High School and Self-Education Board

Yes, we do (m) - Valerie (TX) 4:02 Feb 27 (0)
Most of the BJUP high school courses are very good! - Rebecca in VA 12:29 Feb 26 (1)
- TWTM and BJU - Vanessa in GA 16:45 Feb 26 (0)

Who shouldn't home school through high school? - Elizabeth 21:12 Feb 25 (61)

One more post to add to the bunch. If you have a dc who desires to attend school... - Anna 9:36 Feb 27 (0)
My dd is an only child and really wanted to go to public high school, - Claire 17:05 Feb 26 (0)
You shouldn't homeschool through high school if there are other options which are better for your family and children elsewhere. - Laurie4b 16:54 Feb 26 (0)
I sent my oldest to ps for high school, and I regret it, BUT I still think it isn't for everyone... - Nan in Mass 16:43 Feb 26 (17)
- Nan, this was just the kind of response I was hoping for (although I really appreciate *everyone's* and I have more to say to you all inside this message) - Elizabeth 18:10 Feb 26 (16)
  - Your point about male mentors for your son is well taken, Elizabeth. (m) - Colleen 2:30 Feb 27 (15)
    - Scouts is filling this role for my oldest ... - Emily T. 6:11 Feb 27 (1)
      - Well, ds has karate and rocket club which are both mainly male preserves but..... - Elizabeth 7:48 Feb 27 (0)
    - I have 3... - Nan in Mass 5:47 Feb 27 (2)
      - Thanks, Nan, this is encouraging. Now if I just didn't have to be "out and about"...LOL (nt) - Colleen 16:40 Feb 27 (1)
        
        I know - groan.. - Nan in Mass 17:20 Feb 27 (0)
    - I think if dad is around this develops naturally - Osmosis Mom 5:29 Feb 27 (9)
      - No dh just cannot relate to ds who is his polar opposite and their relationship has been shaky since ds was about 7/8 years old. Have tried to get them together but dh has zero patience with ds and it always ends in disastetnt - Elizabeth 7:41 Feb 27 (8)
        
        I'm sorry, (((Elizabeth))), that must be difficult. (nt) - Colleen 16:38 Feb 27 (0)
        
        That's really sad - Osmosis Mom 9:55 Feb 27 (6)
        
        Well, yes, and to add to Nadia's post... - Anna 6:18 Feb 28 (1)
        
        And to add to my post... - Anna 6:22 Feb 28 (0)
        
        How about other family? Grampa? Uncles? Older cousins?... - Nan in Mass 10:02 Feb 27 (3)
        
        Well, his grandmother who lives in Australia is his 'closest'relative in terms of someone he can talk to in his extended family - Elizabeth 18:38 Feb 27 (1)
        
        The older I get... - Nan in Mass 6:45 Feb 28 (0)
        
        Not that... - Nan in Mass 10:04 Feb 27 (0)
All good advice - Lisa TX 16:20 Feb 26 (1)
- Co-ops and other supports. - Lisa TX 16:47 Feb 26 (0)
I really think the only ones who "shouldn't" homeschool high school - LoriM 14:16 Feb 26 (0)
I think needs change in high school...m - SusanC 12:39 Feb 26 (0)
I read an article several years ago that public school teachers question in... - Padmé 7:46 Feb 26 (0)
But, struggling doesn't mean failure... - Laurel in CA 6:22 Feb 26 (2)
- WOW! I was all ready to place me 2 dc back into publice school...I told both of them Friday "Mom can"t do it all"..than last night i had a nightmare... - Mary 7:07 Feb 26 (1)
  - How about a grocery card, LOL? Thanks...honesty helps others in unexpected ways. - nt - Laurel in CA 7:38 Feb 26 (0)
That would depend upon your worldview. If it is Christian (m) - Mary in KY 5:53 Feb 26 (0)
The Top 10 Reasons You Should NOT Homeschool Through Highschool: - Cathy in KY 5:02 Feb 26 (25)
- Conversely, (m) - sandi90 9:21 Feb 27 (0)
- Sharing a wise and humble statement from Tracy Lee Simmons (of Climbing Parnassus) very appicable to this topic...... - Janie 7:37 Feb 27 (3)
  - I'm sorry - Cathy in KY 8:10 Mar 2 (0)
  - What a perfectly dignified, appropriate quote to address this response (nt) - Margaret H 4:31 Feb 28 (0)
  - Nice quote - I love it! Thanks for sharing! (nt) - LynnG in Hawaii 13:55 Feb 27 (0)
- Re: The Top 10 Reasons You Should NOT Homeschool Through Highschool: - Hannah C in TX (Susan's daughter who goes to public school) 17:05 Feb 26 (0)
- You know, I was really intrigued by this post, until I hit this response. Is this really necessary to bash a non-homeschool high school education??? This response is completely arrogant and divisive (nt) - Margaret H 13:07 Feb 26 (1)
  - Yes, I agree. Arrogant and divisive and, as Susan said elsewhere, not factual. I appreciate that it allowed us to hear from Hannah, however. (nt) - Colleen 2:17 Feb 27 (0)
- And one more thing... - SusanC in TX 12:25 Feb 26 (4)
  - That is an impressive reading list. - Laura K (NC) 14:44 Feb 26 (0)
  - That reading list is somewhat impressive, and I'm glad - here in LA, my stepson was reading "Goosebumps," for his lit class in 8th grade... nt - StaceyinLA 12:44 Feb 26 (2)
    - Oh, dear. That's really...pathetic! (nt) - Colleen 2:18 Feb 27 (0)
    - That's Louisiana, NOT Los Angeles - nt - StaceyinLA 12:45 Feb 26 (0)
- This is unneccessarily negative...(m) - SusanC in TX 12:10 Feb 26 (10)
  - But this board is to support homeschooling high schoolers. - Laura K (NC) 14:52 Feb 26 (9)
    - Re: But this board is to support homeschooling high schoolers. - Hannah C in TX (Susan's daughter who goes to public school) 16:25 Feb 26 (5)
      - Your answer is a credit to your parents - Laura K (NC) 17:51 Feb 26 (0)
      - Hannah, what an insightful post. Can I ask you a follow-up question? (Or two?) (m) - FloridaLisa 16:58 Feb 26 (2)
        
        Re: Hannah, what an insightful post. Can I ask you a follow-up question? (Or two?) (m) - Hannah C in Texas (Susan's daughter who goes to public school) 18:49 Feb 26 (1)
        
        Thanks, Hannah. I appreciate you contributing to this discussion -- nt - FloridaLisa 4:24 Feb 27 (0)
      - Thanks, Hannah. That is enlightening! nt - Laurie4b 16:42 Feb 26 (0)
    - Well..I brought my son home to homeschool for grade 9.. - CLS 15:51 Feb 26 (0)
    - If you want reasons to keep your kid home, I can give them to you...m - SusanC in TX 15:22 Feb 26 (1)
      - Well said, Susan! nt - BusyMom 15:38 Feb 26 (0)
- Wow, well written. -nt- - Laura K (NC) 7:58 Feb 26 (0)
Commenting on Mandy's #3 reason... - Anna 4:20 Feb 26 (1)
- I agree. I felt totally inadequate and still have managed, somehow, to work it all out... - Nan in Mass 16:52 Feb 26 (0)
A really long and boring answer : ). - Lisa TX 22:32 Feb 25 (1)
- Not long or boring:) - Cassie 2:48 Feb 26 (0)
Some reasons to not homeschool - Mandy in TN 22:10 Feb 25 (0)

Interested in what *your* day looks like (i.e, not your child's) - Elizabeth 20:41 Feb 25 (29)

Well for starters I work full time..... - Melody In texas 10:21 Feb 28 (0)
unlike the other mums here - moira 0:26 Feb 28 (0)
After reading all these, I can sure see that life is different when children are older! (m) - Colleen 1:54 Feb 27 (3)
- You've hit the nail on the head........ - HappyHobbitMom 10:38 Mar 1 (0)
- I vividly remember when I only had *2* children under 10 - LoriM 4:14 Feb 27 (1)
  - Thanks, Lori. I'm enjoying these years, but listening to you makes me look forward to the future, too. : ) (nt) - Colleen 16:36 Feb 27 (0)
Thanks for all the wonderful and detailed replies. You are all inspirational! - Elizabeth 19:04 Feb 26 (2)
- What I've Been Reading - Jenny in Florida 7:37 Feb 27 (1)
  - That is such a wonderful list! I think I'll have to take a speed reading class or something to fit some of that in! nt - Elizabeth 7:51 Feb 27 (0)
Well, my days are getting a bit easier - m - StaceyinLA 12:56 Feb 26 (1)
- FYI, we go to church most Sunday mornings and play neighborhood volleyball (dh & I) on Sunday afternoons - nt - StaceyinLA 13:04 Feb 26 (0)
Re: Interested in what *your* day looks like (i.e, not your child's) - percytruffle 11:50 Feb 26 (4)
- Big Sci fi fans here too - Melody In Texas 9:57 Feb 28 (1)
  - Lol. I know what you mean. We don't schedule ANYTHING else on Friday nights!nt - percytruffle 12:28 Feb 28 (0)
- We're SG1 and Atlantis fans, too. Only we've been catching up and watch about an hour every night! nt - MichelleM 12:06 Feb 26 (1)
  - There seem to be a lot of sci-fi fans on this board! lol. - percytruffle 12:20 Feb 26 (0)
Re: Interested in what *your* day looks like (i.e, not your child's) - Marge 11:44 Feb 26 (0)
Am I the only lazy girl? - Indigoskies 10:58 Feb 26 (1)
- hey, I didn't post times! my dh doesn't leave for work until - Mandy in TN 21:30 Feb 26 (0)
I'll take a stab at this... - Jean in Wisc. 5:38 Feb 26 (3)
- I guess I did not write about my creative side! - Jean in Wisc. 5:01 Feb 27 (2)
  - What do you write? nt - Elizabeth 5:19 Feb 27 (1)
    - Re: What do you write? nt - Jean in Wisc. 7:16 Feb 27 (0)
Here's my life (c: (long and tiring post enclosed...) - LoriM 5:23 Feb 26 (3)
- Sounds like a lovely, interesting life! And I loved the quilt! You are all inspring me that one day I will get to spend time on crafts etc!nt - Elizabeth 18:31 Feb 26 (0)
- That quilt is gorgeous! If I could get by on 4-5 hrs/sleep, maybe I could do that one day. LoriM, I loved reading about what you do, but, boy, am I tired. (nt) - Janie 10:57 Feb 26 (1)
  - You were warned! - LoriM 13:19 Feb 26 (0)
Long Re: Interested in what *your* day looks like (i.e, not your child's) - Mandy in TN 0:02 Feb 26 (0)
Truthfully? At this point, I have very little time for myself, but let's see if I can piece together a representative day or two: - Jenny in Florida 22:09 Feb 25 (0)

Opinions on Greenleaf history and Let the Authors speak - Elizabeth 20:10 Feb 25 (2)

Re: Opinions on Greenleaf history and Let the Authors speak - MamaBess 11:48 Feb 26 (0)
I used both of them when my kids were younger...(m) - Kathleen 22:11 Feb 25 (0)

Anyone use Sonlight for High schoolers? I just looked at their cataloulge and they do offer High school - Mary 19:03 Feb 25 (7)

Yes, we are using it. My son is in 9th grade and this is our 6 year with Sonlight. I would be happy to answer any questions...(more) - Amy K in Texas 16:53 Feb 26 (3)
- I would love to know what you are using and how you like it....TIA! nt - HappyHobbitMom 18:19 Feb 26 (2)
  - We are currently using what SL calls Core 200. (more) - Amy K in Texas 6:02 Feb 27 (1)
    - Thanks so much, Amy (more) - HappyHobbitMom 10:47 Mar 1 (0)
I'm using the British Literature one. I've never used Sonlight..... - Padmé 19:17 Feb 25 (2)
- I've never used Sonlight either until a friend loaned me her Bri. Lit. Sonlight... - Merry 8:41 Feb 26 (1)
  - I've got the same 4 volume set and the edited one. I'm also adding in... - Padmé 9:18 Feb 26 (0)

Piggybacking onto all the Classmate Math questions... - Melinda TX 18:01 Feb 25 (3)

I would have to double-check to be sure, but I'm pretty certain - Claire 16:39 Feb 26 (1)
- You are correct! nm - Yolanda 13:45 Feb 27 (0)
I went through the Geometry program tour offered at the website, and during the tour it says customers get administrative access to the answers to the xtra problems. nt - Sandy 20:40 Feb 25 (0)

Question about PAC Integrated Chemistry and Physics... - momof10 14:46 Feb 25 (4)

Here's what I found... - K in MI 18:47 Feb 27 (1)
- Thanks for taking time out to compare the two -- I'm trying to justify the cost (sm) - momof10 20:08 Feb 27 (0)
After much searching, I found my "Exploring the World of Chemistry" book. Give me a day, and I'll look through both to let you know. NT - K in MI 5:54 Feb 26 (1)
- Thanks! nt - momof10 8:47 Feb 26 (0)

Teaching Textbooks or Classmate? Do they cover the same territory? Are they comparable in effectiveness? nt - Sandy 13:04 Feb 25 (5)

You can email TT for scope and sequence. - Claire 16:50 Feb 26 (0)
You may not receive much info - Mandy in TN 21:53 Feb 25 (1)
- Thanks, Mandy. I hadn't thought about the programs being so new. nt - Sandy 12:40 Feb 26 (0)
Please someone? These programs look very, very similar to me.... nt - Sandy 20:38 Feb 25 (0)
Please someone? These programs look very, very similar to me.... nt - Sandy 20:28 Feb 25 (0)

LisaNY...regarding the Latin discussion below...I have a question - Kirsten in MO 12:14 Feb 25 (2)

LOL! I don't remember! I had this done over a year ago, but... - LisaNY 13:07 Feb 25 (1)
- Thanks, Lisa! That at least gives me a ballpark figure... - Kirsten in MO 15:41 Feb 25 (0)

Questions about Jacob's Geometry (m) - Michelle in MO 9:32 Feb 25 (4)

one thing I really loved about Jacobs Geometry - moira 8:28 Feb 26 (0)
I have taught Jacobs Geometry twice...more - Anita in PA 11:04 Feb 25 (2)
- Well, I've heard very good things from quite a few on these boards about Jacob's (m) - Michelle in MO 14:07 Feb 25 (1)
  - Jacobs 3rd edition does have fewer proofs than the 2nd. (nt) - Kathleen 15:25 Feb 25 (0)

do you write up "course descriptions" for each your child's high school courses? - Lorraine in BC 9:19 Feb 25 (4)

I write detailed descriptions only for courses that don't depend mostly on a textbook. Samples inside. - Jenny in Florida 20:46 Feb 25 (1)
- Thank you, this was very helpful. nt. - Lorraine in BC 15:43 Feb 26 (0)
Yep, here's ours. - DollyM 17:53 Feb 25 (1)
- Thanks very much. These examples are also very helpful! nt - Lorraine in BC 15:51 Feb 26 (0)

Considering BJU Biology for 9th grade--what do you think of the tests (m) - Michelle in MO 9:18 Feb 25 (2)

Re: Considering BJU Biology for 9th grade--what do you think of the tests (m) - Denise 10:18 Feb 26 (1)
- Thanks for your answer! I will talk to BJU (m) - Michelle in MO 7:30 Feb 27 (0)

transition to hs math - Katie in NY 8:46 Feb 25 (3)

Which Addison-Wesley did she use? (m) - Michelle in MO 16:11 Feb 25 (2)
- thanks, I just found... - Katie in NY 8:43 Feb 26 (1)
  - Each child seems to have their own way of doing best at math (m) - Michelle in MO 7:32 Feb 27 (0)

Socratic method book.... - Stacy 7:58 Feb 25 (8)

This might be helpful -- it was developed by St. John's College (link) - Pam in MD 12:40 Feb 25 (3)
- Pam, have you tried any of these materials?... - Julie in CA 18:21 Feb 25 (2)
  - I have one module, have drooled and handled and browsed and coveted all the others. Can't get a group together to do them, though. Love the content. Top notch! nt - Pam in MD 23:04 Feb 26 (1)
    - Thanks--this sounds good, and I think I can use it successfully with my 5 dc. nt - Julie in CA 8:09 Feb 27 (0)
Teaching the Classics DVDs utilize Socratic discussion and show how to use questions... - Janie 10:13 Feb 25 (0)
Not a book, but a website (m) - Michelle in MO 9:26 Feb 25 (2)
- Thanks! Very helpful. nt - Laurie4b 12:01 Feb 25 (0)
- Wonderful! Where has this been all my life?!?!?! Thank you for posting this. nt - DB in NJ 10:38 Feb 25 (0)

For those interested, there will be an exhibit of Dale Chihuly's work at the Indianapolis Children's Museum beginning the middle of March.nt - Killian 19:36 Feb 24 (0)

Cambridge Latin? Can a parent learning Latin along with dc teach this? nt - veronica 18:29 Feb 24 (0)

Which handwriting program uses/teaches with "loops"? Do you know? - Yolanda 15:28 Feb 24 (5)

Thank you ladies.... - Yolanda 1:18 Feb 26 (0)
We really like Zaner-Bloser. Is that what you're talking about? nt - CD 13:59 Feb 25 (0)
There is one called Loops and Groups. My mom, an OT, uses it some though she prefers HWT for most kids <nt> - Pamela 8:00 Feb 25 (0)
Spencerian is very loopy. There are some workbooks on amazon. nt. - JC in ON 19:39 Feb 24 (0)
Palmer is kind of loopy... - Karri 15:53 Feb 24 (0)

What would you do with an almost 16ds who CAN'T spell?!? - RB 13:47 Feb 24 (5)

Re: What would you do with an almost 16ds who CAN'T spell?!? - Laurie4b 12:06 Feb 25 (0)
Aside from spellcheck, - Claire 9:14 Feb 25 (0)
Give him a computer with spellcheck. - Jean in Wisc. 14:36 Feb 24 (2)
- this is us, too. ds15 spells horribly, ds13 spells everything... - ChasGal 9:07 Feb 25 (0)
- I agree with Jean... - LaJuana 20:44 Feb 24 (0)

Buying used textbooks - Moira in MA 13:25 Feb 24 (3)

