Let's face it. The idea of homeschooling high schoolers can be intimidating. Many people feel they cannot continue to homeschool once their children arrive at this level, out of fear of diminishing college aspirations. We here at BHEA want you to know that you can do it! BHEA families have produced many success stories. A support group like ours is a key to success.

Through homeschooling within the BHEA community, your child will have access to many opportunities that are often thought to only be available to traditionally schooled students:

• Your blossoming journalist can apply to represent BHEA in the monthly The Daily Times- School Times. The application process begins around the first of August each year. Email [email protected] for more information.
• Members of the BHEA Student Council, play a vital role in planning, organizing, and implementing events for high school students. This is a fantastic way to develop leadership skills, contribute to your community, and make a difference in the lives of your peers. Members will be notified when the application period opens.
• Rising sophomores can apply to represent BHEA in the Youth Leadership Blount program. Email [email protected] for more information.
• BHEA makes nominations and occasionally supports participants of Tennessee Governor Schools.
  • You can learn more about Governor Schools here: https://www.tn.gov/education/districts/instruction/tdoe-governors-schools.html
• We also send delegates to the Boys and Girls State programs.
  •  Learn more about Boys' State here: https://www.tnboysstate.org/
  • Learn about Girls' State here: https://alavgs.org/ 
  • Email [email protected] for more information about how to apply to these programs.
• Academic Opportunities:
  • High quality Enrichment sessions designed to meet the credit requirements of most umbrella schools.
  • Beta Gamma Chapter of the Eta Sigma Alpha National Homeschool Honor Society
  • Student Recognition and Award program.
• Extracurricular Opportunities:
  • American Heritage Girls
  • Scouts BSA Troop 442
  • 4-H Shooting Sports
  • 4-H Programs
  • Science Bowl
  • Regular high school activities and service opportunities (learn more about that here: www.bhea.net/highschoolactivities)
• BHEA Senior Scholarships (More details available on BHEA Senior Scholarships page www.bhea.net/highschoolawardprogram): 
  • BHEA Outstanding Senior Scholarship: This $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a BHEA senior who has gone above-and-beyond to achieve excellence in the areas of service, leadership, academics, and personal investment in BHEA.
  • Lisa Best Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Scholarship: In honor and memory of Lisa Best, a long-time BHEA member and instructor, this $500 scholarship is awarded to a BHEA senior who has exhibited an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for starting a business now or in the future.
• Other ideas for bolstering your college applications:
  
  • We have had students participate in Blount County Youth Court www.blounttn.org/1221/Blount-County-Youth-Court.
  • There are many Citizen Science opportunities at the Great Smokies Institute at Tremont. https://gsmit.org/program/calendar/
  • Community service project opportunities