WVUP Hosts Science Labs for Homeschoolers
Since lab sciences are prerequisite for college admissions, CHEWV was delighted that WVUP willingly offered high school level science labs to homeschoolers last month. Here's the icing on the cake: they offered the labs, with materials, at no charge! In March,...
PROMISE Eligibility
5 Things to Know Changes in PROMISE scholarship eligibility requirements for homeschoolers, effective July 2018, are now being implemented. Here are some key things homeschoolers should know about the changes. No more GED. Homeschool graduates are no longer required...
Driver’s License Change Takes Effect
Editor's Note: Additional legislative changes were made in 2022, as reflected in this newer article: https://chewv.org/drivers-license-clarifications Driver’s license requirements for homeschoolers have changed as of May 31, 2018. Prospective drivers no longer need to...
College Fair: Like Mother, Like Son?
by Wendy Summers Little did I realize when I decided to attend a college fair as a high school junior, that it would become a God-ordained pivot point in my life. I had thought my college path was already determined. I was from Maryland, and by default, I would...
Victory! Bills Signed!
This week Governor Justice signed two important homeschool bills: Senate Bill 319 and Senate Bill 364. Promise Scholarship The passage of SB 319 means homeschooled students will no longer have to take the TASC in order to qualify for the Promise Scholarship! The...
Having Difficulty Taking the TASC?
Some students are having difficulty scheduling the TASC test to meet the PROMISE Scholarship deadlines. Betty Jo Jordan, Executive Assistant to State Superintendent Payne, assures CHEWV that this form is all that is necessary to schedule the TASC requirements. The...
High School Records
What I've Learned First-Hand by Becky Price When our oldest son applied to an out-of-state four-year college, we included his transcript along with a copy of his high school diploma, and he was accepted with no other records necessary. When our second son applied to...
High School: Dual Enrollment Options
Homeschooled high school students are benefitting from the growing early enrollment options available through higher education institutions, where they can earn college credit during the high school years at a drastically reduced cost. These programs, through...
Academy Nominations
Each year, one of my most important responsibilities as your Senator is nominating young men and women for admission to our country’s service academies. To be eligible, you must be: A US citizen A legal resident of the state of West Virginia (or a dependent of...
Generation Joshua for WV Teens
The Vision of Generation Joshua is to assist parents to raise up the next generation of Christian leaders and citizens, equipped to positively influence the political processes of today and tomorrow.