New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jul 16 (0)

HELP!.....Stepson (18) is visiting from Florida and may want to be homeschooled..(crosspost on General board)....m - Busy Bee 19:54 Jul 16 (2)

• Re: HELP!.....Stepson (18) is visiting from Florida and may want to be homeschooled..(crosspost on General board)....m - Gina in TX 23:11 Jul 16 (0)
• I think his best bet would be to study for the GED. - Claire 21:56 Jul 16 (0)

What do you use for vocabulary for a 9th and 11th grader? nt - Steph 17:59 Jul 16 (2)

• Jensen's? - Pamela 19:16 Jul 16 (0)
• My ds used Vocab for the High School Student by AMSCO and will use Vocab for the College Bound next year. nt - FloridaLisa 18:25 Jul 16 (0)

"fun"/fav resource for learning about how gov't branches function (m) - Clara in Miami 17:28 Jul 16 (0)

Julie in Ca here is a post w/ the info on Spielvogel ISBN's, all purchased quite inexpensively(nt) - Clara in Miami 17:13 Jul 16 (1)

• Actually, I've got one, but Gail down below might be interested...(more) - Julie in CA 19:36 Jul 16 (0)

EPGY and the AP designation - MaryM 16:28 Jul 16 (10)

• Hey Mary! Florida Virtual School AP courses are approved. (m) - FloridaLisa 18:24 Jul 16 (1)
  • Thanks, Lisa (Hi back!). (m) - MaryM 18:27 Jul 16 (0)
• Re: EPGY and the AP designation - Kathleen 17:31 Jul 16 (7)
  • Re: EPGY and the AP designation - MaryM 18:00 Jul 16 (6)
    • By "others," I mean...(m) - Kathleen 18:17 Jul 16 (1)
      • Thanks! (m) - MaryM 18:25 Jul 16 (0)
    • www.aventalearning.com---keystone - CindyB/STL 18:09 Jul 16 (3)
      • Great! Thanks, CIndy. Have you used any of these? (m) - MaryM 18:22 Jul 16 (2)
        • Not yet - CindyB 19:10 Jul 16 (1)
          • I see! (m) - MaryM 19:15 Jul 16 (0)

studying for SAT - katie 15:47 Jul 16 (3)

• I'm probably dating myself, but I remember (m) - Gwen in VA 19:00 Jul 16 (0)
• I hear ya! - MaryM 16:34 Jul 16 (0)
• Re: studying for SAT - Schmittgirlz 16:28 Jul 16 (0)

Further Up & Further In (Narnia unit study) and Literary Lessons from LOTR -- how would you list these on a transcript? nt - ereks mom 15:43 Jul 16 (1)

• Well, of course, neither one would be listed by name... - Ellie 17:43 Jul 16 (0)

Julie in CA or anyone....How do you combine Omnibus 1 with a World History text?? - gail 14:54 Jul 16 (5)

• Actually, I owe a copy of World History by Spielvogel....however.... - gail 19:22 Jul 16 (1)
  • Spievogel readings are scheduled in the Omnibus Text right after the intro... - karenciavo 20:07 Jul 16 (0)
• purchase an earlier edition of Spielvogel to save money... - Schmittgirlz 16:13 Jul 16 (0)
• Since you asked my opinion... - Julie in CA 15:25 Jul 16 (0)
• I just used Spielvogel which is scheduled in Omnibus I. Got it used on half.com. nt - karenciavo 15:15 Jul 16 (0)

Confused about Plutarch book . (m) - Needleroozer 13:44 Jul 16 (1)

• I found some great insight at Ambleside. (link) - Needleroozer 14:17 Jul 16 (0)

Is Saxon Advanced Mathematics enough Geometry? - Jenna 13:42 Jul 16 (1)

• Re: Is Saxon Advanced Mathematics enough Geometry? - Kathleen 14:29 Jul 16 (0)

Anyone's child taken the AP Physics test? - Jenna 13:40 Jul 16 (1)

• Dd took the AP physics exam (m) - Gwen in VA 19:02 Jul 16 (0)

My final 9th grade curriculum decisions. - lynn 13:02 Jul 16 (0)

Is there a curriculum or book for church history. Also looking for a good world view book/course for my teenagers. TIA NT - lynn 12:54 Jul 16 (0)

Is there a curriculum or book for church history. Also looking for a good world view book/course for my teenagers. TIA NT - lynn 12:49 Jul 16 (2)

• Sonlight Core 200 (missions-oriented church history), Hewitt has a syllabus, too. And... - Laurel in CA 13:41 Jul 16 (1)
  • I can't seem to find Hewitt's church history syllabus. Could you direct me to it? nt - AmyCC 20:07 Jul 16 (0)

Memorization list for Ancient history? (m) - Barbara B. 11:26 Jul 16 (0)

Kathleen, could you post the link to your son's blog? Thanks, nm - Catherine in WI 10:32 Jul 16 (5)

• Re: Kathleen, could you post the link to your son's blog? Thanks, nm - Kathleen 10:50 Jul 16 (4)
  • Hoping to see his literary site...m - Catherine in WI 13:20 Jul 16 (3)
    • Okay, here you go...(m) - Kathleen 13:59 Jul 16 (2)
      • My daughter officially has my permission to marry your son... ;) - Catherine in WI 14:41 Jul 16 (1)
        • :-)! Yeah, we think he's okay...(m) - Kathleen 15:38 Jul 16 (0)

Moms of Girls: Did any of you choose for your daughters not to wear make-up after the age of 13? Reasons? If so, when will you permit it? TIA - Janet 9:49 Jul 16 (21)

• We always stayed laid back about such things and at almost 15, my daughter couldn't care less. I think parents sometimes cause issues where maybe they wouldn't have come up - Pamela 19:27 Jul 16 (0)
• Choose your battles carefully... - Schmittgirlz 16:31 Jul 16 (0)
• Well, I used to wear more make-up than I do... - Anita in Ohio 16:19 Jul 16 (1)
  • This is a great, healthy approach to foster self-acceptance. - Laura K (NC) 21:15 Jul 16 (0)
• We stay flexible--generally, make-up when puberty hits (which it did early) m - Alicia 15:46 Jul 16 (0)
• I think I read this from Colleen on the General board... - Susan in TN 15:11 Jul 16 (0)
• Base, blush, mascara, and lip gloss at 13. nt. - Denise in NE 14:42 Jul 16 (0)
• With us, it's not a question of "permitting" it or not.... - Katia 13:42 Jul 16 (0)
• Skin care & coverup when puberty hit (early here), plus - Laurel in CA 13:39 Jul 16 (0)
• I took my dd to Ulta for them to teach her how to do Bare Minerals at 13yo ... - AngieW in Texas 13:25 Jul 16 (0)
• For me and my daughters it was age 16..has time changed that much. They grow up way too fast don't rush it(nt) - Francie in CA 13:08 Jul 16 (0)
• Not meaning any disrespect at all, but shouldn't this be on the general board? (nt) - Kathleen 10:51 Jul 16 (6)
  • I'm thinkin' that she thought the people posting here had older kids-hence more experience with this-seems ok to me. nt - Julie in CA 13:01 Jul 16 (5)
    • Julie, You're right. Kathleen, I can see your concern. However there is no High School General Board...the General Board is designated K-8. Sorry to be intrusive; I can understand your point. nm - Janet 15:03 Jul 16 (0)
    • Julie, You're right. Kathleen, I can see your concern. However there is no High School General Board...the General Board is designated K-8. Sorry to be intrusive; I can understand your point. nm - Janet 13:41 Jul 16 (3)
      • Ah! I see. I guess I always thought the general board was for all ages! (m) - Kathleen 14:01 Jul 16 (2)
        • Lol! I always thought the High School board was the general board for high school :-) nt - Julie in CA 14:24 Jul 16 (1)
          • Yep, that's my assumption, too. There are separate "curriculum" and "general" boards for K-8, but "High School" is just "High School." [nt] - Jenny in Florida 20:05 Jul 16 (0)
• We start at 15 - Linda in TX 10:42 Jul 16 (0)
• Mine wears tinted moisturizer... - Catherine in WI 10:30 Jul 16 (0)
• Mine's only 12, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 10:24 Jul 16 (0)

Question about Abeka Grammar - Connie 9:20 Jul 16 (2)

• Re: Question about Abeka Grammar - Sharon in Canada 9:25 Jul 16 (0)
• Re: Question about Abeka Grammar - Sharon in Canada 9:25 Jul 16 (0)

Grammar Question..... - Catherine in WI 8:58 Jul 16 (3)

• Re: Grammar Question..... - Brian 19:12 Jul 16 (0)
• Re: Grammar Question..... - Janet in WA 9:08 Jul 16 (1)
  • Thanks! nm - Catherine in WI 10:27 Jul 16 (0)

I need to clarify - getting mixed answers - does my ds do Apologia Physical Science while doing Pre-Algebra or after Pre-Algebra? nt - Christy in CO 8:54 Jul 16 (5)

• Physical science w/prealgebra, Biology w/algebra. nt - Veronica 13:49 Jul 16 (0)
• I think "while doing" is fine, since he says to do biology "while doing" algebra 1. nt - Laura in CT 13:31 Jul 16 (0)
• We did phys. sci. last year (not Apologia) and needed to know exponents for scientific notation, be able to insert variables in an equation. nt - Laurel in CA 11:18 Jul 16 (0)
• My understanding is - Lh 9:56 Jul 16 (0)
• I know this is the way it's typically explained, but... - Janet in WA 9:18 Jul 16 (0)

If you hs all year round...do you skip the review lessons in new math levels or complete it all? - Tap, tap, tap 8:32 Jul 16 (2)

• This is what we're doing with TT Alg 2 - Sandy 19:58 Jul 16 (1)
  • Thanks....and I can really relate to the comment at the end .... - Tap, tap, tap 20:16 Jul 16 (0)

Anyone happen to have the ISBN to Spielvogel's Western Civilization 5th ed. Study Guide Volume II? - Schmittgirlz 8:04 Jul 16 (1)

• Never mind, found it! nt - schmittgirlz 8:06 Jul 16 (0)

Beautiful Feet guide: U.S. & World History From the Civil War to Vietnam, Sr. High... Did you use it as a 1 or 2 year course? (m).... - Anna 7:25 Jul 16 (4)

• I hope so! That's what ds will be using for history for his upcoming (senior) year. I'll let you know how it goes. ; ) nt - ereks mom 7:39 Jul 16 (3)
  • To make it work for 1 yr they say... - Anna 7:49 Jul 16 (2)
    • We're using BF this year too, anyone know of a message group for BF users? - K 17:04 Jul 16 (0)
    • Ds will do the required books, but very few of the others. I haven't finalized my plan, but... - ereks mom 9:53 Jul 16 (0)

Please share a word of wisdom to those who are following behind. - Angela in NC 7:23 Jul 16 (2)

• I think the best advice I could give is twofold: - ereks mom 7:37 Jul 16 (1)
  • I completely second both of these.....nt - Gwen in VA 8:27 Jul 16 (0)

Zumdahl's Chemistry ---testing? - Cathy 7:23 Jul 16 (1)

• I made up my own tests. - Jan P. 14:28 Jul 16 (0)

Cross Post: POLL--What are the Top 10 MUST READ books by the time a student is done with high school? nt - Heather in MI 7:19 Jul 16 (1)

• I don't think there are 10 must reads... - Laura in CT 13:38 Jul 16 (0)

Is Rod and Staff 8th grade Math a Pre-Algebra text? Will it prepare the student for a text like Jacob's Algebra? TIA NT Alicia - Alicia 7:17 Jul 16 (2)

• Re: Is Rod and Staff 8th grade Math a Pre-Algebra text? Will it prepare the student for a text like Jacob's Algebra? TIA NT Alicia - Melissa 10:01 Jul 16 (0)
• Yes. nt - Ellie 8:49 Jul 16 (0)

Any art curriculum recommendations for an artistic 8th grader? I have been looking at Draw/Paint Today and Artistic Pursuits, but I do not have access to see them in person. TIA nt - Noelle 7:12 Jul 16 (2)

• We like Artistic Pursuits... - Nan in Mass 18:25 Jul 16 (1)
  • Thank you for answering. Does it take alot of teacher input, or is it written more to the student? nt - Noelle 19:53 Jul 16 (0)

SOS Spanish or Breaking the Barriar Spanish... - Teresa in MO 5:50 Jul 16 (2)

