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

Can anyone recommend inspirational teacher stories? (m) - Sandy in BC 20:55 Mar 11 (0)

1980s and beyond: DD has been studying for the AP American history exam this year; I'm looking for specific recommendations ... - Kareni 20:48 Mar 11 (0)

What resources are you using, or have used and recommend, for 9th grade?nt - Virginia Dawn 20:30 Mar 11 (0)

Quick! Printing off the web tonight--Fav Canterbury Tale for non interested ds? nt - Chris in VA 19:35 Mar 11 (1)

• prologue and nun's priest's tale (nt) - kate in seattle 20:10 Mar 11 (0)

Chris in VA, just a thought for you, re: ds... - Lynne 18:30 Mar 11 (2)

• Thanks for the idea! I will check with Capstone to see if they allow limited use of audio tape players. I think I am going to have him read... - Chris in VA 19:32 Mar 11 (0)
• I think this is a great idea! My husband who is also not such a great reader loves audiobooks. nt - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 19:12 Mar 11 (0)

Cathy, I posted below name of Zumdahl's text I used. (nt) - Jan P. 17:04 Mar 11 (0)

Quick polling question about support - Gwen in VA 15:58 Mar 11 (13)

• My main source of support is this board..... - Melody In Tx 21:31 Mar 11 (0)
• A combination of local friends (20%) and this board (80%). (m) - FloridaLisa 21:15 Mar 11 (0)
• Very supportive (publicly funded) homeschool highschool in our area...m - Tap, tap, tap 20:28 Mar 11 (2)
  • and you are considered homeschoolers by your state? - kate in seattle 20:54 Mar 11 (1)
    • Yes and no...m - Tap, tap, tap 21:36 Mar 11 (0)
• I didn't rely on any local support at all. My support was from these message boards and my own research and resources. I'm pretty independent, though. nm - Janet in WA 19:50 Mar 11 (0)
• Lots of support here.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:51 Mar 11 (0)
• I am in your camp, Gwen. (m) - Jane in NC 18:38 Mar 11 (0)
• actually, i have lots of support - kate in seattle 17:39 Mar 11 (0)
• No, I'm the only one I know who is homeschooling high schoolers... - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 17:33 Mar 11 (0)
• Support???! (m) - MaryM 17:18 Mar 11 (0)
• I am usually the one supporting others. The support that I get is from - laughing lioness 16:56 Mar 11 (0)
• I'm in the same boat as you now... - Lynne 16:40 Mar 11 (0)

Are there any secular users of Veritas Press Omnibus 1 and if so how do you do it? Thanks so much..nm - Lyn 15:45 Mar 11 (3)

• Duh! Why did I even ask this? Thanks so much for all your replies...nm - Lyn 21:37 Mar 11 (0)
• I don't think it would be worth it...m - Tap, tap, tap 20:44 Mar 11 (0)
• I don't see how a non-Christian could use VP-Omnibus-1 (m) - maryalice 20:27 Mar 11 (0)

For choosing between two colleges-- what would you do? (for those who've btdt)... - Anna 15:37 Mar 11 (11)

• Anna, would it be too much to ask... - Lynne 20:35 Mar 11 (0)
• Re: For choosing between two colleges-- what would you do? (for those who've btdt)... - maryalice 20:31 Mar 11 (0)
• I guess I'd be really careful about being too involved in "encouraging"... - Janet in WA 19:09 Mar 11 (0)
• small... - Betty 18:32 Mar 11 (0)
• Go small. She won't be sorry. But... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 17:35 Mar 11 (1)
  • Thanks for the tip, Pam. Will do! nt - Anna 18:40 Mar 11 (0)
• Find out if she can do an overnight visit at each school... - Kelly in VA 16:47 Mar 11 (1)
  • She's already spent enough time at each campus to get a pretty good feel for the atmosphere. nt - Anna 18:41 Mar 11 (0)
• Check % returning for sophomore year - Sandra in NC 16:19 Mar 11 (1)
  • Done that already. Not much difference in the two schools. nt - Anna 18:40 Mar 11 (0)
• haven't exactly btdt but have an opinon - kate in seattle 15:55 Mar 11 (0)

What's a good math program to follow Jacob's Geometry? TIA nt - Basketmaker Amy (formerly one of the Amy in FL!) 15:29 Mar 11 (1)

• Website with recommendation - Bev in B'ville 15:49 Mar 11 (0)

Is it really reasonable for a 7th grader (completed LCI) to start Henle? (sm)... - Rhondabee 14:53 Mar 11 (3)

• Thanks, guys! I think we'll be going w/LCII to keep things easy awhile! nt - Rhondabee 17:25 Mar 11 (0)
• Re: Is it really reasonable for a 7th grader (completed LCI) to start Henle? (sm)... - Kendall 15:58 Mar 11 (0)
• There are plenty who would say, "Yes, absolutely!" but... - Lynne 15:08 Mar 11 (0)

Is there a "handbook" that defines the elements of style, context etc... - Clara in Miami 13:28 Mar 11 (1)

• "Figuratively Speaking" or "Walch Toolbook Series: Prose & Poetry" might be... - Lori D. 21:23 Mar 11 (0)

Okay, what's the skinny on the "real" difference between AP and CLEP? Why one over the other? nt - MaryM 12:54 Mar 11 (45)

• We must be in the minority, but we (m) - Gwen in VA 15:50 Mar 11 (10)
  • Gwen, did you begin AP's in 9th grade? - MaryM 17:57 Mar 11 (8)
    • NO! My kids weren't ready then (m) - Gwen in VA 18:47 Mar 11 (5)
      • This is very good advice... - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 19:46 Mar 11 (1)
        • Agreed! - MaryM 20:07 Mar 11 (0)
      • Thanks a bunch, Gwen! (m) - MaryM 19:06 Mar 11 (2)
        • An encouragement about handwriting -- - Gwen in VA 19:32 Mar 11 (1)
          • That's nice to hear. Appreciate the encouragement becasue this ds's handwriting is a challenege too! nt - MaryM 20:03 Mar 11 (0)
    • Not Gwen, but we did it in 9th... - Lynne 18:21 Mar 11 (1)
      • Well it's not my ds who is keen on these but he's willing at least! (m) - MaryM 19:02 Mar 11 (0)
  • I don't consider "what if she needs to transfer" to be a negative attitude... - Janet in WA 15:59 Mar 11 (0)
• Here's a link to an earlier discussion... - Lynne 15:11 Mar 11 (0)
• To continue the "flexibility" theme... - Janet in WA 14:44 Mar 11 (0)
• more on ap/clep/cc differences - kate in seattle 14:29 Mar 11 (0)
• AP questions are tougher and AP tests include an essay... - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 13:10 Mar 11 (5)
  • So, are the CLEP tests maybe more like SAT Subject tests but can lead to credit depending upon the school? - MaryM 14:33 Mar 11 (1)
    • Hmm...no, I don't think so. - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 16:55 Mar 11 (0)
  • Thanks, Barb! We are 1.5 hours away from the nearest bookstore so I really appreciate this insigh! nt - MaryM 13:18 Mar 11 (2)
    • ...and I feel your pain here. We used to live in Kentucky where it was 45 minutes to a SuperWalmart. 2 hours to Lexington (nearest mall). Beautiful country, but really isolated. nt - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 17:35 Mar 11 (1)
      • You said it! We are online shoppers for almost everything. DH is from Lexington! nt - MaryM 17:59 Mar 11 (0)
• I think its about what the college policies are - Karen in CO 13:07 Mar 11 (24)
  • Now what about the "discussion elsewhere" regarding AP vs. CC? - MaryM 13:39 Mar 11 (21)
    • No simple answer, sorry... - Janet in WA 13:57 Mar 11 (20)
      • I'm wondering if anyone has done a combination of the three? (CC, AP, and CLEP) - Jill, OK in VA 14:06 Mar 11 (16)
        • We've done all 3 (m) - maryalice 14:26 Mar 11 (8)
          • Thank you... - Jill, OK in VA 15:33 Mar 11 (0)
          • The moral of the story, in my opinion... - Janet in WA 14:34 Mar 11 (6)
            • Oh, yes, believe me, remaining flexible is something I'll *have* to do... - Jill, OK in VA 15:31 Mar 11 (0)
            • Hey, Janet, I can relate to the limitations in NM! That's where we are. nt - MaryM 14:36 Mar 11 (4)
              • Do they still have the lottery scholarship? - Janet in WA 14:46 Mar 11 (3)
                • Yes but unless you are under an accredited umbrella it's not for homeschoolers... - MaryM 15:00 Mar 11 (2)
                  • Looks like homeschoolers still qualify if they take the GED... - Janet in WA 15:09 Mar 11 (1)
                    • Maybe so but GED is a stigma with most homeschoolers I know... - MaryM 15:42 Mar 11 (0)
        • Certainly some people choose some combination. Also... - Janet in WA 14:23 Mar 11 (4)
          • Hmm...can you tell me a little more about IB? - Jill, OK in VA 15:36 Mar 11 (3)
            • World Magazine had an article about it, if you like them... - Lynne 16:23 Mar 11 (0)
            • IB - kate in seattle 15:50 Mar 11 (0)
            • I don't know that much about IB... - Janet in WA 15:48 Mar 11 (0)
        • Another reason I'm thinking this way... - Jill, OK in VA 14:11 Mar 11 (1)
          • My sons weren't particularly ambitious... - Janet in WA 14:26 Mar 11 (0)
      • How did you list the cc classes on your transcript? sm - Karen in CO 14:06 Mar 11 (2)
        • Re: How did you list the cc classes on your transcript? sm - Janet in WA 14:18 Mar 11 (1)
          • Thanks - that's just what i needed to know <nm> - Karen in CO 15:05 Mar 11 (0)
  • Another use for AP or CLEP, even if they aren't used for credit... - Janet in WA 13:27 Mar 11 (1)
    • That makes sense! Thankas. nt - MaryM 13:33 Mar 11 (0)

Which books do you recommend for Middle Ages - Carole in DE 8:41 Mar 11 (7)

• And, what Teaching Company DVD's should not be missed? - Carole in DE 12:30 Mar 11 (4)
  • We LOVED the High Middle Ages by Philip Daileader. These were some of our favorites. nt - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 13:12 Mar 11 (3)
    • 2nd on Philip Daileader (sm) - kate in seattle 14:16 Mar 11 (2)
      • Glad to hear these positive comments! Last week I ordered both the High and Early Middle Age lectures, taking advantage of the sale. (nt) - Jane in NC 18:27 Mar 11 (0)
      • Professor Daileader is our favorite! - nrg 17:23 Mar 11 (0)
• we are not done with our year yet, but some faves so far . . . - kate in seattle 12:26 Mar 11 (0)
• Ds reports he liked Song of Roland, Beowulf (was disappointed it wasn't more substantial) and Ivanhoe so far. nt - Chris in VA 8:52 Mar 11 (0)

Rosetta Stone Spanish - Mad Jenny Flint 8:40 Mar 11 (2)

• Previous posts have indicated you really need to supplement RS - Claire 20:48 Mar 11 (0)
• It is my understanding that level 1 is worth 2 years of high school Spanish. nt - Amy in MT 13:45 Mar 11 (0)

What science should a 9th grader take - lori in tx 7:29 Mar 11 (1)

• My dd is taking life science in 8th after 1 yr of Rainbow - Laura R (FL) 17:18 Mar 11 (0)

Planning 8th/9th gr. ancients. Which books by/about ancients do you recommend... - Lori D. 23:43 Mar 10 (5)

• Looooong reply. my comments on the books we've reaed - kate in seattle 12:19 Mar 11 (2)
  • Kate, thank you! This is *exactly* what I needed! (nt) - Lori D. 21:24 Mar 11 (0)
  • Great annotated list. I'm printing this.Thank you. (nt) - Janice H 19:45 Mar 11 (0)
• Our List from Last Year - Jenny in Florida 5:22 Mar 11 (1)
  • Jenny, thank you! I really appreciate the Eastern book titles -- I am checking these out! (nt) - Lori D. 21:25 Mar 11 (0)

Physics - Conceptual Physics or other choices? Where to purchase Conceptual Physics and what? - Krystal 21:01 Mar 10 (2)

• I just purchased the books..... - Melody In Tx 21:47 Mar 11 (0)
• Physics in your life - Moira in MA 5:27 Mar 11 (0)

Has anyone had a student pass the CLEP with Apologia Biology ? <sm> - Pamela 19:20 Mar 10 (8)

• Oh! He only did the general Biology text--not the advanced one from Apologia. NT - Lisa in TN 11:45 Mar 11 (0)
• Yes, DS did this last year with the REA guide and Standard Deviant Biology VHS tape - Lisa in TN 11:43 Mar 11 (0)
• Yes, been done here... - Lynne 19:35 Mar 10 (5)
  • I thought about doing this next year, too. What's REA, please? - Bev in B'ville 4:02 Mar 11 (2)
    • This is REA (link inside) (m) - Jan in MO 5:25 Mar 11 (1)
      • Can't get the link to work so I'll put it in text (m) - Jan in MO 5:25 Mar 11 (0)
  • Thanks....I thought about getting Thinkwell, but since we did go through Apologia and I've already had A&P I and II, I kinda thought I probably could...but I'm scared :) <nt> - Pamela 19:48 Mar 10 (1)
    • I think I'm going to use (just in case anyone else is interested and needs free resources) - Pamela 6:37 Mar 11 (0)

Does anyone know of a comprehensive Anatomy/Physiology review site? I need a 75% or higher on a test so as not to have to retake both courses <nt> - Pamela 19:18 Mar 10 (1)

• Just for what it's worth, if anyone else ever needs this.... - Pamela 6:40 Mar 11 (0)

Also, this post got buried. Could someone please give an opinion? Thanks. nt - Veronica 19:09 Mar 10 (3)

• I agree. A good year. Concentrate on Algebra! :-) nt - Brigid 4:00 Mar 11 (0)
• It sounds fine to me for 9th grade English. I'd go ahead and spend the extra time on algebra. (nt) - Claire 21:08 Mar 10 (0)
• Above is not nt - link to earlier post. nt - Veronica 19:10 Mar 10 (0)

College Interview Questions? - Jenny in Florida 19:08 Mar 10 (2)

• someone once asked me...... - Bev in B'ville 16:05 Mar 11 (0)
• Here are some -- both for the interviewee and the interviewer - Gwen in VA 15:52 Mar 11 (0)

Just need reinforcements for time spent on Algebra (m) - Veronica 19:05 Mar 10 (0)

My copy of Spielvogel's Western Civ arrived last week...*sigh*...I'm finding it disappointing (m)... - Lynne 17:34 Mar 10 (7)

• Don't throw your Spielvogel out.... - Anna 15:17 Mar 11 (1)
  • Oh yea! I have two of these... - Lynne 16:15 Mar 11 (0)
• I agree--I don't like the blanket statements often found in texts about Christianity-- - Chris in VA 8:45 Mar 11 (4)
  • Yes, and thanks for your comment (m) - Lynne 9:34 Mar 11 (3)
    • I am sure I will get flamed for this, but as a secular homeschooler, I appreciate the secular view... - Mad Jenny Flint 9:42 Mar 11 (2)
      • I won't flame you, but I think you misunderstand me... - Lynne 10:30 Mar 11 (1)
        • I see where you are going with the specific issue you present here. Thanks for the clarification. I hope you find a text that serves better. :) nt - Mad Jenny Flint 13:50 Mar 11 (0)

Admission to Texas A&M University - PaulaW 16:19 Mar 10 (2)

• Have you checked their admission requirements on their website? - Janet in WA 11:28 Mar 11 (0)
• My friend's daughter was homeschooled from 6th-12th grade and graduated from A&M.... - Karen K. in Texas 21:19 Mar 10 (0)

Jensen's grammar / punctuation - opinions please - Scottie 15:16 Mar 10 (2)

• My 9th grader is doing these this year. We love them--she uses them almost independently. She likes that they are very mature in tone--great for a high schooler. They are also reasonably priced. After using these we will feel done with formal grammar-they cover it all. alicia nt - alicia 15:55 Mar 10 (1)
  • Thanks Alicia. n/t - Scottie 15:50 Mar 11 (0)

NEM 1 users. Where can I find answers to the "Challenge Problems"?.... - Charlotte 14:42 Mar 10 (4)

• Re: NEM 1 users. Where can I find answers to the "Challenge Problems"?.... - Kendall 18:52 Mar 10 (2)
  • Thank you. I only have the "Solutions Manual". I didn't know about the Teachers Edition! (nt) - Charlotte 11:57 Mar 11 (0)
  • Oh, that's interesting.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 19:52 Mar 10 (0)
• They're in the Teacher's Manual. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:35 Mar 10 (0)

NEM 1 users. Where can I find answers to the "Challenge Problems"?.... - Charlotte 14:38 Mar 10 (0)

Zumdahl's Chemistry ---which edition? - Cathy 14:05 Mar 10 (4)

• Cathy, my daughter used "Introductory Chemistry" for her Intro to Chem class at the CC... - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 17:14 Mar 11 (0)
• I'll get back to you soon. - Jan P. 16:00 Mar 10 (2)
  • Here is what I have. - Jan P. 17:02 Mar 11 (1)
    • Jan, I read this after I posted but, - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 17:28 Mar 11 (0)

another geometry question...about Lial's Geometry... - jak of in 13:56 Mar 10 (0)

Yet another Lial precalc question...please be patient... - Anita in PA 13:11 Mar 10 (3)

• It's not that huge...well, I guess it is (LOL)... - LoriM 15:54 Mar 11 (0)
• We took this course from an "outside source" and it was called Preacalculus with Trig. nt - MaryM 14:08 Mar 10 (0)
• There is bound to be disagreement with my opinion... - Jane in NC 13:28 Mar 10 (0)

Anyone have or planning to use SWB's new Ancient History book as spine for history? nt - Linda G in NZ 11:21 Mar 10 (1)

• Sort of - Maverick 11:34 Mar 10 (0)

Can you compare: Lightning Lit, LLATL Gold, Progeny Press high school study guides? (m0 - Lynne 10:40 Mar 10 (3)

• I am currently using LL in a co-op and have used PP in the past - laughing lioness 13:06 Mar 11 (0)
• Here's a previous thread just compareing LL and Progency Press... - Lori D. 12:08 Mar 10 (1)
  • Thanks for that link! nt - Lynne 16:43 Mar 10 (0)

Ds 15 is entering a treatment program for drug/alcohol use. He'll be gone 4 months. I need help designing a minimalist curriculum... - Chris in VA 10:07 Mar 10 (5)

• I loved I Claudius my freshman year of college. My 14 yo read it last year and enjoyed it, too. (nt) - Beth in OH 11:49 Mar 10 (0)
• Silver Pigs is a murder mystery set in ancient Rome... - Nan in Mass 10:31 Mar 10 (1)
  • The S.P.Q.R. mysteries by John Maddox Roberts are fun reads. - Maverick 11:39 Mar 10 (0)
• <<Chris>>> sending hugs and some thoughts your way. - Jan P. 10:27 Mar 10 (1)
  • I asked my son which book was his favorite for Ancient History. - Jan P. 10:48 Mar 10 (0)

NARS is alowing Rainbow Science as a Highschool credit... - K 10:03 Mar 10 (2)

• When they allow things like that, they just dilute the value of their diploma IMHO (m) - EKS 14:43 Mar 11 (0)
• Wow. That doesn't sound good. I'd rate these middle school, tops, simply because of the math required (or rather, not required). nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:26 Mar 10 (0)

Are some of your kids doing Algebra and Geometry as seperate courses? - K 9:55 Mar 10 (1)

• Re: Are some of your kids doing Algebra and Geometry as seperate courses? - Judy 11:37 Mar 10 (0)

Help--Vacation dilemma (link inside to my post on General Board) - Stacey L in Canada 9:55 Mar 10 (4)

• Re: Help--Vacation dilemma (link inside to my post on General Board) - CynthiaOK 16:50 Mar 10 (3)
  • The other thing you might do, either now or later... - Lynne 6:34 Mar 11 (0)
  • Cynthia, I've looked at this... - StaceyL in Canada 17:12 Mar 10 (1)
    • Re: Cynthia, I've looked at this... - CynthiaOK 14:05 Mar 11 (0)

If I had it to do over? What would you do differently if started to hs again? - ValB 9:22 Mar 10 (5)

• I agree with Chris. - Jan P. 11:09 Mar 10 (2)
  • Thanks for the encouragement to hang tough. I really appreciate you saying this! nt - Veronica 18:50 Mar 10 (0)
  • Thank you so much for this post. nt - Lisa L. in MI 11:41 Mar 10 (0)
• 9th grade - Chris in VA 9:51 Mar 10 (0)
• Re: If I had it to do over? What would you do differently if starting to hs again? - ValB 9:24 Mar 10 (0)

Would you be interested in chiming in about when to learn Latin? Link inside to discussion - Trivium Academy 8:03 Mar 10 (2)

• I personally think it depends on your children and yourself. - Jan P. 15:54 Mar 10 (1)
  • Good Grief! - Jan P. 15:59 Mar 10 (0)

Do I *need* the DVTs for Lial BCM if I plan to *teach* it rather than have dd use it by herself? nt - ereks mom 7:44 Mar 10 (3)

• Dd will be a 7th grade girl and has a good aptitude for math. nt - ereks mom 7:48 Mar 10 (2)
  • My non-math dd worked BCM and Introductory Algebra without DVTs or me 'teaching'... - Jann in TX 8:20 Mar 10 (0)
  • My 5th grader uses it almost by himself and we don't have the DVTs. I think y'all will be fine :) <nt> - Pamela 7:55 Mar 10 (0)

What do I need to buy for the answers to the even # problems in BCM?..TIA...nt - Busy Bee 6:17 Mar 10 (2)

• The TE has all of the answers... - Jann in TX 7:06 Mar 10 (1)
  • Thanks.....:)...nt - Busy Bee 16:30 Mar 10 (0)

Foerster's Algebra I : Does anyone have lesson plans made for this text ? Could you please share? Thanks. nt - Nissi 5:20 Mar 10 (4)

• Well, not exactly lesson plans. I mostly just use the TM (m) - Michele in MN 6:15 Mar 10 (3)
  • Re: Well, not exactly lesson plans. I mostly just use the TM (m) - Nissi 14:16 Mar 11 (0)
  • It would help if I left my email address :) (m) - Michele in MN 6:18 Mar 10 (1)
    • Thank you for your willingness to share. nt - Nissi 14:05 Mar 11 (0)

Two questions...What is ALEKS? And for Lial Precalc, if I've never even seen a graphing calculator, can my son and I figure out how to use one? Is it crucial to use one? OK that was three questions. nt - Anita in PA 5:10 Mar 10 (3)

• Thanks, Mary and Deb! nt - Anita in PA 12:52 Mar 10 (0)
• About the graphing calculators-ds used TI's online tutorial, which seemed to cover all the skills he has needed to work throught Precalc. (nm) - Deb in PA 8:35 Mar 10 (0)
• Re: Two questions...What is ALEKS? And for Lial Precalc, if I've never even seen a graphing calculator, can my son and I figure out how to use one? Is it crucial to use one? OK that was three questions. nt - MaryM 8:20 Mar 10 (0)

Memoria Press---has anyone taken any of their online courses? (m) - Michelle in MO 3:45 Mar 10 (3)

• Yes, but it goes so slowly..any other Henle classes online? m - Dee 15:10 Mar 10 (2)
  • Regina Coeli has a Henle course...(m) - Kathleen 20:28 Mar 10 (0)
  • Memoria Press's Henle sequence does go very slowly, because (m) - Michelle in MO 16:50 Mar 10 (0)

Help! I am looking at used copies of Lial's BCM. Can someone please tell me which editions I want to look for? Thanks. (nt) - RAS in Oh 22:28 Mar 9 (3)

• Found it (5th ed.) at Alibris for $2.95! Thanks so much for your help.(nt) - RAS in Oh 16:16 Mar 10 (0)
• Best prices are on the 5th and 6th editions--I have both. nt - Jann in TX 7:07 Mar 10 (0)
• I have the fifth edition. (nt) - Jan P. 7:02 Mar 10 (0)

Picturesque Tale of Progress (cross-post) - Chris in CA 21:54 Mar 9 (6)

• Wow--does this bring back memories! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 18:58 Mar 11 (1)
  • Oh, I am so glad you posted this, I - Chris in CA 21:00 Mar 11 (0)
• We've read this...before SOTW 3 & 4 were available.... - Laurel in CA 23:40 Mar 9 (3)
  • I would be using it - Chris in CA 9:57 Mar 10 (2)
    • I think it sounds like a great plan!! (m) - Michele in MN 10:15 Mar 10 (1)
      • thank you Michele! nt - Chris in CA 20:33 Mar 10 (0)

Question about the Sentence books by Kilgallon - Laurel in CA 19:35 Mar 9 (1)

