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New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jan 11 (0)

Need help with math problem from practice test in The Official SAT Study guide. - Lisa TX 0:35 Jan 12 (2)

The real question is: Where do you get explanations for all the problems on the practice tests? nt - Lisa TX 2:01 Jan 12 (0)
I have that segment BC is 2 .... - Lisa TX 1:34 Jan 12 (0)

Nan in Mass... - LisaNY 21:56 Jan 11 (0)

Bought a new graphing calculator today.... - Kelli in TN 21:48 Jan 11 (0)

The Socratic method.... - Juliette 21:22 Jan 11 (0)

Need latin recommendation for 9th, after finishing LCII. If Henle, what support materials do I need? (more) - Ang in TX 21:17 Jan 11 (1)

There are tests and quizzes available... - LisaNY 21:44 Jan 11 (0)

High School - Mary 20:19 Jan 11 (0)

Help with Saxon Advanced Math... - Kathy 19:12 Jan 11 (0)

Is there anything like ALEKS for science? - MaryM 18:29 Jan 11 (0)

Big Thankyou to all of you who answered my post about 9th grade schedules. You have helped so much I think I might even be able to do this high school thing! nm - Ang in TX 18:08 Jan 11 (0)

How does one go about becoming a book cover designer - Chris in CA 16:55 Jan 11 (2)

Definitely pursue more training! - Sandy in Indy 0:01 Jan 12 (0)
Re: How does one go about becoming a book cover designer - MaryM 18:25 Jan 11 (0)

I have a question about SAT essays and college application essays..... - Nancy 16:47 Jan 11 (1)

Re: I have a question about SAT essays and college application essays..... - mariedc 22:51 Jan 11 (0)

What to do when Teaching Textbooks Algebra I doesn't work?? - Michele in NC 15:49 Jan 11 (6)

We just started using Classmate and we are happy with it so far... - LisaNY 21:46 Jan 11 (2)
- Thanks, Lisa. I just signed up for the free trial. nt - Michele in NC 23:02 Jan 11 (0)
- Re: We've used Classmate for over a year and LOVE it! - Paula in N.H, 22:51 Jan 11 (0)
Re: What to do when Teaching Textbooks Algebra I doesn't work?? - Christy Walters 16:53 Jan 11 (0)
Classmate (link inside)...... - Claire 16:12 Jan 11 (0)
Chalkdust has the teacher on the DVD, not just the graphics. HTH! nt - Liza Q 15:56 Jan 11 (0)

Part-time public high school in WI -- Does anyone know about this? - Claire 15:20 Jan 11 (4)

A good source of information in WI is -- - Angie 17:55 Jan 11 (1)
- Thanks! I found the website and am ordering the handbook! nt - Claire 18:02 Jan 11 (0)
Search for the state school code, then go to the principal if the code allows it. (nt) - Susan in IL 17:06 Jan 11 (1)
- I can't find anything about it when I search the DPI website (Dept of Public Instruction) nt - Claire 17:46 Jan 11 (0)

Good ideas for writing topics for a senior?? I'd like some for essays and research papers... nt - StaceyinLA 14:38 Jan 11 (2)

Here's a list of Regents' Test Essay Topics - suzeintn 18:20 Jan 11 (0)
Check out 10,000 Ideas for Term Papers, Projects and Reports by Kathryn Lamm (nt) - Moira in MA 16:25 Jan 11 (0)

IEW questions - m - StaceyinLA 14:37 Jan 11 (5)

There is a Yahoo group called IEWfamilies - Claire 15:23 Jan 11 (4)
- yes! Ask the rep, Jill Pike!.... - Cathy in CA -- now in KY! 19:53 Jan 11 (3)
  - How do I get in touch with this person?? nt - StaceyinLA 21:47 Jan 11 (1)
    - Jill Pike : toll free at 877-746-5764 ... - Cathy in CA-- now in KY! 22:11 Jan 11 (0)
  - We asked Jill Pike and she was really, really helpful. We went with SWI (in addition to TWSS) and my daughter loves her writing classes now! nt :) - Sandy 20:24 Jan 11 (0)

So just how many TT fans are there on the boards, and why?? nt - StaceyinLA 14:32 Jan 11 (2)

Count us in! - Sandy in Indy 23:54 Jan 11 (0)
We just started, after VideoText didn't quite work, and our daughter is working independently on algebra for the first time ever... - Sandy 20:27 Jan 11 (0)

Teaching Textbooks fans! - Kelly in VA 13:05 Jan 11 (1)

Re: Teaching Textbooks fans! - Lora 17:07 Jan 11 (0)

Planning ahead for 9th next year- I would love to see schedules of what you are doing, if you don't mind sharing. I am particularly confused about history. nm - Ang in TX 12:04 Jan 11 (15)

9th grader this year... - Nan in Mass 17:29 Jan 11 (0)
Here are our plans for 9th grade next year..... - Katia 16:55 Jan 11 (0)
Our 9th gr. schedule, mostly Sonlight... - Loraine 16:10 Jan 11 (0)
My daughter is in the 9th grade right now... - Liza Q 15:42 Jan 11 (0)
Here's my 9th grader's schedule: - LoriM 15:19 Jan 11 (3)
- Oh, my goodness! - Michele in NC 15:43 Jan 11 (2)
  - My 9th grader adores Geometry and begs to do it (LOL)... - LoriM 20:02 Jan 11 (1)
    - Haha! hmmm...my 9th gr. dd loves geometry as well... - LisaNY 21:49 Jan 11 (0)
Here is ours ... - Kareni 15:00 Jan 11 (0)
This was my dd's 9th grade schedule (m) - Pat H 14:55 Jan 11 (0)
Mine's in 10th now, but here's last year's info: - Jenny in Florida 14:08 Jan 11 (1)
- Ooops. Forgot to mention . . . - Jenny in Florida 14:11 Jan 11 (0)
I have a 9th grader this year... - Kelly in VA 13:02 Jan 11 (2)
- Thanks, Kelly! Could I ask you a few more... - Ang in TX 14:02 Jan 11 (1)
  - Re: Thanks, Kelly! Could I ask you a few more... - Kelly in VA 18:57 Jan 11 (0)

American School -- there was a lot of chit chat about it earlier, is anyone's students actually taking AS courses now? - LH 11:07 Jan 11 (3)

My son is. nt - Padmé 11:35 Jan 11 (2)
- could you give some feedback on how you feel about using AS - nancy in TN 14:43 Jan 11 (1)
  - We've never tried the Spanish courses. I liked them very well.... - Padmé 16:03 Jan 11 (0)

Thoughts on Invitation to the Classics by Cowan and Guiness?nm - ann 10:44 Jan 11 (1)

Excellent book...(m) - Kathleen 12:49 Jan 11 (0)

About the National Latin Exam... - ereks mom 10:31 Jan 11 (4)

Re: About the National Latin Exam... - Susie in La 22:33 Jan 11 (0)
My son took the intro level test last year....(m) - Regena in KY 22:19 Jan 11 (0)
What I have done - Angie 11:59 Jan 11 (1)
- Angie, I'd love to hear your experiences with the NLE... - LisaNY 21:51 Jan 11 (0)

Math questions - MUS vs. Classmate in HS - m - StaceyinLA 10:02 Jan 11 (0)

Another Lightning Lit question (m) - Sandy C. 9:12 Jan 11 (3)

