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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Feb 06 (0)
  • Classmate Math... - Yolanda 23:45 Feb 6 (0)
  • What do you think of this grammar program?? - Michele in NC 21:36 Feb 6 (0)
  • Anyone use BJU for math in 9-12? Opinions please nt - Quiver0f10 20:56 Feb 6 (2)
  • Anyone tried Singapore Science for high school or checked it out? - Brenda From Tenn 20:52 Feb 6 (0)
  • Is Teaching Tape Alg 2 mastery or spiral? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 20:14 Feb 6 (0)
  • Has anyone used Sonlight's 200 (I think) church history year for year 2 of the 4 year rotation? nt - Chris in Va 19:51 Feb 6 (0)
  • Are there any books "like" Fallacy Detective and Thinking Toolbox for "other" subjects? - MaryM 19:32 Feb 6 (0)
  • geography curriculum suggestions? (m) - Sandy C. 17:43 Feb 6 (1)
  • Saxon Alg II HELP...ds is working on lesson 78 question 29 - braseltonmomof3 17:20 Feb 6 (1)
  • HELP! Handwriting for a lefty! - Mary 16:36 Feb 6 (0)
  • Science Reasoning for 10th and 11 graders - Lezlie 15:16 Feb 6 (0)
  • Anyone ever return IEW back to the company? - braseltonmomof3 14:50 Feb 6 (3)
  • Is Jacob's Human Endeavor the same in content as Lial's BCM? (nt) - KidsHappen 14:41 Feb 6 (1)
  • Teaching Texbooks...........what are your dislikes??? - Marie 14:20 Feb 6 (8)
  • I need a high school level Astronomy text... - Julie in CA 14:14 Feb 6 (1)
  • Runkle's geography/science - Melissa 13:21 Feb 6 (3)
  • Ang in Texas & American History - Melissa 13:13 Feb 6 (6)
  • High School ScienceTexts....Help! - Brenda From Tenn 12:15 Feb 6 (7)
  • Anyone need digital video tutor to Lials Intro Alg 7th edition? - cat in black 11:49 Feb 6 (0)
  • Edu-Track vs. Homeschool Tracker - Karri 11:46 Feb 6 (2)
  • Any opinions on The Teaching Co's High School Level Algebra I taught by Monica Neagoy or Early American History: Native Americans through the Forty-Niners taught by Linwood Thompson... - karenciavo 11:32 Feb 6 (0)
  • Address for online books? - liz 10:49 Feb 6 (1)
  • A ? about Stewart English... - Liza Q 8:56 Feb 6 (8)
  • biology or physical science for freshman - hpymomof3 8:43 Feb 6 (3)
  • Has anyone used Donna Young's schedule for Apologia books? - Chrisann 8:43 Feb 6 (2)
  • What is the "skills practice" Foerster's Alg. & Trig. book? -nt - sccarl 8:22 Feb 6 (2)
  • Catholic perspective on papacy (Middle Ages especially) - Laurie4b 8:18 Feb 6 (6)
  • Using Singapore O Level sciences as a base - opinions, advice? - Sharon M 23:35 Feb 5 (2)
  • Does anyone here use Streams of Civilization - Yolanda 23:14 Feb 5 (9)
  • I'm using Western Civilization for History but not sure how to use it.... - Judy of VA 23:12 Feb 5 (1)
  • One more question (or post of Qs) about Intro. to Logic Please help :) - Cheryl in CA 22:38 Feb 5 (0)
  • Tried Saxon, then Key to Algebra - now what? Also Consumer Math advice. - DB 22:13 Feb 5 (5)
  • Cool project with lots of hands on geometry and physics - Lynne 21:58 Feb 5 (2)
  • Bringing my dd up to speed in math, any comments or advice welcome (m) - Veronica 21:35 Feb 5 (12)
  • Can someone recommend a quick refresher book for a person out of school a few years. - Cheryl 20:21 Feb 5 (2)
  • one more Q: How much does HomeScienceTools charge for shipping usually? - braseltonmomof3 17:39 Feb 5 (1)
  • For those using Apologia Science....... - Brenda From Tenn 15:36 Feb 5 (7)
  • Omnibus I compared with TOG: I have a Bible & worldview related question (m) - LBC 11:45 Feb 5 (8)
  • Is there anywhere online to look at samples of Lial's Algebra??? I cant seem to find any. TIA - marie 11:15 Feb 5 (2)
  • Chemistry Kit...I was looking at the Apologia set, hometrainingtools, and pennywiselearning - braseltonmomof3 10:55 Feb 5 (2)
  • Anyone know where I can find a list of Rosemary Sutcliff's books, listed by historical period & by reading level? nt - ereks mom 10:38 Feb 5 (7)
  • How does BJU Algebra compare to Teaching Textbook Algebra? (m) - MI Mom 9:33 Feb 5 (4)
  • Sycamore Tree...Good and Bad - Mary 9:15 Feb 5 (0)
  • Me and Math again....think I have it narrowed it down..... - Yolanda 2:46 Feb 5 (2)
  • Anyone reading/implementing "College without Compromise"? nt - gzkimsey in NM 23:52 Feb 4 (1)
  • What did you use for American Government? - Sheila 23:39 Feb 4 (4)
  • Does anyone use BJU Vocabulary? Any opinions? Thanks! (nt) - Sabrina in NY 23:33 Feb 4 (0)
  • LLATL - Melody 22:19 Feb 4 (1)
  • Does Notgrass History have enough lit or ... - Sharon 22:08 Feb 4 (0)
  • Tracey in Ca--posted below re: essays--n/t - AnnieN 21:48 Feb 4 (1)
  • LisaNY--re: short story - AnnieN 21:48 Feb 4 (2)
  • LisaNY--re: short story - AnnieN 21:42 Feb 4 (0)
  • If my 9th grader is doing Algebra 1 this year, would it be better to Geometry in 10th or Alg.2 knowing SATs are in 11th? - Whitney in KY 20:13 Feb 4 (2)
  • moira - How do the CIE courses work?... - Nan in Mass 19:06 Feb 4 (1)
  • Any online study guides available for Rosemary Sutcliff's novels? TIA! nt - ereks mom 16:14 Feb 4 (0)
