High School and Self-Education Board

Here today... - Susie-Knits 10:12 Aug 4 (2)
- thank you so much (m) - Hoggirl 12:38 Aug 4 (1)
  - Boy do I understand... - Susie-Knits 14:58 Aug 4 (0)

Wouldnt you want to do an Ancients before you do a Western Civ? nt - Dooley 7:34 Aug 4 (3)

Ok, I am asking, because looking at my shelf for high school level and I have Speilvogel Western Civ, BJU Amer History and thats it. more... - Dooley 8:15 Aug 4 (0)
We didn't and here's why - Dolly 7:45 Aug 4 (1)
- What a good way to approach it. Seniors would generally be so much more able to tackle the subject nm - Sandy 19:15 Aug 4 (0)

Thoughts on the Rosetta Stone approach to learning a language. - Deidre in GA 21:46 Aug 3 (5)

It's a good program, but you need to understand its limitations. - Claire 11:52 Aug 4 (2)
- Claire, you said "supplements for Spanish available on Amazon" - Paula H 17:47 Aug 4 (1)
  - Sorry, no. I meant supplements for Spanish study in general (such as Practice Makes Perfect). (nt) - Claire 11:48 Aug 5 (0)
Check your public library. Many offer access to it online for free. nt - Beth S 3:32 Aug 4 (1)
- i checked three different systems in my area. none have it. nt - Deidre in GA 10:52 Aug 4 (0)

TT Pre-calculus will not be ready-looking for substitute - Jolene 19:38 Aug 3 (10)

You could probably go directly into MUS PreCalculus - LoriM 11:43 Aug 6 (5)
- MUS PreCalculus- rigorous enough ? - Jolene 14:37 Aug 6 (4)
  - Ds did not find it particularly rigorous... - Deb in PA 6:01 Aug 7 (2)
    - Thanks for your input, Deb! - Jolene 11:14 Aug 7 (1)
      - Hey, you're welcome! :-) Hope it all works out. nt. - Deb in PA 12:16 Aug 7 (0)
  - MEP Trig unit - Jolene 15:02 Aug 6 (0)
Not an inexpensive route, but... - Valerie(TX) 5:13 Aug 6 (2)
- After TT the student would need to do some work in Intermediate Algebra before moving to Lial's Pre-Calc... - Jann in TX 5:31 Aug 6 (1)
  - thanks for the clarification...I remember that gap from previous posts, now that you mentioned it. :) nt - Valerie(TX) 7:01 Aug 6 (0)
Re: TT Pre-calculus will not be ready-looking for substitute - Veronica in VA 14:29 Aug 5 (0)

What do you do for bible? (nt) - mom2three 19:04 Aug 3 (6)

Thank you all for the suggestions. Thank you LoriD for the detailed information (nt) - mom2three 10:20 Aug 6 (0)
Explorer Bible studies--Quest series nt - Happy 6:12 Aug 4 (2)
- We just got our order and I *love* this! Very nice curriculum. nt - Ria 9:59 Aug 4 (1)
  - You'll like it even more when you dig in. - Happy 17:27 Aug 4 (0)
We're using Greenleaf Guide to the OT this year. nt - FloridaLisa 5:27 Aug 4 (0)
This year, we're trying one of the Explorer Bible Studies... - Lori D. 19:25 Aug 3 (0)

x-post Favorite Read Alouds for Grade 4-high sch for boys? We've done Chronicles of Narnia, Lord of the Rings,the BFG, & Wind and the Willows over the years (and sometimes over and over).nt - Laurie4b 18:44 Aug 3 (8)

Gerald Durrell, My Family and Other Animals... - Anne/PA 9:59 Aug 5 (0)
Prince & the Pauper, Rifles for Watie, Shakespeare Stealer (series), Summer of the Monkeys, Father & I Were Ranchers, Youngest Drover (nt) - Dawn in MI 4:21 Aug 5 (0)
Thanks for all the suggestions! nt - Laurie4b 16:21 Aug 4 (0)
Redwall series, Little Britches series, select Gary Paulsen books--Hatchett, especially nt - Happy 6:35 Aug 4 (0)
here are some audios our family has enjoyed recently - momee 5:28 Aug 4 (0)
My son loved and still does, Redwall Series /nm - Gina 22:07 Aug 3 (0)
One other series my kids surprisingly liked is Jan Karon's Mitford series n/t - Stacy 21:01 Aug 3 (0)
Have you read the Indian in the Cupboard series? Swallows and Amazons series? - Stacy 21:00 Aug 3 (0)

Jean in Wis, How do you use the calendar on HST? I have all my schedules on Excel too nt - SusanAR 18:10 Aug 3 (2)

Under the student tab, I input all the assignments. - Jean in Wisc. 4:59 Aug 4 (1)
- Yes, that helps- I won't have to transcribe everything. I'll try it. I keep - SusanAR 5:59 Aug 4 (0)

(x-post) SWB lecture - online conference - can anyone give highlights? I tried to get on, but had computer problems. I've listened to the writing CD, but was hoping to ask questions. Did anything different from the CD come up or get asked? nt - Colleen in NS 16:16 Aug 3 (0)

bringing up Natalija's question about Music Theory.... - Nicole M 15:58 Aug 3 (0)

which modern language for a student who is interested in studying vocal performance in college? - Nicole M 15:52 Aug 3 (3)

Thanks, Mary & Michelle.... - Nicole M 7:00 Aug 5 (0)
Re: which modern language for a student who is interested in studying vocal performance in college? - MaryM 16:11 Aug 3 (1)
- I would agree, but I would emphasize Italian (m) - Michelle in MO 3:24 Aug 4 (0)

Help with ordering Human Odyssey - Stacy 15:46 Aug 3 (0)

Gentle reminder: if there is no text in your message, please put an nt in your subject line. Thanks! nt - Laurie4b 12:30 Aug 3 (0)

Chris in VA - Mary in Northern VA 12:07 Aug 3 (1)

Hey, we are in your same area! (Guess you knew that!) I emailed you. nt - Chris in VA 12:52 Aug 3 (0)

Seeking a Latin Program for a 9th grader - Ginger 11:03 Aug 3 (6)

Thank you very much for these options! I'm looking at these right now! nt - Ginger 18:13 Aug 3 (0)
Ooh ooh! Lingua Latina! (link inside) - Jennifer 14:16 Aug 3 (0)
Re: Seeking a Latin Program for a 9th grader - mom2three 12:16 Aug 3 (0)
You might want to take a look at Latin in the Christian Trivium (nt) - JanOH 11:19 Aug 3 (2)
- This is what we went with too. We're starting in a couple of weeks. nt - Tina in ME 7:38 Aug 4 (0)
- I second this recommendation. The author is very helpful via e-mail. nt - Jackie H. 13:02 Aug 3 (0)

just listened to Dr Lund discuss Shakespeare and it was very good (nt) - Clara in Miami 10:55 Aug 3 (4)

Darn! I wanted to hear that - I'm finally in the conference. Could you give a few highlights? nt - Melissa B 11:01 Aug 3 (3)
- Re: Darn! I wanted to hear that - I'm finally in the conference. Could you give a few highlights? nt - Clara in Miami 11:58 Aug 3 (2)
  - Thanks! I've seen that Shakespeare book recommended before. I'm going to have to add that to my list. nt - Melissa B 19:34 Aug 3 (0)
  - Thanks for posting the highlights, Clara. : ) nt - Cathy in TX 17:44 Aug 3 (0)

WAA math woes again, Jann, can you help?? - momee 10:03 Aug 3 (11)

Aleks is a good non-mom why to teach kids to check their work - CindyB/STL 12:49 Aug 4 (0)
Sounds like you have a non-math ds... - Jann in TX 13:26 Aug 3 (3)
- Our discussion went great last night Jann, thanks for the info in this reply. - momee 4:15 Aug 4 (2)
  - What edition BCM do you have?... - Jann in TX 13:46 Aug 4 (1)
    - Jann, you are so sweet to reply - momee 10:24 Aug 5 (0)
I'm not Jann, but . . . - Kris in MO 13:18 Aug 3 (2)
- Thanks Kris - momee 5:31 Aug 4 (1)
  - He didn't like it, but that's why he didn't take the whole summer off -- - Kris in MO 9:40 Aug 4 (0)
See, here's the problem with teaching a logical child... - momee 10:48 Aug 3 (0)
Also, from the looks of this college's requirement for math, - momee 10:41 Aug 3 (1)
- Perfectly acceptable to start Algebra 1 in 9th grade... - Jann in TX 13:13 Aug 3 (0)

How to Write a Backwards Story? - Holly in N NV 9:12 Aug 3 (5)

Classical Conversations website has examples under the fable and narrative sample pages. nt - Melissa B 20:04 Aug 3 (2)
- That is Classical **Composition** !! not conversations. nt - Melissa 20:05 Aug 3 (1)
  - Thanks Melissa. I'll look that up! nt - Holly in N NV 7:47 Aug 4 (0)
Well, I'm listening to Susan here, but I'll give you a very rough attempt for an example that might help... - Jean in Wisc. 15:05 Aug 3 (1)
- Thanks Jean! That example helps a lot! nt - Holly in N NV 7:48 Aug 4 (0)

Classical Christian Online Conference starts today in 30 min - Clara in Miami 8:38 Aug 3 (0)

This maybe a long shot, but can anyone tell me about Discovering French? more inside- - Sumi 7:57 Aug 3 (0)

Anybody care to share their Grade 11 plans? (m) - DB in NJ 7:37 Aug 3 (24)

sure...here are ours... - Kayleen Todd 16:07 Aug 6 (0)
I will share ours....... - MelodyInTx 12:49 Aug 4 (0)
Ours - Happy 6:34 Aug 4 (0)
Our plans for 11th grade (subject to change)... - SallyMac 19:32 Aug 3 (0)
Wow!! Thanks ladies :-) I have some thinkin' to do! nt - DB in NJ 16:55 Aug 3 (0)
My 11th grader... - Laurie 14:43 Aug 3 (0)
Our plan - Jackie H. 13:09 Aug 3 (0)
My eleventh grader will do this... - Merry 11:42 Aug 3 (0)
not til next year but main schooling will be college 12-16 credits <nt> - Pamela 10:54 Aug 3 (0)
My last 11th grader... - Margaret in CO 10:20 Aug 3 (0)
Our plans for ds....scared that it will be way more than he can managed! - Sharon in MD 10:20 Aug 3 (0)
11th Grade This Past Year - Jenny in Florida 10:18 Aug 3 (0)
I have an 11th grader this year.... - Kelly in VA 9:19 Aug 3 (0)
Our plans...(m) - Kathleen 9:17 Aug 3 (0)
Plans for 11th grade this year--I've gathered materials, but I need to gleam and cut back. We will not do all of this!!!! - Jean in Wisc 9:11 Aug 3 (1)
- Holy smokes....you'd better get out a big carving knife! LOL - Sharon in MD 10:09 Aug 3 (0)
just starting in the 11th grade - Mary in VA 8:48 Aug 3 (2)
- Care to share your Astronomy plans? - Happy 6:20 Aug 4 (1)
  - Sure. - Mary in Va 19:00 Aug 6 (0)
Our plans... - percytruffle 8:38 Aug 3 (0)
My son's 11th grade... - Quiver0f10 8:33 Aug 3 (0)
ours... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 8:21 Aug 3 (0)
Foreign language? English/Literature? Elective? - LoriM 8:17 Aug 3 (0)
my dd's plans - Lori L 7:59 Aug 3 (0)

Lost Tools of Writing--new cds?? /m - Lostinabook 7:28 Aug 3 (0)

I know you've all probably discussed this a lot, but, I'm new to the HS board. What constitutes a full credit in a subject? I need to get this figured out. Thanks! nt - Dayle in Guatemala 6:59 Aug 3 (2)

Link - Jean in Wisc 7:10 Aug 3 (1)
- Jean, awesome information. Thank you so much, really helpful!nt - Dayle in Guatemala 7:53 Aug 3 (0)

Thinkwell Precalculus? Has anyone used this? Is it worth purchasing the text? - Krystal 6:41 Aug 3 (2)

Have you used any Thinkwell products before? You are correct, it is a combination of the College Algebra and the Trigonometry sm - Sharon in Md 10:07 Aug 3 (1)
- Thank you, Sharon. It's helpful to hear from those who have used this. nt - Krystal 10:40 Aug 3 (0)

What have you all used for math and science in regard to self education? nt - Luanne N. 1:28 Aug 3 (4)

I did the ALEKS Algebra I course recently to stay ahead of my son (nt) - EKS 20:23 Aug 4 (0)
I just try to keep up by working through what my ds is learing! nt - Sharon in MD 6:18 Aug 3 (0)
Working through Russian Math 6 - I had a very poor math education... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 6:08 Aug 3 (0)
I am using Lial's Precalculus as a review before going on to use the Calculus through MIT's OpenCourseWare. nt - srjbdl 4:38 Aug 3 (0)

Chalkdust vs Videotext for Algebra II - Pros vs Cons about either or both. TX! nt - Jackie H. 1:24 Aug 3 (5)

I haven't seen VideoText but we have Chalkdust Alg.1 and 2, Geometry, and PreCalculus. They've worked wonderfully for my sons so far. nt - Merry 7:21 Aug 3 (0)
I'm sold on Chalk Dust Algebra 2. Liked it so much that I also bought CD pre-Alg and Geometry for this year! nt - Christi/NC 5:49 Aug 3 (1)
- We are using Chalkdust Algebra-2 also, - Lh 6:10 Aug 3 (0)
Well, I love videotext, but since it's 2 year Algebra course that covers 1 & 2 together, I don't know how well it would work to jump into it in the middle... (m) - Debbie in Ohio 4:59 Aug 3 (1)
- We love Videotext as well. nt - Heather in VA 7:51 Aug 3 (0)

Chalkdust vs Videotext for Algebra II - Pros vs Cons about either or both. TX! nt - Jackie H. 1:22 Aug 3 (0)

Art class combination...can this work? - Laurel in CA 23:43 Aug 2 (7)

Re: Art class combination...can this work? - Rhonda 20:59 Aug 4 (0)
Excellent suggestions. nt - PamJH 14:54 Aug 3 (0)
A question or two... - percytruffle 6:49 Aug 3 (2)
- Yes, thank you! - Laurel in CA 11:04 Aug 3 (1)
  - Re: Yes, thank you! - percytruffle 12:41 Aug 3 (0)
Re: Art class combination...can this work? - Beth 5:56 Aug 3 (1)
- Adding up hours - Laurel in CA 11:09 Aug 3 (0)

My Access! for writing....Anyone use it? Do you like it? Do the kids like it? Pros/cons? nm - Natalija 23:25 Aug 2 (0)

Comments on Bob Jones Precalculus via DVD's? How clear is the instruction? nt - Krystal 19:22 Aug 2 (2)

Re: Comments on Bob Jones Precalculus via DVD's? How clear is the instruction? nt - Cindy 11:24 Aug 3 (0)
Re: Comments on Bob Jones Precalculus via DVD's? How clear is the instruction? nt - Susan 9:43 Aug 3 (0)

Literature and Composition - Yolanda 19:14 Aug 2 (9)

Could I get an anwser to MY questions?....:) - Yolanda 22:28 Aug 3 (1)
- Try reposting with a more specific subject line -- mentioning the actual curricula you're interested in. - Debbie in Ohio 7:08 Aug 4 (0)
Can I piggyback to ask some questions? - Mary in VA 8:30 Aug 3 (2)
- Re: Can I piggyback to ask some questions? - Debbie in Ohio 14:08 Aug 3 (1)
  - Thanks Debbie! Going to look them up:) nt - Mary in Northern VA 21:18 Aug 3 (0)
I hope not... I'm subjecting my 9th grader to LL8, Notgrass World (w/ some PP lit guides), Put That in Writing and R&S English 8... *ouch* nt - Debbie in Ohio 5:02 Aug 3 (3)
- Are you planning to do both LL8 and the literature from Notgrass? - Deb in MI 5:20 Aug 3 (1)
  - Yes, I'm counting on the books for Notgrass to bring the Lit. level up to grade 9 - also why we're using Lit guides for some of them. (nt) - Debbie in Ohio 6:46 Aug 3 (0)
- O.K., as I'm looking at that, I think I'll have to SKIP some of the writing assignments, maybe that's what you can do, too. nt - Debbie in Ohio 5:03 Aug 3 (0)

Stewart Grammer -- Anyone used this? - Mary in VA 18:57 Aug 2 (7)

We have used Stewart Grammar Plus ....(m) - Lesley 8:47 Aug 3 (3)
- Forgive my ingnorance...what is the Game series? nm - Mary in VA 9:00 Aug 3 (2)
  - Rules of the Game is for approximately upper elementary through jr. highs levels... - Janet in WA 18:02 Aug 3 (0)
  - Grammar series also published by EPS. Find info at www.epsbooks.com.....nt - Lesley 9:07 Aug 3 (0)
Yes, I have. What would you like to know? (nt) - Jan P. 19:18 Aug 2 (2)
- Does Stewart have a writing component or do I need to add Writing Strands for example? nt - Mary in VA 11:08 Aug 3 (0)
- Stewart - Mary in VA 19:37 Aug 2 (0)

Has anyone had experience with The Morning Star Academy online school for high school? nm - Peggy 17:36 Aug 2 (4)

Wouoldn't recommend it for an instant... - Ellie 7:13 Aug 3 (0)
No direct experience, but I have a friend.... - Bev in B'ville 3:52 Aug 3 (1)
- If you do an Internet search... - Ellie 8:40 Aug 3 (0)
In a true moment of madness (well, for me it was madness) I was researching several of these kinds of programs... - Mad Jenny Flint 20:05 Aug 2 (0)

Becky in Mexico . . . (m) - Tina in Ouray 17:14 Aug 2 (0)

Literature, Historical Fiction, Biographies to go along with World History in the 1800's? nt - Chocolate Princess 16:26 Aug 2 (1)

