It's back-to-school season, again! Let's ramp things up and get you ready for the best school year ever!

All school year long we power through homeschooling. There is so much to do. It takes hard work and grit and most of all perseverance. But none of that is any good if you don’t have peace.

Here is help planning for homeschooling high school and graduation. Click for timeling and checklist to help you get planning.

I like to give high school students a reading journal or diary to record their favorite books. Not just my own teens, but the teens in the high school book club I've led for more than a decade. Even after they grow into adults and move out of their parents' houses, some continue to keep their journals up to date. It’s a great habit that encourages reading for enjoyment.

Every homeschool parent approaches planning the school year a little differently. The following ideas and forms are only suggestions. Take what works for you and your homeschool. Tweak and adjust until it fits your family dynamic.

Before beginning to plan the next school year, it's important to first review the current year. Here is a form to help you reflect on your successes and failures...