Thanks, ladies. That's good to know (nm) - Moira in MA 5:53 Feb 25 (0)
Academic Book Services-prompt service no problems nt - Cindy B in St. Louis 15:01 Feb 24 (1)
- Ditto..have ordered twice with no problems. nt - Ellen 17:10 Feb 24 (0)

Science question - Apologia - - Chris in CA 13:18 Feb 24 (11)

Apologia user - Kimm in WA 19:15 Feb 24 (1)
- I should have mentioned - Chris in CA 19:37 Feb 24 (0)
Chris, I have a rising 6th grader who loves science and have been going back and forth b/w Apologia and Rainbow. - Nissi 16:30 Feb 24 (1)
- From the comments - Chris in CA 19:33 Feb 24 (0)
Re: Science question - Apologia - - Sandy in MA 13:40 Feb 24 (6)
- sorry for the double post - having 'puter trouble nt - Chris in CA 20:32 Feb 24 (0)
- thank you - Chris in CA 20:25 Feb 24 (1)
  - Re: thank you - Sandy in MA 20:32 Feb 25 (0)
- I think we will go ahead - Chris in CA 20:22 Feb 24 (2)
  - We had occasional issues with the math - m - StaceyinLA 6:43 Feb 25 (1)
    - That is very encouraging - Chris in CA 7:26 Feb 25 (0)

What do you suggest for preparing an 8th grader for high school? - Lori D. 13:03 Feb 24 (6)

Structured writing (& grammar)--I was late on this with my oldest & have done things differently with my youngers. (nt) - Dawn in MI 15:06 Feb 24 (5)
- Some things to consider... - Dawn in MI 7:18 Feb 25 (2)
  - Thank you, Dawn. Your post confirms my gut feeling that next year should focus on writing. : ) (nt) - Lori D. 13:49 Feb 26 (0)
  - Oops! This should appear under your post, Lori. (nt) - Dawn in MI 7:20 Feb 25 (0)
- What writing program do you think fits the bill? Also, what do you feel is needed for structured grammar? TIA! (nt) - Lori D. 22:31 Feb 24 (0)
- I agree. nt - Kelli in TN 21:23 Feb 24 (0)

Peela... - LisaNY 12:57 Feb 24 (2)

thanks Lisa, reply below....nt - Peela 5:30 Feb 26 (1)
- Hi again, Peela! I responded below. nm - LisaNY 6:31 Feb 26 (0)

If you were to write (or have written) a philosophy of education, what would it include? What would it *not* include? Thanks! (nt) - Janie 8:23 Feb 24 (3)

Character before Ability; Wisdom above Knowledge; Experience entwined with Instruction. (nt) - Elizabeth in Canada 13:32 Feb 24 (2)
- Re: Character before Ability; Wisdom above Knowledge; Experience entwined with Instruction. (nt) - Mary in KY 10:53 Feb 25 (1)
  - Thanks! It goes on our ed. plan every year. (nt) - Elizabeth in Canada 18:49 Feb 25 (0)

Tell me if I am missing something from my sons schedule for 9th grade... - GLoria 7:57 Feb 24 (6)

That's a pretty full schedule already... - Deb in PA 8:48 Feb 24 (0)
Art? Music? Interest-based electives? [nt] - Jenny in Florida 8:08 Feb 24 (3)
- We are going to use God and the History of Art and as far as music goes.. - Gloria 8:37 Feb 24 (2)
  - These happen to be areas of interest for my kids, so . . . - Jenny in Florida 10:03 Feb 24 (1)
    - Jenny, thanks for the suggestions.nt - Gloria 11:52 Feb 24 (0)
I forgot math. WE will be using MUS ALgebra 1 with the honors supplement.nt - Gloria 7:59 Feb 24 (0)

March Madness - Am I doing the right thing? - Diana in TN 7:49 Feb 24 (1)

My dear friend.........here are some suggestions...... - Brenda From Tenn 8:46 Feb 24 (0)

TT or Classmate or MUS....can't decide and REALLY need advice (long)...... - Jenn 7:48 Feb 24 (7)

Re: TT or Classmate or MUS....can't decide and REALLY need advice (long)...... - Christy Walters 17:09 Feb 24 (0)
Re: TT or Classmate or MUS....can't decide and REALLY need advice (long)...... - Pam L 10:30 Feb 24 (2)
- Unfortunately.... - Jennifer 10:48 Feb 24 (1)
  - Same here. Four-yr universities want 4 math units including Algebra II and a higher math. - Claire 9:18 Feb 25 (0)
Honestly, I have used all 3 programs - m - StaceyinLA 9:38 Feb 24 (1)
- I agree - Kimm in WA 10:26 Feb 24 (0)
I haven't used MUS so I can only comment on TT and Classmate (m) - AmyCC 8:10 Feb 24 (0)

Should I be worried about too many B's (and perhaps even the odd C) if my dc wants to eventually do graduate studies? - Elizabeth 5:46 Feb 24 (11)

Thank you all so much! Each one of you have given some serious food for thought. I will definitely consider this carefull this weekend! nt - Elizabeth 18:32 Feb 24 (0)
There are a lot of factors here... - GVA 13:22 Feb 24 (0)
Re: Should I be worried about too many B's (and perhaps even the odd C) if my dc wants to eventually do graduate studies? - Pam L 10:33 Feb 24 (0)
You are right to pay attention to your son's college GPA... - Beth in OH 9:43 Feb 24 (0)
I wouldn't drop French if he is enjoying it. (m) - MichelleM 6:41 Feb 24 (0)
My guess . . . - Jenny in Florida 6:24 Feb 24 (1)
- Agreed. nt - MichelleM 6:32 Feb 24 (0)
Re: Should I be worried about too many B's (and perhaps even the odd C) if my dc wants to eventually do graduate studies? - Sandy in MA 6:00 Feb 24 (3)
- I concur with Sandy (m) - Jane in NC 7:19 Feb 24 (0)
- the French and math classes are at the state university where he will eventually take his degree. So the grades are a part of his undergrad, transcript as well as his high school transcript. - Elizabeth 6:33 Feb 24 (1)
  - Re: the French and math classes are at the state university where he will eventually take his degree. So the grades are a part of his undergrad, transcript as well as his high school transcript. - Sandy in MA 9:49 Feb 24 (0)

"Mulan" in an AP World History Course?? - Rebecca in VA 5:13 Feb 24 (2)

My son's World History class watched Monty Python's In Search of the Holy Grail! - Laura in VA 8:37 Feb 24 (0)
My ds reported that his friends in a local (good) high school were watching "Finding Nemo" in science. (sm) - FloridaLisa 8:10 Feb 24 (0)

Graphing Calculators & ZOOM Algebra - Tessa 20:21 Feb 23 (1)

Call the math department first. Ask which ones are allowed. sm - Chrissy 6:10 Feb 24 (0)

Has anyone used Cozy Grammar or any of the other products? - Krystal 19:00 Feb 23 (0)

What is the best book(s) to help us get started on the college search for my son that is currently a junior in high school? (nt) - Margaret H 18:44 Feb 23 (4)

Not a book ... - DianeR 4:22 Feb 24 (0)
Choosing the Right College by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute... - LaJuana 19:56 Feb 23 (2)
- Thanks for this recommendation....this looks great (nt) - Margaret H 4:20 Feb 24 (0)
- Re: Choosing the Right College by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute... - LaJuana 19:57 Feb 23 (0)

Need help with math for freshman year (m) - Cam2 16:28 Feb 23 (0)

Okay, sorry if this is a silly question, but what is a "syllabus" exactly?? thanks!! nt - CLS 14:33 Feb 23 (7)

The syllabus I make for my Life Science and Biology classes has the foillowing... - Carrie in NC 15:40 Feb 24 (0)
I went and got the link to a few zillion for you, LOL. sm - Chrissy 6:16 Feb 24 (0)
Just google ... - DianeR 4:24 Feb 24 (0)
A list of everything in a course - all the readings, assignments , etc. nt - JFS in IL 15:02 Feb 23 (3)
- Plus the "weight" or values for each part of a course.... - Cathy in KY 16:03 Feb 23 (2)
  - Okay, so is it similar to a Teachers Guide than?? thanks nt - CLS 18:23 Feb 23 (1)
    - They are common in college, and usually only 1-2 pages (nt) - Julie in MN 19:22 Feb 23 (0)

Alg. 2/ Geometry Simultaneously? - DanaWA 14:21 Feb 23 (7)

My son is taking two Teaching Textbooks courses at the same time... - Julie in CA 22:17 Feb 23 (0)
My dd is currently doing this - Katia 21:51 Feb 23 (0)
Re: Alg. 2/ Geometry Simultaneously? - Yolanda 20:43 Feb 23 (0)
I did both courses simultaneously in my public high school (some) years ago... - LoriM 17:06 Feb 23 (0)
As long as the rest of his load is appropriate... - Jann in TX 15:25 Feb 23 (2)
- Re: As long as the rest of his load is appropriate... - DanaWA 15:32 Feb 23 (1)
  - Another option... - Jann in TX 16:22 Feb 23 (0)

TI-84 plus tutorials - DanaWA 14:16 Feb 23 (2)

Lial users, please help! What am I missing? more... - Anita in PA 14:01 Feb 23 (8)

How we use Lial's - Jann in TX 15:41 Feb 23 (4)
- I appreciated your answer, Jann, as we'll be using this next year. It will help us plan. Thanks! nt - Jules 18:04 Feb 23 (0)
- Oh, thanks for answering! Do you mean that she reads the entire lesson one day and does some problems, then continues working problems the next day, until ready for the next lesson? nt - Anita in PA 16:05 Feb 23 (2)
  - For us, it depends on the length of the lesson.... - Karri 19:20 Feb 23 (1)
    - Similar to what we do. nt - Jann in TX 6:55 Feb 24 (0)
I've been using Lial's Intro Algebra for a couple of months. Here's what we've done... - Ang in TX 14:16 Feb 23 (2)
- On the DVTs, are all the lessons on there, or just selected ones? I've wondered how that works. nt - Anita in PA 16:07 Feb 23 (1)
  - So far, I think they are all there. nm - Ang in TX 4:39 Feb 24 (0)

Logic - CarlaD. 12:34 Feb 23 (2)

Re: Logic - Nancy in VA 10:43 Feb 24 (0)
Re: Logic - Jules 18:06 Feb 23 (0)

Does anyone here use Biblioplan with the high school supplement?... - GAloria 11:14 Feb 23 (1)

sorry, just noticed my typo..name should read *Gloria*..nt - Gloria 14:12 Feb 23 (0)

For those using Apologia Biology, do you put a time limit on how long your dc can spend on the tests? nt - Praisefor3 9:10 Feb 23 (5)

yes and no... - ChasGal 7:22 Feb 27 (0)
Yes (m) - lamb 10:57 Feb 23 (2)
- Same here. nt - ereks mom 13:43 Feb 23 (1)
  - Seems you amd I are on the same track in lots of areas! nt - lamb 15:38 Feb 23 (0)
I never did.. come to thnk of it, I never thoght about it...now you have me thinking... nt - Lisa WA 10:06 Feb 23 (0)

How in the world do you choose science textbooks? Need help with different publishers and their textbooks. - KidsHappen 8:37 Feb 23 (3)

Don't get thrown by all those publisher names! (m) - MaryM 16:27 Feb 23 (0)
If you suspect your student is bound for a science major/career or you just want a rigorous text, check collegeboard.com for texts recommended in AP courses. nt - Anna 9:36 Feb 23 (0)
I do internet/google searches for terms such as - LH 8:43 Feb 23 (0)

Anyone use this Teaching Company course: Books That Have Made History: Books That Can Change Your Life (link inside) - Quiver0f10 8:23 Feb 23 (13)

Both are very good - Janice in NJ 9:00 Feb 23 (4)
- My library doesn't have any of them, how I wish they did! Thanks for the review! nt - Quiver0f10 9:22 Feb 23 (3)
  - I didn't think my library system had any either until I searced for *Great Courses* under series keyword and found all kinds of them. nt - oakmom 17:11 Feb 23 (2)
    - Thank you for posting this info! Thus far I have had no luck trying to find a comprehensive list of the local library holdings. After reading your post, I found them al! :) nt. - Jenn in FL 15:52 Feb 24 (0)
    - I tried searching again and no luck . I have the worlds worst library *sigh* nt - Quiver0f10 7:16 Feb 24 (0)
This is one of my favorite TC courses! It is excellent. Fears does a wonderful job of summarizing the books and dipping deep into portions, not to mention whetting your appetite to read all those you haven't read. (nt) - Janie 8:44 Feb 23 (7)
- Re: This is one of my favorite TC courses! It is excellent. Fears does a wonderful job of summarizing the books and dipping deep into portions, not to mention whetting your appetite to read all those you haven't read. (nt) - Mary in KY 16:01 Feb 23 (5)
  - Not an obvious one, but certainly not an anti- one either. From what I remember, Fears fairly evaluates the literature. From my Christian worldview, I have no problem with his analysis. (nt) - Janie 18:22 Feb 23 (4)
    - Thank you so much for replying. Does TC have other courses you would recommend? nt - Mary in KY 18:32 Feb 23 (3)
      - Here is my very simple but long list: - Janie 5:19 Feb 24 (2)
        
        Re: Here is my very simple but long list: - Mary in KY 13:05 Feb 24 (1)
        
        You are quite welcome, Mary. You will soon find out how addicting TTC courses are! (nt) - Janie 14:34 Feb 24 (0)
- Thanks, just what I wanted to hear :-) nt - Quiver0f10 9:23 Feb 23 (0)

Where can I find a list of well written literature that HS kids 'should' read in order to be considered well read? Thanks, nt - catalinakel 8:02 Feb 23 (7)

The book, "Reading Lists for College-Bound Students." nt - DianeR 4:25 Feb 24 (0)
This site has a great list of books by time period. m - Lisa TX 9:58 Feb 23 (1)
- That is a FANTASTIC website! So glad I opened your post!! nt - Kelli in TN 10:57 Feb 23 (0)
And TWEM :-) - Carole in DE 9:57 Feb 23 (0)
In TWTM 8-). There are many other lists as well. nt - Anna 8:14 Feb 23 (2)
- DUH! why didn't I think of that! nt - catalinakel 9:10 Feb 23 (1)
  - I don't know... I was wondering the same thing, LOL. nt - Anna 9:37 Feb 23 (0)

Could my DD go right into Henle after completing only LCI? - Des 7:52 Feb 23 (2)

Certainly. There is no pre-requisite for Henle. Students can start with Henle without LC1 also :) (NT) - LH 8:43 Feb 23 (0)
My midle schooler switched to Henle without finishing LCI. Henle worked better for her. nt - SusanC in TX 7:58 Feb 23 (0)

Transcript question about how to record grades.... - MIchelle in GA 6:06 Feb 23 (2)

I suspect this is in an attempt to show that the grades were based on something. - Jenny in Florida 7:44 Feb 23 (1)
- Thanks Jenny! nt. - Michelle in GA 10:23 Feb 23 (0)

Socratic Logic by Peter Kreeft. Anyone familiar with this? (m)... - LisaNY 5:37 Feb 23 (5)

no feedback on book, but ds heard Dr. Kreeft lecture (m) - Sandy C. 8:22 Feb 23 (0)
What I've heard... - Carrie in NC 8:11 Feb 23 (3)
- Thanks, Carrie! I was going to try the combination of... - LisaNY 8:49 Feb 23 (2)
  - Intro Logic - Carrie in NC 11:53 Feb 23 (1)
    - That sounds like a good plan! And... - LisaNY 13:43 Feb 23 (0)

Looking for nonfiction books on post cold war Europe - Beth in Canada 5:27 Feb 23 (0)

Carol in DE - Q. for you about Rhetoric and Editor in Chief... - LisaNY 5:09 Feb 23 (2)

Rhetoric via WTM and Editor in Chief... - Carole in DE 7:22 Feb 23 (1)
- Thanks, Carol! Please let me know how it goes. :o) nm - LisaNY 10:08 Feb 23 (0)

Notgrass World History - Brenda form Ca 20:48 Feb 22 (1)

Thought someone else would have answered. - Robin NC 6:36 Feb 24 (0)

Help! We just started BJU A;gebra & we *desperately* need a tutorial for our TI-84+ calculator! nt - ereks mom 18:45 Feb 22 (10)

when I took college algebra last semester at the community college --- - stef in colorado 6:07 Feb 23 (0)
For alg II and pre-calc and calc, an 84 would have much better ... sm - Chrissy 6:03 Feb 23 (3)
- The reviews I read said that keystroke for keystroke, the 83, 83+, 84, 84+, & 84+ Silver Ed. are the same... - ereks mom 13:49 Feb 23 (2)
  - OK, then just let me know what you want to do ... sm - Chrissy 6:03 Feb 24 (1)
    - BTW I noticed I typed 84 twice, and I meant my 83! -- Needed more coffee : - ) nt - Chrissy 6:05 Feb 24 (0)
Here are two for the TI-83, I don't know how much different the TI-84 is... - LauraC 5:03 Feb 23 (1)
- TY! nt - ereks mom 13:49 Feb 23 (0)
if you are using HomeSat - momof10 4:00 Feb 23 (1)
- No HomeSat here -- I'm winging it! : ) nt - ereks mom 14:06 Feb 23 (0)
Ack! That's BJU Algebra 2! nt - ereks mom 18:54 Feb 22 (0)

I will shortly be choosing a Latin high school course. Any advice? - Laurie4b 17:03 Feb 22 (24)

We're really enjoying Cambridge Latin - Hallie 4:33 Feb 23 (17)
- I did Cambridge latin at school, and I am using it with my kids very successfully.... - Peela 23:08 Feb 23 (5)
  - No flames here, Peela... - LisaNY 5:13 Feb 24 (4)
    - Re: No flames here, Peela... - Peela 5:28 Feb 26 (3)
      - Thank you, Peela! That was *very* helpful (m)... - LisaNY 6:30 Feb 26 (2)
        
        answer.... - Peela 15:16 Feb 27 (1)
        
