SummaryCan we enroll now and get our books but start our school year later? What do we do with the old lesson plans? These and more answers from Seton Counselors. Can we enroll and get our books now but start our school year later? Yes, you can enroll now and receive your books and lesson plans but delay your school start date until later in the year. To delay your start date, when you enroll, enter the date you want to start in the comment box. You may also email counselors@setonhome.org and let the counselors know what start date you would like. They will then set it for you. Lesson Plans a ..read more

SummaryGinny Seuffert is passionate about teaching history and has tips and local resources unique to you to make the subject come alive for your family. At one point, my husband and I had three kids in college, all of whom were history majors. Everyone is out of college now, but we are still a history family with frequent kitchen table discussions. We feel we were successful in passing on our love of history. What were our secrets? Students Need a Textbook To answer one frequently asked question: Yes, your students do need a textbook. I prefer to think of textbooks as an imaginary file cabin ..read more

SummaryHomeschooling experts offer practical methods to prepare our children to know their rights and responsibilities and be good citizens. Include Them in Activities… Personally, engaging my state representatives felt intimidating once upon a time. Then, I was asked to participate in several petitions and rallies related to homeschooling, home birth, and pro-life legislation. Those experiences helped me better understand my part in being an active citizen. With that understanding, I started bringing my children to peaceful events. I encouraged them to walk into our state representative’s o ..read more

SummaryDeacon McGuirk shows how Canon Law and U.S. Organic Law support the right and duty of parents to choose the means for their children’s Catholic education. Two Pillars of Homeschooling Building his case on two prominent pillars of strength, Deacon McGuirk makes the case that Catholic homeschooling conforms to Canon Law and the laws of the United States. The Organic Laws of the U.S.A. An act of Congress in 1873 defined four documents as the Organic Laws of the United States of America. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, organic laws are “the body of laws (as in a constitution o ..read more

SummarySeton elementary counselor reviews a new, visually vivid Seton workbook filled with maps, photos of landmarks, and short activities in each lesson. As a Seton counselor and a former homeschooling parent, I am excited to introduce Seton’s new Geography 5 for Young Catholics workbook. This fifth-grade book, the third in this series, focuses on the Western United States. This series replaces the map skills books used in the past. After reviewing the new fifth-grade book, I wished it had been available while homeschooling my little ones. The first thing I noticed when I saw the new book w ..read more

SummaryAs a military family, the Bernards’ homeschooling with Seton allowed them to travel, always feeling blessed for the solid and accredited academics Seton provides. Homeschooling with Seton has been a blessing because, as a super-nomadic military family with five children, we have had much more family time, which we value immensely. Our children, Heidi, 11; Owen, 9; Hannah, 5; Caleb, 3; and Fulton, 1 have had so many more opportunities to acquire life skills, and we have gotten to live more liturgically. Military Life My husband is a Commanding Officer F-18 (Growler) Pilot in the U.S. N ..read more

Summary Here are the changes by grade level in the 2024 Seton curriculum, including a new fifth-grade geography workbook and Lit and Comp Reading Guide. Even the best Catholic homeschool curriculum can always be better, and in this pursuit of excellence, Seton has always placed a heavy focus each year on curriculum improvements. As we continue to replace books from other publishers with our own Seton Press materials, we improve our materials and help keep our costs low, which in turn helps keep our tuition low. In fact, there are no tuition increases in 2024! The following is a list of signi ..read more

SummaryBird watching encourages kids to go outdoors and fosters a connection that can inspire a lifelong appreciation for wildlife and conservation. One of the best parts of summer is that we homeschool moms can easily sneak in a lot of learning disguised as fun. If you take a break in the summer months or have a lighter schedule, it is easier to explore this beautiful world. I suggest bird watching as a great way to engage with nature. Bird watching in the summer offers a fantastic blend of fun and education for children. It is an engaging way to explore nature and learn about the environmen ..read more

SummaryAmidst his ordination celebration, Father Nikolai Brelinsky reflects on Seton’s homeschooling advantage as a foundation for his faith life and intellect. I can hardly believe the day has come: the day when I receive the honorable title of “Father” as a priest of Jesus Christ. It seems like I was only recently attending the Seton graduation in Front Royal (class of 2015). My short blurb in the program said something to the effect of “Nikolai plans to study at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary this fall.” Nine years have gone by, and the completion of my studies has brought me to the joy ..read more

SummaryWhat is Seton’s Redo Policy for high school tests? Can junior high students take high school courses for credit? Your answers from Seton Counselors. What is Seton’s Redo Policy for high school tests? Students can redo multiple-choice questions with five answers; if the questions have only four answers, you may only redo the test if you fail it (below 70%). True/false questions or questions with only two answers cannot be retaken. However, most fill-in-the-blank tests can be redone if the grade is below 85%. You may also redo written work and translation tests. Sean O’Connor, Academic C ..read more