{"id":64560,"date":"2023-07-18T11:47:49","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T15:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/?p=64560"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:43:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:43:09","slug":"planning-a-high-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/planning-a-high-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning a High School Year for a Teen with Learning Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Planning<\/a><\/p>\n

Planning a High School Homeschool Year for a Teen with Learning Differences <\/em>– by Erin Vincent of Nourishing My Scholar<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Summer is in full swing, meaning ice cream cones, s’mores, campfires, sleeping under the stars, and planning for the upcoming school year. It seems like we finished our school year only last week, but I am, diligently plodding through curriculum ideas, books, and videos. Jotting down notes and objectives.<\/p>\n

I actually enjoy the planning stages of homeschooling high school. As new books and planners arrive, things always seem fresh and full of unique purpose. There’s nothing I love more than getting new books! Unless, of course, it’s used books! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

So, how am I planning high school for a kiddo with learning differences such as ADHD, Dysgraphia, and slow processing speed, to name a few? A teen with learning challenges sometimes requires a different approach to school.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Planning a High School Homeschool Year<\/h2>\n

I start by looking at what has worked in the past. Eleven years ago, we started homeschooling, and I had no idea what worked. But now I’ve got some inclinations.<\/p>\n

I get my son in on the planning process. After all, it’s his education. He’s requested more books this year and to study Ancient History.<\/p>\n

Think about how your children learn best.<\/strong> For my upcoming sophomore, that means books, videos, audiobooks, and hands-on activities.<\/p>\n

What didn’t work? Writing is the bane of his existence. What assistive technology can be used to help?<\/p>\n

Consider all these thoughts and others more specific to your teen’s needs as you plan your next school year and make it what you and your teen want it to be.<\/p>\n

Setting Goals and Priorities<\/h2>\n

Next, set the goals and priorities based on what may or may not be required by your state<\/a> or umbrella school, or maybe you have no regulations, and mom gets to decide what everything looks like.<\/p>\n

We are planning my son’s high school year and are looking at the credits needed to graduate per our umbrella school.<\/p>\n

Here’s what that looks like so far for my out-of-the-box sophomore:<\/strong><\/h3>\n