  • So, when will Specturm Biology & Spectrum Physics be available? Anyone know? nt - ereks mom 14:09 Feb 4 (0)
  • Can anyone offer an opinion on Singapore Science - O levels? Specifically I would like an opinion on their Physics course for dd in gr 10. Thank you! nt - Laurie in ON 11:35 Feb 4 (0)
  • Could someone share what they have used for High School Buisness Math, Accounting, and Government/Civics?? thnks!! nt - CLS 10:52 Feb 4 (0)
  • HELP - Has anyone used Mathematics For Everyday Living? - Rosanne 10:13 Feb 4 (0)
  • Is there an online math course that uses Foerster's for Algebra 1? nt - Janet in MA 10:08 Feb 4 (0)
  • Would it be crazy to do Chemistry before Biology? more... - Liza Q 10:00 Feb 4 (14)
  • Can a student easily transition from Introductory Logic (Nance) to TL II? nt - Susaan 9:30 Feb 4 (1)
  • Would some of you mind sharing what your favorite umbrella schools are (besides NARHS, and Crossroads) thanks!!nt - CLS 8:53 Feb 4 (6)
  • Well, I'm a happy soul.... - Laurel in CA 0:34 Feb 4 (1)
  • Does the GOOD Alg programs, computer programs only? - Yolanda 22:57 Feb 3 (7)
  • Does Teaching Textbooks have a good support system??...TIA - Marie 22:24 Feb 3 (2)
  • Could some please link me to Jacobs and forersters algebra?? TIA - Marie 22:22 Feb 3 (2)
  • HS Math - Yolanda 19:52 Feb 3 (5)
  • Luann in ID: could you email me, please?... - Sabrina in NY 19:11 Feb 3 (0)
  • Those who have used TOG for several years, do you know - Mary in KY 19:00 Feb 3 (6)
  • Ok, I have another Q: This time on writing - braseltonmomof3 18:51 Feb 3 (6)
  • Elli..I posted a reply for you down below under "MA" nt - CLS 18:23 Feb 3 (0)
  • Where is the best place to purchase the Chemistry kit for Apologia? - braseltonmomof3 17:55 Feb 3 (1)
  • Anyone have suggestions for something like American School, but Christian? - K-FL 17:55 Feb 3 (6)
  • In need of a good dictionary and thesaurus....any recomendations? nt - RS 15:45 Feb 3 (2)
  • Foerster's Math sequence? Is Pre-Calc & Trig the same as Algebra II & Trig? And does it come before or after Geo. ? (nt) - KidsHappen 15:27 Feb 3 (1)
  • Sequencing of Math- Alg. 1, 2 then Geometry? Or Alg. 1, Geom., then Alg. 2? My son is in 8th grade doing Alg. 1. Thanks! NM - Laura in VA 15:05 Feb 3 (4)
  • For everyone asking about transcripts - are you aware of this NARS resource? - Hallie 15:02 Feb 3 (0)
  • Help with "Vocabulary from Classical Roots," Please - sarab 14:35 Feb 3 (4)
  • Latin translation needed...... - Janie 13:23 Feb 3 (4)
  • Tests for WTM high school science....... - Brenda From Tenn 13:01 Feb 3 (1)
  • Has anyone use the Uncle Eric books from Bluestocking Press as a high school history course? nt - Luann in ID 11:37 Feb 3 (4)
  • Those of you that are using TOG and Omnibus, how is it going? - Julia 9:35 Feb 3 (0)
  • Any reviews for A History of Modern Europe by Merriman? - Janice in NJ 9:27 Feb 3 (0)
  • I just found this excellent online study guide for the Iliad... - LisaNY 9:27 Feb 3 (0)
  • Dolciani Geometry ? I've picked up the three Dolciani Books listed here, but am wondering what to plan for Geometry - LH 9:16 Feb 3 (3)
  • Curious: How many of you have had your child take an AP exam and do well...if so, what subject, what book did you use, and how did you prepare?THanks nt. - MIchelle in GA 8:40 Feb 3 (5)
  • BJU BIology - Denise 8:24 Feb 3 (2)
  • Has anyone ever read these books? (m) - MI Mom 8:14 Feb 3 (3)
  • Science and Math question: - braseltonmomof3 6:31 Feb 3 (7)
  • Vocabulary : what would you recommend for jr / sr with pitiful vocabulary? - Janet 3:47 Feb 3 (6)
  • TAZ & Storm's Mom - can you contact me or answer (see inside) - Janet 3:42 Feb 3 (3)
  • Anyone used Literacy Lessons from Lord of the Rings? What grade did you use it in? - Linda (Australia) 3:22 Feb 3 (2)
  • SAT prep book? m - Cam2 3:06 Feb 3 (7)
  • BJU Math.................m - Marie 21:44 Feb 2 (4)
  • Could those of you who have upper HS students (esp. seniors) with jobs, please give me some input - m - StaceyinLA 21:32 Feb 2 (3)
  • Jules - another question on David Quin's history - Kim 21:21 Feb 2 (4)
  • Has anyone used School of Tomorrow for their curriculum?? - Thanks 21:04 Feb 2 (2)
  • HS scheduling of classes.... - Yolanda 20:46 Feb 2 (3)
  • Book on organizing writing for 13-15yos - AnnieN 20:21 Feb 2 (3)
  • Great Source American Government question or 8th grade gov't help - Paula in NH 20:02 Feb 2 (4)
  • For those of you who used IEW and then used PTIW -- a question . . . - Luann in ID 18:04 Feb 2 (1)
  • Does A beka math do a good job of preparing kids for high school math? - Phyllis in MD 16:21 Feb 2 (6)
  • Know of any chemistry programs one can do after advanced chemistry? - Lynne 16:03 Feb 2 (4)
  • Know of any chemistry programs one can do after advanced chemistry? - Lynne 16:03 Feb 2 (0)
  • I`m doing Abeka and on the tests there are essay questions.Well, he`s been essay questions for 3 years now. He doesn`t put much effort in these questions unless he feels like it.My concern is when he gets to high school... - Tracey in Ca 14:35 Feb 2 (1)