        Thanks, Peela! :o) nm - LisaNY 6:37 Feb 28 (0)
- Re: We're really enjoying Cambridge Latin - Laurie4b 18:25 Feb 23 (0)
- Re: We're really enjoying Cambridge Latin - Rhonda 6:57 Feb 23 (0)
- Re: We're really enjoying Cambridge Latin - Laurie 6:09 Feb 23 (8)
  - I ordered recently right from the Cambridge website - Hallie 15:17 Feb 23 (1)
    - Thank you! nt - Laurie 19:08 Feb 23 (0)
  - Link inside - LH 7:44 Feb 23 (5)
    - Thank you, this is very helpful! A couple more questions... - Laurie 8:22 Feb 23 (2)
      - There is a CLC rep on the yahoogroup CambridgeLatin, so I would post there as far as where to purchase.. - LH 8:48 Feb 23 (1)
        
        Thank you again, you've been very helpful! nt - Laurie 9:26 Feb 23 (0)
    - Link to Cambridge Latin (sorry, having trouble here...) - LH 7:46 Feb 23 (0)
    - whoops, link to yahoogroup (no spacebar) - whoops 7:45 Feb 23 (0)
We're liking Ecce Romani... - Nan in Mass 4:29 Feb 23 (2)
- Thanks, Nan! It is really helpful to get the details that give the "feel" of a course. nt - Laurie4b 18:17 Feb 23 (0)
- Meant to add that book 1 is meant for 7th-9th, 2 + 3 for 10th and up... - Nan in Mass 4:31 Feb 23 (0)
Henle has worked well for us. nt - belinda 20:12 Feb 22 (0)
I'd pick Henle, or... - LisaNY 17:56 Feb 22 (1)
- Thanks for all the detail. That helps a lot! nt - Laurie4b 21:21 Feb 22 (0)

Anyone with ABeka geometry experience? - MS 16:55 Feb 22 (1)

ABeka geometry - MichelleM 4:59 Feb 27 (0)

Ds. has completed Latin For Children Primer A. If we plan to move to Henle 1 in the future should he complete LfC Primer B&C or go directly to Henle 1? nt - Nissi 15:45 Feb 22 (2)

I think you could go right into Henle. nt - belinda 20:13 Feb 22 (0)
Well, you can start Henle with no previous Latin, so . . . - LH 17:01 Feb 22 (0)

Geometry Curriculum - Mary 15:36 Feb 22 (1)

What grade students? nt - MS 16:37 Feb 22 (0)

Someone please convince me that I can make it through Don Quixote! I'm doing my own great books study a la Well-Educated mind and I have just hit a wall with this book! - Tonia in QC 15:21 Feb 22 (9)

Dare I suggest a couple things? - liz 6:37 Feb 23 (2)
- Why not try it in Spanish? LOL!!!....nm) - Becky in Mexico 19:42 Feb 23 (0)
- Well, I think I will get a different translation and see if that helps! If not I will try an abridged version. Thanks! - Tonia in QC 10:49 Feb 23 (0)
ARGH!! is right! - ReneeR 5:29 Feb 23 (0)
OK - well, I made it half-way (m) - Linda (Australia) 1:01 Feb 23 (0)
Thanks for letting me complain! - I think I will schedule myself to read 1/2 an hour a day until I finish it! (nt) - Tonia in QC 17:04 Feb 22 (0)
Maybe your library has the tapes... - Nan in Mass 16:40 Feb 22 (0)
I always say it was a hard read, but then I was reading it in Spanish....My 17yo is enjoying it...Does that give you any boost? ;-)LOL;-) nt - Jean in Wisc. 16:03 Feb 22 (0)
Re: Someone please convince me that I can make it through Don Quixote! I'm doing my own great books study a la Well-Educated mind and I have just hit a wall with this book! - Brenda from Ca 15:47 Feb 22 (0)

Anyone using or have used NARS/(NARHS) or Clonlara? - Jo's Boys 14:45 Feb 22 (11)

We looked into those but preferred a "diploma program" that had (Regional) accreditation - LH 7:50 Feb 23 (5)
- Well now, I have a question then (m) - Jo's Boys 10:24 Feb 23 (3)
  - How is the Kumon going? What levels are your students at? I heard they are re-doing the End Levels. (NT) - LH 13:36 Feb 23 (1)
    - Kumon is going well. I would never homeschool without it. (m) - Jo's Boys 13:58 Feb 23 (0)
  - Are you wanting Regional accreditation, or is some other accreditation fine for your purposes? - LH 13:35 Feb 23 (0)
- link to A.S. online forum only (not the yahoogroup) - LH 7:51 Feb 23 (0)
Have had experience with Clonlara on two different occasions and both times felt -m - belinda 15:30 Feb 22 (4)
- We almost went with NARHS.. - CLS 15:58 Feb 22 (3)
  - We're finishing up w/NARS & don't feel it's too big a deal. . . - K-FL 10:49 Feb 23 (2)
    - But have you found them to be easy to work with? Attentive? Have you found that they get things done for you? (m) - Jo's Boys 12:08 Feb 23 (1)
      - We haven't had any transcripts sent, so I can't answer on that. . . - K-FL 10:25 Feb 24 (0)

ChasGal - Patty 14:11 Feb 22 (2)

link inside... - CG here... 15:36 Feb 22 (1)
- try this http://www.rainbowresource.com/proddtl.php?sid=1140651168-137180&id=000191 (nm) - ChasGal trying again... 15:38 Feb 22 (0)

Deidre in GA - Patty 14:09 Feb 22 (1)

VFHSS is Vocabulary For the High School Student. nt - Deidre in GA 21:05 Feb 22 (0)

Would this count as .5 credit for Economics?.... - Elaine 14:06 Feb 22 (7)

Thanik you all. i should have clarified that we are using the Study Guide and doing some of the research projects suggested.I wll add the other books. - Elaine 14:23 Feb 23 (0)
A few suggestions to make a 1/2 credit.......... - liz 6:56 Feb 23 (1)
- Excellent suggestions. I would also add Hazlitt's Economics in One Lesson.nt - Jules 9:54 Feb 23 (0)
I would not give a half credit for that book alone. sm - Chrissy 6:10 Feb 23 (0)
Bluestocking Press has a recommendation for this on their website - Deb in PA 18:21 Feb 22 (1)
- I should clarify...for using Penny Candy, along w/the study guide and 2 other books for 0.5 credit (inside) - Deb in PA 7:23 Feb 23 (0)
It would be a very light .5. - Jean in Wisc. 16:06 Feb 22 (0)

Please help me find an online map that shows the locations of the barbarian/Germanic tribes during the 1st & 2nd centuries AD. TIA! - ereks mom 13:35 Feb 22 (4)

IOW a map of Europe circa AD 100-200 showing the locations of people groups. nt - ereks mom 13:56 Feb 22 (3)
- Are these what you're wanting? (m) - FranW 21:30 Feb 22 (2)
  - I found one, in case anyone else is interested! (linked inside) - ereks mom 14:01 Feb 23 (0)
  - Sort of...I need a map of 1st or 2nd century Europe that indicates where the Germanic people were before their incursions into the Roman Empire. nt - ereks mom 13:59 Feb 23 (0)

I see that most of you use alot of different publishers for your high schooler, has anyone used just unit studies? curious..nt - CLS 12:21 Feb 22 (1)

further down are some posts about Konos... - ChasGal 15:56 Feb 22 (0)

Kathleen, the mailman just left. How are you spacing out your economics books, please? nt - Padmé 11:17 Feb 22 (5)

Re: Kathleen, the mailman just left. How are you spacing out your economics books, please? nt - Kathleen 12:23 Feb 22 (4)
- I don't think I will buy the tapes, but I'm not sure. I did begin to read the... - Padmé 13:57 Feb 23 (0)
- Hi Kathleen. :o) - Wouldn't the Teaching Co. course be enough? I was... - LisaNY 4:55 Feb 23 (2)
  - Do you mean enough for a .5 credit course? (m) - Kathleen 7:00 Feb 23 (1)
    - Oh - okay. I did not know it was only 12 hours. That makes a big difference... - LisaNY 10:23 Feb 23 (0)

Any Art majors here? (or former Art majors?) - Kelly in VA 11:11 Feb 22 (2)

Re: Any Art majors here? (or former Art majors?) - percytruffle 6:28 Feb 23 (0)
Re: Any Art majors here? (or former Art majors?) - Jill in MN 5:55 Feb 23 (0)

What is the difference between Conceptual Physics and Conceptual Physics: With Expanded Technology : The High School Physics Program? (nt0 - KidsHappen 11:09 Feb 22 (0)

Saxon Geometry - Debi 10:10 Feb 22 (2)

Another view... - Jann in TX 14:34 Feb 22 (0)
My standard answer is all of it... - LoriM 10:24 Feb 22 (0)

Looking for high school science other than Apologia... - Kathy in NC 9:48 Feb 22 (15)

We're looking at Singapore's O level science. Any feedback from anyone? nt - belinda 20:14 Feb 22 (2)
- We used the chemistry book + supplements (m) - MaryM 6:49 Feb 23 (1)
  - Thank you, Mary. nt - belinda 20:52 Feb 23 (0)
Cambridge Science books are good if you can find them! (m) - MaryM 16:19 Feb 22 (0)
BJU might work, but some think it is more difficult than Apologia (m) - MichelleM 13:30 Feb 22 (0)
ABeka - Cindy in WA 11:21 Feb 22 (3)
- Abeka was fine for us until we hit Chemistry...we were lost without other materials that explained things better. Just our experience, anyway. nm - Anita in PA 14:56 Feb 22 (0)
- Are labs scheduled with ABEKA?nt. - Kathy in NC 12:23 Feb 22 (1)
  - The science sets for high school... - Cindy in WA 14:32 Feb 22 (0)
Apologia is a "wordy" course because... - Cathy in KY 10:41 Feb 22 (5)
- Yes, this makes SUCH a difference. We have used Apologia for 5 years now, and with 3 of our 4 children - it is a KEEPER for us!! No comparison IMO - nt - StaceyinLA 9:44 Feb 24 (0)
- yep..us too, I love science...love Apologia...DC love it b/c Jay speaks *to* them, not through *me*...sorry no help here. nm - ChasGal 15:45 Feb 22 (0)
- That's another reason I chose Apologia... - Kathy in NC 12:33 Feb 22 (2)
  - We're going to use Apologia next year... - Cassie 14:46 Feb 22 (1)
    - Cassie, ITA about K12 earth science! K12 literature is great, but the science is lacking IMO - Susan 17:47 Feb 22 (0)

Dd is having some difficulty with a Community College Chemistry class. Any advice? (sm) - Regina in St. Louis 9:47 Feb 22 (5)

Thank you Lori and Christi. We're working on it. (nm) - Regina in St. Louis 15:59 Feb 22 (0)
My dd is in CC Chemistry this semester as well - LoriM 10:30 Feb 22 (2)
- Can I ask which textbook she uses? The CD-ROM feature sounds interesting... - Anne/PA 12:59 Feb 22 (1)
  - I'll get the ISBN from her later today and post it (nt) - LoriM 4:27 Feb 23 (0)
Is her professor willing to meet with her? - Christi/NC 10:06 Feb 22 (0)

I am trying otplan for Grade 9, would some of you mid sharing what your 9th graders curriculum looks like? Thanks!! nt - CLS 9:29 Feb 22 (8)

Re: I am trying otplan for Grade 9, would some of you mid sharing what your 9th graders curriculum looks like? Thanks!! nt - Chrissy 6:22 Feb 23 (1)
- I am tired, forgive the bad structure and grammar from my posts today! nt - Chrissy 6:23 Feb 23 (0)
Here's my 9th gr. schedule... - LisaNY 5:04 Feb 23 (0)
I have one this year... - Nan in Mass 4:41 Feb 23 (0)
I have a 9th grader this year... - Kelly in VA 10:49 Feb 22 (0)
There was a lot of chat about this a couple of boards ago. - Jenny in Florida 10:22 Feb 22 (1)
- Jenny, thanks for that link it was very helpful!! nt - CLS 12:22 Feb 22 (0)
Here's our plan - Carole in DE 10:14 Feb 22 (0)

Ideas on how to start a support/activity group for teens - Dana in Seattle 9:23 Feb 22 (1)

What we have going.... - Suzanne 17:23 Feb 23 (0)

SAT scores after using TT?? - Dana in Seattle 9:18 Feb 22 (0)

Re: the Spielvogel discussion below--I have Western Civ., 5th ed., but noticed Wadsworth's website (m) - Michelle in MO 8:25 Feb 22 (3)

Here are quizzes, etc. for the 5th ed....(m) - Kathleen 10:07 Feb 22 (2)
- I can't get the link to work (m) - Michelle in MO 10:59 Feb 22 (1)
  - It's working for me...(m) - Kathleen 11:19 Feb 22 (0)

Anna, I have a question for you please about TOG... - Gloria 8:17 Feb 22 (2)

You cannot serve two masters 8-)... - Anna 8:31 Feb 22 (1)
- Thanks, just what I was looking for...nt - Gloria 8:46 Feb 22 (0)

IEW - Lisa TX 8:09 Feb 22 (2)

IEW has some DVD courses which are directed to the student. SWI is one of them. nt - Anna 8:14 Feb 22 (1)
- yes, the Student Writing Intensive is like a week's writing camp with the engaging.... - Cathy in KY 8:41 Feb 22 (0)

Latin Road & Ruled colored notebook filler paper???? - Donna in AL 7:43 Feb 22 (4)

Simply photocopy the ruled sheets onto appropriately coloured copy paper at the copy shop. nm - Laurie in ON 8:40 Feb 22 (1)
- Laurie.... thanks I have thought about this. I have a small home copier...and I think a mixed ream of colored paper is fairly inexpensive. nt - Donna in AL 10:55 Feb 22 (0)
Might Kinko's or copy store have some? nm - Merry 7:44 Feb 22 (1)
- checked the copy stores....they don't have it....Must be one of those "trendy" seasonal things. Thanks. nt - Donna in AL 10:57 Feb 22 (0)

HELP HELP HELP! Writing needs! - Kim in ON 6:47 Feb 22 (22)

Well, what we're doing..... - Linda (Australia) 1:07 Feb 23 (0)
Put That in Writing does a very good job of addressing both paragraph writing and outlining as a planning tool. nm - Laurie in ON 8:41 Feb 22 (8)
- This is what I just got for my 13yo reluctant writer (link inside) - Deb in PA 12:00 Feb 22 (7)
  - Is this the only place you can buy this from?nt - Kim in ON 12:12 Feb 22 (6)
    - I have one for sale right now if you are interested... - Katia 12:57 Feb 22 (0)
    - I bought mine at Rainbow Resource. (nt) - Deb in PA 12:14 Feb 22 (4)
      - The one from RR is not the same one being talked about here. As far as I know you can only get it and their website right now. (nt) - KidsHappen 15:32 Feb 22 (3)
        
        No, I really did get Put That in Writing by Shari Barrett from RR... - Deb in PA 18:07 Feb 22 (2)
        
        That would be my senile brain kicking in. - KidsHappen 7:13 Feb 23 (0)
        
        I also got mine from RR! nm - Laurie in ON 18:42 Feb 22 (0)
IEW didn't work for us, I just returned it - braseltonmomof3 8:41 Feb 22 (0)
Gee, Kim, IEW didn't help with teaching essays? (m)... - Anna 7:08 Feb 22 (4)
- Which SWI teaches essays? Is it SWI B...we have a special needs learner too nt - Sandy 8:00 Feb 22 (3)
  - We were using SWI Level C (for the big kids ;-). nt - Anna 8:06 Feb 22 (2)
    - Oh, I see! We'll be there before I know it, I suppose! :-) nt - Sandy 14:22 Feb 23 (0)
    - Level C is for high schoolers. nt - Anna 8:07 Feb 22 (0)
Format Writing has gotten B up and going. JM is using it, too. Haven't done it with JK, yet. :-) nt - Jean in Wisc. 6:59 Feb 22 (0)
Perhaps Format Writing?? - lamb 6:51 Feb 22 (4)
- I cant speak good enough about Eileen at home2teach! more - Lisa WA 7:49 Feb 22 (2)
  - Re: I cant speak good enough about Eileen at home2teach! more - Dana in Seattle 9:03 Feb 22 (1)
    - Yes, you did! She recomended the same thing for my son.. who is 16! more - LisaWA 9:16 Feb 22 (0)
- Plus, the class is only $50! :) - lamb 6:51 Feb 22 (0)

Is TOG the best unit studies for a 9th grader? would I start with TOG 1? I am looking to implement a unit study program with my 2, 5th and 9th. The worktext programs have lost their luster for us. - Mary 6:20 Feb 22 (6)

If you are going from a worktext to a unit study, I'd like to recomment the newer TOG..... - Padmé 6:36 Feb 22 (5)
- I agree. If you're starting out with TOG, begin with Year 1 Plan and you'll be able to purchase the latest edition. nt - Anna 6:42 Feb 22 (4)
  - Re: I agree. If you're starting out with TOG, begin with Year 1 Plan and you'll be able to purchase the latest edition. nt - Mary 7:04 Feb 22 (3)
    - They are revamping their program, beginning w/Year 1. There are samples on the site. nm - LisaNY 7:13 Feb 22 (0)
    - I believe they're calling it Tapestry Redesigned... - Anna 7:12 Feb 22 (1)
      - Tapestry Redesigned.. this looks GREAT! - Mary 7:23 Feb 22 (0)

Georgia moms: Has anyone gotten their homeschooled student admitted into a Georgia public state college like UGA or GA. Tech?.... - MIchelle in GA 6:06 Feb 22 (7)

Two started at ABAC - one transferred to Valdosta State University and the other Kennesaw State... - momof10 13:12 Feb 22 (0)
Georgia Tech and Shorter - Annie G 6:52 Feb 22 (4)
- May I ask where your daughter went to college? nt - leslie 8:47 Feb 22 (3)
  - Re: May I ask where your daughter went to college? nt - Annie G 9:02 Feb 22 (2)
    - Annie, how did your dd like Kennesaw State? They are very home school friendly from what I hear. nt. - MIchelle in GA 11:55 Feb 22 (1)
      - It was a very good experience. - Annie G 12:58 Feb 22 (0)
Also- Does anyone have any experience with Shorter College in GA? Thanks!! nt. - Michelle in GA 6:07 Feb 22 (0)

For Logic stage history: WTM way Vs. TOG way, which method is easier on the teacher? Or should I combine both? - Nissi 5:49 Feb 22 (13)