Re: Another Lightning Lit question (m) - Katia 10:28 Jan 11 (2)
- still another question? - Silvia 12:18 Jan 11 (1)
  - Yes. nt - Katia 16:18 Jan 11 (0)

What does "Career/Technical" mean as far as graduation requirements?? - Michele in NC 8:45 Jan 11 (6)

Thank you, Marge and Carrie!!! - Michele in NC 14:04 Jan 11 (0)
This chart might help. - Carrie in NC 13:00 Jan 11 (0)
Here's something else even more specific.... - Marge in NC 12:40 Jan 11 (0)
I found something! (m) - Marge in NC 11:39 Jan 11 (0)
I guess I didn't really answer your question, did I? sorry :( - Marge in NC 11:27 Jan 11 (0)
NC public schools graduation requirements.... - Marge in NC 10:48 Jan 11 (0)

If you had a 9th grader whose writing skills were almost non-existent... - Michele in NC 8:11 Jan 11 (5)

BTDT - Taz &^Storm's MOm 10:06 Jan 11 (2)
- I hope we have a similar story, too, one day... and a funny story about CC Fable... - Nan in Mass 19:48 Jan 11 (0)
- This is very inspiring, T&S's Mom! I hope one day we have a similar story to tell. (nt) - LSC 12:18 Jan 11 (0)
we were discussing Write Shop at co-op again yesterday (m) - Sandy C. 8:59 Jan 11 (1)
- Sandy, if I may ask, can Write Shop 1 be used in a semester? trying to hurry up and get 16yods to write so we can go on. tia nt - Chris in VA 10:40 Jan 11 (0)

Self Education? - Tricia in Phx 1:06 Jan 11 (5)

If I'm not learning, too, along with my children, I'm too bored to be able to make myself homeschool... - Nan in Mass 17:34 Jan 11 (0)
One thing I learned early on... - MamaBess 12:46 Jan 11 (1)
- That's pretty cool, I agree! (nm) - Tricia in Phx 18:40 Jan 11 (0)
Yep, and because of it, I 've fallen in love with literature I thought I'd never read in a lifetime. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 10:09 Jan 11 (0)
I am, while guiding my high school students on their own learning adventures (nt) - LoriM 7:20 Jan 11 (0)

Does anyone have a "speedwriting" or shorthand book they can recommend? - Peggy from KY 23:19 Jan 10 (0)

Hey, all ya'll who are looking at (or using) Lials (of if you want a really cool math resource online), if you haven't seen this site, you gotta check it out. - Pam in MD 21:41 Jan 10 (3)

These are little bit different from the Lial texts recommended here. They - Taz & Storm's Mom 10:16 Jan 11 (0)
Thanks, Pam, I was just about to post asking for this. Do you know of a site where I read about BCM? thanks nt - Jana(NC) 8:55 Jan 11 (1)
- here you go..link only. - Taz & Storm's MOm 10:19 Jan 11 (0)

Dd is looking into Liberty University, Lynchburg VA ...opinions? - Jenileigh 20:22 Jan 10 (12)

I graduated from there many moons ago... - Yvonne in NE 11:14 Jan 11 (2)
- I just wish I knew how to find a way to compare them side by side, and know in what ways they are more relaxed! TY! nt - Jenileigh 21:47 Jan 11 (1)
  - Re: I just wish I knew how to find a way to compare them side by side, and know in what ways they are more relaxed! TY! nt - Yvonne in NE 22:12 Jan 11 (0)
If you have no problem with Jerry Fallwell and the doctrines he espouses, you'll probably have no problem with the school itself. nt - Pam in MD 21:01 Jan 10 (3)
- I would disagree! - Renee in NC 8:33 Jan 11 (2)
  - Oh, Renee, I didn't mean his politics, I meant doctrine. I agree that his political stances are not necessarily shared by all the students. nt - Pam in MD 11:44 Jan 11 (0)
  - Yes, I have a good friend who got her degree there... - GVA 9:06 Jan 11 (0)
I have a degree from Liberty's distance program. - Renee in NC 20:28 Jan 10 (4)
- Yes, reassured here. She was looking into Bob Jones, she attended a camp - Jenileigh 21:23 Jan 10 (3)
  - Well, BJU does allow some show tunes and sacred music, too, but I know what you mean! In the dorm listening to NPR's... - Pam in MD 21:27 Jan 10 (2)
    - Dd got aggravated that they tried to convince them while they were there that - Jenileigh 21:29 Jan 10 (1)
      - Hmm. I'm not sure where you could find that much info. - Pam in MD 21:39 Jan 10 (0)

What sequence would you recommend for Lials with an 8th grader who has finished Lial's Intro. Algebra (m) - CynthiaOK 18:00 Jan 10 (1)

I honestly don't think it matters. - Carrie in NC 18:46 Jan 10 (0)

liberal slant of colleges ??? - Gwen in VA 17:59 Jan 10 (10)

This is the norm... - GVA 9:13 Jan 11 (0)
You know, that's the way we felt when we met with our realtor... - LoriM 7:17 Jan 11 (0)
Hmmm... I think I went to this college - moira 3:15 Jan 11 (0)
Another place to look for colleges... - Margaret in CO 1:26 Jan 11 (0)
Re: liberal slant of colleges ??? - Andee 18:59 Jan 10 (1)
- Colleges That Change Lives is by Loren Pope. He also wrote... - Pam in MD 21:00 Jan 10 (0)
Was this a state school or a private school? (nt) - CynthiaOK 18:01 Jan 10 (3)
- State school -- though it has supposedly excellent program in dd's desired major (historic preservation--a bit unusual) - Gwen in VA 22:29 Jan 10 (2)
  - Does it have an honours dorm?... - Nan in Mass 17:38 Jan 11 (1)
    - Re: Does it have an honours dorm?... - Gwen in VA 22:23 Jan 11 (0)

SAT Subject Tests? - Carole in DE 16:48 Jan 10 (6)

Let me just say... I have been looking into these and the College Board site has some sample questions... have you seen how hard the world history ones are??? (m) - Jo's Boys 19:05 Jan 10 (2)
- Hi Jo's Boys - completely off topic for this post, but - Allison 20:57 Jan 10 (0)
- Really? The one we got from the library is so easy - Carole in DE 19:46 Jan 10 (0)
Some colleges require them, esp. from homeschoolers...(more) - Kelly in VA 18:35 Jan 10 (0)
Re: SAT Subject Tests? - Gwen in VA 17:50 Jan 10 (0)
We found them useful in demonstrating mastery of a subjects not test in the regular SAT(m) - Suein PA 17:30 Jan 10 (0)

Any opinions on pensacola christian college? - Scottie 15:32 Jan 10 (9)

Thanks & one more thing - - Scottie 14:26 Jan 11 (1)
- In this particular school -- no. What you see is what you get 95% of the time. It's too hard to deal iwith, day in and day out, without it being part of who you are. But neither do I feel... - Pam in MD 15:06 Jan 11 (0)
My sis lives in 'Cola - Jean in Wisc. 9:51 Jan 11 (0)
I do know it's King James Only. Textus Receptus as directly inspired and without error, etc. There also will not be...nt - Pam in MD 21:19 Jan 10 (1)
- Well, the above is decidedly NOT nt! For goodness sake. nt (for real this time) - Pam in MD 21:20 Jan 10 (0)
The big downside for me is way too many rules. If your dd goes and visits, she can decide if the rules are something she can live with--or not. nt - Michele T. in WA 19:36 Jan 10 (0)
All I know is that my neice is very happy there! nt - liz 19:04 Jan 10 (0)
My half brother went there for a year..... - Kelli in TN 15:39 Jan 10 (1)
- Well, lots and lots and lots of rules....(m) - Pat H 16:02 Jan 10 (0)