• Laurel, I think that depends... - StaceyL in Canada 19:05 Mar 11 (0)

Many thanks to those who answered my "big test" questions. One follow-up ? inside. - Christy B 16:45 Mar 9 (3)

• Here are some links to get you started - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 17:39 Mar 9 (2)
  • Oh, wow. I can't thank you enough. (m) - Christy B 18:14 Mar 9 (1)
    • You're welcome, Christy. Guidance Counselor is the toughest hat for me to wear as a homeschooler. Your daughter is very lucky. nt - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 12:15 Mar 11 (0)

Need reviews for Potterschool Physics teachers Justin Myrick vs. Rusty Hughes also Talisker Tutorial...(m) - momto3 15:28 Mar 9 (2)

• Both TPS instructors are good ... - Cynde 8:18 Mar 10 (1)
  • Thanks Cynde!! nt - momto3 14:50 Mar 10 (0)

Which Dolciani Algebra book?.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:25 Mar 9 (10)

• We are using NEM, and Dolciani will be a back-up resource, so I bought a cheap 1979 edition. Thanks for your help. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:59 Mar 10 (0)
• I just bought the 2000 edition..... - Bev in B'ville 4:39 Mar 10 (0)
• A related question... - Nicola 21:07 Mar 9 (0)
• Thanks, ladies. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 19:00 Mar 9 (0)
• What I know... - Jann in TX 15:50 Mar 9 (2)
  • We have Dolciani, Structure & Method Book 1 from 2000 BUT it's labeled "classic edition" - Laurel in CA 16:09 Mar 9 (1)
    • We have both the 2000 'classic' edition and the older one from 1969. I think the one from 2000 is tougher and includes more topics. nt - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 16:15 Mar 9 (0)
• Also, is the teacher's edition useful? Thanks. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:29 Mar 9 (2)
  • For some the soltn manual is not available, so the TE is next best. nt - Gwen in VA 18:37 Mar 9 (0)
  • I have the teacher's edition, but have never used it. The solutions manual is indespensible, however. nt - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 16:16 Mar 9 (0)

Science choices other than Apologia. - Jan P. 14:10 Mar 9 (3)

• Not a whole curriculum, but a history resource-- - Chris in VA 15:53 Mar 9 (2)
  • Thanks Chris (more) - Jan P. 7:39 Mar 10 (1)
    • Yes, we found some of the TC tapes boring and just not our cup of tea. Screen before using. nt - Chris in VA 9:52 Mar 10 (0)

Favorite AP Prep Books? (m) - MaryM 14:00 Mar 9 (12)

• Thamks, everyone! If there's a "Gold Standard" for Physics, please let me know! (nt) - MaryM 5:46 Mar 10 (7)
  • I can tell you our gold standard physics text... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 8:49 Mar 10 (6)
    • Thanks for that Pam. I've been looking them over and will check this one out! nt - Lynne 16:56 Mar 10 (0)
    • Pam--a question re AP physics - Maverick 11:59 Mar 10 (4)
      • Jumping in here... - Lynne 16:55 Mar 10 (1)
        • Thanks, Lynne. I appreciate the input. - Maverick 16:29 Mar 11 (0)
      • Ds took this as his SECOND high school physics class. Conceptual physics was first. I'm not... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 14:35 Mar 10 (1)
        • Do you think Alg II/Trig would be enough math or should he be in calculus before attempting this? - Maverick 16:34 Mar 11 (0)
• I always buy two per test, one to work through and one to poke through (m) - Gwen in VA 18:35 Mar 9 (0)
• Cliff's is supposed to be the Gold Standard for Bio. For Psych my daughter used Barrons and said it was perfect. Anecdotal, I know... nt - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 15:27 Mar 9 (0)
• What's good for one subject may not be good for another (m) - Jan in MO 14:42 Mar 9 (1)
  • This is what I was wondering.... - MaryM 14:54 Mar 9 (0)

Looking ahead to doing American History for "9th grade" (m) - Terrie in Germany 13:27 Mar 9 (2)

• Re: Looking ahead to doing American History for "9th grade" (m) - Jill Boman 16:16 Mar 9 (1)
  • I am also considering Core 100 for 9th grader next year...nm - Lorri 17:41 Mar 11 (0)

Trying to choose between Classical Writing and TOG writing program.... - home'cool 13:05 Mar 9 (0)

Apologia Science & SAT Subject Tests - Jeanine in TX 10:44 Mar 9 (0)

PSAT question. What is a good percentile for a 10th grader? (nt) - Liz CA 10:40 Mar 9 (1)

• It depends on what you mean by "good" -- - Gwen in VA 18:33 Mar 9 (0)

"Big Test" Question #2: How important are the "big tests" to student who will complete one or more years of CC before applying to a four-year college? nt - Christy B 9:03 Mar 9 (10)

• I think it's important to take them anyway, so as to avoid closing down options. - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 15:21 Mar 9 (0)
• You might try the CC test first and see how it comes out........... - Padmé 13:52 Mar 9 (2)
  • Actually, Padme, I should have read this before I posted above. This is once scenario I had in mind when I posted my reply. nt - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 15:22 Mar 9 (1)
    • We're learning as we go along. I'm just keeping an open mind. nt - Padmé 15:52 Mar 9 (0)
• We may go that route for learning challenged, youngest dd who would likely struggle with ACT/SAT. Talk to admissions at the 4-yr college in question. nt - Anna 10:13 Mar 9 (0)
• My DD went from CC to Tier 1 school as a Junior and never took any SAT/ACT "ever" - LH 10:00 Mar 9 (0)
• Depends on the 4-year college... - Janet in WA 9:56 Mar 9 (3)
  • Here's one example of a requirement for transfer students... - Janet in WA 14:05 Mar 9 (0)
  • And about being flexible... - Janet in WA 9:58 Mar 9 (1)
    • re taking the test later - LH 12:46 Mar 9 (0)

"Big Test" Question #1: Could someone please list the major tests (SAT, PSAT, etc) why they are taken, when they are taken, etc.? My head is spinning as I start planning jr. high. nt - Christy B 9:03 Mar 9 (4)

• I wrote this up for a friend a couple of years ago (m) - Jan in MO 18:45 Mar 9 (1)
  • Thanks!!! I printed this out. nt - K 11:25 Mar 10 (0)
• Re: "Big Test" Question #1: Could someone please list the major tests (SAT, PSAT, etc) why they are taken, when they are taken, etc.? My head is spinning as I start planning jr. high. nt - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 15:17 Mar 9 (0)
• Christy, I just want to say that I don't think everyone is ignoring this question... - Janet in WA 14:41 Mar 9 (0)

Today my oldest is 21 years old!!! How did that happen? nt - MamaBess 8:50 Mar 9 (3)

• Hey, today is a great day-my 2nd dc turns 25 years old!!! - SusanAR 11:17 Mar 9 (0)
• Good question! (m) - Kathleen 9:02 Mar 9 (1)
  • yup! Mine turned 25 two days ago.... - Cathy in KY 9:13 Mar 9 (0)

Anyone have experience with Alpha Omega Computer Literacy Series?... - Ang in TX 5:43 Mar 9 (0)

Debbie in Ohio a question for you about LL7 & PTIW - Lorri 5:41 Mar 9 (2)

• Re: Debbie in Ohio a question for you about LL7 & PTIW - Debbie in Ohio 8:25 Mar 9 (1)
  • Thank you so much! - Lorri 16:11 Mar 9 (0)

What would you do after bio/chem/physics? - Brigid in NC 5:18 Mar 9 (13)

• I emailed my niece whose degree is in aeronautical engineering... - Elizabeth B. in NC 18:55 Mar 9 (1)
  • Thanks for the time you took. Very helpful! nt - Brigid in NC 6:48 Mar 10 (0)
• Thanks so much for the excellent suggestions! nt - Brigid in NC 10:06 Mar 9 (0)
• A few years ago, there was a Space Science course for high schoolers offered through ALE (part of Embry-Riddle). (sm) - ereks mom 7:31 Mar 9 (1)
  • Here is a link for you... - ereks mom 19:44 Mar 9 (0)
• another thought - Cynde 6:26 Mar 9 (2)
  • Good idea -- one caution - Gwen in VA 10:01 Mar 9 (1)
    • absolutely ... - Cynde 10:26 Mar 9 (0)
• Some thoughts -- - Gwen in VA 6:01 Mar 9 (1)
  • One other thought -- - Gwen in VA 8:56 Mar 9 (0)
• What we're doing.. - Desiree in NJ 5:31 Mar 9 (1)
  • This is also what we'll do. nt - ereks mom 6:57 Mar 9 (0)
• Have you looked at the course selections for colleges he's interested in? - LoriM 5:27 Mar 9 (0)

How young do children have to be to take the SAT?? more - Judy 20:11 Mar 8 (4)

• Better to call them the "SAT" and the "Stanford" (m) - Jan in MO 7:50 Mar 9 (1)
  • I have a friend who swears all her kids 3rd-8th are taking the SAT because its such good practice for the real thing. There's a lot of confusion out there. nt - Belinda 9:46 Mar 9 (0)
• There are two different tests. - Jenny in Florida 20:51 Mar 8 (1)
  • Re: There are two different tests. - Judy 21:48 Mar 8 (0)

Have any of you used Literary Lessons from Lord of the Rings? - Angel 19:45 Mar 8 (2)

• using it right now with younger than average kiddos... - Peela 23:43 Mar 8 (1)
  • Thanks! - Angel 5:00 Mar 9 (0)

Tell me about Lightning Literature - Angel 19:41 Mar 8 (5)

• Here are links to previous threads on Lightning Lit... - Lori D. 21:15 Mar 8 (2)
  • Thanks! - Angel 4:58 Mar 9 (0)
  • PS -- and here's the link to see samples of various Lightning Lit levels... - Lori D. 21:19 Mar 8 (0)
• I have questions, too - does it include writing instruction or would you use it with something like PTIW? nt - Sarah CB 20:59 Mar 8 (1)
  • Yes there is some writing instruction in the 7th and 8th grade ones... - Lori D. 21:18 Mar 8 (0)

What should I leave out of ancient Great Books this year? - Kendall 19:30 Mar 8 (7)

• Ds said you should cut out Livy but do the Aeneid--it's helpful when you get to Dante. He also liked Antigone but you could just summarize the other plays. nt - Chris in VA 15:57 Mar 9 (0)
• Thank you! - Kendall 14:03 Mar 9 (0)
• jmho . . . - kate in seattle 8:21 Mar 9 (0)
• Re: What should I leave out of ancient Great Books this year? - Leah 7:34 Mar 9 (0)
• Here's what we have - maryalice 7:30 Mar 9 (0)
• What works have you studied so far? - Jane in NC 3:42 Mar 9 (1)
  • Re: What works have you studied so far? - Kendall 5:39 Mar 9 (0)

Kathleen, I have a hypothetical question for you... - Robin in Tx 19:22 Mar 8 (6)

• Uh oh! The wheels of my mind are spinning already...(m) - Kathleen 20:36 Mar 8 (1)
  • Thank you so much. Yes, that would be perfect. An "ideal" best case scenario based on what is available/what you are familiar with now. Hopefully Jean can pull something like this together, too. This would be very helpful and encouraging! nt - Robin in Tx 7:43 Mar 9 (0)
• Great question!....Can't wait to see the answers..:0)......nt - Busy Bee 19:32 Mar 8 (0)
• P.S. Jean in Wisc... if you have the time, I would love to see the same thing from you. - Robin in Tx 19:25 Mar 8 (2)
  • Oh, goodness! This will take some thinking - Jean in Wisc 13:27 Mar 9 (1)
    • Thank you, Jean. I look forward to hearing back from you. (m) - Robin in Tx 19:17 Mar 9 (0)

Question about a young child doing high school level work and recording . . . - Jennifer in MI 18:19 Mar 8 (4)

• Colleges differ - Trish 5:30 Mar 9 (0)
• Definitely keep good records - LoriM 5:03 Mar 9 (0)
• I would plan to keep records of every subject .. - Betty 19:03 Mar 8 (0)
• This is why we hooked up with NARHS - Kimm in WA 18:31 Mar 8 (0)

Is there an age that you have to have taken the SAT/ACT... - Clara in Miami 17:58 Mar 8 (2)

• My older dd took the SAT in the spring of the year she was 15... - LoriM 4:59 Mar 9 (0)
• Re: Is there an age that you have to have taken the SAT/ACT... - Liz in MO 19:04 Mar 8 (0)

If I buy Lightning Literature, can I use books from the library? Or do I need the same edition of the book that they sell? nt - Amy in MT 16:16 Mar 8 (4)

• Any edition (as long as it's not an abridged version) works. The only benefit... - Lori D. 16:43 Mar 8 (3)
  • Are the page numbers the only way to tell where you are supposed to be in the book? nt - Amy in MT 17:43 Mar 8 (2)
    • I can only speak about the 7th & 8th gr. Lightning Lit programs, but... - Lori D. 18:35 Mar 8 (1)
      • Thanks : ) nt - Amy in MT 18:52 Mar 8 (0)

Florida Virtual School - pros and cons to multiple courses - Angel 14:49 Mar 8 (4)

• My ds is taking two and I've known kids who take all of their courses through FLVS. (m) - FloridaLisa 18:26 Mar 8 (0)
• some of my kids have done 2 at once - Jodi-FL 17:21 Mar 8 (0)
• Re: Florida Virtual School - pros and cons to multiple courses - Stephanie in Jax 15:12 Mar 8 (1)
  • Which 3 did your son take at once? - Angel 16:35 Mar 8 (0)

Help! Math question regarding poll below from a lurker! - ncmomof3 14:34 Mar 8 (8)

• What about Singapore NEM? Anyone like this? nt - Bells 15:34 Mar 8 (5)
  • Re: What about Singapore NEM? Anyone like this? nt - Bells 18:03 Mar 10 (0)
  • I'm using NEM 1 currently... - Charlotte 14:37 Mar 10 (0)
  • I liked it; thought is seemed like a great program. We didn't continue with ithough - LH 8:10 Mar 9 (0)
  • I am using NEM 1 with my girls(m) - Marianne in Texas 19:51 Mar 8 (0)
  • Re: What about Singapore NEM? Anyone like this? nt - Sheila in Oregon 17:08 Mar 8 (0)
• Saxon 8/7 vs BCM - Jann in TX 15:04 Mar 8 (1)
  • Re: Saxon 8/7 vs BCM - ncmomof3 15:11 Mar 8 (0)

Is Lial's Beginning Algebra considered Algebra I? nt - LCGal 13:15 Mar 8 (4)

• Yes, more - Jann in TX 15:07 Mar 8 (3)
  • I have a Lial's book called Beginning and Intermediate Algebra (very old edition!) - would this be both algebra I and II? nt - Susan in TN 7:56 Mar 9 (1)
    • These are the ones we are using. (Sixth editions in our case.) nm - Kareni 10:53 Mar 9 (0)
  • Great! Thank you! nt - LCGal 15:39 Mar 8 (0)

Grades in Apologia Biology---besides grading tests, does anyone give grades for lab reports? If so, (m) - Michelle in MO 13:03 Mar 8 (4)

• I actually weight the lab grade 25%, tests 75%. hth. nt - Deb in PA 16:59 Mar 8 (0)
• Dr. Wile suggests (in the front of the solutions manual) that tests be worth 65% & labs 35% of the grade for the course. nt - ereks mom 13:48 Mar 8 (2)
  • (Sheepish grin!) OK, now I feel stupid! Thank you so much for pointing this out! When in doubt, I should learn to look at the manual! Thanks! :-)) nt - Michelle n MO 16:31 Mar 8 (1)
    • LOL! Nah, don't feel stupid. Stuff like that happens to me all the time! ; ) nt - ereks mom 17:24 Mar 8 (0)

Kathleen; re SWB's short story article... - Stacey L in Canada 13:00 Mar 8 (3)

• Stacey, I'm pretty sure this was a brochure that she used to sell at conferences. - Robin in Tx 13:14 Mar 8 (1)
  • Thanks, Kathleen and Robin... - Stacey L in Canada 16:18 Mar 8 (0)
• Re: Kathleen; re SWB's short story article... - Kathleen 13:09 Mar 8 (0)

question regarding new graduation requirements - Melissa 12:56 Mar 8 (2)

• This is what I would do...m - Susan in TX 5:38 Mar 10 (0)
• Re: question regarding new graduation requirements - Kathleen 13:01 Mar 8 (0)

A question about SAT Subject tests, pls. - MaryM 12:48 Mar 8 (3)

• Thanks Lisa andd Anne - a call it will be! I really appreciate the advice. nt - MaryM 15:48 Mar 8 (0)
• No real answer, but the explanation that they gave me was that by law they can't set up accounts for young students (?)... - Anne/PA 14:11 Mar 8 (0)
• Don't have an answer but I called them and they walked me through when I was having trouble registering for an SAT subj. test. nt - FloridaLisa 13:55 Mar 8 (0)

Since we've talked about holding a dc back a level..can we discuss moving a child UP a level when he was once behind a level .... (this got long) - RhondaM. 12:43 Mar 8 (4)

• Thanks for responding. nt - RhondaM. 10:39 Mar 9 (0)
• I think it's just fine to "graduate" at 19 1/2... - LoriM 4:50 Mar 9 (0)
• Hoping you all understood that... - RhondaM. 12:51 Mar 8 (1)
  • We are just moving at student's pace - LH 13:06 Mar 8 (0)

Okay, I've ordered Lial's intro algebra so I can review it. Do we need a science calculator as well? Thanks. nt - Belinda 12:23 Mar 8 (3)

• A regular $15 scientific will do just fine... - Jann in TX 13:05 Mar 8 (2)
  • Thanks. You really have been such a help to me. BTW, when do math students start to need the expensive calculators? nt - Belinda 15:36 Mar 8 (1)
    • Seriously, I dont think they ever 'need' one... - Jann in TX 21:58 Mar 8 (0)

Need advice for 9th grader math. - KidsHappen 12:05 Mar 8 (2)

• Geometry has been fun - Ruth in Ottawa 15:07 Mar 8 (0)
• It might be TT and not your child. What type of text did your - Carmen & Co. 12:22 Mar 8 (0)

Question about Apologia Biology..... - Pam L 11:55 Mar 8 (1)

• IMO, the 2nd edition's MP3 should be "good enough" to use with the 1st edition book. m - Beth S 10:27 Mar 9 (0)

need isbn for 7th edition Lials Introductory alg-- - cat in black 11:32 Mar 8 (2)

• Here you go-- - Cathy in TX 12:46 Mar 8 (0)
• Here's a link to a paper copy on amazon w/the ISBN. - Belinda 12:22 Mar 8 (0)

Can someone pls. help with this hereditary question? - Valinbc 11:24 Mar 8 (4)

• If it is positively known that there are only two genes for a single trait.... - Raders Fan 11:43 Mar 8 (3)
  • OK...does that mean... - Valinbc 12:06 Mar 8 (1)
    • That is a more complex question. - Raders Fan 15:34 Mar 8 (0)
  • Thank you! The answer was so simple, really (feeling dumb!)-nt - Valinbc 11:54 Mar 8 (0)

Ds will be finishing Calvert 8th grade then starting TOG. Should he start TOG with dialectic or rhetoric level? (m) - Lisa L. in MI 11:15 Mar 8 (3)

• Re: Ds will be finishing Calvert 8th grade then starting TOG. Should he start TOG with dialectic or rhetoric level? (m) - Kathleen 15:53 Mar 9 (1)
  • Thank you. This is what I've been considering. nt - Lisa L. in MI 11:47 Mar 10 (0)
• Anybody? Pretty please? :) nt - Lisa L. in MI 10:40 Mar 9 (0)

Where is the best and cheapest place to order dissecting supplies?(nt) - Gamom3 11:12 Mar 8 (2)

• another option is Tobin's Lab (www.tobinslab.com) - Bev in B'ville 5:17 Mar 9 (0)
• Good prices and service with Home Training Tools. They have kits tailored to most hs science curricula. (link enclosed) - FloridaLisa 13:58 Mar 8 (0)

Would you use LL Shakespeare with an average 9th grader? (We've never used LL before.) Thanks. nt - RhondaM. 11:09 Mar 8 (3)

• We are using Amer. Lit right now (so fun : ) Hewitt doesn't recommend-they state in thier lit that it's for older kids or - laughing lioness 12:05 Mar 8 (2)
  • Thanks for your answer. .... - RhondaM. 13:02 Mar 8 (0)
  • sorry this was a mess - we are doing amer.lit right now. Hewitt doesn't recomend Shakespeare until later : ) (talking to dh while typing) nt - laughing lioness 12:06 Mar 8 (0)

Write Shop I: I'm ready to order...has anyone ordered from Finders Keepers? Are items in good condition and shipped in reasonable time? nt - Sandy 10:38 Mar 8 (6)

• Thanks for all the responses. I'll be placing my order today -- with confidence! :-) nt - Sandy 7:41 Mar 9 (0)
• I've had excellent service from Finders Keepers. Highly recommended! (nt) - Dawn in MI 6:07 Mar 9 (0)
• Finders Keepers is a very dependable company... very high reputation. I've met the owner... she is a sweetheart. Very generous and kind, and professional. nt - Robin in Tx 19:38 Mar 8 (0)
• yes, yes, and yes NT - LH 10:46 Mar 8 (2)
  • Ditto... yes, yes, and yes...more - Dee 13:16 Mar 8 (1)
    • Ditto Ditto...nt - Jann in TX 15:08 Mar 8 (0)

A couple of ACT/SAT questions, if you don't mind taking a look.... - ereks mom 10:34 Mar 8 (4)

• I answer the SAT & SAT II questions. . . - Carmen & Co. 11:27 Mar 8 (1)
  • I agree w/ Carmen completely. and the more test prep for each test, the better. nt - Gwen in VA 11:53 Mar 8 (0)
• For ACT... - Anna 11:01 Mar 8 (0)
• I'll answer the ACT question (m) - Jan in MO 10:45 Mar 8 (0)

Rainbow Science for 8th & 9th grades? Is this a mistake? Should I try to do this in one year (8th) - then how? nt - Christy in Co 8:57 Mar 8 (3)

• I really liked the first year but was less thrilled with the second... - Moira in MA 15:58 Mar 8 (0)
• We did it in one year -- - Gwen in VA 11:55 Mar 8 (0)
• We did it this way. - Happy 10:10 Mar 8 (0)

High School English Requirements? - Stacey 8:39 Mar 8 (2)

• Stewart English for grammar & the Wordsmith series for composition . . . - Carmen & Co. 12:14 Mar 8 (0)
• We've used Jensen's for Grammar, Punctuation and Format writing plus BJUP for lit - Sharon in MD 8:52 Mar 8 (0)

Wow, great surprise when I just ordered something from Teaching Company! - Sharon in MD 8:22 Mar 8 (9)

• Yes, the Teaching Company provides outstanding service. - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 16:41 Mar 8 (0)
• I have found TTC great too---great customer service, willing to bend over backwards (m) - Michelle in MO 16:35 Mar 8 (0)
• I have always been favourably impressed by their excellent customer service (and their products).--n - Stacey L in Canada 16:21 Mar 8 (0)
• Good for you! And that is an excellent course... - Anne/PA 14:09 Mar 8 (3)
  • Glad to hear that it's good....I was buying it without trying it because the deal was so good! May I ask you a question? - Sharon in MD 17:03 Mar 8 (2)
    • Sharon, for us, we used this for a World History 1600-1850 course (here is our ongoing course description).. - Anne/PA 5:17 Mar 9 (1)
      • Thanks Anne! always helpful to see what someone else is doing ! nt - Sharon in Md 6:30 Mar 9 (0)
• It sounds as if they gave you the sale price. - Claire 11:17 Mar 8 (1)
  • It wasn't currently on sale, I'll have to wait and see how good the deal was when the sale comes around again! nt - Sharon in Md 13:08 Mar 8 (0)

Kate-and yet another questiosn : ) - laughing lioness 6:24 Mar 8 (2)

• Re: Kate-and yet another questiosn : ) - Kate in seattle 7:34 Mar 8 (1)
  • I am so inspired - we are planning for our 3rd yr (fall) and - laughing lioness 7:52 Mar 8 (0)

The short story: didn't SWB have an article on this on the WTM website? (m) - Stacey L in Canada 5:55 Mar 8 (1)

• She had a booklet on the subject...(m) - Kathleen 6:38 Mar 8 (0)

Please give me some opinions on Foerster for Alg. II ... - Anita in PA 5:55 Mar 8 (3)

• I used it - Susan in IL 11:52 Mar 8 (0)
• Love it, but I also like Thinkwell alot too. message and lots of musing to follow (grin) - Sharon in MD 7:46 Mar 8 (1)
  • Thanks for the input! More to consider, but that's good; a better chance we'll end up with a good decision! nt - Anita in PA 12:06 Mar 8 (0)

