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Soaring Higher Than School

Soaring Higher Than School

by CHEWV | Jun 9, 2022 | Articles

In the day-to-day of homeschooling, it’s easy to lose perspective. But summer has come, the sun is shining, and it’s time to lift our homeschool sights higher! Homeschooling may include college and career. It could involve scholarships and all A’s and B’s. But that’s...

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Planning for 2022-23

Planning for 2022-23

by CHEWV | Jun 9, 2022 | Articles

June is an ideal month to plan for the following school year. With possibilities fresh on your mind and sunny days entertaining the kids, it’s time to wrap up one year and make exciting plans for the next. Once planning is done, you can relax through July. Simply sign...

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Homeschooling and Hope Scholarship: Distinctions That Matter

Homeschooling and Hope Scholarship: Distinctions That Matter

by CHEWV | Apr 22, 2022 | Articles, Considering Homeschooling, Homeschool Basics, Hope Scholarship

Did you know that Hope Scholarship students do not necessarily school at home?  They can enroll in a private school that is registered with the state to receive Hope funds OR they can choose to have an Individualized Instructional Program.   “Individualized...

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A Smorgasbord of Educational Options

A Smorgasbord of Educational Options

by CHEWV | Apr 12, 2022 | Articles, News

Sorting It All Out Is that a homeschooler I see taking classes online? No, that’s a homeschooler over there working with his Mom. That can’t be right; the homeschoolers I know attend classes at the downtown co-op. What about the ones in educational communities with...

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About College Scholarships and Homeschoolers

by CHEWV | Oct 8, 2021 | Articles, College, High School

CFWV (College for West Virginia) scholarships are for homeschooled students too!  If your student plans to pursue scholarships, don’t wait until he or she is a senior.  Instead, begin planning in the early high school years, as requirements may be different for...

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Is College (and Financial Aid) Ahead?

by CHEWV | Oct 8, 2021 | Articles, College, High School

The FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 2022-2023 academic year opened October 1st. Completing the application, which is a requirement for most scholarships and other financial aid, is a complicated process.  A free, helpful seminar, sponsored...

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A Unique Opportunity for WV Teens

A Unique Opportunity for WV Teens

by CHEWV | Sep 16, 2021 | Articles, High School

Generation Joshua is a civics organization that has consistently offered a place for teens to energetically grapple with the tough questions of modern politics and government. Besides hearing from speakers who unapologetically love America, teens receive exposure to...

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The Privilege to Choose

The Privilege to Choose

by CHEWV | Aug 19, 2021 | Articles, History

Aah. Parents are busily deciding what to do this fall for the education of their children. Homeschool? Private school? Public school? Parents are deciding. Parents can decide! This is reason to celebrate! Not too long ago, they would have had no choice at all, for...

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PSAT For Your Junior High or High Schooler

PSAT For Your Junior High or High Schooler

by CHEWV | Jun 2, 2021 | Articles, College, High School

Early summer is the perfect time to contact local schools about PSAT options in the fall. Both private and public schools may have options for homeschool testers. Don’t wait until the last minute to inquire and reserve a spot for your student! Find out information...

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Second Year to Struggle With Assessment Results?

Second Year to Struggle With Assessment Results?

by CHEWV | Jun 2, 2021 | Articles, Assessments, Portfolios, Testing

Remember that the second consecutive year that a homeschooled student does not make “acceptable progress” on their annual homeschool assessment, the parent or instructor must submit “additional evidence” of appropriate instruction TO THE COUNTY. What is “acceptable...

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Call to Action: HB 5053

Call to Action: HB 5053

Feb 16, 2026

UPDATE February 17, 2026 From what we have heard to date, prayer and contacts have effectively stopped 5053. We will remain alert and let you know if anything changes, but praise the Lord for His mercies! We are concerned about HB 5089 which affects students enrolling...

Hope Students and Test Scores

Hope Students and Test Scores

Feb 12, 2026

We are asked frequently about test score reports for Hope Scholarship recipients and are happy to help clarify! In the early days of the Hope Scholarship program, CHEWV (and others) were informed by the state BOE that Hope students may only submit publisher score...

2026 WV Legislative Session: Homeschool Related Bills

2026 WV Legislative Session: Homeschool Related Bills

Feb 12, 2026

Several homeschool related bills have been introduced in the 2026 legislative session. As of today, only two (HB 4062 and 5053) have been taken up in committee for discussion. CHEWV is providing this list to keep you informed. We will provide additional information if...

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