  • Please...can anyone explain if using Rosetta Stone Spanish Personal Edition is acceptable or do I need the homeschool edition? (m) - Pam 13:42 Feb 2 (2)
  • Can anyone recommend a philosophy anthology? - Jenny in Florida 13:25 Feb 2 (5)
  • Sandy in MA..or anybody thatresides in MA that is homeschooling a highschooler have questions please??(m) - CLS 12:54 Feb 2 (12)
  • Does anyone know anything about how Cornell looks at homeschoolers? - Gwen in VA 11:08 Feb 2 (6)
  • I need some help for my son - Michele in NC 10:28 Feb 2 (16)
  • looking for recommendations for secular high school science - AngieW in Texas 9:47 Feb 2 (16)
  • Dolciani Modern Algebra Structure and Methods ; which edition? which pub year? - LH 8:41 Feb 2 (5)
  • Question about Tapestry of Grace... - LisaNY 8:40 Feb 2 (4)
  • Those of you who (or whose children) struggled with Introductory Logic... - Laura in CT 7:58 Feb 2 (6)
  • Questions about Lial's Geometry - Teresa in MO 23:01 Feb 1 (5)
  • Student planner - Yolanda 22:42 Feb 1 (6)
  • Has anyone done this??...... - Marie 22:00 Feb 1 (3)
  • phys ed on a transcript - Gwen in VA 19:02 Feb 1 (10)
  • college and finances - Elizabeth 18:04 Feb 1 (14)
  • Omnibus and a World History Spine - Julia 16:57 Feb 1 (4)
  • Can Home Ec. count as a lab science??? nt - ereks mom 16:06 Feb 1 (2)
  • I need help with what to use for French. Please help - Sheila 14:41 Feb 1 (10)
  • Doeas Lial's have a solution-manual for its Beginning Algebra text? - Susie 14:39 Feb 1 (1)
  • Anyone considering Princeton? - Chris in CA 13:09 Feb 1 (3)
  • My sister doesn't know where to start with HS her 17 year old son. Need Help!! (more inside) - Elise in Michigan 12:51 Feb 1 (4)
  • CORRECTION: For those who saved my high school resource list... ISBN number for this book was wrong. Here's the right one.The Homeschooler s Guide to Portfolios and Transcripts, ISBN: 0028637380. nt - Anna 11:55 Feb 1 (6)
  • David Quinn - high school history - Kim 11:50 Feb 1 (3)
  • Has anyone ever "held" their child in a grade for 2 years................. - Chelsea in TN 11:28 Feb 1 (10)
  • TRANSCRIPTS - Barbara P in Wisconsin 11:21 Feb 1 (4)
  • TRANSCRIPTS - Barbara P in Wisconsin 11:09 Feb 1 (0)
  • Algebra problems...which program is for slow learners? - Grace 11:03 Feb 1 (5)
  • For those not interested, I'm sorry for posting, but these Algebra discussions are helpful.... In summary, which have solution manuals, and are there solution manuals through Pre-Calc, Calc ? - LH 8:13 Feb 1 (7)
  • looking for a particular personal finance game (m) - Sandy C. 8:03 Feb 1 (3)
  • Here is the link for Uncle Tom's Cabin hymns (forgot link below) nt but link - MS 6:58 Feb 1 (1)
  • Reading Uncle Tom's Cabin? Link to the hymns in the book - MS 6:41 Feb 1 (6)
  • History 9th grade - Yolanda 1:13 Feb 1 (5)
  • Help me understand how this works. Next year my 7th grade dd will be doing Algebra I. Does that mean she can get highschool credit for it? nt - AmyCC 23:09 Jan 31 (6)
  • Dd passed her written pilot's test! - Margaret in CO 22:13 Jan 31 (7)
  • Trying to decide between Foresters & Jacobs for Algebra I for next year. Any opinions? nt - Paz 21:07 Jan 31 (14)
  • I'm sorry, but can we talk about German grammar one more time? - Jenny in Florida 20:58 Jan 31 (8)
  • Algebra/Pre-Algebra woes.....HELP! - Melissa 20:46 Jan 31 (5)
  • How does your high schooler earn Bible credit??? - Michele in NC 20:45 Jan 31 (4)
  • DS is just not getting the material in Apologia Biology--does the work, probably studies, bombs the tests. Any ideas? tia nt - Chris in VA 20:40 Jan 31 (12)
  • Mary in GA, regarding AP chemistry - Lynne 20:38 Jan 31 (1)
  • Another question about course descriptions. .... - Gwen in VA 20:01 Jan 31 (3)
  • which are the online writing classes available???thanks! - Judy 17:15 Jan 31 (5)
  • LENE - please be sure to read my response below, about grammar. - Paula H 16:47 Jan 31 (1)
  • Has anyone here used Rainbow Science? - Christine 14:10 Jan 31 (2)
  • Quick grammar question: Which is correct---"...someone as knowledgeable as he." Or "...someone as knowledgeable as him." Is 'as' a prepostion in the sentence, an adverb, or something else? These type always trip me. Thanks! (nt) - Janie 13:26 Jan 31 (7)
  • MamaBess- I have question for you under your post about MODG nt - Susan 13:13 Jan 31 (2)
  • Punctuation help needed- period inside or outside of quotation? - MIch elle 12:57 Jan 31 (14)
  • Grammar question - can you please help me? - liz 12:52 Jan 31 (5)
  • American School Link? - Stephanie in Jax 12:46 Jan 31 (2)
  • How many labs are needed for a full credit for Apologia science?(sm) - braseltonmomof3 12:16 Jan 31 (2)
  • ? for those of you who have written up course descriptions for colleges -- - Gwen in VA 11:34 Jan 31 (2)
  • High School Grammar question.... - Jenn 10:24 Jan 31 (3)
  • looking for recommendations for French - AngieW in Texas 9:46 Jan 31 (2)
  • Trying again! Has anyone used Lightning Lit. Shakespeare? nt - Mary in GA 9:31 Jan 31 (2)
  • Where can I get some information on line about... - Yolanda 3:26 Jan 31 (10)