We LOVED Robert Lawson's "The Great Wheel" -- Chicago World's Fair, 1893. (nt) - Lori D. 16:28 Aug 2 (0)

I posted another art lesson on my blog today for those who are interested. It is a craft activity using the leaf printing lesson I posted last time. Have fun! (link inside) - percytruffle 16:00 Aug 2 (0)

switching from Classmate Geometry to Jacobs 2nd edition - AngieW in Texas 14:21 Aug 2 (1)

I used Classmate like I would a program such as Aleks, as an extra support. nt - Padmé 18:37 Aug 2 (0)

XPost to General Bd. -- What can you teach me about scholarships and/or financial aid? (m) - Doran 14:10 Aug 2 (1)

first stop is the FAFSA...sorry long response - Baker 16:18 Aug 5 (0)

Saxon Algebra 1: How long should the assignments take? - Kris in MO 12:51 Aug 2 (10)

My daughter looks at the DIVE cd in the evening.... - Andrea 19:03 Aug 5 (0)
Re: Saxon Algebra 1: How long should the assignments take? - home'scool 8:25 Aug 3 (1)
- Re: Saxon Algebra 1: How long should the assignments take? - Kris in MO 12:58 Aug 3 (0)
My son took typically two hours... - Brenda in MA 6:23 Aug 3 (1)
- BTW... - Brenda in MA 6:26 Aug 3 (0)
Two to three hours a day sounds way too long to me (m) - RIa 14:25 Aug 2 (2)
- Re: Two to three hours a day sounds way too long to me (m) - Kris in MO 0:12 Aug 3 (1)
  - I'm going to try for an hour to an hour and a half this year (m) - Ria 4:56 Aug 3 (0)
In this case (math) credit earned is for course completed... - Jann in TX 13:32 Aug 2 (1)
- Thank you, Jann! (nt) - Kris in MO 18:26 Aug 3 (0)

answers for Mounce's Greek ? - Paul's gal 12:11 Aug 2 (3)

Answers downloaded ! Thanks a lot ! nt - Paul's gal 13:33 Aug 3 (0)
Answers to Basics of Biblical Greek workbook... - Laura in CT 13:15 Aug 2 (0)
Which book? Mounce has several books and workbooks. NT - Pam L 13:04 Aug 2 (0)

Is Homeschool Tracker Plus really worth all my effort? - Tina in ME 11:32 Aug 2 (16)

I just wanted to thank you all very much! Donna you are a blessing(m) - Tina in ME 10:05 Aug 3 (0)
I love it for the professional records. In the past, I've used it mostly for tracking vs. planning. (m) - Wild Prairie Stars 9:39 Aug 3 (0)
Only one week? I would encourage you to download the Manual.,, (long message)... - Donna in AL 6:14 Aug 3 (1)
- Tina....try this link.... - Donna in AL 7:16 Aug 3 (0)
It's lots of work in the summer- less during the school year - Andrea 6:14 Aug 3 (0)
It is for me, but I have to keep track of hours of instruction in Missouri. After spending time counting up core hours, non-core hours, etc., HSTplus seems much simpler. - Staci in MO 5:06 Aug 3 (0)
I bougt Plus, but ended up going back to pencil and paper. Musch easier. nt - Peela 22:04 Aug 2 (0)
My solution? Get the kids to write down what they do every day.... - Laurel in CA 18:20 Aug 2 (0)
I hear you.... - Yolanda 15:22 Aug 2 (0)
I know how you feel... - mom2three 15:16 Aug 2 (0)
I think it is AMAZING! I love it. - NancyR 14:19 Aug 2 (0)
I *love* it - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 13:30 Aug 2 (0)
I only use it for the calendar - Jean in Wisc. 12:31 Aug 2 (0)
I think it is more useful for putting in work after the fact, rather than for planning. (nt) - Claire 11:46 Aug 2 (0)
My experience was like yours (m) - Ria 11:38 Aug 2 (1)
- It is so much easier, imo, to write it all down where I can, and wing the rest... - Mad Jenny Flint 15:21 Aug 2 (0)

Course to learn computer programming/video game creating? - Sandy 11:18 Aug 2 (2)

My son is working with Terrapin Logo... - Susie-Knits 15:08 Aug 2 (0)
My son has a book called Game Programming for Teens... - Jennifer 14:04 Aug 2 (0)

Cambridge latin independent learner's manual... - antonia 9:29 Aug 2 (0)

are you Kolbe users (or others) memorizing selections from the Iliad? - Nicole M 8:58 Aug 2 (0)

ISB Numbers for Lial Math...Can someone help??? - Connie(Tx) 8:39 Aug 2 (2)

Never Mind Ladies...Found all that I was looking for :-) - Connie(Tx) 9:19 Aug 2 (0)
Possible Numbers.....?? - Connie(Tx) 9:06 Aug 2 (0)

Those of you who have done a graduation (home) could you please share (m) cc content, also cross posted to general board - Emily in IL 8:20 Aug 2 (0)

HS- Chinese Program? - Miriam in IL 6:58 Aug 2 (5)

Re: HS- Chinese Program? - Miriam in IL 7:10 Aug 4 (0)
Ni Hao ( link) - Quiver0f10 7:56 Aug 2 (1)
- Re: Ni Hao ( link) - Miriam in IL 6:07 Aug 6 (0)
I just found out about STARTALK a few days ago. (m) - Raders Fan 7:53 Aug 2 (1)
- Re: I just found out about STARTALK a few days ago. (m) - Nancy 15:42 Aug 2 (0)

Mock Trial? Anyone done this? - Mary in VA 6:33 Aug 2 (1)

My 15 year old son has done this through SSI.. - Deb in MI 5:23 Aug 3 (0)

Starting in the 11th grade - Mary in VA 6:32 Aug 2 (4)

Very helpful input - Mary in VA 18:53 Aug 2 (1)
- Re: Excellence in Writing (Student Writing Intensive) - Gina 13:13 Aug 3 (0)
Re: Starting in the 11th grade - Gina 14:48 Aug 2 (0)
Re: Starting in the 11th grade - Pam L 13:17 Aug 2 (0)

Student Planners - please make your best recommendations. (m) - Sharon in SC 5:07 Aug 2 (11)

We are planning to use a palm pilot... I happen to have one that's about 3 years old. But jenni in FL's paper planners look terrific! nt - outtamyshell 11:06 Aug 3 (0)
Thank you, ladies, for taking the time to share! nt - Sharon in SC 6:00 Aug 3 (0)
We use Excel spread sheets both as a lesson planner for me and for my son too - Sharon in MD 7:10 Aug 2 (2)
- I love Excel. I would love to see your spreadsheets... - Jennifer 9:17 Aug 2 (1)
  - I'd be glad to do a swap....but mine is definitely not fancy..... - Sharon in Md 9:41 Aug 2 (0)
The New York Public Library Student Planner August 2007-August 2008... (m) - jenn in FL 6:22 Aug 2 (0)
Three favorites... - Anna 6:17 Aug 2 (0)
I couldn't find one, so we use two things. One is a checklist, - Lh 6:11 Aug 2 (0)
Sharon have you looked at Homeschool Tracker Plus version?... - Donna in AL 6:07 Aug 2 (2)
- Donna, actually, (m) - Sharon in SC 6:03 Aug 3 (1)
  - Sharon in SC....you know Tracker has a monthly calendar feature... - Donna in AL 6:25 Aug 3 (0)

World Geography for 9th. Runkle's, A Beka or Bob Jones, and why? Thanks - Liz 23:56 Aug 1 (10)

We just bought Abeka's World Geography for my high schooler to use this year. nt - Anna 6:19 Aug 2 (1)
- Oh, why?.... - Anna 6:22 Aug 2 (0)
Liz...here is what I have gleaned....maybe it will help you. - Donna in AL 5:49 Aug 2 (7)
- Donna, are you saying that Runkle's is really more like 1/2 credit? I'm - Liz 9:10 Aug 2 (5)
  - Personally, unless you supplement, I think Runkel is barely worth a 1/2 credit.... - Donna in AL 14:03 Aug 2 (4)
    - Abeka does Geography and Health in 9th grade. nt - Rhondabee 5:21 Aug 3 (3)
      - So, is it half a credit of science and half of history??? - Donna in AL 6:27 Aug 3 (2)
        
        Re: So, is it half a credit of science and half of history??? - Rhondabee 12:24 Aug 3 (1)
        
        thanks. nt - Donna in AL 14:20 Aug 3 (0)
- oops..let me re-phrase something..... - Donna in AL 5:57 Aug 2 (0)

Would someone be so kind as to link me to a site where I can look at the Lord of the Rings language arts program? TIA.nm - LunaLee 23:55 Aug 1 (2)

here ya go.... - Peela 1:02 Aug 2 (1)
- Thanks Peela! nm - LunaLee 1:12 Aug 2 (0)

Progeny Press guides***questions*** - Robin in DFW 16:13 Aug 1 (1)

You could easily do that if you wanted. sm - Cynde 4:27 Aug 2 (0)

Vocabulary From Classical Roots- How have you used this? (m) - jac 14:50 Aug 1 (2)

We preferred English from the Roots Up. My dd made her own cards, also. nt - Praisefor3 20:11 Aug 3 (0)
Have you read the suggestions in the WTM? nt - Kimm in WA 14:51 Aug 1 (0)

Anyone have students interested in high school biology/medicine/biotechnology? - Anne/PA 14:14 Aug 1 (2)

Wow, the link within the post did work! Fun. Anyway... - Anne/PA 14:16 Aug 1 (1)
- This looks great Anne. Thanks!! nt - MaryM 14:38 Aug 1 (0)

Rhetoric as outlined in WTM - how would you list it on the transcript? (m) - Kimm in WA 12:41 Aug 1 (3)

Can be listed as rhetoric or speech........ - Jo 7:22 Aug 2 (2)
- Thank you for posting this. I had forgotten this was in the book, and I've been watching this thread. It's pp. 654-655 in the revised ed. (nt) - Kris in MO 7:41 Aug 2 (1)
  - Don't feel bad, I forgot also! THANKS!! nt - Kimm in WA 15:17 Aug 2 (0)

DD's took ACT for college entrance -- We need READING COMPREHENSION.. - Lacy in OK 12:39 Aug 1 (11)

Have they done an ACT test prep booklet? - Claire 21:26 Aug 1 (2)
- Thank you. I reserved it from our library. Can't believe they had it:) Yea! nt - Lacy in OK 20:28 Aug 2 (0)
- BTW, these are all available from Amazon. (nt) - Claire 21:27 Aug 1 (0)
Thank you all for the suggestion. I will try to find these, maybe @ Rainbow Resources? - Lacy in OK 18:34 Aug 1 (1)
- Yes, Rainbow Resource carries them. nt - Jill W. 18:48 Aug 1 (0)
We had luck with the "Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter" workbooks... - Jill W. 16:04 Aug 1 (5)
- Re: We had luck with the "Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter" workbooks... - bakerjung 22:09 Aug 1 (2)
  - We used these... - Jill W. 8:01 Aug 2 (1)
    - Re: We used these... - bakerjung 22:38 Aug 3 (0)
- A 3rd for these books, and we also used Reading Detective... - Leena 17:48 Aug 1 (0)
- We used those too. Like all EPS products, an excellent and inexpensive resource. nm - Janet in WA 16:08 Aug 1 (0)

Book recommendations needed (crosspost) - Heather in VA 12:06 Aug 1 (1)

Re: Book recommendations needed (crosspost) - Heather in Savannah 5:02 Aug 2 (0)

What comes next? - Melissa 10:21 Aug 1 (14)

My dd is doing both concurrently. Alg 2 three days/week and Geometry two days/week. nm - Bev in B'ville 3:54 Aug 3 (0)
This came up in a conversation with a math teacher last year -- - Kris in MO 19:07 Aug 1 (7)
- We aren't doing Geom before Algebra 2. I may find out - Lh 6:14 Aug 2 (6)
  - It was my understanding that it has to do with making sure Geometry was covered before taking the PSATs - kiki 11:01 Aug 2 (0)
  - Another reason to take Geometry between... - Jann in TX 10:40 Aug 2 (0)
  - I'd be interested to know what you find out if you decide to pursue the question . . . - Kris in Mo 8:12 Aug 2 (3)
    - I'm not so much pursuing the questions as we are simple in Alg-2 after Alg-1 - Lh 8:59 Aug 2 (2)
      - Ah! Sorry! I read it too fast. :--) (nt) - Kris in MO 13:08 Aug 3 (1)
        
        :-) Didn't want to mislead you that I was doing more - Lh 19:50 Aug 3 (0)
We do Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geom/Trig, PreCalc, Calulus. - Lh 11:47 Aug 1 (4)
- Why is it that the "regular" order is Alg. 1, Geom., Alg. 2 . . .. Seems like it'd be best to do Alg. 2 right after 1. nt - Kimm in WA 12:42 Aug 1 (3)
  - I believe it's to make sure you get Geometry before you take the PSATs. If that isn't an issue Alg1 followed by Alg2 makes more sense. nt - Heather in VA 13:15 Aug 1 (2)
    - When does one take the PSAT? nt - Kimm in WA 14:52 Aug 1 (1)
      - To qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program it has to be taken in the fall of the junior year. You can take it before then for practice. It is only offered once per year, in the fall. nt - Cassie 16:38 Aug 1 (0)

How did you schedule Runkle Geography? (Gee why, am I finding this so difficult to do??- I think I need a break from planning!) nt - SusanAR 9:24 Aug 1 (2)

a different path - Baker 16:41 Aug 1 (0)
Breaking Runkle Geography into text (first), mapping (second) - Diane in MN 11:44 Aug 1 (0)

Any opinions on God and the History of Art (Stebbing)? thanks! nt - Kirsten in MO 9:22 Aug 1 (1)

Used it with three children - Margaret in CO 11:10 Aug 3 (0)

Duke TIP experience - Sandra in NC 8:41 Aug 1 (4)

Interesting! Sounds like a great experience... - Anne/PA 9:39 Aug 1 (3)
- CTY sounds like TIP! - Sandra in NC 11:37 Aug 1 (0)
- If I may ask, Susan and Anne: what are the ages of your DC? - leslie in tx 10:05 Aug 1 (1)
  - My ds is age 13, going into 8th grade... - Anne/PA 10:31 Aug 1 (0)

opinions wanted comparing Progeny Press lit guides vs. Lightening Literature - Witherly 8:22 Aug 1 (2)

Re: opinions wanted comparing Progeny Press lit guides vs. Lightening Literature - Stacy 7:19 Aug 3 (0)
One big difference... (m) - Debbie in Ohio 13:24 Aug 1 (0)

Is there any harm in taking the SAT/ACT multiple times (besides the cost!)? Can we choose which one we submit to colleges? Also - how do you decide if you should take the SAT OR the ACT? nt - Praisefor3 8:13 Aug 1 (3)

SAT sends the scores of every test ever taken; ACT you can pick which score to send. As for deciding... - forty-two 8:29 Aug 1 (1)
- However, most colleges pick the SAT's that have the highest scores. - Jan P. 19:24 Aug 2 (0)
Re: Is there any harm in taking the SAT/ACT multiple times (besides the cost!)? Can we choose which one we submit to colleges? Also - how do you decide if you should take the SAT OR the ACT? nt - DollyM 8:26 Aug 1 (0)

What other high school history courses do your dc take besides American HIstory, World History and Government? nt - Praisefor3 8:11 Aug 1 (4)

We're counting ancients and Med/Ren as World History 1&2 - Laura K (NC) 6:24 Aug 3 (0)
Not all history, but "social science" or "social studies" - Jenny in Florida 5:51 Aug 2 (0)
Economics--it isn't 100% history but it does seem to fall into the "social studies" category along with geography. (nt) - Dawn in MI 9:21 Aug 1 (0)
My oldest studied Geography in 9th grade...nt - Kelly in VA 8:29 Aug 1 (0)

Is there a way to find out how different two versions of a book are? - Pamela 7:34 Aug 1 (2)

I found the TOCs on BN.com...in this case, the books had same ch names and page numbers. That was good enough for me :) <nt> - Pamela 14:14 Aug 1 (0)
Do you have a university or community college nearby? Their libraries might carry the books. Otherwise, you might try inter-library loan. (nm) - Kareni 9:12 Aug 1 (0)

Anyone have a schedule for Money Matters for Teens book and workbook? - Cheryl B in VA 7:20 Aug 1 (1)

Anyone? Pretty please with a cherry on top? - Cheryl B in VA 13:53 Aug 1 (0)

The Learning Company's "The Joy of Science" - Rhonda 7:15 Aug 1 (2)

This is one of our all-time favorites! An incredible series... - Anne/PA 7:51 Aug 1 (1)
- Thanks for the comments....think I'll order this one! (nt) - Rhonda 11:46 Aug 1 (0)

Does anyone here use Lighning Lit High School courses, but skip the writing assignments?? - Mommyfaithe 5:38 Aug 1 (5)

Re: Does anyone here use Lighning Lit High School courses, but skip the writing assignments?? - Stacy 7:27 Aug 3 (0)
I would like to do this as well, but use the LL books - Chris in CA 7:36 Aug 1 (1)
- This was my plan exactly..... - Mommyfaithe 5:51 Aug 2 (0)
i am doing that w/ LL8, for the most part, since my son gets it elsewhere. nt - Deidre in GA 6:58 Aug 1 (1)
- This is what I'm doing for my ds, also. We use Write@Home for formal writing and then do papers in other subjects, too. - Bev in B'ville 7:26 Aug 1 (0)

9th grade schedule..is this too much? - ADS 5:15 Aug 1 (2)

Looks good to me...any Art? nt - Linda in NM 6:44 Aug 1 (0)
Not in my opinion :) Enjoy :) <nt> - Pamela 6:26 Aug 1 (0)

boys and hotel rooms - KNF-TX 2:03 Aug 1 (10)