TRISMS users -- I've posted a supplemental unit on the American Revolutionary Period (1700-1800) ... - ereks mom 5:55 Mar 8 (0)

Teaching Texbook or Saxon for Highschool Algebra 1?? - K 5:04 Mar 8 (5)

• Re: Teaching Texbook or Saxon for Highschool Algebra 1?? - Jill Boman 16:30 Mar 9 (0)
• Saxon has worked well for us... - Anne/PA 14:14 Mar 8 (1)
  • I always had my daughter do every 2nd or 3rd problem... - K 9:53 Mar 10 (0)
• I think that if Saxon is working for you, it would be best to stick with it. Personally... - ereks mom 5:23 Mar 8 (1)
  • Agree with Ereks mom. Also, if your dd is doing well with Saxon. . . - Caron 9:35 Mar 8 (0)

How does Latin in Christian Trivium compare to Henle, specifically.... - Cathy in KY 4:31 Mar 8 (4)

• Thank you so much! - Cathy in KY 17:26 Mar 8 (0)
• We're using LCT - ChrisN in NY 12:02 Mar 8 (0)
• I don't know about LCT...(m) - Kathleen 10:02 Mar 8 (0)
• This has been on my mind as well! (m) - Linda in NE 8:15 Mar 8 (0)

Daily assignment sheets? - KNF-TX 4:14 Mar 8 (11)

• We use Home School Tracker. You can reschedule assignments with it. nt - Veronica 6:46 Mar 8 (2)
  • And print out a day or week's worth of lessons for - Carmen & Co. 8:40 Mar 8 (1)
    • The print is so TINY, though...anyone know how to enlarge the text of the weekly assignment list so my 8th grader doesn't struggle to see the print? nt - Sandy 7:46 Mar 9 (0)
• I'm so low/no tech that I'm embarrassed to admit it but here goes... - Ang in TX 5:37 Mar 8 (1)
  • Hey, I like this system! - Jan P. 14:15 Mar 9 (0)
• I make weekly assignments, given to the dc each Monday AM. See a sample inside... - ereks mom 5:36 Mar 8 (0)
• I used to do my own - now use Edu-Track - Brigid in NC 5:17 Mar 8 (0)
• I use WORD documents - Ruth in Ottawa 4:41 Mar 8 (0)
• I got mine from Donna Young....How I use it depends on the kid <more inside> - Pamela 4:30 Mar 8 (0)
• I have one that I made on Excel.... - Bev in B'ville 4:28 Mar 8 (1)
  • I also use Excel - Sharon in Md 8:40 Mar 8 (0)

Best program for learning tourist Italian in 3 months? - cat in black 4:05 Mar 8 (5)

• Are you planning a trip? We'll be there in May... - Anne/PA 14:16 Mar 8 (0)
• I second Pimsleur - Happy 6:58 Mar 8 (1)
  • Sure, come on baby... - cat in black 11:30 Mar 8 (0)
• Pimsleur Italian - Camilla in VA 4:59 Mar 8 (1)
  • Using Pimsleur Here fir a trip to Italy - CindyB/stl 8:17 Mar 8 (0)

Geometry course with color... - mom2abcd 22:59 Mar 7 (11)

• Re: Geometry course with color... - Caron 7:25 Mar 8 (1)
  • Thanks, Caron. I'll keep my eyes open for this. nt - mom2abcd 19:42 Mar 8 (0)
• re. Jacobs - Ruth in Ottawa 4:43 Mar 8 (1)
  • Really?! I didn't know that. Is there a place I can see samples online? nt - mom2abcd 19:40 Mar 8 (0)
• my ds sounds like your daughter - Bev in B'ville 3:59 Mar 8 (2)
  • You sound like me... (trying to find the "perfect" course:o) - mom2abcd 19:46 Mar 8 (1)
    • you might be able to find it on the swap board for a fraction of the cost (nm) - Bev in B'ville 5:21 Mar 9 (0)
• Re: Geometry course with color... - T 3:47 Mar 8 (3)
  • $399?! Is there anywhere to buy Chalkdust Geometry at a discount? - mom2abcd 19:55 Mar 8 (0)
  • I agree. we also use Chalkdust. The textbook has exactly the qualities your dd is looking for. There is terrific support from the teacher. nt - Laurie4b 11:59 Mar 8 (0)
  • We also use Chalkdust and the teacher is available to answer questions in math via email or phone. nt - Merry 6:57 Mar 8 (0)

How far should we keep going for 9th grade English/Lit? List accomplished inside - Veronica 22:50 Mar 7 (2)

• It sounds like... - LiseD 4:09 Mar 8 (1)
  • See if this link works (m) - Veronica 6:44 Mar 8 (0)

Runkle Geography - can I ask some questions about this? - Christy in CO 22:19 Mar 7 (1)

• We use it about 3-4 times a week. Ds does the map work, m - Chris in VA 6:49 Mar 8 (0)

Free audio books - lots of classics - Susan M in WA 22:04 Mar 7 (0)

Arabic Summer Language Program in Egypt -- applications available -- - coloradostef 19:57 Mar 7 (4)

• a question - Raders Fan 21:53 Mar 7 (1)
  • no -- there is an initial $75 application fee, but that is all you ever pay to AFS if you are selected... - coloradostef 6:33 Mar 8 (0)
• I looked at the website and can't figure out what "AFS" stands for....! - Nicole M 20:15 Mar 7 (1)
  • It stands for American Field Service, I think... - coloradostef 20:24 Mar 7 (0)

I just purchased Spielvogel's Western Civilization Vol. A w/ Infotrac. What exactly is infotrac? Thanks. nt - RhondaM. 18:41 Mar 7 (2)

• infotrac - kate in seattle 19:03 Mar 7 (1)
  • Thats all I needed to know. Thanks! nt - RhondaM. 19:18 Mar 7 (0)

Lial's Intermediate Algebra, 7th ed. Test answer question. Help? - Jean in Wisc 15:42 Mar 7 (2)

• Wishing I could draw some graphs in this post... - Jane in NC 16:42 Mar 7 (1)
  • DD says, "Maybe in the morning it will make sense, but not now." :-) - Jean in Wisc 19:00 Mar 7 (0)

I confess..I don't know how to use a study guide.... - Clara in Miami 15:14 Mar 7 (1)

• TTC guides... - Sabrina in NY 15:44 Mar 7 (0)

I'm looking for an online foreign language course for a high school student that is currently in a private school. - Rhonda in TX 13:55 Mar 7 (4)

• This might be something for her - Marianne in Texas 10:02 Mar 8 (1)
  • Thank you! I will pass this on to her mom. (nt) - Rhonda in TX 3:16 Mar 9 (0)
• The only thing about sign language - Claire 14:03 Mar 7 (1)
  • I don't think a 4 year degree is something she's interested in. - Rhonda in TX 16:29 Mar 7 (0)

Dave Ramsey's High School Course on Finance- anyone done this? - MaryM 13:48 Mar 7 (17)

• How to get sale price? - Sandra in NC 7:56 Mar 8 (4)
  • Here's the email for the $59.95.... - mom2abcd 20:45 Mar 8 (2)
    • You also have to pay $5.95 for the workbook with this $59.95 price (nt) - Sandra in FL 16:02 Mar 9 (0)
    • Re: Here's the email for the $59.95.... - Sandra in NC 8:07 Mar 9 (0)
  • Here's the email thay sent me.... - MaryM 17:53 Mar 8 (0)
• Big hit with my teens! Very practical course & easy to implement at home. (more) - Dawn in MI 6:19 Mar 8 (0)
• How much is it? I think it was offered for homeschooling families for $60. - mom2abcd 22:44 Mar 7 (3)
  • Re: How much is it? I think it was offered for homeschooling families for $60. - MaryM 6:35 Mar 8 (2)
    • I don't see this on their web site.. what kind of ad are you referring to? nt - Sunny 11:05 Mar 8 (1)
      • It came in an email that I just deleted...sorry. Call them and ask for the homeschooler deal@$74.95. nt - MaryM 17:48 Mar 8 (0)
• What is the full name of the course and could it be used as a Consumer Math course? - JudyW 17:23 Mar 7 (2)
  • "Financial Peace for the Next Generation," and no . . . - Luann in ID 17:31 Mar 7 (1)
    • Thanks, Luann! (nt) - JudyW 19:21 Mar 7 (0)
• Dd is almost finished with this. . . - Luann in ID 15:11 Mar 7 (1)
  • Wonderful endorsement, many thanks! nt - MaryM 15:16 Mar 7 (0)
• Starting tomorrow - Kimm in WA 14:05 Mar 7 (1)
  • Thanks, Kimm! nt - MaryM 14:19 Mar 7 (0)

Tina in Ouray, a few questions about Johnson's Hx... - SusanAR 13:29 Mar 7 (1)

• Yes, it is doable. (m) - Tina in Ouray 18:32 Mar 7 (0)

Robin in TX and Ang in TX--I found an article about the distinguished high school requirements... - Beth in Central TX 12:11 Mar 7 (5)

• The end of the article says it was amended to be effective on 08/06/2006. Therefore, this affects the 2010 graduates. Is there another change after this? (nt) - Beth in Central TX 13:01 Mar 7 (3)
  • Yes... www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074f.pdf has the guidelines. For freshmen entering in 2007 or 2008, their requirements will be different. nt - Robin in Tx 13:05 Mar 7 (2)
    • Thanks for the updated link! (nt) - Beth in Central TX 13:10 Mar 7 (0)
    • HEading out for dance class and AWANA... will checkback tonight. nt - Robin in Tx 13:05 Mar 7 (0)
• Thank you, Beth. I think, though, that the requirements are scheduled to change. They are phasing in different requirements for distinguished graduation... - Robin in Tx 12:54 Mar 7 (0)

Michelle in MO: is this one of the series of writing books you were thinking of? ... - Kareni 11:58 Mar 7 (2)

• I think this may be it; I checked B&N and found a Write Great Fiction series, although (m) - Michelle in MO 15:15 Mar 7 (1)
  • You are welcome! I'd love to hear what your daughter thinks -- I have a 16yo who loves writing also. (nm) - Kareni 16:03 Mar 7 (0)

Jann in TX...can you help me locate Lial's dvt's???? - Robin in DFW 11:46 Mar 7 (3)

• THANKS SO MUCH!!! nt - Robin in DFW 14:01 Mar 9 (0)
• Not Jann, but here's the ISBN's and a link (m) - Michelle in MO 15:44 Mar 7 (1)
  • I was going to suggest www.ecampus.com... - Jann in TX 19:23 Mar 7 (0)

American School question - Stacie 11:07 Mar 7 (1)

• I thought I posted; it isn't showing, but . . - LH 12:02 Mar 7 (0)

Does anyone know how Saxon 8/7 compares to Lial's BCM? Would it be smart to switch to BCM to prepare for Lial's Intro Algebra? Or does it matter? TIA! nt - Belinda 9:55 Mar 7 (5)

• We've used both... - Jann in TX 10:23 Mar 7 (4)
  • Yes, we hit a wall a couple months back but worked through it. - Belinda 10:40 Mar 7 (3)
    • Switching... - Jann in TX 14:14 Mar 7 (2)
      • So you assign the odds only... over two days? - mom2abcd 20:34 Mar 8 (0)
      • Thanks Jann you've been very helpful. nt - Belinda 16:42 Mar 7 (0)

Need help w/ topics & resources for Senior year literature & history. - Carmen & Co. 9:15 Mar 7 (34)

• recommend new folger library edition for reading shakespeare . . . - kate in seattle 16:39 Mar 7 (1)
  • Yes! We love these editions, too! [nt] - Jenny in Florida 4:57 Mar 8 (0)
• First you need to figure out how to add a few more hours to a day (then share this secret with me) (Shakespearean resource inside) - Jane in NC 13:27 Mar 7 (1)
  • Thanks for the resources. . . and, naw, next year actually will take - Carmen & Co. 17:33 Mar 7 (0)
• Philosophy . . . (m) - Tina in Ouray, CO 12:50 Mar 7 (20)
  • Tina, the copy on Amazon says "volume one" - are there others? nm - LisaNY 16:21 Mar 8 (2)
    • You can get this in one volume or a two volume set. (m) - Tina in Ouray 17:06 Mar 8 (1)
      • Thanks, Tina. I'll keep looking. The used one I saw on Amazon said Volume I. nm - LisaNY 5:55 Mar 9 (0)
  • Our philosophy reading list for this semester - Jenny in Florida 4:48 Mar 8 (1)
    • Thanks, Taz & I will take a gander at these resources, too. I'm - Carmen & Company 8:44 Mar 8 (0)
  • THANK YOU, THANK YOU, and THANK YOU! Can yuh tell I'm excited? nm - Carmen & Co. 18:49 Mar 7 (1)
    • Uh, yeuh! <g> Enjoy. (nt) - Tina in Ouray 22:14 Mar 7 (0)
  • ;-) I'm not sure what to think when Tina in Ouray calls something "very readable" . . . - Luann in ID 17:28 Mar 7 (12)
    • reading and understanding while I am pregnant is not the problem, but as all my friends say . . . - kate in seattle 0:41 Mar 8 (1)
      • LOL. Really funny! So true, so true. nt - Luann in ID 8:27 Mar 8 (0)
    • Definitely readable...(m) - Kathleen 22:24 Mar 7 (1)
      • Thanks, Kathleen, but I'd put both your sons in Tina's category (geniuses, or rather -- genii). ;-) m - Luann in ID 8:33 Mar 8 (0)
    • Readability . . .(m) - Tina in Ouray 22:13 Mar 7 (1)
      • Well, I *am* pregnant, but you might have talked me into it anyway, since you had such a good point . . . - Luann in ID 8:41 Mar 8 (0)
    • Luann, the text is VERY readable! If you shop via Amazon often, you - Carmen & Co. 18:48 Mar 7 (5)
      • Thanks for the tip. I'll try this today to see if my pregnant brain can handle it. nt - Luann in ID 8:35 Mar 8 (0)
      • link to text preview - Lynne, who is always interested in Tina's reccomendations 8:34 Mar 8 (3)
        • It didn't work...trying again. - Lynne 8:37 Mar 8 (2)
          • How 'bout a copy and paste version? - Lynne, now feeling foolish 8:38 Mar 8 (1)
            • Thanks, and don't worry about it. The links haven't been working for me either. nt - Luann in ID 8:42 Mar 8 (0)
• Not much help, but.... - Melissa B 11:39 Mar 7 (0)
• I really liked SWB's TWEM as a guide for our literature study last year (m) - LisaNY 10:16 Mar 7 (3)
  • We like TWEM, own 2 copies, & used TWEM since 9th grade. We never - Carmen & Co. 10:39 Mar 7 (2)
    • You're welcome, Carmen. It's such a great book. :o) nm - LisaNY 11:30 Mar 7 (1)
      • Yes! nm - Nan in Mass - cheering madly ;) 15:41 Mar 8 (0)
• Re: wars, wars and more wars.... - Lynne 10:15 Mar 7 (3)
  • Re: wars, wars and more wars.... - kate in seattle 16:36 Mar 7 (0)
  • Lynn, - Carmen & Co. 10:57 Mar 7 (1)
    • Yes, that is the one! Sorry it took a little while... - Lynne 7:46 Mar 8 (0)

About Johnson's A History of the American People... - Cathy in KY 9:10 Mar 7 (5)

• My Pet Peeve - Moira in MA 17:59 Mar 7 (1)
  • Re: My Pet Peeve - Tina in Ouray 19:00 Mar 7 (0)
• Agreeing with the others . . . and more - Luann in ID 15:22 Mar 7 (0)
• Re: About Johnson's A History of the American People... - Tina in Ouray 13:08 Mar 7 (0)
• Re: About Johnson's A History of the American People... - lisawj 12:53 Mar 7 (0)

Looking for a Consumer Math program ..... any suggestions? - Judy 8:43 Mar 7 (4)

• Thanks, ladies! (nt) - Judy 18:05 Mar 10 (0)
• We just started MUS Stewardship math and like it so far. (nt) - Sabrina in NY 15:36 Mar 7 (0)
• not sure, but doesn't Jacob's have a textbook like this? nt - Hoggirl 11:04 Mar 7 (1)
  • Perhaps you are thinking of Jacobs' Math: A Human Endeavor. As far as I know, it does not cover consumer math topics. *nm - Kareni 12:02 Mar 7 (0)

Robin in TX, I found the site with distinguished diploma requirements... - Ang in TX 8:43 Mar 7 (5)

• Thank you so much! I don't know why I couldn't find that. Did you notice... - Robin in Tx 8:52 Mar 7 (4)
  • Well, here is what I plan to do... - Ang in TX 17:25 Mar 7 (0)
  • Just so you know...m - Susan in TX 11:27 Mar 7 (2)
    • What about Conceptual Physics..... - Melody In Tx 20:50 Mar 7 (0)
    • Yes, Susan, that is my understanding also.nm - Ang in TX 17:28 Mar 7 (0)

Movie version of Les Miserables -- how did you like the 1998 version with Liam Neeson & Uma Thurman? nt - ereks mom 7:34 Mar 7 (5)

• While I like the movie...(m) - Kathleen 7:45 Mar 7 (1)
  • Hmmm... Do you know of one that adheres to the book? nt - ereks mom 9:45 Mar 7 (0)
• Also looking for a good movie version of A Tale of Two Cities. Amy suggestions? nt - ereks mom 7:38 Mar 7 (2)
  • Is the b&w 1935 version the best? How closely does the movie's plot follow that of the book? nt - ereks mom 9:46 Mar 7 (1)
    • The 1935 version is a CLASSIC (m) - Linda in NE 11:00 Mar 7 (0)

Lest you think I have all the answers... - LoriM 7:27 Mar 7 (17)

• Actually this kind of discussion really helps me. - Belinda 16:13 Mar 7 (2)
  • Re: Actually this kind of discussion really helps me. - Debbie in Ohio 8:03 Mar 8 (0)
  • It was an all-drama day - LoriM 19:05 Mar 7 (0)
• Sounds like my hormonal dd. (nt) - Jan P. 14:46 Mar 7 (0)
• Re: Lest you think I have all the answers... - Christy Walters 10:32 Mar 7 (2)
  • Thanks; after 26 years of teaching math, I thought I had all the answers. GRIN. (nt) - LoriM 12:41 Mar 7 (1)
    • I'm just a baby then--only been teaching math for 20 years--and my 16 yo dd has many "math" days just like your 14yo dd! nt - Jann in TX 14:20 Mar 7 (0)
• Oh, poor dd (and poor you!) - Maverick 10:19 Mar 7 (1)
  • Thanks...Can't help AND won't let me help is probably the situation here! (nt) - LoriM 12:40 Mar 7 (0)
• word problems - Debbie in Ohio 8:53 Mar 7 (5)
  • Actually, that's exactly the method I would advise most parents... - LoriM 12:39 Mar 7 (4)
    • My son considers it a sign of weakness to do any steps at all for word problems... - Nan in Mass 15:47 Mar 8 (0)
    • My youngest is similar -- very inclined to fling a math book across the room if she can't get it easily! sm - Debbie in Ohio 13:58 Mar 7 (0)
    • Curious about something... - Jane in NC 13:15 Mar 7 (1)
      • Yes, it's very weird... - LoriM 18:55 Mar 7 (0)
• Thank you for book suggestion - Jules in GA 7:51 Mar 7 (1)
  • You are welcome; I love those little yellow books. (nt) - LoriM 12:41 Mar 7 (0)

Great article on Information Literacy - LoriM 7:17 Mar 7 (1)

• Very timely for us. Thank you LoriM (nm) - Laura in WA 12:50 Mar 7 (0)

My ds is not having any retention with Teaching Textbook. What else can I use? - Judy 6:20 Mar 7 (7)

• My dd had this problem with TT. I think it is because - Claire 8:06 Mar 7 (0)
• We had this problem too... - Christy in CO 6:49 Mar 7 (5)
  • Re: We had this problem too with TT Algebra 1 - what would you suggest instead?... - JudyW 10:15 Mar 7 (4)
    • We were replacing TT Pre-Alg. I think the BCM is Pre-Alg. nt - Christy in CO 12:23 Mar 7 (0)
    • Lial's Introductory Algebra or Beginning Algebra... - Jann in TX 10:31 Mar 7 (2)
      • We didn't like Beginning Algebra. - Jan P. 14:50 Mar 7 (1)
        • My tutoring boys have enjoyed the word problems in Intro... - Jann in TX 19:31 Mar 7 (0)

TOG users....help me figure this out...would this work? - Busy Bee 5:35 Mar 7 (10)

• Thanks everyone!....nt - Busy Bee 17:04 Mar 7 (0)
• Just don't miss the Rhetoric readings for year 1 at some point. They are too good and too important to miss! (more) - leslie 15:06 Mar 7 (0)
• Rhetoric level is quite rigorous (more) - Brigid in NC 7:27 Mar 7 (1)
  • Forgot to mention the credit question - Brigid in NC 7:30 Mar 7 (0)
• I would not recommend starting at the rhetoric level with an 8th grader.. - Lisa in Wa 6:54 Mar 7 (5)
  • Thanks...m - Busy Bee 7:28 Mar 7 (4)
    • Let me add in addition to this you could also look at... - Lisa in Wa 8:27 Mar 7 (3)
      • I really like this plan.....m - Busy Bee 10:06 Mar 7 (2)
        • No problem on all the questions...ask away! To answer some.. - Lisa in Wa 11:19 Mar 7 (1)
          • Thanks Lisa, that really helps me!.....nt - Busy Bee 17:03 Mar 7 (0)

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History is considering offering short, online courses on marine science (cross post from gen, board) - Kathy in MD 5:25 Mar 7 (0)

Home2Teach online writing courses feedback needed! - momto3 4:16 Mar 7 (7)

• Thanks so much! I am wondering now about the assignments...m - momto3 11:24 Mar 7 (1)
  • Re: Thanks so much! I am wondering now about the assignments...m - mom2three 21:12 Mar 8 (0)
• Yep! Great service & excellent price. If you can start from - Carmen & Co. 9:44 Mar 7 (0)
• A Second Opinion - Malissa 9:35 Mar 7 (1)
  • We also got very frustrated with Eileen - Osmosis Mom 15:04 Mar 7 (0)
• It was quite good.. (m) - mom2three 9:30 Mar 7 (0)
• My sons have taken several of the classes offered with great results!...nt - Pam 9:17 Mar 7 (0)

Suggestions for Greek - Juanetta 23:28 Mar 6 (1)

• Re: Suggestions for Greek - Mary in KY 13:22 Mar 7 (0)

answer to spielvogel question below - kate in seattle 21:07 Mar 6 (4)

• thanks - did you create the schedule for it yourself? nt - laughing lioness 8:56 Mar 7 (3)
  • scheduling - kate in seattle 9:15 Mar 7 (2)
    • wow. another ? - laughing lioness 9:32 Mar 7 (1)
      • another answer! - kate in seattle 17:07 Mar 7 (0)

POLL: Favorite Algebra I & II Curriculum? nt - Christy in CO 20:29 Mar 6 (33)

• Chalk Dust. We've used it for Alg. I, Geom, Alg. II, & Precalc. nt - KimAnn in VA 16:50 Mar 7 (2)
  • Ditto on Chalkdust nt - Andrea 5:08 Mar 10 (0)
  • Ditto on Chalkdust nt - Andrea 4:56 Mar 10 (0)
• I'm a little biased, but... - Christy Walters 14:12 Mar 7 (0)
• Depending on the child: Dolciani, Lial's & Foerster's. nm - Carmen & Co. 9:47 Mar 7 (0)
• For solid Math foundation Foerster - Colby 6:59 Mar 7 (4)
  • May I jump in with a question? Is Foerster well-explained in the book, so a parent can teach it? Do I need both the solutions manual and the TE? Thanks! nt - Anita in PA 8:27 Mar 7 (1)
    • I think the T. Ed is worth the $ - Sharon in MD 19:12 Mar 7 (0)
  • Is there anywhere to view Foerster math books? nt - Christy in CO 7:45 Mar 7 (1)
    • Bought used Algebra 1 for $10. - Co 10:34 Mar 7 (0)
• Lial's Introductory Algebra and Intermediate Algebra. My kids think it is the BEST for explanations. nt - Jean in Wisc 6:33 Mar 7 (16)
  • If you use this series make sure you get Into to Algebra for Alg.1. - Jan P. 14:24 Mar 9 (0)
  • I really like the Lial series... - Jann in TX 9:59 Mar 7 (0)
  • What is the Lial's sequence? I'm using BCM right now.... - Christy in CO 6:51 Mar 7 (13)
    • Lial's Intermediate Algebra is a little short of being everything covered in Algebra 2.(m) - Colby Math Major 6:57 Mar 7 (12)
      • Why intermediate is not Algebra 2! - Colby 10:32 Mar 7 (1)
        • Right...Intermediate Algebra is to prepare students for College Algebra - LoriM 11:56 Mar 7 (0)
      • This is not my understanding (m) - Michelle in MO 8:18 Mar 7 (1)
        • Again, I'm not a "math" person, but it was my sincere understanding (m) - Michelle in MO 11:17 Mar 7 (0)
      • Not quite... - LoriM 7:24 Mar 7 (5)
        • Where in this does 'basic college math' come in? nt - Debbie in Ohio 8:58 Mar 7 (4)
          • BCM is a Pre-Algebra course. nt - Jann in TX 9:54 Mar 7 (0)
          • You would typically use the Basic College Math text before Lial's Introductory Algebra. (m) - Michelle in MO 9:28 Mar 7 (2)
            • That works sometimes - LoriM 9:49 Mar 7 (1)
              • For us, the typical Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II sequence seems to work best. It definitely depends on the kid's ability. nt - Michelle in MO 10:50 Mar 7 (0)
      • I thought College Algebra was more like an Algebra 3? nm - Deb in PA, not a math major and hoping this is not a stupid question 7:08 Mar 7 (1)
        • It's more a recap (see my post above) (nt) - LoriM 7:25 Mar 7 (0)
• Jacobs, Foerster and Thinkwell ! - Sharon in MD 21:09 Mar 6 (5)
  • Question about Foerster - Juanetta 1:50 Mar 7 (4)
    • I each each concept, but it doesn't take long, not is it required everyday since you often spend 2-4 days pre section. - SusanAR 8:39 Mar 7 (1)
      • Can you interpret my typing mistakes? nt - SusanAR 8:40 Mar 7 (0)
    • I did not have to teach it, but (m) - Sharon in MD 6:01 Mar 7 (0)
    • I had to teach but it was a non-mathy kid. (nm) - Susan in IL 5:53 Mar 7 (0)