Is anybody else having problems getting on the general board? I`m getting a blank board. nt - Tracey in Ca 15:16 Jan 10 (7)

Yep, it's been blank for me all afternoon (nt) - LoriM 15:23 Jan 10 (6)
- If you're using an old link, change the 07 to 10 and you will get the new board (nt) - Claire 17:39 Jan 10 (5)
  - Thanks, I was(and always do) following the link from the Index of Boards; I emailed Tim! (c: (nt) - LoriM 6:28 Jan 11 (0)
  - How do you change 07 to 10?nt - Tracey 18:09 Jan 10 (3)
    - Click on the url, use arrows to get to the right of 07, backspace twice, type in 10, enter (nt) - Claire 20:48 Jan 10 (2)
      - what does url stand for? Thanks nt - Tracey 20:58 Jan 10 (1)
        
        It's the address of the page you are on, usually in the upper lefthand corner. Starts with http:// nt - Claire 22:10 Jan 10 (0)

TTC's Understanding the Human Body: Intro to Anat. & Physiol.-what (if any) - CynthiaOK 15:08 Jan 10 (4)

What is TTC, please? nt - DMA in CA 22:46 Jan 10 (1)
- The Teaching Company (link inside) - CynthiaOK 8:55 Jan 11 (0)
Cynthia, this is a fantastic course! - Janie 15:58 Jan 10 (1)
- I've watched a couple of lectures and experienced a strange feeling (m) - CynthiaOK 17:49 Jan 10 (0)

Anyone have a list of the top engineering schools in the US? - Lisa K 13:59 Jan 10 (9)

Whoops! Trying again! - Margaret in CO 1:43 Jan 11 (0)
depends on what kind of engineering, too... - Margaret in CO 1:40 Jan 11 (0)
US News & World Report usu has this kind of list...M - Andee 20:46 Jan 10 (0)
Re: Anyone have a list of the top engineering schools in the US? - Lisa TX 16:54 Jan 10 (1)
- Regarding LeTourneau... - Paula H 17:31 Jan 10 (0)
Re: Anyone have a list of the top engineering schools in the US? - sccarl 14:53 Jan 10 (3)
- Re: Why isn't Rensselaer included here? - Irene 15:07 Jan 10 (2)
  - this is a graduate list - moira 3:17 Jan 11 (0)
  - The USNews list I came across did include Rensselaer as #20. nt - Andee 20:49 Jan 10 (0)

TOG and Omnibus - Susan in TN 13:02 Jan 10 (13)

I'm using both next year. I think this is a post below where I give a very quick sketch of how I will do it. nt - karenciavo 14:43 Jan 10 (3)
- How old is your child? Do you plan to incorporate all the Omnibus levels? nt - Susan in TN 17:54 Jan 10 (2)
  - He'll be 13 next year (8th grade). I'm taking it one year at a time so I'm not sure how far I will go with Omnibus. nt - karenciavo 21:25 Jan 10 (1)
    - Thanks! nt - Susan in TN 11:50 Jan 11 (0)
Piggyback question - lowest grade/age you'd consider using Omnibus to teach? - Nebraska Pam 13:09 Jan 10 (8)
- Re: lowest grade/age you'd consider using Omnibus to teach? - An 17:57 Jan 11 (0)
- I'm in a similar boat, Pam - Michele T. in WA 19:48 Jan 10 (2)
  - The Boys' and Girls' Herodotus- could you tell me where to find this. I would like to purchase it. TIA nt - Suein PA 23:47 Jan 10 (1)
    - It's listed in the Veritas Press catalog with their 3rd grade history resources for $22. nt - Michele T. in WA 0:04 Jan 11 (0)
- Hmmm I would not encourage you to use it with a 5th grader. ( m) - Suein PA 14:03 Jan 10 (3)
  - Thank you, Sue - Nebraska Pam 14:14 Jan 10 (2)
    - We are using Mystery of History, but I am not thrilled with it.(m) - Suein PA 15:31 Jan 10 (1)
      - Thanks! - Nebraska Pam 18:32 Jan 10 (0)

Pam in MD--about Space A travel in Baltimore... - LoriM 12:29 Jan 10 (2)

Thank you SO much! Last time we flew from Ramstein, it cost us $1.14 apiece! (Is that a strange price, or WHAT?) nt - Pam in MD 21:21 Jan 10 (1)
- All we could figure was fuel costs are about doubled in Europe (c: (nt) - LoriM 6:21 Jan 11 (0)

"How Should We Then Live?" Question... - Kelly in VA 12:16 Jan 10 (11)

I have a companion book but it's about 30 yrs old so don't know if they still publish it. nt - Heather in ON 22:36 Jan 11 (0)
David Quine's curriculum uses this...they might have some supplemental material. nt - Call Me Cordelia 19:24 Jan 10 (0)
Re: "How Should We Then Live?" Question... - Sonja 13:05 Jan 10 (0)
I have the videos and book - lamb 13:03 Jan 10 (0)
I used this with my son when he was in 10th grade, I know of no companion book..... - Kelli in TN 12:47 Jan 10 (0)
The videos are nice - - CynthiaOK 12:47 Jan 10 (5)
- They are about $70 at CBD-- never seen them for less. nt - lamb 13:00 Jan 10 (1)
  - You can purchase it in DVD now for $49.95...(m) - Kathleen 13:10 Jan 10 (0)
- Are they terribly expensive? I might invest in them for dd if they are highly recommended. nt - Kelli in TN 12:48 Jan 10 (2)
  - The videos are like an abridged version of the book... - Rebecca in VA 15:45 Jan 10 (0)
  - CBD often has them on sale, or you can sometimes find them on ebay, half.com, or this swap board (nt) - CynthiaOK 12:49 Jan 10 (0)

blank periodic tables - Melissa 11:43 Jan 10 (2)

Sure!...... - Janie 11:57 Jan 10 (1)
- Re: Sure!...... - Melissa 11:16 Jan 11 (0)

Has anyone used Lial's Geometry and if you did, do you recommend it? Why/why not? (nt) - Pat H 11:42 Jan 10 (1)

My son used it - Carrie in NC 15:02 Jan 10 (0)

test - test 11:21 Jan 10 (0)

Ds is doing Literary Lessons from LOTR. Please recommend a "guide to Middle Earth" we can use to... - ereks mom 11:07 Jan 10 (3)

Thanks! nt - ereks mom 10:17 Jan 11 (0)
The Complete Guide to Middle-earth by Robert Foster (link) - karenciavo 12:25 Jan 10 (0)
My son has "The Complete Tolkien Companion" by J.E.A.Tyler and finds it very useful. (nt) - Sabrina in NY 11:31 Jan 10 (0)

History dilemmas again - more - StaceyinLA 10:04 Jan 10 (11)