We travel now with 4 (Dh and I in O, I dd in bed, older dd on FLoor (m) - Christina in Spcae Coast 4:46 Aug 3 (1)
- None of my kids will share beds. - Carrie in NC 15:48 Aug 4 (0)
Thanks for your response...glad to hear they're norma. nt - KNF-TX 14:00 Aug 1 (0)
I think that one to a bed for boys is normal and 2 to a bed for girls is normal. The difference is their view of s*xuality. Girls more easily disassociate being intimate (whether emotionally or in proximately) from being s*xual. nt - Laurie4b 11:36 Aug 1 (0)
Yes, I think it's normal. The reason I think this is so is that... - Janet in WA 11:34 Aug 1 (0)
Isn't that weird? I've noticed the same thing with my sons just by themselves *and* - momof10 9:15 Aug 1 (0)
Sleeping bags...that's what our hockey boys do...nt - Linda in NM 6:45 Aug 1 (0)
This is our experience as well... - Jane in NC 5:08 Aug 1 (0)
Public high school assigns 4 to a room for choir trips to NYC, etc. - Beth in OH 4:31 Aug 1 (1)
- Yes, 4 per room. But dh says that they still sleep 1 to a bed. 1 takes a mattress on the floor, another takes the bathtub. lol. But hey its their choice (nt) - St. Claire 4:58 Aug 1 (0)

How would you split the bill? - KNF-TX 1:55 Aug 1 (4)

I would just have them send money for their childs food.nt - Gloria 11:04 Aug 1 (0)
i like to keep things clean. - Deidre in GA 7:06 Aug 1 (0)
You are going anyway. I"d just pay myself. Also, - Lh 6:17 Aug 1 (0)
Since you think they will take your son another time, I would just pay the whole thing myself. But if money is tight, then maybe have them pay 25% to 50% of the cost. (nt) - St. Claire 5:55 Aug 1 (0)

Anyone know how much credit to award for Dave Ramsey's FPU for the Next Generation? (nt) - Mary Hollinhead 18:37 Jul 31 (2)

We are doing it as a semester class. .5 credit nt - Happy 20:18 Jul 31 (1)
- Ditto. (nt) - Dawn in MI 9:22 Aug 1 (0)

What was your favorite Shakespeare literture study guide/curriculum? nm - SallyMac 18:14 Jul 31 (1)

Lightning Literature and Composition from Hewitt Homeschooling - Katia 18:40 Jul 31 (0)

Foerster's Precalculus with Trigonometry question - Laura 18:09 Jul 31 (2)

The Instructor's Resource Book w/CD - Schmittgirlz 20:08 Jul 31 (1)
- Yep, that is what I bought also as well as the student text. I also bought the Thinkwell Trig Cd roms since ds loves Prof Burger and didn't want to give him up. nt - Sharon in MD 21:44 Jul 31 (0)

some college visit and application questions... - Paz 18:09 Jul 31 (2)

Maybe make the arrangements yourself, if they are complicated. . . - Diane in MN 11:51 Aug 1 (0)
some answers - Cynde 8:11 Aug 1 (0)

Has anyone used Jacob's Mathematics: A Human Endeavor? And if so, in what sequence? nt - Krystal 17:55 Jul 31 (2)

Great for multi-age co-op - Sally 17:38 Aug 2 (0)
Bought it but.... - MaryM 18:57 Jul 31 (0)

How do you schedule Lial's Intermediate Algebra? I know some people answered below... - Tammi 17:28 Jul 31 (4)

What I'm doing... - Jann in TX 18:03 Jul 31 (3)
- So you're saying that your daughter does the even problems on day 3 or 4? nm - Tammi 18:15 Jul 31 (2)
  - Clarification... - Jann in TX 18:55 Jul 31 (1)
    - I guess that she would do the even problems only if she still has problems. - Tammi 5:39 Aug 1 (0)

Does Apologia Biology list all lab supplies needed somewhere in the text? nt - CIndy 15:45 Jul 31 (1)

Link to list. - Lh 15:58 Jul 31 (0)

Apologia Biology? Do you buy schedule by Lyn Ericson or use the one on Donna Young? Also.. - Cindy 15:43 Jul 31 (9)

Re: Apologia Biology? Do you buy schedule by Lyn Ericson or use the one on Donna Young? Also.. - Debbie in Ohio 4:31 Aug 1 (0)
We have used both but my sons like the L. Ericson one better. - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 2:47 Aug 1 (2)
- How does it break down the assignments? I have the DY assignment list - Lh 6:23 Aug 1 (1)
  - I saw a sample online. It allows 2 days for the SG, 1 day for study, 1 day for test. So four days - Lh 6:20 Aug 2 (0)
I can't seeing paying for the schedules when there are several available free. There may also be schedules, alternate tests and lab forms in the Apologia Yahoo group files. nt - FloridaLisa 18:39 Jul 31 (0)
We were going to be in a class, well my daughter *Ü* and now she is not.... so we will use Donna Youngs schedule as a guide... nt - LisaWA 16:36 Jul 31 (0)
I modified the Donna Young schedule to allow for extra lab days nt - SusanAR 16:26 Jul 31 (0)
None of those pre-made schedules suited us. I preferred making my own. nm - Janet in WA 16:07 Jul 31 (0)
We are using the one from Donna Young. I'm not that picky about schedules - Lh 15:59 Jul 31 (0)

Jensen's or Wordsmith? Do you have to come up with your own topics - Cindy 15:41 Jul 31 (2)

We used Jensen's and have been pretty happy with it. sm - Sharon in MD 21:47 Jul 31 (0)
I use both - Katia 18:48 Jul 31 (0)

Does Lial's BCM paperback 5th edition have the odds in back? <nt> - Pamela 14:30 Jul 31 (2)

Yep-answers to the odds and solutions for every fourth problem. hth. nt. - Deb in PA 15:18 Jul 31 (1)
- TYVM. Used 6th edition before...just making sure <nt> - Pamela 6:24 Aug 1 (0)

Trying to decide between Omnibus and Scholar's Online for literature..... - Merry 14:29 Jul 31 (2)

Well, it's sort of apples and oranges...(m) - Kathleen 16:14 Jul 31 (1)
- I just have one more question before I make up my mind....(Kathleen or anyone who has used Omnibus)... - Merry 13:03 Aug 1 (0)

Would someone explain some of the differences between the Old and New SAT ? Scoring etc. - Laurie Ann 14:22 Jul 31 (2)

Here's what I know. - Jenny in Florida 15:24 Jul 31 (1)
- Wasn't there a Logic section? Is that gone? (nt) - Amy in VA 17:14 Jul 31 (0)

I might want to use the Omnibus with my sons but I need to know... - Merry 12:36 Jul 31 (3)

Thanks for the information on the CD! nt - Merry 14:22 Jul 31 (0)
No, it's not audio...(m) - Kathleen 13:18 Jul 31 (1)
- Thanks for asking the question - I'm severely hearing impaired - Deb 20:37 Aug 1 (0)

I might want to use the Omnibus with my sons but I need to know... - Merry 12:36 Jul 31 (1)

Re: I might want to use the Omnibus with my sons but I need to know... - Laurie Ann 12:53 Jul 31 (0)

Just recieved my MODG Henle syllabus- Wow it IS nice-but a LOT of work for year I !! This year is going to be FULL. nt - SusanAR 12:12 Jul 31 (4)

What is the difference between the syllabus for Latin I &the syllabus for Latin I & II? - ADS 5:36 Aug 1 (0)
Does it just go through Unit 7 ? a typical two-semester Henle course? - LH 13:05 Jul 31 (2)
- Yes, it is just for 1 year (through unit 7), but is has all the quizes and charts. nt - SusanAR 16:25 Jul 31 (0)
- Yep! nt - MaryM 14:21 Jul 31 (0)

Looking for information about Smarrs Literature.. - K 11:59 Jul 31 (2)

My girls used Smarr Intro to Literature in a co-op setting - LoriM 13:09 Jul 31 (1)
- We found Smarr to be too preachy. - DollyM 8:31 Aug 1 (0)

Thinkwell analysis.... - Holly S/NC 11:39 Jul 31 (7)

Sorry to jump in a little late on this but we just complete Al II and I have a couple comments that might help. sm - Sharon in MD 21:57 Jul 31 (1)
- Interesting! Thanks, Sharon. nt - Holly S/NC 11:45 Aug 1 (0)
One more ?? about Hotmath... - Holly S/NC 11:43 Jul 31 (4)
- Here you go - Barb F. PA in AZ 11:53 Jul 31 (3)
  - Barb, thank you. Another question for you..... - Holly S/NC 13:29 Jul 31 (2)
    - Thinkwell order - Rhonda 14:00 Jul 31 (1)
      - Yes, thanks, Rhonda. nt - Holly S/NC 14:32 Jul 31 (0)

Ria, Jackie in AR or Gold Creek need hellp finding Ria's Lab descriptions for IS (m) - Sheila in Oregon 11:29 Jul 31 (2)

Here it is . . . - Jackie in AR 12:10 Jul 31 (1)
- Thank you so very much (nt) - Sheila in Oregon 7:01 Aug 1 (0)

Advice needed re: giving English credit for Lightning Lit/R&S/Finley's writing lessons.... - Dawn in MI 11:27 Jul 31 (4)

Well, these aren't high school level materials. Are you thinking of giving high school level credits? - Katia 18:45 Jul 31 (3)
- Sorry for my lack of clarity--I meant credit for 8th grade english, not high school. (more) - Dawn in MI 9:55 Aug 1 (0)
- If you're speaking of what credit to give him for 8th grade...I'd give 1 credit and call it Honors... - Laura in VA 9:15 Aug 1 (1)
  - Thanks, Laura! I wasn't clear yesterday, but I did mean credit for 8th grade. (more) - Dawn in MI 10:00 Aug 1 (0)

Are these books scheduled in TOG ?? Anywhere ?? tia - Chris in CA - cross post 10:10 Jul 31 (3)

Thank you - Chris in CA 20:20 Jul 31 (0)
We use TOG classic and some of these books are used...(more) - Kathy D 16:55 Jul 31 (0)
Re: Are these books scheduled in TOG ?? Anywhere ?? tia - Kathleen 10:50 Jul 31 (0)

Correlation between standardized test scores and SAT/ACT etc. (m) - Debbie in Ohio 8:28 Jul 31 (1)

I don't know of anything scientific but I can tell you about my son's experience (m) - CynthiaOK 8:36 Jul 31 (0)

Can I ask a really dumb question about SATs and such? - Suzette in NC 8:22 Jul 31 (2)

Re: SATs and such......(m) - Lesley 12:11 Jul 31 (0)
You sign her up at www.collegeboard.com...(m) - Kathleen 9:21 Jul 31 (0)

Extracurricular resume for college applications...templates or samples? - Deb in PA 8:17 Jul 31 (0)

Cross-post from Special Needs Board - Query using TOPS Science in High School??? - Linda (Australia) 7:41 Jul 31 (1)

We did a number of TOPS units this past year... - Lori D. 8:25 Jul 31 (0)

PSAT, SAT, ACT. When did your child take them? Would you change anything?... - Laurie Ann 7:38 Jul 31 (5)

We did things a little different (SAT) - ChrisN in NY 7:59 Aug 1 (0)
Here's ours.... - Kelly in VA 3:38 Aug 1 (0)
Our PSAT, SAT, ACTschedule.......(m).. - Lesley 11:41 Jul 31 (1)
- Re: Our PSAT, SAT, ACTschedule.......(m).. - Laurie Ann 12:57 Jul 31 (0)
What we did (m) - Jan in MO 7:49 Jul 31 (0)

POLL: What is a reasonable pay for a foreign language tutor ?(m) - Linda in NE 7:02 Jul 31 (3)

I'd pay 1 1/2 to 2 times that amount here. nt - Laurie4b 15:15 Jul 31 (0)
That's going to depend on locale, what it's worth to her, to you, etc. My niece - Lh 7:36 Jul 31 (0)
Depends on several factors, I'd say. (m) - Raders Fan 7:31 Jul 31 (0)

Are the PSAT and the SAT the same test? - MS 6:08 Jul 31 (2)

Also, the SAT requires an essay, but PSAT does not (or didn't this past year when my ds took it).. nt - ereks mom 9:29 Aug 1 (0)
PSAT is shorter not as extensive (math level not as high, for example)... - Jane in WA 7:33 Jul 31 (0)

high school transcripts & admissions - linda 6:05 Jul 31 (9)

No problems in California, even with students who applied to out-of-state colleges. nt - Ellie 20:34 Jul 31 (0)
We needed it for only one school - Margaret in CO 20:30 Jul 31 (0)
This varies widely from state to state. Check the policies of colleges you might be interested in. nt - Mary in GA 10:13 Jul 31 (1)
- Good advice. Here in NY it can be an issue with state colleges/universities. nt - percytruffle 10:45 Jul 31 (0)
OH colleges were ok but GA schools required validation of core classes. Dd had community college courses in all but math so she took the SAT II to "validate" her math curriculum (nm) - Kathy D 7:48 Jul 31 (0)
We didn't have "trouble" exactly, but... - Janet in WA 7:39 Jul 31 (0)
My dd's high school transcript was immediately accepted as valid - LoriM 7:32 Jul 31 (1)
- Would you say there's a problem with getting "too Many" CC credits? - Nancy 13:09 Aug 7 (0)
We had no trouble at all validating high school work w/out accredited classes. The colleges mostly went on ACT score. nt - Anna 6:18 Jul 31 (0)

Regina Coeli - linda 6:01 Jul 31 (1)

In what subject? - Gwen in VA 18:26 Aug 1 (0)

For Catherine in WI, YES, Barrett's Bookshelf is the one. Thank you. (nt) - Loretta 5:47 Jul 31 (1)

Glad to help! nt - Catherine in WI 20:19 Jul 31 (0)

A little praise report on my 13yo ds's test scores... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 5:10 Jul 31 (1)

Lynne! That is wonderful news!! Thanks for sharing! nt - Ria 5:32 Jul 31 (0)

I am trying to put together a 'study skills' type class for my 9th grader. What do you think of these ideas... - Amelia 5:06 Jul 31 (1)

I think it sounds great! As far as credit (m) - Michelle in MO 6:37 Jul 31 (0)

If someone is looking for a quarter or half credit health course..... - Kathy in MD 3:45 Jul 31 (1)

Thanks, Kathy. It looks great for middle schoolers, too! (nm) - Deb in PA 4:57 Jul 31 (0)

Writing Strands Question ... - Luanne N. 20:43 Jul 30 (2)

We've used both Writing Strands and Jensen's here. - Sharon in MD 22:03 Jul 31 (0)
We tried Writing Strands last year and did not find it a good "fit" for us. m - Cassie 11:23 Jul 31 (0)

TOG question - We are not reformed, would this pose a problem at the rhetoric level ? tia nt - Chris in CA 20:12 Jul 30 (4)

Got an answer, never mind, thanks nt - Chris in CA 20:44 Jul 30 (3)
- My curiosity is piqued. What was your answer? nt - Loretta 5:52 Jul 31 (2)
  - From the K-8 board - Chris in CA 9:42 Jul 31 (1)
    - Forgot the subject line - Chris in CA 9:43 Jul 31 (0)

Latin for high school - LisainMO 20:12 Jul 30 (4)

Look at the book first in person. - Laura K (NC) 21:37 Jul 31 (1)
- Cambridge IS systematic...just not the system everyone is used to:) Just because something is "fun" doesn't mean it academically rigorous! nt - Cassie 5:28 Aug 1 (0)
Cambridge here for high school. nt - Cassie 5:01 Jul 31 (0)
We use Henle for high school and consider it very good. nt - Laura in CT 4:21 Jul 31 (0)

What (if anything) did you do in middle school to prepare your student for the SAT vocabulary test?nt - Debbie C. 20:03 Jul 30 (9)

Have you seen 1000 SAT Vocabualary words? - Anne/PA 14:03 Aug 1 (0)
Have you seen 1000 SAT Vocabualary words? - Anne/PA 14:00 Aug 1 (0)
Have you seen 1000 SAT Vocabualary words? - Anne/PA 13:59 Aug 1 (0)
It is my understanding... - Jane in NC 4:04 Jul 31 (5)
- Besides reading, ds 13 is working through Vocabulary For The High School Student. - Deidre in GA 11:28 Jul 31 (0)
- My dd also scored well on the verbal SAT components... - percytruffle 5:29 Jul 31 (0)
- Thanks Jane, I should have added that my q. stems from the TOG teacher notes.. - Debbie C. 5:15 Jul 31 (0)
- ITA. Ds did no official vocab (except in conjunction with lit, Latin, and SAT prep)... - Deb in PA 5:01 Jul 31 (1)
  - O.k. thanks. I know ds would prefer reading/discussing vs. another wkbk :-).nt - Debbie C. 5:19 Jul 31 (0)

What do you know about Memoria Press courses? - nrg 20:01 Jul 30 (1)

Re: Memoria Press courses......(m) - Lesley 21:08 Jul 31 (0)

Frustrated...Lial's DVT not working on my computer!! - NancyR 19:34 Jul 30 (2)

did instructions come with them? As I recall, I had to download Real Player - Claire 19:46 Jul 30 (1)
- I think it's working now... - NancyR 20:27 Jul 30 (0)

DeAn -- re: the writing course info below - momof10 19:17 Jul 30 (0)

Is it true that Hewitt's Conceptual Physics for high school is the EXACT same book as the college level? - MaryM 17:48 Jul 30 (3)

From my perusal of both books (m) - CynthiaOK 18:11 Jul 30 (2)
- Thanks! Which editions did you review in each book please? nt - MaryM 6:21 Jul 31 (1)
  - 3rd of the High School version and 9th of the College level (nt) - CynthiaOK 7:32 Jul 31 (0)

Please look over the choices for our upcoming year....... - gail 15:58 Jul 30 (1)

Nice and full! :-) - VA Lee 21:06 Jul 30 (0)

Holt has 4 different Biology texts - Help! - Carolyn in Ohio 13:54 Jul 30 (2)

We're using Holt Biology this year. (sm) - Cassie 5:07 Jul 31 (1)
- thanks so much! nt - Carolyn in Ohio 6:25 Jul 31 (0)