• We're using Breaking the Barrier for French. - Dot 7:00 Jul 16 (1)
  • Re: We're using Breaking the Barrier for French. - Teresa in MO 7:04 Jul 16 (0)

Movie recommendation: Who Killed the Electric Car? - Sandra in NC 5:07 Jul 16 (10)

• We saw it awhile back - Dot 5:21 Jul 16 (9)
  • Netflix has it and we saw it last month. We spent several veiwings... - Padmé 6:44 Jul 16 (6)
    • Sure. I don't think there are many parents that - Dot 6:58 Jul 16 (5)
      • I agree. It's important to speak up. - Sandra in NC 7:27 Jul 16 (3)
        • I've heard about the many people arrested - Dot 11:04 Jul 16 (1)
          • That is outrageous! (And frightening) nt - Sandra in NC 11:31 Jul 16 (0)
        • I think this is the point I'm trying to make. To know the price or consequences of the action. nt - Padmé 8:20 Jul 16 (0)
      • Few spoilers.. - Padmé 7:22 Jul 16 (0)
  • Very eye-opening! My older son... - Sandra in NC 5:54 Jul 16 (0)
  • We found it at the library. I'm so glad they brought attention to this! nt - Beth S 5:23 Jul 16 (0)

Any must-reads for studying US history that you recommend (for either mom or the student)? - Osmosis Mom 4:30 Jul 16 (7)

• I'm thinking of including Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee in our studies. nt - FranW 20:05 Jul 16 (0)
• Either the Johnson book mentioned previously, or...(m) - Kathleen 9:10 Jul 16 (3)
  • Re: Either the Johnson book mentioned previously, or...(m) - katie 13:04 Jul 16 (0)
  • Oh my goodness. Yes, it's a story about class struggle, - Dot 11:12 Jul 16 (1)
    • Actually, I wasn't making a judgment on the book...(m) - Kathleen 18:55 Jul 16 (0)
• Howard Zinn's People's History of the US. - Dot 5:24 Jul 16 (0)
• I enjoyed the WTM recommended paperback by Paul Johnson. nt - Janice in NJ 5:05 Jul 16 (0)

Ancient Lit. help for the mom? - Martha in GA 20:03 Jul 15 (5)

• Tapestry of Grace does this. The WTM or the WEM also have suggestions, but it sounds like you want more specifics. nt - Laurie4b 3:17 Jul 16 (0)
• Depending on your book list, I found Omnibus I to be invaluable for this. nt - Julie in CA 21:32 Jul 15 (3)
  • Re: Depending on your book list, I found Omnibus I to be invaluable for this. nt - Martha in GA 4:57 Jul 16 (2)
    • Hi Martha... - Julie in CA 13:13 Jul 16 (1)
      • Thank you! - Martha in GA 13:57 Jul 16 (0)

For those who are so inclined, I posted resources on my blog tonight about Vincent Van Gogh. - percytruffle 17:12 Jul 15 (1)

• Now will you do one on Rembrandt? - nutmeg 14:33 Jul 16 (0)

In a public school, what science would an 8th grader typically study? nt - jac 16:58 Jul 15 (2)

• In CA it's Physical Science. If you do an internet search for your states educational standards - LunaLee 19:22 Jul 15 (0)
• depends greatly, I would gather. Most school districts I've lived in? Earth Science <nt> - Pamela 17:06 Jul 15 (0)

Adrian, question for you - Karin 16:30 Jul 15 (3)

• Thanks! - Karin 16:11 Jul 16 (0)
• Also not Adrian... - Jann in TX 8:40 Jul 16 (0)
• While not a mathy-person, then yes, the student should use the - Osmosis Mom 3:30 Jul 16 (0)

Is there a general board for 9-12? I see the K-8 but have some older kids..and questions. TIA - Janet 16:03 Jul 15 (3)

• The general board is for all ages, the K-8 curriculum for K-8. nt - Karin 16:31 Jul 15 (2)
  • Good to know--it said K-8 General Board at the top of the page but I'm glad it is for all ages. Thanks for the info. nm - Janet 17:23 Jul 15 (1)
    • Often I'll post here and the K-8 gen'l board with ques concerning my high schoolers but I know for sure that those with high school dc will read it here. nt - Anna 5:34 Jul 16 (0)

Gwen in VA -- Which Princeton prep book did your dc like for SAT II Math? Was it Math Workout or Cracking the SAT II? nt - ereks mom 14:22 Jul 15 (2)

• We just used the 2005-2006 Princeton SAT-II Math Level 1 & 2. Sounds like Princetone Review has gone fancy this year! nt - Gwen in VA 19:06 Jul 15 (1)
  • Thank you. I'll see if I can find that one. : ) nt - ereks mom 19:51 Jul 15 (0)

Can anyone compare Saxon Math and Ace School of Tomorrow Math, please? For Algebra 1, which teaches it better to the student? (m) - Kim 12:38 Jul 15 (1)

• Saxon is head and shoulders above SOT though *I* wouldn't use either <nt> - Pamela 17:07 Jul 15 (0)

How could I "beef up" Rainbow Science Year 2 (Biology & Earth Applications) for a 9th grade science class - or could I? nt - Christy in CO 7:46 Jul 15 (1)

• We did a couple of years ago - Happy 14:00 Jul 15 (0)

New writing program "Jump In" by Apologia - this or Writing Strands 4 for an 8th grader? Also, has anyone here used "Jump In" and what did you think? nt - Christy in CO 7:35 Jul 15 (0)

Please refresh my memory - looking for a book on careers that lists possible professions according to one's interests/college major. Thanks! nt. - Kathy in NC 7:19 Jul 15 (2)

• There is a great area at the College Board website... - Cheryl B in VA 16:47 Jul 15 (0)
• So glad you posted this question! (m) - MaryM 8:42 Jul 15 (0)

How do I keep my ds entering public high school reading the classics? Any experience or advice? He's resistant to homesschooling while attending full-time school. nt - Breann in WA 7:16 Jul 15 (4)

• I got a few classics into my ps non-reader by... - Nan in Mass 6:03 Jul 16 (0)
• Summer is a good time to read - Chris in VA 9:36 Jul 15 (2)
  • Good advice... m - Breann in WA 11:06 Jul 15 (1)
    • I've got a different situation than most (probably this is going to get long) Warning: contains unsolicited advice! :- ) - Chris in VA 11:26 Jul 16 (0)

Has anyone use Literary Lessons from Lord of the Rings? - Elizabeth B. in NC 7:09 Jul 15 (5)

• Thanks, ladies. I think we'll plan on using it. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 17:17 Jul 16 (0)
• Ds used it in 10th. He *loved* it -- and learned a *lot*! He did it... - ereks mom 15:42 Jul 16 (0)
• My then 8th grader used it 2 years ago... - Moira in MA 10:59 Jul 15 (1)
  • Thank you for posting that. We are doing it this year and I was just getting ready to sit down and write my plans. - momof7 14:02 Jul 15 (0)
• *used* not use. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 7:11 Jul 15 (0)

Teaching Textbooks Precalculus table of contents... Jann in Tx, Lori M, math moms.. help - Kate 22:23 Jul 14 (8)

• Please be very careful when comparing TOCs... - Jann in TX 16:35 Jul 15 (6)
  • Thank you, I think I will go with Lial or Chalkdust....but I have another question Jann - Kate 2:31 Jul 16 (5)
    • Adding to Kathy... - Jann in TX 7:50 Jul 16 (2)
      • I like Lial's and almost went with it. It's just that CD would give *my* ds the extra support he needed without dumbing it down. .... - Kathy in MD 8:25 Jul 16 (1)
        • Re: From what I understand after reading the posts here, Lial's Precalculus text has good explanations. but Chalkdust' strong point is in it's lecturs then? - Kate 22:55 Jul 16 (0)
    • I assume she's referring to the audience Lial's is written for.... - Kathy in MD 7:31 Jul 16 (0)
    • Not Jann, but my oldest did both Larson geo and pre-cal - momof7 3:56 Jul 16 (0)
• I am not a math person AT ALL, but, on Dr. Callahan's site.... - Katia 13:22 Jul 15 (0)

I've mentioned my son's literature review site before...(m) - Kathleen 18:37 Jul 14 (1)

• I'm glad you posted again...I've been looking for a review of the Douglas Bond series! nt - Susan in TN 6:24 Jul 15 (0)

How many hours do you require per credit hour? 120? 150? more? And do you list it on your transcript or just credits earned? nt - Melissa B 18:21 Jul 14 (36)

• We don't count hours, because to me, that makes no sense - Laurie4b 16:02 Jul 15 (3)
  • So glad to hear you say this! - Carrie in NC 12:51 Jul 16 (0)
  • I've counted hours only for classes for which I could think of no other benchmarks. - Jenny in Florida 22:06 Jul 15 (0)
  • Same here. Local PS awards credit on completion of course - LH 16:16 Jul 15 (0)
• We only count hours for credit on non-textbook courses, and then I use a minimum of 120 hours for one credit(m) - Deb in PA 14:22 Jul 15 (0)
• From "Transcript Boot Camp" by Inga Cannon... - CTMom 13:23 Jul 15 (1)
  • OK. That makes more sense. - Janice in NJ 13:44 Jul 15 (0)
• OK - I'm missing something... Can someone explain the reasoning? - Janice in NJ 10:00 Jul 15 (15)
  • Funny, too, about those "180 days"... - Janet in WA 22:22 Jul 15 (3)
    • Around here "in service" days don't count towards the minimum days. Half days are only common ..... - Kathy in MD 8:16 Jul 16 (2)
      • I was thinking about band/music too... - Janet in WA 8:49 Jul 16 (1)
        • All in all, I have to agree that using "hours" for awarding credit isn't the best method... - Janet in WA 9:35 Jul 16 (0)
  • Maybe this will help - Jean in Wisc. 11:49 Jul 15 (9)
    • Re: Maybe this will help - Janice in NJ 12:30 Jul 15 (8)
      • Re: Maybe this will help - lisawj 14:11 Jul 15 (7)
        • I think we are talking about two different systems here... - Janice in NJ 15:09 Jul 15 (6)
          • Clarity - Jean in Wisc. 17:52 Jul 15 (5)
            • Re: Clarity - Janice in NJ 5:03 Jul 16 (0)
            • Thanks, Jean. - Janice in NJ 3:57 Jul 16 (0)
            • Good grief. After seeing how long that last post was, I felt I needed to return and apologize. LOL! Babble, babble, babble.... :-) nt - Jean in Wisc. 17:54 Jul 15 (2)
              • I thought it was a good post Jean and did what the subject line indicated! nt - Laurie4b 20:55 Jul 15 (1)
                • Ditto.....(nt) - Lesley 5:35 Jul 16 (0)
  • Here is how we do it...... - momof7 10:25 Jul 15 (0)
• Re: High school credits.......(m) - Lesley 6:37 Jul 15 (1)
  • Re: High school credits.......(m) - Lesley 6:42 Jul 15 (0)
• Individual states have the number of hours required for a public school student to earn a credit. We match these numbers in our homeschool (btw, 180 for regular year schooling). HTH's. - Janet 6:03 Jul 15 (4)
  • Keep in mind that those "180 hours" are actually 180 days of school... - Janet in WA 10:01 Jul 15 (3)
    • Yes, that's true but they don't count homework time in those 180 hours, which is considerable here, so maybe it evens out? Interestingly, you only need 120 hours for summer school; I assume bc larger blocks of time are spent requiring less admin per chunk of time. nm - Janet 16:12 Jul 15 (2)
      • I thought about the homework thing as I posted this, but... - Janet in WA 22:03 Jul 15 (1)
        • Same here. And this whole conversation has made me think more about making benchmarks for classes like PE rather than using hours, too. Thought-provoking conversation! nm - Janet 15:08 Jul 16 (0)
• I've read everything from 80 to 180 - Jean in Wisc. 2:36 Jul 15 (2)
  • How did you go about determining what is "credit worthy," especially when piecing together your own course? - Sabrina in AZ 7:53 Jul 15 (1)
    • I, myself, write up the yearly assignments for the class - Jean in Wisc 9:44 Jul 15 (0)
• 180 .......nm - Yolanda 21:08 Jul 14 (0)
• If we counted hours for a credit, it was 150. I didn't include this information on our transcripts. nm - Janet in WA 20:06 Jul 14 (0)
• I didn't always count hours, but when I did, I went with 130. - Jenny in Florida 19:24 Jul 14 (0)