Christine Miller's- All Through the Ages is a great resource... - LisaNY 12:26 Jan 10 (0)
Stacey, I use SL suggestions, and tie in some TOG reading..m - Lisa in WA 10:34 Jan 10 (3)
- BTW, if you have all the TOG year-plans, why aren't you using those?? nt - StaceyinLA 14:18 Jan 10 (1)
  - I have all the year plans because at one time or another, I have used - Lisa in Wa 15:46 Jan 10 (0)
- Yes, it does help some... thanks! nt - StaceyinLA 14:18 Jan 10 (0)
I know nothing about BJUP texts, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 10:32 Jan 10 (5)
- My kids are all doing the World History (at 3 diff. levels) - m - StaceyinLA 14:21 Jan 10 (2)
  - I would definitely encourage taking two years for World History. - Jenny in Florida 15:16 Jan 10 (1)
    - Thanks again - yes, it helps - that's one thing I like about the BJ texts - m - StaceyinLA 10:06 Jan 11 (0)
- Re: I know nothing about BJUP texts, but . . . - Lisa K 11:46 Jan 10 (1)
  - My kids were having this problem with TOG - m - StaceyinLA 14:23 Jan 10 (0)

Can we talk grammar???? - Kelli in TN 9:58 Jan 10 (5)

Not pursuing grammar past R&S 8 either..... - Laurel in CA 15:05 Jan 10 (0)
Permission granted...(m) - Kathleen 11:51 Jan 10 (3)
- So glad to hear this! - Carole in DE 19:50 Jan 10 (0)
- I am planning to stop grammar with R&S 8 as well (though I plan to have them review the book)... If I would use the 9th/10th books, it would mostly be to just read over... nt - StaceyinLA 14:26 Jan 10 (0)
- I will heartily second that! :o) I have no plans to go beyond the gr. 8 text. :o) nm - LisaNY 12:27 Jan 10 (0)

Wadsworth Pub. has lots of online support for Spielvogel's Western Civilization... - Kathy in NC 9:23 Jan 10 (2)

I have the 5th edition...(m) - Kathleen 11:53 Jan 10 (0)
The 6th edition. nt. - Kathy in NC 9:24 Jan 10 (0)

Taz and Storm's Mom ( or anybody else) -- question re EPGY courses - Gwen in VA 22:17 Jan 9 (6)

Pam in MD told there was all to tell. But DO try to get a scholarship. nm - Taz & Storm's MOm 10:14 Jan 10 (0)
Re: Taz and Storm's Mom ( or anybody else) -- question re EPGY courses - Pam in MD 22:25 Jan 9 (4)
- Are you still using them? For the upper maths? <sm> - Pamela 22:43 Jan 9 (3)
  - Easier?? hahahahahaha! Hang on to that hat, sister. - Pam in MD 23:08 Jan 9 (2)
    - Thanks Pam... - Pamela 6:45 Jan 10 (1)
      - Pamela, I'll look for the book. I think ds has it at school. I'll see him in a couple weeks -- is that soon enough? nt - Pam in MD 21:24 Jan 10 (0)

Is there a word view class that you could do in a semester? - Peggy 18:50 Jan 9 (11)

Understanding the Times is great! :) nt - lamb 20:39 Jan 9 (9)
- I would love to hear more about this. TIA! nt - ereks mom 10:28 Jan 10 (8)
  - In my opinion.......... - lamb 13:13 Jan 10 (4)
    - Where can I find the ACSI UTT curriculum? Thanks! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 14:16 Jan 10 (3)
      - Here's one place........ - lamb 19:12 Jan 10 (2)
        
        Looks like that didn't work.... Here's another try! - lamb 19:14 Jan 10 (1)
        
        Thanks! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 23:26 Jan 10 (0)
  - Here's a course description. - Sandy in Indy 12:11 Jan 10 (2)
    - Re: Here's a course description. - Peggy 12:27 Jan 10 (1)
      - Depends......... - lamb 13:16 Jan 10 (0)
Well, you can use Sire's The Universe Next Door or Sproul's Lifeviews for a semester. I used these as my spines when we did worldviews. (Sire's other book--How to Read Slowly--lists literature to incorporate as examples of the worldview in question.) (nt) - Janie 19:57 Jan 9 (0)

Earthworm dissection coming up-where do I purchase materials? Thanks!nm - Ang in TX 17:03 Jan 9 (3)

I purchase from Enasco.com...quick and reasonably $$/nt - Karen in STL 12:07 Jan 10 (0)
Re: Earthworm dissection coming up-where do I purchase materials? Thanks!nm - Lora 18:13 Jan 9 (1)
- Just a note -- they're called "Home Science Tools" now, but the old name in the address will still get you there. nm - Janet in WA 18:17 Jan 9 (0)

Q regarding Stobaugh's Lit courses (other than Skills for Literary Analysis)... - ereks mom 16:24 Jan 9 (2)

Well........I hate to say it, but........ - lamb 20:38 Jan 9 (1)
- This is kind of what I expected to hear. The courses DO sound good, though. : ) nt - ereks mom 10:30 Jan 10 (0)

All this talk about Lightning Lit has convinced me to give it a try for next year. Now I have a few ? for those who use it, please... - Ang in TX 16:07 Jan 9 (14)

how do I find a link to Lightning Lit? - Lisa 16:33 Jan 10 (1)
- Here's one for you ... - Kareni 17:30 Jan 10 (0)
We have decided to ise LL too next year. Looks like a great program! We use R&S for grammar though. nt - Quiver0f10 8:29 Jan 10 (4)
- Grammar ? for you, please...(more) - Ang in TX 11:40 Jan 10 (3)
  - My kids have used several levels of R&S, sort of one year on, one year off and... - Laurel in CA 15:07 Jan 10 (0)
  - I'd start with book 6. We have used R&S through the 9th grade book and I feel if you went trhough and finished book 8 you will have PLENTY of grammar for high school nt - Quiver0f10 11:55 Jan 10 (1)
    - Thanks! That is exactly what I wanted to hear! nm - Ang in TX 12:04 Jan 10 (0)
Re: All this talk about Lightning Lit has convinced me to give it a try for next year. Now I have a few ? for those who use it, please... - Julie in CA 17:11 Jan 9 (3)
- p.s.... - Julie in CA 17:13 Jan 9 (2)
  - We are working in Abeka Grammar and Comp I now but... - Ang in TX 17:21 Jan 9 (1)
    - Yes, 8th was the end for us. If I find he needs more for high school we'll start again, but I doubt it'll be needed. nt - Julie in CA 11:31 Jan 10 (0)
Re: All this talk about Lightning Lit has convinced me to give it a try for next year. Now I have a few ? for those who use it, please... - Liza Q 16:50 Jan 9 (2)
- Thanks, Liza. Where would you recommend starting with Analytical Grammar if I go that route? nm - Ang in TX 17:05 Jan 9 (1)
  - Hmmmm... - Liza Q 8:49 Jan 10 (0)

If Lials math is remedial college courses - Hallie 13:49 Jan 9 (9)

The series is used to bring students up to speed in college if their high school math was weak. - Carrie in NC 22:17 Jan 9 (3)
- Carrie, how did you and your students find the geometry book, compared to any others you have seen or used? nt - Angie 10:36 Jan 10 (2)
  - Link to my answer above.... - Carrie in NC 15:04 Jan 10 (1)
    - Thank you very much! nt - Angie 18:25 Jan 10 (0)
They are considered remedial for 'college' students---they are excellent highschool texts... - Jann in TX 20:48 Jan 9 (0)
I had those same feelings too, Hallie. But we (or should I say she) just started Lial's Algebra. She likes it; it seems thorough. nt - Ang in TX 14:53 Jan 9 (0)
Remedial as in prepare the student for college level maths, not remedial as we think in terms of high school level studies. My son used Lial's texts while a participant in Stanford's EPGY (Gifted program). More - Taz & Storm's mom 14:19 Jan 9 (2)
- Does Lial's have a geometry course? nt - Pat H 15:48 Jan 9 (1)
  - Yes. nt - Anna 17:26 Jan 9 (0)