Planning for next year: Feedback on specific Potter's School classes - LynnG in Hawaii 19:31 Mar 6 (12)

• Here's what we - Cynde 20:12 Mar 7 (2)
  • Cynde, what great feedback! Thanks so much . . . - LynnG in Hawaii 8:24 Mar 8 (0)
  • Here's what we've taken. Oops - hit the wrong key. sm ... - Cynde 20:15 Mar 7 (0)
• Lynn - don't have time to post now, but will try to get to it tonight. - Cynde 8:37 Mar 7 (0)
• Lynn, Q. for you... - LisaNY 6:25 Mar 7 (6)
  • No, my dd dropped Latin I at Christmas . . . - LynnG in Hawaii 9:17 Mar 7 (1)
    • Just to clarify - I don't have any dc in classes at Potter's (m) - LisaNY 14:43 Mar 7 (0)
  • I've dd in Latin I at present - currently starting ch 12. nt - Cynde 8:36 Mar 7 (3)
    • Thank you. How does she like it? nm - LisaNY 14:44 Mar 7 (2)
      • She likes it ... - Cynde 20:20 Mar 7 (1)
        • Thanks for sharing that. I'm glad to hear she will continue with it. :o) nm - LisaNY 12:46 Mar 8 (0)
• Please post your feedback on specific TPS classes here! nt - LynnG in Hawaii 19:34 Mar 6 (0)

Anyone use History Odyssey level three? - BuildingBlocks 18:39 Mar 6 (3)

• Re: Anyone use History Odyssey level three? - Jan P. 14:29 Mar 9 (1)
  • Re: Anyone use History Odyssey level three? - BuildingBlocks 14:51 Mar 9 (0)
• Actually, any of the levels? Anyone?? nt - BuildingBlocks 12:02 Mar 7 (0)

What version of Aristophanes do you recommend? Invitation to the Classics likes Hadas, but the reviews at Amazon all hate it. So... what do YOU like? Thanks so much! nt - readwithem 18:14 Mar 6 (10)

• This discussion makes me think of the two movies "The Birds" and "The Frogs". (LOL!). nt - Jan P. 14:32 Mar 9 (0)
• Since we already had a copy of Hadas on the bookshelf, we went with it... - Jane in NC 4:11 Mar 7 (4)
  • Frogs - kate in seattle 9:18 Mar 7 (3)
    • No I didn't know about the pool... - Jane in NC 13:41 Mar 7 (2)
      • i think there is something in the song "invocation" - kate in seattle 16:44 Mar 7 (1)
        • You are a good mum! (nt) - Jane in NC 17:02 Mar 7 (0)
• I would wonder why you are reading aristophanes rather than some other greek drama - kate in seattle 20:56 Mar 6 (3)
  • Hmmm... well, both SWB and ITTC recommend it - and SWB's description of The Birds whet my dd's appetite to read it. I'm not sure what you mean by "new comedy" - can you explain? Thanks... nt - readwithem 21:02 Mar 6 (2)
    • okay, i was wrong - and not for the first time today either! - kate in seattle 21:19 Mar 6 (1)
      • Please don't crawl back - I've really appreciated your input. I need all the hand-holding I can get when it comes to the ancients! Thanks so much for taking the time to respond. Really. :) nt - readwithem 2:50 Mar 7 (0)

Accounting.. can anyone recommend a good program? - mom2abcd 17:29 Mar 6 (5)

• We're using the AO program. m ... - Cynde 18:32 Mar 7 (3)
  • Thank you so much, Cynde! - mom2abcd 22:30 Mar 7 (2)
    • AO Accounting scheduling - Cynde 4:55 Mar 8 (1)
      • Thanks, Cynde! - mom2abcd 20:48 Mar 8 (0)
• will try to post tonight nt - Cynde 10:09 Mar 7 (0)

Looking for birthday present---my oldest dd is interested in writing (m) - Michelle in MO 17:22 Mar 6 (3)

• My 10th gr dd has a WD subscription. The other two girls (college freshmen) in her little "writing club" also subscribe. nt - Anna 4:18 Mar 7 (0)
• I gave my 16 year old dd a subscription to Writer's Digest. magazine. sm - Susan M in WA 18:21 Mar 6 (1)
  • Thanks for the recommendation and the link! I'll check this out! nt - Michlle in MO 2:21 Mar 7 (0)

Link to CNN article on college applications for homeschoolers.... - Claire 16:29 Mar 6 (2)

• My dd got into UC Riverside under the pilot homeschool admissions program described in this article. - Caron 16:52 Mar 6 (1)
  • My guess is, they're all watching UCR to see how it goes... - Laurel in CA 9:20 Mar 7 (0)

Science Roots - Robin in DFW 16:28 Mar 6 (4)

• Re: Science Roots - Chelsea in Tn 17:39 Mar 6 (3)
  • Re: Science Roots - Robin in DFW 17:46 Mar 6 (2)
    • Re: Biology labs was Science Roots - Chelsea in Tn 17:21 Mar 7 (1)
      • Chelsea, can you list the labs for me? (sm) - Barbara B. 9:18 Mar 8 (0)

Rod and Staff composition enough for HS? - Trish 16:19 Mar 6 (0)

Pros / Cons of TT Geometry vs. Jacobs vs. Geometry in Dolciani Series - Chelsea in Tn 15:24 Mar 6 (3)

• Thank you! I will take a look at Jacobs. nt - Chelsea in TN 7:40 Mar 7 (0)
• I can't offer comparisons, but I can tell you we loved Jacobs (m) - Sharon in Md 20:41 Mar 6 (1)
  • Kolbe has a guide to go with Jacob's Algebra which assign problems. nt - MIch elle 5:13 Mar 7 (0)

Any opinions of Progeny Press and/or Writesmith Craftsman? nt - Amy in MT 14:16 Mar 6 (2)

• We've used several PP guides. (m) - FloridaLisa 19:55 Mar 6 (0)
• Oops! That was supposed to be Wordsmith Craftsman :) nt - Amy in MT 14:18 Mar 6 (0)

Carrie in NC Thanks...(m) - Clara in Miami 14:10 Mar 6 (2)

• What's your SIL's name ?? (nt) - Clara in Miami 14:11 Mar 6 (1)
  • Re: What's your SIL's name ?? - Carrie 8:21 Mar 7 (0)

Italian for High School - Melissa 13:20 Mar 6 (1)

• Re: Italian for High School - MaryM 13:30 Mar 6 (0)

Robin in TX, I posted a reply to you below! nt - Lynne 11:01 Mar 6 (2)

• About the legacy... - Lynne 16:36 Mar 6 (1)
  • Amen, Lynne. It's a shame, really... you are exactly right. nt - Robin in Tx 18:16 Mar 6 (0)

Math recommendations for Alg 1 needed. Bright dd but dyslexic... - Paz 10:58 Mar 6 (7)

• Any. Ds did well with Lial's without any problem. nm - Carmen & Co. 9:48 Mar 7 (0)
• Thanks, your posts were helpful. I let you know what we end up with. nt - Paz 4:18 Mar 7 (0)
• Math Relief is also video taught. No reading the book required. :o) nt - K-FL 17:13 Mar 6 (0)
• Not a curriculum, but a suggestion... - Nan in Mass 13:18 Mar 6 (2)
  • What is... - Rebecca in IL 14:18 Mar 6 (1)
    • New Elementary Math - It's from Singapore. NEM1 is part prealgebra, part algebra, part geometry for 7th grade. nm - Nan in Mass 18:23 Mar 6 (0)
• Teaching Text, Math-U-See, and Chalkdust have teaching videos; student isn't reliant *only* on reading a textbook that way. (nt) - Lori D. 12:25 Mar 6 (0)

Clara- I posted about the Iditarod below! NT - Carrie in NC 10:46 Mar 6 (3)

• HI, Carrie! I've been meaning to ask you... - Robin in Tx 10:51 Mar 6 (2)
  • Hi Robin...Worldviews Camp - Carrie in NC 8:28 Mar 7 (1)
    • Thank you, Carrie (m) - Robin in Tx 9:09 Mar 7 (0)

If looking ahead to possbily dual-enrollment, should my ds do chemistry at home? . . . - Kimm in WA 10:17 Mar 6 (6)

• If it were me... - Betty 11:26 Mar 6 (4)
  • Thanks, all. That's what I was thinking, but just making sure! nt - Kimm in WA 18:40 Mar 6 (0)
  • That's what our son did too. nm - Janet in WA 16:50 Mar 6 (0)
  • Yep... this is what we did w/ our twins (m) - Ria 12:29 Mar 6 (0)
  • I agree... - LoriM 11:38 Mar 6 (0)
• Re: If looking ahead to possbily dual-enrollment, should my ds do chemistry at home? . . . - Cedarmom 11:02 Mar 6 (0)

Kathleen, I posted a follow up history spine question to our thread below. nt - Sharon in MD 9:44 Mar 6 (0)

British poetry-- need advice - liz 9:34 Mar 6 (2)

• My 2c: There's lots of British poetry but I would choose several from the ROMANTIC period as an introduction - DollyM 10:46 Mar 6 (1)
  • Thanks very much for your ideas. (m) - liz 17:48 Mar 6 (0)

Henle and adding in Additional reading... - Mel In Tx 9:31 Mar 6 (5)

• A vote for Lingua Latina per se illustata here - Moira in MA 6:05 Mar 7 (0)
• Thanks all that is what I was thinking...some additional reading with less dead bodies. nm - Mel In Tx 20:43 Mar 6 (0)
• My son enjoyed the passages about dead bodies floating in the river, but - LH 18:54 Mar 6 (0)
• I've used Ecce Romani and the Latin Vulgate. nt - Laura in CT 12:01 Mar 6 (0)
• LOL! I know what she means! I think it would be fine to begin Cambridge. nm - LisaNY 9:56 Mar 6 (0)

Need help with teaching writing... - ALisonP 9:26 Mar 6 (0)

Has anyone's kids studied abroad? (m) - Rachel in OK 9:24 Mar 6 (2)

• several exchange organizations - kate in seattle 13:46 Mar 6 (0)
• Personally, I wouldn't let one of my highschool students study abroad (m) - Ria 12:31 Mar 6 (0)

Teaching the Essay & Teaching the Research Paper by Robin Finley (of Analytical Grammar fame)...Reviews/comments...? (nt) - Margaret H 9:07 Mar 6 (1)

• Many people seem to like... - Stacey L in Canada 9:49 Mar 6 (0)

What geometry text??? - jak of in 8:23 Mar 6 (3)

• I used Jacobs 2nd ed.... - Anita in PA 18:08 Mar 6 (1)
  • A second vote for Jacobs - Sharon in MD 20:48 Mar 6 (0)
• I mean...what should I pick...there's too many choices! Any suggestions? Would like feedback on texts in above post. Thanks! nt - jak of in 11:46 Mar 6 (0)

I love it when we make headlines at Yahoo News - Kramer 7:59 Mar 6 (1)

• Great article. I love the last line. :o) nm - LisaNY 8:38 Mar 6 (0)

Brave Writer has 1-5 slots left for their SAT/ACT Essay Writing course. . . more - Carmen & Co. 7:27 Mar 6 (11)

• Are you familiar with this, Carmen? - mom2abcd 21:01 Mar 6 (9)
  • We're registered & will begin classes in May. Bravewriter is great. . . - Carmen & Co. 9:59 Mar 7 (5)
    • Did you guys use the book or online classes? - mom2abcd 22:36 Mar 7 (4)
      • I finally gave in last fall and purchased The Writer's Jungle manual. We also. . . - Carmen & Co. 7:48 Mar 8 (1)
        • Sounds good! THX. nt - mom2abcd 21:04 Mar 8 (0)
      • Ds used the content from the online class, although I have the Help for High School book as well. The feedback was key, I think. Reading others' feedback was very valuable. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:40 Mar 8 (1)
        • I hear ya! And if you can save thousands... :o) nt - mom2abcd 21:03 Mar 8 (0)
  • My son gained 140 points on the writing section... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 5:51 Mar 7 (2)
    • What a testimony to Julie's class! Thanks for sharing. - mom2abcd 22:37 Mar 7 (1)
      • Once the essays start, two (?) essays a week, three tops, IIRC. And yeah, ds had... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 6:42 Mar 8 (0)
• Link to Brave Writer inside. . . - Carmen & Co. 7:28 Mar 6 (0)

Pam "SFSOM" in MD: THANK YOU!. I'll email you later, okay. nm - Carmen & Co. 7:24 Mar 6 (1)

• :-) nt - Pam "SFOSM" in MD 8:20 Mar 6 (0)

History Channel programming for Today through Friday - Carmen & Co. 7:13 Mar 6 (2)

• I know; I saw this schedule and it looked really great! Just wondering how to fit some of it in! Thanks! nt - Michelle in MO 9:22 Mar 6 (0)
• Thanks! nt - Basketmaker Amy (formerly one of the Amy in FL!) 7:31 Mar 6 (0)

Can someone explain this math problem?? - Gamom3 7:00 Mar 6 (1)

• Re: Can someone explain this math problem?? - Christy Walters 7:33 Mar 6 (0)

What are you using Economics?...thx - Gamom3 6:47 Mar 6 (6)

• We are using... - Sabrina in NY 15:31 Mar 6 (0)
• Re: What are you using Economics?...thx - Kathleen 13:14 Mar 6 (0)
• Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell & Uncle Eric books (nt) - laughing lioness 13:11 Mar 6 (2)
  • I have looked at the Uncle Eric books...which ones did you use?...nt - Gamom3 14:36 Mar 6 (1)
    • ancient Rome, Justice and Penny Candy (m) - laughing lioness 8:54 Mar 7 (0)
• This is what we used .... - Cynde 12:25 Mar 6 (0)

FYI: Auto insurance discounts for specific driver's education programs - Schmittgirlz 6:27 Mar 6 (0)

At what age did you start looking into scholarship info. and college planning? nt - Christy in CO 6:24 Mar 6 (2)

• Before 11th grade. nt - Raders Fan 10:06 Mar 6 (1)
  • That is, for scholarships. Wish we had started earlier. For college, we started at the end of 8th. nt - Raders Fan 11:15 Mar 6 (0)

Help! What do I need to do to get the "good student" auto insurance discount? - Schmittgirlz 6:19 Mar 6 (7)

• Our insurance company asked us to send a copy of ds's report card, so I printed one up and sent it in. nt - ereks mom 14:04 Mar 8 (0)
• Depends on the company. USAA just asked us over the phone, "Is he a good student?" We said, "Yep", and voila, we had the discount. nm - Janet in WA 12:13 Mar 6 (0)
• My dh just called and explained that we hs'ed...! We then received it. - Gwen in VA 10:20 Mar 6 (0)
• Depends - Susan in IL 10:16 Mar 6 (0)
• Our insurance company... - ILmomto4 10:09 Mar 6 (0)
• Re: Help! What do I need to do to get the "good student" auto insurance discount? - Linda in TX 6:27 Mar 6 (1)
  • Re: Help! What do I need to do to get the "good student" auto insurance discount? - Schmittgirlz 6:30 Mar 6 (0)

TOG users, anyone put a 9th grader into dialectic rather than rhetoric? - Quiver0f10 5:54 Mar 6 (6)

• Thanks, ladies! nt - Quiver0f10 9:04 Mar 6 (0)
• By all means, do start him at *his* level and you can work him up to R-level later in the year or even next year. Nothing magical about starting R-level in 9th gr. nt - Anna 8:44 Mar 6 (0)
• Re: TOG users, anyone put a 9th grader into dialectic rather than rhetoric? - Janice in NJ 7:55 Mar 6 (0)
• I actually kept my 10th grader in the Dialectic for half the year... - Lisa in Wa 7:05 Mar 6 (0)
• that's the beauty of it, isn't it Jean? - Jodi-FL 6:07 Mar 6 (1)
  • Thanks! I do feel he will do well to ease into it and will stick with my plans nt - Quiver0f10 6:22 Mar 6 (0)

Do your teens ever just get so stressed out? - Kelli in TN 5:50 Mar 6 (4)

• a couple of things... - laughing lioness 13:17 Mar 6 (0)
• Thank you....more.... - Kelli in TN 8:19 Mar 6 (0)
• We're dealing with the same over here, sigh. . . - Carmen & Co. 7:41 Mar 6 (0)
• Yes, we've had the same problem here (m) - Michelle in MO 7:10 Mar 6 (0)

Trying one more time: Anybody use online classes from Apex Learning? ... - Lynne 5:50 Mar 6 (2)

• We're using Apex - Linda Bags 16:30 Mar 6 (0)
• Re: Trying one more time: Anybody use online classes from Apex Learning? ... - Linda Baggs 16:17 Mar 6 (0)

two of my teens are off to page at the Capitol this week-my question is - Jodi-FL 5:40 Mar 6 (3)

• My kids did this same thing here last week.... - Bev in B'ville 6:28 Mar 6 (2)
  • how did you apply for this?--nt - marianne 18:01 Mar 6 (1)
    • here's how we did it - Bev in B'ville 19:03 Mar 6 (0)

For those who use TOG, what subjects do you put on your transcript for those 4 years? Thanks! nt. - Michelle in GA 5:32 Mar 6 (0)

What do you think - Teaching Textbooks Algebra I for dc that will probably repeat algebra... - MIch elle 5:19 Mar 6 (0)

Someone posted, a LONG time ago, a link for free Latin and Greek materials, forums, etc. Any clue? <nt> - Pamela 5:09 Mar 6 (2)

• http://www.textkit.com/ -- Link enclosed - Michele in MN 5:10 Mar 6 (1)
  • You are INCREDIBLY FAST!!!!!! Thanks!!! <nt> - Pamela 5:11 Mar 6 (0)

Notgrass' EWH Literature Schedule - Sabrina in AZ 21:47 Mar 5 (2)

• Re: Notgrass' EWH Literature Schedule - Emily in IL 5:42 Mar 6 (1)
  • Thanks so much! nt - Sabrina in AZ 7:56 Mar 6 (0)

Would we need more English Grammar when we've completed Harvey's Revised? If so, what would you suggest? (nt) - Deborah 19:47 Mar 5 (0)

This week's literature discussion w/3 14-15yo girls.... - Laurel in CA 17:13 Mar 5 (1)

• Well, I guess it was a school, not an orphanage, but still! nt - Laurel in CA 17:13 Mar 5 (0)

How much Henle is enough? - Cathy in KY 16:56 Mar 5 (7)

• If you read Father Henle's Introduction at the beginning of Henle I (m) - Michelle in MO 2:57 Mar 6 (0)
• Henle FY Unit 1-7 = one year, Entire Henle FY book is two years - LH 19:28 Mar 5 (0)
• Re: How much Henle is enough? - Kathleen 17:36 Mar 5 (4)
  • thanks! That's what I was thinking.... - Cathy in KY 18:22 Mar 5 (3)
    • That's what I thought too. FY = 1st year; and SY = 2nd year - LH 19:31 Mar 5 (2)
      • I look at it this way...(m) - Kathleen 20:55 Mar 5 (1)
        • Makes sense to me - LH 21:15 Mar 5 (0)

Reading Between the Lines by Gene E. Veith - April in WA 16:36 Mar 5 (1)

• Oh, yes, I agree. This is a great book. Not a study guide per se, but did you notice the reading list in the appendix? With a little work, one could craft his own study guide. FYI if you've not read the book, link inside to the preface and first chapter online. - Janie 11:46 Mar 6 (0)

Does anyone here use TOG for the high school level? Do you like it? nt - Karie 14:44 Mar 5 (4)

• We are in our 5th year of using TOG...(more) - Kathy D 16:56 Mar 5 (0)
• I did! (m) - Kathleen 14:47 Mar 5 (2)
  • Re: I did! (m) - SusanAR 15:36 Mar 5 (1)
    • Well, you could try...(m) - Kathleen 15:43 Mar 5 (0)

So if I choose Lials Intro Algebra next year should we do Algebra 2 next or Geometry? nt - Belinda 13:01 Mar 5 (4)

• Thanks. I think we'll do Geometry next. nt - Belinda 19:48 Mar 5 (0)
• Per a previous discussion, you can do in whatever order but you want to make sure to finish Geometry before taking the SAT's. m - kj in nc 13:16 Mar 5 (0)
• I'm not a math expert like many here, but this has been our experience and my recommendation (m) - Michelle in MO 13:15 Mar 5 (1)
  • This was my experience too - Christi/NC 13:26 Mar 5 (0)

Bringing this to the top: Schools and acceptance rates. - Belinda 12:59 Mar 5 (2)

• We're in the middle of the process for the first time so we aren't very experienced, but (m) - Gwen in VA 14:45 Mar 5 (1)
  • Wow, you've had great experiences. - Belinda 19:51 Mar 5 (0)

Upper level Latin. Would you use Latin for Christian Trivium or Henle? m - kj in nc 12:22 Mar 5 (0)

Can someone compare Lial's Intro. Algebra with Jacob's Algebra. nt - kj in nc 12:18 Mar 5 (0)

Could you recommend a good American History Spine? Please help. - Sharon in MD 11:35 Mar 5 (15)

• I can recommend two...(m) - Kathleen 11:57 Mar 5 (14)
  • Thanks Kathleen, looking forward to hearing more. nt - Sharon in Md 14:06 Mar 5 (10)
    • Re: Thanks Kathleen, looking forward to hearing more. nt - Kathleen 16:21 Mar 5 (9)
      • A follow up question about A Patriot's History - Sharon in Md 9:43 Mar 6 (8)
        • Re: A follow up question about A Patriot's History - Kathleen 10:06 Mar 6 (7)
          • Thanks so much, I missed part of the information before. - Sharon in MD 21:07 Mar 6 (0)
          • What time of year is it usually on sale- or is it random? The - SusanAR 10:44 Mar 6 (5)
            • another possibility for Gov is Thinkwell - Sharon in Md 21:05 Mar 6 (0)
            • I'm not sure how their schedule works...(m) - Kathleen 12:20 Mar 6 (2)
              • Thanks, Kathleen. I will call teaching Company. and I'll check out the gov resources. nt - SusanAR 15:30 Mar 6 (1)
                • Hey, Susan, let us know what they say about the sale dates! Pretty please! - Sharon in Md 20:58 Mar 6 (0)
            • I suppose that should be: "... or is the sale random..." Sorry for the confusing antecedent. - SusanAR 11:27 Mar 6 (0)
  • Kathleen, - Jean in Wisc. 12:02 Mar 5 (2)
    • Re: Kathleen, - Kathleen 12:24 Mar 5 (1)
      • Thanks! nt - Jean in Wisc. 12:34 Mar 5 (0)

holding an 8th grader back -- (carryoever from discussion further down) - Gwen in VA 11:28 Mar 5 (23)