  • Any of you decided that home schooling thru hs was just not right for your dc or even regret deciding to? - difficult questions 23:12 Jan 30 (9)
  • Laura Berquist - Kim 22:21 Jan 30 (5)
  • Does anyone have experience with Work Study credit or with diplomas from places like alternative schools? - Julie in MN 20:17 Jan 30 (5)
  • Which of these US History novels are oldest? - Julie in MN 20:09 Jan 30 (5)
  • Has anyone used Saxon Physics?....(m) - Laurie in ON 19:40 Jan 30 (18)
  • college for moms thread made me wonder how many of you have personal plans for post high school? Careers? World tours? Volunteer? Or washing laundry they save to bring back to you?nt - Elizabeth 19:16 Jan 30 (17)
  • How many great books do you read - Sheila 17:08 Jan 30 (4)
  • Has anyone used Calvert for 8th grade? - Jan P. 17:05 Jan 30 (2)
  • high schooler needs input on two logic books... - Cheryl in CA 16:57 Jan 30 (1)
  • Please recommend a good course for music history & appreciation. My ds wants... - ereks mom 16:26 Jan 30 (6)
  • Classmate Alg. I - Where are the solutions to the extra problems? - Carolyn in OK 16:19 Jan 30 (1)
  • AP Chemistry: anyone who used Apologia and took the exam... - Lynne 15:17 Jan 30 (1)
  • good algebra and geometry program - miri 14:04 Jan 30 (1)
  • Passive Voice issue - ValinBC 13:29 Jan 30 (15)
  • jobs - moira 7:06 Jan 30 (3)
  • When is the best school year for the student to take the SAT? - Yolanda 6:02 Jan 30 (2)
  • Lightening Lit. Questions - Teresa in MO 23:10 Jan 29 (13)
  • Mystery of History - LisaTX 22:02 Jan 29 (3)
  • Can someone give me an opinion on Science Roots? nt - Mom2jrcsc 21:53 Jan 29 (0)
  • Smarr Lit, Lightning Lit, Stobaugh -- do these programs address literary & poetic elements/techniques, etc. such as... - ereks mom 21:49 Jan 29 (5)
  • Q. about Copi's Intro. to Logic... - LisaNY 18:41 Jan 29 (6)
  • We've been flummoxed by several SAT problems of the day that involve probability. Any book or website you'd care to suggest? (TIA) - Kareni 16:01 Jan 29 (4)
  • Isaac Bashevis Singer -- I'm going to have my 9th grader read some of his stories as we begin to study the 20th century. Any title in particular you'd care to recommend? (TIA) - Kareni 15:57 Jan 29 (6)
  • Homeschooling AND going back to school yourself?? Is this crazy?? (m) - Michelle in MO 15:22 Jan 29 (13)
  • Calling all artists: instructional water color painting books for high school and adults?... - Anna 13:49 Jan 29 (7)
  • Copi's Intro to Logic ?'s - Angie 13:44 Jan 29 (3)
  • There are frequent algebra discussions on this board. How about if we consider geometry? (m) - Jane in NC 13:17 Jan 29 (2)
  • Apologia Biology dissection help - Janice Lyn 11:10 Jan 29 (5)
  • Alg 1& 2 , Geom, Tri, PreCalc, Cal progression; summary by publisher/author ? ? - LH 10:45 Jan 29 (23)
  • Does anybody use Henle Latin First Year Teacher's Manual from Our Lady of Victory School? I have questions! - Sandra, mom to 2 10:14 Jan 29 (3)
  • SOTW in H.S. - Lisa in TN 23:18 Jan 28 (3)
  • Michelle in GA - TracyNBob 19:31 Jan 28 (1)
  • Anyone using Abeka Vocabulary I (7th grade)?... - georgia in NM 19:26 Jan 28 (0)
  • Jacob's Algebra - Susan 17:16 Jan 28 (2)
  • Question about using SL in higschool - Debbie 17:01 Jan 28 (2)
  • Newest edition of Jacobs Elementary Algebra? - Brenda From Tenn 16:28 Jan 28 (1)
  • I'm trying to help a friend find a Kitchen Chemistry course for her dd... - ereks mom 14:58 Jan 28 (3)
  • Career planning help - Stacie 14:48 Jan 28 (1)
  • Can you retake SAT II in the same way you can re-take SAT I? - Elizabeth 14:18 Jan 28 (1)
  • Anyone here use Key to Algebra or Key to Geometry? Opinions? Can you... - ereks mom 10:10 Jan 28 (10)
  • Since only 3 science credits are required for graduation, would it be okay to skip science in 10th grade? - Jodi-FL 21:14 Jan 27 (3)
  • Getting all confused and frustrated with formal logic... - Cheryl in CA 19:28 Jan 27 (10)
  • Are there any online Colleges a high schooler can take a class and receive dual credit? - CLS 19:16 Jan 27 (8)
  • If Colleges ask for an "Official Transcript" how would this saitsfy the school if it is a homeschool transcript?(m) - CLS 19:06 Jan 27 (6)
  • IS THERE a program (software or DVD) that does a good job of teaching TRIG concepts (use with Foerster's II)??? - Janet 16:25 Jan 27 (6)
  • How does MP's and Berquist's guides for Henle compare to Wheelock? - Cathy in KY 16:12 Jan 27 (5)
  • Rough page count for yearly reading? - Jenny in Florida 15:36 Jan 27 (15)
  • Jensen's Vocabulary? - Lue 15:19 Jan 27 (1)
  • Math curriculum - Average incorrect problems per lesson? - Liz in Northern CA 15:17 Jan 27 (8)
  • I need help ordering Lial's Introductory Algebra... - Rita 15:08 Jan 27 (2)
  • WriteShop or Wordsmith? I have a dd who loves to write, and does it well and a ds who writes if he has to - bare minimum. nt - Christy in CO 15:07 Jan 27 (0)
  • NEED HELP - basic language arts and math questions for special situation - Janet 12:13 Jan 27 (8)