Here's a site that lists schools that DO NOT require SAT or ACT tests. - Taz & Storm's Mom 13:10 Jan 9 (8)

Well, upon looking through the list, some schools require testing for placement if GPA scores are low, but not for admission. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 13:19 Jan 9 (7)
- This is a very comforting list. Thanks, everyone, for helping me through my panic... - Nan in Mass 8:27 Jan 10 (6)
  - We're in the same situation, but has not quelched DS apirations of matriculation to a tier 1 or 2 school. More - taz & Storm's Mom 12:12 Jan 10 (5)
    - LOL... - Nan in Mass 18:01 Jan 10 (2)
      - Oh - and a question... - Nan in Mass 21:15 Jan 10 (1)
        
        Taz decided against it as he did not want to - Taz & Storm's MOm 10:31 Jan 11 (0)
    - Hey! Who stole my "S" from squelched and aspiration? nm - Taz & storm's Mom 12:15 Jan 10 (1)
      - I confess that my spelling is SO bad that I didn't even notice! nm - Nan in Mass 18:02 Jan 10 (0)

are there any "boxed" classical curricula for high schoolers? - dcd 11:47 Jan 9 (5)

Kolbe is boxed, classical, high school, accredit... and Catholic..nm - Susan 8:32 Jan 10 (1)
- Re: Kolbe is boxed, classical, high school, accredit... and Catholic..nm - Mary 20:10 Jan 10 (0)
There's also Covenant Home. nt - K-FL 12:40 Jan 9 (0)
Have you looked into Sonlight? Not all the way classical, but close. You could also try Veritas, but it's just history/lit, with suggestions for science and math. nt - Chris in VA 11:49 Jan 9 (1)
- Ahmmm...in the upper levels Sonlight also suggests other publishers for - Laurel in CA 16:37 Jan 9 (0)

Okay, so what do all you helpful, bright folks suggest for 11th grade science for a boy who has NO interest? - MamaBess 11:21 Jan 9 (5)

another idea... - Margaret in CO 21:00 Jan 9 (0)
Re: Okay, so what do all you helpful, bright folks suggest for 11th grade science for a boy who has NO interest? - Margaret in CO 20:56 Jan 9 (0)
Maybe, since he's done two years already, you could approach science thru another discipline,,, - Chris in VA who is posting tons and probably not very helpful, but bored! 12:00 Jan 9 (2)
- I would say that this was very helpful.... - MamaBess 20:26 Jan 9 (0)
- To Chris in VA - Laura R in VA 13:43 Jan 9 (0)

History Questions? Quine-Worldview vs/plus Veritas-Omnibus - Julia 11:00 Jan 9 (1)

What grades are planning for? NM - Anita in ID 12:34 Jan 11 (0)

Is Chemistry a "must" for most colleges entrance requirements? - Laurie 10:04 Jan 9 (8)

for vet school - moira 2:40 Jan 10 (0)
My dd did Earth Science instead - Carrie in NC 22:26 Jan 9 (0)
At TAMU, no...<m> - Pamela 12:16 Jan 9 (0)
Just an idea... - Chris in VA 11:45 Jan 9 (3)
- Most colleges we've seen require entering freshmen to have had "3 science courses, 2 with labs". (m) - ereks mom 17:25 Jan 9 (0)
- Taz will do something similar by studying astronomy & zoology besides physics. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 11:48 Jan 9 (1)
  - What books or texts do you plan to use for these courses? - Katia 19:22 Jan 9 (0)
Not exactly... - Janet in WA 10:17 Jan 9 (0)

Has anyone used Diana Warings Ancient Civilizations and the Bible?...more - Gloria 9:35 Jan 9 (2)

We used it a number of years ago, but .... - lamb 16:18 Jan 9 (0)
Re: Has anyone used Diana Warings Ancient Civilizations and the Bible?...more - Laurie4b 12:53 Jan 9 (0)

Need advice on SAT vs. ACT... - Carmel 8:19 Jan 9 (4)

In our area of the country most colleges, especially state schools,... - Michelle/OK 10:50 Jan 9 (0)
When it all began.....(m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 10:19 Jan 9 (1)
- Thank you for the input. We may just look into taking - Carmel 9:38 Jan 10 (0)
When I was in school.... - Pamela 9:53 Jan 9 (0)

Omnibus Question: We are currently reading Herodotus which my boys find amusing, but it is taking very long. Any ideas where to catch up? (m) - Suein PA 0:16 Jan 9 (2)

Re: Omnibus Question: We are currently reading Herodotus which my boys find amusing, but it is taking very long. Any ideas where to catch up? (m) - Cedarmom 11:12 Jan 9 (1)
- Thanks so much for the suggestion. I will check this outnt - Suein PA 11:14 Jan 9 (0)

Great Books Academy - has anyone seen/used this? - LisaNY 22:31 Jan 8 (9)

Personally, I don't like them... - Zoraida 13:35 Jan 9 (1)
- I'm keeping Kolbe's 9th and 10th in mind for ancients for high school (NT) - LH 14:07 Jan 9 (0)
Re: Great Books Academy - has anyone seen/used this? - Kathleen 23:21 Jan 8 (6)
- Where are the answers? - Ruth in NC 16:50 Jan 9 (2)
  - Re: Where are the answers? - Kathleen 18:58 Jan 9 (1)
    - Guess I will be making a phone call. Thanks.nm - Ruth 21:05 Jan 9 (0)
- This is great, as we own the Great Books set. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 8:49 Jan 9 (0)
- Thanks so much, Kathleen! (m)... - LisaNY 0:01 Jan 9 (1)
  - Re: Thanks so much, Kathleen! (m)... - Kathleen 0:49 Jan 9 (0)

Where can I find the scope and sequence for Teaching Textbooks Algebra? - Susan 21:43 Jan 8 (2)

It's not available online, but you can email them and they'll send it to you...nt - Kelly in VA 6:23 Jan 9 (1)
- Thanks! - Susan 9:59 Jan 9 (0)

Stacey--re Tolkien's Ring from lover down... - Désirée 18:51 Jan 8 (1)

Uhm, that would be "loWer down..." (NT) - Désirée 18:52 Jan 8 (0)

Well, in discussing with dd college choices, we realized we didn't have enough on our list...Is there a periodical or book which compares colleges/universities? (nt) - Pat H 17:15 Jan 8 (7)

You might look at "Choosing the Right College" by John Zmirak. (m) - Janie 9:30 Jan 9 (1)
- We concur w/ Janie's suggestion...it's *excellent!* nm - Greg in SD 19:24 Jan 9 (0)
Have you seen Loren Pope's two books? - Pam in MD 8:12 Jan 9 (0)
My son just completed his college search, and we liked Princeton Review's book (nt) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 21:50 Jan 8 (0)
The college board web site might help (link). - Susan in IL 19:13 Jan 8 (1)
- The College Board site is great.......(more) - Kelly in VA 6:20 Jan 9 (0)
Re: Well, in discussing with dd college choices, we realized we didn't have enough on our list...Is there a periodical or book which compares colleges/universities? (nt) - Yolanda 17:23 Jan 8 (0)

