Clemson University Lyceum Scholars Program

Dear Homeschooler,

The demand for the traditional liberal arts education that the Lyceum Scholars Program at Clemson University offers has been extraordinary.  It’s clear that students have a desire to study the kinds of ideas and institutions that are are disappearing from college campuses.  In an effort to extend the Lyceum learning experience to high school students, we are excited to announce a week-long Lyceum Summer Program as part of the Summer Scholars at Clemson University.  Our summer session, 'Leadership and the Case for Greatness', takes directly from the Lyceum Curriculum the question of what role virtue and prudence play in the development of great leaders.

Students will explore leadership, prudence, and greatness through an examination of political thought and historical figures.  For example, students will study Lincoln’s greatest speeches and ask: was he great because he was a prudent statesman or was he was a prudent statesman because he was great?  Lyceum professors will guide students through the interplay between greatness and ambition, principles and political contexts, and leadership and education. These sessions are ideal for students interested in politics, history, ethics and for those who wish to serve their communities.

In this course, students will:

• Learn to engage with each other in a Socratic style seminar with an emphasis on developing civil discourse.
• Study history, political science, ethics, rhetoric and philosophy through primary sources, speeches, histories, literature and visual media
• Improve critical thinking and public speaking skills and practice reading texts closely and carefully

Students will have a complete on-campus experience by staying in Clemson residences and eating in the dining halls.  Afternoons include free time which can be spent exploring campus or meeting a representative from Admissions or Calhoun Honors College.  Evenings feature many of the recreational activities Clemson students enjoy, including bowling at The Underground, swimming at Fike Recreation Center, and a cookout on the beach at beautiful Lake Hartnell. 

For more information about Lyceum’s ‘Leadership and the Case for Greatness', please contact Dr. Marjorie Jeffrey at mljeffr@clemson.edu.

Register today!  The early bird deadline is April 1.

_______________________________
Sidney Thompson
The Lyceum Program

GA Homeschool Outreach
Clemson University
329 Sirrine Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
864-784-1044

Looking for Face to Face Homeschool Options in Georgia?

There are many online options to support homeschooling but what about some good ole fashion face to face options?  While EPIC Homeschool Network offers field trips and enrichment activities, we do not offer formal classes (right now).  So if you find yourself needing some face to face Georgia homeschool academy options, we have compiled a simple list below.  If we missed one, please let us know in the comments and we will update the list.  Our favorite pick is Inspire Homeschool Academy, to learn more about other options, click here.

EPIC Homeschool Network Membership Drive

 We would like to invite you to join EPIC Homeschool Network, Inc. for the 2018-2019 school year!  Membership runs from July 1^st – June 30^th . Last year we had a number of efforts toward our mission to enrich, enhance and empower home education in the community including:

• Free webinars to empower families in homeschooling
• Scholarship awards to homeschool families
• The Annual EPIC Resource Fair to provide resources to homeschool families and the community
• The Annual Awards Ceremony where we recognize the work of our homeschool students
• The Annual Yearbook
• Snacks for Homeschool Hangout
• Science @ the Park
• Subsidizing the costs of our first out of town trip to the Huntsville Space and Rocket Center

This year, we hope to accomplish even more, including:

• Painting @ the Park
• Biz Kidz 101
• Science @ the Park
• International Festival/Geography Fair
• STEM Class
• Character Education
• Grocery Store Math
• Music Class

We invite you to join our organization for another successful year for $40 per family. Benefits of membership include:

• Teacher Identification Card for Discounts with local service providers
• One Complimentary Yearbook
• Weekly Email Newsletters
• Eligibility for EPIC Scholarships
• Participation in the Annual Awards Ceremony

To join simply sign up here and process payment online. If you have any questions about membership please don’t hesitate to contact Andrea Hall at 404.644.8391 or ahall@epichsn.org.

South Cobb Homeschoolers Has Moved!

Looking for updates on South Cobb Homeschoolers?

We've moved to our new website www.epichsn.com.  Check us out there! 

If you have questions, email us at epichsn@gmail.com

Meet and Greet and Swap

Homeschool Families

Powder Springs Library is hosting a

Meet and Greet and Swap

for Homeschool families in the area

Wednesday August 31, 1-3pm

Exchange curriculum ideas

Bring any materials no longer needed and swap with others

For more information contact Laura Warner 770-439-3600 or warnerl@cobbcat.org

Yearbook Staff

 Attention all Middle School and High School home school students!  EPIC Homeschool Network, Inc. is looking for you to join our yearbook staff.  EPIC will highlight activities from various home school groups around the area.  We are looking for students from different home school organizations who would like to improve their student portfolio while also creating a takeaway that highlights the 2016-2017 school year.  If you are interested please contact Andrea Hall at 678-744-3407 or email her at epichsn@gmail.com .  There is NO FEE to join the yearbook staff, just time and dedication.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, August 11 – Mom’s Night In http://goo.gl/forms/OUji87qJUkhUmZAD3

Wednesday, August 24 – Lego Land Discovery Center Homeschool Day Field Trip https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta/news-events/events-legoland-discovery-centre.aspx

Thursday, September 1 at 11:00 a.m. – Not Back to School Party  https://goo.gl/forms/7v51MdkGQ8X6bhOZ2

Please note that RSVP is required to all events.  If you have questions, please contact us at epichsn@gmail.com