Need help with Thinkwell equivalents... - Holly S/NC 13:42 Jul 30 (10)

The plot thickens... - Holly S/NC 9:40 Jul 31 (0)
Just talked to thinkwell - Rhonda 7:29 Jul 31 (1)
- This is exactly as I understand it from comparing TOC's in books too. nt - MaryM 12:19 Jul 31 (0)
Would it help to just get the whole set of videos from Hotmath? - Anne/PA 4:30 Jul 31 (1)
- The Hot math videos are not quite complete - cindyB/stl 4:42 Jul 31 (0)
I disagree with Thinkwell on their equivalents. - Barb F. PA in AZ 18:31 Jul 30 (0)
Thanks, Mary and Betty. Why didn't I think to just ask *them*? I will post their answer. nt - Holly S/NC 16:53 Jul 30 (0)
Not quite my understanding... - MaryM 15:11 Jul 30 (2)
- thinwell says on their website college algebra=algebra 2... - Betty 15:54 Jul 30 (1)
  - Re: thinwell says on their website college algebra=algebra 2... - MaryM 16:37 Jul 30 (0)

Need reccomendations for a government curriculum? thanks..nt - Gloria 13:06 Jul 30 (4)

Both Sonlight and Notgrass have US Government. nt - Heather in VA 9:53 Jul 31 (0)
We're using Thinkwell. Not one of their best courses, but we're just doing a quick run through and it's perfect. nt - Barb F. PA in AZ 18:34 Jul 30 (0)
Great Source American Government. greatsource.com nt - Jean in Wisc 16:08 Jul 30 (0)
Hippocampus has an online Gov't course for free... - Anne/PA 13:58 Jul 30 (0)

If anyone knows of a website where I can listen to T. Roosevelt's speech, The Man with the Muck-rake, I would appreciate the link. nt - momee 13:04 Jul 30 (1)

Not that speech, but you can hear his voice here. link inside - leslie 6:19 Jul 31 (0)

I'd like to use a couple study guides with Notgrass' literature selections - do you recommend Progeny or Smarr? - Heather in VA 12:51 Jul 30 (3)

My vote is for Progeny ... - Cynde 13:46 Jul 30 (2)
- Re: My vote is for Progeny ... - Witherly 12:36 Jul 31 (0)
- Thanks!! I didn't even realize I could get them at Amazon. nt - Heather in VA 16:53 Jul 30 (0)

How do you get yourself motivated to start the school year? - Christi/NC 12:14 Jul 30 (10)

I make my children do most of the planning - LoriM 14:08 Jul 30 (4)
- That is so inspiring... - Katie in Ny 17:49 Aug 1 (0)
- Lori, what did you choose for 10th grade physics? - Anne/PA 4:40 Jul 31 (1)
  - We used Conceptual Physics (the college 9th edition) (nt) - LoriM 5:07 Jul 31 (0)
- I agree for high school - cindyB 14:51 Jul 30 (0)
I like to go to Starbucks, sit down with our books, calendar and lots of blank notebook paper. - FloridaLisa 13:24 Jul 30 (2)
- I wanna come! but this year, a friend is treating me to a (free) planning weekend at the beach - Jodi-FL 15:19 Jul 30 (1)
  - Wow, a planning *weekend*! That would definitely help motivate me. :o) (m) - FloridaLisa 3:58 Jul 31 (0)
What helped me was... - Janet in WA 12:59 Jul 30 (1)
- We also finished our year the same way. We tapered off, dropping subjects as we felt we were done with them, until finally the last one was done. nm - Janet in WA 13:01 Jul 30 (0)

R&S vs. Abeka grammar - Witherly 11:49 Jul 30 (2)

A couple of thoughts - Jean in Wisc 7:33 Jul 31 (1)
- Thank you for your insights! - Witherly 12:40 Jul 31 (0)

Online Homeschooling High School Curriculum - Erin Morgart 11:45 Jul 30 (1)

Have you looked into Hewitt Homeschooling Resources? - stacy 7:34 Aug 3 (0)

Scholar's Online Academy -- anyone use this? - Erin Morgart 11:40 Jul 30 (8)

Yes...(m) - Kathleen 15:42 Jul 30 (6)
- OK, now I'm jealous, Kathleen! (m) - Michelle in MO 16:10 Jul 30 (5)
  - Re: OK, now I'm jealous, Kathleen! (m) - Kathleen 17:09 Jul 30 (4)
    - Another BTW (m) - Michelle in MO 5:26 Jul 31 (2)
      - Wow! Thanks. That's great to know...(m) - Kathleen 9:32 Jul 31 (1)
        
        According to one of my German professors (m) - Michelle in MO 14:32 Jul 31 (0)
    - Wow! I wish my girls were motivated like that! (m) - Michelle in MO 3:25 Jul 31 (0)
We are taking the Theoretical Grammar course right now.... - Catherine in WI 14:15 Jul 30 (0)

I've watched Transcript BootCamp, any other planning resources... - CTMom 11:21 Jul 30 (0)

Canterbury Tales...Did you assign them all, or selections? If so... - Laurie Ann 10:49 Jul 30 (3)

oh, read "chanticleer" such a fun story. cant remember whose tale it is. nt - kate in seattle 11:26 Jul 31 (0)
I'll be teaching a co-op this year - we'll be covering (m) - DollyM 14:12 Jul 30 (1)
- Re: I'll be teaching a co-op this year - we'll be covering (m) - Laurie Ann 11:29 Jul 31 (0)

Jean in Wisc...What were your literature selections for 9th grade? - wbtx 9:29 Jul 30 (12)

9th - J in W 10:00 Jul 30 (11)
- PS: Did you like VP Omnibus? nt - wbtx 10:42 Jul 30 (7)
  - My 8th grader is starting Omnibus I this year, and we are doing most of it. - Jean in Wisc 10:56 Jul 30 (6)
    - I agree with everything Jean wrote (m) - Michelle in MO 16:08 Jul 30 (0)
    - Thanks, I want this really bad. I am not reformed either so that - wbtx 11:07 Jul 30 (4)
      - PS: I could just kiss you! I love your blog, too. You are a blessing of inspiration and motivation for me and my school.nt - wbtx 13:06 Jul 30 (1)
        
        LOL! nt - J in W 16:06 Jul 30 (0)
      - I'd only get one copy. Get the copy with the teacher's CD and share the one book between all of you. - Jean in Wisc 11:15 Jul 30 (1)
        
        Thanks, I am so happy to hear this. I wanted the book but also want us to be able to eat.lol.nt - wbtx 13:04 Jul 30 (0)
- Thank you so much Jean. This is a big help. Thanks for taking the time to help.nt - wbtx 10:30 Jul 30 (0)
- My dd's for all 4 years--fewer of the rhetoric books since we started Classical Ed. late. - Jean in Wisc 10:07 Jul 30 (1)
  - Thanks for sharing this, Jean... - Lori D. 10:16 Jul 30 (0)

Opinions, please! Which MODG syllabus for 9th grade Henle Latin? (nt) - Amy in VA 9:25 Jul 30 (6)

Latin 1A first year - Latin 1B second year, both using Henle 1nt - Andrea 15:06 Jul 30 (0)
Re: Opinions, please! Which MODG syllabus for 9th grade Henle Latin? (nt) - MaryM 12:46 Jul 30 (0)
Has anyone used the "Essentials" syllabus? Or is the MODG syllabus everyone is talking about the Regular one? (nt) - Amy in VA 11:56 Jul 30 (2)
- Essentials has all the good stuff too! It just covers the entire Henle Latin 1 book in a year. nt - MaryM 12:47 Jul 30 (1)
  - Has anyone used this? Was it way too much? (nt) - Amy in VA 12:51 Jul 30 (0)
The 2006 edition. It is much better than the older ones! nt - Cathy in TX 11:34 Jul 30 (0)

HST and TOG users.... - mom2three 9:16 Jul 30 (1)

I'm not using TOG anymore but when we were . . - JanOH 13:09 Jul 30 (0)

Where to go after Introductory and Intermediate Logic (Nance & Wilson) ? - Bev in B'ville 8:43 Jul 30 (13)

Jan & Tina, (and forty-two, too) thanks so much for your input, it really helps... - Bev in B'ville 3:23 Aug 1 (0)
Bev, were you able to do both Intro & Inter in one year? nt - Rhondabee 14:25 Jul 30 (1)
- Well, yea, it wasn't my plan to begin with, I had mapped out a year for both, but.... - Bev in B'ville 16:06 Jul 30 (0)
"Socratic Logic" by Peter Kreeft (m) - Tina in Ouray 12:19 Jul 30 (5)
- Hey Tina, thanks for the info. Do you know where I can Kreeft's book online? - Bev in B'ville 12:47 Jul 30 (4)
  - Be sure to get the 2e. (nt) - Tina in Ouray 22:36 Jul 30 (1)
    - Tina, Tina, Tina,....how would you feel about..... - Bev in B'ville 3:25 Jul 31 (0)
  - Not Tina, but I've found it on Amazon. Link inside. - forty-two 17:22 Jul 30 (1)
    - Try two on link - forty-two 17:24 Jul 30 (0)
Re: Where to go after Introductory and Intermediate Logic (Nance & Wilson) ? - Jan P. 11:46 Jul 30 (3)
- Thanks, Jan....one more question, please. - Bev in B'ville 11:57 Jul 30 (2)
  - I'm glad I went the route of Nance's logic first. - Jan P. 18:14 Jul 30 (0)
  - Re: Thanks, Jan....one more question, please. - Jan P. 18:11 Jul 30 (0)

Remedial handwriting help needed (m) - Ria 7:59 Jul 30 (18)

Ria, yet one more thought... - Deb in PA 7:26 Jul 31 (0)
Agree with Laurie. My dd is borderline dysgraphic, and - Claire 19:55 Jul 30 (2)
- Expanding on what you said a bit (m) - Valerie(TX) 7:15 Jul 31 (0)
- Claire is right about the quality of handwriting not affecting the grade... - Deb in PA 5:09 Jul 31 (0)
I"m going to recommend something different - Laurie4b 18:26 Jul 30 (0)
Zaner-Bloser offers a book called Self-Instruction in Handwriting for ages through adult. (m) - Jackie in AR 11:52 Jul 30 (1)
- Link only. - Jackie in AR 11:54 Jul 30 (0)
Do you have Ruth Beechick's "You Can Teach Your Child Successfully"? - theodwyn 10:12 Jul 30 (0)
Ria, I'm seriously looking into Callirobics for my 2 boys this year... - Lori D. 10:07 Jul 30 (1)
- PS -- Forgot to mention, they are 15 and 13. (nt) - Lori D. 10:08 Jul 30 (0)
HWT "Can Do Cursive". Link inside... - Anna 10:05 Jul 30 (2)
- There is a new program "Can-Do Print" for older kids who prefer print... - Betty 12:04 Jul 30 (0)
- I successfully used this with a teenager. nt - Anna 10:47 Jul 30 (0)
Try Write Now - its aimed at teens and adults - Karen in CO 8:46 Jul 30 (1)
- Author? Publisher? ISBN? nt - Sue in St Pete 19:33 Jul 31 (0)
Re: Remedial handwriting help needed (m) - Janice in NJ 8:08 Jul 30 (2)
- Re: Remedial handwriting help needed (m) - Delbra 15:00 Jul 31 (0)
- The Getty-Dubay teacher guide has very good helps for this kind of thing. nt - Laurel in CA 9:41 Jul 30 (0)

What have you used in the past for Constitution study in Logic stage (7th/8th)? Have you made this an isolated study? nt - Christy in CO 7:50 Jul 30 (0)

Please give you input on the amount of reading in my curriculum for 9th grade - lynn 7:15 Jul 30 (2)

I agree. Not at all excessive. If you have to, you can time your student - Chris in VA 8:43 Jul 30 (0)
I do not think it is excessive. nt - Janice in NJ 8:00 Jul 30 (0)

Anna, about your dd - Osmosis Mom 6:59 Jul 30 (2)

Yep, OM, we're one step ahead of you, there 8-). Meeting tomorrow evening with disability support at CC to dicuss all that. nt - Anna 8:13 Jul 30 (1)
- Recording device is the best option we've come up with, thus far. Not sure how to handle classroom test-taking since we have no "paper-trail" to prove what I already know. Tomorrow's meeting may answer more questions. nt - Anna 8:16 Jul 30 (0)

What to wear for campus tours and college interviews? - Cynde 6:32 Jul 30 (9)

What about for girls? Particularly interviews? A Polo on a girl seems so uniform-y. nt - Barb F. PA in AZ 18:37 Jul 30 (3)
- Okay, thanks. - Barb F. PA in AZ 12:13 Jul 31 (0)
- Something modest and comfortable - LoriM 5:29 Jul 31 (0)
- At our interviews, the girls wore nice pants outfits or skirts. - Jean in Wisc 19:09 Jul 30 (0)
Thanks ladies! :o) nt - Cynde 12:29 Jul 30 (0)
I'd go khaki pants and a polo or button down shirt. - Jean in Wisc 7:26 Jul 30 (1)
- Oh--this is for the interview. With a group tour anything seems to go! LOL! nt - Jean in Wisc 8:22 Jul 30 (0)
I had heard that, for interviews, - Laura K (NC) 6:46 Jul 30 (0)
At orientation last month, kids wore everything (and nothing! LOL!)... - LoriM 6:36 Jul 30 (0)

AP testing result questions (question for p.s. mom friend) - Hoggirl 5:15 Jul 30 (5)

thanks (more) - Hoggirl 9:05 Jul 30 (1)
- oops, meant to add - Hoggirl 9:08 Jul 30 (0)
IB is a separate testing program and the AP score is separate from whether the class is AP.. - Betty 7:28 Jul 30 (0)
College Board doesn't "require" that a student take the AP test (m) - MaryM 6:50 Jul 30 (0)
I think IB is a separate issue - Laura in China 5:25 Jul 30 (0)

Robert's???? Writing Curriculum???? I read of a writing curriculum on (m) - Loretta 5:10 Jul 30 (2)

Could you be thinking of Barretts? more... - Catherine in WI 20:38 Jul 30 (1)
- Yippy!!!!! Yes, Yes, Yes, This is the one. Thank You, Catherine in WI (nt) - Loretta 5:46 Jul 31 (0)

Any suggestions for Biology other than Apologia? (m) - Amy in VA 4:30 Jul 30 (15)

I use a British book - it's used there for Biology in the first two years of high school - Laura in China 7:47 Jul 30 (0)
Re: Any suggestions for Biology other than Apologia? (m) - MaryM 6:52 Jul 30 (10)
- How important/helpful do you think the virtual lab CD is? (nt) - Amy in VA 7:30 Jul 30 (9)
  - I thought it was good for those experiements that there was no chance we could do because of equipment! Get is used if you do get it... nt - MaryM 12:34 Jul 30 (8)
    - one more question, please? (m) - Amy in VA 12:49 Jul 30 (7)
      - Sure! - MaryM 13:11 Jul 30 (6)
        
        Great! And yes, I am interested (m) - Amy in VA 13:17 Jul 30 (3)
        
        Re: Great! And yes, I am interested (m) - MaryM 13:23 Jul 30 (2)
        
        that's great (m) - Amy in VA 13:30 Jul 30 (1)
        
        Just emailed you, Amy! nt - MaryM 14:02 Jul 30 (0)
        
        Great! And yes, I am interested (m) - Amy in VA 13:17 Jul 30 (1)
        
        oops, ignore one of these (nt) - Amy in VA 13:18 Jul 30 (0)
[Feeling slightly like a broken record . . .] - Jenny in Florida 6:17 Jul 30 (0)
I meant to say, I need a secular program, ex-H will not agree to it otherwise. :( (nt) - Amy in VA 5:55 Jul 30 (0)
Bob Jones DVD course. nt. - MIchelle in GA 5:09 Jul 30 (0)

Literature Study Guides and Notes, your opinion please. - Yolanda 3:55 Jul 30 (1)

Classic Notes, CliffsNotes, SparkNotes, Gencloe, Penguin.....there are so many, which - Yolanda 17:14 Jul 30 (0)

BJU Chemistry 11th grade - Have ordered but not received book yet. Do they have a list of items needed for experiments?...Hopefully available at Homesciencetools.com? (nt) - Liz CA 23:32 Jul 29 (1)

Re: BJU Chemistry 11th grade - Have ordered but not received book yet. Do they have a list of items needed for experiments?...Hopefully available at Homesciencetools.com? (nt) - Yolanda 1:13 Jul 30 (0)

I have a question about Alg 2/Trig/Pre-cal/Cal brought on by the posts on CA standards (m) - Veronica 21:42 Jul 29 (9)

RE: high school math sequence....LONG - Robin in DFW 7:47 Jul 30 (2)
- ITA - I'm not stressed, just wondered why CA seems to have an extra year of math (m) - Veronica 8:16 Jul 30 (1)
  - I saw that chart.... - Robin in DFW 8:56 Jul 30 (0)
A few answers... - Jann in TX 22:45 Jul 29 (5)
- Thanks, Jann! Question inside - - Veronica 8:34 Jul 30 (4)
  - Sequence looks good... - Jann in TX 9:47 Jul 30 (3)
    - Re: Sequence ???? - Deanne 10:23 Jul 31 (2)
      - Introductory Algebra is Algebra 1... - Jann in TX 10:54 Jul 31 (1)
        
        Re: Thank you for all your suggestions - Deanne 14:36 Jul 31 (0)

crosspost: Paula's Archives site maint. - Paula H 21:21 Jul 29 (1)

Thank you! nt - Mad Jenny Flint 0:38 Jul 30 (0)

We are just starting highschool and wondered about clepping out of a subject...when - Cindy 21:06 Jul 29 (3)

I don't think there's a min. age requirement. davidandlaurie.com suggest taking - K-FL 10:15 Jul 30 (0)
Link to answer lots of questions inside - Cheri in MN 9:43 Jul 30 (0)
fwiw, I took mine when I was a freshman in college. nt - Chris in VA 8:44 Jul 30 (0)