I don't know TOG, but I find TWTM easy. This is how we do it... - Nan in Mass 9:02 Feb 22 (2)
- Thanks Nan, That looks very doable!! Thank you for writing all the details. - Nissi 10:33 Feb 22 (1)
  - TWTM is pretty overwhelming until you digest it... - Nan in Mass 16:47 Feb 22 (0)
I haven't tried TOG. - Jenny in Florida 7:33 Feb 22 (7)
- Jenny, thank you. That was helpful nt. - Nissi 10:38 Feb 22 (0)
- What TOG offers - Rhonda 9:02 Feb 22 (5)
  - This is really silly, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 6:13 Feb 26 (0)
  - Thank you Rhonda. I would like to follow the WTM way but add some discussions on the moral and ethical issues - Nissi 11:01 Feb 22 (0)
  - Well, we're not Christian, so that may have something to do with it. - Jenny in Florida 9:23 Feb 22 (2)
    - Jenny - Here is an Iliad study guide that has great questions... - LisaNY 10:19 Feb 22 (1)
      - Thanks! [nt] - Jenny in Florida 10:25 Feb 22 (0)
I'm sure you'll receive many responses both ways... - Anna 6:12 Feb 22 (1)
- Thanks Anna. I have to figure out which one is easiest to mesh in. I have to look into TOG some more. - Nissi 11:10 Feb 22 (0)

Vocabulary - Patty 5:43 Feb 22 (6)

Re: Vocabulary - Melody In texas 18:22 Feb 26 (0)
DD (15) completed A and B and is waiting for me to order C....we've been happy with it. nt - Kelli in TN 11:10 Feb 23 (0)
We're doing it. It seems to be working well for us... - Nan in Mass 9:13 Feb 22 (0)
Try Vocabulary for the High School Student from Amsco.nt - Deidre in GA 7:34 Feb 22 (0)
Re: Vocabulary - Susan 7:17 Feb 22 (0)
we used it ...for awhile...then left it...to us it was 'blah'... (m) - ChasGal 7:02 Feb 22 (0)

TOG Year 1 on HS? - Yolanda 21:49 Feb 21 (0)

Ok... we are using TOG.. finishing up year 1. my oldest is in - Lisa WA 20:44 Feb 21 (3)

Thank you... we have done year 2 before.. well most of it...I thik we will condense it and do some summer reading...more - Lisa WA 9:23 Feb 22 (0)
What if you condensed the years a little bit...more - Sandy in MA 6:42 Feb 22 (1)
- Re: What if you condensed the years a little bit...more - Rhonda S 9:08 Feb 22 (0)

Abeka Vs Bob Jones 10 th grade - Melody 20:30 Feb 21 (3)

Re: Abeka Vs Bob Jones 10 th grade - MichelleM 6:49 Feb 22 (2)
- I whole heartedly concur. I explored Abeka Literature and was not impressed. (m) - Pat H 7:07 Feb 22 (1)
  - I have used BJU... - Melody In Texas 18:54 Feb 22 (0)

Por's and Con's of Konos please,... - Mary 20:26 Feb 21 (4)

Well, I'm afraid I didn't like it......... - liz 6:58 Feb 22 (0)
Do you mean the HOW program for highschool? nt - Valerie (TX) 5:17 Feb 22 (2)
- YES! And if you didn't like the program which other unit studies would you reccommend? - Mary 6:02 Feb 22 (1)
  - Unit studies are a little trickier at the high school level... - Ellie 8:41 Feb 22 (0)

Can anyone recommend a strong Christian college or Bible college that offers a nursing program? - AmyCC 20:07 Feb 21 (10)

Re: Can anyone recommend a strong Christian college or Bible college that offers a nursing program? - Naomi 19:05 Feb 22 (0)
Malone College, Canton, Ohio offers both nt - MS 16:45 Feb 22 (0)
Baylor University has an incredibly strong nursing program (nt) - Jo's Boys 11:19 Feb 22 (0)
Thanks all! nt - AmyCC 8:40 Feb 22 (0)
Biola (suburb of Los Angelos). nt - lamb 6:59 Feb 22 (0)
Re: Can anyone recommend a strong Christian college or Bible college that offers a nursing program? - Melissa 6:36 Feb 22 (0)
BJU nt - Renee in NC 6:06 Feb 22 (0)
Wheaton college (IL) w/ Rush st. Luke's in Chicago (nt) - Valerie (TX) 5:11 Feb 22 (0)
Cedarville University (Ohio) & Liberty University (Virginia)... - Kelly in VA 3:59 Feb 22 (0)
Seattle Pacific (link) - Michele T. in WA 23:57 Feb 21 (0)

Where can I find graduation requirements??? TIA - Cinthya 19:42 Feb 21 (1)

Look at your state's education department online. Every state is different. nt - MichelleM 19:48 Feb 21 (0)

small conservative liberal arts colleges ??? - Gwen in VA 19:34 Feb 21 (16)

My nephews are juniors at Davidson... - Michelle in GA 6:02 Feb 22 (4)
- Re: My nephews are juniors at Davidson... - Gwen in VA 8:05 Feb 22 (3)
  - You might be interested to read this... - LaJuana 20:00 Feb 23 (0)
  - Not quite... - Renee in NC 9:11 Feb 22 (1)
    - Ooops! Brain needed more coffee! :-) - Gwen in VA 10:05 Feb 22 (0)
Top Ten Politically Liberal Colleges - LaJuana 21:45 Feb 21 (0)
Top Ten Politically Conservative Colleges - LaJuana 21:43 Feb 21 (8)
- The write-up didn't make Grove City sound very inviting. - Carrie in NC 5:42 Feb 22 (7)
  - Living in PA and having a student interested in engineering, I thought GC would be perfect, but... - Deb in PA 5:48 Feb 22 (6)
    - Really? Wow. - Carrie in NC 6:09 Feb 22 (5)
      - I should clarify that the information on GC was just from acquaintances, and about Cedarville... - Deb in PA 6:20 Feb 22 (4)
        
        Deb... - LaJuana 13:17 Feb 22 (3)
        
        LaJuana, thank you. GC is still on our list, and it is good to hear happy stories. (nt) - Deb in PA 13:38 Feb 22 (2)
        
        My dd is a junior at GCC, and she loves it. (m) - Anne 15:39 Feb 22 (1)
        
        Thank you, Anne. Yes, that is helpful :-) nm - Deb in PA 18:14 Feb 22 (0)
Have you perused Loren Pope's books, Colleges That Change Lives and Looking Beyond the Ivy League? Lots of great suggestions inside, some liberal, some conservative. How about St. John's in Annapolis? Not sure how conservative they are, if you're talking politically, though. nt - Pam in MD 20:01 Feb 21 (0)

I think I have messed up big time!!! 9th grade transcript - braseltonmomof3 19:20 Feb 21 (8)

Do I not have to tell in detail what each subject covers or what he did??...THANKS!....nt - braseltonmomof3 3:48 Feb 22 (2)
- It depends on the state (and any college the student might want to attend) (m) - MichelleM 7:31 Feb 22 (0)
- You might have to do that at the end of high school... - Nan in Mass 5:02 Feb 22 (0)
Trying that again with grades and a GPA. . . - MichelleM 22:23 Feb 21 (1)
- Okay, without the underlines. Sigh, it's late. . . . nt - MichelleM 22:27 Feb 21 (0)
Re: I think I have messed up big time!!! 9th grade transcript - Yolanda 21:40 Feb 21 (0)
Re: I think I have messed up big time!!! - MichelleM 19:31 Feb 21 (1)
- Oops, silly me, forgot to put grades on my sample transcript! nt - MichelleM 22:10 Feb 21 (0)

What are your favorite upper level math programs? more... - Anita in PA 17:37 Feb 21 (7)

Teaching Textbooks is a fovorite here! nt - Lisa WA 8:55 Feb 22 (0)
Re: What are your favorite upper level math programs? more... - Gale in TX 21:42 Feb 21 (3)
- The website doesn't show anything higher than Alg. II...what will you use after that? I'm looking toward next year. nt - Anita in PA 4:24 Feb 22 (2)
  - Re: The website doesn't show anything higher than Alg. II...what will you use after that? I'm looking toward next year. nt - Julie 8:08 Feb 27 (0)
  - Pardon my intrusion....TT is working on a precalculus/calculus text...but no idea when it's due out..nt - Kelly in VA 4:47 Feb 22 (0)
Another Teaching Textbooks groupie here!! Using it for Algebra 1 & will continue all the way through...nt - Kelly in VA 18:53 Feb 21 (0)
Teaching Textbooks Alg 2! Love it! (nt) - sunshinestatemom 18:05 Feb 21 (0)

MUS / Classmate questions....(Zeta vs. Pre-algebra) - Melinda TX 15:36 Feb 21 (0)

Big Thank you to "LoriM"!!! (more) - Brenda From Tenn 15:09 Feb 21 (3)

WOW! That is awesome! - LoriM 6:03 Feb 22 (0)
Congrats! That's awesome! nt - MichelleM 15:22 Feb 21 (0)
Wow, congratulations to you and your son! And I love LoriM's (and the other math moms') advice as well. nt - FloridaLisa 15:20 Feb 21 (0)

Can you post your 10th grade and/or 11th grade schedule? My 10th grade - Molly 15:05 Feb 21 (24)

Thanks for posting these. Her day looks like it's the same as most of yours. I'm relieved as I thought - Molly 7:26 Feb 22 (0)
My son's 10th grade schedule... - Dawn in MI 7:03 Feb 22 (0)
10th grade - Deb in PA 5:59 Feb 22 (0)
My 11th grader... - Carrie in NC 5:53 Feb 22 (1)
- And what my 9th grader will do next year..... - Carrie in NC 6:03 Feb 22 (0)
Not a 10th grader, but 11th and 9th grade sons... - catherine 21:03 Feb 21 (1)
- What are you using for precalculus? nt - Mandy in TN 22:48 Feb 21 (0)
Hmmm - Melody In Texas 20:27 Feb 21 (4)
- And for 10th grade - Melody IN texas 7:00 Feb 22 (3)
  - Melody, may I ask what you are planning to use for Psychology. (nm) - Kareni 9:44 Feb 22 (2)
    - For Psychology...... - Melody In texas 19:02 Feb 22 (1)
      - Thank you, Melody. I'll keep an eye out for that one. (nm) - Kareni 8:34 Feb 23 (0)
My son will be in 10th grade next year... - stef in colorado 19:08 Feb 21 (0)
I'll have a 10th grader in the fall...here's what her day will look like... - Kelly in VA 18:51 Feb 21 (8)
- Kelly--what's the pre-med program at the local hospital? (m) - Michelle in MO 3:02 Feb 22 (4)
  - It's a "shadow program".... - Kelly in VA 4:06 Feb 22 (3)
    - Forgot to add.... - Kelly in VA 4:37 Feb 22 (2)
      - Thanks for the info.! We live in a small town, so I'm not sure if they'd do it or not (m) - Michelle in MO 6:13 Feb 22 (1)
        
        I put it on her extra curricular activities list....not awarded credit for it on the transcript..nt - Kelly in VA 8:30 Feb 22 (0)
- Kelly, I'm not familiar with The Book of Many Colors which you mentioned that your daughter uses for art. Could you tell a little about it, please. (nm) - Kareni 21:40 Feb 21 (2)
  - It's from "How Great Thou Art"....I love their art programs!! (link inside)... - Kelly in VA 4:01 Feb 22 (1)
    - Kelly, thanks very much for the link; I will check it out. (nm) - Kareni 9:42 Feb 22 (0)
My 10th grade son's day... - Anita in PA 17:51 Feb 21 (1)
- My young 10th grader . . . - Jenny in Florida 18:56 Feb 21 (0)

TOG year 3 question- - Susan 14:34 Feb 21 (3)

Here is alink to a thread on that same subject.. well at least other options anyway... - Lisa WA 20:56 Feb 21 (2)
- Thank You, Lisa- Wow, how did I miss that post? - Susan 7:09 Feb 22 (1)
  - Your welcome! Hope it gave you some options. :) Lisa~ - Lisa WA 8:38 Feb 22 (0)

Nan in Mass, I gave you more details on using Critical Thinking with US History below. nt - Sandy inMA 14:23 Feb 21 (0)

History resources for 10th grade. Has anyone... - Liz in Northern CA 14:02 Feb 21 (1)

We use the WTM suggestions... - Laurie in ON 16:57 Feb 21 (0)

Can you help me plan (history/literature/writing) for my college bound 8th grader? - mom2three 13:40 Feb 21 (6)

Thank you all. I have.... - mom2three 21:35 Feb 21 (2)
- Oh, yes! Speaking in general for all veterans, we DO get overwhelmed 8-). nt - Anna 5:15 Feb 22 (1)
  - And we even lose confidence at times, too!! nt - liz 7:01 Feb 22 (0)
The WTM plan... - Laurie in ON 17:14 Feb 21 (0)
TruthQuest (again!) - lamb 14:51 Feb 21 (0)
Well.... - Anna 14:07 Feb 21 (0)

is Spielvogel worth the money (sm) - Jodi-FL 12:55 Feb 21 (14)

what about the study guide? anyone use that? (nt) - Jodi-FL 19:44 Feb 21 (1)
- I have Spielvogels World History and the SG's to go with it.... - Anna 6:39 Feb 22 (0)
Re: is Spielvogel worth the money (sm) - Kathleen 13:48 Feb 21 (11)
- I got my copy of Human Odyssey from bookcircus.com - *very* nice company and they had the best price. nm - LisaNY 5:24 Feb 22 (4)
  - Which one Human Odyssey or Western Civ.?? - MIch elle 5:46 Feb 22 (3)
    - Many *do* use Western Civ. in hs, but for 9th, HO is working better for us. :o) nm - LisaNY 7:09 Feb 22 (0)
    - HO is designed as high school text where WC is college level or considered AP text. nt - Anna 6:15 Feb 22 (1)
      - To clarify, both can be used for the high school years. I have one dd using HO and the other, prefers Spielv World History. nt - Anna 8:33 Feb 22 (0)
- To what year does the 5th edition cover? Is it considered an honors type of text? - Laurie4b 18:36 Feb 21 (2)
  - Re: To what year does the 5th edition cover? Is it considered an honors type of text? - Kathleen 20:30 Feb 21 (0)
  - Western Civ is a college text - Michele T. in WA 18:58 Feb 21 (0)
- yes, ditto what Kathleen said (m) - Sandy C. 16:36 Feb 21 (1)
  - Sandy, did you have to pay to use the chapter quizzes and reviews? - Brenda From Tenn 5:35 Feb 22 (0)
- Yes, and the comprehensive IS worth the money. nt - Anna 14:09 Feb 21 (0)

Has anyone used the Study Skills Workbook with Lial's Introductory Algebra? - Yvonne in NE 11:15 Feb 21 (0)

Posting Essay's - Carole in DE 10:45 Feb 21 (2)

Great idea! nm - LisaNY 5:24 Feb 22 (0)
Wow! It sure would be easy and nice if it were here! Awesome! - Nan in Mass 15:08 Feb 21 (0)

Anyone use BJU Geography???..........m - Cinthya 10:27 Feb 21 (1)

I'm using it for 9th... - Kelly in VA 13:29 Feb 21 (0)

Carl, more questions about Barron's SAT prep. - Lisa TX 10:01 Feb 21 (2)

My answers -m - Carl 16:01 Feb 22 (1)
- Thanks! nt - Lisa TX 18:00 Feb 22 (0)

Taz's Mom a question for you about remediation - Carole in DE 9:27 Feb 21 (0)

Classmate Math for less -- for those looking... - stef in colorado 7:33 Feb 21 (9)

But, a big problem...(m) - Kathleen 8:39 Feb 21 (8)
- When I ordered from AcademicSuperstore - momof10 10:01 Feb 21 (3)
  - Well, that's good news. I asked about the geometry...(m) - Kathleen 13:49 Feb 21 (0)
  - did you order recently? and which math class? thx! nt - stef in colorado 13:25 Feb 21 (1)
    - Geometry - about a month ago... nt - momof10 15:31 Feb 21 (0)
- Classmate Math CDs Available... - Rick Volkmann 9:11 Feb 21 (3)
  - I wasn't commenting on your organization...(m) - Kathleen 9:24 Feb 21 (1)
    - Yikes! Sorry for the double post. (nt) - Kathleen 9:26 Feb 21 (0)
  - I wasn't commenting on your organization...(m) - Kathleen 9:24 Feb 21 (0)

Seeking objective assessment of 7th grade dd's SAT scores (long) - mariedc 6:40 Feb 21 (18)

Wow! Thanks for all the responses! (more, very long) - mariedc 12:01 Feb 21 (1)
- Re: Wow! Thanks for all the responses! - MichelleM 12:36 Feb 21 (0)
I would go speak to the principal now... - MamaBess 7:32 Feb 21 (0)
Re: Seeking objective assessment - MichelleM 7:26 Feb 21 (14)
- ADD can look different in girls - Laurie4b 18:43 Feb 21 (2)
  - Re: ADD can look different in girls - mariedc 20:25 Feb 21 (0)
  - Sorry, this belongs under the OP's post. nt - Laurie4b 18:46 Feb 21 (0)
- My take - Rhonda S 9:41 Feb 21 (1)
  - The "lazy" children I was referring to were in an AP English class. It was not boring, and I definitely did not assign busywork. nt - MichelleM 9:50 Feb 21 (0)
- I beg to differ... - Taz & Storm's Mom 8:29 Feb 21 (8)
  - We experienced something similar - Carrie in NC 6:20 Feb 22 (2)
    - Carrie, there were some good posts on the special needs board about organizing ADD/ADHD kids. You might be interested. nt - Laurie4b 21:23 Feb 22 (1)
      - Tha ks! I haven't visited there in a while. NT - Carrie in NC 8:13 Feb 23 (0)
  - I agree with you about a true ADD diagnosis, however. . . - MichelleM 8:40 Feb 21 (4)
    - Taz was not diagnosed with ADHD until after hs'ing. The school thought he was bright & lazy because of high test scores. They refused to acknowledge ... - Taz & storm's Mom 8:54 Feb 21 (2)
      - Well, I say I knew the difference, because I had these kids from 7th-12th grades year after year. The ones I am speaking of did great in 7th-10th, but slacked off in 11th and 12th. I know what I'm talking about with these particular children. nt - MichelleM 8:58 Feb 21 (1)
        
        It was an AP English class, by the way. nt - MichelleM 9:04 Feb 21 (0)
    - Taz was not diagnosed with ADHD until after hs'ing. The school thought he was bright & lazy. nm - Taz & storm's Mom 8:44 Feb 21 (0)

