Homeschool Talk with HCS: Recent Episodes
Vicki Stormoen
Heritage Christian School is a Private Satellite Program (PSP) in the state of California established in 1984. We serve as an umbrella school for private Christian homeschool families. This podcast offers support and information on the various areas of homeschooling including curriculum, socialization, academics, college bound preparation, co-op classes, and so much more.
Is there a difference between charter schooling and private homeschooling? Is not having public funds a big deal? Four HCS moms join Principal Vicki to discuss their life changing experience through this process and how HCS surprised them in ways they did not anticipate.
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
Yes, homeschool students do get into college, and it's never too early to start thinking about the higher education options for your student(s). You've taken great care and invested precious time in your student's schooling thus far, but you must also think through past highs school graduation. HCS registrar, Jane Richards, will give you insight on the questions you should be asking yourself, your student, and the potential colleges that you're considering.
Plus, information on the upcoming Christian College Fair and all HCS happenings.
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
Join Principal Vicki and guest Dustin Turley as they talk about social media and how to protect and manage our children in the technological age. Packed with great resources and information, this is an episode you will not want to miss.
Referenced Apps in this episode:
- XBOX (Windows PC): Microsoft Family Safety (Android/iOS/Web)
- PlayStation: Family Management (On Console/Web)
- Nintendo Switch: Nintendo Switch Parental Controls (Android/iOS)
- Router (Home Internet): Circle (Hardware Device/Android/iOS/Web)
- Android Phone/Tablet/Chromebook: Google Family Link (Android/iOS)
- iPhone/iPad/Mac: Screen Time (iOS/Mac)
- All Phones and Tablets: Life 360 (Android/iOS) & Bark (Android/iOS/Web)
Dustin Turley may be reached at: dustinturley@foothillsschool.net
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
Principal Vicki speaks with FPM director, Nathan Pierce, about the important role that Family Protection Ministries plays in advocating in the California legislature to maintain parental and private homeschool freedom in the state. Listen in and find out how you can get involved and stay informed. Visit Family Protection Ministries online at www.fpmca.org.
Plus, so much happening at Heritage Christian School as the new school is about to begin. One major event is our Annual Heritage Conference with many knowledgeable speakers including Author Kristi Clover and CHEA Executive Director, Angela Lasch. Don't miss all the HCS happenings, listen until the end!
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
Join Principal Vicki Stormoen and special guest, private homeschool mom, Jennifer Avilla as they discuss how to help defend the freedom to privately homeschool our children via friendly office visits to your district representative.
Use the Family Protections Ministries website to find your local legislator: https://fpmca.org/myrep/
Jennifer Avila may be contacted via text at (951) 364-4494 or email: districtvisithelp@privatemail.com
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
Principal Vicki Stormoen talks to HCS moms Michelle Conover, Jessie Hughes, and Emily Weld who are all homeschool graduates now homeschooling their own children. Listen in as they discuss their own experiences as homeschoolers and why they are now homeschooling their own children.
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
Join Principal Vicki Stormoen as she reminds us all of what our true priority is in the homeschooling of our children and how to keep that as the priority throughout the school year. This episode also contains an interview with staff member Kaylee Morris, who is launching our new Student Counseling service this fall.
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
In this special summer edition episode, Principal Vicki Stormoen discusses the fragile blessing of private homeschooling and how we can work to ensure this freedom remains intact in California. She also shares some things we offer here at HCS to help avoid homeschool burnout.
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
HCS member and President of CHEA Andrew Vandever joins Principal Vicki Stormoen on the latest episode of the podcast discussing who CHEA is, what they do for the homeschooling community, and information about the annual upcoming May convention.
CHEA of California website: https://www.cheaofca.org/
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
HCS mom, Allison Wardrip, joins Principal Vicki Stormoen on the latest episode of the podcast discussing the importance of teaching a biblical worldview to our children.
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- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
In this episode, Principal Vicki shares the academic skills that homeschooling parents should solidify and prepare in their junior high students to ensure success in their high school years.
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- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
Join Principal Vicki Stormoen and Special Needs Consultant Mary Resenbeck as they discuss the topic of homeschooling students who have special needs and/or learning challenges.
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
Join Principal Vicki Stormoen and Assistant Principal Jane Richards as they address a commonly raised question about accreditation: what it is, why HCS is not accredited, and does it really matter.