Could my dd go from Rod & Staff Math 8 to CD Algebra? tiant - Chris in CA 21:01 Jul 29 (1)

I certainly think so (more) - Hoggirl 6:08 Jul 30 (0)

So, how do you handle it when the dreaded question comes up - "Are you planning to homeschool through highschool"..... - Christy in CO 20:36 Jul 29 (19)

My usual answer--we mostly skip high school and just move on to college... - Margaret in CO 10:06 Jul 30 (1)
- Well that oughta make a room go quiet. nm - Janet in WA 21:26 Jul 31 (0)
I said we had investigated all the options, taken some tours of private and public high schools, - Laura K (NC) 6:58 Jul 30 (0)
Thanks for these reminders - I usually find myself justifying my reasons for homeschooling - when that wasn't even the question! Good advice - Thanks! nt - Christy in CO 6:51 Jul 30 (1)
- Oh, btw, I usually find the question is about socialization (still) and how they will handle a classroom setting - nothing about academics (ever), which is shocking to me! nt - Christy in CO 6:53 Jul 30 (0)
Only when required to expand on our reasons do I state - LoriM 6:32 Jul 30 (0)
A brief but CONFIDENT "Yes!" accompanied by a sincere and generous smile is really the best answer. - Janice in NJ 6:27 Jul 30 (0)
With a very confident "Yes" usually followed by "it's been working very well so far and there are many things we want to do in high school that wouldn't be possible if s/he goes to school." nt - FloridaLisa 5:52 Jul 30 (0)
I say, "right now we would like to, but we are taking it year by year- it is my daughters choice!" - Classic Mom 5:36 Jul 30 (0)
Don't offer any more than they ask or you'll appear less than confident in your decision. Change the subject asap. nt - Anna 5:24 Jul 30 (1)
- Don't try to convince them of anything. nt - Anna 5:27 Jul 30 (0)
Of course! Isn't it great? Would you like some bean dip?...nt - Jean in Wisc 22:01 Jul 29 (1)
- Yep, my ds will begin 9th grade soon-I've been offering a lot of bean dip lately! - SusanAR 6:22 Jul 30 (0)
I just answer actual questions. - Lh 21:55 Jul 29 (2)
- Yep, this is a very effective method. If they can't ask specific questions, they don't deserve specific answers. Just be nice ;-). nt - Anna 5:26 Jul 30 (0)
- I'm remembering this advice for the next time I see my fil! t hanks! nt - Hoggirl 5:07 Jul 30 (0)
Well . . . - VA Lee 20:56 Jul 29 (0)
It was easy. I just said, "Yes.". I didn't think any other response was necessary or even helpful. nm - Janet in WA 20:42 Jul 29 (1)
- Pretty much. :-) Yes. - Lh 21:56 Jul 29 (0)

Legend of Sleepy Hollow questions (inside)... - Rhondabee 18:49 Jul 29 (4)

What is WEM? - De An 7:35 Jul 30 (1)
- Well-Educated Mind by Susan Wise Bauer.... - Rhondabee 8:06 Jul 30 (0)
My take: - Holly in N NV 20:06 Jul 29 (1)
- Well, that is more like reality, isn't it? That people sometimes fail, that is... - Rhondabee 6:43 Jul 30 (0)

Algebra in 9th grade? - Chris in CA 16:41 Jul 29 (7)

Thanks all! nt - Chris in CA 21:23 Jul 29 (0)
Personally, I'd try skipping the 7th grade book and skip to pre-algebra. If it doesn't work, you can always backtrack, use the 7th grade book and save the pre-algebra for 8th grade. nm - Janet in WA 18:28 Jul 29 (1)
- Our son, who was only an average math student skipped pre-algebra. He went from Abeka's 7th grade math to Saxon Algebra 1. No problem at all. nm - Janet in WA 18:30 Jul 29 (0)
If you want to look... - LunaLee 18:01 Jul 29 (2)
- Lets try that again...link inside - LunaLee 18:02 Jul 29 (1)
  - Thanks, I saved this and I guess that confirms it then, - Chris in CA 18:51 Jul 29 (0)
depending upon the college, they want 3 - 4 years of HS math. i don't think it really matters when you took it. take a look at some college entry requirements before jumping through hoops that may not be necessary. nt - Deidre in GA 17:29 Jul 29 (0)

*sigh* I lost track of what we were going to use as guides for Illiad & Odyssey. Recommendations? (nt) - Lori D. 16:17 Jul 29 (2)

Don't know what you're looking for, but I just got a Logos School guide for the Iliad with worksheets, quizzes, tests, & short answer/essay questions. It looks great. (nt) - Jennifer 16:24 Jul 29 (1)
- Thanks Jennifer! (nt) - Lori D. 10:13 Jul 30 (0)

So, I am doing SL 100 over 2 years (with some other things) with students in grades 8 and 9 - Osmosis Mom 14:54 Jul 29 (3)

Re: So, I am doing SL 100 over 2 years (with some other things) with students in grades 8 and 9 - Robin NC 6:34 Jul 30 (0)
Well, here's what we did... - Brenda in MA 17:28 Jul 29 (1)
- Thanks, Brenda. I am just a bit overwhelmed, trying to juggle everyone - Osmosis Mom 17:30 Jul 29 (0)

Should I have my 9th grader start a formal SAT-prep book? - Osmosis Mom 14:52 Jul 29 (2)

Depends (m) - Valerie(TX) 3:55 Jul 30 (1)
- Thanks, Valerie, great suggestions.nt - Osmosis Mom 4:23 Jul 30 (0)

Do any of you give a credit for Bible each year? - Ria 14:30 Jul 29 (2)

Yes, we do. This is for coursework, which is in addition to, (sm) - ereks mom 13:15 Jul 30 (0)
We do - Happy 17:54 Jul 29 (0)

Bunsen burner - anyone bought one of these for home science labs? (m) - Jackie in AR 14:28 Jul 29 (11)

It depends on the lab. - Caron 20:30 Jul 29 (1)
- I'm glad to hear from someone who has used one of the portable ones. (m) - Jackie in AR 11:46 Jul 30 (0)
Re: Bunsen burner - anyone bought one of these for home science labs? (m) - CynthiaOK 16:23 Jul 29 (4)
- Oh, and I forgot to say . . . - Jackie in AR 18:00 Jul 29 (2)
  - It might be fun to invest in one of those on e-bay. We also had the advantage of a commercial gas gas stove which has a special burner with very high btu's (m) - CynthiaOK 20:37 Jul 29 (1)
    - I'm thinking along those same lines . . . - Jackie in AR 11:44 Jul 30 (0)
- There are some for sale on e-Bay that you can hook up to a portable propane tank, or so the description says. (m) - Jackie in AR 17:45 Jul 29 (0)
We used an alcohol burner (m) - Ria 14:31 Jul 29 (3)
- I've printed out your post from a couple of month back . . . - Jackie in AR 17:47 Jul 29 (2)
  - Could someone point me to this post? A link or even date? - Gold Creek 9:35 Jul 30 (1)
    - Found it. Thanks - very helpful. nt - Gold Creek 10:20 Jul 30 (0)

Anyone have a learning challenged dc do only 3 years of high school and then go straight into full-time CC? (m)... - Anna 12:19 Jul 29 (9)

I'd give it a trial, but keep an open mind... - GVA 4:39 Jul 30 (1)
- We'll be overseeing her work, to make sure she is keeping up. Dd is very self-motivated to excel in college and will move mountains to prove it. nt - Anna 5:30 Jul 30 (0)
Anyone have any type of dc do 3 yrs high school followed by full-time CC? Can you share how it went? nt - Anna 17:19 Jul 29 (6)
- We didn't even do 3 years of high school... - Ellie 15:26 Jul 30 (1)
  - Interesting, Ellie! Thanks for sharing that. nt - Anna 16:26 Jul 30 (0)
- I'm just wanting to get some btdt opinions to see if this may be doable. She really wants to start college soon. nt - Anna 17:24 Jul 29 (3)
  - Well, if she has enough credits and is eager to get started on college - Osmosis Mom 17:27 Jul 29 (2)
    - That's the hitch- How to compensate for her challenges with writing "under the gun". nt - Anna 5:31 Jul 30 (1)
      - Anyone else start CC early with dc who has speed-writing challenges (ie- writing "under the gun")? nt - Anna 5:33 Jul 30 (0)

Planning for a study on the great books (m) - CherylCO 12:02 Jul 29 (6)

Have you looked into The Great Books Academy? - Catherine in WI 21:01 Aug 1 (0)
Have you read Well-Educated Mind? It was very helpful to me... - Rhondabee 15:29 Jul 29 (0)
Should have checked further below first! Question about Lightning Literature (m) - CherylCO 12:32 Jul 29 (3)
- Could you be more specific, please? - Katia 14:39 Jul 29 (2)
  - Re: Could you be more specific, please? - CherylCO 16:54 Jul 29 (1)
    - Oh, you are tallking about the 8th grade level.. - Katia 18:27 Jul 29 (0)

Would anyone mind posting their Lit Suggestions for 9th grade?nt - wbbtx 11:22 Jul 29 (1)

We used the Omnibus books for 9th and 10, but changed some books - Chris in VA 8:48 Jul 30 (0)

Waiting for Conceptual Physics to arrive -how did you use this book? - Osmosis Mom 9:26 Jul 29 (9)

With great pleasure since it is a fun book! (m) - Jane in NC 9:43 Jul 29 (8)
- I am pretty sure I ordered the high school version - Osmosis Mom 10:47 Jul 29 (7)
  - The answers are in the teacher's book. (nt) - Jane in NC 10:52 Jul 29 (6)
    - The teacher's book? - VA Lee 21:07 Jul 29 (4)
      - We bought a bundle containing... - Jane in NC 3:36 Jul 30 (3)
        
        Thanks, Jane. - VA Lee 6:18 Jul 30 (2)
        
        Are your sure about TE and Prentice hall - CindyB/STL 9:12 Jul 30 (1)
        
        Not that sure. :-) - VA Lee 9:28 Jul 30 (0)
    - (which I didn't order and didn't think of ordering!!!). I hope dh will enjoy correcting!! nt - Osmosis Mom 12:01 Jul 29 (0)

Does anyone know of a How-to-Draw LOTR characters type book to go with the LOTR Lit program? - mooooom 8:36 Jul 29 (2)

Check the art section of a book store. - VA Lee 20:24 Jul 29 (0)
A google search with the subject of... - Lori D. 11:37 Jul 29 (0)

Xpost K-8: Would anyone be willing to share their family's mission statement or describe how they developed one? Thanks! nm - Janet 5:48 Jul 29 (4)

This is easy (<><) - April in VA 7:49 Jul 30 (1)
- What great focus! Thanks for sharing! nm - Janet 5:25 Aug 2 (0)
Mine is pretty simple. It's just a statement of my end goals. - Lh 10:01 Jul 29 (1)
- Thanks! nm - Janet 5:10 Jul 30 (0)

High schooler doing Geo Trails US -? about credit for geography - Osmosis Mom 3:53 Jul 29 (0)

Will Homeschool Tracker incorporate an Excel worksheet? nt - SusanAR 20:11 Jul 28 (0)

Scheduling Format Writing - Polly 17:51 Jul 28 (2)

What we're doing - Karin 19:00 Jul 28 (1)
- Whoops, we're alternating it with R&S English. nt - Karin 19:01 Jul 28 (0)

Carole in DE, me again...... - Holly S/NC 17:26 Jul 28 (1)

Saw your email --- you should have 2 from me. - carole in DE 18:54 Jul 28 (0)

R & S English-What level to start with? - De An 15:57 Jul 28 (6)

The WTM book recommends RS7 in the 9th grade. nt - Kim in TN 22:45 Jul 28 (0)
R&S 6 - Carole in DE 18:57 Jul 28 (4)
- Could I just do 7? - De An 6:37 Jul 29 (3)
  - I would not jump into 7 unless - Carole in DE 18:17 Jul 29 (2)
    - I agree. - VA Lee 20:39 Jul 29 (1)
      - Thanks .... - De An 7:37 Jul 30 (0)

How did you use BCM? Doing lesson plans and need ideas for what works! Need a 2 year plan and a 1 year plan. (crosspost) - Marcie in GA 15:34 Jul 28 (2)

Honestly, we just moved at his pace and I was cool with whatever that was. DS was 11 and finished in about 110 days <sm> - Pamela 6:57 Jul 29 (0)
Let them move at their own pace... - Jann in TX 18:57 Jul 28 (0)

Has anyone done "Thinking Like a Christian" in a group setting? Any advice or suggestions that may not be in the Teacher's Manual?nt - T Baer 15:15 Jul 28 (1)

I'm doing it right now with my Youth Sunday School class - Rachel 18:25 Jul 28 (0)

Does this seem sufficient for 7th grade? (cross-post) - Heather in VA 12:51 Jul 28 (2)

Looks good! The only "subjects" that you might consider are those pesky "little" topics... - Anne/PA 13:02 Jul 28 (1)
- THANKS!!! I'll keep this list for future reference (more)... - Heather in VA 14:28 Jul 28 (0)

SAT & ACT Prep site -- just learned of this one - Carole in DE 12:13 Jul 28 (2)

Re: SAT & ACT Prep site -- live link inside - Yolanda 17:28 Jul 29 (1)
- Where did it go? The site is real and free. nm - Yolanda 17:29 Jul 29 (0)

My 9th grade schedule (What do you think?) - Deb in MI 10:23 Jul 28 (6)

Looks good - I know you didn't mention it but VideoText is wonderful... - Heather in VA 16:25 Jul 28 (4)
- My son LOVES VideoText too. He's doing their Geometry now. nt - Cassie 5:19 Jul 29 (3)
  - Cassie, I've been looking into VT Geometry. A few Questions for you... - Vmsurbat 22:04 Jul 29 (2)
    - Sorry it took me so long to answer your questions! - Cassie 5:26 Jul 31 (1)
      - Thanks for answering! - Vmsurbat 12:04 Jul 31 (0)
Looks good. May I suggest Teaching Textbooks for - Cindy 12:55 Jul 28 (0)

Is the Memoria Press Henle syllabus sufficient to be counted as a 1 year high school Latin program.....it covers units I-II.......nt - Rachel 9:57 Jul 28 (9)

Re: Memoria Press Henle syllabus sufficient to be counted as a 1 year high school Latin program.....(m) - Lesley 13:31 Jul 28 (7)
- Yes, they are for one year, but nor for one year of high school credit...(m) - Kathleen 17:53 Jul 28 (5)
  - I cannot find where Memoria Press makes that distinction......(m) - Lesley 12:16 Jul 29 (0)
  - That is, NOT for one year ;-). (nt) - Kathleen 17:54 Jul 28 (3)
    - Suggestion for a syllabus that will cover 1 year of Henle to Unit 7??nt - Rachel 18:26 Jul 28 (2)
      - MODG has a great syllabus- nt - Andrea 18:38 Jul 28 (1)
        
        Yes, I agree...(m) - Kathleen 19:10 Jul 28 (0)
- Well, it's my impression that they are 1 year for....junior high; for high school, Kathleen is accurate. nt - Laurel in CA 15:55 Jul 28 (0)
No...(m) - Kathleen 11:13 Jul 28 (0)

CAn you stop at Latin Primr 2 and jump to Henle latin 1 or should we finish LP3 first?nt - Andrea 9:28 Jul 28 (3)

Can you compare these two programs? nm - Andrea 20:27 Jul 28 (0)
Thanks for your response! nt - Andrea 20:25 Jul 28 (0)
Yes. Both of my dds moved into Henle after finishing LP2, and they're doing great. nt. - erinjd 13:34 Jul 28 (0)

Human Odyssey: (Again, sorry) Trying to buy the student text and teacher's edition and am worried about..... - ChristyB in AL 9:02 Jul 28 (3)

Easier way for me ... - Cynde 9:19 Jul 28 (1)
- Thanks, Cynde, for your help!! :) nt - ChristyB in AL 9:27 Jul 28 (0)
I don't buy sets separately. My set came from Follett. nt - Anna 9:16 Jul 28 (0)

Which Lial Algebra book is same level as Saxon Algebra 2?... - SallyMac 8:51 Jul 28 (3)

Thank you. nm - SallyMac 19:34 Jul 29 (0)
With Intermediate Algebra you would only need the student text... - Jann in TX 9:59 Jul 28 (0)
Intermediate Algebra is a common name for "Algebra-2" - Lh 9:33 Jul 28 (0)

Another question. (Can you tell I am in major planning mode?) How did you schedule Vocabulary for the High School Student? - Cheryl B in VA 8:31 Jul 28 (1)

I did it this way ... - Cynde 9:36 Jul 28 (0)

Third try: Lial's math question -- again -- Additional Skill and Drill Manual for College Algebra and Trigonometry -- What *is* this, exactly? Jann in TX? Jane in NC? LoriM? Other math moms? nt - ereks mom, hoping that the "3rd time's the charm" 7:46 Jul 28 (2)

I answered below at number 2. nt - Jann in TX 16:58 Jul 29 (1)
- Thank you! I was hoping somebody would know the answer to this one! nt - ereks mom 17:12 Jul 29 (0)

Notgrass WH + Analyzing Lit ... Anyone combined the two? - Cheri in MN 7:33 Jul 28 (2)

We'll be doing Notgrass American history next year with Teaching the Classics. (m) - DB in NJ 15:22 Jul 28 (1)
- Re: We'll be doing Notgrass American history next year with Teaching the Classics. (m) - Cheri in MN 18:26 Jul 29 (0)

Isn't there a way to search this site for a topic.? - De An 6:37 Jul 28 (5)