Help! I think I just made a mess of my dd HS science schedule! - Peggy Collison 17:03 Jan 8 (5)

We went straight to Biology... - Karen in StL 14:48 Jan 10 (0)
We also skipped Physical Science and went straight to Biology with no problem.nt - Kasssie 11:23 Jan 10 (0)
Can you blast through Physical Science for the rest of this year, either in part or just skimming, then do Biology in 9th?........nt - DianeJM 16:20 Jan 9 (1)
- Re: Can you blast through Physical Science for the rest of this year, either in part or just skimming, then do Biology in 9th?........nt - Peggy 18:48 Jan 9 (0)
You don't have to do Physical Science... - Laura R in VA 17:15 Jan 8 (0)

Question for Carole in DE, please... - Ang in TX 17:01 Jan 8 (2)

Call it Advanced Chemistry? - Carole in DE 17:48 Jan 8 (0)
When I wrote take chemistry again, I meant the 2nd being at cc. Sorry for being unclear on first post...nt - Ang in TX 17:04 Jan 8 (0)

Is anyone using Lightning Lit. Shakespeare? I have questions.. - Mary in Ga 16:44 Jan 8 (0)

Any suggestions for biology for someone who hates it (but is really good at physics & math)?(nt) - Laura in WA 16:04 Jan 8 (2)

We use Apologia as well, dd loves the books. - Karen in STL 12:12 Jan 10 (0)
We did Apologia and my daughter did well...but I am just like you and barely survived the years. Sheer boredom!!! (nt) - Pat H 16:26 Jan 8 (0)

Teaching Textbook Geometry - SharonK 16:04 Jan 8 (1)

Re: Teaching Textbook Geometry - Lisa 19:47 Jan 8 (0)

Another Q. about the Teaching Company Literature courses... - LisaNY 14:04 Jan 8 (0)

non-college bound dd wants to be a photographer - mom42terrificgirls 13:01 Jan 8 (6)

How about a 2yr program at tech school? ... - mull-berry 9:15 Jan 10 (0)
It would be a good idea for her to take a photo editing software course - Hallie 19:49 Jan 8 (0)
Have you looked into the possibility of open enrollment post secondary schools? I'll see what i can locate for you. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 17:41 Jan 8 (0)
My cousin thought she would never get into college because of - Taz & Storm's MOm 17:36 Jan 8 (0)
Would it be possible for her to job shadow a local professional photographer? (m) - Pat H 14:01 Jan 8 (0)
Not a professional photographer, but some ideas... - BusyMom 13:23 Jan 8 (0)

Piggybacking on Kelly in VA question about colleges below.... - BusyMom 12:14 Jan 8 (6)

A lot depends on the school - Susan in IL 19:04 Jan 8 (0)
My son is living at home & having a great year at our local state university. (more) - Dawn in MI 15:48 Jan 8 (1)
- Dawn, thank you for your post....... - BusyMom 17:13 Jan 8 (0)
universities here in the UK are a few thousand per year - moira 15:12 Jan 8 (0)
We are from Michigan and our daugher will likely attend Michigan State. They have an excellent Vet school and we will save the out-of-state tution costs. (nt) - Pat H 14:03 Jan 8 (0)
We're only planning on in-state colleges... - Kelly in VA 12:56 Jan 8 (0)

Understanding the Times. Does anyone know of an already prepared... - Michelle/OK 12:07 Jan 8 (2)

Re: Understanding the Times. Does anyone know of an already prepared... - Sandy in Indy 20:42 Jan 8 (1)
- I think it was to be finished in 2005. Anyway........ - anonymous this time 16:25 Jan 9 (0)

Revealing my ignorance re: Omnibus....... - BusyMom 11:35 Jan 8 (8)

Re: Revealing my ignorance re: Omnibus....... - Kathleen 11:45 Jan 8 (7)
- Thanks, Kathleen..... - BusyMom 12:45 Jan 8 (1)
  - Re: Thanks, Kathleen..... - Kathleen 21:05 Jan 8 (0)
- Kathleen... - Tracy in Ky 12:31 Jan 8 (4)
  - Yes!...(m) - Kathleen 21:07 Jan 8 (1)
    - Yay! Thanks :) nt - Tracy in Ky 7:44 Jan 9 (0)
  - Omnibus interest - Trish 14:13 Jan 8 (1)
    - Sure, Trish. I have worked through just a bit so far, - Tracy in Ky 7:52 Jan 9 (0)

World History - Braseltonmomof3 11:18 Jan 8 (2)

And it just occurred to me that the Veritas Press catalog is also a great resource for readings by year. nt - Regena in KY 12:34 Jan 8 (0)
Re: World History - BusyMom 11:33 Jan 8 (0)

Apologia Science or WTM Science? Which do you use and why? - Brenda From Tenn 9:36 Jan 8 (10)

If your child is likely to go into a science related field then I recommend Apologia (m) - Pat H 11:45 Jan 8 (9)
- Pat, did you do Apologia biology first? - Brenda From Tenn 15:31 Jan 8 (1)
  - Yes we did just because colleges expect to see it on a transcript (m) - Pat H 16:25 Jan 8 (0)
- Our plan is to follow TWTM because my child will go ino a science field - Carole in DE 14:52 Jan 8 (5)
  - If Apologia is not rigorous enough... what do they use? - An 18:08 Jan 11 (0)
  - Carole, I agree completely! nt - Ria 9:23 Jan 9 (0)
  - Carole, has anyone every combined Apologia and the Self Teaching Guides? - Brenda from Tenn 15:36 Jan 8 (2)
    - I am combining - moira 14:21 Jan 9 (1)
      - Re: Piggybacking here too... - FLMom23boyz 19:36 Jan 11 (0)
- Wow, Pat, that really helps! Thanks! - Brenda from tenn 14:08 Jan 8 (0)

What colleges are your students interested in / applying to / attended? - Kelly in VA 8:15 Jan 8 (39)

