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Extracurricular Activities: Jazz Up Your High School Program
Home School Legal Defense Association
MassHOPE 2015 Conference (Date & Time): Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2:30 PM
Speaker: Carol Becker, HSLDA High School Consultant
Workshop Overview: Because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, adding extracurricular
activities to your high school program will increase your teen’s enthusiasm and motivation during these
pivotal years. Wisely choosing activities provides opportunities for your teen to develop interests, hone
talents, serve others, or enjoy new experiences. Come and hear ideas and suggestions to consider as you
explore many different types of extracurricular opportunities.
Workshop Outline
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Defining Extracurricular Activities
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Electives versus Extracurricular
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Choosing the Label
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Benefits of Extracurricular Activities
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Factors to Consider
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Sources of Activities
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Sports
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Volunteer/community service
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Work experience
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Internship/Job Shadowing
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Apprenticeships
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Hobbies
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Groups/Clubs
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Training Opportunities
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Travel
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Summer camps
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Documentation
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Recordkeeping Formats
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Listing of Resources
General HSLDA Links
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Home School Legal Defense Association: www.hslda.org
HSLDA’s Homeschooling Thru High School webpages: www.hslda.org/highschool
For HSLDA members: Contact Diane Kummer and Carol Becker, HSLDA High School Consultants, at
highschool@hslda.org or phone 540-338-5600
High School Email Newsletter Links
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To subscribe to this free monthly Homeschooling Thru High School email newsletters:
http://hslda.org/highschool/newsletter.asp
April 2015 issue “Study Skills: Your Teen’s Path to Future Success” can be found in the archives:
www.hslda.org/highschool/newsletter.asp
March 2015 issue “Developing Teens to be Independent Learners”
www.hslda.org/elert/archive/elertarchive.aspx?7410
November 2014 issue “Job Shadowing: Opportunities to Ignite Future Careers”
www.hslda.org/elert/archive/elertarchive.aspx?7251
College Here We Come: The Application Process (October 2014)
www.hslda.org/elert/archive/elertarchive.aspx?7177
Newsletter archives on other high school topics:
www.hslda.org/highschool/newsletter.asp
Home School Legal Defense Association’s High School Brochures: www.hslda.org/highschool/brochures.asp
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A Guide for Homeschooling through High School
You Can Homeschool through High School
HSLDA Homeschooling Now Blog: www.hslda.org/cms/?q=blog/teaching-tips
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Showcasing Interests, Abilities, and Activities (August 2014):
www.hslda.org/cms/?q=blog/showcasing-interests-abilities-and-activities
Congressional Medal of Honor (August 2013):
www.hslda.org/cms/?q=blog/congressional-medal-honor
Honor Societies and Awards for Homeschoolers (April 2013):
www.hslda.org/cms/?q=blog/honor-societies-and-awards-homeschoolers
State by state resource listing: www.hslda.org/highschool/stateresources.asp
National Honor Societies: www.hslda.org/highschool/academics.asp#nationalhonorsocieties
Beyond Academics
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Apprenticeships: www.hslda.org/highschool/vocation.asp#AP
Character and Leadership Training: www.hslda.org/highschool/beyondacademics.asp#Character
Generation Joshua: www.generationjoshua.org/dnn/Home/tabid/1/Default.aspx
iGovern: www.generationjoshua.org/dnn/Experience/iGoverntheChoice/tabid/554/Default.aspx
Internships: www.hslda.org/highschool/resources.asp#internships
Landry Academy: http://landryacademy.com/camps.htm
Study Abroad and Language Immersion Programs: www.hslda.org/highschool/travel.asp#Abroad
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Military High School Camps: www.hslda.org/highschool/military.asp#AP
Missions: www.hslda.org/highschool/beyondacademics.asp#missions
National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) Speech and Debate
www.ncfca.org/
Sports:
www.hslda.org/highschool/beyondacademics.asp#SP
www.hslda.org/highschool/resources.asp#sports
Seminars/Summer camps: www.hslda.org/highschool/resources.asp#seminarscamps
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Toastmasters International Youth Leadership Program: www.toastmasters.org/
Travel: www.hslda.org/highschool/travel.asp#travel
Volunteering: www.hslda.org/highschool/resources.asp#volunteering
Work Permits: www.hslda.org/highschool/beyondacademics.asp#WorkPermits
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Record Keeping Resources: www.hslda.org/highschool/resources.asp#recordkeeping
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Resume resources: www.hslda.org/highschool/beyondacademics.asp#resume
Transcript resources: www.hslda.org/highschool/academics.asp#transcripts
Fast Transcript service: https://store.hslda.org/high-school-transcript-service-p262.aspx
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