• Held back two dds - May 14:21 Mar 7 (0)
• Re: Many division I and II athletes are 19+ as freshmen nt - kranmer 17:44 Mar 6 (0)
• My ds will graduate one month before turning 19,... - Merry 15:41 Mar 6 (0)
• Thank you all so much for your thoughts (m) - Gwen in VA 9:45 Mar 6 (0)
• Held Taz back & it was the BEST thing I could have ever done--he thinks so, too! very long reply. . . - Carmen & Co. 8:38 Mar 6 (0)
• Gwen -- we held our older son back before starting school; he has an April birthday, too, and... - Lori D. 7:51 Mar 6 (0)
• Can I offer another POV? - Diana in OR 22:54 Mar 5 (4)
  • Just a thought: Instead of holding back, could you just allow him to take... - Lori D. 7:08 Mar 6 (3)
    • Interesting that this is not unusual in Ontario now - Ruth in Ottawa 9:21 Mar 6 (0)
    • That's exactly what we do, Lori D. nm - Carmen & Co. 8:50 Mar 6 (0)
    • That's kind of my plan but I'm still working on the details. nt - Diana in OR 8:44 Mar 6 (0)
• I'm seriously considering holding my youngest back a year before starting hs. - Angel 17:17 Mar 5 (0)
• I'm not there yet, and I have 3 girls, but I personally think the age of 18 for graduation is very arbitrary (m) - Michelle in MO 16:47 Mar 5 (0)
• Have you heard SWB talk about her students? - Carole in DE 15:45 Mar 5 (2)
  • Just wondering how this would affect his health insurance - lovemykids 13:53 Mar 7 (0)
  • Great advise! Taz is mulling over the idea of a gap year to travel & work. nm - Carmen & Co. 8:52 Mar 6 (0)
• We've held them all back... - Jean in Wisc 14:56 Mar 5 (0)
• If it helps... - Susan in TN 14:14 Mar 5 (0)
• Yes. I'll probably hold my youngest ds back as well. nt - Belinda 13:12 Mar 5 (0)
• I am doing the same thing with my younger ds... - ErikainWA 13:07 Mar 5 (0)
• There's nothing unusual at all about a 19 year old high school graduate... - Janet in WA 12:23 Mar 5 (0)
• Re: holding an 8th grader back -- (carryoever from discussion further down) - RAS in Oh 12:13 Mar 5 (0)
• No, it would not look weird...(m) - Kathleen 12:01 Mar 5 (0)

Does anyone here use Classical Conversations? Comment on it? nt - Gwen in VA 11:15 Mar 5 (0)

If you didn't have time to read all of Dante's Inferno, which sections would you read? We are using the GIleskirk Christendom curriculum this year.... - SueinPA 10:07 Mar 5 (3)

• ack! don't cut down inferno! - kate in seattle 10:20 Mar 5 (2)
  • What version do you recommend?(m) - Brigid in NC 10:51 Mar 5 (1)
    • dante - kate in seattle 17:17 Mar 5 (0)

Holly in N NV, I answered you below. (nt) - Tina in Ouray 9:29 Mar 5 (0)

Dee --- I responded to your lit questions below. linked inside. - Cynde 9:22 Mar 5 (0)

Character/Bible books for boys. - Julia 8:59 Mar 5 (1)

• Check out the site at generations of virtue - momee 11:36 Mar 5 (0)

Conceptual Physics - Which book would work for 9th grade? nt - Jeannette 8:52 Mar 5 (1)

• We are using the high school book - Ruth in Ottawa 15:10 Mar 5 (0)

Have any of you used AP courses through APEX learning or MCoOL? - Lynne 8:51 Mar 5 (0)

Co-op Question, How much homework for a 1hr a wk class? - Chelsea in TN 8:44 Mar 5 (1)

• Carnegie Units are 90-120 hours per credit (45+for 1/2 credit) - laughing lioness 12:00 Mar 5 (0)

Can someone help me characterize this math sequence in standard transcript form? - Jill W. 8:37 Mar 5 (0)

Anyone know how colleges would view a child that was "held back" a year? - Cindy 7:20 Mar 5 (7)

• The SAT was given for 4th and 6th grades last year at their private school. - Cindy 10:43 Mar 5 (0)
• "redshirting" summer birthdays is the in thing here... - Betty 10:22 Mar 5 (0)
• My son has an August birthday - Happy 9:06 Mar 5 (0)
• He is taking the SAT in April so would I... - Cindy 8:28 Mar 5 (1)
  • Re: He is taking the SAT in April so would I... - Kathleen 8:36 Mar 5 (0)
• Colleges would have no idea you held him back...(m) - Kathleen 7:43 Mar 5 (1)
  • Yup - two of mine did. nm - Nan in Mass 9:50 Mar 5 (0)

Help! I want to keep dd home for high school but I don't see how I can afford to...m - Susan in TX 7:18 Mar 5 (46)

• I'm confused... please help me out here... - Robin in Tx 6:21 Mar 6 (0)
• I agree with the others that it doesn't have to be expensive. - Jenny in Florida 10:11 Mar 5 (8)
  • Highjack! Does Netflix cover educational entertainment like.... - Cathy in KY 13:58 Mar 5 (7)
    • As Kathleen said . . . - Jenny in Florida 17:25 Mar 5 (2)
      • 1988 made-for-TV version with Charleton Heston. - Cathy in KY 18:27 Mar 5 (1)
        • Netflix does not carry videos. They have DVDs only . . . - Jenny in Florida 9:13 Mar 6 (0)
    • Yes, Netflix has A Man For All Seasons...(m) - Kathleen 16:25 Mar 5 (3)
      • Shucks! My old library had the Charleton Heston version.... - Cathy in KY 16:58 Mar 5 (2)
        • I didn't even know there was a Charlton Heston version...(m) - Kathleen 17:39 Mar 5 (1)
          • Oh sure, I've seen it. And the king... - Cathy in KY 18:25 Mar 5 (0)
• As a fellow resident of TX, I know what you mean! more... - Ang in TX 10:01 Mar 5 (10)
  • What standards are you referring to re: BJU Physical Science not meeting them? - Robin in Tx 10:43 Mar 6 (5)
    • Re: What standards are you referring to re: BJU Physical Science not meeting them? - Ang in TX 17:44 Mar 6 (4)
      • Thank you for this information... I will look further... - Robin in Tx 6:40 Mar 7 (3)
        • Is BJU's Physical Science the old "Basic Science"?.... - Cathy in KY 8:21 Mar 7 (2)
          • BJU's Physical World is basically one semester each of chemistry & physics. nt - Veronica 19:16 Mar 10 (0)
          • I'm not sure... - Robin in Tx 8:42 Mar 7 (0)
  • CC classes are also free for homeschoolers if you live in the tax district... - Jann in TX 10:29 Mar 5 (3)
    • What is a tax district?... - Ang in TX 11:53 Mar 5 (2)
      • If you live in the taxing district that funds the college, then you get the reduced tuition... - Robin in Tx 6:31 Mar 6 (1)
        • P.S. Where I am, the school districts vote whether or not to join a college tax distrit. Cy-Fair voted a few years ago to join the Montgomery/Harris County college district, so now their residents pay a small tax *and* get to attend the college at "in district" rates. If you are in district, dual enrollment is same for you as it is for the ps kids. nt - Robin in Tx 6:34 Mar 6 (0)
• It doesn't have to be expensive...(m) - Kathleen 8:32 Mar 5 (12)
  • Did your son do other outside classes?...m - Susan in TX 9:06 Mar 5 (11)
    • This site has directions for writing a research paper... - Nan in Mass 17:43 Mar 5 (0)
    • Re: Did your son do other outside classes?...m - Kathleen 9:26 Mar 5 (1)
      • Kathleen is right! - Jan P. 14:57 Mar 5 (0)
    • I think it depends on where your dc want to go to university - Happy 9:20 Mar 5 (7)
      • As an Aggie, I'd say... - Lynne 11:46 Mar 5 (6)
        • Please clarify... what is NCLB and IB? My niece was not able to get into A&M last year... - Robin in Tx 6:25 Mar 6 (2)
          • Sorry for unfamiliar acronyms!... - Lynne 10:59 Mar 6 (1)
            • Thanks for the clarification... - Robin in Tx 11:37 Mar 6 (0)
        • My friend, an Aggie, is in a tizzy - Happy 12:46 Mar 5 (2)
          • The college of engineering is competetive and requires acceptance... - Lynne 14:42 Mar 5 (0)
          • Don't they accept about 75% of applicants? - Belinda 12:55 Mar 5 (0)
• The way I think of it . . . - Kimm in WA 8:25 Mar 5 (0)
• Can you give us some examples? - Ruth in Ottawa 8:22 Mar 5 (9)
  • Outside classes...m - Susan in TX 8:44 Mar 5 (8)
    • AP test price - Hannah [Susan in TX's daughter] 22:26 Mar 11 (0)
    • Could everyone get a summer job? - Happy 9:13 Mar 5 (0)
    • Apology Biology can be done cheaply... - Deb in PA 9:10 Mar 5 (5)
      • So can we skip the microscope do virtual dissections and still call it a lab science?...m - Susan in TX 9:23 Mar 5 (3)
        • We did Biology with nothing more than a used text, a microscope from Target and the labs I pulled together myself. - Jenny in Florida 10:18 Mar 5 (1)
          • We did biology by doing natural history... - Nan in Mass 4:13 Mar 6 (0)
        • Yes. Explanation inside... - Deb in PA 9:42 Mar 5 (0)
      • I am the queen of typos--that would be *Apologia* nt - Deb in PA 9:15 Mar 5 (0)
• Consider some RobinsonCurriclum methods and/or materials - LH 8:05 Mar 5 (0)

What do you use for your grading schedule? nt - Kay 6:50 Mar 5 (2)

• Here's mine.... - Kelly in VA 7:54 Mar 5 (0)
• schedule should be scale!! I need another cup of coffee!!nt - Kay 6:50 Mar 5 (0)

Transcript Q: Do I need to put down each test score or will the grading scale be enough(m) - Gamom3 6:32 Mar 5 (2)

• No, don't turn in your grade book. If they want to substantiate your grades they'll be looking for portfolios of actual work or standardized tests, not more grades. nt - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 16:47 Mar 5 (0)
• generally the grade is sufficient, and I'd include the grading scale. - laughing lioness 6:42 Mar 5 (0)

another situation in dd's high school - hpymomof3 6:14 Mar 5 (31)

• (((hpymomof3))) I was just thinking about you last night... - LisaNY 9:53 Mar 5 (1)
  • thank you - hpymomof3 10:16 Mar 5 (0)
• I got a reply - hpymomof3 7:14 Mar 5 (2)
  • I'd walk right into that school and get this straightened out. - Jan P. 19:40 Mar 5 (0)
  • Not out of line. - Jenny in Florida 7:55 Mar 5 (0)
• I would expect problems with public school teachers - Laura K (NC) 6:59 Mar 5 (13)
  • Laura, sometimes it is not as black and white as that. :o) nm - LisaNY 9:31 Mar 5 (12)
    • This is a homeschooling board. - Laura K (NC) 10:40 Mar 5 (11)
      • There are *many* people on the WTM boards that have children at home *and* ps... - LisaNY 14:59 Mar 5 (1)
        • I'm sorry you feel that way. - Laura K (NC) 16:28 Mar 5 (0)
      • Re: This is a homeschooling board. - hpymomof3 11:53 Mar 5 (7)
        • Where is Dad? Why doesn't he get involved and help DD hash it out with the teacher? - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 12:26 Mar 5 (6)
          • wow sorry. - hpymomof3 13:22 Mar 5 (5)
            • I know I'm late with this, but I want to add a thought about dh's... - Janet in WA 9:55 Mar 10 (0)
            • For what it's worth, I've got no problem at all with you posting here. - Jenny in Florida 17:29 Mar 5 (1)
              • I Agree With Jenny! - e. in nc 21:05 Mar 5 (0)
            • Your idea to post this on the General Board is a good one. - Barbscjemms (still Barb F PA for now) 16:44 Mar 5 (1)
              • I beg to differ with you. I know people on this board, and I would rather post any possible ps issues here (m) - LisaNY 19:46 Mar 5 (0)
      • Re: This is a homeschooling board. - e. in nc 10:49 Mar 5 (0)
• my dh teaches at a U. (m) - laughing lioness 6:48 Mar 5 (0)
• Unfortunately grades are too important for college admissions to let this go...m - Susan in TX 6:41 Mar 5 (1)
  • Yep! I agree! Face to face is usually best in these situations. nm - LisaNY 9:32 Mar 5 (0)
• private school is not the answer....warning, this is long. - Bev in B'ville 6:40 Mar 5 (3)
  • I'm wondering if that is true for all private schools - hpymomof3 7:26 Mar 5 (2)
    • If enough parents and students complained they wouldn't allow it is public school either...m - Susan in TX 7:48 Mar 5 (1)
      • apathy of parents isn't just a public school problem... - Bev in B'ville 13:13 Mar 5 (0)
• Unfortunately, this seems to be fairly common... - Robin in DFW 6:40 Mar 5 (4)
  • That's terrible...m - Susan in Texas 6:52 Mar 5 (3)
    • Susan............ - Padmé 7:06 Mar 5 (2)
      • No, they weren't there. nt - Susan in TX 7:20 Mar 5 (1)
        • Okay. nt - Padmé 7:31 Mar 5 (0)

Has anyone used For Such a Time as this...literary/writing curriculum - H in Ky 5:44 Mar 5 (2)

• Not familiar with For Such a Time as This, but there are posts about TTC on down the board:) nt - Mary in GA 10:15 Mar 5 (1)
  • Oh duh, For Such a Time as This are the Stobaugh programs... - Mary in GA 10:23 Mar 5 (0)

What are your favorite novels set during the French Revolution? (middle school/high school level) Thanks! nt - ereks mom 5:35 Mar 5 (7)

• Les Mis, for high school. Or use CliffNotes or a retelling to get the story and then watch a (video) stage production. - Lynne 7:44 Mar 5 (0)
• Ninety-three (Hugo), The Gods are Athirst (France), In the Reign of Terror (Henty). (nt) - Janie 6:52 Mar 5 (0)
• Haven't read this, but doesn't The Scarlet Pimpernel fit this time period? nt - Hoggirl 6:33 Mar 5 (2)
  • Yes, I LOVE this one. We're going to watch the movie, and I was hoping to also find a novel to read. nt - ereks mom 7:50 Mar 5 (1)
    • Unfortunatly, the movies (old or new) don't do it justice. - K-FL 11:59 Mar 5 (0)
• Tale of Two Cities and Scarlet Pimpernel nt - Brigid in NC 6:32 Mar 5 (0)
• Tale of Two Cities! nt - Michele in MN 6:11 Mar 5 (0)

TCC--Has anyone ever downloaded one of the new guides...more - Dee 4:16 Mar 5 (12)

• if you don't mind my asking, "What is TCC?" - SusanAR 8:40 Mar 5 (2)
  • Teaching the Classics: link inside...(nt) - Sabrina in NY 9:14 Mar 5 (1)
    • Here's a link to a sample... - Sabrina in NY 9:16 Mar 5 (0)
• I have the guides... - Sabrina in NY 5:46 Mar 5 (8)
  • I can't find anything on the IEW website about the guides... - MIch elle 9:49 Mar 5 (4)
    • It's in the TTC website... - Sabrina in NY 10:04 Mar 5 (3)
      • I can't seem to link it; go to... - Sabrina in NY 10:12 Mar 5 (0)
      • Trying to link again... - Sabrina in NY 10:09 Mar 5 (0)
      • Sorry, here's the link... - Sabrina in NY 10:06 Mar 5 (0)
  • Re: I have the guides... - Dee 7:39 Mar 5 (2)
    • Yes... - Sabrina in NY 9:13 Mar 5 (1)
      • Re: Yes... - Dee 11:15 Mar 5 (0)

Has anyone used Memoria Press' Material Logic? - Mary in Ky 19:37 Mar 4 (5)

• Yes to your first question and no to the second.......(m).. - Lesley 21:08 Mar 6 (0)
• Yes, . . . (m) - Tina in Ouray 10:22 Mar 5 (3)
  • Re: Yes, . . . (m) - Mary in KY 15:55 Mar 5 (2)
    • Re: Yes, . . . (m) - Tina in Ouray 21:18 Mar 5 (1)
      • Re: Yes, . . . (m) - Mary in KY 11:52 Mar 6 (0)

networking but that board has tons of junk on it... - laughing lioness 19:29 Mar 4 (4)

• Could you share some of your daughter's interests, please. I have a dd too but would like to know more. (nm) - Kareni 8:40 Mar 5 (3)
  • She enjoys.. - laughing lioness 17:50 Mar 5 (2)
    • My dd will email within a few days. *nm - Kareni 20:04 Mar 5 (1)
      • sounds great = ) nt - ll 6:44 Mar 6 (0)

Anyone familiar with the Young Marines? - Sharon K. in PA 18:12 Mar 4 (0)

Anyone here use Sonlight's upper level cores? If so, how are the writing assignments? nt - Mom2-3 17:53 Mar 4 (0)

Help with math for high school... - Deece in MN 17:34 Mar 4 (15)

• Thank you all for your suggestions and advice... - Deece in MN 7:54 Mar 6 (0)
• Here's what I did... - Christy in CO 6:18 Mar 6 (0)
• I, too, jumped around math curr. ... - Deb in NZ 0:57 Mar 6 (2)
  • Re: I, too, jumped around math curr. ... - Deece in MN 7:41 Mar 6 (1)
    • Re: I, too, jumped around math curr. ... - Deb in NZ 10:52 Mar 6 (0)
• Haven't read other posts, but what I'm doing for my niece (7th). . . - Kimm in WA 8:32 Mar 5 (2)
  • Re: Haven't read other posts, but what I'm doing for my niece (7th). . . - Deece in MN 7:47 Mar 6 (1)
    • Ah, MOM'S discipline . . . - Kimm in WA 10:04 Mar 6 (0)
• Try math twice a day in 45 minute blocks - LoriM 5:27 Mar 5 (1)
  • Re: Try math twice a day in 45 minute blocks - Deece in MN 7:44 Mar 6 (0)
• Addressing questions... - Deece in MN 5:12 Mar 5 (0)
• How much time are you spending on math every day? - Claire 20:34 Mar 4 (0)
• How are you using MUS? - Ruth in Ottawa 19:24 Mar 4 (0)
• is working through the summers possible? - AngieW in Texas 17:50 Mar 4 (1)
  • Math on Saturdays. and in the Summer. - LH 18:19 Mar 4 (0)

Quick Question: When using a 'homemade' course, when do you consider it completed? (m) - ~FireFly~ 16:22 Mar 4 (8)

• Well, I usually either plan them out in advance . . . - Jenny in Florida 18:04 Mar 4 (1)
  • Thanks, These courses are complete as far as knowledge and time...(m) - ~FF~ 8:15 Mar 5 (0)
• Re: Quick Question: When using a 'homemade' course, when do you consider it completed? (m) - Luann in ID 17:18 Mar 4 (5)
  • I have this book and it is helpful, thanks for the reminder. nt - ~FF~ 8:16 Mar 5 (0)
  • FYI: Home School Design Formula is by Barb Shelton = ) nt - laughing lioness 17:42 Mar 4 (3)
    • Thanks, but I'm not recommending Shelton's book. The book I've found helpful is "Home-Designed High School" by Diana Johnson. - Luann in ID 17:59 Mar 4 (2)
      • oops -sorry 'bout that. - ll 19:21 Mar 4 (1)
        • :-) No problem. nt - Luann in ID 21:04 Mar 4 (0)

What's the Spielvogel book that everyone's using? - Peggy in Ks 15:43 Mar 4 (4)

• the one I use - kate in seattle 21:06 Mar 4 (1)
  • would this be easy to teach in co=op? (m) - laughing lioness 6:40 Mar 5 (0)
• Can I ask a question about Spielvogel too? - Heather in Savannah 16:16 Mar 4 (1)
  • I have Human Odyssey - moooom 17:24 Mar 4 (0)

thanks to all of you folks who answered my writing question below -- Nan, very interesting idea.... - Nicole M 15:03 Mar 4 (0)

How can I get my ds to take responsibility for his own learning? (m)... - Lynne 13:39 Mar 4 (14)

• Truthfully, this thread could have been about girls!.... - Cathy in KY 14:10 Mar 5 (3)
  • Mmmmhmmm... - Nan in Mass 4:19 Mar 6 (2)
    • LOL, Nan, I have said that to my husband on a regular basis for many years now!! - Deb in PA 5:40 Mar 6 (1)
      • Re: LOL, Nan, I have said that to my husband on a regular basis for many years now!! - Nan in Mass 6:11 Mar 6 (0)
• Wow, been off the boards a few weeks ~ I REALLY needed to hear this wisdom..m - Deborah 13:55 Mar 5 (0)
• Thank you for your kind and encouraging responses... - Lynne 6:25 Mar 5 (0)
• Mine fits this category, and I'm the one with the literature question below. AHHHH. nt - momee 5:02 Mar 5 (0)
• There is nothing lazier in this world than a 10-12 year old boy. m - Luann in ID 17:51 Mar 4 (0)
• I think 7th grade is a tough year, esp. for boys - Jodi-FL 17:35 Mar 4 (0)
• Hang in there... - Mary in GA 15:09 Mar 4 (0)
• Three quick thoughts -- - Gwen in VA 14:23 Mar 4 (0)
• I think you can lead a horse to water . . . - LH 14:14 Mar 4 (2)
  • I've been in this boat for four years! - Jan P. 14:21 Mar 4 (1)
    • Correction. - Jan P. 14:22 Mar 4 (0)

Physics first...any thoughts? - ErikainWA 12:40 Mar 4 (13)

• We did this... - Mary in GA 9:01 Mar 5 (2)
  • Mary, this is very interesting. Is your ds... - CindyJ 14:05 Mar 5 (1)
    • Re: Mary, this is very interesting. Is your ds... - MAry in GA 13:43 Mar 6 (0)
• Physics, Chemistry then Biology here - Moira in MA 7:32 Mar 5 (0)
• I like the idea, but . . . - Ruth in Ottawa 17:08 Mar 4 (2)
  • We did A Beka's "Science of the Physical Creation" in 7th grade - Laura K (NC) 20:57 Mar 4 (0)
  • This is basically what I'm thinking of doing.... - ErikainWA 18:41 Mar 4 (0)
• For what it's worth, I had physics in 10th grade (our first grade of high school) and never even got to Biology until college. nt - Chris in VA 16:05 Mar 4 (0)
• We planned physics first, but - LH 14:17 Mar 4 (0)
• Personally, I like the idea! (m) - MaryM 14:11 Mar 4 (2)
  • Can I ask...what is EPGY? Thanks! nt. - ErikainWA 18:52 Mar 4 (1)
    • Education Program for Gifted Youth thru Stanford. nt - MaryM 18:56 Mar 4 (0)
• I'd do bio/chem/physics in that order - Brigid in NC 14:03 Mar 4 (0)

When is your kid supposed to start visiting colleges? - Karen in CO 11:48 Mar 4 (15)

• Yep, it's about the right time for visits. nm - Janet in WA 16:41 Mar 4 (0)
• Spring of junior year is usually recommended... - Paz 12:41 Mar 4 (13)
  • It is a good idea to visit any local colleges early in Junior year -- - coloradostef 16:55 Mar 4 (1)
    • A word about that... - Janet in WA 17:59 Mar 4 (0)
  • How does your child choose which college? At what age do they know what they want to do? - Belinda 16:27 Mar 4 (5)
    • Thanks for the answers. Doing research does take the mystery and anxiety out of the picture. nt - Belinda 10:11 Mar 5 (0)
    • My son wants a college with that offers Japanese, Chinese, Asian studies and international business majors that narrows it down alot. <nt> - Karen in CO 18:59 Mar 4 (1)
      • Are you looking at University of Tulsa by any chance? I believe they offer a Chinese/business program (nt) - CynthiaOK 11:11 Mar 5 (0)
    • My daughter is in the midst of this right now. - Jenny in Florida 18:30 Mar 4 (0)
    • So many different approaches... - Janet in WA 16:53 Mar 4 (0)
  • A friend reccommends even the summer before Jr., to help rule out & get a "feel." nt - K-FL 13:21 Mar 4 (4)
    • Dumb question, but do you make appointments for these visits? I have no idea..... (nt) - Claire 13:57 Mar 4 (3)
      • Thanks so much for the info! (nt) - Claire 9:38 Mar 5 (0)
      • Depends on the college... - Janet in WA 15:58 Mar 4 (0)
      • Many have visit days - Susan in IL 14:13 Mar 4 (0)

Isn't this literature list above average in terms of difficulty for high school? - momee 11:17 Mar 4 (24)