  • How does the church decide someone should be sainted?... - Nan in Mass 11:22 Jan 27 (6)
  • Have any of you recieved The Old School house magazine ? - Lisa WA 11:19 Jan 27 (2)
  • When did you start planning for high school? - Shari 10:51 Jan 27 (10)
  • Would it be overkill to use Sonlight 100 with Hewitt's Lightning Lit for an 8th grade student? - Janet in MA 8:53 Jan 27 (3)
  • Which WTM edition? I'm sure this has been asked before, but please humor a newbie. - Teddi 8:17 Jan 27 (2)
  • Q. about Vocabulary for the High School Student... - LisaNY 8:17 Jan 27 (1)
  • Need advice for Literature program.....more - Gloria 8:10 Jan 27 (5)
  • AnnieN, where are you??.... - LisaNY 8:03 Jan 27 (0)
  • Renee in NC--Thank you for dropping ' Liberty University ' --this right up my ds' alley (c: (m) - CharlestonGal 7:29 Jan 27 (7)
  • Renee in NC--Thank you for dropping ' Liberty University ' --this right up my ds' alley (c: (m) - CharlestonGal 7:27 Jan 27 (1)
  • Anyone ever feel that once your kids get to h.s. age, people start "working" on you to stop homeschooling and send them to p.s.??? (m) - Michelle in MO 6:24 Jan 27 (30)
  • Best time of year to take the SAT? - kathleen 23:58 Jan 26 (2)
  • I know Spanish is a useful language in this country but what if... - Anna 21:59 Jan 26 (19)
  • Easton Press - John Stephens 20:56 Jan 26 (6)
  • So, what is an honors course and how do I find out more about them? - Elizabeth 20:47 Jan 26 (3)
  • Has anyone had their kids go through a book, Rulebook for Argurments? (more) - Merry 20:06 Jan 26 (15)
  • is it possible to take Apologia's Marine Bio. course w/o... - CharlestonGal 19:40 Jan 26 (2)
  • Henle Latin...lots of questions - Heather J. 17:55 Jan 26 (3)
  • Anyone have experience with AP Art History? - Lynne 17:49 Jan 26 (0)
  • Does anyone use Abeka or BJUP (not home sat) for high school?nt - Susan A. 17:00 Jan 26 (9)
  • Question for those who posted their "must-read books" lists a week or so ago... - ereks mom 16:31 Jan 26 (1)
  • What text would you suggest for an 8th/9th grade student for studying early American History? Is Johnson's History of the American People too difficult for this age student? - Sandy 15:59 Jan 26 (2)
  • Has anyone followed Wordsmith series in High School and been pleased? Did you alternate it with Writing Strands as suggested in TWTM?nt - Christy in CO 12:58 Jan 26 (5)
  • Teaching writing to a high schooler who lacks writing skills??? - Michele in NC 9:58 Jan 26 (5)
  • TOG question - 36 weeks of lesson plans - any time for field trips?sm - Susan A. 7:29 Jan 26 (4)
  • Bringing up Lisa L. in MI's question re secular biology text... - Anna 6:56 Jan 26 (5)
  • Looking for positive uplifting 20th century books to complement history (m) - Lene in CO 5:14 Jan 26 (14)
  • Astronomy Class Ideas - Anne 1:45 Jan 26 (9)
  • Jacobs, Foresters, Saxon, Teaching Textbooks, Lials get the most praise on this board. Pros and cons of each please. - Pam L 22:29 Jan 25 (18)
  • Wondering how many here are doing honors classes with dc's and what grading scale you're using? - Paz 22:26 Jan 25 (10)
  • Quick grammar question before I pull out my hair....... - Janie 21:56 Jan 25 (3)
  • Lial's Algebra,.....again (m) - CynthiaOK 20:01 Jan 25 (4)
  • Full of questions today -- anyone here use "The Gift of Music" by Carlson? Opinions? nt - ereks mom 18:14 Jan 25 (1)
  • Is Teaching Textbooks "rigorous" enough? - Pam L 18:13 Jan 25 (10)
  • Is Teaching Textbooks "rigorous" enough? - Pam L 18:13 Jan 25 (1)
  • If your kids take state history, is it a 1-semester course or a full year? nt - ereks mom, offering chocolate! 18:04 Jan 25 (2)
  • LisaNY and AnnieN - I'm back and have read the story. Now what? nm - Nan in Mass 17:32 Jan 25 (7)
  • What is homeschooling like in Minnesota? - ValinBC 16:18 Jan 25 (6)
  • Recommendation for Ancient Civ curriculum needed...pre highschool decisions :0? ....m - Tap, tap, tap 15:22 Jan 25 (2)
  • Thinking ahead about Logic and possible HS credit....... - sus 15:11 Jan 25 (9)
  • Anyone had experience with NARS? - Chris 14:45 Jan 25 (1)
  • TO ereks mom re: the Hewitt/Stobaugh comparison (m) - Beth in TN 14:40 Jan 25 (4)
  • Does anyone know what Columbia U.'s talking about... - Laura in CA 14:22 Jan 25 (1)
  • Great article in Biblical Archeological Review on Crusader Castles this month. nt - Chris in VA 14:05 Jan 25 (0)
  • Teaching Company Calculus- any opinions. Tomorrow is the last day it's on sale! nt - Mary in Ga 12:16 Jan 25 (1)
  • Archaeology Field School - DianeR 11:17 Jan 25 (2)
  • Is this a kid who wants to unschool or is this teenagehood?? - Osmosis Mom 9:06 Jan 25 (4)
  • Has anyone here had their hs kid take any real college classes - Osmosis Mom 8:57 Jan 25 (33)
  • Bringing up high school science thread - what *secular* texts do you suggest? (m) - Lisa L. in MI 8:34 Jan 25 (3)
  • Thank you ladies for answering my question down below. Now I have another question about rhetoric. (more) - Merry 8:33 Jan 25 (6)
  • I've posted below under 'Oh, please...' and 'Geesh' for anyone interested & might want to encourage...(nm) - CharlestonGal 7:19 Jan 25 (0)
