12/26/2007 California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) Age 16 or older (younger can take, but still subject to compulsory attendance laws). Equivalent to high school diploma. 866-342-4773 http://www.chspe.net chspe@scoe.net CHEA Scholarship Annual scholarship for homeschooled children (seniors). 800-564-2432 http://www.cheaofca.org/ Colleges and Admissions Policies for Homeschooled Applicants HSLDA's National Center for Home Education has compiled lists of colleges grouped by how accomodating their admissions policies are to homeschooled applicants http://www.hslda.org/docs/nche/000002/00000241.asp CYIA Training Teaches teens (and adults) how to share the gospel with children. Scripture based. Helps them develop confidence in sharing the gospel. Also, summer mission programs. See contact information under CEF in Classes & Training section. Eureka! An Honor Society for Homeschoolers Eureka!, the San Jose Chapter of the national homeschool honor society Eta Sigma Alpha, welcomes Christian students in 7th-12th grade with a 3.5 academic GPA and a high score on a standardized test (old SAT 1200+, new SAT 1800+; PSAT 180+; ACT 26+; 90th percentile on Iowa, California, or Stanford). Denise Boiko 408-927-0737 dabrkb@sbcglobal.net http://www.webspawner.com/users/etasigmaalphanationa/ Generation Joshua Open to 14-19 year olds who want to be politically involved and catch the vision for America’s future. Small clubs get together, pray for the nation, and get involved by doing voter registration, phone-banking, and other activities. Julie Howes 408-354-1968 julie@operationcompletion.org Graduation & Reception County-wide Christ-centered formal graduation ceremony for junior & senior high, held yearly in June. Includes activities for the graduates during the school year, formal senior dinner, photos, and caps and gowns. Informational meeting in October; contact early in school year assures participation. Edith 408-371-9629 kuszikam@netscape.net Graduation Supplies Caps & gowns; diplomas; invitations and announcements. Milligan's Graduation Supply: 800-544-4696 http://www.milligans.com 877-466-2563 Gutenberg College Provides a broad-based liberal arts education in a Protestant Christian environment. The great books curriculum emphasizes the development of basic learning skills (reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking) and the application of these skills to profound writings of the past. Eugene, Oregon. 541-683-5141 office@gutenberg.edu http://www.gutenberg.edu/ Patrick Henry College Provides academically excellent higher education with a Biblical worldview. Instructing Christian students to serve God and mankind with a passion for righteousness, justice and mercy, through careers of public service and cultural influence, using an apprenticeship methodology. In Purcellville, Virginia. Kathy Young is Patrick Henry College's Regional Representative. If you would like to work with Mrs. Young on an event in your area or in your home to promote awareness of PHC to your homeschool group, local church, or service organization, she would be happy hear form you. Kathy Young - 925-323-1675 kmyoung@phc.edu Patrick Henry College - 540-338-1776 info@phc.edu http://www.phc.edu/ PSAT Recommended for all homeschool students (11th grade); may qualify for National Merit Scholarship. Register in September of each year, test in October. Pioneer Family Academy 408-313-5113 Summit Ministries Summit’s mission is to: Ground Christians in their faith; Equip them to defend the biblical worldview; Prepare tomorrow’s servant leaders. Two-week educational conferences (for high school and college students) in Manitou Springs, Colorado. 719-685-9103 http://www.summit.org Worldview Academy Leadership Camp Trains students & parents to think and live according to the Christian worldview. Worldviews, apologetics, evangelism, and servant-leadership. Includes practical application. Week-long camps for students ages 13 and up. Held at college campuses around the country. 830-620-5203 http://www.worldview.org/