Speed Reading 4 Kids.... - Catherine in WI 14:50 Jul 14 (7)

• Bev or Pamela ... which chapter did you really do? ... - Cheri in MN 17:46 Jul 16 (0)
• Well, you probably already know my experience, but.... - Pamela 16:40 Jul 15 (2)
  • What's the best way to start? - Margo 4:45 Jul 16 (1)
    • Well, you're just using the treats because - Pamela 9:22 Jul 16 (0)
• Well....... - Bev in B'ville 3:55 Jul 15 (2)
  • WOW!!!! - Catherine in WI 16:22 Jul 15 (1)
    • Re: WOW!!!! - Bev in B'ville 16:55 Jul 15 (0)

Applications of Grammar, has anyone heard anything on this? Thanks nt - lynn 14:11 Jul 14 (1)

• Re: Applications of Grammar, has anyone heard anything on this? Thanks nt - Pam L 14:44 Jul 14 (0)

X-post from K-8-IEW Question... - LunaLee 12:23 Jul 14 (1)

• Never mind ;-) I figured it out...nt - LunaLee 14:38 Jul 14 (0)

Teaching Company questions inside.... - Pam L 10:51 Jul 14 (4)

• Re: Teaching Company questions ...(m) - Lesley 11:24 Jul 14 (3)
  • That helps... one more question please.... - Pam L 12:40 Jul 14 (2)
    • Re: one more question please.... - Lesley 20:23 Jul 14 (1)
      • Thanks for the info. NT - Pam L 17:24 Jul 16 (0)

With an AA degree, is the SAT necessary? - Wendy 10:35 Jul 14 (3)

• It depends up on the final degree-granting institution. We are skipping SAT/ACT prep and tests. NT - Lh 14:10 Jul 14 (0)
• North Carolina State wasn't interested in my dd's SAT scores... - Carrie in NC 12:26 Jul 14 (0)
• Re: With an AA degree, is the SAT necessary? - Pam L 11:10 Jul 14 (0)

Does my 9th grade schedule looks good? - Judith 9:43 Jul 14 (4)

• Looks good!...nm - MelodyInTx 17:27 Jul 14 (0)
• What is SOS under science? nt - Christy in CO 10:14 Jul 14 (2)
  • Re: Switch On Schoolhouse - Judith 10:38 Jul 14 (1)
    • Thanks! nt - Christy in CO 11:12 Jul 14 (0)

Need help finding an English 11 program for my dd - Polly 8:26 Jul 14 (3)

• My ds is going to use Write@Home Research paper workshop. (NT) - Mommyfaithe 7:53 Jul 15 (0)
• We use Jensen's Format Writing for Research Report writing. He teaches MLA style. nt - Katia 18:19 Jul 14 (1)
  • We use Jensens as well...nm - MelodyInTx 20:08 Jul 14 (0)

MaryM, bringing the physics thread up here... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 7:30 Jul 14 (3)

• More on-line material... - Brenda in MA 9:56 Jul 14 (0)
• You are busy! (m) - MaryM 8:01 Jul 14 (1)
  • This is helpful, thanks for sharing! nt - Schmittgirlz 10:31 Jul 14 (0)

I need comments on my revised 8th grade plan - Mama Owl 7:27 Jul 14 (0)

Seeking anyone whose dc completed Apologia Advanced Chemistry & Advanced Chemistry in one school year... - ereks mom 7:09 Jul 14 (2)

• OOPS! That's **Advanced Chemistry** & **Advanced PHYSICS**. Sheesh!! nt - ereks mom 11:51 Jul 14 (0)
• Doing something similar ... - Cynde 10:06 Jul 14 (0)

Need info on Laura Berquist's "English Grammar" course/syllabus which uses Warriner's Third Course text (m)... - Anna 6:58 Jul 14 (2)

• Re: Need info on Laura Berquist's "English Grammar" course/syllabus which uses Warriner's Third Course text (m)... - Virginia 12:32 Jul 15 (1)
  • Thank you, Virginia. nt - Anna 13:21 Jul 15 (0)

Aren't there any samples of the Great Source American Government book? - Osmosis Mom 5:53 Jul 14 (0)

Would I be making a mistake in preparing for HS Science if I opted not to follow the Apologia books..... - Christy in CO 5:30 Jul 14 (4)

• My 2 cents... - Brenda in MA 6:57 Jul 14 (3)
  • Brenda, IYHO, are the Apologia books sufficient for a science major in these areas (I ask because I've heard a lot about HOLT science too)? nt - Christy in CO 10:16 Jul 14 (2)
    • Re: Brenda, IYHO, are the Apologia books sufficient for a science major in these areas (I ask because I've heard a lot about HOLT science too)? nt - Brenda in MA 15:37 Jul 14 (1)
      • Thanks, Brenda. nt - Christy in CO 20:28 Jul 14 (0)

Is it possible to purchase BJUP items used with HomeSat?... - karenciavo 5:30 Jul 14 (3)

• If they're trying to sell videos/DVDs recorded from HomeSat, - Cindyg 19:49 Jul 15 (0)
• Re: Is it possible to purchase BJUP items used with HomeSat?... - Cindy 5:36 Jul 14 (1)
  • Thank you :-) nt - karenciavo 5:58 Jul 14 (0)

Are credits counted by how many hours or completion of a class. We need 1 technology credit so if he took a 6 week class would this be enough? nt - lynn 5:05 Jul 14 (2)

• Completion of objectives regardless of hours. - Lh 14:11 Jul 14 (0)
• Here it is by hours completed. I believe 120 (or 150) hours=1 credit - momof7 6:02 Jul 14 (0)

would having ds do couch to 5K and run a 5K with him be enough for the 1/2 credit of PE? nt - lynn 5:02 Jul 14 (4)

• logging hours... (more inside).... - Pam L 11:16 Jul 14 (0)
• I would count the running as a Track PE course and record hours to determine how much of a credit could be given. HTH's.nm - Janet 6:22 Jul 14 (0)
• What do you do for that credit? he's not into sports we thought Karate or perhaps fencing (there's a class near us). nt - lynn 5:03 Jul 14 (1)
  • We log hours... - Deb in PA 8:35 Jul 14 (0)

Tina and Lesley: Thank you for your replies to my "teaching rhetoric" question!! (nt) - Liz CA 23:58 Jul 13 (0)

What's the difference between a phrase and clause? - Catherine in WI 22:51 Jul 13 (4)

• My quick mnemonic device for *C*lause and *P*hrase: C=complete; P=part (nt) - Brigid in NC 7:04 Jul 15 (0)
• Here are some examples. I think I got them right (?). It's late - I'm probably confusing you... - ValinBC 1:02 Jul 15 (0)
• Not sure about santa's elves, but think "prepositional phrase".... - Rhondabee 6:09 Jul 14 (0)
• Clause is sentence - lisawj 3:13 Jul 14 (0)

Have any of you used World History for Dummies (or other books of it's ilk)... - Julie in CA 21:00 Jul 13 (7)

• We used **The Complete Idiot's Guide to 20th Century History** (more) - Brigid in NC 7:09 Jul 15 (0)
• What about using The Student's Friend parts 1 & 2 (m) - LauraC 5:39 Jul 14 (1)
  • Thanks for posting about this! -Very useful, and I love "free". nt - Julie in CA 22:12 Jul 14 (0)
• While I haven't used them personally, I've send recommendations for world religion and geography books of that style here on the boards. We did use... - Kareni 21:34 Jul 13 (3)
  • Interesting... - Julie in CA 21:18 Jul 14 (2)
    • My dd found it readable (but not terribly exciting!); the other materials added a lot more interest and depth. ... - Kareni 22:20 Jul 14 (1)
      • If you don't mind my asking, at what grade level did you do this? nt - Julie in CA 6:59 Jul 15 (0)

Could I get a basic ACT tutorial? Some quick Q's: - Laurie4b 18:43 Jul 13 (1)

• Re: Could I get a basic ACT tutorial? Some quick Q's: - Kathleen 21:05 Jul 13 (0)

Has anyone here ever tried Help for High School from BraveWriter? - ValinBC 18:25 Jul 13 (0)

Please name some non-textbookish sources for high school geo credit-options - Osmosis Mom 17:06 Jul 13 (2)

• A geographer on the curr board recommended the National Geographic site... - Nan in Mass 17:31 Jul 13 (0)
• Have you looked at Trail Guide World Geography? nt - L.Hooks 17:13 Jul 13 (0)

encouraging article on homeschoolers in The Harvard Crimson - Gwen in VA 16:35 Jul 13 (1)

• Thanks for sharing this! nt - Brigid in NC 11:52 Jul 15 (0)

Does anyone know of a website that has lesson plans or support materials for Write Source? - Jera 15:32 Jul 13 (0)

Real Science 4 Kids link, please? nt - Anna 14:29 Jul 13 (2)

• http://gravitaspublications.com/ nt - Jeannette 15:16 Jul 13 (1)
  • Thank you, Jeannette. nt - Anna 16:17 Jul 13 (0)

Hewitt Lightining Literature and Composition credit question. - Yolanda 14:11 Jul 13 (2)

• I have the honors syllabus. They give one credit for "English" if you add vocabulary and a composition handbook (Great Source) to the reading & writing assignments; for honors you need to add a paper, too. - Laurel in CA 15:00 Jul 13 (1)
  • And be aware that each LL high school pack is *one* semester long, so you need *2* LL packs for *one* English credit. : ) (nt) - Lori D. 17:07 Jul 13 (0)

I need help with an "educational hole" for my son in geography. - JUlia 13:04 Jul 13 (9)

• We used ABeka's 9th grade geography. - Jean in Wisc 3:44 Jul 14 (2)
  • Yes, we will use this too... - MIchelle in GA 14:41 Jul 14 (0)
  • I agree with Jean. My ds enjoyed ABeka's geography, too. nt - ChristyB in AL 7:24 Jul 14 (0)
• You do not want Mapping the World by Heart. Runkle is good. - leslie in tx 20:14 Jul 13 (2)
  • Im curious, will you tell me more about why no Mapping the World by Heart? Ive been looking, too. nt - Ailaena 21:38 Jul 13 (1)
    • MTWBH is an outline of the author's ideas for teaching geography (m) - leslie in tx 8:48 Jul 14 (0)
• We used Runkles as a Physical Geog course for my 10th grade son. - Chris in VA 14:54 Jul 13 (0)
• physical science has some overlap with Runkle's - Baker 13:50 Jul 13 (1)
  • We're doing the Runkle's text without the workbook and - Karin 14:53 Jul 13 (0)

I need help with an "educational hole" for my son in geography. - JUlia 13:04 Jul 13 (0)

Could someone please compare Teaching Textbooks/TT & Math-U-See/MUS *Precalculus* courses. I'd really like to know more about the... - ereks mom 11:38 Jul 13 (6)

• TT Precalc isn't published yet, is it? (nt) - MaryM 12:55 Jul 13 (4)
  • They have samples on their website, but it won't be available for purchase until Sept. nt - Katia 12:58 Jul 13 (3)
    • I guess I could just print out the TOCs & compare. Can anyone tell me how *other* TT & MUS courses compare as far as depth? nt - ereks mom 14:37 Jul 13 (2)
      • Be careful when you compare TOC... - Jann in TX 18:23 Jul 14 (1)
        • Thanks, Jann! I'm trying to weigh all the options. : ) nt. - ereks mom 18:57 Jul 14 (0)
• And another question... how do TT & MUS approach the use of graphing calulators? nt - ereks mom 12:08 Jul 13 (0)

I found a great source for free audio discussions......mainly from a Catholic perspective - momof7 8:47 Jul 13 (1)

• Thanks for posting this! nt - Cynde 9:00 Jul 13 (0)

Jacobs Geometry- How much did you have dc do in each lesson from Sets I, II & III? And is it a 1-yr course? (m)... - Anna 8:45 Jul 13 (10)

