri

I just wanted to say that I find this book to be extremely helpful and enjoyable. I don't find Barb's style to be preachy or pushy at all!!! On the contrary, by her being so REAL, she is extremely helpful and I believe the love and life of the Lord is being seen through her writings. I am glad for every tidbit Barb put into this book. It is loaded with very practical help, as well as spiritual and scriptural guidance. But she is not at all overbearing with it. She is very loving and full of GRACE. She is not flashy or showy, but just "herself". I didn't feel at all "pressured" to have to do everything in the book. But it has given me some great ideas that I can use as a framework to work around. I HIGHLY recommend this book.

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Review 5 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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5 out of 5

Date:October 4, 2000

Tammy

Wow! Double Wow!! Triple Wow!!! What a sanity saver Barb's book has been in this homeschooling family. We've graduated one using *many* of Barb's ideas, and are now working on graduating the next utilizing even more of the plans, forms, and hints presented in this book. Reading this book is like sitting down with a very good friend and being led down a path to freedom in Jesus Christ. Knowing that Jesus walks with us each step of the way and is in actuality the "principal" of our homeschool, has been a breath of fresh air. I thank Barb from the bottom of my heart, for sharing her heart so freely with others through this book. Senior High FormULa is a **MUST** read (and buy!! because you will USE it, I promise!) on any homeschooler's list. Get it while your children are young so you won't burn out on homeschooling!! Thanks again, Barb!! and thank you CBD for carrying it.

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Review 6 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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5 out of 5

Date:October 4, 2000

Martha

When my son was about to start highschool, I was desperate to find something that he could do on his own, because I also have another child who needed a lot of my attention. We went to the video school route and ended up doing schoolwork from about 9 until almost 5, four days a week. And we onlyfinished the first semester in 12 months time. He wanted to go to school andwas ready to quit homeschooling, and I was ready to give up myself.But the Lord had spoken to my heart while my son was still in the womb aboutkeeping him at home and teaching him what He wanted him to learn. I was in despair because I KNEW this was not God's will for my son. Someone told me about Form+U+la. I couldn't WAIT to get my hands on it. I bought the book and my son and I read the book together. The weight lifted off of my shoulders and onto Jesus', literally. My heart had been so heavy before I read the book, and afterwards, I was singing! Barb's book saved the relationship that I had with my son and gave me clear direction about how to handle the rest of his High School experience. I am encouraged by how well my son has been doing since we switched to Barb's method. Please, please, if you have not read Barb's book, get it out (or buy it here if you don't have it yet) and read it right now! I've read parts of it many times and I learn something new from it everytime!

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Review 7 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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5 out of 5

Date:October 3, 2000

Charisse

Wow! I was reading through these reviews and saw a review by a woman with a name similar to mine. But I assure you, our viewpoints and comments concerning this book are as different as night and day! The very thing that attracted me to this book and this author was the fact that I had heard from another reader that Barb Shelton was a godly woman that lives the life she speaks of. I am enjoying this book soooooo much! I never really dreaded teaching high school, but wondered if I could keep the excitement and create a love of learning for each one of them ~ before I hit BURN-OUT. That's what I feared most because I battled "BURN OUT" for two years before this last year. I am SO PUMPED on the wisdom, the hands on "practical-ness," and the encouragement I receive from Barb's book that I bought it for my friend whose oldest is just turning 12. She is now having her old ideas challenged and homeschooling is fitting into their family's life style. She told me recently she is getting hope stirred up in her heart and assurance that they are going in the direction God has for them. This book gives you a vision or hunger or both for seeking God, stirring up those embers in our hearts, not just for "academics" but what do we really want to impart or plant in the hearts of our children. Barb's book reminds me of a scripture in Malachi 4:6 "And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers." It's our hearts that God is after. And for me, this book has just been another part of what God has used to direct my heart back to Him and His wisdom!!! If I am happy, content, and blessed serving this great and wonderful King who sets me free even daily from fears and the cares of this world...well, my children will be excited to get to know that God! Barb's encouragement filled me with hope. I hope you get it and enjoy it as I have and do.

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Review 8 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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5 out of 5

Date:October 2, 2000

Shar Boerema

Wow! I wish I had Form+U+la before my first went through High School, I could have saved myself so much trouble and WORRY! It's laid out beautifully. My second high schooler is in sophomore year... all at home ... and I've got tons of credits already and am feeling SOOOOOOOOO relieved and SOOOO excited about the future, as compared to dreading the next high school years!! She loves it too! I have the vision back and am so grateful. I've got 12 years ahead of me with the youngest children! This past year I didn't know if I could make it through that 14th year, and now feel energized for the next dozen, should I live so long!