Go to Google. Type in site:wtmboards.com "search string" (nt) - Claire 12:02 Jul 28 (0)
Search in Google for "wtmbards topic." Replace the word "topic" with what you want to search for. nt - Kimm in WA 8:34 Jul 28 (0)
Do you have the Google Toolbar? - ereks mom 7:43 Jul 28 (0)
Re: Isn't there a way to search this site for a topic.? - Martha in GA 7:31 Jul 28 (0)
The only way I know is to use the "find on this page" function sm - Sharon in MD 7:05 Jul 28 (0)

Milton's Paradise Lost: if you could only do part of it... - Wendy 21:47 Jul 27 (2)

We did not read the entire book either because of time. We read Books 1, 2, 4, 9, 10 as per a resource suggestion and read summaries of the remaining books. Check out paradiselost.org for summaries also. HTH! (nt) - Janie 11:57 Jul 29 (0)
Re: Milton's Paradise Lost: if you could only do part of it... - Wendy 17:57 Jul 28 (0)

Any suggestions for how to schedule a 2 day "How to Become a SuperStar Student" co-op - Rachel 20:59 Jul 27 (1)

Re: Any suggestions for how to schedule a 2 day "How to Become a SuperStar Student" co-op - CynthiaOK 14:05 Jul 28 (0)

Grade 9 lit/history reading list - Ruth in Canada 20:14 Jul 27 (3)

We loved Guns,Germs&Steel on video! nt - Cheri in MN 6:38 Jul 28 (2)
- My ds just read this! Didn't even know there was a video. Is it much different than the book? TIA. nt - FloridaLisa 9:54 Jul 28 (1)
  - We found the video first and haven't read the book - Cheri in MN 4:18 Jul 31 (0)

Grade 9 lit/history reading list - Ruth in Canada 20:14 Jul 27 (0)

Number of biology labs - Ruth in Canada 20:10 Jul 27 (4)

Thanks! - Ruth in Canada 5:08 Jul 30 (0)
Re: Number of biology labs - MaryM 18:40 Jul 29 (0)
Given the fact that no one else has responded, I'll weigh in... - Jane in NC 9:35 Jul 29 (1)
- Something that I read on the AP biology teachers loop... - Jane in NC 4:05 Jul 30 (0)

I need a literature selection to replace The Odyssey for an ancients lit study next year because ds studied parts of The Odyssey in PS last year. - Cheryl B in VA 18:58 Jul 27 (7)

He has chosen to read The Aeneid but I still need my Sparknotes question answered below. Thanks! nt - Cheryl B in VA 9:47 Jul 28 (0)
Another question for those that use Sparknotes or similar... - Cheryl B in VA 20:27 Jul 27 (2)
- Another suggestion (m) - CynthiaOK 14:07 Jul 28 (1)
  - We did this with the Odyssey, the Iliad, and the Aeneid. It is a great way to study these works! nt - Cassie 5:22 Jul 29 (0)
We *really* enjoyed Herodotus' Histories - Moira in MA 19:16 Jul 27 (2)
- I first considered this but then I saw it was 622pp! It would be perfect because it because it is Greek. Can it be done in four weeks?nt - Cheryl B in Va 19:20 Jul 27 (1)
  - That would be pushing it. - Moira in MA 8:28 Jul 28 (0)

Needleroozer--I answered your Q - Jean in Wisc 17:54 Jul 27 (1)

Thanks, Jean. I read the Birch books to the kids when they were little and they loved them. (m) - Needleroozer, aka LB in Seattle 20:12 Jul 27 (0)

Haven't posted in a while... - Jane in NC 16:23 Jul 27 (8)

". . . biological illustration"? Do tell more, please! This sounds like something right up my daughter's alley. (nt) - Tina in Ouray 18:03 Jul 27 (5)
- Well... - Jane in NC 3:47 Jul 28 (4)
  - Thank you, Jane, . . . (m) - Tina in Ouray, CO 12:09 Jul 28 (1)
    - nature drawing instruction at home - TerriKY 13:04 Aug 4 (0)
  - Yes. In desperation once, I used my sister's coffee table Audubon and discovered that it was vastely superior to my normal bird guides... - Nan in Mass 5:42 Jul 28 (1)
    - Hi Nan! (m) - Jane in NC 9:29 Jul 28 (0)
Jane, I'm soooo glad to *hear* from you. I was just thinking about you today.... - Bev in B'ville 17:44 Jul 27 (1)
- Looking forward to hearing from you, Bev. (nt) - Jane in NC 3:36 Jul 28 (0)

Human Odyssey: Do any of you use the map book or study guides with the text?(Jean in Wisc and others,too)... - ChristyB in AL 15:30 Jul 27 (3)

Here's what I did using student text and TE only. - Cynde 9:11 Jul 28 (0)
Re: Human Odyssey: Do any of you use the map book or study guides with the text?(Jean in Wisc and others,too)... - Jean in Wisc 18:39 Jul 27 (0)
I only use the student text and TE. It's more than enough. nt - Anna 16:10 Jul 27 (0)

SOS Spanish revisited - confusion about RR item numbers - Kimm in WA 15:18 Jul 27 (11)

Thanks Janet and Christi! I'll order w/ that number and cross my fingers. nt - Kimm in WA 16:12 Jul 28 (0)
I'm so glad you asked this question... can anyone explain what lifepac is? - outtamyshell 20:22 Jul 27 (2)
- SOS vs Lifepacs... - Janet in WA 20:36 Jul 27 (1)
  - Thanks! nt - outtamyshell 6:57 Jul 28 (0)
Then their website is wrong. nm - Janet in WA 18:34 Jul 27 (3)
- It looks like their website IS wrong... - Janet in WA 18:38 Jul 27 (2)
  - Here's what I get when I put that item# in at their website... - Janet in WA 19:30 Jul 27 (1)
    - Link doesn't work. But anyway, that's a math program. nm - Janet in WA 19:33 Jul 27 (0)
I have the item in my hands right now - Christi/NC 18:20 Jul 27 (1)
- I just found my invoice from RR--item #004823. HTH. nt - Christi/NC 18:23 Jul 27 (0)
Make that item no. 25837 for the RR says is the right one. nt - Kimm in WA 15:20 Jul 27 (0)

If you've used R&S English for middle school and beyond, which of these two options would you recommend...(m) - Colleen 14:35 Jul 27 (7)

My 7th grader did half of RS 7 this year and will finish the rest of it for 8th grade - Christi/NC 18:28 Jul 27 (2)
- Did she not use anything else for English, then? Thanks! (nt) - Colleen 21:15 Jul 27 (1)
  - English 7 - Christi/NC 7:25 Jul 28 (0)
I would do the first option. That way you still cover all the material. (m) - Kimm in WA 14:58 Jul 27 (3)
- Yes, it seems most people do stop after the Grade 8 text, which is what I have in mind, too. I'd be curious to hear from anyone who's used the last two books. (nt) - Colleen 15:02 Jul 27 (2)
  - I have (m) - Ria 18:20 Jul 27 (1)
    - Gotcha. Definitely sounds like I needn't worry about them! (nt) - Colleen 21:14 Jul 27 (0)

A question I have about grading, after reading the transcript Q below - ChrisN in NY 14:14 Jul 27 (7)

I would adjust their grade (and did) *if* I felt they learned more by making the correction... - Janet in WA 9:12 Jul 28 (1)
- Thank you; I like your approach. (nt) - ChrisN in NY 13:43 Jul 28 (0)
I was just contemplating this question today and have decided - JanOH 16:34 Jul 27 (1)
- I had been considering this too; thanks for sharing. (nt) - ChrisN in NY 18:30 Jul 27 (0)
I don't see what the difference would be from turning them into you unofficially first and correcting them for a grade versus turning them in officially and correcting them. nt - Laurie4b 14:33 Jul 27 (2)
- The difference is their taking the initiative to review an assignment with me before it is due vs. turning it in when it's due (or later), and their correcting any that are wrong because I expect them to. (nt) - ChrisN in NY 18:29 Jul 27 (1)
  - My sons were not interested in or motivated by grades. I used this practice mostly as a way to reflect level of learning/effort to others. nm - Janet in WA 9:14 Jul 28 (0)

Is there a test bank/book for Spielvogel's Human Odyssey? TIA nt - Noelle 14:03 Jul 27 (1)

The study guide has vocabulary and multiple choice tests. The TM has answers to essay Q. from the student text. - Laurel in CA 17:09 Jul 27 (0)

Is there a test bank/book for Spielvogel's Human Odyssey? TIA nt - Noelle 13:29 Jul 27 (0)

My 9th gr plan. Will this be too much? How many hrs would you expect your child to school each day? - Rena 12:24 Jul 27 (3)

Wow! Your second plan is what my 9th grader did last year! - Katia 19:08 Jul 27 (0)
Looks very similar to ours for 9. m... - antonia 14:32 Jul 27 (0)
Short answer about credits -- we try for 6 - 7 each year nt - Gwen in VA 13:55 Jul 27 (0)

Ok, back to that Rod & Staff grammar question from below.... - Suzette in NC 12:14 Jul 27 (1)

It would depend on how firm a grasp they have on grammar so far... - LisaNY 17:46 Jul 27 (0)

scheduling Latin - Melissa 11:57 Jul 27 (2)

Here's my schedule... (am I posting too much? LOL)... - Anne/PA 12:06 Jul 27 (1)
- Re: Here's my schedule... (am I posting too much? LOL)... - Melissa 14:08 Jul 27 (0)

literature - how do you do this????? - Melissa 11:12 Jul 27 (6)

We use Lightning Literature from Hewitt Homeschooling. My dds think it's the best! - Katia 19:03 Jul 27 (0)
We ... - Nan in Mass 15:08 Jul 27 (0)
We used some kind of study guide for each major work (m) - DollyM 13:06 Jul 27 (0)
Elements of Literature is a textbook series for high school literature... - Anne/PA 11:45 Jul 27 (0)
Re: literature - how do you do this????? - lynn 11:41 Jul 27 (0)
150 Great Books - Anne/PA 11:33 Jul 27 (0)

Complete curriculum shift, lol (m) - Ria 10:57 Jul 27 (2)

Wonderful!!! I'll be anxious to hear how you like Notgrass (more) - Heather in VA 11:01 Jul 27 (1)
- Oh, good! (m) - Ria 11:18 Jul 27 (0)

Has anyone doubled up on math for one year in high school? - Christi/NC 10:44 Jul 27 (3)

My two doubled up with Saxon Algebra II and USMCP Geometry - Delbra 19:09 Jul 27 (0)
Since my dh didn't actually DO Jacob's Geom with dd #2... - Margaret in CO 14:27 Jul 27 (0)
At my old HS, it was standard for the science/math college track kids to ..... - Kathy in MD 13:46 Jul 27 (0)

Hello, looking for suggestions for chemistry for a very strong student and biology for one not-so-strong. TIA for any ideas. nt - Lisa in southern MD 10:40 Jul 27 (1)

For a very strong student in chemistry, maybe an online course would be best... - Anne/PA 11:40 Jul 27 (0)

In hs lit, what is the required number of pages a week you require? - lynn 10:29 Jul 27 (1)

I have heard a rule-of-thumb to be 40/day. nt - Anne/PA 11:46 Jul 27 (0)

Anyone's kid get the MAILED AP results yet? I though they were supposed to be sent this week. nt - JFS in IL 9:43 Jul 27 (6)

All my AP Euro students received theirs by mail July 6 (in Oregon and Washington).... - LaJuana 0:21 Jul 28 (1)
- No, they always mail as well, but we haven't received ours yet! (nt) - Kathleen 8:57 Jul 28 (0)
They were mailed out in batches over the past several weeks (m) - Jan in MO 12:20 Jul 27 (0)
Not yet...out in Oregon. (nt) - Kathleen 10:59 Jul 27 (0)
We received AP USH results a couple of weeks ago. (nm) - Kareni 10:40 Jul 27 (0)
Yes, Tuesday, I think, but it had been forwarded from MD. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 9:49 Jul 27 (0)

Need just a bit of help narrowing down my literature list for this year. - Kris 8:59 Jul 27 (3)

Some suggestions... (more) - catherine 17:10 Jul 27 (0)
Thinking back to when I was in high school... - Nan in Mass 10:06 Jul 27 (1)
- Excerpts from Paradise Lost, maybe just 1-2 cantos... - Laurel in CA 10:38 Jul 27 (0)

Hey Ria - about 9th grade history... - Heather in VA 7:39 Jul 27 (1)

Well, that's all changed now, too (m) - Ria 11:31 Jul 27 (0)

So Ria, what are you using for science for your olders next year? I'm still trying to choose Biology for my 9th grader and would love your input (nt) - Amy in VA 7:27 Jul 27 (1)

My life is topsy-turvy right now (m) - Ria 12:34 Jul 27 (0)

Feedback on LA for 9th grader, please - Osmosis Mom 6:51 Jul 27 (3)

Can you manage doing the adult version of Sequential Spelling with her?...... - Kathy in MD 7:32 Jul 27 (1)
- Thanks, Kathy, for your suggestion nt - Osmosis Mom 9:32 Jul 27 (0)
I forgot to add the second semester of LL, but it's there!! nt - Osmosis Mom 7:18 Jul 27 (0)

Transcript questions-inflated grades/no flame intended - Classicmom 6:47 Jul 27 (28)

Grades are almost used more to add info to the test scores, methinks (m) - leslie in tx 8:32 Jul 28 (0)
Another thought about this... - Janet in WA 21:32 Jul 27 (0)
a local PS Spanish teacher left her job because she refused to inflate grades. - Laura K (NC) 11:09 Jul 27 (0)
Another verification would be to use concurrent college grades (m) - CynthiaOK 9:42 Jul 27 (0)
I believe there have been studies that correlate SAT scores to high school GPAs... - Anne/PA 8:59 Jul 27 (0)
I'm not sure I've got the answer, but here's what we do - Chris in VA 8:29 Jul 27 (0)
I can't speak to how college admissions folks think . . . - Jenny in Florida 8:02 Jul 27 (0)
We backed up dd's grades with -- - Gwen in VA 7:52 Jul 27 (5)
- Re: We backed up dd's grades with -- - Donna 9:34 Jul 27 (4)
  - I've never heard of a college that even looks at tests like the IOWA or CAT. Has anyone else? nt - Christi/NC 18:24 Jul 27 (0)
  - I have one concern -- - Gwen in VA 14:02 Jul 27 (2)
    - Yes, the Stanford can be given by parents... - Janet in WA 21:34 Jul 27 (1)
      - Yes, I forgot that! Thanks for the correction! - Gwen in VA 5:36 Jul 28 (0)
I'm not sure that what you describe is "grade inflating"... - Janet in WA 7:33 Jul 27 (1)
- By the way -- colleges are skeptical of *all* grades, not just those of homeschoolers. Even ps teachers grade too easily or too strictly. nm - Janet in WA 7:35 Jul 27 (0)
I concur with JanOH - Kris 7:16 Jul 27 (0)
My husband works at a college and has discussed this with the admissions personnel - JanOH 7:07 Jul 27 (11)
- This was my understanding when oldest dd applied at colleges this past spring. nt - Anna 10:51 Jul 27 (0)
- Re: My husband works at a college and has discussed this with the admissions personnel - kiki 9:14 Jul 27 (1)
  - I was frank with an admissions person... - Nan in Mass 14:56 Jul 27 (0)
- We're hoping to get around the "doesn't test well" problem by validating the transcript with CC classes... - Nan in Mass 7:32 Jul 27 (7)
  - Thanks for posting this, Nan. My 11th gr dd doesn't test well and is starting CC classes this fall. nt - Anna 10:50 Jul 27 (3)
    - My dd doesn't test well either but has soared in the CC system - Christi/NC 10:52 Jul 27 (2)
      - This is very encouraging. THanks for posting. nm - Nan in Mass 14:56 Jul 27 (0)
      - We're hoping this will help our dd. CC allows her to take up to 2 courses per semester while in high school. That will give her 8 courses by graduation. nt - Anna 11:01 Jul 27 (0)
  - Nan, will you put grades on your at-home classes in this case? (nm) - Kareni 10:49 Jul 27 (2)
    - No... - Nan in Mass 14:48 Jul 27 (1)
      - Actually, quite helpful. Thanks, Nan! I'm dithering about grades for at home classes, too. (nm) - Kareni 23:00 Jul 27 (0)

Kathy in MD, my tardy response to your JAT post is below yours. nt - Delbra 6:28 Jul 27 (1)

Thanks, Delbra. Your post was helpful! nt - Kathy in MD 7:40 Jul 27 (0)

I need suggestions for two good current event magazines with lots of essays.... (m) - RhondaM. 5:58 Jul 27 (6)

Thanks...I'll have a look at these. nt - RhondaM. 9:50 Jul 27 (0)
The Nation nt - FranW 7:20 Jul 27 (0)
The Economist is excellent-- very well written, balanced coverage.... - Anne/PA 6:45 Jul 27 (2)
- You can get an academic subscription as a homeschooler (link only) - Moira in MA 12:39 Jul 27 (0)
- I second the Economist nt - Kathy in MD 7:41 Jul 27 (0)
National Review - DollyM 6:21 Jul 27 (0)

Question about Platiquemos Spanish scheduling - ReneeR 5:56 Jul 27 (0)

Lial's math question -- again -- Additional Skill and Drill Manual for College Algebra and Trigonometry -- What *is* this, exactly? Pretty please??? - ereks mom 5:38 Jul 27 (1)

I'm pretty sure it is just a supplementary workbook... - Jann in TX 10:03 Jul 28 (0)

What do I need to do to put together a 1/2 credit art class? - Ria 5:28 Jul 27 (9)

My perspective - Rhonda S 5:41 Jul 30 (0)
here's what we're planning - Melissa 11:09 Jul 27 (0)
If your library carries the Teaching Company's History of European Art, I imagine that would be excellent... - Anne/PA 6:50 Jul 27 (0)
Do they know how to draw?... - Nan in Mass 6:10 Jul 27 (1)
- Yes, there is even a high school level workbook for Drawing with the Right Side of the Brain. Another option - Karin 6:34 Jul 27 (0)
Some ideas from our house - Jenny in Florida 5:56 Jul 27 (3)
- Thank you!! (m) - Ria 6:04 Jul 27 (2)
  - I'm glad it was helpful (and about my daughter) - Jenny in Florida 7:25 Jul 27 (1)
    - It's so strange to see them getting ready to leave, isn't it? (m) - Ria 10:33 Jul 27 (0)