• I have Mr. Jacobs' recommendations for 3rd edition - Laura in SC 14:59 Jul 14 (3)
  • I ave this edition and would be interested in seeing the schedual. Thanks ! - KidsHappen 8:31 Jul 15 (2)
    • I'm interested too! - EKS 17:51 Jul 15 (0)
    • sent via email - Laura in SC 13:22 Jul 15 (0)
• Thanks for your comments- Mary, Ruth & Alicia. nt - Anna 16:16 Jul 13 (0)
• Be careful with the odd sets only option because (m) - MaryM 11:45 Jul 13 (0)
• Our plan evolved through the year - Ruth in Canada 9:02 Jul 13 (3)
  • Our plan was much like Ruth's,but we did all problems in all sets. m - Alicia 14:19 Jul 13 (2)
    • BTW--yes, it is a 1 year course--we did a lesson a day, then the review, then test. Set III is NOT extra credit for the Geometry course--in Jacob's Algebra course the last set was an extra credit problem, but this is set up differently. nt - Alicia 14:23 Jul 13 (1)
      • Is there a version difference? - Ruth in Canada 8:11 Jul 14 (0)

Dave Ramsey's "Financial Peace For the Next Generation": Credit?? - Wendy 8:35 Jul 13 (1)

• I'm calling it personal finance and giving .5 credit. We will do it with others and add suggested activities. nt - Happy 10:10 Jul 13 (0)

Can someone compare Chalkdust Algebra to TT Algebra? - kel 8:32 Jul 13 (9)

• My dds love TT; CD not so much. However, when oldest dd finished TT Alg1 and 2, she could only test out of CD Alg2 through the first few chapters. The rest was new to her. IOE, TT doesn't go as deep or broad but does an excellent job of presenting what it does teach. HTH's.nm - Janet 6:20 Jul 14 (0)
• I just got done comparing these two for Pre-Algebra and didn't choose either! more.. - Christy in CO 5:41 Jul 14 (1)
  • Thanks so much everyone!! - kel 15:07 Jul 14 (0)
• Chalkdust Algebra textbook info... - MIch elle 15:56 Jul 13 (1)
  • link didn' t work.. - MIch elle 15:57 Jul 13 (0)
• Chalk dust has a 30 day money back guarentee if you treat the materials with care (do read details before buying)..... - Kathy in MD 10:46 Jul 13 (0)
• Re: Can someone compare Chalkdust Algebra to TT Algebra? - TerriW 9:42 Jul 13 (2)
  • I dont know but I just ordered CD basic Math over TT Pre Alg - Mama Owl 10:33 Jul 14 (0)
  • Boy, sorry to hijack but I'd like any info on these as well... - Anita in Ohio 9:56 Jul 13 (0)

The Common Application now has a homeschool supplement -- - Gwen in VA 8:29 Jul 13 (3)

• re point #3 - Ruth in Ottawa 9:51 Jul 13 (1)
  • Good point plus - Karin 15:01 Jul 13 (0)
• I'm curious too .... - Cynde 9:35 Jul 13 (0)

Just making sure. Lial's Intermediate Algebra is definitely and Algebra II text, right? Does it cover all the material that the Foerster Algebra II does (with the exception of the Trig)? TIA . nt - Alicia 7:21 Jul 13 (1)

• Lial's Intermediate is Algebra II. I've never seen Foerster so I can't compare. nt - Anna 8:13 Jul 13 (0)

Writing syllabi - what are the basics you need to include? - mooooom 6:45 Jul 13 (6)

• Not one college asked for my course descriptions. - Jan P. 14:55 Jul 16 (0)
• Course descriptions - Sandra in NC 7:00 Jul 13 (0)
• I don't think you want syllabi (yes, more elaborate). I think you want course descriptions. - Janet in WA 6:52 Jul 13 (3)
  • But didn't some people on this board say that colleges had asked for syllabi? nt - mooooom 9:06 Jul 13 (2)
    • They might have said that. But they probably meant course descriptions. I'd be very surprised if colleges wanted actual syllabi for your courses. nm - Janet in WA 20:38 Jul 13 (0)
    • Yikes! I hope not! - Nan in Mass 16:42 Jul 13 (0)

A Brief History of the World - The Teaching Company - Janice in NJ 6:33 Jul 13 (1)

• Thanks for the info. I've been dithering..... - Kathy in MD 10:55 Jul 13 (0)

Are there any only high school transcript forms online? nt - lynn 5:37 Jul 13 (5)

• One more thought-here is a program you can use to create a transcript.... - Deb in PA 8:24 Jul 14 (0)
• Last one... - Deb in PA 8:21 Jul 14 (0)
• And another link... - Deb in PA 8:19 Jul 14 (0)
• Here's one (link only)... - Deb in PA 8:17 Jul 14 (0)
• I found this link helpful -- - Kris 11:12 Jul 13 (0)

Is anyone here planning to use Buen viaje for Spanish 1 next year? (m) - Ria 5:30 Jul 13 (8)

• How much are you asking for it?...nt - KC 8:42 Jul 13 (7)
  • Re: How much are you asking for it?...nt - Ria 9:06 Jul 13 (6)
    • Can I buy the textbook separately? - KC 10:38 Jul 13 (5)
      • Yes (m) - Ria 11:51 Jul 13 (2)
        • I'd love to get the CDrom, Ria - Osmosis Mom 20:14 Jul 13 (1)
          • You have mail. nt - Ria 2:40 Jul 14 (0)
      • Are there sample pages online?...thanks..nt - KC 11:27 Jul 13 (1)
        • Not that I'm aware of. It's a standard public school textbook. nt - Ria 11:52 Jul 13 (0)

New common application homeschool supplement - CindyB/STL 22:36 Jul 12 (6)

• Is this the new online application that you can use to apply to several colleges at once? Has anyone used this? nt - Holly S/NC 6:41 Jul 13 (0)
• I don't see anything about middle school classes, is there an article that goes with the document? nt - Melissa B 6:21 Jul 13 (2)
  • It requires exact dates when classes are taken - CindyB/STL 6:54 Jul 13 (1)
    • What about those classes that take 4 years to complete because they were done a little at a time, not all at once?... - Nan in Mass 16:48 Jul 13 (0)
• Thanks....I set it as a link...I like live links.:) - Yolanda 3:24 Jul 13 (1)
  • Waaaa, it did not take it....well....it is worth the time to look at it. - Yolanda 3:25 Jul 13 (0)

Writing Program 8th and up.... - Susan 18:55 Jul 12 (12)

• Thanks to all ! - Susan 14:10 Jul 13 (0)
• Re: Writing Program 8th and up.... - Deb in PA 6:11 Jul 13 (3)
  • Hijacking here, but what did you think of AG's Teaching the Essay?? tia nt - Chris in CA 7:48 Jul 13 (2)
    • I thought it was helpful... - Deb in PA 11:34 Jul 13 (1)
      • Thanks so much, very helpful nt - Chris in CA 23:10 Jul 13 (0)
• Jump In (Apologia) m... - Barbra 5:57 Jul 13 (1)
  • Where can you see more about this program? nt - Christy in CO 5:43 Jul 14 (0)
• Chris, what is PTIW? more - Susan 5:35 Jul 13 (3)
  • Oops, sorry, yes Put That in Writing you can see it - Chris in CA 7:47 Jul 13 (1)
    • We really like PTIW...more - Dee 15:35 Jul 15 (0)
  • Put That in Writing nt - Osmosis Mom 5:59 Jul 13 (0)
• Haven't used it yet, but am planning on PTIW 1 & 2 nt - Chris in CA 20:17 Jul 12 (0)

Spielvogals Western Civ. Instructors Manual online.....anyone ever had trouble getting an access code when you did NOT buy the book through them? - happymainemom 17:36 Jul 12 (0)

Two Co-op Questions ---- One about Spanish; the other is more general. - Lisa TX 16:49 Jul 12 (2)

• Not sure what you mean - Laurie4b 18:58 Jul 12 (1)
  • Two different things - Lisa TX 19:38 Jul 12 (0)

Would a student take AP Physics "B" and then take the next level or do them both and only test once? (m) - MaryM 15:54 Jul 12 (5)

• So Mary, what was the answer?... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 7:05 Jul 13 (3)
  • Re: So Mary, what was the answer?... - MaryM 8:11 Jul 13 (2)
    • It's the goal to take both C courses... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 10:45 Jul 13 (1)
      • Lynne, may I ask how you are handling the lab component? (m) - MaryM 13:52 Jul 13 (0)
• Okay, found my answer at EPGY. Sorry for the distraction...nt - MaryM 16:53 Jul 12 (0)

Well, oldest dd has completed orientation and is registered for college!! UNbelievable!! nt - StaceyinLA 14:34 Jul 12 (6)

• My dd # 2 is all registered too....waaaahhhh ...where does the time go?? (nt) - Mommyfaithe 17:24 Jul 13 (0)
• My dd registered for her classes--including one 200 level honors history class her advisor suggested she take. Yikes! =:-/ - Jean in Wisc. 5:37 Jul 13 (3)
  • Mine did pre-registration by mail and was notified of her schedule last week. - Jenny in Florida 7:43 Jul 13 (2)
    • Don't you dare! - LoriM 8:19 Jul 13 (1)
      • Okay! Okay! I'll hang around if you promise not to hurt me! [Insert grin.] -- nt - Jenny in Florida 10:10 Jul 13 (0)
• Isn't it strange? How did we get old enough for that? (c: (nt) - LoriM 15:49 Jul 12 (0)

Best ACT prep resources for an average student? nt - Claire 14:24 Jul 12 (3)

• Re: ACT prep resources ........(m) - Lesley 20:38 Jul 12 (2)
  • I bought the ACT book from the ACT site June 24th and still don't have the book. They can't find my shipment Grrrr, BUT.... - Quiver0f10 6:56 Jul 13 (0)
  • "Cracking the ACT" test prep book. A new one comes out each year. (nt) - Kimm in WA 21:23 Jul 12 (0)

Self-Education continued ... - Luanne N. 13:57 Jul 12 (4)

• For adult self-education I'd begin with Peter Kreeft's "Socratic Logic." (nt) - Tina in Ouray 14:14 Jul 13 (1)
  • I second this! I am enjoying this book!!! nt - Leah 20:54 Jul 13 (0)
• I like Henle for Latin. nt - Laura in CT 4:48 Jul 13 (0)
• This is in regard to Latin and Logic .... nm - Luanne N. 22:40 Jul 12 (0)

LoriM, don't forget about me re: MUS Trig TOC. LOL! Thanks! nt - ereks mom 13:48 Jul 12 (2)

• Sorry...life is happening around here. I'm back at work for the evening... - LoriM 14:04 Jul 12 (1)
  • NO problem! I just wondered if you forgot. ; ) nt - ereks mom 14:11 Jul 12 (0)

I would like my 9th grade son to have one more year of grammar. What program would you recommend? tia nt - lynn 13:41 Jul 12 (5)

• Bob Jones 9th grade book is one semester of grammer.... - Lise Dews 7:43 Jul 13 (0)
• Jensen's Grammar and Jensen's Punctuation books are great wrap-ups--dd felt they helped prepare her for ACT. nt - Alicia 7:10 Jul 13 (0)
• ABeka's 10th grade book. nt - Cindy in WA 6:46 Jul 13 (1)
  • I would second Abeka. Covers it all and it is very flexible.nm - MelodyInTx 20:17 Jul 14 (0)
• Re: I would like my 9th grade son to have one more year of grammar. What program would you recommend? tia nt - Jackie H. 16:28 Jul 12 (0)

I'm looking for a resource to help my dd with math word problems like she'll have on SAT. Any suggestions? Thanks! nt. - Kathy in NC 13:04 Jul 12 (5)

• Thanks! I'll check these out. nt. - Kathy in NC 6:00 Jul 13 (0)
• The Official SAT study guide published by the college board........(m) - Lesley 20:31 Jul 12 (0)
• Chalkdust SAT Math Review - Schmittgirlz 17:02 Jul 12 (1)
  • I second this recommendation......it's specifically geared toward SAT math...(nt) - Lesley 19:49 Jul 12 (0)
• We liked Rocket Review. nt - Chris in VA 13:26 Jul 12 (0)

Veritas Omnibus - Do you need the CD? - Deb 12:41 Jul 12 (1)

• The CD contains suggested answers to all the questions.. - Moira in MA 12:47 Jul 12 (0)

Keystone National High School: a few questions.... - Janet in MA 12:09 Jul 12 (6)

• If you chose the online option, all the learning materials are online except the textbook (m) - Ria 12:41 Jul 12 (5)
  • I am assuming the essays and written work gets corrected - Osmosis Mom 14:55 Jul 12 (2)
    • Yes (m) - Ria 17:45 Jul 12 (1)
      • The English Honors course is only available online. (m) - Holly S/NC 6:34 Jul 13 (0)
  • Thanks Ria, do you have an opinion as to which science course would be better (earth or physical science)? nt - Janet in MA 12:54 Jul 12 (1)
    • No, my kids haven't take either of those, sorry! nt - Ria 13:49 Jul 12 (0)