• On page 39 of Tale of Two Cities, not so bad so far, though my head hurts now. - momee 11:20 Mar 5 (2)
  • We're slow readers here... - Nan in Mass 12:29 Mar 5 (0)
  • thank you all for your comments, and please ignore my grammatical errors. Thank you. nt - momee 11:28 Mar 5 (0)
• Well, we're a bit crazy, I admit, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 18:46 Mar 4 (0)
• Looks pretty standard to me -- - Gwen in VA 18:24 Mar 4 (0)
• doable - depends on what you are dong for history - kate in seattle 18:17 Mar 4 (0)
• Pretty close to my own AP-type lit classes when I was in high school (they didn't have an actual "AP" designation back then -- they called it "double-advanced".) nm - Janet in WA 18:12 Mar 4 (1)
  • But -- that would have been too heavy for one of my sons, for sure. Probably would have killed him. nm - Janet in WA 18:13 Mar 4 (0)
• Of course it looks heavy--it is! There's virtually no breathing room between books... - Stacey L in Canada 16:05 Mar 4 (7)
  • Thank you, Stacy, for the reminder that more isn't always more! nt. - Debbie in Ohio 9:03 Mar 5 (0)
  • Hmmm...I don't know...(m) - Kathleen 17:00 Mar 4 (5)
    • Kathleen, that your son at 16 or 17 could read all these, and more, with great enthusiasm... - Stacey L in Canada 20:07 Mar 4 (4)
      • But isn't this list for an AP course? We're not talking about average students if we're talking AP. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 21:28 Mar 4 (3)
        • Oh, I guess I don't know anymore... We don't have "AP" courses here so I'm not familiar with them.(m) - Stacey L in Canada 6:11 Mar 5 (2)
          • No, not behind! That's what I was trying to say! (Long) - Jenny in Florida 7:41 Mar 5 (1)
            • Thanks, Jenny... - Stacey L in Canada 12:43 Mar 5 (0)
• My homeschool is much more challenging in terms of what we read than even an AP class at ds-who-is -not -homeschooled's public school. Perhaps this accts for the discrepancy you note. m - Chris in VA 16:03 Mar 4 (0)
• Looks fine to me, too. (nt) - Kathleen 14:18 Mar 4 (0)
• Does not seem unreasonable - Brigid in NC 14:12 Mar 4 (0)
• Extremely challenging schedule for high school--just for reading, let alone discussion. Just my take! :) nt - Dawn in MI (BA in English Lit) 13:40 Mar 4 (1)
  • Whew, thanks for saying so. Thanks for the other responses too. Gives me much to think on. - momee 13:52 Mar 4 (0)
• Doesn't seem unreasonable, though I haven't read the last work on the list. nt - FloridaLisa 11:37 Mar 4 (0)
• The amount looks like what we are doing for lit and not for AP lit (m) - MaryM 11:37 Mar 4 (0)
• Doesn't look heavy to me - for high school. nm - Ann 11:28 Mar 4 (0)

Kathleen... - Janie 11:08 Mar 4 (1)

• Re: Kathleen... - Kathleen 14:21 Mar 4 (0)

Crosspost: Has anyone ever followed the Iditarod for a class project.. - Clara in Miami 10:51 Mar 4 (2)

• Do a search on my name on the main board... - mom2abcd 17:37 Mar 6 (0)
• Did you check out the official site? - Carrie in NC 10:45 Mar 6 (0)

My dh has declared Mondays shall be.... - Laurel in CA 9:38 Mar 4 (3)

• CDs of Minimus is just the ticket - Ruth in NC 15:43 Mar 4 (0)
• LOL! What an ingenious idea! - Deb in PA 10:11 Mar 4 (1)
  • What fun!! You guys are quite creative. (m) - MaryM 11:39 Mar 4 (0)

Corbett's Rhetoric: I've skimmed through it.. - Holly in N NV 8:59 Mar 4 (2)

• Good start! Here are some ideas . . . (m) - Tina in Ouray 9:08 Mar 5 (1)
  • Thanks, I'm taking your advice... - Holly in N NV 7:30 Mar 6 (0)

Health curriculum ideas, anyone? Need it for co-op classes for 7th and 8th. nt - LCGal 6:33 Mar 4 (1)

• Try Total Health for MS...... - Chris in PA 13:58 Mar 5 (0)

We just returned from watching "Amazing Grace". I thoroughly enjoyed it- Anyone else?? - SusanAR 19:26 Mar 3 (2)

• Yes. We loved it. I thought it was powerful. I wanted to cry after the film, thinking of all the injustice in the world. nt - LCGal 6:31 Mar 4 (0)
• Re: We just returned from watching "Amazing Grace". I thoroughly enjoyed it- Anyone else?? - Erika 20:38 Mar 3 (0)

Can you use the Teaching the Classics workbook without the DVD's? nt - jac 18:56 Mar 3 (4)

• Yes... - gr8tful4grace 22:38 Mar 5 (1)
  • Thank you, Yvonne. Did you feel that the workbook was worth it? nt - jac 7:54 Mar 6 (0)
• Re: Can you use the Teaching the Classics workbook without the DVD's? nt - Dee 20:05 Mar 3 (1)
  • I agree. I tried to do it without the DVD and it didn't make much sense. It's not a workbook. It's a syllabus. nt - Robin in Tx 5:34 Mar 4 (0)

Changing authors between algebra II and pre-calc - Ruth in Ottawa 18:49 Mar 3 (2)

• I'm banking on the fact that a PreCalc course will pretty much wrap up everything - LH 11:30 Mar 4 (0)
• This is true not only for the courses you mention... - Jane in NC 8:36 Mar 4 (0)

Could someone please compare Put That in Writing with Jensen's Format Writing? nt - jac 18:21 Mar 3 (0)

HS Tracker--what is their support system like (esp. on weekends)? I'm an Edu-Track user (m) - Michelle in MO 15:34 Mar 3 (5)

• Customer service is great--unless they are out of town, which they announce on the discussion board, and someone else will usually help out. Learning curve for the HST is steep, though, for most people so if you're in a rush, this may not be the time to make the change. HTH's. - Janet 15:50 Mar 3 (4)
  • Can you make up lesson plans in advance---I mean WAY in advance, like in the summer? For example (m) - Michelle in MO 16:53 Mar 3 (3)
    • Bumping dates in EduTrack - Desiree in NJ 4:31 Mar 4 (0)
    • Re: Can you make up lesson plans in advance---I mean WAY in advance, like in the summer? For example (m) - JanOH 17:37 Mar 3 (1)
      • One more question----do they have phone support (m) - Michelle in MO 3:08 Mar 4 (0)

5-point essay...can someone give me the quick sound-bites of what this means...?(nt) - Cathy4 in CA 14:27 Mar 3 (6)

• You ladies are the greatest here. Thank you for taking the time. (nt) - Cathy4 in CA 16:36 Mar 3 (0)
• Link to a good site about it, on ccc.commnet - Paula H 15:50 Mar 3 (3)
  • Paula H---which writing resource would you recommend which would do the best job of teaching this? (m) - Michelle in MO 3:13 Mar 4 (0)
  • This is a really helpful website! Thanks for posting this! nt - Michelle in MO 16:55 Mar 3 (1)
    • Thank you very much! (nt) - Liz CA 20:59 Mar 3 (0)
• Re: 5-point essay...can someone give me the quick sound-bites of what this means...?(nt) - HS4ever 15:24 Mar 3 (0)

Potter's School...anyone? - HS4ever 14:17 Mar 3 (0)

Scheduling: if you had only 12 weeks left to the semester.... - StaceyL in Canada 13:49 Mar 3 (12)

• One last thought, Stacey... - Lori D. 6:28 Mar 4 (2)
  • Yes, TWHF is a great book...or at least a Pretty Darn Good Book : ).... - Stacey L in Canada 16:11 Mar 4 (1)
    • Yes, that's what I was thinking -- do your lit. analysis of Lewis a later year. Hugs to you, Stacey! : ) (nt) - Lori D. 16:27 Mar 4 (0)
• CS Lewis rating inside - Colby 16:36 Mar 3 (0)
• Another suggestion - Laurel in CA 14:37 Mar 3 (6)
  • Part of my difficulty right now is thinking simultaneously... - StaceyL in Canada 16:00 Mar 3 (5)
    • Well, you can't cover everything... - Laurel in CA 19:18 Mar 3 (4)
      • "It's better to do a little well than a lot forgettably"... - StaceyL in Canada 19:47 Mar 3 (3)
        • Re: "It's better to do a little well than a lot forgettably"... - Dee 4:38 Mar 5 (0)
        • You're in charge of the doing it well.... - Laurel in CA 9:34 Mar 4 (0)
        • Wow - looks like you have a plan -congrats - <nt> - Karen in CO 22:35 Mar 3 (0)
• One suggestion. - Karen in CO 14:10 Mar 3 (0)

Teaching the Classics vs. Lightning Literature....? - Cathy4 CA 13:34 Mar 3 (6)

• Thank you! This is very helpful. (nt) - Cathy4 in CA 16:36 Mar 3 (0)
• My take on how to choose between these two . . . - Luann in ID 15:56 Mar 3 (3)
  • Oh, thank you! Now I know why TTC wasn't working so well for me! And that LL is a great choice! nt - sixaresuper 13:36 Mar 4 (0)
  • Agreeing here.... - Janice in NJ 7:09 Mar 4 (0)
  • This is really good advice, Luann! nt - Mary in GA 18:34 Mar 3 (0)
• I'll try... - Mary in GA 14:28 Mar 3 (0)

Latin in the Christian Trivium....has anyone done their on-line course?..... - Cathy4 CA 13:32 Mar 3 (1)

• Re: Latin in the Christian Trivium....has anyone done their on-line course?..... - Busy Bee 19:14 Mar 3 (0)

Teresa in TN, I did answer you Great Source Q below. nt - Jean in Wisc. 13:06 Mar 3 (0)

Can I get some opinions?? I am trying to create a Description of my sons course to attach to his transcript...does this look right??? - Gamom3 12:10 Mar 3 (2)

• Wow! I'm impressed! - Jan P. 14:34 Mar 4 (1)
  • THANK YOU, that truly means a lot to me!!....nt - Gamom3 15:51 Mar 4 (0)

NEM 3 ?s for Carole in DE or (anyone else!) and general algebra speed question - Kendall 11:03 Mar 3 (3)

• We use NEM... - Beth in OH 6:34 Mar 4 (0)
• When we were using NEM (thru 3A) - CynthiaOK 6:05 Mar 4 (0)
• One more ? about the workbooks - Kendall 11:07 Mar 3 (0)

Is there a scope and sequence for Veritas Press' Omnibus series? How would you count it for high school credits? nt - Lizzie in Ma 10:28 Mar 3 (2)

• At least Omnibus 1 . . . . - Kimm in WA 12:16 Mar 3 (0)
• VP did have one on their website before Omnibus I was released. I printed it, but I can't find it now. It was a nice layout and covered the whole six years. Maybe you could contact them about it? nt - Melissa B 11:26 Mar 3 (0)

Would someone mind looking at the Apologia Chemistry Experience and making sure I have the right names down and Would anyone mind giving me a list of the Biology experiments??? PLEASE! - Gamom3 8:30 Mar 3 (2)

• List inside - Debbie in Ohio 9:12 Mar 3 (1)
  • THANK YOU!!! Yes you did!LOL...nt - Gamom3 9:47 Mar 3 (0)

How do you write a description for a unit study on a transcript? - Gamom3 8:17 Mar 3 (1)

• Usually, you don't write a description on the transcript... - Ellie 20:53 Mar 4 (0)

Would Vocabulary Cartoons be considered a full vocabulary course, or is it only supposed to be a supplement? nt - mom2jrcsc 6:50 Mar 3 (2)

• I would consider it a supplement only. (nt) - Kimm in WA 12:26 Mar 3 (0)
• I'm not sure what you mean by a full course, but we use it as part of our English credit... - Deb in PA 11:42 Mar 3 (0)

If I stick with Hewitt's Lightning Literature through highschool will I... - MI Mom 6:31 Mar 3 (3)

• IMHO, yes. But, . . . - Luann in ID 11:01 Mar 3 (2)
  • I put more on this above. Also, be sure to see Mary in GA's excellent post on the subject. nt - Luann in ID 15:58 Mar 3 (1)
    • Thank you! - MI Mom 9:34 Mar 4 (0)

TOTAL Lunar Eclipse Today! See this link inside.... - Cathy in KY 6:24 Mar 3 (1)

• We just watched the whole thing here in Spain. It was picture perfect, not a cloud in the sky... - Charlotte 15:09 Mar 3 (0)

BCM and Algebra - Phyllis in Canada 5:45 Mar 3 (4)

• Thanks all for the advice! nt - Phyllis in Canada 16:33 Mar 3 (0)
• I agree with Deb and Jann, although.. - LauraC 13:40 Mar 3 (0)
• I think it is important... - Jann in TX 11:56 Mar 3 (0)
• What we've done... - Deb in PA 11:53 Mar 3 (0)

Asking for my husband here....how far must he get my son through his Jacob's Geometry text for it to be considered a solid year of Geometry? nt - Jackie H. 23:05 Mar 2 (3)

• Our plan - Ruth in Ottawa 13:40 Mar 3 (0)
• Unconventional here: we just did 180 days of lessons. m - Beth S 7:52 Mar 3 (1)
  • I thought that "is" conventional actually - LH 9:15 Mar 3 (0)

What is considered a good score for PSAT? more... - Jackie Horton 23:03 Mar 2 (2)

• Couple of ways of looking at this: - Jenny in Florida 5:04 Mar 3 (0)
• I believe 240 is a perfect PSAT score.... - Kelly in VA 23:57 Mar 2 (0)

Has anyone done any college classes online...non-matriculated?? - Mommyfaithe 18:25 Mar 2 (4)

• I've taken several and teach online myself... - GVA 13:16 Mar 3 (1)
  • Thank U!! - Mommyfaithe 18:39 Mar 3 (0)
• What do you mean, "non-matriculated"? - Laura K (NC) 9:59 Mar 3 (1)
  • Real-time undergrad (300-level) physiology class... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 11:30 Mar 3 (0)

To dkholland, a reply to your Omnibus question - Chris in VA 17:56 Mar 2 (2)

• Thank you so much....one more question - dkholland 20:32 Mar 3 (0)
• Piggy-backing here... - Kendra in CA 19:52 Mar 2 (0)

What literary devices are covered in LL8?...nt - Busy Bee 17:42 Mar 2 (2)

• Re: What literary devices are covered in LL8?...nt - Janice in NJ 3:04 Mar 3 (1)
  • Thanks!!.......nt - Busy Bee 5:36 Mar 3 (0)

Does anyone have World Literature Readings to accompany Human Odyssey, Spielvogel? (m) - Amy in MT 17:15 Mar 2 (0)

Potter's School Ninth Grade or WriteatHome.com - HS4ever 17:03 Mar 2 (0)

Okay, If using Notgrass Exploring World History... - Connie(TX) 16:59 Mar 2 (2)

• Not Christian, but.... - Kelli in TN 18:31 Mar 3 (1)
  • Thanks Kelli, - Connie(TX) 6:26 Mar 4 (0)

another writing question -- this one is dumb, but probably simple to answer... - Nicole M 16:43 Mar 2 (7)

• I've been trying to do this too, ... - Nan in Mass 7:30 Mar 3 (0)
• Some prompts off the top of my head: - Holly in N NV 7:11 Mar 3 (0)
• I am teaching reluctant writers in co-op using IEW (m) - laughing lioness 18:11 Mar 2 (3)
  • we haven't used IEW, but we did do CW Aesop.... - Nicole M 6:03 Mar 3 (2)
    • You might try telling him... - Nan in Mass 12:26 Mar 3 (0)
    • unit 5 & 6 address writing from multiple sources as well as essays - laughing lioness 7:13 Mar 3 (0)
• I should perhaps clarify.... - Nicole M 16:50 Mar 2 (0)

I've googled Smarrs Literature guides and can't find it. Is there a website? nt - jac 16:12 Mar 2 (1)

• Perhaps the 's' at the end of Smarr was the problem. - Miz Booshay 16:44 Mar 2 (0)

Kathleen, when you did High Middle Ages from TC, did you have your dc take notes, write a paper, etc? nt - Chris in VA 15:08 Mar 2 (3)

• Re: Kathleen, when you did High Middle Ages from TC, did you have your dc take notes, write a paper, etc? nt - Kathleen 15:40 Mar 2 (2)
  • Did you add in history readings (primary source or books about the time) and call it a literature credit? m - Chris in VA 16:43 Mar 2 (1)
    • Re: Did you add in history readings (primary source or books about the time) and call it a literature credit? m - Kathleen 22:51 Mar 2 (0)

I have to teach a HS writing class at co-op. Any opinions on The Elegant Essay or... - Heather in MI 14:37 Mar 2 (3)

• IEW's Teaching the Essay - Happy 18:53 Mar 4 (1)
  • How long does it take to cover this? - mom2abcd 18:10 Mar 6 (0)
• check out the lesson share on the site (m) - laughing lioness 18:14 Mar 2 (0)

Question about Apologia CD course - Camy 14:33 Mar 2 (4)

• I answered below... - Susie-Knits 17:55 Mar 2 (0)
• Re: Question about Apologia CD course - lynn 14:59 Mar 2 (2)
  • Re: Question about Apologia CD course - Camy 16:31 Mar 2 (1)
    • Re: Question about Apologia CD course - lynn 9:45 Mar 3 (0)

Question for those using Apologia Chemistry... - Sally in OH 13:58 Mar 2 (1)

• We purchased the lab set for the text..... - Melody In Tx 12:17 Mar 3 (0)

Videotext Algebra Rave!! *I* can do percent-mixture problems! - Debbie in Ohio 13:41 Mar 2 (4)

• :-) I was curious... - LH 19:51 Mar 2 (2)
  • CORRECTION! I was wrong... more - Debbie in Ohio 10:20 Mar 3 (0)
  • Re: :-) I was curious... - Debbie in Ohio 7:19 Mar 3 (0)
• I admire those of you who do NEM or even harder stuff. I was completely lost with them. nt - Debbie, again 13:45 Mar 2 (0)

Is the difference in the first and second editions of Apologia Bio merely cosmetic?? - Mommyfaithe 13:29 Mar 2 (2)

• I think the pictures are in color in the 2nd edition, b&w in the first. nt - readwithem 7:30 Mar 3 (1)
  • And some of the text is re-worded to improve it--less "hokey". m - Beth S 7:55 Mar 3 (0)

Has anyone used Great Courses? - Karin 13:10 Mar 2 (5)

• Thanks! We'll try them as a supplement nt - Karin 19:12 Mar 2 (0)
• Check your library, too. Ours has more CDs than DVDs, but the price is right! (nt) - Jane in NC 15:31 Mar 2 (0)
• Yes, several of them...(m) - Kathleen 15:03 Mar 2 (0)
• We listen to them in the car for fun... - Nan in Mass 14:10 Mar 2 (0)
• From Teaching Company? Yes, we love them here!(m) - Ria 13:43 Mar 2 (0)

Could use some more input re son's writing... - StaceyL in Canada 12:13 Mar 2 (2)

• My story ... very long - Linda in Tx 15:39 Mar 2 (0)
• Some thoughts ... - Cynde 13:20 Mar 2 (0)

opinions on Voyages in English, BJU writing and grammar-8th grade...or any other suggestions - Marianne in Texas 12:03 Mar 2 (1)

• Re: opinions on Voyages in English, BJU writing and grammar-8th grade...or any other suggestions - Jan P. 15:56 Mar 2 (0)

Can we talk about Worldview programs/mateirals? - ereks mom 10:57 Mar 2 (17)

• What credits would you assign to a worldviews class?nt - Peggy in Ks 6:24 Mar 3 (2)
  • It would depend on the course . . . - Luann in ID 9:15 Mar 3 (1)
    • Similar here... - Deb in PA 12:26 Mar 3 (0)
• We have Starting Points and Understanding the Times. (m) - liz 15:41 Mar 2 (0)
• We love thegreatbooks.com (Jeff Baldwin), but - Luann in ID 13:23 Mar 2 (6)
  • Re: We love thegreatbooks.com (Jeff Baldwin), but - Sally in OH 13:56 Mar 2 (5)
    • The study guides have been the best part . . . - Luann in ID 14:21 Mar 2 (4)
      • Luann...where do I find the study guides...more - Dee 4:48 Mar 3 (2)
        • Found them! I was looking for a separate link...more - Dee 4:56 Mar 3 (1)
          • I'll explain here in case others are interested, but feel free to e-mail . . . - Luann in ID 8:37 Mar 3 (0)
      • Thanks, Luann.... (more) - Sally in OH 17:45 Mar 2 (0)
• I'm teaching Starting Points in a co-op this year with 8th and 9th graders (m) - CynthiaOK 11:54 Mar 2 (0)
• Re: Can we talk about Worldview programs/mateirals? - Kathleen 11:22 Mar 2 (2)
  • I was thinking about using Starting Points in Jr. High... - Beth in Central TX 11:32 Mar 2 (1)
    • Re: I was thinking about using Starting Points in Jr. High... - Kathleen 12:14 Mar 2 (0)
• I have read Total Truth by Nancy Pearcey... - Susan in TN 11:11 Mar 2 (1)
  • Her book The Soul of Science is also very worthwhile.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 12:09 Mar 2 (0)

Are any of you familiar with Teaching the Classics? I have some questions... - DB in NJ 10:44 Mar 2 (5)

• This is a good resource from PASS... - MIch elle 6:18 Mar 3 (1)
  • Thanks! This is a great start, especially since I didn't cover this stuff with my 16 yo earlier :-( (m) - DB in NJ 9:43 Mar 3 (0)
• Re: Are any of you familiar with Teaching the Classics? I have some questions... - SusanAR 12:25 Mar 2 (0)
• Re: Are any of you familiar with Teaching the Classics? I have some questions... - Cedarmom 11:31 Mar 2 (1)
  • Someone on this board recommended...more - Dee 5:47 Mar 3 (0)

I would like to put an English curriculum together for my 9th grader.... - Malissa 10:00 Mar 2 (8)

• For ninth... - Debbie in Ohio 13:37 Mar 3 (0)
• For 9th we used.... - Melody In Tx 12:21 Mar 3 (0)
• I am selling something right now that would probably cover that.... - Laura in WI 10:09 Mar 3 (0)
• We use... - Nan in Mass 18:03 Mar 2 (0)
• I don't use an all-in-one program ... - Cynde 16:46 Mar 2 (2)
  • Re: I don't use an all-in-one program ...(Cynde) - Dee 5:54 Mar 3 (1)
    • anwers to your questions - Cynde 9:19 Mar 5 (0)
• All in one? No where that I know of! Would love to hear some answers though! nt - Kay 14:27 Mar 2 (0)

Wheelock Latin/Latin- please advise - Trivium Academy 9:31 Mar 2 (10)

• Are you willing to wait and start in the fall? Go to... - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 17:01 Mar 2 (0)
• I started with PL and LCI with both of my boys... - Beth in Central TX 11:19 Mar 2 (4)
  • Thank you, I'm going to start with PL and LCI then I'll try Wheelocks again. - Trivium Academy 11:33 Mar 2 (3)
    • Why would "no curriculum jumping" be the goal instead of - LH 11:51 Mar 2 (2)
      • Because if a little hard work is all that it would take to use a paid-for resource, I'd rather do that. - Trivium Academy 13:31 Mar 2 (1)
        • I just wanted to encourage you that - LH 14:11 Mar 3 (0)
• I wouldn't bother - moooom 11:06 Mar 2 (0)
• Getting Started with Latin - Lisa in Winter Park 11:04 Mar 2 (0)
• Good luck! - LH 10:43 Mar 2 (0)
• Correction: I couldn't get out of the Introduction. How sad is that? Deperately wanting/needing help. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 10:03 Mar 2 (0)

Question concerning Sentence Composing - Teresa in TN 9:29 Mar 2 (3)

• My copies just arrived today! - CynthiaOK 12:10 Mar 2 (1)
  • Thanks so much! I think I'll order it also! (nt) - Teresa in TN 15:39 Mar 2 (0)
• These are pick-up-and-go texts . . . - Luann in ID 9:41 Mar 2 (0)

What text to use for American Government? - Teresa in TN 9:25 Mar 2 (8)

• Legacy of Liberty is WONDERFUL! nt - linda 15:42 Mar 2 (2)
  • Re: Legacy of Liberty is WONDERFUL! nt - Teresa in TN 19:10 Mar 2 (1)
    • I used this with my eldest when he was in 11th grade...(m) - Kathleen 22:56 Mar 2 (0)
• Great Source - Jean in Wisc. 12:41 Mar 2 (4)
  • Re: Great Source - Teresa in TN 15:48 Mar 2 (3)
    • Re: Great Source - Jean in Wisc. 13:04 Mar 3 (2)
      • Do you have a link? Is this the same company that does the writing books? nt - Dee 14:43 Mar 3 (1)
        • Link - J in W 16:38 Mar 3 (0)

Anyone familiar with William Jewell College in KC, MO? - CynthiaOK 9:21 Mar 2 (0)

Has anyone used "You Decide!" by Critical Thinking Press - mooooom 8:49 Mar 2 (0)

Nat. Homeschool Honor Society - anyone familiar with this - CynthiaOK 7:53 Mar 2 (8)