LisaNY and AnnieN - I'm back. Now what? nm - Nan in Mass 5:58 Feb 21 (3)

Hi Nan - where you able to find the story? I have to admit... - LisaNY 6:09 Feb 21 (2)
- I got it at the library, in a collection of short stories by the author... - Nan in Mass 6:31 Feb 21 (1)
  - Wonderful! I just found it on Gutenberg... - AnnieN 10:18 Feb 21 (0)

Osmosis Mom - I posted below ;) . nm - Nan in Mass 5:41 Feb 21 (2)

Some feedback - Osmosis Mom 6:48 Feb 21 (1)
- Everytime I talk to homeschooling families with older children... - Nan in Mass 7:26 Feb 21 (0)

Should I use Critical Thinking for U.S.History books only after I do Introductory logic or can I use them before we study logic? - Nissi 4:41 Feb 21 (3)

Thanks. That was helpful. nt - Nissi 19:23 Feb 21 (0)
You can use it either way (m) - Sandy in MA 5:31 Feb 21 (0)
we did critical thinking 1 & 2 first then some of the U.S. History (more next year - U.S. History year) - m - karon 5:08 Feb 21 (0)

Looking in the future for highschool history.... - becca 19:51 Feb 20 (1)

There are some great artsy books and map books such as sm - Chrissy 5:17 Feb 21 (0)

Is Hewitt Lightning Lit & Comp secular? I am looking for... - Robin in DFW 19:23 Feb 20 (4)

Well..... - Katia 9:56 Feb 21 (3)
- THANK YOU, Katia! I also, wondered if we could use Lightning Literature secularly becasue of posted samples. What does one need to purchase ?nm - Taz & Storm's MOm 9:33 Feb 22 (1)
  - Depends on what you're looking for... - Katia 13:02 Feb 23 (0)
- Thanks so much...your answer helps a bunch! nt - Robin in DFW 10:40 Feb 21 (0)

Have any of you used Kaplan's or Princeton Review's online SAT prep courses? - Lisa TX 18:21 Feb 20 (1)

Nope, but plan to use the College Board online SAT prep. It's cheaper & designed by the test makers. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 8:32 Feb 21 (0)

What exactly is Pre Algebra anyway? - Beth 17:52 Feb 20 (2)

Not official, but... - Nan in Mass - who just got done explaining this to her son 9:02 Feb 21 (0)
Well... - Susan 7:02 Feb 21 (0)

Spanish for high school? I'm starting the search for (m) - Michele in MN 17:00 Feb 20 (10)

We're using The Learnables... - Kelly in VA 5:08 Feb 21 (2)
- I just got this and we are starting it next week - nt - StaceyinLA 9:17 Feb 22 (0)
- Re: We're using The Learnables... - Valerie (TX) 15:41 Feb 21 (0)
Re: Spanish for high school? I'm starting the search for (m) - Jean in Wisc. 5:08 Feb 21 (1)
- Thank you for the reviews on the different programs. :) - Michele in MN 8:34 Feb 21 (0)
What kind of "Spanish" do you want,... - Yolanda 20:36 Feb 20 (4)
- Hmmm, I do want and need it to be for high school credit. (m) - Michele in MN 7:17 Feb 21 (3)
  - This is what I am doing..... - Yolanda 14:25 Feb 21 (2)
    - Yolanda - I have a question about Tell Me More... - LisaNY 5:34 Feb 22 (0)
    - Sorry, link inside... - Yolanda 14:26 Feb 21 (0)

Any ideas for less difficult science and history courses? - Sue 16:55 Feb 20 (6)

PASS books with Schlessinger Media science videos - MIch elle 18:21 Feb 20 (1)
- Thank you - Sue 7:58 Feb 21 (0)
An idea for you - K in MI 17:10 Feb 20 (3)
- Thank you, and a question.. - Sue 7:52 Feb 21 (2)
  - Re: Thank you, and a question.. - K in MI 9:29 Feb 21 (1)
    - I understand. Thanks! nt. - Sue 13:33 Feb 21 (0)

Can anyone recommend thorough science programs for 6-8th grade? Secular preferred but not mandatory. TIA nt - mtnparent 16:50 Feb 20 (1)

I'm using Prentice Hall Science Explorer - AngieW in Texas 6:24 Feb 21 (0)

Please give your opinion on Jackdaws. Are they worth the money? nt - Nissi 14:39 Feb 20 (13)

Some are and some are not... - catheirne 21:17 Feb 21 (0)
Thank you to all who responded! You all are so very helpful. nt - Nissi 4:43 Feb 21 (0)
No. Almost all primary sources are online for free. nt - Laurie4b 18:36 Feb 20 (0)
I wouldn't spend the money (again) on Jackdaws. nm - Ang in TX 18:21 Feb 20 (0)
Also Critical Thinking Books for U.S. History, pros and cons. Thanks. nt - Nissi 14:41 Feb 20 (8)
- Another vote for Critical Thinking, US history (m) - Jane in NC 16:44 Feb 20 (0)
- Critical Thinking Books for U.S. History working for us - Carole in DE 15:28 Feb 20 (0)
- Love the Critical Thinking books (more) - Sandy in MA 15:11 Feb 20 (5)
  - How do you use these? nm - Nan in Mass 5:44 Feb 21 (4)
    - Re: How do you use these? nm - Sandy in MA 8:15 Feb 21 (3)
      - More details would be nice... - Nan in Mass 8:56 Feb 21 (2)
        
        Re: More details would be nice... - Sandy in MA 11:09 Feb 21 (1)
        
        Thank you... - Nan in Mass 15:19 Feb 21 (0)

If you were doing Lial's all the way through, how would you do it? (m) - Michelle in MO 13:32 Feb 20 (5)

Here is how we are doing it.. - Carrie in NC 18:45 Feb 20 (3)
- Thanks, Carrie & Jann---one more question---what would be the advantages/disadvantages (m) - Michelle in MO 6:26 Feb 21 (2)
  - You may want to search on this board... - Carrie in NC 6:51 Feb 21 (1)
    - Thanks for your thoughtful response (m) - Michelle in MO 7:33 Feb 21 (0)
The Pre-Calc text is the same as the Trig and College Algebra, just combined into one text. nm - Jann in TX 15:59 Feb 20 (0)

For those of you in Florida: a couple of questions re: FPEA graduation & 600 schools. :o) - K-FL 12:26 Feb 20 (0)

FYI for those considering Classmate Math - Yvonne in NE 10:49 Feb 20 (23)

Please note... - Rick Volkmann 8:24 Feb 21 (1)
- Thank you for listening, Rick. There are many here who love Classmate... - LisaNY 9:57 Feb 21 (0)
personalprofessors.com m.... - jennifer 15:06 Feb 20 (0)
YUK!! Foey, balderdash, rot, !@#$%^&*... - MIch elle 11:58 Feb 20 (19)
- loving VideoText here (nt) - karon 5:13 Feb 21 (0)
- Well, they will crash and burn ... and will have to return.. - Yolanda 12:41 Feb 20 (17)
  - Classmate Math Online - Rick Volkmann 13:39 Feb 20 (16)
    - Our vote would also be for CD's only -- we would not be interested in an online program...BTDT, doesn't work as well! nt - stef in colorado 21:28 Feb 20 (0)
    - I talked to them today (I suggested that he come here...) - Krista 20:03 Feb 20 (3)
      - I've always understood that CD's were extremely cheap to produce (m) - CynthiaOK 5:52 Feb 21 (0)
      - WOW, we're building steam. I am a homeschool parent hear me roar, LOL!! - MIch elle 5:22 Feb 21 (1)
        
        I'm extremely annoyed.... - Robin in DFW 6:24 Feb 21 (0)
    - I agree with all those below. Very disappointing. The truth is the homeschool market is very different from the institutional market. nt - AmyCC 19:17 Feb 20 (0)
    - I have absolutely NO interest in an online program. - Deidre in GA 18:46 Feb 20 (0)
    - VERY disappointing... nt - StaceyinLA 18:39 Feb 20 (0)
    - Thank you, Rick, but we prefer CD's. We are not institutions. nt - MIch elle 18:14 Feb 20 (0)
    - I was afraid that was going to happen. I currently have the Algebra 1 set (m)... - LisaNY 16:40 Feb 20 (0)
    - Our internet connection is way too slow for online subscription. - Claire 15:24 Feb 20 (1)
      - Mine is too slow, too. It's too bad. . . . nt - MichelleM 19:29 Feb 20 (0)
    - Re: Classmate Math Online - Yolanda 15:17 Feb 20 (3)
      - Re: Classmate Math Online - Rick Volkmann 19:30 Feb 20 (2)
        
        Highspeed internet is not an option here. We are stuck with satellite. nt - Claire 20:33 Feb 20 (0)
        
        Rick Volkmann... - LisaNY 19:55 Feb 20 (0)

Worldview courses - Chrisann 10:40 Feb 20 (1)

sorry for the multiple posts! nt - Chrisann 10:41 Feb 20 (0)

Worldview courses - Chrisann 10:39 Feb 20 (0)

Worldview courses - Chrisann 10:39 Feb 20 (2)

Depends on what you do....... - lamb 18:40 Feb 20 (1)
- I called my dd's course... - Carrie in NC 7:02 Feb 21 (0)

Anyone ever use the material availible through Timberdoodle? - Mary 9:41 Feb 20 (9)

Timberdoodle publishes history materials? I did not know that. nt - Ellie 19:58 Feb 20 (0)
Haven't used the history, but it's a great company to deal with. Very reliable. NT - Carrie in NC 18:49 Feb 20 (1)
- Agreed. You can't go wrong here. nt - Jules 19:27 Feb 20 (0)
Great company. I like many of their resources. What history? nt - MIc helle 12:00 Feb 20 (3)
- Timberdoodle suggests, GA Henty and MOH..any thoughts? - Mary 12:41 Feb 20 (2)
  - Sorry, can't help you but there has been lots of discussion about MOH on the K-8 board in the past - MIc helle 15:44 Feb 20 (0)
  - Can't comment on MOH, but my ds LOVES Henty and has for several years. (sm) - FloridaLisa 13:09 Feb 20 (0)
I've purchased from Timberdoodle for years. Great company! nt - Anna 11:39 Feb 20 (0)
Re: Anyone ever use the material availible through Timberdoodle? - Pam L 10:42 Feb 20 (0)

What are your favorite Amer. Government courses? Thanks to all who - Michele 9:33 Feb 20 (6)

Don't forget to go to a Teenpact state class!! teenpact.com nt - Rebecca 19:07 Feb 21 (0)
Favorite: Great Source's American Government. - Jean in Wisc. 4:59 Feb 21 (4)
- Re: Do you use the online resources?...or - Paula in NH 9:37 Feb 21 (2)
  - Re: Do you use the online resources?...or - Jean in Wisc. 6:23 Feb 22 (1)
    - Thank you very much Jean - Paula in NH 16:53 Feb 22 (0)
- Thanks Jean, this looks good, and I've looked at soooo many! (nt) - Michele 7:02 Feb 21 (0)

Physics or Advanced Chemistry for Co-op class? - CynthiaOK 6:43 Feb 20 (8)

Thanks so much to all of you! This looks exactly like what I need (nt) - CynthiaOK 19:39 Feb 20 (0)
For Physics consider Hewitt's Conceptual Physics (nt) - Moira in MA 8:24 Feb 20 (6)
- This looks like a possibility (more ?'s inside) - CynthiaOK 13:05 Feb 20 (5)
  - We're using the 9th Edition - Carole in DE 17:11 Feb 20 (3)
    - Any advantage to having the Teacher Edition? (nt) - CynthiaOK 18:44 Feb 20 (1)
      - Re: Any advantage to having the Teacher Edition? (nt) - Carole in DE 19:18 Feb 20 (0)
    - Opps, this sentence should be "without tons of math" - Carole in DE 17:14 Feb 20 (0)
  - We use the 3rd high school edition... - Jane in NC 16:55 Feb 20 (0)

Trying to decide: SL or Notgrass for highschool. Can you help me? - Debbie 6:33 Feb 20 (6)

Re: Trying to decide: SL or Notgrass for highschool. Can you help me? - Robin NC 7:00 Feb 21 (0)
You might want to check out the SL boards.... - Heather in VA 9:26 Feb 20 (1)
- Sorry about the double post - the Internet burped LOL nt - Heather in VA 9:26 Feb 20 (0)
You might want to check out the SL boards.... - Heather in VA 9:17 Feb 20 (0)
Which SL level are you considering? (nt) - CynthiaOK 6:47 Feb 20 (1)
- American History to start and then the other highschool cores. nt - Debbie 6:55 Feb 20 (0)

I'd like to buy Lial's Interm. Alg stdt book and Solutions Manual as a set--do you know anyone who sells them this way? - Jean in Wisc. 6:24 Feb 20 (4)

I'd suggest trying ... - Kareni 9:57 Feb 20 (2)
- Thanks. I'll try them. :-) nt - Jean in Wisc. 11:51 Feb 20 (0)
- Thanks. I'll try them. :-) nt - Jean in Wisc. 11:50 Feb 20 (0)
I meant to say I'd like to buy used. nt - Jean in Wisc. 6:25 Feb 20 (0)

Has anyone ever got scammed on the sale and swap board??................. - Cinthya 6:08 Feb 20 (4)

I've been buying from the boards for 9 years. If anything, I've been the bad one sm - Chrissy 8:54 Feb 20 (0)
Re: Has anyone ever got scammed on the sale and swap board??................. - SusieInNC 8:00 Feb 20 (0)
I've been buying from swap boards for 5 or 6 years (and selling, too) and so far I've not been burned. - Carrie in NC 7:56 Feb 20 (0)
Use paypal. nt - Julia 6:35 Feb 20 (0)

Anyone know what happened to Summit Ministries? (m) - lamb 5:54 Feb 20 (3)

Yea!!! Thank you! nt - lamb 6:50 Feb 20 (0)
They just changed servers... - Sandy in Indy 6:42 Feb 20 (0)
summit.org??? nt - PMarie 6:33 Feb 20 (0)

FEE ??? (Foundation for Economic Freedon) summer program question - Gwen in VA 3:39 Feb 20 (0)

I just posted over 10 boxes of books and curiculum on the for sale board...... - Chelsea in TN 22:58 Feb 19 (0)

just wondering...can you count SAT prep "class" as a credit (or even a 1/2)??? nm - ChasGal 20:09 Feb 19 (8)

What prep class did you each use, and how many hours did the class take? Were you satisfied? nm - Lisa TX 18:19 Feb 20 (0)
Re: just wondering...can you count SAT prep "class" as a credit (or even a 1/2)??? nm - Caryn 12:15 Feb 20 (1)
- thanks, this helps...sometimes I just need a direction or two :o) nm - ChasGal 16:33 Feb 20 (0)
thanks for the in put...now, to work it into our schedule. nm - ChasGal 7:59 Feb 20 (0)
I just did SAT prep as part of our English course.........(m) - lamb 7:20 Feb 20 (0)
Yes....(more) - Dawn in MI 5:13 Feb 20 (0)
Yes, but..... - Gwen in VA 3:27 Feb 20 (0)
Yes, most schools I've researched count it as a credit. -nm - Carl 21:24 Feb 19 (0)

Lit courses...Anyone like Stobaugh? (more) - Anita in PA 20:09 Feb 19 (8)

Re: Lit courses...Anyone like Stobaugh? (more) - Culture Wars 2 19:01 Feb 23 (0)
Thanks for all your responses! nm - Anita in PA 13:47 Feb 21 (0)
we have world lit. from Stoubaug's...blec...my DC didn't do well w/his program...too dry. nm - ChasGal 16:41 Feb 20 (0)
Much as I hate to say this.......... - liz 5:51 Feb 20 (1)
- I agree.... - Yolanda 12:32 Feb 20 (0)
Should have said I'm considering his Literary Analysis course or SAT prep course nm - Anita in PA 20:11 Feb 19 (2)
- Re: Should have said I'm considering his Literary Analysis course or SAT prep course nm - Yolanda 12:34 Feb 20 (1)
  - Re: Should have said I'm considering his Literary Analysis course or SAT prep course nm - gals220 16:57 Feb 20 (0)

Vocab From Classical Roots - Meldoy In Texas 19:22 Feb 19 (1)

DS in Book D - Carole in DE 6:23 Feb 20 (0)

Nan- scrolled the board. Did you still want to talk MA-requirements or are you all set? - Osmosis Mom 16:57 Feb 19 (1)

Hi- - Nan in Mass 4:52 Feb 21 (0)

Integrating subjects better? - Sandy 16:39 Feb 19 (3)

We're integrating some... - Nan in Mass 5:01 Feb 21 (0)
I'll give it a try. - Jenny in Florida 7:24 Feb 20 (0)
unit studies - Mandy in TN 16:51 Feb 19 (0)

Lial's Intermediate Alg--Instructor's vs. student's solutions manual. Differences??? - Jean in Wisc. 16:13 Feb 19 (2)

Re: Lial's Intermediate Alg--Instructor's vs. student's solutions manual. Differences??? - Kathleen 16:20 Feb 19 (1)
- Thank you! nt - Jean in Wisc. 20:04 Feb 19 (0)

Need help regarding the literature credit(s)... - Reba 15:57 Feb 19 (2)

I agree with Diane....(more) - Dawn in MI 5:03 Feb 20 (0)
Re: Need help regarding the literature credit(s)... - DianeR 4:13 Feb 20 (0)

Jacob's Geometry---does it REALLY have a student solutions manual (m) - Michelle in MO 15:31 Feb 19 (5)

"Enhanced Teacher's Guide for Geometry" ISBN inside. m - Beth S 5:33 Feb 20 (0)
Nope! We are using it now and the TM has the answers but not WORKED solutions! (m) - MaryM 16:44 Feb 19 (3)
- Mary, are you using the 3rd edition? nt - Martha in NM 18:11 Feb 19 (2)
  - Yes, I am using the 3rd edition? nt - MaryM 18:21 Feb 19 (1)
    - Thank you! nt - Martha in NM 19:03 Feb 19 (0)

A question for all of you who know your politics! - in particular, libertarianism. - lamb 15:17 Feb 19 (12)