What do you do and/or use to teach rhetoric? (m) - Liz CA 11:45 Jul 12 (2)

• We will be using Martin Cothran's Classical Rhetoric with Aristotle (Memoria Press) this fall.....(m) - Lesley 20:21 Jul 12 (0)
• Re: What do you do and/or use to teach rhetoric? (m) - Tina in Ouray 14:55 Jul 12 (0)

I know it's early (gr 8) but I want to start researching colleges in the States and Canada(m) - Karin 11:11 Jul 12 (0)

TOG users, do you use the writing component? If so, was it also revamped - Chris in CA 9:01 Jul 12 (1)

• Yes, I use TOG writing. We're using classic. Check out Writing Aids for info. nt - momee 9:07 Jul 16 (0)

What is a good way for a non-science minded, learning-challenged high schooler to learn chemistry at home?... - Anna 7:42 Jul 12 (17)

• A couple of options. - KidsHappen 16:37 Jul 13 (0)
• I would lay a foundation with Real Science 4 Kids chemistry. - Carol in Cal. 11:38 Jul 13 (2)
  • Can you post a link for the author of Real Science 4 Kids Chemistry? nt - Anna 12:30 Jul 13 (1)
    • It's from Gravitas, and the author is Dr. Keller. - Carol in Cal. 15:35 Jul 13 (0)
• We used a combination - Julie in MN 14:01 Jul 12 (0)
• take a look at Top Shelf science... - Betty 10:46 Jul 12 (3)
  • Walch also has a course called Contemporary Chemistry: A Practical Approach that sounds like it might fit. Has anyone used it or Top Shelf? (nm) - Deb in PA 12:25 Jul 12 (0)
  • Betty.... - Anna 11:31 Jul 12 (1)
    • They have chemistry... - Betty 12:23 Jul 12 (0)
• My non-science oriented, learning challenged dd could not do Apologia Chemistry. - Carrie in NC 8:36 Jul 12 (2)
  • That's an interesting idea. Which earth science course would you recommend, Carrie? nt - Anna 9:06 Jul 12 (1)
    • I'm not much help. My dd used a Glencoe book at our tutorial... - Carrie in NC 18:36 Jul 12 (0)
• Apologia. nt - Ria 8:09 Jul 12 (4)
  • I strongly doubt a learning-challenged student could use Apologia. It is not an easy course... nt - StaceyinLA 14:37 Jul 12 (1)
    • I have to agree. nm - Janet in WA 19:43 Jul 12 (0)
  • And if you used labs, where did you buy them? Thanks, Ria. nt - Anna 8:33 Jul 12 (1)
    • There are experiments in the text. nt - Ria 10:27 Jul 12 (0)

Has anyone written a Course Description for Henle I and/or Traditional Logic? - Schmittgirlz 6:25 Jul 12 (8)

• Yes. Here is a course description for Traditional Logic that I used. (m) - Tina in Ouray 13:04 Jul 12 (1)
  • Tina, thank you for sharing! nt - Schmittgirlz 17:00 Jul 12 (0)
• I'd write course descriptions because sometimes they are needed - CindyB/STL 7:07 Jul 12 (4)
  • I have adapted ours based on the VP guide with the exception of Henle and TL... - schmittgirlz 13:03 Jul 12 (0)
  • Cindy, can you tell us some of the colleges that you are aware of that have asked for course descriptions? (m) - Jan in MO 10:07 Jul 12 (2)
    • Not Cindy, but all of the ones my dd applied to did (m) - Gwen in VA 10:33 Jul 12 (1)
      • Thanks, Gwen! (nt) - Jan in MO 10:37 Jul 12 (0)
• None of our colleges asked for course descriptions so we didn't bother writing them. I would only do it if needed. nt - Anna 6:54 Jul 12 (0)

How much high-school Latin do people do? - St. Claire 5:55 Jul 12 (13)

• 2 years of Latin, then onto a modern language of their choice. nt - FloridaLisa 10:59 Jul 12 (0)
• My soon to be 11th grader ... - Kareni 9:11 Jul 12 (0)
• After 4 years pre-high school, we can only "get" two more in Latin but are doing 4 in German. Latin is far from a favorite subject around here now.nt - MaryM 9:07 Jul 12 (0)
• Well, I wanted ds to do two years, but we may need to settle for one. He will have 4 years of Spanish as well. nt - Laurie4b 8:52 Jul 12 (0)
• Re: How much high-school Latin do people do? - Kathleen 8:11 Jul 12 (1)
  • Wow! That's awesome! (nt) - St. Claire 13:59 Jul 12 (0)
• I want mine to have two years of Latin and at least two years of a modern foreign language of their choice. - Jenny in Florida 7:41 Jul 12 (0)
• We bombed Latin, only taking it for one semester. Dd, however, - Chris in VA 6:34 Jul 12 (0)
• I require 3 years of foreign language--1 must be Latin. The other two can be Latin or one other language--their choice. nt - Jean in Wisc 6:14 Jul 12 (4)
  • This is my policy as well . nt - Holly S/NC 10:30 Jul 12 (0)
  • This is similar to our plan... - Deb in PA 10:25 Jul 12 (0)
  • I like this plan! I might just want to use it with dd7th! For ds12th, I required 2 years of Latin, so it's too late to change course for him. nt - ereks mom 6:21 Jul 12 (1)
    • But after he completed his two years of Latin, he opted to do a year of Greek also! nt - ereks mom 14:43 Jul 12 (0)

We are doing SL Core 100 in the fall. Do I need the markable maps or.... - Busy Bee 4:58 Jul 12 (3)

• Thanks!..nt - Busy Bee 20:46 Jul 13 (0)
• I'm using Uncle Josh's Maps with SL100. - JanOH 5:12 Jul 12 (1)
  • We used this too. - Brenda in MA 13:06 Jul 12 (0)

Our 8th grade schedule comments appreciated - Karen in Maryland 4:44 Jul 12 (11)

• Will you be doing the human biology section in science? If not, you'll need to add in health for state req'ts. nt - Kathy in MD 16:32 Jul 12 (0)
• Does he need to do spelling? I'd consider dropping that and handwriting to fit in the critical thinking. nt - Ria 8:13 Jul 12 (0)
• Not using separate handwriting for my son-- - Linda in NM 6:21 Jul 12 (1)
  • We used to do dictation with Sonlight - Karen in Maryland 6:43 Jul 12 (0)
• One important element in middle/high school is developing independent study skills... (m) - Debbie in Ohio 5:46 Jul 12 (2)
  • Yes I have been thinking about that too(more) - Karen in Maryland 6:11 Jul 12 (1)
    • That's why we chose HistoryMakers from Trisms... - Linda in NM 6:20 Jul 12 (0)
• Is your independent reading your literature study? - Jean in Wisc. 5:06 Jul 12 (3)
  • Seconding Jean's question about literature study -- - Maura in NY 10:37 Jul 12 (1)
    • Using Sonlight and Veritas for literature study - Karen in Maryland 11:31 Jul 12 (0)
  • He has done Typing Instruction for a few years(more) - Karen in Maryland 6:03 Jul 12 (0)

Cross-post to all boards------Please comment on (+) or (-) to "Geography Matters" materials, particularly the ones listed inside. Thanks! - Janie 4:41 Jul 12 (0)

Current events....Need some suggestions...m - Busy Bee 4:35 Jul 12 (6)

• Thanks everyone!.....nt - Busy Bee 20:46 Jul 13 (0)
• I personally would read certain articles with her. There is some disgusting news on Fox news online - Dawn K 21:09 Jul 12 (0)
• I'm a public radio junkie, and my kids have picked up the habit. - Jenny in Florida 7:47 Jul 12 (1)
  • my son has pretty much grown up with NPR. very well versed in current events. nt - Deidre in GA 11:37 Jul 12 (0)
• World magazine has a choice for older kids - Christian in content. nt - momee 4:40 Jul 12 (0)
• Our kids read the news on CNN.com and Fox daily. nt - Ria 4:39 Jul 12 (0)

High school credit possible for classes taken early? - Diana 22:46 Jul 11 (14)

• Thank you all for your help! - Diana 21:18 Jul 12 (0)
• This is what I'd do - Dawn K 20:59 Jul 12 (1)
  • I forgot to say -- you don't have to transcript anything prior to high school, so - Dawn K 21:02 Jul 12 (0)
• It may depend... - Susan in TN 12:36 Jul 12 (0)
• I don't think it matters one way or the other how you list them on the transcipt; however, most colleges want math credits taken every year through high school - Laurie4b 8:47 Jul 12 (0)
• Janet in WA says that... - Ellie 7:42 Jul 12 (0)
• Math and Foreign Language are not a problem to count. (m) - Linda in VA 6:29 Jul 12 (0)
• I'd say your real challenge is supplying 4 years of high school math not the transcript issue - CindyB/STL 6:19 Jul 12 (0)
• You can count them for high sch - Lh 6:18 Jul 12 (0)
• It depends... - Carrie in NC 5:10 Jul 12 (1)
  • If the college requires the courses in 9th-10th then I would - Lh 6:24 Jul 12 (0)
• I'll have a couple of kids with this same senario, unless we decide to take a side trip this year. :o) (m) - FloridaLisa 5:07 Jul 12 (0)
• In our cyber charter school (public school) kids can count one high school credit for each of 7th and 8th grade. nt - Ria 4:37 Jul 12 (0)
• I'm in a similar situation, so I sympathize! Do you plan on her taking 4 years of math in high school? - Anne/PA 4:11 Jul 12 (0)

Science question - what next? - NancyR 20:48 Jul 11 (1)

• May depend on the math courses she's had. - Chris in VA 5:12 Jul 12 (0)

Jean in Wisc...about Boorstin's Teacher's Edition... - LunaLee 19:37 Jul 11 (7)

• Do you have a link to the teacher's edition? Thanks! nt - Melissa B 9:03 Jul 12 (1)
  • Link inside - LunaLee 9:51 Jul 12 (0)
• Boorstin's Teacher's Edition... - Jean in Wisc 6:02 Jul 12 (4)
  • Whoa! I wasn't done... - Jean in Wisc. 6:12 Jul 12 (3)
    • Thanks Jean. One more question if you don't mind... - LunaLee 9:56 Jul 12 (2)
      • We do 5 each week--I do have a 2nd schedule worked out for this - Jean in Wisc 11:05 Jul 12 (1)
        • Thanks Jean! nt. - LunaLee 17:59 Jul 12 (0)

If you chose a science program like Holt or Prentice Hall - what have you done for labs & equipment? nt - Christy in CO 14:07 Jul 11 (2)

• We also used Holt Visualizing Life .What we did.. - PamDinTn 20:01 Jul 11 (0)
• We used Holt's Visualizing Life, and I pulled together our own labs. - Jenny in Florida 19:11 Jul 11 (0)

More self education questions ... - Luanne N. 13:49 Jul 11 (2)

• My sister suddenly had to teach history and science... - Nan in Mass 13:04 Jul 12 (0)
• Do you have a copy of TWTM? - Janice in NJ 14:00 Jul 11 (0)

Is it too early to start checking out college requirements when your dc is in Gr. 8? nt - Karin 12:24 Jul 11 (2)

• No, but I would just watch out for any changes that may occur in the next 3, 4 years. NT :-) - Lh 13:30 Jul 11 (1)
  • Thanks. nt - Karin 11:08 Jul 12 (0)

Apologia Biology advice - Stacie 12:02 Jul 11 (2)

• Re: Apologia Biology advice - Lesley 21:15 Jul 11 (1)
  • I somewhat agree with this - m - StaceyinLA 14:42 Jul 12 (0)

Anyone else not do grades for High School? - Melissa in New York 11:15 Jul 11 (13)