• My oldest dd is a member.... - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:19 Mar 2 (0)
• We started a chapter here. more - Raders Fan 9:39 Mar 2 (6)
  • I started by just filling out the forms and mailing them and the check.... - Raders Fan 8:21 Mar 3 (0)
  • soo sorry for all of the posts- we are in the middle of a blizzard here and my computer is wierd- and I did find the link ! Thanks! - ll 19:11 Mar 2 (0)
  • how did you get this started? I've looked into it but found it confusing. - laughing lioness 18:24 Mar 2 (0)
  • how did you get this started? I've looked into it but found it confusing. - laughing lioness 18:23 Mar 2 (0)
  • how did you get this started? I've looked into it but found it confusing. - laughing lioness 18:16 Mar 2 (0)
  • What do you do at your meetings? nt - Kimm in WA 17:57 Mar 2 (0)

OT: No Iraq at this time... - LoriM 7:07 Mar 2 (5)

• Re: OT: No Iraq at this time... - Mary in WA 13:15 Mar 2 (0)
• Re: OT: No Iraq at this time... - ErikainWA 10:16 Mar 2 (0)
• (((Lori))) nm - Nan in Mass 9:06 Mar 2 (0)
• Whew! Thank G-d! And yes, we pray daily for our troops. :o) nm - LisaNY 7:19 Mar 2 (0)
• Oh you must be so relieved. I don't know how military spouses handle it. nt - Kelli in TN 7:19 Mar 2 (0)

Brag alert... - Kelli in TN 6:55 Mar 2 (2)

• Congratulations--some of the greatest writers have done the same (sat for an eternity before writing a word...)nt - Karin 13:27 Mar 2 (0)
• Congrats to her (and you!!) nt - Jan in MO 7:33 Mar 2 (0)

Cathy in KY, is it too late to see a copy of your transcript form??? tia - Emily in IL 6:44 Mar 2 (3)

• Sure! I've been gone all day judging at a speech and debate qualifier... - Cathy in KY 18:50 Mar 2 (0)
• me, too, pretty please, e-mail inside - Bev in B'ville 7:15 Mar 2 (1)
  • me, too - Gamom3 8:22 Mar 2 (0)

Could I get some recs for a good Am Hist spine? M - Sharon in MD 6:14 Mar 2 (0)

Notgrass...is this "really" for high school? m - Dee 5:07 Mar 2 (7)

• My plan for history... - Suzanne 16:09 Mar 4 (0)
• I find it way too easy for hs'ers also... - Alicia 17:06 Mar 3 (0)
• Well, I didn't do the World, but oldest dd did the US - m - StaceyinLA 10:25 Mar 2 (0)
• I use Notgrass as a spine... - Kelli in TN 6:04 Mar 2 (3)
  • Thanks, Kelli...more - Dee 10:24 Mar 2 (2)
    • Glad I could help....about Smarr.... - Kelli in TN 10:52 Mar 2 (1)
      • Re: Glad I could help....about Smarr.... - Dee 8:22 Mar 3 (0)

Could I have some feedback on my year 8 schedule, please? (cross post ).. - Peela 23:27 Mar 1 (3)

• Peela - looks good to me... - Nan in Mass 4:43 Mar 4 (1)
  • thanks Nan, that's what I suspected :) nt - Peela 16:59 Mar 4 (0)
• no one? nt - Peela 3:54 Mar 3 (0)

Anyone crazy enough to plan all four years of highschool at once??? - Chelse in tn 22:45 Mar 1 (22)

• Yep, We mapped out a plan... - Stacie in UT 23:31 Mar 2 (1)
  • This is what I was trying to say... - Nan in Mass 4:52 Mar 3 (0)
• Isn't that what SWB was doing when she wrote TWTM? ;-) - Luann in ID 9:02 Mar 2 (1)
  • Crazy all the way to the bank, eh ? ? ;-) - LH 10:44 Mar 2 (0)
• Absolutely not crazy. (more) - Susan in IL 8:24 Mar 2 (2)
  • Re: Absolutely not crazy. (more) - Chelsea in Tn 11:43 Mar 2 (1)
    • Depends on your kid.... - Laurel in CA 16:24 Mar 2 (0)
• Some advice from a planner -- go ahead and plan... - Janet in WA 8:06 Mar 2 (0)
• When would planning ever be considered crazy ? ? - LH 7:52 Mar 2 (0)
• We had a basic plan mapped out when we started, but have adjusted it as we go along. - Jenny in Florida 6:14 Mar 2 (2)
  • Re: We had a basic plan mapped out when we started, but have adjusted it as we go along. - Chelsea in Tn 7:36 Mar 2 (1)
    • Well, what's interesting to me is how we've relaxed a bit in some areas and then done more in others. - Jenny in Florida 8:35 Mar 2 (0)
• I don't think it's crazy to map out a plan... - Janice in NJ 5:34 Mar 2 (0)
• Don't forget to leave room for electives... - Nan in Mass 5:24 Mar 2 (0)
• Yes, I built a five-year plan, that included 8th grade - LoriM 5:12 Mar 2 (1)
  • We plan similar, but call first two years at CC 11th/12th - LH 10:47 Mar 2 (0)
• I think most people plan the high school years as a lump... - Nan in Mass 5:02 Mar 2 (0)
• Heck, my daughter was probably 7 when I first did through 12th grade...LOL <sm> - Pamela 4:10 Mar 2 (0)
• I have a master plan for high school - Jean in Wisc 4:07 Mar 2 (2)
  • You gave me some to think about ----- - Chelsea in TN 7:46 Mar 2 (1)
    • I forgot to add Health. Our state requires it. Lots of things to do in 4 years! nt - Jean in Wisc 8:00 Mar 2 (0)
• Opps - Chelsea in Tn 22:55 Mar 1 (0)

What is the best text to self-learn Attic Greek? (nt) - Jeanine in TX 22:41 Mar 1 (0)

Can someone list the labs in Castle Heights Biology? TIA nt - Barbara B. 20:13 Mar 1 (0)

Last Q tonight....What would you use for a student that needs a refresher in grammar...would Advanced Winston Grammar or Jensen Grammar do?? Looking for something thorough...nt - Gamom3 19:26 Mar 1 (4)

• I bought Hake 8th grade, and like it. nt - Dee 4:57 Mar 2 (3)
  • I second Hake. Self-teaching, thorough, well-laid out daily lessons. (nt) - Claire 9:19 Mar 2 (2)
    • Claire...I bought Hake based on your recommendation..more - Dee 10:28 Mar 2 (1)
      • Glad Hake is working out for you! :) Can't help with the literature, though. Never found anything that worked really well for us. :( nt - Claire 12:22 Mar 2 (0)

How does this transcript look...Do I have this right?? Any advice??? - Gamom3 18:57 Mar 1 (4)

• This is for my ds to go to an Independent Study Program, he will finish highschool there...nt - Gamom3 9:47 Mar 2 (0)
• Some ideas ..... - Cynde 5:40 Mar 2 (1)
  • See above in today's posts (March 2) where others are asking for Cathy in KY's transcript. nt - Cynde 7:53 Mar 2 (0)
• Sorry this did not come out like I typed it...(sm) - Gamom3 19:00 Mar 1 (0)

Dumb Q: Is there something else I can call Medieval History other than the given???.(M) - Gamom3 18:38 Mar 1 (2)

• Re: Dumb Q: Is there something else I can call Medieval History other than the given???.(M) - Kathleen 18:48 Mar 1 (1)
  • THANKS!...nt - Gamom3 18:53 Mar 1 (0)

Opinions on Annals of the World. nt. - smills 18:36 Mar 1 (0)

What can I get ds for his 13th b-day??? - MaryM 18:36 Mar 1 (1)

• Sorry, I meant this for the genral board. I'm getting old and senile. - MaryM 18:37 Mar 1 (0)

Has anyone used MovieLit? - suzeintn 17:50 Mar 1 (0)

How do you give grades when you don't really give test?...nt - Gamom3 17:34 Mar 1 (2)

• Everything is an "A" - LH 20:58 Mar 1 (0)
• It is harder to grade without testing..... - Kelli in TN 17:37 Mar 1 (0)

web address for free George Bryson web book on Calvinism - ValB 17:10 Mar 1 (9)

• something about TULIP I have never understood is... - Pam 17:10 Mar 2 (3)
  • NT understanding of election must - ValB 8:35 Mar 4 (0)
  • Two things... - Kendra in CA 18:35 Mar 2 (1)
    • how does the elect fit in with verses such as these where we learn that God wants ALL to be saved? - Pam 11:59 Mar 5 (0)
• here's a question I get, to quote from this article - Jodi-FL 18:06 Mar 1 (1)
  • Re: here's a question I get, to quote from this article - ValB 12:23 Mar 2 (0)
• Thanks for the link and your response below. (m) - FloridaLisa 17:55 Mar 1 (2)
  • did you see my post to you below? - Jodi-FL 18:08 Mar 1 (1)
    • Re: did you see my post to you below? - FloridaLisa 6:35 Mar 2 (0)

Where, oh where is my copy of SWB's "The History of the Ancient World"? I ordered from B&N over two weeks ago---other copies seem to be shipping. Any news??? nt - Michelle in MO 16:51 Mar 1 (6)

• Didn't I read somewhere that SWB gets very little money from the books unless we order them through Peacehill Press?... - Nan in Mass - wanting to pay her back a bit for the boards and books 12:44 Mar 2 (1)
  • Absolutely. For things like that, I try to order directly from the author for that very reason. nt - GVA 7:24 Mar 6 (0)
• I've read on the other boards that if you delete from your Amazon cart and then order it again, it ships. I bought mine today at my local B&N (nt) - Staci in MO 21:16 Mar 1 (1)
  • Arggghh! I was at B and N yesterday. Whey didn't I think of it???!!!! - SusanAR 8:54 Mar 2 (0)
• I received mine today from Amazon.com. (m) - Kathleen 17:28 Mar 1 (1)
  • UGH!!! I pre-ordered mine from Amazon and they STILL have not shipped it! UGH!!!!! - Carole in DE 20:34 Mar 1 (0)

Care to help me put together a reading list for British Lit? - K in MI 16:38 Mar 1 (11)

• I appreciate all the helpful input -- thanks! nt - K in MI 5:01 Mar 3 (0)
• here's some of my suggestions - kate in seattle 19:53 Mar 1 (7)
  • Kate, this is a wonderful list . . . more - Luann in ID 8:46 Mar 2 (2)
    • My son wants to do British Lit, too, but I need teacher notes..more - Dee 10:34 Mar 2 (1)
      • Sounds like you did a great job with Wuthering Heights . . . - Luann in ID 10:59 Mar 2 (0)
  • Kate, I'd love to see your list for 1600-1850 when you are done. What do you use to help with Lit. Analysis, etc? nt - Chris in VA, hijacking 4:47 Mar 2 (3)
    • Re: Kate, I'd love to see your list for 1600-1850 when you are done. What do you use to help with Lit. Analysis, etc? nt - kate in seattle 18:27 Mar 2 (2)
      • Are you referring to Education of a Christian Prince by Erasmus? nt - momee 11:26 Mar 4 (0)
      • I liked that book How to Read Literature Like a Professor that someone recommended. m - Dee 8:25 Mar 3 (0)
• You might also want to check out the Lightning Lit. British lit books. See it at... - Lori D. 19:05 Mar 1 (0)
• Have you looked at Sonlight's List? - Chris in VA 17:21 Mar 1 (0)

Is Algebra in 7th grade a mistake? (more) - jac 16:12 Mar 1 (9)

• Be extra sure to keep up arithmetic skills - Susan in NJ 19:02 Mar 2 (1)
  • Yes, good point. I have noticed this. She wants to use a calculator so badly, but I think she still needs that computation practice. - jac 9:11 Mar 3 (0)
• Not a mistake. Start it, but be willing to slow down as needed (if needed). nt - Laura in CT 5:28 Mar 2 (0)
• Start on Algebra . My ds. is beginning Algebra halfway through 6th grade after completing BCM.nt - Nissi 4:01 Mar 2 (0)
• My ds would do Algebra in 6th if we homeschooled next year. Most likely, he's going to end up waiting til 7th (should start school next year). <nt> - Pamela 18:34 Mar 1 (1)
  • Basically, when they are ready, do it. If they need to slow down, have gap year, whatever, do that at that time. <nt> - Pamela 18:35 Mar 1 (0)
• I'd get started - Brigid in NC 17:42 Mar 1 (0)
• If she's ready, then go... - Betty 17:11 Mar 1 (0)
• No, it's not a mistake. - LH 16:45 Mar 1 (0)

Brag Alert! - coloradostef 15:42 Mar 1 (9)

• That is wonderful! Thanks for letting us know the good news! (nt) - Dawn in MI 4:49 Mar 2 (0)
• No Kidding! Wonderful news. Congratulatons all around! nt - Anne/PA 4:35 Mar 2 (0)
• How wonderful! I just love hearing about things like this! (nt) - Jane in NC 18:14 Mar 1 (0)
• Congratulations! nt - FloridaLisa 17:38 Mar 1 (0)
• Wow! Thats great! nt - MoniMoni 17:29 Mar 1 (0)
• Wonderful! How exciting. (nt) - Kathleen 15:59 Mar 1 (0)
• Way cool!!! (nm) - Susan in IL 15:58 Mar 1 (0)
• Congrats! (m) - Hoggirl 15:56 Mar 1 (1)
  • He will be staying at Jesus College. How appropriate for his major!. nt - coloradostef 16:16 Mar 1 (0)

Free Algebra Worksheets - LoriM 13:18 Mar 1 (4)

• Lori, thank you again! I can't thank you enough for your recommendations... - Valinbc 21:47 Mar 2 (0)
• Wow, thanks for the link! I already know how I plan to use these... - Diana in OR 13:31 Mar 1 (2)
  • But it costs $109 after 14 day trial!!! - Jann in TX 14:30 Mar 1 (1)
    • Oh, yeah, I just meant use the already-built free pages! - LoriM 5:45 Mar 2 (0)

May I share my excitement? (m) - Kathleen 13:07 Mar 1 (15)

• Congratulations! I feel as though my son and I stand in your shadow . . . (m) - leslie in tx 21:27 Mar 6 (0)
• Fantastic! Thanks for sharing the good news! (nt) - Dawn in MI 4:50 Mar 2 (0)
• Send him my hearty congrats! nt - FloridaLisa 17:37 Mar 1 (0)
• How wonderful! Congratulations, Kathleen. :o) nm - LisaNY 17:11 Mar 1 (0)
• How exciting- I know you are proud!! My dh is a Baylor grad!! nt - SusanAR 17:09 Mar 1 (0)
• That's fantastic! Congratulations! You have every reason to be proud! nt - Michelle in MO 16:49 Mar 1 (0)
• Excellent ... Congrats, Kathleen! nt - Sylvia 16:32 Mar 1 (0)
• YEA!!! (nm) - Susan in IL 16:08 Mar 1 (0)
• How wonderful...quite an achievement!! nt - Lynne 15:56 Mar 1 (0)
• You must be so proud of him! Congrats!! nt - MaryM 14:20 Mar 1 (0)
• That's so exciting! Congrats! nt - Gwen in VA 14:18 Mar 1 (0)
• Hurray!!! (nt) - Deb in PA 13:38 Mar 1 (0)
• Outstanding!!!! (nt) - LoriM 13:17 Mar 1 (0)
• That's wonderful!! Contratulations! nt - Ria 13:14 Mar 1 (0)
• Congratulations !!!!!! :) - Bev in B'ville 13:13 Mar 1 (0)

Speaking of Book Lists - LoriM 12:58 Mar 1 (1)

• Thanks for the link! Looks like there's alot for this non-fiction fan. nt - FloridaLisa 17:41 Mar 1 (0)

Need help making my ds's transcript - Gamom3 12:35 Mar 1 (1)

• Another thing - Gamom3 13:20 Mar 1 (0)

R&S Comp. enough?? - Angela in NC 8:46 Mar 1 (0)

Question about continuing Latin .... - home'scool 7:25 Mar 1 (16)

• It depends on what your objectives are and how your child fits into that scheme... - Jane in NC 8:25 Mar 1 (12)
  • If I understand this correctly, you think reading Caesar's diary from the conquest of Gaul in Latin is real fun? - Sue in St Pete 20:15 Mar 1 (4)
    • Hey Sue, I have a master's degree in Mathematics so my definition of "fun" has always been a bit warped... - Jane in NC 2:25 Mar 2 (3)
      • No way! I would have never guessed... - Sue in St Pete 19:51 Mar 2 (2)
        • Perhaps the boys could have a whining session via email... - Jane in NC 8:45 Mar 3 (1)
          • Your son would win the whining session hands down - Sue in St Pete 10:22 Mar 3 (0)
  • Have your students taken Latin all the way through... - Cathy4 in CA 14:25 Mar 1 (6)
    • At present my 9th grade son... - Jane in NC 16:35 Mar 1 (5)
      • Thank you, Jane. I just began studying Great Books ala TWTM.... - Cathy4 CA 21:18 Mar 1 (4)
        • Personally, I'd continue w/the Latin... - LisaNY 4:48 Mar 2 (1)
          • For what it's worth - a personal example of the benefits of Latin study... - LisaNY 4:52 Mar 2 (0)
        • We are essentially following things as outlined in TWTM with a few tweaks... - Jane in NC 2:41 Mar 2 (1)
          • He doesn't know yet! :) He gives his all to just about... - Cathy4 CA 7:26 Mar 2 (0)
• It's completely arbitrary... - LoriM 7:43 Mar 1 (2)
  • Would it be safe to ..... - Cathy4 CA 7:55 Mar 1 (1)
    • Of course it would be "safe"... - LoriM 13:49 Mar 1 (0)

What is the website for write@home?..nt - Gamom3 6:29 Mar 1 (1)

• WriteatHome.com (nt) - MaryM 6:58 Mar 1 (0)

What are these supplements to Human Odyssey, Spielvogel? (m) - MoniMoni 5:14 Mar 1 (9)

• ISBN for Human Odyssey , Spielvogel , HO including supplements (m) - MoniMoni 6:20 Mar 2 (1)
  • Inside is the ISBN for the Primary Sources Guide - mooooom 17:26 Mar 2 (0)
• Wow! You ladies are so talented at finding things! Thanks for this info. (m) - Michelle in MO 3:21 Mar 2 (0)
• Where did you find the World Lit Readings? - mooooom 15:03 Mar 1 (2)
  • Re: Where did you find the World Lit Readings? - MoniMoni 15:22 Mar 1 (1)
    • Thank you so much! - moooom 17:20 Mar 2 (0)
• I should say I have found them online but not purchased yet. nt - MoniMoni 13:17 Mar 1 (0)
• I would love to know where you found the Exploring the World... - Bev in B'ville 12:53 Mar 1 (1)
  • Re: I would love to know where you found the Exploring the World... - MoniMoni 13:34 Mar 1 (0)

What distinguishes an "honors" class from a "normal" class...especially in math? (sm) - Bev in B'ville 3:29 Mar 1 (4)

• My daughter has taken some virtual school honors classes. - Jenny in Florida 7:50 Mar 1 (0)
• We do use honors labels - Brigid in NC 7:11 Mar 1 (0)
• In our home, all of our "at home" courses are honors-equivalent but don't receive the designation - LoriM 5:01 Mar 1 (0)
• Depends on the system... - Jane in NC 3:54 Mar 1 (0)

Cathy in KY - could I get a copy of your transcript document? Please? - mom2jrcsc 21:12 Feb 28 (9)

• Could I get a copy of your transcript document? Please? - Pam in TN 20:16 Mar 5 (0)
• Gee, I DO feel noticed today! Let me know what you think! - Cathy in KY 15:14 Mar 1 (0)
• Could I have one too, please? Thanks! ... - Sabrina in NY 10:21 Mar 1 (0)
• Please Cathy, one for me too :-) - Connie(TX) 7:46 Mar 1 (0)
• can you send it here too? - Jod 7:34 Mar 1 (0)
• One more? Thanks:) - Lynn 6:39 Mar 1 (0)
• Me three? Addy inside. - FloridaLisa 5:48 Mar 1 (0)
• Could I get a copy too, pretty please? - Cynde 4:09 Mar 1 (0)
• Wow! It's startling to see my name so early in the morning!... - Cathy in KY 3:25 Mar 1 (0)

lesson planning for Jacobs Geometry, 2nd edition? - AngieW in Texas 19:05 Feb 28 (7)

• What we do - Ruth in Ottawa 4:59 Mar 1 (2)
  • This was true for us, too. - Jan P. 5:32 Mar 1 (1)
    • she'll only be a 9th grader, so we have time to spread it out if needed (nt) - AngieW in Texas 19:35 Mar 1 (0)
• Someone mentioned Kolbe lesson plans for Jacobs' Elementary Algebra on the board below, Perhpas they also have Geometry lesson plans? nt - SusanAR 19:17 Feb 28 (3)
  • they do, but they're for the 3rd edition and I have the 2nd edition ... - AngieW in Texas 20:26 Feb 28 (2)
    • Re: they do, but they're for the 3rd edition and I have the 2nd edition ... - MaryM 20:41 Feb 28 (1)
      • try..... - Bev in B'ville 3:15 Mar 1 (0)

Analytical Grammar - Krystal 18:57 Feb 28 (4)

• Re: Analytical Grammar - Sabrina P in AZ 15:02 Mar 1 (0)
• Re: Analytical Grammar - Mary in GA 8:21 Mar 1 (1)
  • What about the Review and Reinforcement book?? nt - StaceyinLA 10:27 Mar 2 (0)
• Re: Analytical Grammar - Lisa TX 21:11 Feb 28 (0)

I'm curious, what is the ISP code and what is it use for? - Judy of TN 17:02 Feb 28 (4)

• Re: I'm curious, what is the ISP code and what is it use for? - Judy of TN 7:30 Mar 1 (0)
• Re: I'm curious, what is the ISP code and what is it use for? - Ria 18:17 Feb 28 (2)
  • Ahhh...here's a better explanation, lol (m) - Ria 18:19 Feb 28 (1)
    • And obviously, I meant IP address, not ISP code. LOL! :) nt - Ria (forever clueless about technology) 18:20 Feb 28 (0)

Need some input/ advice on ds's writing....(loooong) - StaceyL in Canada 16:09 Feb 28 (4)

• I think there are two things going on here. - Jan P. 19:00 Feb 28 (1)
  • GRRRR! That's "him" not "them". - Jan P. 19:02 Feb 28 (0)
• I know exactly where you are coming from! My dd is just as you have described... - Ang in TX 17:17 Feb 28 (0)
• Yep, all the time with Taz, so, I signed him up for online classes through Home2teach. nm - Carmen & Co. 16:29 Feb 28 (0)

The Unofficial WTM Board Home School Abbreviations page has a new home ... - Debbie in Plano 16:07 Feb 28 (0)

Is anyone going for a CalGrant? I have ??? - cb in socal 15:41 Feb 28 (0)

Any good historical fiction WWI books? nt - Kay 15:09 Feb 28 (5)

• I like Rilla of Ingleside, but it might not cover the aspects you want to cover, or be high enough level. nm - Nan in Mass 9:48 Mar 1 (0)
• Not Fiction but a plug for "Testament of Youth" by Vera Brittain - Moira in MA 17:46 Feb 28 (1)
  • This looks very interesting! I'll pick it up at the library on Saturday. (nt) - Jane in NC 18:01 Feb 28 (0)
• All Quiet on the Western Front (m) - Jane in NC 16:56 Feb 28 (0)
• To the Last Man nt - JFS in IL 15:46 Feb 28 (0)

I formally "take back" my question. Sorry for breaking the rules. Have a nice day ladies. nt - Writing Instructor 13:07 Feb 28 (4)

• Oh for goodness sakes, there was nothing wrong with your question.... - Kelli in TN 13:11 Feb 28 (3)
  • Re: Oh for goodness sakes, there was nothing wrong with your question.... - Writ Inst 13:25 Feb 28 (2)
    • Well, that makes more sense! (m) - Ria 13:38 Feb 28 (1)
      • Thanks Ria-I have great respect for you and I appreciate your response. nt - W. Instr 13:46 Feb 28 (0)

Does Classmate Math still sell CD sets of the courses to homeschoolers? - Claire 12:42 Feb 28 (4)

• NO...More, Anyone have Algebra 2? - Cindy 5:39 Mar 2 (1)
  • Thanks! That's what I wanted to know. (nt) - Claire 7:54 Mar 2 (0)
• If you're interested, I have Classmate Geometry for sale.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 15:23 Feb 28 (0)
• I was coming here to ask the same question! nt - Beth 13:01 Feb 28 (0)

Long Term Writing Plans - Writing Instructor 12:36 Feb 28 (20)