Check out the book, "What it Means to be a Libertarian" by Charles Murray. - KidsHappen 7:49 Feb 21 (1)
- Thanks! I'll see if I can find it! nt - lamb 10:59 Feb 21 (0)
Dh and I are christian libertarians - Annie G 9:38 Feb 20 (1)
- Oh, this looks fun! (m) - lamb 18:42 Feb 20 (0)
Check out the Libertarian Party website. (Link inside) - Jenny in Florida 8:09 Feb 20 (1)
- Thank you! I'll take a look. (m) - lamb 9:11 Feb 20 (0)
Any other responses?? Please....... nt - lamb 5:48 Feb 20 (0)
Re: A question for all of you who know your politics! - in particular, libertarianism. - Kathleen 15:41 Feb 19 (4)
- Hi, Kathleen! - lamb 16:04 Feb 19 (0)
- Hi, Kathleen! - lamb 15:47 Feb 19 (2)
  - Re: Hi, Kathleen! - Kathleen 16:04 Feb 19 (1)
    - Just went back thru my checkbook........ - lamb 5:47 Feb 20 (0)

Can someone comment on my plan for next year... - Heather in VA 13:24 Feb 19 (5)

Some resources for Art and Music............. - JRT 7:23 Feb 20 (1)
- Thanks!!!! My dd is using Draw Squad right now but will be done soon (more)... - Heather in VA 9:29 Feb 20 (0)
Just a comment or two... - Ang in TX 18:25 Feb 19 (2)
- Thanks - I was wondering about that too (more) - Heather in VA 20:02 Feb 19 (1)
  - Well, I haven't had any experience with Sonlight, but... - Ang in TX 5:53 Feb 20 (0)

Another Hewitt - Lightning Lit question, please... - Robin in DFW 13:14 Feb 19 (3)

Which level are you looking at? - Hallie 14:43 Feb 19 (2)
- Re: Which level are you looking at? - Robin in DFW 15:59 Feb 19 (1)
  - We haven't started yet but the reading assignments - Hallie 17:58 Feb 19 (0)

Beginning Algebra by Lial or NEM by Singapore math ? - Naomi 13:13 Feb 19 (7)

I looked at both and bought the Lials - Hallie 14:40 Feb 19 (0)
Using both - CynthiaOK 14:00 Feb 19 (5)
- Re: Using both - Naomi 18:15 Feb 19 (4)
  - IMO, Singapore is more challenging - CynthiaOK 18:55 Feb 19 (3)
    - Re: IMO, Singapore is more challenging - Naomi 2:27 Feb 20 (2)
      - Re: IMO, Singapore is more challenging - Naomi 8:54 Feb 20 (0)
      - Answers to odds are in the textbook. Teacher edition has all answers (nt) - CynthiaOK 5:46 Feb 20 (0)

Does anyone have the link for SAT vocab online quizzes? - Michele T. in WA 12:49 Feb 19 (3)

It was the Sheppard one I was thinking of. The other ones look great, too. Thanks! nt - Michele T. in WA 10:23 Feb 20 (0)
In addition to the one I posted before, I found another one. - Paula H 9:31 Feb 20 (0)
Is this what you are looking for? Link inside. - Yolanda 20:59 Feb 19 (0)

Henle Latin - Melody In Texas 9:59 Feb 19 (7)

Henle Latin- Thanks (m) - Melody 19:17 Feb 19 (0)
LC would be too basic...m - LCGal 12:38 Feb 19 (0)
I think Henle is a good place to start, work through the book at the pace of mastery..Also.... - LH 10:36 Feb 19 (4)
- "book at the pace of mastery" ??? - Melody in Texas 19:23 Feb 19 (2)
  - I meant the student's pace of mastery, whatever that pace may be :) - LH 20:03 Feb 19 (1)
    - LOL....Thanks (nt) - Melody in Texas 21:34 Feb 19 (0)
- The only one I have ever heard of that does NOT accept Latin...(m) - Kathleen 13:53 Feb 19 (0)

I need workbooks, texts, etc. for developing good sentences. sm - Chrissy 9:48 Feb 19 (3)

try this link inside (The Elijah Co. online store closed) - ChasGal 16:39 Feb 20 (2)
- Thank you, that helped a lot. It was nice to find things so organized! -- Applications of Grammar sm - Chrissy 5:14 Feb 21 (1)
  - Great!!! I'm glad I've helped in some way. (sometimes I feel as though I'm not very helpful) everyone else has such great ideas :o) nm - CG 6:39 Feb 21 (0)

Spanish help - Patty 8:53 Feb 19 (0)

Spanish help - Patty 8:53 Feb 19 (7)

Re: Spanish help - Yolanda 20:57 Feb 19 (2)
- Have you (or anyone else) used this? It looks very interesting. - K-FL 8:15 Feb 20 (1)
  - Re: Have you (or anyone else) used this? It looks very interesting. - Yolanda 12:30 Feb 20 (0)
Re: Spanish help - Julie in MN 13:06 Feb 19 (0)
Re: Spanish help - Jan P. 10:47 Feb 19 (2)
- Rosettastone plus Practice Makes Perfect Tense books is a combination we use - Laurie4b 13:59 Feb 19 (0)
- Hey Jan, about SOS... - Deb in PA 12:34 Feb 19 (0)

Okay, since there are no objections... - Barb F. PA 8:49 Feb 19 (5)

Re: Okay, since there are no objections... - moira 0:10 Feb 20 (0)
Great comments everyone! This is exactly the sort of thing I was looking for (sm) - Barb F. PA 17:54 Feb 19 (0)
my thoughts - Raders Fan 10:56 Feb 19 (0)
The one thing I noticed was the fragment or use ... sm - Chrissy 9:58 Feb 19 (0)
Just a quick overview.... - Renee in NC 8:59 Feb 19 (0)

Question about number of credits. - Renee in NC 8:40 Feb 19 (2)

Sometimes personal experience plays a part in the decision making <sm> - Pamela 5:01 Feb 20 (0)
I looked on at the stated education requirements. sm - Chrissy (it's the weekend yippeee) 10:06 Feb 19 (0)

Graphing Calculators & ZOOM Algebra - Tessa 7:51 Feb 19 (0)

Can someone help me with Hewitt's Lightining Literature... - Heather in VA 7:03 Feb 19 (2)

My daughter is using this...(m) - SusanC in TX 10:48 Feb 19 (1)
- Thanks - I liked the look of the writing assignments. We definately need to step up our writing. nt - Heather in VA 11:11 Feb 19 (0)

Need help critiquing my daughter's writing... - Barb F. PA 7:02 Feb 19 (27)

Can I do the opposite? - Lisa R in BRD 23:29 Feb 21 (0)
What an excellent idea! I would love to be involved! nt - Mary in GA 9:15 Feb 20 (0)
This sounds great! - MI Mom 18:40 Feb 19 (0)
Great idea! I'm interested, keep me posted on how it goes! - Cheryl OH 15:06 Feb 19 (0)
Taking your idea a step farther Barb, I wonder if people here might be interested in something like an Essay Exchange? (a question for anyone with high school age dc.) (sm) - Regina in St. Louis 7:15 Feb 19 (22)
- Oh my. For some reason, I didn't think many would be interested. (sm) - Regina in St. Louis 9:16 Feb 20 (4)
  - I wish it could be here, as another board, too... - Nan in Mass 6:27 Feb 21 (0)
  - Did you know that Yahoogroups has a no-mail option? - Barb F. PA 15:31 Feb 20 (0)
  - Adding to your thoughts - Carole in DE 12:02 Feb 20 (1)
    - Yes, I'm more inclined to use an honor system as well... - Barb F. PA 15:24 Feb 20 (0)
- Regina, Barb, Carole....please count us in! :) (m) - Valerie (TX) 8:18 Feb 20 (0)
- I would love to do this also nt - Des 7:54 Feb 20 (0)
- Okay, here are some ideas off the top of my head. - Barb F. PA 8:59 Feb 19 (5)
  - Oh! Just thought of one more ground rule! - Barb F. PA 9:02 Feb 19 (4)
    - I just had a couple of thoughts about your dc's paper and thoughts that might help us all. (m) - Raders Fan 10:37 Feb 19 (1)
      - Good food for thought! - Barb F. PA 18:14 Feb 19 (0)
    - I like your guidelines - Carole in DE 9:08 Feb 19 (1)
      - Since you run several groups already, do you have anything to add that would make this group run smoother? nt - Barb F. PA 18:17 Feb 19 (0)
- We're in! and it would be very doable with a yahoo-group - Carole in DE 8:58 Feb 19 (0)
- We're in. Who's in charge? (nt) - Raders Fan 8:19 Feb 19 (1)
  - I'd be willing to co-own a Yahoogroups list with Regina. nt - Barb F. PA 8:50 Feb 19 (0)
- Would you be willing to let jr. highers join? I'd love to shape up the writing before high school nt - Heather in VA 8:09 Feb 19 (1)
  - I think that's a very good idea. Really, the 7th grade level or so is probably appropriate here. Wouldn't you think? nt - Barb F. PA 17:57 Feb 19 (0)
- That would be wonderful! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 8:04 Feb 19 (0)
- Oh my goodness yes! I have no problem critiquing my husband's writing, but I have such a hard time with my teenagers... - Barb F. PA 7:59 Feb 19 (1)
  - That is a great idea! nm - Chrissy 10:09 Feb 19 (0)
- I think this would be a fantastic idea! - Anne/PA 7:53 Feb 19 (0)

Homeschooling/Issuing high school diploma in NY - ChrisN in NY 6:49 Feb 19 (1)

An added wrinkle for the NCAA ... - DianeR 4:07 Feb 20 (0)

Gileskirk curriculum - any discount coupons? - Mary in KY 5:12 Feb 19 (1)

I'm wondering this too... - Julie in CA 22:10 Feb 20 (0)

I'm narrowing down these choices! OK - Smarr's or Hewitt's for Literature,and why? nt - Linda (Australia) 5:08 Feb 19 (3)

I've used Smarr's and I'm currently using Hewitt's 7th grade... - SusanC in TX 11:18 Feb 19 (0)
I haven't used Hewitt's, but Smarr's is self-teaching... - Kelly in VA 5:30 Feb 19 (0)
I should add... needs to be something they can 'pretty much' do on their own - 8 kids, and all that! nt - Linda (Australia) 5:10 Feb 19 (0)

Classmate Geometry and Teaching Textbook Geometry-Opinions Please - Krystal 23:53 Feb 18 (0)

SMARR, can someone explain... - Yolanda 21:12 Feb 18 (17)

Is the SMARR religion? (having trouble figuring that out..) - LH 10:34 Feb 19 (7)
- I am not sure if I understand what you are asking, but I will give it a try..... - Kelli in TN 10:58 Feb 19 (6)
  - how religious is it? - AngieW in Texas 6:30 Feb 20 (3)
    - I personally don't find it preachy, but that is sort of subjective isn't it? You can view sample pages at the website. HTH. nt - Kelli in TN 9:29 Feb 20 (2)
      - the sample pages had no religious content at all - is that typical? (nt) - AngieW in Texas 6:29 Feb 21 (1)
        
        Um, pretty typical I think.... - Kelli in TN 17:46 Feb 21 (0)
  - does anybody know of a secular alternative? (nt) - AngieW in Texas 17:53 Feb 19 (1)
    - Mosdos Literature has a 9th grade nt - Mandy in TN 18:03 Feb 19 (0)
SMARR- I am currently planning to use it next year with my 9th grade ds - Mandy in TN 9:29 Feb 19 (0)
Here's what I like about it... - Kelly in VA 2:30 Feb 19 (0)
I am using it with my 15 year old, maybe I can explain what I like..... - Kelli in TN 22:39 Feb 18 (0)
The big deal is... - Ellie 22:19 Feb 18 (5)
- Thanks everyone.... - Yolanda 20:46 Feb 19 (4)
  - If you want Lit Analysis w/o grammar - Mandy in TN 21:30 Feb 19 (1)
    - Re: If you want Lit Analysis w/o grammar - Yolanda 21:47 Feb 19 (0)
  - about the grammar..... - Kelli in TN 21:29 Feb 19 (1)
    - Re: about the grammar..... - Yolanda 21:47 Feb 19 (0)

I am looking for a good place on-line... - MI Mom 20:35 Feb 18 (2)

Usually I'd say try Cofi Cohen's site, but it seems to be defunct. :o( nt - K-FL 8:24 Feb 20 (0)
Try the new HSLDA homeschooling thru high school section (nt) - Julie in MN 13:19 Feb 19 (0)

Algebra, Dolciani -- Did anyone consider Dolciani (older or newer) for Math and then decide against it? If so, why? Thanks so much! (NT) - LH 20:04 Feb 18 (0)

Question(not education related) for moms with teenage girls. - Melanie in Wa 19:44 Feb 18 (1)

I intend to give one to each of my girls on their 16th birthday. nm - Chrissy 10:16 Feb 19 (0)

My ds is struggling with Algebra word problems. He just refuses to attempt to do them since - Judy 18:39 Feb 18 (5)

Wow, thanks...just what I was looking for! - Judy 20:24 Feb 18 (0)
Has anyone heard of Nutshell Math ? ? - LH 20:22 Feb 18 (0)
Break the sentences in to sub parts, and then - LH 20:00 Feb 18 (1)
- Judy and LH, please email me! - Christy Walters 9:18 Feb 19 (0)
Check out this site...(m) - Kathleen 19:16 Feb 18 (0)

Anyone tried Northstar Academy online? What did you think? (nt) - Robin 16:47 Feb 18 (0)

Stobaugh History Units - JDearman 16:35 Feb 18 (2)

Re: Stobaugh History Units - Gals220 17:03 Feb 20 (0)
hate to sayit...But "yawn"...maybe someone else has a different opinion (nm - ChasGal 17:58 Feb 18 (0)

Please help with my frustrations for my middle schooler(m) - mama 2 three 16:10 Feb 18 (17)

Re: Please help with my frustrations for my middle schooler(m) - Laurie4b 14:17 Feb 19 (0)
one other suggestion - JennW in SoCal 10:04 Feb 19 (1)
- Thanks to all for all the great suggestions!! It is wonderful to know I can come here for support :-) nt - CLS 15:19 Feb 19 (0)
My oldest son sounds a little like your dd at that age. (more) - Merry 8:18 Feb 19 (0)
Re: Please help with my frustrations for my middle schooler(m) - Mandy in TN 23:20 Feb 18 (3)
- It's easier to teach literary elements with picture books or short stories too. nt - LauraC 3:46 Feb 19 (2)
  - Last year when I taught story writing to my boys then 5th and 7th I used Caps for Sale! nt - Mandy in TN 8:43 Feb 19 (0)
  - Last year when I taught story writing to my boys then 5th and 7th I used Caps for Sale! nt - Mandy in TN 8:43 Feb 19 (0)
Re: Please help with my frustrations for my middle schooler(m) - Mandy in TN 23:20 Feb 18 (0)
Oh, girl... - Ellie 22:22 Feb 18 (3)
- Ellie and everyone..thank you and this is what we have "tried" - mama 2 three 7:37 Feb 19 (2)
  - I feel your pain. - Jan P. 11:11 Feb 19 (1)
    - Sorry, I meant Analytical Grammar not Applied Grammar. - Jan P. 11:18 Feb 19 (0)
So, does she get to go hang out at 2:00? - Jenny in Florida 21:10 Feb 18 (0)
Re: Please help with my frustrations for my middle schooler(m) - Julie in MN 20:31 Feb 18 (0)
I did something I never thought I would do when it came - Mandamom 17:47 Feb 18 (1)
- I'm thinking of doing something similar with my up and coming 8th grader. - Jan P. 10:55 Feb 19 (0)

Anyone use a Govt/Econ online class? Any suggestions? - Michele 13:23 Feb 18 (6)

PA Homeschoolers has one, but I don't know how it is... - Anne/PA 14:12 Feb 18 (4)
- Yes, all homeschoolers can enroll, I believe... - Anne/PA 6:15 Feb 19 (0)
- Can homeschoolers outside of PA do these AP classes? This looks really good! nt - Michelle in MO 5:37 Feb 19 (0)
- Anyone else used this for any of their courses?nt - Elizabeth 15:33 Feb 18 (1)
  - My dd did their AP US History and English Lit courses she did do well on the AP exams, but - Suein PA 16:47 Feb 18 (0)
The Potter's School has one... - Chris in CA 13:57 Feb 18 (0)

AP Calc questions... - Lynne 13:22 Feb 18 (9)

I have taught from the Saxon Calc book. . . - MichelleM 14:01 Feb 19 (2)
- Does this mean that the new Saxon edition would prepare a student for both AB and BC Calculus exams?... - MIchelle inGA 6:26 Feb 20 (1)
  - Re: Saxon Calculus - MichelleM 9:30 Feb 20 (0)
Re: AP Calc questions... - cindyb in st. louis 10:43 Feb 19 (0)
I don't personally have experience with Saxon, but.... - Mary in GA 14:11 Feb 18 (4)
- So does that mean that it would not be considered do-it-yourself as other Saxon is? (m) - Lynne 16:08 Feb 18 (3)
  - Lynne... - Mary in GA 20:49 Feb 18 (2)
    - Breathe...ok, how does Lamaze go again?..."he-he-he-he-hooooo" Ahh! I feel better already! : ) - Lynne 6:49 Feb 19 (1)
      - LOL!! Those days are over for me!!.... - Mary in GA 12:11 Feb 19 (0)

Two questions for those of you who have highschoolers . . . - Christy B 12:36 Feb 18 (3)

When I took ds out after 6th grade - Susan in IL 18:30 Feb 18 (0)
I have a highschooler and a middler - CynthiaOK 15:07 Feb 18 (0)
To answer your first question... I would use (and am using) the middle years to prepare to integrate information -m - Carl 13:42 Feb 18 (0)

Appointment to Coast Guard Academy! - Margaret in CO 12:08 Feb 18 (24)