  • Do you know if Latin in the Christian Trivium has a y...... group? - Yolanda 6:15 Jan 25 (3)
  • Would a Monday through Thursday schedule work for HS? nt - Yolanda 3:26 Jan 25 (3)
  • Anatomy Class Ideas? - Anne 0:42 Jan 25 (2)
  • Which of these books -- set during the Roman Empire -- did your dc especially like *OR* dislike? - ereks mom 21:53 Jan 24 (9)
  • Online college courses? - Sally 19:36 Jan 24 (1)
  • Veritas Press Omnibus - Mary 19:16 Jan 24 (2)
  • Teaching Company Economics. Anyone have this? Critique? nt - Jean in Wisc 17:09 Jan 24 (2)
  • Question re: SAT scores - I'm just beginning this college preparatory stuff *grin* - CynthiaOK 17:02 Jan 24 (5)
  • Algebra help, please..... - Mary 15:24 Jan 24 (5)
  • opinions on BJU Economics? - nancy in TN 14:45 Jan 24 (0)
  • Oh please, someone tell why my 15yob shouldn't come home from public school (more) - CharlestonGal 14:02 Jan 24 (20)
  • Fantastic resource for classical hsing - Margaret in CO 12:57 Jan 24 (3)
  • Question for those using Smarr Literature - Mary in KY 12:29 Jan 24 (1)
  • Dd needs a Latin curriculum change -- please offer advice! - Jill W. 11:09 Jan 24 (3)
  • About high school science...again.....(Sorry.....) - Brenda From Tenn 9:09 Jan 24 (38)
  • HAs anyone seen or used Diana waring's Ancient History Curriculum?...more - Gloria 8:24 Jan 24 (3)
  • BJU History users, got a question for y'all... (m) - Rit 4:45 Jan 24 (2)
  • BJU math users -- when do your dc use graphing calculators? We've done... - ereks mom 1:07 Jan 24 (1)
  • I posted down below about rhetoric texts and got only two replies...I'm surprised.. - Merry 23:45 Jan 23 (3)
  • grammar for 10th grader - Grayce 22:50 Jan 23 (3)
  • Any New Yorkers here? more - Liza Q 21:24 Jan 23 (6)
  • Stanford University's admissions policies... - Ellie 19:42 Jan 23 (4)
  • Can I go from MUS Zeta to Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra pretty smoothly? nt - Christy in Co 19:16 Jan 23 (1)
  • Do any of you feel like you're running out of time and just not gonna get done all those fascinating, important, required.... - Cathy in KY 19:05 Jan 23 (11)
  • Do any of you have any experience with Midway College? any input is good, since we're at the beginning of exploring our options. Thanks. nt. - Nancy 17:59 Jan 23 (6)
  • Apologia new editions - LuAnnE 17:07 Jan 23 (0)
  • How should I purchase a copy of Lial's Intermediate Algebra? - Anne/PA 16:50 Jan 23 (4)
  • TOG high school- Do most of you use the spines they suggest for high school or do you use others? Is it difficult to implement if you choose another spine? - Sandy 16:36 Jan 23 (5)
  • What would be a better geometry text for a 14 yo -- Lial's or Jacob's? - Maggie (VA) 16:32 Jan 23 (2)
  • Classes to take in prepartion to get into the Naval Academy? - Peggy 15:34 Jan 23 (1)
  • Curriculum comparisons question...(m) - Kathleen 15:16 Jan 23 (6)
  • Anyone using a graphing calculator with Teaching Textbooks at some point? - Lorraine in BC 12:58 Jan 23 (2)
  • Anyone willing to share TOG reviews for high school students? - Schmittgirlz 11:00 Jan 23 (5)
  • CLEP vs. SAT II - Robbie 10:24 Jan 23 (19)
  • More on Selective Colleges, "Colleges that Change Lives" and any experience you might have had. - Elizabeth 10:13 Jan 23 (16)
  • Hello! Could some of you post your 7th, 8th, or 9th graders daily schedule? - happymainemom (AKA Lisa in Maine) 8:52 Jan 23 (17)
  • Does Sonlight Core 100 have a lot of writing assignments? Would using it with Lightning Lit 7 be too much?... - Janet in MA 7:36 Jan 23 (0)
  • Trying again here 8-). Has anyone gone through The Well Eduated Mind with dc for 12th gr?... - Anna 6:31 Jan 23 (10)
  • Favorite statistics resources? - Jenny in Florida 1:05 Jan 23 (4)
  • Question for those who used Lial's Introductory & Intermediate Algebra... - Karri 22:55 Jan 22 (4)
  • Can anyone tell me about TT Geometry - Teresa in MO 22:04 Jan 22 (1)
  • Magical home school moment when you know it is all worth it... - MamaBess 21:50 Jan 22 (0)
  • For those of you who have used Clonlara is it true they make you take an exit exam to "graduate"??nt - CLS 19:53 Jan 22 (1)
  • Has someone compared Lials Algebra to Jacobs? (m) - Julia 19:45 Jan 22 (6)
  • Plea for help Traditional Logic 2 analysis assingments - Kendall 19:05 Jan 22 (1)
  • Another question about TOG: Soed it have enough geography for highschool or do I need to supplement with something like Trail guides geography books.Thanks...nt - Gloria 18:35 Jan 22 (3)
  • Chalkdust SAT Prep--Has anyone used this? - Lisa 18:14 Jan 22 (3)
  • How can you use first aid and CPR for a health credit? - Peggy 17:11 Jan 22 (3)
  • DianeR, some more questions: We're in a somewhat identical position you were in before... - Laura in CA 17:00 Jan 22 (8)
  • Sandra in FL, I sent the Hewitt/ Stobaugh comparison again using another account. Let me know whether you get it. : ) nt - ereks mom 16:56 Jan 22 (0)
  • Question: If I decide to go with TOG , should I wait for the newly redesigned year 1 or just go ahead and buy it now?nt - Gloria 16:31 Jan 22 (2)