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
Join Principal Vicki Stormoen as she discusses seven of the more often discussed homeschooling approaches and gives some curriculum suggestions for each.
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- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
Listen in as Principal Vicki shares four tips ( two do's and two don'ts) on getting your new homeschool year off to a great start.
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- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
Join Principal Vicki Stormoen for the final podcast of the 2022-2023 school year as she discusses the four C's for your year-end homeschool evaluation as well as encourages everyone to stay vigilant for the rights of private homeschoolers.
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
School choice, vouchers, ESAs, Charter Schools....what is the private homeschooling position on these topics that are in the headlines of educational news? Listen to the latest podcast by principal Vicki Stormoen to hear what those in private homeschooling advocacy groups have to say about such things.
Links:
HCS FAQs
Family Protection Ministries
FPM Article: Should We Take Government Money for Private Education?
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
How can I possibly homeschool and give each child one on one time when I have multiple little ones? That's a very common question when parents are considering this journey. In this podcast episode, HCS moms, Ashley Collins and Natalie Wical share tips and encouragement for parents in this season of life. From finding quiet time to accepting the days that don't happen the way you had planned, be encouraged by these wise and courageous young homeschooling moms.
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
In this podcast episode, HCS Assistant Principal Jane Richards, Communications Director Lilia Sepulveda, and long time HCS mom Debbie Vannoy share the bittersweet experience of graduating their final student from homeschool. They provide encouragement to stay the course and advice on how to prepare for this amazing milestone.
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
In this podcast episode, HCS Principal Vicki Stormoen and Assistant Principal Jane Richards are joined by class day leads, Emily Weld (EC), Allison Wardrip (Escondido), Cecilia Leffew (Bonita), and Lydia Amos (Clairemont) to discuss the great benefits of participating in a class day co-op as part of your homeschooling efforts. They also present the current teaching needs in their particular campus in hopes of motivating parents to step into these roles to grow and strengthen their class day community
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
Congratulations, you have made it through the first half of the school year! This podcast episode offers motivation and encouragement to approach the second semester with renewed purpose and focus on why you started this homeschool journey in the first place.
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
This week's episode features three HCS working moms with advise and tips on how they manage working either part time or full time while homeschooling their children.
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
This week's podcast episode features an interview with HCS member Heather Jensen regarding AP testing and other preparations for homeschooled college-bound students.
Summary of the five steps in registering for an AP test as explained in this episode.
Step 1 Decide which AP exam or exams you want. You’ll want to look at the list of 38 exams on the AP section of the College Board website.
Step 2 Find a school that is offering the specific subject test that you want. This means finding a public or private school that is offering an AP course in your subject. If they offer that course, then they will offer that test.
Step 3 Get permission from the AP coordinator to let your student test with their school.
Step 4 Pay the fee.
Step 5 Get a Join Code from the AP coordinator and plug it in online.
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
This episode discusses of the myth of falling behind in a homeschool context. This includes an encouragement and challenge for homeschooling parents to ensure we set aside the time and oversight required to help our students succeed.
- Contact us: hcspodcast@hcssd.org
- Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
- Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
This week's podcast features four HCS alumni students addressing various questions that both students and parents submitted. Tune in to hear how some of our HCS alumni were impacted by homeschooling generally and homeschooling through HCS specifically.
Credits:
Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
In this episode, Principal Vicki Stormoen and Producer Lilia Sepulveda address some common objections to homeschooling and the misconception that homeschooling is the new kid on the block. Listen in as Principal Vicki gives us a brief history of the birth of public education in America and how it has fared academically in comparison to homeschooling.
Resources:
National Home Education Research Institute Homeschool Facts
Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay and Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay
In this episode, Principal Vicki Stormoen discusses the first day of school traditions and creating a "morning basket" time in your homeschool routine. HCS Happenings, reducing tuition, and a reminder of member reports is also covered.
Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay and Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay
In this kickoff episode, HCS Principal Vicki Stormoen introduces the Homeschool Talk with HCS podcast which includes upcoming HCS Happenings and a homeschooling encouraging word to start your school year.
Credits:
Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay
In this kickoff episode, HCS Principal Vicki Stormoen introduces the Homeschool Talk with HCS podcast which includes upcoming HCS Happenings and a homeschooling encouraging word to start your school year.
Credits:
Graphics & Show Produced by Lilia Sepulveda
Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay
Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay