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Customizable High School Cores

May 19th, 2013

New for 2013: Customizable high school cores offer flexibility for a robust transcript.

Have you seen the new developments for Sonlight high school programs? You can now mix and match History/Bible and Literature/Language Arts for a unique Core program that matches your student's interests and academic goals. (Check out what else is new for 2013.)
Here's what Sarita has to say about the added flexibility and benefits to you:
I believe that as our children grow, we must increasingly equip them with the tools that allow them to independently chart their life's course. To that end, we chose to modify all our high school programs so that your students (with your help) can customize their coursework and build the experience that best fits their unique needs and goals.
Our recommended Cores work well for most families. Should you choose to create a unique Core experience, you'll find it easy to do. We broke down each high school Core into two separate "chunks": a History and Bible course, and a Literature and Language Arts course. To customize, simply select a History and Bible course from any high school level and combine it with a Literature and Language Arts course from any other high school level.
Whether you use the recommended Core or choose the "mix and match" approach to build your own Core, you'll get a Parent Guide and Student Guide for each course selected. All Core benefits will still apply to your unique Core.
This flexible approach to course selection will better allow your students to create a plan of study that is tailored to their interests. They can fulfill basic requirements in some subjects and "load up" in those areas for which they have a real passion. It will also help you more effectively fulfill your state's graduation requirements. And finally, your students can build the transcript that meets the entrance requirements of the college they want to attend, should they choose that path.

Gifts for Mom

May 9th, 2013


Happy Mother's Day! Celebrate by saving 15% now through May 19 in the Sonlight Mother's Day Sale.

Pour Scripture into your children's hearts with the catchy tunes of a Seeds Family Worship CD, or cuddle up with encouraging books that speak to a mom's heart. Want to learn a new language? Rosetta Stone is 25% off, all levels, through May 22.

What's New 2013

April 25th, 2013
Have you seen what's new for 2013 Sonlight Curriculum yet?


See highlights and latest changes at sonlight.com/whats-new.html
If your children are between the ages of 8 and 18, pay close attention to the improvements we've made to Cores D, D+E, H, W and 100–400. Innovations like:
  • New books that delight even reluctant readers
  • Teacher-friendly Instructor's Guides (IGs) that make your job even easier
  • Customizable course options that allow your upper-level students to create a high school experience that develops their unique talents and lets them soar
We've recently released the 2013 curriculum and customers are already weighing in:
"I am beyond thrilled with your upgrades to the high school IGs! I looked at the new [Core] 400 and saw that you had broken it all down into daily assignments like the younger Cores – NO MORE FLIPPING! Thank you, Sonlight, for listening to us and making these upper-level Cores easier to navigate." – 4wildberries (from the Sonlight Forums), April 2013

Hear Sarita speak this weekend on organizing your homeschool

April 12th, 2013
Have you checked out the Mom Mastery Summit this weekend? It's a four-day FREE event April 12-15 with 20 different homeschool speakers and presentations. It's not too late to sign up and hear Sarita's presentation on organizing your homeschool on Sunday, April 14.

2013 Sonlight E-Catalog: The Preview

March 26th, 2013

Here’s your first online look at the new and improved 2013 Sonlight curriculum. Take some time to "read all about it" in the just-released e-catalog. (Check out the "What's New at Sonlight" article on p. 162.) If you're thinking about ordering curriculum for the upcoming school year, all new products will be available starting April 1!
Look for these curriculum-change highlights:
•   Enhancements to Core D, D+E (pp. 48, 52). Check out the completely revised, now easier-to-read Landmark History of the American People, along with the all-new Children's Encyclopedia of American History, a fascinating book that appeals to even the most reluctant reader. 

•   H and W Core updates complete "overhaul" (pp. 68, 71). Similar to the innovations we made last year in Cores A–G, you'll find more intuitive Instructor's Guides (format updates make it even easier to teach), new books (see p. 141 to learn what it takes for a book to become a Sonlight All-Star) and stronger Language Arts programs. 

•   Added flexibility at the high school level. You and your high schoolers can now "mix and match" level 100–400 (pp. 74–86) History/Bible and level 100–530 Literature/Language Arts courses to customize a Core program that fits their unique interests and academic goals (think robust transcript). Speaking of upper-level improvements, check out Core 400 (p. 86), which now teams two 18-week courses, American Government/Civics (updated and condensed) and Economics, paired with a 36-week Literature course (new emphasis on reading comprehension). Look for two fresh texts, Truth and Transformation and God and Politics, in your Bible studies.
•   Computer programming for kids and teens (p. 131). Students grades 4–12 can try their hand at real-world coding – write their own Windows programs, create games from scratch and even prepare for the AP* Computer Science A exam.
Should you have any questions about the 2013 updates, you can learn more on the Sonlight Facebook page or "Dear Sonlight" Forum. I encourage you to ask a Sonlight Curriculum Advisor (absolutely free and with no further obligation) if you want help selecting materials that are the best fit for your family.
So take a look at the e-catalog, mark April 1 on your calendar, and get ready to order the newest and best Sonlight curriculum available! (Please note: If you place an order before this date, you'll receive 2012 materials.)

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