  • Have to put in a plug for RefDesk... - StaceyL in Canada 15:50 Jan 22 (0)
  • I'm shopping for Jacob's Geometry. Has anyone ordered from Woodbury School? Thanks. nt - Lisa L. in MI 15:29 Jan 22 (0)
  • Is there a good Geometry class on video/DVD that you can recommend? Thanks! nt - Molly 13:48 Jan 22 (4)
  • Where can I get Signing Naturally (from a homeschool supplier)? nt - JM 13:47 Jan 22 (0)
  • Posting here too - some questions on Voyages in English.....please.... - Christy in CO 13:15 Jan 22 (1)
  • Question for those who have Classmate Math...... - Claire 13:14 Jan 22 (5)
  • ? re nilitary academies and accredited high schools - Gwen in VA 12:25 Jan 22 (2)
  • Can someone help me out with some high school questions?(m) - CLS 9:00 Jan 22 (8)
  • Has anyone gone through The Well Eduated Mind with dc for 12th gr?... - Anna 8:28 Jan 22 (0)
  • Padme, I added yet another comment to your thread below (nt) - moira 3:48 Jan 22 (3)
  • German CDs? - Jenny in Florida 0:18 Jan 22 (0)
  • What do you use for Bible study w/ your highschoolers? TIA! nt - Molly 19:12 Jan 21 (0)
  • What do you use for Bible w/ your highschoolers? TIA! nt - Molly 19:10 Jan 21 (5)
  • Could someone give me a link to American School???? TIA! - Marie 18:53 Jan 21 (1)
  • As my ds goes into his senior year this fall, I'm trying to locate a book on rhetoric. more - Merry 17:59 Jan 21 (6)
  • How do you schedule Bible Study Guide For All Ages? - suzeintn 16:35 Jan 21 (1)
  • Which is better Traditional Logic or Intro to Logic? We've never done - JM 15:49 Jan 21 (4)
  • Should I use The Thinking Toolbox BEFORE Intro to Logic or after? I was thinking - JM 15:24 Jan 21 (6)
  • Can sign language count towards high school foreign language or not? Dd *might* go to community - JM 14:33 Jan 21 (10)
  • What do you use for Logic? I have Intro to Logic already. Is this a good one for someone - JM 14:31 Jan 21 (0)
  • If dd is learning to play the violin, can I add in a music theory book to count as a Music credit? What about music appreciation? What - JM 14:29 Jan 21 (3)
  • Sorry for all the ?s today - Would Smarr Lit. be enough to count for a High School English credit? NT - JM 14:29 Jan 21 (1)
  • What do you all use for Keyboarding? Thanks! nt - JM 14:28 Jan 21 (3)
  • What do you recommend for a one semester class on Geography for 10th or 11th grade? nt - JM 14:27 Jan 21 (3)
  • What can I use for Government for 11th grader? What about Economics for 11th grader? TIA! nt - JM 14:27 Jan 21 (2)
  • Would Power Glide be sufficient for a highschool foreign lang. credit or not? If not, - JM 14:26 Jan 21 (0)
  • When to graduate from High school? - Elizabeth 14:23 Jan 21 (9)
  • Advanced Communications DVD's from IEW.....what exactly are these? - Katia 13:30 Jan 21 (5)
  • Community College - tuition per unit ? ? ? - LH 13:01 Jan 21 (11)
  • video or computer based algebra - AngieW in Texas 12:29 Jan 21 (2)
  • Please help with college admission question - Laura in CA 10:38 Jan 21 (3)
  • Teaching the Classics-still trying to get a response - Lue 9:47 Jan 21 (2)
  • My 4th grader is getting bored with Saxon 54; says is too easy.... - Judith of VA 9:02 Jan 21 (5)
  • Looking for a summer camp-like program to learn study skills - Chris in CA 8:59 Jan 21 (5)
  • Ok - So, I've decided I'd like to use Writeshop in highschool - what else do I need - grammar, vocab, literature? Any suggestions? nt - Katie 5:42 Jan 21 (4)
  • Brave writer/IEW/others - linda 2:31 Jan 21 (13)
  • Confused about Lial's Algebra books (m) - Reba 1:54 Jan 21 (5)
  • Silly question, I know, but why do we multiply by the reciprocal of a fraction when we have a division problem involving fractions? nt - Sandy 0:05 Jan 21 (4)
  • Score reports on SATs - Sheila 23:24 Jan 20 (4)
  • So I'm reading Colleges that Change Lives and it's got me wondering - Michele T. in WA 23:06 Jan 20 (4)
  • I just received Corbett's text (m) - Sarah CB 22:40 Jan 20 (0)
  • Can anyone recommend a Spanish curriculum other than Powerglide that would require minimal parental input? - Mary in GA 21:06 Jan 20 (7)
  • Notgrass, Lightning Lit, and Smarr Lit. questions - Carolyn in OK 18:57 Jan 20 (4)
  • Does anyone know if there is an audio or video version of Oresteia? - Suein PA 18:26 Jan 20 (0)
  • Has anyone used Teaching Co.'s Understanding and Listening to Great Music? - Donna 18:15 Jan 20 (6)
  • Is anyone familiar with Andrew Kern/CiRCE Institute's Lost Tools of Writing? - Donna 18:10 Jan 20 (0)
  • SWB posted Chap. 4 of her new Ancient History book on her blog. :-) m - Beth S 17:01 Jan 20 (1)
  • Looking for secular resources for a study of philosophy. Can you help us out? TIA nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 17:00 Jan 20 (7)
  • I would like to supplement my child's Algebra I since he need additional practice. What can I use? - Judith 15:13 Jan 20 (4)
  • My dd and I have been puzzling over how to understand what a couple of verses from the Bible and... - Auntie Em 14:56 Jan 20 (5)
  • Anyone use the Uncle Eric books? Do you use the study guides? Are they even necessary? - Katia 14:50 Jan 20 (3)
  • * ~ * For those who wanted the Hewitt/Stobaugh comparison -- - ereks mom 9:53 Jan 20 (24)
  • Need serious help for my 14yos who can't write! - Michele in NC 9:12 Jan 20 (10)
  • Question for GVA- the cc computer prof, please... - Ang in TX 8:43 Jan 20 (1)
  • Which Latin books is most useful for an adult to learn Latin? I currently Know zero latin but want to learn. - Mary 8:32 Jan 20 (7)
  • Laura in CT... - LisaNY 22:53 Jan 19 (2)
  • SAT writing / grammar question - Carole in DE 22:19 Jan 19 (5)
  • Govt financial Aid for college students, accreditation; revisited - LH 18:23 Jan 19 (14)
  • Opinions on developmental math to get caught up & ready for teaching text,or classmate algebra - Debby B. Ks 17:54 Jan 19 (2)
  • Jane in NC: Dolciani question for you - junglemom 17:32 Jan 19 (5)
  • Teaching Textbooks -- how well prepared are your TT students when they take the SAT? Thanks! nt - Jana(NC) 16:28 Jan 19 (2)
  • wondering about how well Apologia science prepares students for college -- anyone with experience in this? Thanks! nt - Jana(NC) 16:27 Jan 19 (1)
  • Preparing for CC math question... - Tiff 15:56 Jan 19 (9)
  • Peela, could you email me - Hallie 13:56 Jan 19 (0)
  • Someone asked for books on the Civil Rights Movement for high schoolers. Here's one that I have... - Anna 12:31 Jan 19 (0)
  • Jenny in FL or anyone who takes FLVS classes (m) - Sandra in FL 12:22 Jan 19 (4)
  • PSAT Scores - Debbie 12:17 Jan 19 (9)
  • That was meant to be What TEXT! Sorry! nt - Debbie 12:13 Jan 19 (0)
  • What Foerester test follows Algebra/Trig? - Debbie 12:12 Jan 19 (2)
  • FYI: Learn Out Loud- online site for audio and vidio learning materials - Carrie in NC 11:35 Jan 19 (1)
  • My son has saved his Conceptual Physics for last. It is the 3rd edition high school.... - Padmé 11:19 Jan 19 (18)
  • Will someone help me see how to use the 4 year history cycle and still meet my state's requirements... - Paz 11:14 Jan 19 (2)
  • Any thoughts on doing formal grammar through high school, or stopping at some point and focusing on writing? more. - Christy in CO 11:06 Jan 19 (4)
  • Asked this on another board - want to try this board from people who have been there, done that - LOGIC! more... - Christy in Co 11:01 Jan 19 (2)
  • Would you please share your student's Great Book essay with me? - Julia of CA 9:36 Jan 19 (2)
  • What's next after Lial's Introductory Algebra? - Karri 9:01 Jan 19 (4)
  • Henle Latin I users -- do you high schoolers work independently or do you go through it with them? TIA! nt - ereks mom 8:25 Jan 19 (18)
  • Jane in NC, a few questions about conceptual physics... - Schmittgirlz 7:05 Jan 19 (1)
  • Question about sending/retaking AP and SAT II test results have to be sent or can you hold them? - Chris in Ca 5:32 Jan 19 (5)
  • Questions about Jacobs Algebra - Reba 3:08 Jan 19 (5)
  • Does anyone use Great Source American Government? - Teresa in Mo 23:40 Jan 18 (1)
  • Teaching the Classics - Lue 23:08 Jan 18 (0)
  • Need some grammar advise.... - Christy in CO 22:34 Jan 18 (2)
  • Writer's Inc. question...do you have to purchase the individual... - CharlestonGal 22:27 Jan 18 (2)
  • Thanks to all who answered my poll about which Math you are using for your jr./high schoolers! Can I now ask which math you used prior to Teaching Textbooks? Was it an easy transition? Thanks! nt - Christy in CO 20:36 Jan 18 (17)
  • At what point is R&S no longer enough for writing, and what is a good program to begin using at that time? nt - StaceyinLA 20:36 Jan 18 (0)
  • I also have a Classmates Algebra Question. - Karen in MO 20:14 Jan 18 (2)
  • I need encouragement/advice on 8th grader's writing abilities...m - Karie 20:04 Jan 18 (3)
  • AnnieN...(and any others interested)... - LisaNY 19:32 Jan 18 (3)
  • Saxon Algebra 1 average test time allowed... - Janice Lyn 19:31 Jan 18 (2)
  • Right Slant: Government/Political Science/Current Events - Tammy 18:36 Jan 18 (1)
  • Kelly in VA - take a look at my post replying to your post about the book lists. nt - Liza Q 17:46 Jan 18 (0)
  • Microscopes - Call Me Cordelia 16:58 Jan 18 (5)
  • Need help /guidance on summarizing historical information for the Great Book... - Kim 16:25 Jan 18 (1)
  • CW Diogenes- how would this compare with CC Chreia/ Maxim?.. - Mary in GA 15:51 Jan 18 (0)
  • Kumon math -- Jo's Boys and others who have used it: Why do you love it and where can I look at it? (sm) - FloridaLisa 15:34 Jan 18 (0)
  • Poll: What is your choice for High School Sciences and WHY???? - Brenda From Tenn 15:28 Jan 18 (12)
  • Another question about Classmate. Claire if you see this I think you could help me. Thanks! - hpymomof3 14:34 Jan 18 (2)
  • Teaching Company: Calculus Made Clear--anyone used this-opinions, please? - Mary in GA 12:56 Jan 18 (1)
  • My Son is saying that he`s starting to have trouble with Alg 1, starting Lesson 60 in Math Relief... - Tracey in Ca 12:35 Jan 18 (1)
  • Classmate algebra questions - hpymomof3 11:57 Jan 18 (6)