Great news!! - Lisa R in BRD 13:12 Feb 21 (0)
WOW!!! nm - Nan in Mass 5:17 Feb 21 (0)
Woo Hoo -- let us know what she decides! nt - DianeR 4:16 Feb 20 (0)
Hard work pays off!!! - Susan in IL 18:32 Feb 18 (3)
- Re: Hard work pays off!!! - Margaret in CO 22:16 Feb 18 (2)
  - No, I meant the one I sent you. (nm) - Susan in IL 7:08 Feb 19 (1)
    - Sorry--we're lambing--my brain is shut down... - Margaret in CO 10:13 Feb 19 (0)
Margaret in CO, TERRIFIC,,,would you mind sharing how all this happened?(m) - CLS 15:56 Feb 18 (12)
- it's been a long journey... - Margaret in CO 18:08 Feb 18 (11)
  - Congratulations & a small question - LC 21:56 Feb 18 (9)
    - sports involvement demonstrates two things - Lisa R in BRD 13:25 Feb 21 (0)
    - You might check into the "country club" sports too. We know a USCG grad - K-FL 8:11 Feb 19 (0)
    - in CO.... - Margaret in CO 22:12 Feb 18 (6)
      - Re: in CO.... - LC 22:23 Feb 19 (0)
      - *sigh* If only this was true in NC....no private schools closeby either. nt - Renee in NC 5:11 Feb 19 (4)
        
        AFA suggests... - Margaret in CO 10:39 Feb 19 (3)
        
        We do have rec league basketball, baseball, and softball in the nearest bigger town. - Renee in NC 20:27 Feb 19 (2)
        
        Do you know any runners that would act as a mentor? - Lisa R in BRD 23:44 Feb 21 (0)
        
        I should clarify that these are farm teams playing other farm teams. nt - Renee in NC 20:34 Feb 19 (0)
  - Thank you!! This is a wonderful "preview " to your pending book contract! :) nt - Jenn in FL 20:21 Feb 18 (0)
Way to go!! - Carole in DE 15:05 Feb 18 (1)
- Re: Way to go!! - Margart in CO 15:38 Feb 18 (0)
Way to go for both of you! The decision will certainly be hard.nt - YJ in AL 14:51 Feb 18 (0)
Congratulations! You must be so thrilled! Now will you please write a book detailing this adventure? :) nt - Jenn in FL 12:29 Feb 18 (0)

I posted this on the general board, but was recommended to post here re: getting a hs diploma for dc. - MeganP 12:05 Feb 18 (4)

definitely BTDT... - Margaret in CO 12:16 Feb 18 (3)
- Re: definitely BTDT... - MeganP 12:59 Feb 18 (2)
  - well, only if they want to enlist.... - Margaret in CO 14:01 Feb 18 (0)
  - Sorry, that's supposed to be 'job' applications. nt - MeganP 13:01 Feb 18 (0)

Systematic Math - Krystal 10:58 Feb 18 (0)

Keys to Algebra questions related to moving from Singapore 6 - Kendall 10:05 Feb 18 (4)

Keys to Algebra Scope and Sequence - Carole in DE 9:34 Feb 19 (1)
- Re: Keys to Algebra Scope and Sequence - Kendall 10:55 Feb 19 (0)
improved my question:) - Kendall 10:13 Feb 18 (1)
- Re: improved my question:) - Naomi 2:47 Feb 20 (0)

HELP! My ds is entering 9th grade next year and I am panicking! I need suggestions please (m) - Mary 9:59 Feb 18 (3)

Suggestion #1--Do not panic! (m) - Mary in GA 11:33 Feb 18 (0)
For Science I would reccomend Bob Jones. From what I have looked at...more - Gloria 10:56 Feb 18 (1)
- There are alot of good programs for math. Lial's and Saxon to name a couple.nt - Gloria 10:58 Feb 18 (0)

Watch those links. I was researching graphing calculators and some of the .... - Padmé 9:40 Feb 18 (0)

Would Bridge Math be useful for Chemistry if my ds will be finished with Saxon Alg. 1 this year? TIA. - FloridaLisa 9:37 Feb 18 (3)

Re: Would Bridge Math be useful for Chemistry if my ds will be finished with Saxon Alg. 1 this year? TIA. - MaryM 11:51 Feb 18 (2)
- Mary, I'm interested in Bridge Math... - Anne/PA 14:17 Feb 18 (1)
  - Anne- would you please email me? Thanks! - MaryM 15:00 Feb 18 (0)

TOG year 1 questions.... - Gloria 8:10 Feb 18 (4)

as someone in the middle of TOG1 with 2 dd (7th and 9th), there is a TON!!!!!! of Bible. nt - Kayleen Todd 16:55 Feb 18 (1)
- Thanks! ?Just what I wanted to hear.nt - GLoria 13:33 Feb 19 (0)
Re: TOG year 1 questions.... - Kathleen 10:50 Feb 18 (1)
- Thanks!nt - Gloria 10:52 Feb 18 (0)

JULIA, I posted re: Understanding the Times/Starting Points - lamb 7:23 Feb 18 (2)

One other thing......... - lamb 7:38 Feb 18 (1)
- Thank you so much for the info. nt - Julia 12:39 Feb 18 (0)

Tool for Foerster's Calc. - Lynne 7:16 Feb 18 (0)

There was a conversation on this board a while ago about the Dummies Guide to Graphing Calculators?................. - Padmé 7:06 Feb 18 (0)

Teaching Textbook Algebra 1 - SharonK 6:54 Feb 18 (4)

Just finishing in a couple of weeks - "rigourous" enough means do theylearn enough by... - Lorraine in BC 13:28 Feb 18 (0)
We just started last week after struggling years with Saxon. What a breath of fresh air! My DD really likes TT nt - Quiver0f10 12:41 Feb 18 (0)
Re: Teaching Textbook Algebra 1 - Pam L 9:11 Feb 18 (0)
We're enjoying it here! I find it a full-fledged algebra course! nt - Kelly in VA 6:56 Feb 18 (0)

I would like some feedback on the Stewart English Program-I thought I once read a review on the board but can't find it....nm - Brenda from CA 6:54 Feb 18 (1)

I've used part of one book. Do you have a specific question? more... - Ang in TX 18:31 Feb 18 (0)

Is SMARR Lit a full years english course? and(m) - CLS 6:31 Feb 18 (2)

Re: Is SMARR Lit a full years english course? and(m) - Kelly in VA 6:40 Feb 18 (1)
- Totally agree with Kelly's assessment (and our names match to boot)..... - Kelli in TN 22:44 Feb 18 (0)

Deirdre in GA: regarding VFHHS below... - LauraC 5:17 Feb 18 (2)

I bought the Workbook directly from Amsco. - Deidre in GA 13:12 Feb 18 (0)
I bought the Workbook directly from Amsco. - Deidre in GA 13:10 Feb 18 (0)

Lorraine, I posted below about "Consumer Math" nm - ChasGal 4:58 Feb 18 (2)

Hey thanks! Nice to be thought of :-) Titles noted. thanks again. nm - Lorraine in BC 13:32 Feb 18 (1)
- you're welcome...have you decided on one? wondering b/c I'm looking, too. nm - ChasGal 18:01 Feb 18 (0)

Anyone use Cambridge Latin? - Brenda From Tenn(From the land of snow and ice......) 4:35 Feb 18 (7)

I have it, started it, and don't use it. - Jean in Wisc. 19:13 Feb 18 (0)
Yes, and we are impressed - Halie 5:17 Feb 18 (5)
- Would you consider this high school level Latin? - Brenda From Tenn 5:26 Feb 18 (4)
  - Units 1 and 2 are First YEAR of high school. Unit 3 is Second YEAR of high school. Unit 4 is third Year of high school ... - LH 8:46 Feb 18 (1)
    - Got it!!! Thanks! - Brenda from Tenn 10:36 Feb 18 (0)
  - We're using Cambridge Latin in a co-op - Laura K (NC) 6:05 Feb 18 (0)
  - It is used in my daughter's public high school..... - Kelli in TN 6:03 Feb 18 (0)

Need help with deciding whether to allocate a credit or list as an extra-curric. on transcript. - Elizabeth 21:26 Feb 17 (4)

Similar thing with ballet - DollyM 13:15 Feb 18 (0)
Can you split it? - Jenny in Florida 5:56 Feb 18 (1)
- this is also what I did (m) - Sandy C. 6:54 Feb 18 (0)
list it in both places -- - stef in colorado 5:04 Feb 18 (0)

I am looking for an art & a compsoer study for 2 teen boys, who aren't very interested in either? Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 18:01 Feb 17 (7)

we used _Accent on Composers_...(m) - ChasGal 22:53 Feb 17 (6)
- Can you use this with only the TM? - mom2abcd 17:20 Feb 19 (1)
  - didn't know there was a TM...(m) - ChasGal 7:50 Feb 23 (0)
- Very nice, thanks! Now, anything like this for artist? *grin* nt - Quiver0f10 7:57 Feb 18 (3)
  - How about Discovering Great Artists. It has a brief bio and a project for each artist. nt - leslie 11:26 Feb 18 (2)
    - this is the one I was thinking about, but haven't used...nm - ChasGal 17:57 Feb 18 (0)
    - Thanks, I will check it out nt - Quiver0f10 11:54 Feb 18 (0)

I'm looking for dialogue on movies like Troy & Alexander the Great & Gladiator. Have you found them worth watching with your teens? (more) - Dawn in MI 13:58 Feb 17 (8)

For the Odyssey, you could do a fun comparison w/the original & "O brother, Where art thou?" nt - K-FL 8:18 Feb 19 (1)
- We did this. Crazy movie...it was a hoot. (nt) - Dawn in MI 11:19 Feb 20 (0)
After 16 yo dd read the Iliad and the Odyssey, we watched an edited (down to a PG or PG13) version of Troy. - Caron 8:47 Feb 18 (3)
- I thought Brad Pitt was great in Troy - Lisa R in BRD 13:30 Feb 21 (0)
- Thanks for the reminder about Spartacus...agree about Sean Bean! (nt) - Dawn in MI 11:20 Feb 20 (0)
- Re: After 16 yo dd read the Iliad and the Odyssey, we watched an edited (down to a PG or PG13) version of Troy. - Mary in KY 10:27 Feb 18 (0)
my two cents... - Lynne 15:37 Feb 17 (1)
- Thanks for the "heads up" on the inaccuracies of Gladiator. Great movie list! Thanks! (nt) - Dawn in MI 11:22 Feb 20 (0)

has anybody compared Lial's Introductory Algebra and Classmate Algebra side-by-side? - AngieW in Texas 13:41 Feb 17 (0)

If your ds was interested in taking things apart to see how they work,... - kw 13:21 Feb 17 (7)

Thank you for your responses... - kw 7:01 Feb 18 (0)
Re: If your ds was interested in taking things apart to see how they work,... - moira 0:52 Feb 18 (0)
There is no bigger treat for my son . . . - Jenny in Florida 19:25 Feb 17 (0)
my ds tore apart anything he could get his hands on when he was younger (m) - Sandy C. 17:27 Feb 17 (1)
- People do engineering school as pre-law or pre-med... - Nan in Mass 5:34 Feb 21 (0)
Lots of tinkerers in my family... - Nan in Mass 14:30 Feb 17 (0)
I'm sure there are many possibilities, but my ds is *exactly* like that and he's headed toward mechanical engineering. nt - Lynne 13:53 Feb 17 (0)

Anyone using Wordsmith Craftsman? m - Chris in VA 13:10 Feb 17 (4)

Yes, we've used it and it has been great for us. nm - Carl 0:25 Feb 18 (0)
My ds (10th grade) is using Wordsmith Craftsman & he doesn't like it... - ereks mom 20:39 Feb 17 (0)
I prefer the more detailed approach of Put That in Writing, especially for a student without much background. (more) - Dawn in MI 14:05 Feb 17 (1)
- We had just the opposite, lol! - Katia 14:29 Feb 17 (0)

Have any of your students been successful in studying Latin, Greek AND a "living" foreign language, such as Spanish. If so, what sequence and how much of each did you require before adding the next language? TIA (nt) - Jilligan 11:25 Feb 17 (11)

All of you have been sooo helpful. I'm definitely rethinking Spanish (buumping it up on the schedule) and I'm not so *afraid* of juggling all three. We'll just think of each language as just another subject. :-) (nt) - Jilligan 17:48 Feb 17 (0)
we got a late start on Latin (m) - Sandy C. 17:30 Feb 17 (0)
I've got one in 5th that is headed this way... - Nan in Mass 14:40 Feb 17 (0)
Re: Have any of your students been successful in studying Latin, Greek AND a "living" foreign language, such as Spanish. If so, what sequence and how much of each did you require before adding the next language? TIA (nt) - MaryM 12:23 Feb 17 (7)
- Mary, thank you for your response. (m) - Jilligan 13:34 Feb 17 (2)
  - Latin, Greek and French is what we're doing... - MIch elle 14:18 Feb 17 (1)
    - "not time consuming" quick question - LH 18:37 Feb 18 (0)
- Re: Have any of your students been successful in studying Latin, Greek AND a "living" foreign language, such as Spanish. If so, what sequence and how much of each did you require before adding the next language? TIA (nt) - Yolanda 12:44 Feb 17 (3)
  - Yolanda, thank you for responding, as well. (m) - Jilligan 13:40 Feb 17 (2)
    - I'd do the Spanish earlier, and delay one of the nonspoken languages if you need to - Laurie4b 17:07 Feb 17 (0)
    - Re: Yolanda, thank you for responding, as well. (m) - Yolanda 15:38 Feb 17 (0)

Can I buy the SWI part of EIW and let - Peggy 9:03 Feb 17 (2)

Since noone else has answered I'll give you my thoughts. m - KarenC 13:42 Feb 18 (1)
- Thanks Karen! - Peggy 13:27 Feb 19 (0)

Geometry: Lial's or Jacob's? Your likes/dislikes? Thanks! nt - Lisa L. in MI 8:35 Feb 17 (11)

my ds had this experience (m) - Lynne 16:29 Feb 17 (0)
My dd used both... - Jean in Wisc. 15:36 Feb 17 (5)
- Thank you Jean! Did you find the lack of a solution (with Jacob's I've heard) to be a problem? nm - Ang in TX 16:13 Feb 17 (4)
  - Jacob's has a big huge solution manual. m - Beth S 5:30 Feb 18 (1)
    - Where is this available? nt - Lisa L. in MI 16:01 Feb 18 (0)
  - Sorry! That should read solution's manual. Bit flustered now... - Ang in TX 16:18 Feb 17 (1)
    - We are having a cold snap tonight, too. S'pose to get to -10. - Jean in Wisc. 17:42 Feb 17 (0)
Just debating this very topic with dh today! Please, somebody give us a comparison. nm - Ang in TX 14:14 Feb 17 (0)
Well, Lisa, I think you already know we're using Lial's throughout high school 8-). nt - Anna 11:39 Feb 17 (1)
- Yes, and if you don't mind may I please look at it? ;-) nt - Lisa L. in MI 16:02 Feb 18 (0)
I'll watch for answers too (we're leaning toward Dolciani's...) NT - LH 9:49 Feb 17 (0)

Offically signing off until tomorrow~~~can't get my thoughts together :o) nm - ChasGal 8:35 Feb 17 (0)

Is there a difference between Understanding the Times and Thinking Like a Christian? nt - Julia 6:32 Feb 17 (11)

Hi, Julia! Some comments inside... - lamb 7:21 Feb 18 (3)
- Whew! I'm glad you're not miffed that I quoted you without giveing credit! I really appreciated your insights -- can you tell? : ) nt - ereks mom 10:24 Feb 18 (2)
  - I've received SO much help form people on this board!! (m) - lamb 14:20 Feb 18 (0)
  - ACK! "GIVING!!" nt - ereks mom, who really should proofread before clicking 'submit' 10:25 Feb 18 (0)
Yes, TLC is an introductory course geared towards... - Michelle/OK 8:10 Feb 17 (6)
- Thank you. I have just a couple more questions, if you please. - Julia 15:16 Feb 17 (5)
  - You can do either UTT or TLC in a semester, depending - Michelle/OK 8:52 Feb 19 (0)
  - I've been comparing UTT & Starting Points... - ereks mom 15:37 Feb 17 (3)
    - Thank you so much. nt - Julia 5:55 Feb 18 (0)
    - And here is a collection of posts regarding Starting Points... - ereks mom 15:54 Feb 17 (0)
    - More about UTT... - ereks mom 15:51 Feb 17 (0)

Favourite Literature Program? - Katie 6:30 Feb 17 (1)

I use Smarr's Literature.. - Kelly in VA 8:58 Feb 17 (0)

Gileskirk curriculum - Robin UT 6:14 Feb 17 (3)

Re: Gileskirk curriculum - Robin in UT 15:12 Feb 18 (0)
I would recommend... - Carrie in NC 16:34 Feb 17 (0)
I haven't used it, but... - Susan in TN 15:15 Feb 17 (0)

Looking for books on Homeschooling High Schoolers...(I think Kathleen and others made suggestions a while ago...) - LisaNY 5:08 Feb 17 (9)

Okay, Lisa, look inside... - ChasGal~together, now. 6:22 Feb 17 (3)
- the below should be ~I just realized 'not Cafi Cohen' Geesh!!! nm - CG~not so together 8:33 Feb 17 (0)
- anyway, maybe some of my list would be of some help. nm - ChasGal ~~~still reading posts incorrectly~~ 8:32 Feb 17 (1)
  - Thank you, Chasgal - I'm going to see if my library system has it. :o) nm - LisaNY 21:04 Feb 17 (0)
help me out if I'm wrong, people...There's one by the Cafi's or Cohen's...can't remember...should have bought it (library loan) nm - ChasGal 6:09 Feb 17 (1)
- OKAY I'm offically a dunce...should have read the post inside...at 1st glance I thought there was "nt" (m) - ChasGal 6:11 Feb 17 (0)
Is it Homeschooling High School by Jeanne Gowen Dennis? (ISBN inside) - Deb in PA 5:18 Feb 17 (2)
- Yep! That's the one! Thank you! :o) nm - LisaNY 21:03 Feb 17 (0)
- Yes. That's the one. I'ts my favorite also because it cuts out a lot... - Padmé 6:53 Feb 17 (0)

LisaNY and AnnieN - I found and read the story... - Nan in Mass 4:55 Feb 17 (2)

Hi Nan! I haven't had time to read it yet, I will this weekend. Have fun in Maine! :o) nm - LisaNY 4:57 Feb 17 (1)
- Thank you. I just hope the ferry is running. It is awfully windy... - Nan in Mass 14:41 Feb 17 (0)

Poll: What is your favorite Am. History Text? - Brenda From Tenn 4:40 Feb 17 (14)