LoriM: Would you be willing to pass on the complete list of 14 ways to expand a topic? :-)nt - Virginia Dawn 4:38 Jul 27 (2)

I'll get the list from the kid when she gets out of class this morning (c: (nt) - LoriM 4:59 Jul 27 (1)
- Here are the 14 items... - LoriM's DD 9:16 Jul 27 (0)

HS Portofolio....What is everyone making one using for it?.... - Yolanda 2:39 Jul 27 (5)

What we assembled - Jenny in Florida 7:39 Jul 27 (1)
- I should mention, this is separate from the annual portfolios we do for evaluation purposes. - Jenny in Florida 7:40 Jul 27 (0)
I have done one every year for each child, and here's what I do. - Kris 7:27 Jul 27 (0)
I've been thinking about this too... - Anne/PA 7:08 Jul 27 (0)
We might need to do a portfolio some day... - Nan in Mass 7:06 Jul 27 (0)

German recommendations - Jason in NC 23:56 Jul 26 (1)

You didn't say how much German you knew so... - Catherine in WI 19:51 Jul 28 (0)

What do you like for American History? I'm looking for 9th grade and - Tricia 23:06 Jul 26 (1)

I am planning to use Notgrass this year and really LOVE it... - KimberlyOR 19:51 Jul 31 (0)

Tell me about a good highschool Geography program. Need one - Tricia 23:05 Jul 26 (6)

I'm using Abeka's this year. I also have a good resource by James F. Silver (m)... - Anna 10:58 Jul 27 (1)
- Abeka is Protestant, Silver's book is secular. nt - Anna 11:06 Jul 27 (0)
We used BJU Geography in 9th grade...nt - Kelly in VA 8:02 Jul 27 (0)
We like Jacob's so far..... - Bev in B'ville 4:58 Jul 27 (2)
- The OP asked for a Geography, not GeoMETRY program, LOL!!!! nt - Osmosis Mom 5:38 Jul 27 (1)
  - Need more coffee, obviously :) Sorry nm - Bev in B'ville 6:10 Jul 27 (0)

Arabic? Crosspost from the Curriculum board. Maybe you could answer over there? - Nan in Mass - wishful thinking 16:05 Jul 26 (4)

Dialect vs. standard - Osmosis Mom 4:33 Jul 27 (3)
- Ok - so it sounds like... (and a question) - Nan in Mass 7:02 Jul 27 (2)
  - Honestly, I'd go with classical Arabic (standard) - Osmosis Mom 9:37 Jul 27 (1)
    - Standard it is then... - Nan in Mass 10:30 Jul 27 (0)

Can anyone tell me if the SOS Spanish 1 in Rainbow Resource catalog is the one I want? - Kimm in WA 15:46 Jul 26 (6)

OK, I hate to beat a dead horse, BUT . . . - Kimm in WA 15:17 Jul 27 (0)
Thanks! nt - Kimm in WA 15:03 Jul 27 (0)
Just for comparison purposes, take a look at Learning Things. (link enclosed) - Bev in B'ville 6:21 Jul 27 (0)
I bought mine from Rainbow. Item #004823 Spanish 1 nt - Christi/NC 16:23 Jul 26 (2)
- And it was the CD to run on your computer, not audio CDs? TIA! nt - Kimm in WA 17:58 Jul 26 (1)
  - The item # Christi gives is the correct one. It's SOS, which is a computer program, not audio CD's. nm - Janet in WA 19:17 Jul 26 (0)

Kimm in WA... - LoriM 14:43 Jul 26 (1)

Thanks Lori, I just needed . . - Kimm in WA 14:55 Jul 26 (0)

For those who have used EITHER Saxon or Teaching Textbooks... - SallyMac 14:39 Jul 26 (8)

What math curriculum seems most compatible for adding extra new concept practice? nm - SallyMac 16:37 Jul 27 (0)
You can always do more math . . Or bits and pieces of each . . NT - Lh 19:04 Jul 26 (0)
I've not seen or used Teaching Textbooks,... - Laura in CT 14:47 Jul 26 (1)
- Yes, the men in the white coats would come for me... - SallyMac 18:01 Jul 26 (0)
I'm someone who blends many courses into one - LoriM 14:47 Jul 26 (3)
- That is what I am trying to do... - SallyMac 18:08 Jul 26 (2)
  - It would be VERY hard to do with those texts--even for a math teacher.... - Jann in TX 18:59 Jul 26 (1)
    - You are right... - SallyMac 16:35 Jul 27 (0)

How does someone choose what to write about when told to write an essay of his choice? - Virginia Dawn 14:28 Jul 26 (5)

Is your son applying to multiple schools? Dd used required essays she liked from other schools when asked for an essay of choice nt - Gwen in VA 19:22 Jul 26 (0)
my daughter wrote about her views on abortion-my son compared his high school years to a baseball game-- - cat in black 16:50 Jul 26 (0)
It never goes away... - LoriM 14:54 Jul 26 (1)
- You hit the nail on the head... - Virginia Dawn 17:40 Jul 26 (0)
I would imagine the colleges want to know "who" the student is... - Anne/PA 14:38 Jul 26 (0)

Which would you use to prepare for college...R&S English or Easy Grammar? - Suzette in NC 14:19 Jul 26 (12)

We went all the way through EG Plus, then jumped to a quick half-year go through with R&S 7, and are going to jump into R&S 8 this year. (m) - Debbie in Ohio 10:17 Jul 27 (0)
Rod and Staff, hands down... - Ellie 22:30 Jul 26 (0)
Given those choices--R&S. EG is at the bottom of my list. nt - Mary in Ga 20:28 Jul 26 (0)
My upcoming 9th grader used R&S for 3 years (m) - Amy in VA 18:25 Jul 26 (5)
- I'm interested in how you used it! (nt) - Debbie in Ohio 7:05 Jul 27 (4)
  - Yes! Please share. nt - SLB 7:39 Jul 27 (0)
  - Here's what we do (m) - Amy in VA 7:33 Jul 27 (2)
    - I'm encouraged... that's fairly similar to my own plan for incorporating R&S. Thank you! (nt) - Debbie in Ohio 10:14 Jul 27 (0)
    - Another question then... - Suzette in NC 8:08 Jul 27 (0)
I think it depends on your dc.... - Anna 15:02 Jul 26 (0)
EG doesn't teach the more sophisticated sentence constructions a college student should know how to write.. - Janet in WA 14:44 Jul 26 (0)
I vote for R&S English, or maybe ABeka. My dc just don't seem to have much retention wtih EG. nt - ereks mom 14:37 Jul 26 (0)

NancyR, an OT question.... - Janet in MA 13:29 Jul 26 (4)

Hi Janet... - NancyR 14:51 Jul 26 (3)
- Re: Hi Janet... - Janet in MA 15:02 Jul 26 (2)
  - Re: Hi Janet... - NancyR 19:40 Jul 26 (1)
    - Thanks for the suggestions... - Janet in MA 7:27 Jul 27 (0)

Breaking the Barrier - is the teacher manual needed? - NancyR 12:54 Jul 26 (2)

From what I understand from the website and the lady I ordered from . . - JanOH 13:35 Jul 26 (1)
- Thanks, Janet. I think I'll order those tests also. nt - NancyR 14:42 Jul 26 (0)

Questions about what to CLEP - Kimm in WA 12:42 Jul 26 (2)

I agree with K-Fl about checking with the engineering program on this... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 5:14 Jul 27 (0)
With an Engineering degree, I'd check if they'll allow CLEPping a science. - K-FL 13:02 Jul 26 (0)

what can you recommend to this d, dd who struggles so much with math? - Jodi-FL 12:36 Jul 26 (6)

Professor B - a lifesaver for us - ValinBC 11:56 Jul 27 (0)
Fractions are so integral to algebra, I would get her solid on those now. We used - Claire 21:07 Jul 26 (0)
Re: what can you recommend to this d, dd who struggles so much with math? - Christy Walters 15:28 Jul 26 (0)
Well, I can tell you what I've chosen for my 7th grader.... - Christy in CO 14:55 Jul 26 (0)
Same type of ds... - SallyMac 14:34 Jul 26 (0)
Lots of sympathy... - Nan in Mass 13:15 Jul 26 (0)

Which should I choose? - Kris 12:34 Jul 26 (2)

Re: Which should I choose? - Kathleen 12:41 Jul 26 (1)
- Oooh, I agree completely! [nt] - Jenny in Florida 16:17 Jul 26 (0)

Has anyone done Sonlight's Core 530, British Literature? - Wendy 12:34 Jul 26 (1)

Re: Has anyone done Sonlight's Core 530, British Literature? - Robin NC 7:51 Jul 27 (0)

Can you help me think through my writing plans? (Cross-post from the K-8 board)...(m) - Colleen 12:14 Jul 26 (16)

Have you considered Put That in Writing? (Just kidding! Couldn't help myself. LOL! Hope you get some good feedback to your post.) nt - AmyCC 21:05 Jul 30 (0)
Have you ever looked at "Writing Strands"? It worked for us. (nt) - Liz CA 23:41 Jul 29 (0)
We are using Jump In for ds12....m - Tap, tap, tap 13:27 Jul 26 (1)
- Thanks for your reply! (nt) - Colleen 13:49 Jul 26 (0)
Just a thought.... - Michelle in AL 13:25 Jul 26 (2)
- Eventually, we'll likely look elsewhere, yes...(m) - Colleen 13:48 Jul 26 (1)
  - No, sorry just Lightning Lit 8 and a variety of other things...nm - Michelle in AL 17:14 Jul 26 (0)
*whispering* Bravewriter. It's time. *slinks away to post another day* nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 12:23 Jul 26 (1)
- No, I'm looking for something other than that just now...(m) - Colleen 13:13 Jul 26 (0)
Just a question... - Ria 12:17 Jul 26 (6)
- Piggybacking here... - Brenda in MA 15:32 Jul 26 (3)
  - Thank you - this really helps! (m) - Ria 17:19 Jul 26 (0)
  - I appreciated reading your impressions, Brenda. I just posted mine on the K-8 board, but I'll share them here, too...(m) - Colleen 15:59 Jul 26 (1)
    - The thing I find the hardest... - Brenda in MA 16:24 Jul 26 (0)
- Mmm, I haven't completely decided against Sonlight's LA 6, but I'm wary...(m) - Colleen 13:50 Jul 26 (1)
  - Yes, I answered on the K-8 board. I know what you mean. nt - Ria 14:03 Jul 26 (0)

Homeschool Alumni--have your kids heard of this? My dd loves it! - Jean in Wisc 11:53 Jul 26 (0)

How much difference is there between Spielvogel & Duiker's World History, Volume II: Since 1500 and Spielvogel's Modern World History? (especially with regard to the maps/supplemental map workbooks) nt - ereks mom 11:48 Jul 26 (1)

ANYBODY??? nt - ereks mom 5:36 Jul 27 (0)

Those of you that use Lial's- Do you recommend her Geometry text? If not, what do you recommend? nt - jac 11:34 Jul 26 (0)

Another Spielvogel question: Can a bright but busy 10th grade boy do this competently in one year? more... - ChristyB in AL 10:42 Jul 26 (7)

But Streams is booooring, and uses rose-colored glasses in some cases, IMHO.... - Laurel in CA 13:55 Jul 26 (0)
Your plan is just about... - Susie-Knits 11:13 Jul 26 (5)
- My 8th grader will be doing HO Ancients this year. - Jean in Wisc 11:35 Jul 26 (4)
  - Okay, so maybe I can let them both use the Human Odyssey but let my younger spread it out over 2 years..... - ChristyB in AL 15:47 Jul 26 (0)
  - Re: My 8th grader will be doing HO Ancients this year. - Susie-Knits 13:30 Jul 26 (0)
  - Jean, what text will you be using for US history? nt - Ria 12:00 Jul 26 (1)
    - Boorstin--History of the United States. - Jean in Wisc 12:04 Jul 26 (0)

Any recommendations on books on social issues from a Christian Worldview - Witherly 9:36 Jul 26 (2)

Try American Vision - they have some, as well as apologetics (nm) - Kris 12:36 Jul 26 (0)
Re: Any recommendations on books on social issues from a Christian Worldview - CynthiaOK 11:34 Jul 26 (0)

Spielvogel HO--those looking for an idea for a lesson plan - Jean in Wisc 9:11 Jul 26 (2)

I've added something to the spread sheet-- - Jean in Wisc 11:30 Jul 26 (0)
AHA! Thanks! nt - MoniMoni 10:04 Jul 26 (0)

With the elections icoming in 08 I am looking for a good US government - Witherly 9:07 Jul 26 (0)

Is there a reason I need to buy a $60 SOS spanish 1 program vs a $20(after rebate) spanish program from Staples? nt - lynn 9:02 Jul 26 (7)

I'd want to be sure that the Staple's program compared favorably for academic credit to other choices. I'd have my doubts. nm - Janet in WA 21:23 Jul 27 (0)
Link? - Jean in Wisc 9:30 Jul 26 (5)
- Jean, you've used SOS? Have you had success? (more) - Kris 12:39 Jul 26 (2)
  - We've used SOS Spanish I and II. (not SOS Elementary/Secondary Spanish) - Jean in Wisc 14:12 Jul 26 (1)
    - Thank you! nm - Kris 7:29 Jul 27 (0)
- Link inside. I think - lynn 10:12 Jul 26 (1)
  - Immersion Spanish - Jean in Wisc 11:42 Jul 26 (0)

X-post: Musition from Sibelius: Complete Music Theory Software ? more - Natalija 8:50 Jul 26 (0)

Saxon geometry credit - Faith 8:49 Jul 26 (5)

Integrated math is a very common American practice... - LoriM 15:21 Jul 26 (0)
We didn't award a separate geometry credit... - Janet in WA 11:59 Jul 26 (1)
- And none of the many colleges to which our sons applied (accepted to all) questioned it at all. Saxon is a widely known and used curriculum. nm - Janet in WA 12:30 Jul 26 (0)
Re: Saxon geometry credit - Kathleen 10:07 Jul 26 (0)
Re: Saxon geometry credit - Bev in B'ville 9:58 Jul 26 (0)

X-post :(Apologia) General Science Class with Mr. Rosenoff - Potter's School - Natalija 8:40 Jul 26 (0)

RE: Discovering Computers 2007 - PamL have you looked at this yet? - Jeannette 8:37 Jul 26 (0)

Trying to decided between SOS Spanish & Breaking the Barrier... - Gayle in KY 8:16 Jul 26 (0)

Asking again -- Jann in TX or anyone else familiar with Lial's math -- Exactly what *is* the Additional Skill and Drill Manual for Lial College Algebra and Trigonometry? - ereks mom 8:07 Jul 26 (0)

Question on Spielvogel's HO and Western Civ......... - Kathy in MD 7:29 Jul 26 (5)

Thanks everyone. I'm now reassured about using Spielvogel for HS. nt - Kathy in MD 7:26 Jul 27 (0)
Yes, the Journey Across Time: Early Ages is laid out very differently than the Spielvogel college texts more - Delbra 6:24 Jul 27 (1)
- Thank you for the reassurance about the text. My concern was.... - Kathy in MD 7:25 Jul 27 (0)
Not in my experience. (m) - Kris 8:32 Jul 26 (0)
My dd used Western Civ for AP Euro last year. She did NOT find it to be distracting in any way (m) - Jan in MO 7:56 Jul 26 (0)

Has anyone had their dc read only portions of Confessions by St. Augustine?? - Mommyfaithe 7:09 Jul 26 (1)

this is a hard question - kate in seattle 9:12 Jul 26 (0)

Crash course for writing? - momof10 6:53 Jul 26 (3)

If it were me... - MaryM 13:07 Jul 26 (2)
- Thanks! I ordered it last night. - momof10 4:34 Jul 27 (1)
  - Where did you order these from? - De An 7:20 Jul 28 (0)

For those who have used Spielvogel's Western Civ - did you buy the teacher's edition, too?... - Bev in B'ville 4:45 Jul 26 (6)

No, but bought the study guide (m) - Kris 5:35 Jul 26 (4)
- We also skipped the TE and purchased the study guide, but... - Schmittgirlz 7:02 Jul 26 (3)
  - It says you need a password -- how do you get one? Do you have to buy the text? nt - ereks mom 8:01 Jul 26 (2)
    - you don't need a password to use the student companion site, - Schmittgirlz 6:09 Jul 27 (0)
    - I mean, do you have to buy the text *new*/from the publisher? nt - ereks mom 8:02 Jul 26 (0)
I only have the student text, but we just use the book for additional assigned readings. nt - Ria 5:17 Jul 26 (0)

please help me with algebra 2 options... - Betty 4:43 Jul 26 (3)

I've chosen Foerster's Alg & Trig - Ruth in Canada 8:38 Jul 26 (1)
- I have addressed fine motor... - Betty 9:45 Jul 26 (0)
I've chosen Foerster's Alg & Trig - Ruth in Canada 8:38 Jul 26 (0)

Has anyone used SL Core 7 with a 9th grader? (m) - Ria 4:29 Jul 26 (10)

Thank you! How about this as a plan? (m) - Ria 8:50 Jul 26 (3)
- What's to prevent you from putting the two olders in Core 200? Lots easier, IMO. Beefing up... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 11:05 Jul 26 (2)
  - I don't think it will be much work to beef it up (m) - Ria 12:41 Jul 26 (1)
    - I feel your pain. - momee 5:42 Jul 27 (0)
Ria, what about supplementing the 9th gr. with Lightning Lit.'s... - Lori D. 8:43 Jul 26 (0)
Honestly, I didn't think it was meaty enough for the 8th grader this year, so we supplemented quite a bit. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 7:57 Jul 26 (3)
- Pam, if you don't mind my asking, what did you supplement with, please? nm - Bev in B'ville 8:33 Jul 26 (2)
  - Oh, how funny! I wrote this long involved post about... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 10:51 Jul 26 (1)
    - You're the best.....thanks for the information! nm - Bev in B'ville 11:00 Jul 26 (0)
Honestly, Ria, I think you would feel the need to supplement. (m) - ErikainWA 7:05 Jul 26 (0)

