The inclusion of the following entries does not constitute an endorsement by Homeschool Oklahoma of the program, organization, or tutor. It is the parent’s responsibility to investigate those who will be involved in their children’s education. We encourage parents to thoroughly research a potential program by asking for references and talking to others who have used these organizations or programs.
Helpful Resources
Services
Homeschooling Thru High School – HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association) has developed a comprehensive website providing resources, information, personal advice, and encouragement for the high school years.
The high school section of the HSLDA website is available to the public, as well as their blog, where weekly tips, thoughts, and resources are shared here: Teaching my kids: High School and Beyond.
HSLDA members only: Ask questions and get personal advice, suggestions, and recommendations from HSLDA by email or phone. See their website for details.
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education has updated brochures available online at http://www.okhighered.org/students/publications/. These brochures are designed to inform students of the courses they must take in high school to be admitted to an Oklahoma state college or university. They also detail admission standards, placement scores, financial aid information, and a map of Oklahoma public colleges and universities with institution phone numbers and websites.
Free SAT Online Prep Test: https://www.khanacademy.org/
Suggested Books
- HSOK Homeschool Handbook has an improved high school section
- High School Handbook: Junior and Senior High School at Home by Mary Schofield
- Senior High: A Home-Designed Form-U-La By Barbara Shelton
- The HomeScholar Guide to College Admission and Scholarships: Homeschool Secrets to Getting Ready, Getting In and Getting Paid by Lee Binz
- Homeschooling: The Teen Years by Cafi Cohen
- Homeschoolers’ College Admissions Handbook by Cafi Cohen
College Entrance Tests
PSAT
You must sign up for the test at your high school or one in your community. The test is administered by high schools, not through test centers. If you want to take the PSAT/NMSQT, contact your local high school counselor or principal to find out about registering for the test, paying test fees, and learning the correct date, time, and location of the test. Also, contact your guidance office for a copy of the Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT to help you prepare.
Homeschool Code for the PSAT – 993 799
Note: The fee for the PSAT/NMSQT is usually around $25. Schools sometimes charge an additional fee to cover administrative costs. The College Board makes fee waivers available to schools for juniors from low-income families who can’t afford the test fee. See your counselor for more information about fee waivers.
PSAT Registration is not available online. Register through your local high school or through a private school near you.
Visit www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about/bulletin.html for additional information and sample questions.
ACT
The ACT Assessment student registration packet is available from your local high school counselor. You may also register online at www.act.org or call (319) 337-1270. The site also provides educational and career planning information. Homeschool Code for the ACT is – 969 999. Visit www.actstudent.org/regist/index.html for more information, deadlines, fees, test sites, and online registration.
SAT
The SAT registration bulletin is available from your local high school counselor. You may also register online at www.collegeboard.com or call (800)728-7267. That’s also how you’ll register for SAT II Subject Tests, which assume a high school-level knowledge base. They are one-hour, multiple-choice tests in specific subjects. As a homeschooler, you could consider taking one or more subject tests to demonstrate your academic strengths to colleges. Some colleges require homeschoolers to take one or more subject tests for admission or placement.
Check the web page for deadlines, fees, test sites, and online registration.
Transcripts
- HSOK’s Making a Plan for High School
- See the HSLDA Homeschooling Thru High School website
- Click on homeschool forms at www.donnayoung.org
- You can create a transcript through academicrecords.net (small fee)
Activities
- State Capitol Page: Contact your state representative or senator’s office to ask about being a page. Call the state switchboard at (405)521-2011.
- OKHSTeens Group in OKC Metro and Surrounding Areas
- Metro OKC Homeschool Teens: Metropolitan Oklahoma City Homeschooled teens and their families meet for social activities and to perform service projects. The chief focus is to coordinate wholesome activities exclusively for conservative homeschooled teens. Metro_OKC_Homeschool_Teens-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Graduations
Graduation info to be determined.