• Don't know if this will help or not... - Robin in Tx 20:13 Feb 28 (1)
  • Re: Don't know if this will help or not... - Writing Instr 16:11 Mar 1 (0)
• My group is doing several additional things - Happy 19:01 Feb 28 (1)
  • Re: My group is doing several additional things - Writing Instr 16:15 Mar 1 (0)
• Well, for SURE one thing is... - Cathy in KY 18:21 Feb 28 (1)
  • Re: Well, for SURE one thing is... - Writing Instr 16:31 Mar 1 (0)
• Could I ask an unrelated question about IEW and speeches?? - Melissa B 14:08 Feb 28 (2)
  • Re: Could I ask an unrelated question about IEW and speeches?? - Writing Inst 14:28 Feb 28 (1)
    • Think on your feet!... - Cathy in KY 18:32 Feb 28 (0)
• Are you wanting to teach progymnasmata? - Jan P. 14:03 Feb 28 (1)
  • Re: Are you wanting to teach progymnasmata? - Writing Instr 16:37 Mar 1 (0)
• I retract my question. Sorry for breaking the rules. nt - Writing Inst. 13:11 Feb 28 (0)
• I don't have an answer, but it strikes me as odd that you would be anonymous for this. nt - Kelli in TN 12:41 Feb 28 (6)
  • Why? nt - Writing Instructor 12:52 Feb 28 (5)
    • Re: Why? nt - Ria 13:02 Feb 28 (4)
      • What ISP code? I don't see any! (m) - Kathleen 14:11 Feb 28 (3)
        • If you track it down... - LoriM 14:53 Feb 28 (2)
          • Oh! Okay, so yours is...(m) - Kathleen 15:15 Feb 28 (1)
            • But now I'm at home... - LoriM 17:47 Feb 28 (0)
• OOOps.... - Writing Instructor 12:38 Feb 28 (0)

ARGHHHHHH!!!!! The more I know, the more I know that I don't know.... - Janice in NJ 11:56 Feb 28 (2)

• relax, take a deep breath...(m) - ValB 13:27 Feb 28 (0)
• I have a sophomore and I know from experience that sometimes.... - Kelli in TN 13:25 Feb 28 (0)

Susan's new book, The History of the Ancient World, is now available at peacehillpress.com! - Kim at Peace Hill Press 11:20 Feb 28 (5)

• What is the age range for this book? - connie 13:46 Feb 28 (4)
  • It would depend on your child.....m - Heather in Savannah 19:38 Feb 28 (0)
  • High school and adult...(m) - Kathleen 14:35 Feb 28 (2)
    • Ugh!!! I want to see a sample of this,... - connie 15:34 Feb 28 (1)
      • Re: Ugh!!! I want to see a sample of this,... - Kathleen 16:44 Feb 28 (0)

Algebra in 8th or 9th??? (cross-post) - Chris in CA 10:43 Feb 28 (9)

• Thank you to all ! You've given me alot to consider - Chris in CA 21:23 Feb 28 (0)
• I have one doing Algebra in 9th, and one about to start in 7th (m) - Veronica 14:54 Feb 28 (0)
• I think it depends on readiness, and - m - StaceyinLA 13:12 Feb 28 (0)
• Re: Algebra in 8th or 9th??? (cross-post) - Pam L 12:30 Feb 28 (0)
• I've got a kid like that! - Ruth in Ottawa 11:49 Feb 28 (2)
  • What would you suggest for pre-algebra? - Chris in CA 11:58 Feb 28 (1)
    • I hadn't caught on by that point! - Ruth in Ottawa 12:25 Feb 28 (0)
• Depends on the readiness of the child. (m) - Ria 11:04 Feb 28 (1)
  • Unfortunately this appears to - Chris in CA 11:46 Feb 28 (0)

I am certain high school transcripts have been discussed ad nauseum here, so... - Kendra in CA 10:05 Feb 28 (22)

• Covenant College has a sample on their website for homeschoolers to use. ALSO - MS 4:36 Mar 1 (0)
• Thanks everyone! nt - Kendra in CA 16:57 Feb 28 (0)
• You might like to look at this... - Lynne 14:23 Feb 28 (0)
• Our umbrella school prepares out transcript and portfolio for us. nt - Kelli in TN 13:17 Feb 28 (0)
• I did my own -- with Word Perfect. I never found a pre-formatted one that suited me completely. nm - Janet in WA 12:38 Feb 28 (0)
• since I *am* an Excel queen wannabe..... - Jodi-FL 12:10 Feb 28 (2)
  • Thanks Jodi. Do you still have my email addy? nt - Kendra in CA 13:12 Feb 28 (1)
    • yes, but my excel spreadsheet is on my laptop and Thursday is our busy day - Jodi-FL 11:24 Mar 1 (0)
• I used the sample on the TOG website and created my own. nt - Amy in MT 10:55 Feb 28 (0)
• One-page MS Word document.. - Cathy in KY 10:53 Feb 28 (10)
  • Cathy, I hope you see this! Could I have one also, please?nt - Peggy in Ks 9:34 Mar 5 (0)
  • me too Cathy? Thanks! <nt> - Pamela 19:22 Feb 28 (1)
    • I almost didn't see you hiding there! - Cathy in KY 20:28 Feb 28 (0)
  • Re: One-page MS Word document.. - Mary in KY 13:15 Feb 28 (1)
    • You've got mail! - Cathy in KY 14:51 Feb 28 (0)
  • Please do! m - Kendra in CA 12:09 Feb 28 (4)
    • I sent you the forms - Cathy in KY 14:52 Feb 28 (3)
      • Cathy, may I get a copy of the forms too? I (m) - Michele in MN 15:20 Feb 28 (2)
        • Sure! - Cathy in KY 17:59 Feb 28 (1)
          • Thanks!! They look great! - Michele in MN 9:11 Mar 1 (0)
• I looked at a bunch of samples and then made up my own. - Jenny in Florida 10:42 Feb 28 (0)
• I am using Donna Young's template in Word (link only inside) - Deb in PA 10:22 Feb 28 (0)

Apologia... whole course CD vs textbook? companion CD? - Pam L 9:59 Feb 28 (1)

• We went with full course on CD.... - Susie-Knits 10:49 Feb 28 (0)

id Tech Camps..anyone done this? - Andrea 8:07 Feb 28 (0)

Help me with Algebra recommendations for a son who is good in math - Jodi-FL 7:31 Feb 28 (8)

• I'd recommend either Foerster's or Jacob's they are very similar - Sharon in MD 18:36 Feb 28 (3)
  • Opposite opinion here as to them being similar - Laurie4b 15:10 Mar 1 (1)
    • I agree with Laurie - Maverick 17:22 Mar 2 (0)
  • was it Jacob's Elementary Algebra? because I have looked at this - Jodi-FL 7:33 Mar 1 (0)
• Then I suggest Dolciani's Algebra, Lial's Introductory Algebra, or Foerster's Algebra. nm - Carmen & Co. 11:47 Feb 28 (0)
• To me, Foerster's Algebra is rigorous, has good explanations, and numerous word problems... - SusanAR 9:10 Feb 28 (0)
• Re: Help me with Algebra recommendations for a son who is good in math - rachel in mi 7:53 Feb 28 (0)
• I'd use Lial's Introductory Algebra. - Claire 7:46 Feb 28 (0)

Elementary Algebra by Jacobs - anybody use the Kolbe Lessons Plan with this? - MIch elle 7:08 Feb 28 (7)

• Can you purchase just the lesson plans?nt - Christina in ME 9:58 Feb 28 (2)
  • Yes, it's $35 for just the lesson plans. nt - MIch elle 14:42 Feb 28 (0)
  • Yes! Only registered families get them free with their curriculum. - Jan P. 14:13 Feb 28 (0)
• No, I'm too independent (c: - LoriM 7:29 Feb 28 (3)
  • Oh that is a handy timesaver ! [nt] - LH 8:13 Feb 28 (0)
  • Exactly... - MIch elle 8:06 Feb 28 (1)
    • Nope, no calculator required, scientific is sufficient if you want to use them. (nt) - Moira in MA 8:51 Feb 28 (0)

Update/ ongoing prayer request - StaceyL in Canada 6:42 Feb 28 (16)

• I will pray. I'm so very sorry. (nm) - Miz Booshay 16:49 Mar 2 (0)
• I'll pray, Stacey. I'm so sorry you are having to deal with this. NT - Carrie in NC 15:38 Mar 1 (0)
• I've been praying and shall keep on...I am also sending e-chocolate....lots of it. mmmmm nt - Sharon in Md 18:39 Feb 28 (0)
• Re: Update/ ongoing prayer request -more inside for Stacey - Christina in ME 15:43 Feb 28 (1)
  • Thank you, Christina. Yes, that is certainly a possible argument and may need to be used. Thaks for praying too.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:11 Feb 28 (0)
• (((Stacey)))--I'll keep you in my prayers. (nt) - Beth in OH 13:23 Feb 28 (0)
• Aw, Stacey, I'm so sorry you're going through this - will continue to pray (nt) - CynthiaOK 13:21 Feb 28 (0)
• big cyber hugs and loads of prayer :-) Hang in there Stacey. nt - Linda G in NZ 10:41 Feb 28 (0)
• You are definitely in my prayers. (nt) - Jan P. 10:23 Feb 28 (0)
• (((Stacey))) Praying for you and your family. nt - percytruffle 8:30 Feb 28 (0)
• you and your family will be in my prayers (nt) - Bev in B'ville 8:23 Feb 28 (0)
• You and your children are in my thoughts, Stacey. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 8:16 Feb 28 (0)
• (((Stacey))) I will continue praying for you! nt - Laurel in CA 7:42 Feb 28 (0)
• Oh dear, Stacey... praying for you and your family. nt - Robin in Tx 7:30 Feb 28 (0)
• (((Stacey))) I've been praying for you. nm - LisaNY 7:11 Feb 28 (0)
• (((Stacey)))--praying for you, dear. (nt) - Jane in NC 6:58 Feb 28 (0)

ap US history and American Pageant - CindyB/STL 6:14 Feb 28 (2)

• Like Jan said (more) - Susan in IL 9:13 Feb 28 (0)
• What we used (m) - Jan in MO 6:35 Feb 28 (0)

I need a handwriting writing program for my dd12 and ds11. Any ideas? nt - Rich with kids 5:22 Feb 28 (6)

• "Can-Do Cursive" by Handwriting w/out Tears - Brigid in NC 9:26 Mar 2 (0)
• I use Startwrite daily with my ds11- copywork doubles as handwriting practice- he needs it! nt - Peela 4:33 Mar 1 (0)
• Not a writing program...ugh! Just manuscript/cursive instruction. More coffee, please! nt - Rich with kids 5:24 Feb 28 (3)
  • Look at www.educationalfontware.com - Jeannette 13:52 Feb 28 (0)
  • I am using with my son that age - lori in tx 6:06 Feb 28 (1)
    • I was looking at this. Thanks! nt - Rich with kids 6:16 Feb 28 (0)

Robin in TX - definitions... - Nan in Mass 5:09 Feb 28 (2)

• Yes... - Robin in Tx 7:26 Feb 28 (1)
  • Also, I'm more used to engineering-style designs... - Nan in Mass 9:16 Feb 28 (0)

Write at Home Essay Workshop ----- Any experience? - Lisa TX 21:30 Feb 27 (9)

• We did it and it was a turning point in ds's writing. Excellent workshop! (m) - MaryM 6:35 Feb 28 (8)
  • Re: We did it and it was a turning point in ds's writing. Excellent workshop! (m) - Lisa TX 20:36 Feb 28 (0)
  • I have a question about the type of instruction Write@Home provides - Gina in Colo 8:17 Feb 28 (6)
    • Well, you have to write something first for the feedback. They do provide detailed instructions and very detailed feedback (m) - MaryM 11:39 Feb 28 (5)
      • I'm sure it was me not expressing myself clearly! (m) - Gina in Colo 14:26 Feb 28 (4)
        • Yep, that level of instruction comes with the feedback (m) - MaryM 16:43 Feb 28 (3)
          • Thanks for the information (sm) - Gina in Colo 17:02 Feb 28 (2)
            • Re: Thanks for the information (sm) - MaryM 17:53 Feb 28 (1)
              • OK, wasn't sure if maybe you had done others. Thanks again! (nt) - Gina in Colo 20:44 Feb 28 (0)

FAFSA vc. collegeboard - kate in seattle 21:01 Feb 27 (2)

• The EFC is the amount that the student's family is expected to pay -- thus the lower amount ($3K) is what you would be expected to pay for a school that only uses the FAFSA... - coloradostef 7:26 Feb 28 (0)
• Re: FAFSA vc. collegeboard - Sabrina in NY 4:55 Feb 28 (0)

What are some suggestions for World Geography? more - Eva 20:04 Feb 27 (8)

• A course I'm designing but haven't tried yet - moooom 9:54 Feb 28 (2)
  • If you do all that, take the AP test. (sm) - Susan in IL 10:33 Feb 28 (1)
    • The de Blij I'll be using is not the AP text - mooooom 14:29 Feb 28 (0)
• Re: What are some suggestions for World Geography? more - Pam L 9:52 Feb 28 (1)
  • Re: What are some suggestions for World Geography? more - DM 19:59 Mar 1 (0)
• What we're planning. - Jenny in Florida 8:11 Feb 28 (0)
• Do you want cultural or physical geography? We are using Runkle with the maps book for... - Chris in VA 5:23 Feb 28 (0)
• Re: What are some suggestions for World Geography? more - Lised 4:28 Feb 28 (0)

Cross post: Can someone tell me about Aleks? - Heather in VA 19:20 Feb 27 (1)

• Aleks Trial - Leena 21:59 Feb 27 (0)

Math Q: Ds is currently working in Saxon Advanced Math, we are trying to - Gamom3 17:35 Feb 27 (0)

Just realized that Discoveryschool.com allows one to watch their videos on Real Player... - Jane in NC 17:33 Feb 27 (7)

• Depending on what state you are in, you may be - momof10 17:50 Feb 27 (4)
  • United Streaming doesn't have the equiv. of cosmeo, does it? m - Kelli 18:53 Feb 27 (3)
    • I tried the free trial of both and I went with unitedstreaming... - Kelli in TN 19:28 Feb 27 (2)
      • What is the course called? I didn't see the Spanish course you are talking about. m - Kelli 10:40 Feb 28 (1)
        • We are using the following.... - Kelli in TN 12:30 Feb 28 (0)
• Oops! I see that now as well. (m) - Jane in NC 17:47 Feb 27 (0)
• Re: Just realized that Discoveryschool.com allows one to watch their videos on Real Player... - Chelsea in tn 17:41 Feb 27 (0)

Math again.....Should I stop NEM Now??? - Chelsea in TN 15:41 Feb 27 (4)

• How old is he? - LoriM 9:23 Feb 28 (1)
  • 13, I think I figured out what may be his problem - Chelsea in TN 13:11 Feb 28 (0)
• I jettisoned Saxon Alg. II last March in favor of MUS Alg. II. (more) - Anita in PA 18:07 Feb 27 (1)
  • Thanks..... - Chelsea in Tn 21:51 Feb 27 (0)

Michelle, I answered your question about PTIW nt. - SusanAR 13:46 Feb 27 (3)

• Thanks Susan... - MIch elle 15:02 Feb 27 (2)
  • You said that you wanted to give your ds a solid foundation in composition (m) - LisaNY 16:27 Feb 27 (1)
    • That's what we'll do... - MIch elle 17:23 Feb 27 (0)

Holt Biology - Connie 13:43 Feb 27 (8)

• Here are the sites.... - Connie 6:25 Feb 28 (0)
• Connie ? - Malissa 19:19 Feb 27 (0)
• I have a very old copy. - Jan P. 19:12 Feb 27 (3)
  • Jan...What is the date of your book? - Connie 7:07 Feb 28 (2)
    • My book and some other websites. - Jan P. 11:14 Feb 28 (1)
      • OOPS! Last link if not for Holt's Modern Biology book. - Jan P. 11:17 Feb 28 (0)
• Ds in public school uses this--I'm impressed with it. nt - Chris in VA 17:27 Feb 27 (0)
• I have a friend who used it in ps and considered it "the best". - Jean in Wisc 17:05 Feb 27 (0)

Could someone please help me remember the name of an find the website that has quizzes for literature books? nt - K in MI 13:11 Feb 27 (2)

• Are you thinking of Sparknotes? - Jane in NC 13:35 Feb 27 (1)
  • That's it! Thanks! nt - K in MI 14:10 Feb 27 (0)

Has anybody successfully used Power-glide to complete a year of foreign language?... - Ang in TX 12:52 Feb 27 (3)

• You can count it (m) - Ria 5:39 Feb 28 (2)
  • Ria... - Ang in TX 14:33 Feb 28 (1)
    • Oh, you can find it (m0 - Ria 15:34 Feb 28 (0)

CAP question we need guidance on how to take the SAREX test - Peggy in Ks 11:17 Feb 27 (1)

• Those SAREX tests are tough!! - coloradostef 16:34 Feb 27 (0)

Question about Omnibus worldview... - Heather in VA 9:36 Feb 27 (25)

• My children are young still but I'm wondering also about... - LNC 15:05 Feb 27 (0)
• TULIP.. - ValB 12:06 Feb 27 (16)
  • Val, do you have a good book for teens on this? My ds has been discussing this issue with several friends. (m) - FloridaLisa 18:06 Feb 28 (2)
    • Did you deal with this when living here? - Jodi-FL 17:52 Mar 1 (0)
    • ideas - ValB 7:09 Mar 1 (0)
  • Are you referring to Reformed theology and Calvinism as the same thing? nt - Jill, OK in VA 10:37 Feb 28 (3)
    • I realize that some see differences... - ValB 13:21 Feb 28 (2)
      • Well... - Jill, OK in VA 13:55 Feb 28 (1)
        • Also, a different perspective, on TULIP... - Jill, OK in VA 15:50 Feb 28 (0)
  • Hi Val, I didn't say that Calvinism is **simply** a system that emphasizes the sovereignty of God... - Tracy in Ky 5:55 Feb 28 (1)
    • sorry for any misleading... - ValB 13:24 Feb 28 (0)
  • Val, would you be willing to say - Jean in Wisc 4:05 Feb 28 (5)
    • I was raised a pagan.... - ValB 13:16 Feb 28 (3)
      • I just had this conversation/argument with a dear friend today. Thank you for sharing. (nt) - Jodi-FL 17:49 Mar 1 (0)
      • Re: I was raised a pagan.... - Dee 4:43 Mar 1 (0)
      • Thanks. Good food for thought. nt - Jean in Wisc 3:41 Mar 1 (0)
    • I like this and it mirrors what I tell my kids.... - Kelli in TN 5:09 Feb 28 (0)
  • Thanks - I emailed you with a few more questions. nt - Heather in VA 14:12 Feb 27 (0)
• Veritas Press in general and Omnibus in particular hold a robust reformed theological perspective--that is why we like it so much :) nt - Tracy in Ky 9:45 Feb 27 (5)
  • Ok - talk to me like I'm three.... - Heather in VA 9:57 Feb 27 (4)
    • Link to a short article... - Jill, OK in VA 10:56 Feb 28 (1)
      • Jill, thanks for the link. Very helpful. nt - Nissi 4:36 Mar 1 (0)
    • Hi Heather! Essentially, reformed theology holds a very high view of the sovereingty of God. (m) - Tracy in Ky 10:21 Feb 27 (1)
      • Thanks!! nt - Heather in VA 14:11 Feb 27 (0)
• Reformed w/Calvinistic leanings (m) - LisaNY 9:45 Feb 27 (0)

A question about American History for an 11th grader - Sharon in MD 9:11 Feb 27 (6)

• Paul Johnson's A History of the American People vs. BJU's U.S. History - Jan P. 11:23 Feb 28 (0)
• My dd (11th grade in the Fall) will be using Bailey's "The American Pageant".... - Kelly in VA 14:01 Feb 27 (1)
  • How does The American Pageant compare with BJUP or Paul Johnson below? nt - Sharon in Md 19:13 Feb 27 (0)
• Re: A question about American History for an 11th grader - Kathleen 13:28 Feb 27 (2)
  • Tell me about Paul Johnson's A History of the American People nt - Sharon in MD 19:12 Feb 27 (1)
    • Re: Tell me about Paul Johnson's A History of the American People nt - Kathleen 10:49 Feb 28 (0)

Has anyone used Jensen's Vocabulary? - jak of in 8:44 Feb 27 (1)

• We've used it in a co-op - Brigid in NC 19:28 Feb 27 (0)

Has anyone thought about Conceptual Integrated Sci. by Hewitt? m - Dee 8:27 Feb 27 (5)

• I can't find this on Hewitt's website. - Jan P. 11:21 Feb 27 (4)
  • Sorry, Jan...I should have specified that it was Paul Hewitt...m - Dee 18:58 Feb 27 (2)
    • Hee! Hee! I finally figured it out on my own. - Jan P. 11:25 Feb 28 (1)
      • Jan, I have been to his site, but didn't see the book. m - Dee 4:44 Mar 1 (0)
  • The book under discussion is by Paul Hewitt (author of Conceptual Physics and Conceptual Physical Science) ... - Kareni 13:23 Feb 27 (0)

Speaking of FAFSA, why do I feel so poor but we don't qualify for squat?? m - StaceyinLA 8:24 Feb 27 (11)

• We're looking into loans, too, and a friend suggested looking at the Sallie Mae website.... - Kathy D 6:21 Mar 1 (0)
• Yes, a Stafford goes directly to the school (my dh is in his 4th yr of school so I've become a pro on Staffords!)....(m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 15:03 Feb 27 (2)
  • Yep! Here's a quote from their info... (m) - angela in ohio 16:17 Feb 27 (1)
    • You're right in that.....(m) - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 18:21 Feb 27 (0)
• Student signs. And sure, she gets the cash and can spend it as she wishes - LH 14:51 Feb 27 (0)
• She can't do that - Susan in IL 10:00 Feb 27 (3)
  • I disagree. My niece just did this very thing last semester. The $$ they borrowed paid for their house renovations on an old house they bought... nt - StaceyinLA 10:59 Feb 27 (2)
    • A Stafford Loan? My ds's goes straight to the school and he (nor we) see it. (nm) - Susan in IL 12:20 Feb 27 (1)
      • But then the student has in pocket the money that didn't have to be paid to the school. - Claire 16:16 Feb 27 (0)
• Good question! We're asking the same. - Christi/NC 8:58 Feb 27 (1)
  • My dd is starting at the CC too. However, the little form you can do to predetermine your $$ award says - m - StaceyinLA 11:01 Feb 27 (0)

Is their a correspondence couse online for Chemistry, Math etc... - Maryann 7:57 Feb 27 (2)

• Keystone has one as does Apex Learning, I think. nt - MaryM 12:23 Feb 27 (0)
• Here are two I've used ... - Cynde 8:43 Feb 27 (0)

Interesting history videos online - momee 7:22 Feb 27 (1)

• Thanks! These look interesting - just wish I had fast internet available (nt) - CynthiaOK 4:55 Feb 28 (0)

Amazon is now shipping Susan's new history book - yippee! nt - JFS in IL 6:26 Feb 27 (5)

• What new history book?? :) - Chelsea in Tn 11:39 Feb 27 (4)
  • Re: What new history book?? :) - Kathleen 13:04 Feb 27 (3)
    • I second that - Review Please :) I put in my "shopping cart" to think about :) NT - Chelsea in tn 22:20 Feb 27 (0)
    • We want a full review! I don't usually buy hardcover books, but may have to make an exception! nt - Kelli 17:14 Feb 27 (1)
      • Re: We want a full review! I don't usually buy hardcover books, but may have to make an exception! nt - Kathleen 14:14 Feb 28 (0)

Promising opportunity - ROP tech courses - Paula H in CA 0:11 Feb 27 (8)

• My experiences is with nonHomeschooled students. - LH 6:18 Feb 27 (4)
  • What does ROP stand for...and how can I find out if we have them in our area? nt - Kendra 6:29 Feb 27 (3)
    • "Regional Occupational Program" NT - LH 6:40 Feb 27 (2)
      • Is this offered in all states? The only programs I can find are in California. nt - mom2jrcsc 17:24 Feb 27 (1)
        • ...no idea... (NT) - LH 6:52 Feb 28 (0)
• Do it... - GVA 5:17 Feb 27 (0)
• I've seen how even a little of this sort of knowledge gives my sons confidence... - Nan in Mass 4:51 Feb 27 (0)
• I'd do it in a skinny minute! I think everybody should have a skill that can't be outsourced to another country. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 4:21 Feb 27 (0)

Looking for a good bible study for small group of high school girls - Sylvia 22:53 Feb 26 (4)

• Thanks, I will look at these. (m) - Sylvia 18:40 Feb 27 (1)
  • I would recommend Straddling the Fence for high school...a lot of topics in it affect their lives and choices now...would also be good for those newly in college..nt - Pam 5:28 Feb 28 (0)
• The girls at our church enjoy the Girls of Grace series. nt - ereks mom 7:35 Feb 27 (0)
• I like Straddling the Fence by Anita Whitaker...nt - Pam 4:55 Feb 27 (0)

Thinking of switching to a different