• Transcripts and portfolios - Melissa in New York 6:21 Jul 12 (1)
  • Duh! I meant to add that - Melissa in New York 7:24 Jul 12 (0)
• All the college applications I've seen want a GPA....(m) - Lesley 21:35 Jul 11 (1)
  • just a personal note.....(m) - Lesley 21:47 Jul 11 (0)
• Marcia Somerville (TOG) says a pass/fail transcript works just as well. nt - karenciavo 16:13 Jul 11 (0)
• Why is grading considered arbitrary? We have definite criteria - Chris in VA 15:47 Jul 11 (4)
  • Since I don't want to take the focus away from my original post, I'll try to be brief. :) - Melissa in New York 6:14 Jul 12 (0)
  • Admissions rep for UNC Charlotte said - Sandra in NC 5:18 Jul 12 (0)
  • Who has this criteria ? - Lh 20:27 Jul 11 (1)
    • Or rather you do, we do, but who doesn't ? - Lh 20:28 Jul 11 (0)
• It wasn't so obvious to me that you would need course descriptions. Don't most just do - Lh 13:32 Jul 11 (1)
  • Yes, but.... - Gwen in VA 16:58 Jul 11 (0)
• What you should do is look at the college websites that your child might consider (M) - Ria 11:31 Jul 11 (0)

Looking through Lial Intro book...tyring not to freak out... - Connie(Tx) 10:24 Jul 11 (8)

• I do it everyday with my ds. :-) - Jean in Wisc 11:17 Jul 11 (0)
• We loved Lial's BCM but hated Intro Algebra... - OC MOM 11:05 Jul 11 (6)
  • I'm convinced the Lial's and Jacob's reaches 2 different kinds of brains! It is good they are both available. nt - Jean in Wisc 11:19 Jul 11 (5)
    • OK, now this is an intriguing thought---would you say Lial's is more for "left" brained people and Jacobs is more for "right" brained? (m) - Michelle in MO 13:03 Jul 11 (3)
      • I'll add my two cents (anecdotal)... - Deb in PA 5:55 Jul 12 (0)
      • I think of myself as more left-brained, and found the organization/sequence of Jacobs made more sense to me. But I know many on this board swear by Lial's - and I will still use BCM for my next child. nt - OC Mom 22:53 Jul 11 (0)
      • Well, my right brained dd - Karin 15:12 Jul 11 (0)
    • Exactly what I think about the 2. nt - Karin 12:10 Jul 11 (0)

Abeka for Algebra - Tracie 10:14 Jul 11 (3)

• Run away--far away! - Jann in TX 19:15 Jul 11 (1)
  • Thank you so much - Tracie 13:06 Jul 12 (0)
• the reviews for this program on this board....(m) - Hoggirl 13:59 Jul 11 (0)

Any must-have helps or spines for studying "Great Books" during Greek period? TIA - Janet 10:06 Jul 11 (2)

• Edith Hamilton's "The Greek Way" and Elizabeth Vandiver's TC courses. (nt) - Tina in Ouray 13:24 Jul 12 (0)
• Teaching Company Courses are Great! - Janice in NJ 13:52 Jul 11 (0)

ALEKS Mastery equivalents...Have any of you had a child finish a particular course in ALEKS and then tested them with tests from a different curriculum? Results? TIA - Janet 9:58 Jul 11 (2)

• Also not exactly what you're looking for, but dd is taking geometry right now... - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 6:55 Jul 14 (0)
• Not really what you asked--but since no one has answered - CindyB/STL 5:34 Jul 12 (0)

My son has been planning an engineering, but he loves physics. What career choices are there for him with a degree in physics? nt - Quiver0f10 9:35 Jul 11 (18)

• Has he looked into Medical Physics? - Catherine in WI 16:42 Jul 15 (0)
• FYI: Monster.com has a "Major to Career" converter. Link only. . . - K-FL 6:42 Jul 12 (2)
  • Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 18:17 Jul 12 (0)
  • Just note that some of the careers they listed for some majors are not attainable without *additional* training/education, ... - LauraQ 7:39 Jul 12 (0)
• Thanks everyone. I think we will set up an appointment with the local university's engineering and physics advisors - Quiver0f10 16:34 Jul 11 (0)
• I've posted this here before, a while ago. Dh has physics degrees. sm - percytruffle 14:49 Jul 11 (0)
• My nephew plans on going to Greenville College.. - Teresa in MO 13:12 Jul 11 (0)
• My brother has a Ph. D. in Physics (m) - Karin 12:19 Jul 11 (1)
  • I do think getting scholarships (full) to sciences is pretty common at grad etc. levels - Osmosis Mom 14:25 Jul 11 (0)
• I loved high school physics, - Ruth in Ottawa 10:24 Jul 11 (0)
• Teaching and research, but jobs in research are not that lucrative (generally) - Osmosis Mom 9:54 Jul 11 (6)
  • Ah yes, the myth of the wealthy MBA....... - Kathy in MD 15:06 Jul 11 (5)
    • All MBA's are not equal..... - Bev in B'ville 4:36 Jul 12 (4)
      • I've worked with some new Harvard MBA's and they weren't making that sort of salary.... - Kathy in MD 5:56 Jul 12 (3)
        • Actually, personally I only know 1, but - Bev in B'ville 6:56 Jul 12 (2)
          • I somehow knew your dh would be in that type of position! Yes, consulting was one of the fields I was thinking of for top $..... - Kathy in MD 8:01 Jul 12 (1)
            • My dh still works for a consulting firm.... - Bev in B'ville 8:53 Jul 12 (0)
• Has he visited the career center at the local community college and/or Univ ? - Lh 9:38 Jul 11 (0)

What's the best way to transition from elem school work to high school work (and grading) - Katrina 9:15 Jul 11 (4)

• I would shift gradually from doing crafts and projects to doing more papers - Chris in VA 5:22 Jul 12 (0)
• I have a 7th & 10th grader... - BarbLA 11:13 Jul 11 (1)
  • Thanks you guy! (more replies or ideas welcome) - Katrina 12:08 Jul 11 (0)
• Gradually :-) - Lh 9:37 Jul 11 (0)

I posted a fun and easy art lesson on my blog today for those looking for something artsy to do this summer. - percytruffle 8:52 Jul 11 (2)

• Don't usually post, just read, BUT your artlink was great. Thanks. nt - Loretta 11:33 Jul 11 (1)
  • You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. nt - percytruffle 14:42 Jul 11 (0)

If I am going to use BJU for high school science, which ones do I use? (m) - angela in ohio 8:30 Jul 11 (8)

• Apologia's General Science has a lot of topics in common with BJU's 6th. I would start with BJU next year in 7th, instead of waiting later. nt - Veronica 20:52 Jul 11 (0)
• Re: If I am going to use BJU for high school science, which ones do I use? (m) - Janice in NJ 12:03 Jul 11 (6)
  • Hijack! Sorry! - Hoggirl 14:03 Jul 11 (5)
    • Re: Hijack! Sorry! - Janice in NJ 7:48 Jul 14 (1)
      • thank you so much for answering this (m) - Hoggirl 8:18 Jul 14 (0)
    • I would like to know too Janice :-) and are you sticking with BJUP science for 9th? nt - karenciavo 16:15 Jul 11 (2)
      • Hi, Karen! - Janice in NJ 7:41 Jul 14 (1)
        • Thank you Janice :-) nt - karenciavo 8:39 Jul 14 (0)

OK---another math dilemma; this time trying to choose between Lial's Introductory Algebra & Chalkdust (m--somewhat long) - Michelle in MO 8:23 Jul 11 (17)

• We use Chalkdust ... - Susie-Knits 13:21 Jul 11 (13)
  • Susie -- another question - Brenda in MA 18:20 Jul 11 (3)
    • I hesitated to answer since we are just starting ... - Susie-Knits 19:27 Jul 11 (2)
      • Thanks... - Brenda in MA 13:13 Jul 12 (1)
        • Sounds like you have a plan!... - Susie-Knits 13:48 Jul 12 (0)
  • How much time does a lesson approx. take (DVD & lesson)? I'm so unsettled about math for ds14. nt - karenciavo 16:17 Jul 11 (7)
    • Which level are you considering? PreAlgebra? Algebra?,, - Susie-Knits 17:22 Jul 11 (6)
      • This is for Algebra I... - karenciavo 19:24 Jul 11 (5)
        • Re: This is for Algebra I... - Susie-Knits 19:45 Jul 11 (0)
        • My dd alternated watching the video one day and then doing problems the next - Christi/NC 19:45 Jul 11 (3)
          • I *love* that he emphasizes not skipping steps. nt - karenciavo 3:40 Jul 12 (2)
            • This is a plus here too. My son "skips" steps but it's nice to see him - Lh 6:37 Jul 12 (1)
              • That's a good way to look at it; buy on Ebay for $250, use with 2 children, sell on Ebay for $$$. nt - karenciavo 7:02 Jul 12 (0)
  • That's a good idea; I'll have her work a few problems with each program (m) - Michelle in MO 15:59 Jul 11 (0)
• Can't speak on Chalkdust, but can speak on Lial's and a couple of others - Karin 8:40 Jul 11 (2)
  • I think the Jacob's books look very good, but (m) - Michelle in MO 9:19 Jul 11 (1)
    • That makes sense. We don't - Karin 12:23 Jul 11 (0)

Intermediate Alg or Alg II? - Yolanda 1:52 Jul 11 (1)

• Lial's Algebra II book is titled Intermediate Algebra. FWIW. nt - Jean in Wisc 4:24 Jul 11 (0)

I listed my Streeter set on the swap board. (Algebra 2) - Lh 20:46 Jul 10 (0)

One more question on Apologia Science - how well did this prepare your child for ACT/SAT or a career in the science field? nt - Christy in CO 20:12 Jul 10 (14)

• Interpreting SAT subject test in science - CindyB/STL 6:59 Jul 11 (11)
  • From the material I've seen, it's high school level - Laurie4b 8:41 Jul 11 (10)
    • I've only seen the SATII physics test...it was tough! It covered a good bit more than my one semester college class (roughly equivalent to high school physics). nt. - Deb in PA 11:28 Jul 11 (3)
      • SAT II Physics - Sandra in NC 14:25 Jul 11 (2)
        • Re: SAT II Physics - Deb in PA 16:11 Jul 11 (1)
          • I don't think he ever wants to take Physics again! - Sandra in NC 5:51 Jul 12 (0)
    • There's a tough curve. Nt - B 9:51 Jul 11 (0)
    • Yes, but what is a good score. - CindyB/stl 9:26 Jul 11 (4)
      • What book did she use for Freshman Bio? nt - Brenda in MA 10:59 Jul 11 (1)
        • We used Holt Biology - CindyB/STL 11:37 Jul 11 (0)
      • From what I read... - Brenda in MA 10:58 Jul 11 (1)
        • I'm not sure that's all that bad-- - CindyB/STL 11:32 Jul 11 (0)
• There is a discussion on this towards the bottom of this board... - Brenda in MA 5:54 Jul 11 (1)
  • And many more discussions on the past 2 boards...Ctrl F to search. (nm) - Deb in PA 6:05 Jul 11 (0)

Does anyone here know of any fairly clear guidelines to distinguish between high school foreign languages courses in terms of what is taught in year I, II, III. and IV? We're doing Spanish, but I think standards would be similar whatever living foreign language one studied. Ideas? nt - Laurie4b 17:47 Jul 10 (2)

• It can vary, of course, but in general - Maverick 21:53 Jul 10 (1)
  • Thanks. nt - Laurie4b 19:21 Jul 11 (0)

About socialization from below... - LunaLee 17:43 Jul 10 (16)

• Re: About socialization from below... - Margaret in CO 12:38 Jul 11 (0)
• You may be working against baggage someone else left behind - Paula H 11:22 Jul 11 (0)
• It works in reverse, too. - Carrie in NC 10:46 Jul 11 (2)
  • Without a doubt, I think that scenario is a more certain friendship killer than the one LunaLee describes. Homeschoolers are far more exclusive than almost any other group I've encountered. nm - Janet in WA 10:50 Jul 11 (1)
    • You know I find this to be true as well. We still have one child in PS... - LunaLee 11:12 Jul 11 (0)
• Here's how we handled that problem... - Janet in WA 8:07 Jul 11 (1)
  • I agree. I think the common bond *was* the friendship - Lh 10:10 Jul 11 (0)
• I think it can be theatening to others when folks like us make choices that are different. - Jenny in Florida 7:43 Jul 11 (2)
  • Yes, I agree with this (m) - Karin 12:32 Jul 11 (0)
  • You're right, I guess it's just natural for some people to react that way... - LunaLee 10:59 Jul 11 (0)
• Re: About socialization from below... - katie 6:58 Jul 11 (0)
• I know this isn't exactly what you are talking about, but we changed small groups at church... - Noelle 5:56 Jul 11 (0)
• We pulled dd from ps the summer before starting middle school....m - Ellen moving to Va 20:03 Jul 10 (1)
  • Nice... ; -/ I knew middle school could be tough... - LunaLee 11:17 Jul 11 (0)
• I had the same thing . . . - Linda in VA 19:35 Jul 10 (1)
  • More on the same...my 13-year-old son... - Linda in NM 7:22 Jul 11 (0)

if your dc are taking classes at your local community college, are they doing so as non-matriculating students, or as part of a special program.... - Nicole M 17:36 Jul 10 (11)