Another SL Core 200 question: I have five more days to submit my education objectives to PA....what should I call this history course? (m) - Ria 4:27 Jul 26 (2)

We called it Comparative World Views - made it an elective for... - Laurel in CA 14:02 Jul 26 (0)
We just labeled it as World History (m) - CynthiaOK 7:36 Jul 26 (0)

Opinions on Abeka highschool history? Interesting?? nt - Cindy 23:23 Jul 25 (0)

Sonlight Core 7 or 100? - danicapri 21:17 Jul 25 (0)

If you're using Speilvogel's Human Odyssey, about how much time do you spend on each chapter? - Nicole M 20:04 Jul 25 (4)

That's easy... - Anna 6:03 Jul 26 (3)
- I'm planning a chapter a week, with an extra week for midterm & final - Laurel in CA 14:03 Jul 26 (1)
  - thanks. my sense was that a chapter a week would be fine. glad to have some confirmation! - Nicole M 19:57 Jul 26 (0)
- lol! Yes, I guess it is. I just didn't want to set a pace that was too slow or too fast. Thanks! nt - Nicole M 12:35 Jul 26 (0)

Transcript Format Question - Kris in MO 18:57 Jul 25 (2)

We didn't break ours down by semester -- unless it was a one-semester course. But... - Janet in WA 19:16 Jul 25 (1)
- As soon as I posted that, I realized it didn't make sense that way! Thanks! :-) (nt) - Kris in MO 20:22 Jul 25 (0)

Can someone recommend a good coach from WriteatHome (for guys)? nm - Peggy 18:30 Jul 25 (4)

My son hasn't had a bad coach, yet. (m) - Bev in B'ville 3:43 Jul 26 (1)
- Ditto...7 different coaches, all excellent. Never requested a particular coach. (nt) - Beth in OH 4:27 Jul 26 (0)
Re: Can someone recommend a good coach from WriteatHome (for guys)? nm - MaryM 19:19 Jul 25 (0)
...OR recommend ones to avoid? Thanks! nm - Peggy 18:42 Jul 25 (0)

There is so much Literature to read, how do I know which one... - Yolanda 16:53 Jul 25 (5)

I guess the thing is that it's simply not humanly possible to read everything, so . . . - Jenny in Florida 6:32 Jul 26 (0)
I let TWTM pick for me, since a lot of classics I haven't read... - Nan in Mass 5:47 Jul 26 (0)
I think all of us ask the same question. - Jean in Wisc 3:57 Jul 26 (0)
I would check the TWTM to see which titles you may not have. (nm) - Bev in B'ville 3:46 Jul 26 (0)
Could someone help? Even a little?nm - Yolanda 2:29 Jul 26 (0)

Does anyone have an opinion of Jeff Baldwin's study guides-especially the guides used in Modernity ?? nt - SusanAR 16:14 Jul 25 (0)

If you are covering 4 different science topics how do you assign credit.... - Christy in CO 14:53 Jul 25 (3)

I would just give one credit and call it 'general science' or something like that. nt - Veronica 17:20 Jul 25 (1)
- Ah- that sounds easy! Thanks! nt - Christy in CO 20:11 Jul 25 (0)
Re: If you are covering 4 different science topics how do you assign credit.... - Pam L 15:14 Jul 25 (0)

Approx. how many credits do you assign in 8th grade? nt - Christy in CO 14:48 Jul 25 (8)

I only give credit for Algebra I and Spanish I nt. - MIchelle in GA 5:06 Jul 26 (0)
None. Even for high school work. nt - Laurie4b 16:24 Jul 25 (0)
Normally only if you are doing high school level work(M) - Christina in Space Coast 15:21 Jul 25 (0)
Re: Approx. how many credits do you assign in 8th grade? nt - Pam L 15:16 Jul 25 (0)
We don't do credits until high school. A few will carry over, if they're high school level. Do you mean classes or credits? nt - Veronica 14:52 Jul 25 (3)
- Well, in my Homeschool Tracker program you can add credits... - Christy in CO 14:55 Jul 25 (2)
  - Oh...... for HSTP? no credits. NT - Lh 19:23 Jul 25 (0)
  - Oh, well if it's just for practice... - Veronica 17:18 Jul 25 (0)

Anyone use Norton Critical Editions of classics, the classic with all the extras? - Christine in NJ 14:11 Jul 25 (0)

The Easy French users...or anyone! Please give me your take on this issue....... - happymainemom 13:55 Jul 25 (0)

Has anyone done Lial's Pre-algebra? - Connie W. 13:31 Jul 25 (2)

Intro will give her the added practice... - Jann in TX 20:52 Jul 25 (0)
i haven't used it myself, but I believe Lial's BCM is considered a pre-algebra book. nt - oakmom 19:10 Jul 25 (0)

Has anyone here used Sonlight's Core 200 (Church history) program? (m) - Ria 13:14 Jul 25 (4)

Dd LOVED the literature; she did this Core in 9th grade. nt - Laura in CT 6:11 Jul 26 (0)
What we wished for, and what we added.... - Laurel in CA 17:31 Jul 25 (0)
I'm using it this year with my 9th grader in a co-op class (m) - CynthiaOK 14:15 Jul 25 (0)
Hey Ria, I haven't used it but looked at it recently. - momee 13:17 Jul 25 (0)

World History: How do I decide between Spielvogel's Human Odyssey and The Pagenant of World History? - ChristyB in AL 12:18 Jul 25 (10)

I have both & have done a bit of comparison.... - Laurel in CA 17:36 Jul 25 (0)
Someone alerted me to the fact HO is for jr-high level, if that helps. - leslie in tx 12:54 Jul 25 (7)
- Well, of course, I now cannot find that post! The closest I've found . . . - leslie in tx 19:52 Jul 25 (2)
  - That is really true--HO is printed as a high school text, but Western Civ is a college text--and used here by many who are in high school. :-) nt - Jean in Wisc. 22:58 Jul 25 (1)
    - Yep, my oldest used Spielv's World History (equiv to W. Civ) during high school & my youngest uses HO in high school. nt - Anna 6:07 Jul 26 (0)
- No, HO is a high school text and W. Civil is a college text. nt - Anna 18:40 Jul 25 (0)
- Human Odyssesy is high school and Western Civ in College... - Jean in Wisc 13:54 Jul 25 (0)
- Really? Where'd they get this info? nt - ereks mom 13:44 Jul 25 (1)
  - I googled it, and found that it is used at lots of high schools, including a 10th grade honors class in Massachusetts. nt - ereks mom 13:52 Jul 25 (0)
Sorry. That should be "pageant". nt - ChristyB in AL 12:19 Jul 25 (0)

long term mission trip and high school credit - Witherly 11:25 Jul 25 (0)

long term mission trip and high school credit - Witherly 11:13 Jul 25 (2)

We lived overseas during part of our son's high school years - Happy 4:24 Jul 26 (0)
My son is gone for 6 to 12 weeks each school year... - Nan in Mass 11:49 Jul 25 (0)

BJU 9th grade science labs... Yikes! - NancyR 11:06 Jul 25 (5)

Agree with Ang in TX about getting the lab manual anyway (m) - Veronica 20:05 Jul 25 (1)
- Link was too long, here it is (m) - Veronica 20:20 Jul 25 (0)
Are you looking for a way to cut down on expense or do you think those labs are just too difficult for home? more... - Ang in TX 14:28 Jul 25 (1)
- Yes to both. - NancyR 14:59 Jul 25 (0)
Look at Home Science Tools - Linda in TN 11:22 Jul 25 (0)

X Post: Poetry Resource - Clara in Miami 10:34 Jul 25 (0)

Can anyone compare Notgrass to Sonlight? They are both - Sharonrose 10:19 Jul 25 (1)

Not certain, but I think the most obvious difference is that Notgrass has a textbook in addition to the literature... (nt) - Debbie in Ohio 8:54 Jul 26 (0)

LNC re: your post below about Omnibus and addt'l literature... - Susan in TN 10:04 Jul 25 (0)

Additional Skill and Drill Manual for Lial College Algebra and Trigonometry/Precalculus -- Exactly what *is* this? - ereks mom 9:59 Jul 25 (0)

Can someone tell me what type of curriculums CLASS uses? - Tricia 9:48 Jul 25 (0)

I'm speaking at our local homeschool group on Math Curriculums in October - LoriM 9:44 Jul 25 (10)

Is it just for high school levels?... - Ellie 7:26 Jul 26 (0)
I'd talk about "living math" - stories to use & how to get math out of them... - Laurel in CA 17:38 Jul 25 (0)
Please share your presentation or dissertation with us here whenever you have time.:)nt - Merry 16:07 Jul 25 (0)
Thank you all so much for your feedback! - LoriM 13:20 Jul 25 (0)
Re: I'm speaking at our local homeschool group on Math Curriculums in October - CynthiaOK 11:05 Jul 25 (1)
- You know, you might be right... - Nan in Mass 11:19 Jul 25 (0)
This is what I've learned from you so far and appreciated so far: :o) (m) - FloridaLisa 10:43 Jul 25 (0)
I agree, having used several math programs..... - Donna 10:20 Jul 25 (0)
How much time each one is expected to take each day... - Nan in Mass 10:10 Jul 25 (0)
Is there some way you could order them from easy to rigorous? nm - Bev in B'ville 9:49 Jul 25 (0)

Biology CLEP after Apologia - Kimm in WA 9:41 Jul 25 (5)

My dd did NOT take Chem before Adv Bio and she did great. She took the CLEP after both bios and did great. nt - StaceyinLA 20:14 Jul 25 (2)
- As far as the CLEP - Kimm in WA 9:47 Jul 26 (0)
- Thanks, Stacey! nt - Rhondabee 8:29 Jul 26 (0)
Ds did CLEP after biology... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 14:02 Jul 25 (1)
- I was going to . . . - Kimm in WA 9:46 Jul 26 (0)

Research Papers - ReneeR 7:59 Jul 25 (2)

I'd start now and take it slow and easy. Try to make it fun and interesting and don't ask for much length the first time. nm - Janet in WA 9:44 Jul 25 (0)
We started in 9th grade. nm - LisaNY 8:38 Jul 25 (0)

Do you have any ideas for intriguing school but "free"r time type toys/activity items for enrichment of our homeschool environment? - momee 7:44 Jul 25 (9)

On-going puzzles with books on tape/CD to listen to while doing the puzzle. HTH's. nm - Janet 5:00 Jul 26 (0)
Legos... - Robin in DFW 10:58 Jul 25 (1)
- I second this. And did you know that research studies have suggested that... - ereks mom 15:01 Jul 25 (0)
This is what I'm looking for, post as many ideas as you can, thanks! nt - momee 10:38 Jul 25 (0)
Sigh - it sounds totally infantile, but mine play with silly putty or doodle when they need to think... - Nan in Mass 9:53 Jul 25 (0)
K'nex has kits for older kids w/ motors, etc. . . I think Timberdoodle has them. nt - Kimm in WA 9:44 Jul 25 (0)
We have the games Quarto, Set, and Clue. All of these are fun but also reward logical thinking. (nm) - Kareni 8:56 Jul 25 (2)
- There are also some word games we enjoy ... Quiddler, Scrabble, Upwords, etc. Other more general but fun games include Wise and Otherwise, Balderdash, and Derivation. (nm) - Kareni 11:45 Jul 25 (1)
  - We like Boggle and Pirateer and Pictionary. nm - Nan in Mass 5:57 Jul 26 (0)

Moving from high school to college - Marianne in Texas 6:44 Jul 25 (9)

It was VERY important for my kids to take "real" classes from a local college and/or the local cc their senior year. nt - Gwen in VA 12:13 Jul 25 (0)
My oldest (rising senior) needed a transition plan... - Beth in OH 11:04 Jul 25 (2)
- I'm worried about my last one, too... - Nan in Mass 11:55 Jul 25 (0)
- I'm not sure why I recreated the spelling of "only"--sorry. (nt) - Beth in OH 11:06 Jul 25 (0)
Like Janet's sons, neither of mine ever had that concern...(m) - Kathleen 10:42 Jul 25 (0)
That's a reasonable concern, and I'm surprised (and relieved I guess) that my sons never had that concern... - Janet in WA 9:55 Jul 25 (0)
We never did high school outside the home... - Anna 8:51 Jul 25 (2)
- I second what Anna said... - Margaret in CO 9:33 Jul 25 (0)
- And I will add-- Do what's best for *each* of your children. nt - Anna 8:52 Jul 25 (0)

Perrine's Literature - Instructor's Guide - Content Questions.... - Janice in NJ 6:06 Jul 25 (1)

I have the 7th edition instructor's guide (m) - Brigid in NC 17:03 Jul 26 (0)

Happy, I asked a question below re: trisms- if you get some time I'd love to hear your responses! nt - Mad Jenny Flint 5:09 Jul 25 (4)

Answers posted. nt - Happy 5:03 Jul 26 (0)
I missed it (busy week) I'll go look now nt - Happy 4:29 Jul 26 (0)
Not Happy -- well, I'm happy, but... anyway, I posted a response for you below. : ) nt - eerks mom 9:52 Jul 25 (1)
- Thank you! nt - Mad Jenny Flint 15:38 Jul 25 (0)

What is the difference between Switched on Schoolhouse Secondary Spanish & Spanish I & Rosetta Stone?? - gail 21:14 Jul 24 (2)

Rosetta Stone - Christi/NC 8:43 Jul 25 (0)
There was a discussion about this either a little further down.. - Paz 8:21 Jul 25 (0)

SOS Home Ec - Kimm in WA 20:52 Jul 24 (3)

Lifepac - Lised 4:57 Jul 25 (2)
- Questions . . . - Kimm in WA 9:46 Jul 25 (1)
  - Try to answer! - Lised 12:44 Jul 25 (0)

Can someone comment on American School, CLASS, and any other college prep.... - Peggy 19:36 Jul 24 (1)

Do you have a community college near you?... - Nan in Mass 6:46 Jul 25 (0)

About Chalkdust tech support- - SusanAR 18:25 Jul 24 (0)

More language dilemma...can anyone tell me some huge reason why I would *hate* either Henle or LitCT? I'm getting close to just flipping a coin here. nt - Veronica 18:08 Jul 24 (7)

Ok, I've settled on Henle because....(and ?s for Laura in CT inside) m - Veronica 10:32 Jul 25 (3)
- I've also decided since we're adding the Ecce *not* to add the other Memoria Press materials (m) - Veronica 23:02 Jul 25 (0)
- Ecce... - Laura in CT 11:16 Jul 25 (1)
  - It helps a lot. Thank you (m) - Veronica 11:47 Jul 25 (0)
We use Henle... - Laura in CT 6:43 Jul 25 (0)
Maybe this will help..... - Rhondabee 5:04 Jul 25 (0)
If I understand your question correctly (m) - Michelle in MO 3:36 Jul 25 (0)

Question about Breaking the Barrier Spanish & SOS (m) - Veronica 18:04 Jul 24 (3)

I asked about this... - Moira in MA 11:30 Jul 25 (1)
- Thanks, that's good to know. It shouldn't be overwhelming, then, if we can spend 3 weeks on a chapter, right? I guess we'd need to fit in time for tests, as well. nt - Veronica 11:49 Jul 25 (0)
I'm just going to get Level 1 and worry about the rest later. We might end up going rather slowly anyway, doing this and the Latin. nt - Veronica 10:38 Jul 25 (0)

Question for TOG users - Rhetoric Level Year 1 - BarbLA 17:55 Jul 24 (5)

I got mine on Ebay... - Lisa in Wa 18:16 Jul 24 (0)
I've found it on Amazon (m) - Staci in MO 18:16 Jul 24 (3)
- I guess I could email TOG to see if the 8th ed. will work. My teacher's manual suggests the 6th so I wasn't sure if I should order the 8th ed. Thank you for your reply. - BarbLA 21:49 Jul 24 (0)
- Oops - What I meant to say was that I could not find the 6th edition at Amazon. Will the 8th edition work for TOG? - BarbLA 19:51 Jul 24 (1)
  - Ah. I see. I don't know if it would make a difference or not. (nt) - Staci in MO 20:31 Jul 24 (0)

Free online resource for learning Biblical Greek and Hebrew... - forty-two 17:40 Jul 24 (0)

Has anyone ever used Teaching Textbooks only to introduce an Algebra concepts while using the whole Saxon Algebra text??? nt - SallyMac 17:38 Jul 24 (0)

? for those who have used Math U See, both lower and upper levels.(m) - RAS in Oh 17:37 Jul 24 (6)

Our experience - Ruth in Canada 18:52 Jul 25 (3)
- Thank you Ruth. Can you answer another ? - RAS in Oh 21:31 Jul 25 (2)
  - I think it makes sense to stay with MUS through - Ruth in Canada 8:46 Jul 26 (1)
    - Thanks again. (nt) - RAS in Oh 17:57 Jul 26 (0)
Re: ? for those who have used Math U See, both lower and upper levels.(m) - Pam L 8:11 Jul 25 (1)
- Thank you.nt - RAS in Oh 12:19 Jul 25 (0)

Anyone use Thinkwell (particularly College Algebra) --(crosspost)... - Betty 17:14 Jul 24 (4)

Steps are not worked on the computer with Thinkwell (m) - MaryM 18:13 Jul 24 (3)
- Agreeing with Mary - Sharon in MD 5:56 Jul 25 (2)
  - Sharon... - MaryM 6:58 Jul 25 (1)
    - Thanks for the encouragement. sm - Sharon in MD 14:05 Jul 25 (0)

percytruffle, a question about the photography class - Jodi-FL 15:52 Jul 24 (0)

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