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Review 9 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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5 out of 5

Date:October 2, 2000

Donna Heck

I have heard many homeschool moms say something like "This is a book I have on my list to buy" or "when my kids get to high school I'll read this book." I feel that Form+U+la is the FOUNDATION book for homeschooling through high school, and NOT just one nice option among many! Every homeschooler should read this one first - years before high school - in order to be prepared; to have time to go through the season of reeducation; to get out of that "school at home" mentality and past the curriculum craze that we all go through. This book has all the "how-to's" of high school but beyond that it will minister to your spirit! Barb's loving, spirit-filled life is evident on every page! It is not a book you will buy ~ read ~ and resell. It should be on your shelf for reference all through your years of homeschooling as well as a balm for those tension filled days when you just need a friend to invite you over for tea and a chat! I recommend it highly! Barb has now come out with a Personal Guided Tour Through Form+U+la for Pre-Highschoolers especially for those with very young children; however if they're getting to be 11 or 12, you'll just want to read the whole thing!

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Review 10 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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5 out of 5

Date:October 2, 2000

Donna

People who have homeschooled for many years usually place their children in high school because they don't feel prepared, or are under pressure from so many different sources that say kids should now go into the real world at the high school level. After all, no one can teach high school except the experts, right? Those who do give in and put their kids in high school usually don't really *want* to do so because that's the time kids need their parents the most for guidance and wisdom ~ even if they (the kids) don't realize it!!! So, as soon as one decides to homeschool is a good time to start reading this book. Chances are it will convince parents that they really can do it ~ despite the "experts" and skeptics who say they can't or shouldn't! Barb's book takes all the panic out of it for me. That was the worst part, you know. All the "requirements," the paper work, etc. If they want to go to college, will they be ready, etc.? After reading a good portion of this book, I'm not so concerned anymore. My problem will be how am I going to fit in everything these kids want to know? Notice I said "want"!!! Music to our ears!

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Review 11 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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3 out of 5

Date:September 14, 2000

Cherise

While I found this book to be a wonderful resource regarding High School requirements and organization, I disliked the author's repeated "preaching" throughout the book. One example is her anti-coffee stance where she recommends warm water in the morning instead of a cup of coffee. She also throws in quite a bit of her religious viewpoints as well as more dietary recommendations.I bought this book for HIGH SCHOOL help (which I DID receive!!) not for "pound the pulpit" messages.Because I do feel that the forms, the step-by-step instructions, and the overall content of the book is excellent, I gave it a 3.I recommend this book if you can get around the preachy tone!

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Review 12 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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5 out of 5

Date:September 14, 2000

Hannah May

This book is giving me the confidence I need to homeschool my two boys through High School. I had been close to thinking I just couldn't do it, but Barb has shown me I can, and do it creatively and effectively. It is a WONDERFUL resource, and I highly recommend it!

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Review 13 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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5 out of 5

Date:September 14, 2000

Roxanne Pifer

This is an excellent book to have as you begin Highschool at home. Barb writes with a warmth and honesty that immediately sets you at ease as you begin to formulate plans just for your highschooler. Packed with forms and many examples, this book helps you to see the possibilities you have in every day life for a well rounded education.

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Review 14 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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5 out of 5

Date:September 14, 2000

Teri Hester

This is my first year at homeschooling, and I started this adventure off with a 13 year old 8th grader. Feeling totally inadequate, even though I knew the Lord had led me to homeschool my daughter,and knowing He would equip me to do so;I stepped out in faith. Barb's book was recommended by a friend. I purchased it, read it, and was filled with inspiration and a renewed feeling of, "Yes,Teri, the Lord will not leave you unequipped. He has sent you Barb's book to simplify and lead you into greener pastures." I am in the process of applying Barb's ideas into our learning,with the Lord leading of course.This book is a great source of inspiration. Now, I look forward to the next 4 years of high school homeschooling.Thanks Barb! Our God is an awesome God isn't He?!

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Review 15 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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5 out of 5

Date:September 13, 2000

Sue Moore

If you even have the slightest idea that you might perhaps homeschool your children through high school, then this book should be at the top of your "To Buy" list! It is filled with wonderful ideas and great forms to use to help you through those potentially scary high school years, but more importantly for me were Barb's affirmations that, yes, I am qualified to homeschool through high school because God has called me and will equip me. What a treasure this book has been to me...and to the dozen or so people who have purchased it at my recommendation. I wish I would have had mine at least a year before my daughter started high school, but I'm so glad to have it now...and I will probably have to buy another copy so that I can actually keep one in my house when the other copy is out on loan to a friend.

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Review 16 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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5 out of 5

Date:September 12, 2000

Karyl

First thing; I hope I "rated" this correctly. I give it 5 Stars! This is such a wonderful book! It has every imaginable form you could think of, PLUS about 100 more! Barb speaks directly to the "average" person. She will inspire you, make you cry and love her all at once! I HIGHLY recommend this book and others she has written. I have all but one, and she has NEVER let me down! Thanks Barb!

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Review 17 for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+u+la, Updated

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5 out of 5

Date:September 12, 2000

Tracey Kirch

This is an absolute must for homeschoolers with highschoolers! Actually, the best time to buy this book is before your child even is ready for high school!There are lots of ideas and charts included,which is great!! The best part is all the support, wisdom and encouragement. I love this book and I am excited about the high school years!

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