• well, I've talked to the folks at the CC again.... - Nicole M 6:37 Jul 14 (0)
• We're doing it as a non-matriculating student... - Nan in Mass 13:26 Jul 12 (0)
• You can get special permission on a case by case basis......... - Padmé 6:29 Jul 12 (0)
• Students must be 16yo in NC (nt) - LoriM 6:05 Jul 11 (5)
  • In NC, under 16 can attend CC as a Gifted Minor - Sandra in NC 12:16 Jul 11 (4)
    • Yes, that's true (I was just trying not to overcomplicate things! LOL!) - LoriM 5:19 Jul 12 (3)
      • They don't advertise the GM program.... - Sandra in NC 5:42 Jul 12 (2)
        • Well, I work at the CC... - LoriM 8:09 Jul 12 (1)
          • Yikes! I hope he can take machining.... - Sandra in NC 8:27 Jul 12 (0)
• Concurrent enrollment in CA. Started when ds was in 2nd semester of 10th grade. (nt) - Liz CA 23:56 Jul 10 (0)
• Dual enrollment - Wendy 17:51 Jul 10 (0)

If you wanted to do a crash course in grammar, what would you use? nt - Quiver0f10 17:35 Jul 10 (3)

• Analytical Grammar. nm - Carmen & Co. 17:42 Jul 10 (2)
  • Thank you nt - Quiver0f10 8:46 Jul 11 (0)
  • No suprise, it's working for us, I second this. nm - Catherine in WI 19:44 Jul 10 (0)

When you've completed RS Spanish levels 1&2 do you call it Spanish 1 &2 or - Peggy in Ks 17:12 Jul 10 (1)

• One more ? How long is it suppose to take to complete RS level 1 or 2?nt - Peggy in Ks 17:18 Jul 10 (0)

Great book on SAT prep - Danielle 17:04 Jul 10 (1)

• Thanks for sharing this - Maverick 22:16 Jul 10 (0)

college interview question -- - Gwen in VA 17:02 Jul 10 (4)

• Re: college interview question -- - Lesley 21:05 Jul 10 (2)
  • Additional question -- - Gwen in VA 9:11 Jul 11 (1)
    • Re: Additional question -- - Lesley 21:07 Jul 11 (0)
• Taz NEVER brought up his transcript during an interview, but. . .More - Carmen & Co. 18:10 Jul 10 (0)

Geometry: 6-week review for PSAT? - Wendy 16:43 Jul 10 (3)

• Get a SAT or PSAT Prep book and have her do the geometry section - Maverick 22:03 Jul 10 (0)
• Geometry Success in 20 minutes a Day and/or Teaching Co. Geometry.........(m) - Lesley 21:17 Jul 10 (1)
  • I agree...Geometry in 20 Minutes a Day is great! ... (more) - Kelly in VA 8:05 Jul 11 (0)

Recommendations for a well explained, easy to follow and thorough Trigonometry text for 9th grade. - Laura 16:03 Jul 10 (0)

Lit study for Last of the Mohicans...(more) - Suzanne in NC 15:56 Jul 10 (1)

• Re: Lit study for Last of the Mohicans...(more) - Janie 17:30 Jul 10 (0)

Daughter wants to change gears in literature study... - Kelli in TN 15:26 Jul 10 (5)

• I did not express well (oh for an edit button)... - Kelli in TN 15:29 Jul 10 (4)
  • Kelli - we did exactly this for the same reasons - DollyM 17:15 Jul 10 (3)
    • Did you read every work that you assigned her?.... - Kelli in TN 18:51 Jul 10 (1)
      • Generally, either I'd read it before, or I read it with her. One I got cliff notes for so I could grade the essay Shhh don't tell anybody. grin nt - DollyM 5:34 Jul 11 (0)
    • Okay, this is funny......your course description is perfect because that is the exact time period we are starting!! nt - Kelli in TN 18:46 Jul 10 (0)

Is the phrase, "It is not well-known." really in the passive voice? How else to word it, and why should I? -nt - ValinBC 15:05 Jul 10 (6)

• Thanks. This passive-active gets gets my goat sometimes-nt - ValinBC 12:47 Jul 11 (0)
• I don't think so.... - Rhondabee 5:33 Jul 11 (2)
  • You are correct--not passive - Brian 16:15 Jul 11 (1)
    • Brian, what would you write in its place?-nt - ValinBC 17:12 Jul 11 (0)
• Yes it is passive... - Jennifer 15:48 Jul 10 (1)
  • Yes, I would say passive and agree with Jennifer's suggestion of using a stronger verb, etc.. nt - Karin 8:42 Jul 11 (0)

Spanish Curriculum: Am I missing a GREAT and economical spanish curriculum? - ChristyB in AL 14:37 Jul 10 (5)

• Have you looked at Breaking the Barrier Spanish. - JanOH 19:52 Jul 10 (2)
  • Wow--this does look good. I think this is what we will use!! Thanks so much because I missed that discussion on the boards!! nt - ChristyB in AL 20:35 Jul 10 (1)
    • You're welcome! I'm anxiously awaiting my copy which should come by Friday. (nt) - JanOH 4:47 Jul 11 (0)
• We were happy with Alpha Omega's SOS Spanish 1 and 2. (nm) - Deb in PA 19:20 Jul 10 (0)
• sorry--inside should read "Power" glide nt - ChristyB in AL 14:38 Jul 10 (0)

Hello Stacy in LA. What does SOS stand for in the message you posted ... - Melanie 14:14 Jul 10 (2)

• Not Stacy, but--Switched on Schoolhouse - Jean in Wisc. 4:32 Jul 11 (1)
  • Re: Not Stacy, but--Switched on Schoolhouse - Melanie 11:46 Jul 13 (0)

Should I start my 15 yo son with Traditional Logic or ... - Melanie 14:06 Jul 10 (2)

• Yes. (m) - Tina in Ouray 16:08 Jul 10 (1)
  • Re: Yes. (m) - Melanie 11:45 Jul 13 (0)

Can you post your science schedule for high school? nt - Chisty in OC 13:51 Jul 10 (12)

• Re: Can you post your science schedule for high school? nt - Katia 10:00 Jul 11 (4)
  • The Apologia website says you need Chemistry before A&P..... - Rhondabee 5:21 Jul 12 (1)
    • You don't. It can be done before Chemistry. nt - Katia 13:00 Jul 12 (0)
  • What did you think of "Conceptual Chemistry"? - ruth in Ottawa 12:50 Jul 11 (1)
    • Dd didn't much care for it, honestly. (m) - Katia 13:04 Jul 12 (0)
• ours - Chris in VA 5:24 Jul 11 (0)
• Our schedule for my older dd - LoriM 5:08 Jul 11 (0)
• Re: Can you post your science schedule for high school? nt - Maverick 22:11 Jul 10 (0)
• Did you mean an actual daily/weekly schedule of curriculum and assignments? Or just an outline of what sciences we've done each year? - Jenny in Florida 16:41 Jul 10 (3)
  • Did you have any problems with admissions because she didn't take Physics? nt - Christy in CO 20:04 Jul 10 (1)
    • No, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 5:56 Jul 11 (0)
  • Just subjects studied (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.) and curriculum used. nt - Christy in CO 20:03 Jul 10 (0)

Apologia Science - my ds really wants the freedom to choose a science in his senior year... - Christy in CO 13:50 Jul 10 (2)

• If your son is strong in science I would think you could skip General (m) - Michelle in MO 17:00 Jul 10 (1)
  • He is a very strong reader and I know he could handle the reading and comprehension of the text - just hasn't had tons of science (besides Apologia Elem. Sciences and what he reads on his own) - which is extensive. nt - Christy in CO 20:07 Jul 10 (0)

DD Going into 9th grade and need help! - Tracie 13:15 Jul 10 (4)

• Re: DD Going into 9th grade and need help! - Janice in NJ 13:57 Jul 10 (3)
  • Thank you - Tracie 10:13 Jul 11 (0)
  • Is 7 hours per credit hour a national standard? Where do I find information on the number of hours needed for a credit? nt - Melissa B 15:06 Jul 10 (1)
    • Probably not. :-) I haven't been able to locate a clear-cut standard. - Janice in NJ 16:47 Jul 10 (0)

Interesting article in WSJ about paying for college tuition (nt except for link) - readwithem 12:55 Jul 10 (0)

Am. Lit. CLEP. What study materials do you recommend?... - Michelle/OK 12:50 Jul 10 (0)

Has anyone written out a daily schedule for Rosetta Stone Spanish that they would be happy to share (m) - CynthiaOK 11:07 Jul 10 (2)

• The latest homeschool edition has a good suggested shedule... - Moira in MA 12:56 Jul 10 (1)
  • Oh, I didn't know they had an upgrade available. Thanks, I'll check into it (nt) - CynthiaOK 13:11 Jul 10 (0)

Writing questions of a different kind... m - StaceyinLA 10:37 Jul 10 (2)

• Writers INC by Great Source... - LunaLee 14:10 Jul 10 (0)
• A couple of suggestions - Happy 12:16 Jul 10 (0)

The "S" Word aka Socialization (Long) - Kimberly in AZ 9:05 Jul 10 (25)

• I got really worried about the socialization thing--here's what I did.. - Alicia 16:33 Jul 11 (0)
• Homeschooling was still the best option for us, but... - Carrie in NC 11:00 Jul 11 (0)
• Just waving "hi!" Kimberly! (more) - Lori D. 18:13 Jul 10 (1)
  • Waving back... - Kimberly in AZ 19:36 Jul 10 (0)
• I think the initial awkwardness socializing with guys has more to do with not having brothers than being homeschooled - Laurie4b 17:28 Jul 10 (1)
  • Excellent point! I had all brothers so I related well to males. Thank you for sharing! (nt) - Kimberly in AZ 19:31 Jul 10 (0)
• Question about moving & socialization - Jeanine in TX 11:30 Jul 10 (3)
  • Moving - Kimberly in AZ 12:04 Jul 10 (2)
    • Re: Moving - Jeanine in TX 12:11 Jul 11 (0)
    • Flip side of moving.... - Laurel in CA 12:30 Jul 10 (0)
• Socialization CAN be an issue (There, I said it! 8-)..... - Anna 10:37 Jul 10 (2)
  • Blog and such... - Kimberly in AZ 11:09 Jul 10 (1)
    • Yes, time does fly.... - Anna 12:55 Jul 10 (0)
• Socialization: choose your poison. - Paula H 10:10 Jul 10 (4)
  • Ha! Interesting post... - ValinBC 14:37 Jul 10 (1)
    • I should have added... - ValinBC 15:00 Jul 10 (0)
  • Great Response! I'll Add... - e. in nc 12:08 Jul 10 (0)
  • Paula, laughs...very well expressed! Thank you! (nt) - Kimberly in AZ 11:01 Jul 10 (0)
• Friendships.... - Laurel in CA 10:05 Jul 10 (2)
  • Re: Friendships.... - Kimberly in AZ 10:59 Jul 10 (1)
    • Hey, you! - Laurel in CA 12:31 Jul 10 (0)
• Homeschooling has actually improved socialization for ds - Linda in VA 9:59 Jul 10 (1)
  • Linda, glad things are working out well for your son!! (nt) - Kimberly in AZ 10:55 Jul 10 (0)
• Peers - Ruth in Canada 9:25 Jul 10 (1)
  • Bumps - Kimberly in AZ 10:53 Jul 10 (0)

SOS Spanish vs LifePac Spanish .. is there a difference ? (m) - Jeanne 7:35 Jul 10 (3)

• Thanks, ladies ! (nm) - Jeanne 19:25 Jul 10 (0)
• We've used both... - Janet in WA 10:09 Jul 10 (0)
• SOS is far superior, IMO. There is just so much more to being able to hear the language and it's more thorough as well... nt - StaceyinLA 8:44 Jul 10 (0)