#1 choice, Union University, #2 Lambuth University, she wants to go to a local school so she can live at home. nt - Kelli in TN 19:23 Jan 10 (0)
Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA nt - Jenileigh 13:44 Jan 10 (0)
Oldest DD Unv of Maine for her BS then Colombia for Vet school. Oldest DS AFA or just the Air Force nt - Quiver0f10 8:42 Jan 9 (1)
- about AFA... - Margaret in CO 15:58 Jan 9 (0)
Now that Taz knows for sure he wishes to major in Physics... - Taz & Storm's Mom 23:38 Jan 8 (1)
- I'm glad you didn't say he "wants to be a physicist" - moira 14:26 Jan 9 (0)
Western State College (whilst in high school) Hillsdale College... - Margaret in CO 22:33 Jan 8 (0)
Ds will be a 10th grader in the fall, he's thinks Master's College here in CA looks great--I'm impressed too. nt - Julie in CA 22:27 Jan 8 (2)
- Hey Julie, I graduated from there, and live 5 min away.... - Kayleen Todd 21:55 Jan 10 (1)
  - I'm so glad to hear yet another good report about this! (more) - Julie in CA 4:44 Jan 11 (0)
Mostly NYC schools... - Liza Q 14:31 Jan 8 (0)
Colorado College, Cornell College, and U of North Texas. nt - Lisa 13:26 Jan 8 (2)
- we live 1 block from the campus at colorado college -- - stef in colorado 16:53 Jan 8 (1)
  - We used to live on Institute! - moira 14:29 Jan 9 (0)
my son has high aspirations! we have our fingers crossed he is not disappointed ... - stef in colorado 12:51 Jan 8 (7)
- Reed & UofC have awesome physics departments, and on Taz's list. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 23:11 Jan 8 (0)
- My son will be going to Amherst next year....(m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 22:00 Jan 8 (0)
- since his personality is as you describe - moira 15:08 Jan 8 (0)
- Re: my son has high aspirations! we have our fingers crossed he is not disappointed ... - Lisa 13:26 Jan 8 (3)
  - I'm curious about Reed, U of Chicago and Princeton - Chris 21:21 Jan 8 (2)
    - I heard & read just the opposite about Reed College & that - Taz & Storm's Mom 23:16 Jan 8 (1)
      - Re: I heard & read just the opposite about Reed College & that - stef in colorado 10:34 Jan 9 (0)
Re: What colleges are your students interested in / applying to / attended? - moira 12:10 Jan 8 (0)
Dd accepted at Oral Roberts,, applying at Ok Wesleyan, John Brown, & College of Ozarks. nt - Michelle/OK 12:08 Jan 8 (0)
My daughter almost definitely will attend Texas A&M Univ. <m> - Pamela 11:01 Jan 8 (10)
- Is this College Station, Pamela? nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 23:42 Jan 8 (3)
  - Yes Ma'am :) - Pamela 6:59 Jan 9 (2)
    - They're listed on a hs friendly college/U list that we ... - Taz & Storm's Mom 8:53 Jan 9 (1)
      - Yes...<m> - Pamela 9:50 Jan 9 (0)
- I have a question regarding college acceptance in TX, please... - Ang in TX 17:13 Jan 8 (4)
  - Well, I tend to think it's a bit... - Pamela 20:42 Jan 8 (3)
    - @@ at self. What WAS I thinking? - Pamela 21:54 Jan 8 (2)
      - I appreciate this info. I have opinions about the TX law (more) - Ang in TX 11:50 Jan 9 (1)
        
        Oy, this is going to sound a bit pompous.... - Pamela 7:26 Jan 10 (0)
- I attended Texas A&M and started out in the BIMS program (or at least it was called that when I was going through it in '93 (m) - Jo's Boys 11:08 Jan 8 (0)
Our sons have attended: U of North Texas, Western Washington U, Washington State U, and various community colleges. nm - Janet in WA 10:32 Jan 8 (0)
Our sons have attended: U of North Texas, Western Washington U, Washington State U, and various community colleges. nm - Janet in WA 10:32 Jan 8 (0)
Our DD is looking ad Michigan State/Vet School (nt) - Pat H 9:33 Jan 8 (0)
I'll go first -- mostly Virginia schools here.... - Kelly in VA 8:27 Jan 8 (0)

For Lynn in IL (again!) - Eliana 4:58 Jan 8 (0)

scheduling frustrations and TOG - Kayleen Todd 23:29 Jan 7 (8)

Re: scheduling frustrations and TOG - Kayleen Todd 16:58 Jan 8 (0)
We are having the same problem as you... - RhondaM. 9:42 Jan 8 (1)
- When we did TOG we started our week on Friday too. It was the only way we could fit all the reading in nt - Quiver0f10 21:21 Jan 8 (0)
Re: scheduling frustrations and TOG - Rhonda 7:27 Jan 8 (0)
What we do... - Mary in GA 0:15 Jan 8 (0)
If I'm understanding you correctly... - Anna 23:46 Jan 7 (2)
- Thanks Anna....... - Kayleen Todd 23:58 Jan 7 (1)
  - Re: Thanks Anna....... - Anna 0:19 Jan 8 (0)

Could someone who uses TOG describe the Literature part of the program? more... - Liza Q 22:29 Jan 7 (4)

Go to TOG site, print samples and you'll see how it all works. nt - Anna 23:49 Jan 7 (1)
- I'm off to do that right now - thanks, Anna! nt - Liza Q 17:02 Jan 8 (0)
Re: Could someone who uses TOG describe the Literature part of the program? more... - Kathleen 22:40 Jan 7 (1)
- Thanks, Kathleen! Your post was very helpful! nt - Liza Q 17:01 Jan 8 (0)

for those beginning the college search, an interesting website. - Paz 21:13 Jan 7 (2)

another great resource for parents of college-bound students ... - stef in colorado 12:54 Jan 8 (0)
Oh, this looks interesting. We're just beginning the search (nt) - CynthiaOK 22:56 Jan 7 (0)

Classical Composition Narrative: Could people tell me how they are using this? I could use to see lesson plans (m) - Needleroozer 20:23 Jan 7 (2)

Also, Kathleen, could you tell me how you adapted this to go through each level in just a few weeks? nt - Needleroozer 22:44 Jan 7 (1)
- Re: Also, Kathleen, could you tell me how you adapted this to go through each level in just a few weeks? nt - Kathleen 23:30 Jan 7 (0)

Latin instruction system vs modern language instruction system - AnnieN 20:01 Jan 7 (3)

There are both grammar-based and reading-based - LH 20:44 Jan 7 (2)
- Thanks LH--I still think there might be a perfect system out there! n/t - AnnieN 17:13 Jan 8 (1)
  - Well, there may in fact be -- just trying to help a tad... :) (NT) - LH 19:16 Jan 8 (0)

What's the best textbook for high school geometry? - Anne/PA 19:04 Jan 7 (2)

Re: What's the best textbook for high school geometry? - Sandy in Indy 19:53 Jan 7 (0)
We used Jacob's and my daughter liked how it taught. nt - Annette in WA 19:28 Jan 7 (0)

College Application Essays - Have any of you had a 3rd party review them? - Laurel in CA 14:46 Jan 7 (0)

Tapestry of Grace for High School - Denise in PA 14:18 Jan 7 (8)

Yes, great for high school. Print samples from the site for the Year Plan you'd be most interested in doing. Work through the lessons yourself. That will give you a feel for how TOG works and help you decide. nt - Anna 20:55 Jan 7 (0)
Re: Tapestry of Grace for High School - Kathleen 14:55 Jan 7 (6)
- I had a TOG high school question, too .... (more) - Kelly in VA 15:16 Jan 7 (5)
  - Re: I had a TOG high school question, too .... (more) - Kathleen 15:26 Jan 7 (4)
    - Thanks....(more) - Kelly in VA 18:02 Jan 7 (3)
      - Since you've done Ancients, I agree with Kathleen and would recommend Years 2-4. nt - Anna 20:13 Jan 7 (0)
      - Since you've done Ancients, I agree with Kathleen and would recommend Years 2-4. nt - Anna 20:13 Jan 7 (1)
        
        Sorry.. you didn't need to read this twice. nt - Anna 20:15 Jan 7 (0)

Liberal Arts degree?... - Anna 13:44 Jan 7 (1)

I have an English degree from a liberal arts college... - Laura in CT 17:16 Jan 7 (0)

For all of you that are worried about college applications (link inside) - Susan in IL 12:56 Jan 7 (1)

Thanks for the info -- I just added it to our support group web site. Alll of y'all are great sources of info! nt - Connie in NC 19:37 Jan 7 (0)

Moving this up the board a bit... RE: Stobaugh's Skills for Literary Analysis...Anyone care to comment?? - ereks mom 11:19 Jan 7 (3)