Home from the library! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas. - Brenda From Tenn 13:03 Feb 17 (0)
Paul Johnson's A History of the American People and A Patriot's History of the United States by Schweikart and Allen - YJ in AL 11:29 Feb 17 (1)
- Thanks, Yvonne, I really like these. - Brenda From Tenn 13:01 Feb 17 (0)
Butting in: Brinkly and Boorstin. Please elaborate on these for me? - Katia 9:16 Feb 17 (5)
- Jean and Anna, thanks SO much! This really helps me out :-) Just what I needed to hear nt - Katia 14:34 Feb 17 (0)
- Boorstin - Jean in Wisc. 13:13 Feb 17 (0)
- Briefly... - Anna 11:34 Feb 17 (2)
  - may I ask your opinion? spine for year two - momee 14:25 Feb 17 (1)
    - This is what I've used for dialectic level... - Anna 20:00 Feb 17 (0)
Brinkley nt - DianeR 5:54 Feb 17 (1)
- Same here. nt - Anna 7:34 Feb 17 (0)
Boorstin's high school text: A History of the United States - Jean in Wisc. 4:54 Feb 17 (2)
- Hmmm. Trying link again. - Jean in Wisc. 4:55 Feb 17 (1)
  - All right. I'll try a tiny url - Jean in Wisc. 4:57 Feb 17 (0)

Check your local listings for college level courses on Public access or TV stations...More - Taz & Storm's MOm 1:52 Feb 17 (4)

Annenberg/CPB video on demand courses online - Marge 4:18 Feb 17 (2)
- Thanks for that link! I looked it up and think we'll be using this--very nice resource. nt - Lynne 15:58 Feb 17 (0)
- My daughter did the Archaeology course last year. - Jenny in Florida 7:59 Feb 17 (0)
Christian Ethics is on now...nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 2:08 Feb 17 (0)

What is Intermediate Algebra? - Yolanda 21:46 Feb 16 (6)

College "Intermediate Algebra" books are generally - Carrie in NC 16:40 Feb 17 (1)
- Thank You, Carrie nt - Yolanda 20:15 Feb 17 (0)
I used Lial's Intermediate Algebra for high school algebra 2. nt - Laura in CT (whose name really is Laura Bush) 4:42 Feb 17 (1)
- Thanks Laura, that sounds good, I will keep the book handy. nt - Yolanda 0:04 Feb 18 (0)
Re: What is Intermediate Algebra? - chelsea in TN 22:27 Feb 16 (1)
- Thanks Chelsea nt - Yolanda 20:16 Feb 17 (0)

Curriculum Sugestion List is complete - Chelsea in TN 20:00 Feb 16 (4)

Thank you! So nice of you to share this!! - lamb 8:35 Feb 17 (0)
Thanks so much. I saved this for future refrence.Thanks!!!..nt - Gloria 7:42 Feb 17 (0)
OH MY!!! this must have really taken some time...I saved it for future reference (thanks) nm - ChasGal 6:25 Feb 17 (1)
- Your welcome. I was doing it for myself so I thought I would share :) NT - Chelsea in TN 6:58 Feb 17 (0)

Logic, Rhetoric and World view - Yolanda 18:28 Feb 16 (2)

Re: Logic, Rhetoric and World view - april 20:21 Feb 16 (1)
- For worldview resources (books, videos, audiotapes, and summer camps), try... - Lori 19:35 Feb 17 (0)

History help: Sonlight guide question / Beautiful Feet and textbooks? - Katia 15:49 Feb 16 (7)

The "why" (as I understand it) - Jenny in Florida 20:26 Feb 16 (4)
- Oh, I agree there is always more to learn, but - Katia 9:13 Feb 17 (0)
- *Great* post, Jenny! (m)... - LisaNY 5:04 Feb 17 (2)
  - (Blushing) What We're Doing - Jenny in Florida 7:57 Feb 17 (1)
    - That sounds awesome, Jenny!... - LisaNY 21:21 Feb 17 (0)
Sonlight - amy jo 17:06 Feb 16 (1)
- Re: Sonlight - Katia 9:09 Feb 17 (0)

Adult needs help with reading and writing skills (m) - Dawn in TN 15:19 Feb 16 (2)

What I would suggest for reading - Claire 17:45 Feb 16 (1)
- Cozy Grammar with DVDs for grammar, Phonics Pathways, since it is - Taz & Storm's Mom 1:20 Feb 17 (0)

Engineering Week 2/19-2/25 - Chelsea in TN 15:18 Feb 16 (2)

Chelsea - Do you have a link for this? (nt) - Judy 15:49 Feb 16 (1)
- Here it is - I forgot to attach it to the last e-mail! - Chelsea in TN 22:31 Feb 16 (0)

High School Core Subjects... - Yolanda 15:13 Feb 16 (14)

What I found was that high school grad. reqts. are different from college entrance reqts..... - Laurel in CA 12:32 Feb 17 (1)
- Re: What I found was that high school grad. reqts. are different from college entrance reqts..... - Yolanda 12:51 Feb 17 (0)
Re: High School Core Subjects... - SusanC in TX 7:53 Feb 17 (0)
Yes, but some students do 2 yrs of science & math (nt) - Julie in MN 18:55 Feb 16 (0)
Foreign Language (typically 3 yr. for competitive college); Fine Arts/Drama (1 yr.) ? - Laurel in CA 15:41 Feb 16 (9)
- Re: Foreign Language (typically 3 yr. for competitive college); Fine Arts/Drama (1 yr.) ? - Yolanda 15:47 Feb 16 (8)
  - What's the difference between "core" and "elective" ? NT - LH 9:50 Feb 17 (1)
    - "core" is what *all* students have to take; "electives" are what students hve to take depending on their course of study (college prep, general, vocational, etc.)... - Ellie 15:33 Feb 18 (0)
  - Colleges have different requirements ... - DianeR 3:28 Feb 17 (5)
    - Re: Colleges have different requirements ... - Yolanda 4:10 Feb 17 (4)
      - "electives" might mean more than you think it does... - Ellie 9:03 Feb 18 (2)
        
        Re: "electives" might mean more than you think it does... - Yolanda 22:32 Feb 19 (1)
        
        Maybe you're right.... - Ellie 6:59 Feb 20 (0)
      - Yeah, transcripts just list what courses you did nt - DianeR 5:53 Feb 17 (0)

Bryan College - anyone with a kiddo there? - CynthiaOK 11:57 Feb 16 (8)

OT-Is there any reason you're not considering... - Michelle/OK 8:15 Feb 17 (5)
- JBU and paying for college... - Amy in AR 8:14 Feb 18 (1)
  - Thx! nm - Michelle/OK 9:03 Feb 19 (0)
- JBU - CynthiaOK 10:06 Feb 17 (2)
  - My dd was offered ... - Michelle/OK 9:03 Feb 19 (1)
    - Wow! That's great (m) - CynthiaOK 6:36 Feb 20 (0)
Re: Bryan College - anyone with a kiddo there? - Teresa in MO 6:11 Feb 17 (0)
One graduated from Bryan.... - Cathy in KY 15:53 Feb 16 (0)

I want to use the WTM approach to history but Lightining Lit. from Hewitt looks manageable.... - Judy 11:02 Feb 16 (2)

My advice: pick which one you think you'll be the most consistent with and go with it. (m) - DB in NJ 11:05 Feb 16 (1)
- Good advice - ITA! nt - Liza Q 19:20 Feb 16 (0)

Anyone have experience with U of Houston and dual enrollment with hs'ing child? TIA...nm - Taz & Storm's MOm 9:43 Feb 16 (0)

Runkle Geog. for high school? - Lorraine in BC 9:40 Feb 16 (6)

Re: Runkle Geog. for high school? - LIF 11:29 Feb 16 (0)
NARS qualifies both books as .5 credits nt - Hallie 11:10 Feb 16 (1)
- Dd is in ps, and the HS graduation requirement is .5 credit for geography...... - Claire 12:01 Feb 16 (0)
Re: Runkle Geog. for high school? - Jennifer 9:49 Feb 16 (2)
- Are you using both books? - Claire 10:04 Feb 16 (1)
  - I counted both books as one hs credit (m) - Sandy C. 10:06 Feb 16 (0)

Best loved consumer math - even better if it is Canadian... - Lorraine in BC 9:39 Feb 16 (1)

was in B&N today and thought of you... - ChasGal 22:13 Feb 17 (0)

Vendors? Who are your favorite vendors and why?.... - Cathy in KY 9:02 Feb 16 (12)

Shekinah Curriculum Cellar... - Ellie 9:05 Feb 18 (0)
Not eastern, but Timberdoodle is great. I also like the Memoria Press catalog (links) - Michele T. in WA 10:02 Feb 17 (0)
Hmm, well I want to support local or "small business" vendors who... - Cathy in KY--to clarify 16:04 Feb 16 (1)
- Great Christian Books & Rainbow Resource Center - 0:-) Angela 4:45 Feb 17 (0)
Rainbow Resource Center... - Marge 10:49 Feb 16 (7)
- I agree, and as a Jewish Hs'ing family, I can find a tome of secular materials to fit our needs. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 1:22 Feb 17 (0)
- I get as much as I can from Rainbow. Their customer... - Ang in TX 12:06 Feb 16 (2)
  - Yes, they are helpful about answering questions about levels and things over the phone, too. nm - Nan in Mass 14:46 Feb 17 (0)
  - Yes, the customer service is good, too. - Jenny in Florida 12:20 Feb 16 (0)
- Me too. Their site is nice. They've really worked hard to make it easy to use... - Nan in Mass 11:24 Feb 16 (1)
  - Well, with dial up it is too much to be online too long.... - Cathy in KY 15:56 Feb 16 (0)
- I like Rainbow, too, especially the Wish List feature. - Jenny in Florida 11:20 Feb 16 (0)

Where are all the conventions???? I cannot attend the Indy one. Are there others?.... - Cathy in KY 9:00 Feb 16 (9)

Wouldn't you *love* to come to the Arlington, Texas, book fair? Supposed to be as big as So Cal's CHEA convention. nt - Ellie 9:06 Feb 18 (0)
Ours here in Orlando is a biggie. . . - K-FL 11:23 Feb 17 (0)
Columbus website is cheohome.org nt - MichelleM 5:40 Feb 17 (0)
There's a wonderful one up in MN, if you want to go that far. - Tina 18:22 Feb 16 (1)
- Yep, yep. I commented last summer how the MACHE convetion was much *BETTER* than - Taz & Storm's Mom 1:25 Feb 17 (0)
Conventions - amy jo 17:20 Feb 16 (0)
here's a link to Evansville, Indiana (m) - Sandy C. 10:11 Feb 16 (0)
I have this list in my favorites...link only... - Taz & Storm's Mom 9:47 Feb 16 (1)
- The dates are old, but links are current - Taz & Storm's MOm 9:51 Feb 16 (0)

Vocabulary for High School Student or Wordly Wise or ...? - Cindy in WA 7:59 Feb 16 (5)

Re: Vocabulary for High School Student or Wordly Wise or ...? - Debi 7:24 Feb 18 (1)
- Hewitt Homeschooling. nt - Cindy in WA 19:27 Feb 18 (0)
we're using VFHSS. - Deidre in GA 10:07 Feb 16 (2)
- What does VFHSS stand for?? nm - Christy B 20:57 Feb 16 (1)
  - Vocab for the High-School Student. ;o) (nt.) - DollyM 4:59 Feb 17 (0)

StacyL in Canada, I added a question below on MTWBH (m) - Sandy C. 6:36 Feb 16 (0)

Any suggestions for crash course in honing writing skills? - Elizabeth 18:39 Feb 15 (6)

Home 2 teach online courses....Link only - Taz & Storm's MOm 1:27 Feb 17 (0)
IEW - DianeR 4:48 Feb 16 (4)
- I haven't looked at that for years. Do you still need all the videos etc? I think I might still have the manual from years ago but didn't use it so didn't invest in the videos.nt - El;izabeth 10:07 Feb 16 (2)
  - I don't see how you could do it without the videos ... - DianeR 3:24 Feb 17 (0)
  - Well, yes, if you really want to get the best use of the program, the DVD's are needed. nt - Anna 10:33 Feb 16 (0)
- Also discussed at yahoo group: "IEWfamilies". nt - Anna 5:12 Feb 16 (0)

Writing Strands ???? - Carole in DE 18:21 Feb 15 (3)

I think TWTM considers WS 7 and Exposition to be the last 2, even though there is another creative writing book. - Angie 5:57 Feb 16 (1)
- Ok, that makes sense. Creating Fiction really would be optional, wouldn't it? nt - Ellie 10:29 Feb 16 (0)
Writing Exposition and Creating Fiction would be the last two. nt - Ellie 20:47 Feb 15 (0)

Gwen(?) and any other AP/Sat II officionados - Elizabeth 16:37 Feb 15 (4)

I'll take a stab at this, but..... - Gwen in VA 17:32 Feb 15 (1)
- Thanks for stabbing - exactly what I wanted to hear. I answered the duplication part in my response below. nt - Elizabeth 17:48 Feb 15 (0)
Why would you take both? Please educate the ignorant me! Thanks. (nm) - MaryM 17:31 Feb 15 (1)
- SAT IIs are required by some colleges regardless of APs /college courses etc. (m) - Elizabeth 17:45 Feb 15 (0)

What math courses should be taken after Calculus ( I need two years worth)? nt - Elizabeth 16:32 Feb 15 (10)

Not sure what IUPUI is ... - DianeR 4:43 Feb 16 (1)
- Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis (m) - Sandy C. 5:26 Feb 16 (0)
Re: What math courses should be taken after Calculus ( I need two years worth)? nt - moira 1:35 Feb 16 (1)
- Thanks Moira, will definitely file this. nt - Elizabeth 4:39 Feb 16 (0)
Usually Calculus is distributed over three semesters: differential, integral, then multivariable. A fourth semester is differential equations. (m) - Jane in NC 18:29 Feb 15 (2)
- Not me. Ds is taking classes at IUPUI and I'm just trying to map out a potential course of study for him since he likes math.nt - Elizabeth 18:34 Feb 15 (1)
  - Re: Not me. Ds is taking classes at IUPUI and I'm just trying to map out a potential course of study for him since he likes math.nt - Cindy 21:25 Feb 17 (0)
I think I may have 1 year down. Does Multivariate Calculus and Linear Algebra and Dif. Equations sound right?nt - Elizabeth 18:27 Feb 15 (2)
- These were the ones my son took through EPGY - nrg 22:38 Feb 15 (1)
  - These are the same courses Taz will have on his transcript, too. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 22:58 Feb 15 (0)

Has anyone used Speedy Spanish or BJU HomeSat Spanish? - vpdl 15:54 Feb 15 (1)

Used Speedy Spanish - Jan P. 16:54 Feb 15 (0)

Hate to be a pest!! Back to SAT Prep ...... - LisaTX 15:22 Feb 15 (0)

Trying again: Stewart English Program ?s. - KidsHappen 14:16 Feb 15 (5)

The question is: How much grammar do you want your child to do weekly? (m) - Jane in NC 18:37 Feb 15 (0)
I spent two years with the first two Stewart English books. (nt) - Jan P. 16:56 Feb 15 (0)
In my opinion, you could finish 2 books in one year without breaking a sweat. Two years for one book would be WAY leisurely. nm - Janet in WA 15:20 Feb 15 (1)
- However... - Janet in WA 15:22 Feb 15 (0)
Re: Trying again: Stewart English Program ?s. - Laurie in ON 14:57 Feb 15 (0)

Does Classmate Math have any cumulutive review on the cds? - Robin in DFW 14:00 Feb 15 (1)

I have Classmate's Algebra I, - Claire 14:27 Feb 15 (0)

Has anyone ever heard of or used the services of some kind of financial aid/academic college planning service and does that even exist? (m) - Elizabeth 13:40 Feb 15 (2)

Obviously, they exist! ;o) (another link inside) - DollyM 20:39 Feb 15 (0)
Disclaimer: (I haven't used them...yet anyway. ) I saw this address while browsing another financial website. www.foxcollegefunding.com nt - Jenn in FL 15:27 Feb 15 (0)

Classmates Algebra 1 vs. Teaching Textbook Algebra I - SharonK 12:22 Feb 15 (0)

Re: scholarship discussions below . . . is a 176 on the PSAT sufficient to garner any merit-based scholarships? - leslie in tx, full of college Qs 11:43 Feb 15 (2)

some good news and bad news... - stef in colorado 13:02 Feb 15 (1)
- Thanks - leslie in tx 13:28 Feb 15 (0)

Luann in ID.... - DB in NJ 10:58 Feb 15 (3)

Umm.... - DB in NJ 10:58 Feb 15 (2)
- Oh brother! - DB in NJ 11:11 Feb 15 (1)
  - Very cute! :-) nt - Luann (with an E) in ID 11:24 Feb 15 (0)

R&S English......................m - Cinthya 10:07 Feb 15 (1)

Re: R&S English......................m - Jen 10:46 Feb 15 (0)

Do you just let your dc watch the IEW dvds - Peggy 9:12 Feb 15 (6)

I iron while I watch them with dc . . . (more) - Luann in ID 13:45 Feb 15 (1)
- Hey... I thought homeschool moms were exempt from ironing. - Larissa 18:12 Feb 15 (0)
I've always watched it with my dc (m)... - Anna 10:24 Feb 15 (1)
- You realize there is a wonderful yahoo group for this: IEWfamilies. nt - Anna 10:25 Feb 15 (0)
Re: Do you just let your dc watch the IEW dvds - susan 9:31 Feb 15 (1)
- So if I get the SWI - Peggy 15:26 Feb 15 (0)

Is R&S 7 or 8 enough grammar? I don't want to do grammar in HS (nt) - Rachel 8:36 Feb 15 (5)

Short answer . . . yes! (more inside) - LynnG in Hawaii 14:56 Feb 15 (1)
- Editor in Chief question - Carole in DE 17:49 Feb 15 (0)
I read a review of R&S English that said the focus in the 9th and 10th grade books is writing rather than grammar. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 11:16 Feb 15 (0)
We did through R&S 7...that was enough for us! (nt) - Sandy in Indy 11:05 Feb 15 (0)
R&S 8 will cover more than enough. nm - LisaNY 9:18 Feb 15 (0)

Merry!!! and anyone suffering from PMS or what they think is PMS... - ChasGal 7:55 Feb 15 (1)

OKAY... just saw I posted on the wrong board...argh... nm - ChasGal 7:04 Feb 16 (0)

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