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Buy, Sell and Trade

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Be sure to recycle those books with us. Keep the Knowledge Flowing to the Next Generation!

Summer Classes 2012 Revised 11/17/2011

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Pre-Algebra
Mondays and Wednesdays (Jan 2 to April 24)
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Cost $105.00

Algebra II
Mondays and Wednesdays (Jan 2 to April 24)
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Cost: $130.00

Pre-Calculus
Mondays and Wednesdays (Jan 2 to April 24)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Cost: $130.00

Other classes may be available upon request, as well as private sessions in all primary subjects from kindergarten to 12th grade.

SPRING TWO DAY A WEEK CLASSES will begin January 2, 2012 and end April 24, 2012

There will be 26 sessions per a class.

Textbook will be provided for the student and returned on the last day of class. You are welcome to purchase the
textbook if you would like. We will be using Bob Jones Curriculum.

Students will need filler paper, folder, pencils, and calculators for class.

For the students in my Math Classes, I will offer two - half hour private/semi private sessions for students that
have missed a class or are having difficulty in a specific area. Additionally, tutoring is available at $20.00 dollars per
hour.

All classes are full year math program. We are planning to cover over 80% of the text. Your child will be able to
advance to the next math level upon completion of class. We will pre-test each class so we are not covering
materials already learned. Parent or Homeschool Administrator is responsible for reporting any information to the
state.

Payment Options:
*Payment in Full
*Payment Plan: Class fee plus $10.00 for payment plan. 3 equal payments

SPRING CLASSES – DUE DATES: December 15, February 1, and March 1
Student will not be able to attend classes unless payments are made before the class on given due dates.

NOTE: $5.00 late registration fee after August 31th.

A discount of 10% for multiple children of the same family.

I have a registration form that I will be able to email to you or you may pick up at the store to register.

WIFI

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We are excited to have WiFi added to our store for paying customers. Be sure to use up for your Network Marketing Spot.

Buy, Sell and Trade

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Let Access Books be your first stop for Back to School supplies.

Summer Classes:

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Schedule will be Posted soon.
Please feel free to call if you would to a special class.

Home Schooling Hits Record in NC

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Home Schooling Hits Record In NC
Posted: 8:36 AM Aug 4, 2009

Home-schooling has hit a record popularity in North Carolina.

More than 41,000 families taught their children at home last school year. That's the highest number in the 23 years state officials have kept records.

The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Tuesday that Wake County leads the state, with about 3,700 registered home schools teaching an estimated 7,500 students. A state report released Monday shows Mecklenburg in second, with just under 3,000 schools and about 6,300 students.

All 100 North Carolina counties had home-schoolers, with just over 77,000 children participating. That's up from about 71,600 the previous year.

Home-schoolers from across North and South Carolina meet next week in Charlotte for an annual conference.

http://www.witn.com/home/headlines/52427997.html

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Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) Not to be confused with the Scholastic Aptitude Test (also SAT). A top-rated nationally standardized test for K-12. Listening skills are included for K - 8th grade. The test administrator must have a baccalaureate degree in any field, plus meet additional test administering guidelines. The publisher of this test has strict guidelines that must be followed when testing any relative. The test supplier can supply you with specifics before ordering the test. Qualifications for test administrators and directions for administration must be purchased.

California Achievement Test (CAT) This test is popular among Christian schools and home schools because it contains more traditional values than other tests listed. Parents administer the test and send it back to be scored and returned. You must request percentile scoring and /or stanine results or you will only receive raw scores and grade equivalents. This test is intended for grades 2 - 12.

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Phyllis Babcock is coordinating group Stanford Achievement testing in early May. Call 922-2556 or phyllis@babcock.org

Lynn Hogan is certified to administer the IOWA Basic and TIPS tests. Rates are reasonable depending on how many days needed. Testing can be done in my home in W-S or yours. Call 336-661-7220

Donna Turner does end of year testing for individuals and groups. Contact her at lawyermomx12@yahoo.com

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Christian Liberty 1-847-259-8736 http://www.homeschools.org/ then click Independent Services to order online. The test is the 1970 version of the CAT for grades 2-12. You have an indefinite amount of time to get it done, as long as you mail it back within a year.

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Book Fairs and Conferences

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Our school year is coming to a close. It has gone by so fast. The book store is busy and a lot is happening. We have been invited to many book fairs nationwide. I wanted to take this time to help you prepare for the large book fairs in your state.

With the school year ending, now is the time to evaluate the past year. What worked, what did not, where to make changes, and did I do enough or was it overkill? Do you have any learning gaps that will need worked on this year? Now is also a great time to look at each child’s learning style. Did I use the right curriculum? Do I have any items put away already for this coming year? Take a look at those items and evaluate them now.

Do some research on the books that are interesting. The internet is a great way to do this. Ask around to find out what the strengths and weakness of the program were for others. And remember if it is one person’s strength or weakness, it may not be yours. Also, stop by your local home school stores to get a look see.

Now you will have an idea of what to look for at the book fairs. Most are large in size and can be overwhelming if we do not set goals before we go. Write those goals down and make a list of items you will need or want to take a look at. What questions would you like to ask the vendor? Don’t forget most of these conferences last a few days and you don’t have to see it all the first day. Remember, you don’t ever have to buy anything..

Goal setting is the greatest step to complete to have a great time at the book fair.

It is a great time to take in a few conference speakers. Pick a few that will meet your needs for this year. It is impossible to listen to each one, and if you did, you would be on overload. Don’t forget every program is for a specific group of people. What works for one does not always for the others. Do what works for you.

Set a budget. Get with your husband and take it to the Lord. This will help to avoid impulse buying. You may save on shipping and handling, but when you get home you may never use the book. Make sure what you buy fits your needs that way you will be excited to teach from it. Prioritize your list. What are the items of most importance to come home with?

You could spend a full day(s) at the book fair and plan for such. Make plans for the kids: sign your children up for events at the fair, network with friends, find a sitter, pack lunches. Make sure everyone has on good walking shoes. Pack a pen or pencil for notes and phone numbers of new contacts.

Lastly, take a deep breath. You have done a lot of work to get this far. Pat yourself on the back. You will be far ahead of those that don’t plan. Enjoy.

Thanks to all those that make these events possible.