I bought it and sold it unused. Looks great, but something's wrong! nt - lamb 16:30 Jan 9 (0)
I've posted on this before (m) - Sandy C. 14:08 Jan 7 (1)
- Thanks so much! This is a great help to me! Also, another question... - ereks mom 16:23 Jan 7 (0)

OLVS materials (for Henle Latin) -- are they discounted (or free shipping) anywhere? nt - ereks mom 10:47 Jan 7 (5)

Try www.AllCatholicBooks.com - LH 11:41 Jan 7 (4)
- Thanks, LH -- Please tell me again everything you ordered. I'm... - ereks mom 12:46 Jan 7 (3)
  - umm, see whether I recall (list) - LH 15:37 Jan 7 (2)
    - Actually #5 and #2 look the same; I'm mixed up... - LH 15:38 Jan 7 (1)
      - Thanks -- yes, please do e-mail me when you get it all sorted out. : ) Maybe... - ereks mom 16:18 Jan 7 (0)

Testing for 9th grade - Lora 10:17 Jan 7 (0)

Does anyone know if the first set of Rosetta Stone Spanish count as 1 or 2 years?nm - Tammy 7:54 Jan 7 (1)

Whatever you decide, and 1 year imo, but there's a discussion down just a bit further on the board. - Laurie4b 9:17 Jan 7 (0)

Was: science labs... general college app questions... - Lene in CO 3:22 Jan 7 (37)

just remembered a homeschool student who went to Rose-Hulman (m) - Sandy C. 13:25 Jan 7 (2)
- This is nice to know... - Michelle in GA 13:48 Jan 7 (1)
  - I thought I'd seen this referred to on down the board (m) - Sandy C. 14:22 Jan 7 (0)
What worries me (aside from my unusual child) is that the "easy" stories I remember are for "Christian" colleges, not an option for us...and what my unusual child might choose to do with himself... - Nan in Mass 11:01 Jan 7 (20)
- My son applied to both private and public schools... - MamaBess 14:35 Jan 7 (0)
- None of the ones ds applied to were Christian colleges - - Susan in IL 11:43 Jan 7 (0)
- Stories of admission to "regular" (do you mean non-private?) colleges are all over... - Janet in WA 11:19 Jan 7 (17)
  - Re: Stories of admission to "regular" (do you mean non-private?) colleges are all over... - Nan in Mass 11:39 Jan 7 (16)
    - Sorry... - Janet in WA 11:58 Jan 7 (14)
      - Thank you... - Nan in Mass 12:08 Jan 7 (13)
        
        May I give you some more advice? - Janet in WA 12:30 Jan 7 (12)
        
        Are there things that would require recommendations from teachers?... - Nan in Mass 13:43 Jan 7 (11)
        
        Possibly... - Janet in WA 13:59 Jan 7 (6)
        
        I don't think we have to worry about the military, but what about the peace corp?... - Nan in Mass 21:28 Jan 7 (5)
        
        I thought the Peace Corps generally only wanted degreed individuals anyway? nt - Renee in NC 13:49 Jan 8 (3)
        
        I poked around on their site, and... - Janet in WA 17:58 Jan 8 (2)
        
        I know... - Nan in Mass 20:47 Jan 8 (1)
        
        And anyway, hopefully he'll have a degree. ;) I'm just not taking that for granted anymore. nm - Nan in Mass 20:50 Jan 8 (0)
        
        My guess is you'll need to ask the Peace Corps. I'd be very surprised if the quibbled about where someone went to high school. nm - Janet in WA 10:34 Jan 8 (0)
        
        Re. Japan - Osmosis Mom 13:52 Jan 7 (3)
        
        And are other countries likely to be like this also?... - Nan in Mass 21:10 Jan 7 (2)
        
        Re: And are other countries likely to be like this also?... - Osmosis Mom 8:33 Jan 8 (1)
        
        Ok... I'll try. ;) - Nan in Mass 20:43 Jan 8 (0)
    - I guess, by regular, I also mean not-ivy-league... - Nan in Mass 11:47 Jan 7 (0)
A homeschool friend of mine has had no problems getting her oldest 2 dc into good (albeit homeschool-friendly colleges)... - Deb in PA 10:53 Jan 7 (0)
If I were you, I'd filter the advice I get... - Janet in WA 10:32 Jan 7 (2)
- Janet, you are making me feel old - LOL (nt) - Susan in IL 11:46 Jan 7 (1)
  - Join the club! nm - Janet in WA 12:00 Jan 7 (0)
Re: general college app questions...not a nightmare (m) - Susan in IL 9:57 Jan 7 (0)
As for us, then I see a few options (exclusive of an umbrella-school etc.) - Osmosis Mom 9:47 Jan 7 (0)
Lene, I'm at this crossroad now w/11th grade dd. Don't have answers yet but will know more within the next year. Watching for answers. nt - Anna 7:23 Jan 7 (1)
- My understanding, it depends greatly on which school dc is applying. Some more hs-friendly than others. nt - Anna 7:26 Jan 7 (0)
Re: Was: science labs... general college app questions... - Kathleen 3:56 Jan 7 (4)
- Exactly, the "Umbrella" sounds absurd to me too. It's like PAYING to get legitimacy that can't be verified, but your money makes it legit.... :) (nt) - Lene 11:18 Jan 7 (3)
  - I know. I can't believe we're considering one. The world is indeed bizarre. (I can spell strange, but it doesn't sound the same. grin.) nm - Nan in Mass 11:43 Jan 7 (0)
  - I agree and I despise "playing the game" but w/ a special needs child I'm considering it... - Sandy 11:29 Jan 7 (1)
    - Re: I agree and I despise "playing the game" but w/ a special needs child I'm considering it... - Kathleen 13:19 Jan 7 (0)

Can French in Action part 1 be used as a high school French 3 credit, and part 2 as hs Frech 4? - Katia 1:57 Jan 7 (2)

French in Action - Gwen in VA 15:38 Jan 8 (1)
- Re: French in Action - Lori in MA 0:36 Jan 9 (0)

Umbrella school for special needs high school student? - Sandy 23:32 Jan 6 (0)

My daughter is a good writer but never "got" grammar - AnnieN 23:16 Jan 6 (3)

Well, let me ask you this... - Janet in WA 23:58 Jan 6 (2)
- Thank you very much... - AnnieN 9:25 Jan 7 (1)
  - Similar issues here... - StaceyL in Canada 16:37 Jan 8 (0)

Teaching Company is having a sale on Herodotus - comments, anyone?... - LisaNY 22:30 Jan 6 (4)

Thanks, Ladies! I'm going to order it. :o) nm - LisaNY 17:20 Jan 7 (0)
Yes, we own it.. It is excellent!! (NT) - Lene in CO 3:14 Jan 7 (0)
I can't comment on the Herodotus course, but we have thoroughly enjoyed the Iliad and the Odyssey by Elizabeth Vandiver nt - Kathy D 22:55 Jan 6 (0)
Re: Teaching Company is having a sale on Herodotus - comments, anyone?... - Kathleen 22:47 Jan 6 (0)

Has anyone read "Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace" from the Veritas Press catalog? Is it worth getting? Thanks! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 21:52 Jan 6 (3)

Thanks, Leslie! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 19:44 Jan 7 (0)
I special ordered it at a local bookstore. It was a small paperback and I wasn't im