Has anyone used "Ask Dr. Callahan" Calculus? - Schmittgirlz 6:23 Jul 10 (3)

• My ds will be using it this year, but won't start until August (m) - Deb in PA 6:34 Jul 10 (2)
  • questions... - Schmittgirlz 6:56 Jul 10 (1)
    • answers... - Deb in PA 7:25 Jul 10 (0)

Supplemental reading for a year covering physical science. Which of these two paths would you choose? - Hoggirl 6:15 Jul 10 (1)

• rats! wrong board, but feel free to answer if you have BTDT. Off to k-8 board! (nt) - Hoggirl 6:17 Jul 10 (0)

Foresters or McDougal Little Algebra? - Susan in VA 6:06 Jul 10 (1)

• Re: Foresters or McDougal Little Algebra? - FranW 20:17 Jul 12 (0)

Teaching Co. DVDs - need quick review for self-educating... - Nick's Mama (Zack's Mama Too) 4:44 Jul 10 (1)

• You might try the new one, Brief History of the World, which would be less detailed than Nobel's... - Anne/PA 5:25 Jul 10 (0)

I've stumbled across TRISMS Curriculum - can anyone share their experience - pros/cons with this? - Gail 23:09 Jul 9 (3)

• I periodically post myTRISMS review whenever someone asks, so if you haven't seen it, here it is... - ereks mom 8:11 Jul 10 (0)
• My 10th grader will be using the ancients this year. - Cheryl B in VA 7:55 Jul 10 (0)
• I had tried an older edition... probably around year 2002.... - Anna 6:55 Jul 10 (0)

thinking about SOS french for 8th and 9th grade... but I'm not seeing a French 1 and 2 only an elem and second. .yet Spanish seems to have elem, second. 1 and 2.. - Tina Duke 19:37 Jul 9 (2)

• They have 1 and 2 in Spanish only from what I can tell. I wonder if they are going to come out with it in French. It wouldn't hurt to call them and ask. nt - Jean in Wisc. 9:37 Jul 10 (1)
  • thanks.. think I'll do that! nt - Tina Duke 8:59 Jul 13 (0)

Texts to help me teach Algebra 1 - Dawn in Ohio 19:29 Jul 9 (0)

SL 100 for 9th grade credit -does this need to be beefed up? - Osmosis Mom 17:31 Jul 9 (2)

• Here's what we did... - Brenda in MA 4:04 Jul 10 (1)
  • Thanks, Brenda, I was actually thinking of supplementing with LL - Osmosis Mom 5:56 Jul 10 (0)

Exact sequence for Lial - KC 17:21 Jul 9 (1)

• Here's ours... - Kelly in VA 19:03 Jul 9 (0)

Boorstin--History of the United States: Another thought - Jean in Wisc 16:51 Jul 9 (2)

• We've got it ordered! - Diana 20:27 Jul 10 (0)
• Jean, time for you and your DD to submit a positive review! - leslie in tx 11:08 Jul 10 (0)

Suggested high school level Earth Science course? State colleges now want this course in high school. TIA - Janet 16:36 Jul 9 (0)

Applying to colleges questions... - Paz 15:47 Jul 9 (1)

• The reply date for all colleges regardless of when they tell you of your acceptance is May 1, except for early binding decisions. nt - Gwen in VA 19:11 Jul 9 (0)

Suggested high school level Earth Science course? State colleges now want this course in high school. TIA - Janet 14:34 Jul 9 (8)

• We used Modern Earth Science, from Holt. Dd enjoyed it and learned a lot. I believe the newer edition is simply called Earth Science. nt - FranW 5:14 Jul 10 (0)
• Would this be considered Physical Science also? nt - Christy in Co 16:37 Jul 9 (4)
  • No, although there is some overlap here, depending on the course... - Deb in PA 5:31 Jul 10 (3)
    • Thanks. This does raise the question - How would you get the Earth Science credit with doing Apologia? nt - Christy in CO 13:46 Jul 10 (2)
      • Name your course on your transcript "Earth & Physical Science". That's why I did. Just because the name of your text is "Physical Science" doesn't mean that should be the name of your course. nt - Katia 18:49 Jul 10 (1)
        • Ah, yes - thinking outside of the box! Thanks. nt - Christy in CO 20:09 Jul 10 (0)
• Agreed! We're using this for High School. nt. - Denise in NE 14:55 Jul 9 (0)
• Bob Jones has a fantastic Earth Science course. Very thorough. (nt) - Janie 14:47 Jul 9 (0)

Late start with Well Trained Mind - Melanie 14:22 Jul 9 (3)

• I would get those writing skills up to par. Logic may help, too, since - Chris in VA 18:54 Jul 9 (2)
  • Re: I would get those writing skills up to par. Logic may help, too, since - Melanie 13:44 Jul 10 (1)
    • Question about H.S. logic for student with no prior logic study... - Melanie 13:50 Jul 10 (0)

Is there some sort of basic supply list for Freshmen at college/univ.? nt - Padmé 13:56 Jul 9 (6)

• If you're looking for a checklist try this... - MNGail 14:06 Jul 9 (5)
  • Too many clothes on the list! - Sandra in NC 5:13 Jul 10 (0)
  • 21 pairs of underwear???? (nt) - Laura in China 14:57 Jul 9 (0)
  • Pretty good list. I guess I wondered about notebook paper and folders and things. nt - Padmé 14:36 Jul 9 (2)
    • Let student buy school supplies as needed... - Sandra in NC 5:16 Jul 10 (1)
      • Good thought. But after years of stocking up, it feels like I'm unprepared. nt - Padmé 6:08 Jul 10 (0)

I promise to pay attention this time! What is your favorite high school planner/organizer/grade book? - Brenda From Tenn 13:04 Jul 9 (16)

• NARHS's planner is wonderful. Bought it at our homeschool convention - K 17:16 Jul 16 (0)
• Thank you ladies for all this wonderful information. (I took notes this time!) more... - Brenda From Tenn 8:36 Jul 10 (0)
• Frankiln Covey's Educator Planning System - Kimberly in AZ 8:20 Jul 10 (0)
• The Homeschooler's High School Journal for paper and pencil traditionalists, grin! Link only inside... - Deb in PA 19:28 Jul 9 (4)
  • This is what we have used for 3 years now..... love it! nt - LisaWA 20:55 Jul 9 (3)
    • Do you need one per high schooler per year or one per family per year - Brenda From Tenn 8:31 Jul 10 (2)
      • Yes, you need one for each..... each one keeps track of hours for that child. *Ü* nt - LisaWA 10:06 Jul 10 (0)
      • This is what all my children use, too. You need one for each student. nm - LaJuana 9:50 Jul 10 (0)
• Software: Edu-Track nm - Debbie S in IN 17:36 Jul 9 (0)
• Software: Homeschool Tracker Plus nm - Janet 14:31 Jul 9 (5)
  • Different Point of View~I have tried for more than a year to understand this program and have found it time-consuming and complicated. I'm considering scrapping it and just going back to a planner book. nt - Sandy 6:46 Jul 10 (3)
    • Thanks! But I'm really down on using computer programs for recordkeeping after struggling so much with HST and HER (started with HER). And I'm not a computer illiterate or phobe by any stretch. But I've spent so much time on trying to find an easier way to keep records, and I'm not impressed w/ anything I've found so far. nt but I've already spent sooo much time with - Sandy 10:26 Jul 10 (0)
    • Homeschool Easy Records suggestion - Kimm in WA 8:51 Jul 10 (0)
    • HST now has online tutorials that I found VERY helpful. I believe I will be using this program to its full potential this year. Link inside. - Cheryl B in VA 8:05 Jul 10 (0)
  • I second this. I am an organizer junkie and have tried all the HS tracking software. This one is the best, most intuitive for a HS mom. nt - Amy K in TX 18:40 Jul 9 (0)
• I ***love*** Donna Young's Excel gradebook! She's got an Excel planner too but I've not tried it. nt - Jennifer 13:36 Jul 9 (0)

Diana....my late response re: SMARR writing component - Donna 10:23 Jul 9 (1)

• Thanks, Donna, that helps! nt - Diana 9:31 Jul 10 (0)

Looking for a "bare bones" Trig course that can be covered in 6 weeks or so. This would be to supplement - ereks mom 10:10 Jul 9 (6)

• That's what we used; did it in 8 weeks over a summer (nt) - LoriM 10:21 Jul 9 (5)
  • So how did you schedule this to get it done in 8 weeks? nt - ereks mom 11:37 Jul 9 (4)
    • I met with a group of geeky kids (grin)... - LoriM 12:17 Jul 9 (3)
      • Do you need manipulatives for the Trig, as with other MUS courses? Also... - ereks mom 12:36 Jul 9 (2)
        • No manipulatives required - LoriM 12:56 Jul 9 (1)
          • You have mail. : ) Thanks! nt - ereks mom 13:10 Jul 9 (0)

Long Shot: Anyone know how to learn Loatian? <nt> - Pamela 5:47 Jul 9 (1)

• Lao - Kendall 6:53 Jul 9 (0)

Long Shot: Anyone know how to learn Loatian? <nt> - Pamela 5:47 Jul 9 (1)

• Why Loatian? nt - Jaya 10:23 Jul 12 (0)

Any feedback on Spanish from Oklahoma State - Ruth in NC 5:41 Jul 9 (2)

• Ruth... a question about German - Laura in VA 6:14 Jul 9 (1)
  • Re: Ruth... a question about German - Ruth in NC 12:01 Jul 9 (0)

Can one do Apologia Physical Science in 8th grade without having done General Science? more.. - Christy in CO 21:24 Jul 8 (4)

• I think so.... as long as he has a good grasp on math...... in a few chapters it does cover some math..... but if he is moving into pre alg.... he should be fine! nt - LisaWA 20:57 Jul 9 (0)
• We did and gave HS credit. nm - ~FireFly~ 4:56 Jul 9 (1)
  • FF or anyone else who has used this...could you answer me a question? - Pamela 5:27 Jul 9 (0)
• Yes. NT - LH 22:57 Jul 8 (0)

DD told me today she doesn't want to do Rosetta Stone - wants something like Latin for Children in French. Anything like that exist? Age 12. nt - Christy in CO 20:44 Jul 8 (1)

• Memoria Press has just released a new French program that might fit the bill... - LaJuana 22:04 Jul 8 (0)

Dd wants to study Japanese... - Lolly 19:57 Jul 8 (6)

• Thanks! That gives me a good place to start looking. nt - Lolly 11:10 Jul 9 (0)
• My son studied Japanese - Sandra in NC 8:51 Jul 9 (0)
• Dd has taught herself Japanese and recommends... - Jill W. 7:04 Jul 9 (0)
• My 11th grader is using The Learnables Japanese independently...nt - Kelly in VA 4:29 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Dd wants to study Japanese... - Yolanda 20:15 Jul 8 (1)
  • Can more than one student take the course for the same $$? NM. - Stacie 14:22 Jul 9 (0)

writing plans for the year - Melissa in New York 19:08 Jul 8 (2)

• We will be emphasizing writing this year - Happy 7:40 Jul 10 (0)
• So glad you asked this right now.....m... sry, long... - Catherine in WI 19:41 Jul 8 (0)

If you did physical science, what grade did you do it in? nt - Quiver0f10 18:50 Jul 8 (23)

• 9th - Susan in VA 6:08 Jul 10 (0)
• We can count PhSci for high school credit if it's taken in 8th grade...sm - Susan in TN 5:54 Jul 10 (0)
• 9th grade. nt. - Denise in NE 14:57 Jul 9 (0)
• My 8th grader will be doing it this year unless... - Margaret in CO 14:20 Jul 9 (0)
• One son did it in 9th (for high school credit) & another son did it in 8th. (nt) - Dawn in MI 13:00 Jul 9 (0)
• Oldest did it in 7th. Next one won't do it until 8th. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:48 Jul 9 (1)
  • Ack, oldest did fine with it in 7th, but middle dd is a slow reader and not ready for Apologia textbooks just yet. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 10:49 Jul 9 (0)
• We use Apologia. My science-y kid took Gen in 6th & Phys in 7th; non-science kid will do them in 7th & 8th. nt - ereks mom 10:19 Jul 9 (0)
• Thank you for the replies. I have a non-science minded 7th grader and I am trying to decide to do Gen this year and physical the following or wait a year nt - Quiver0f10 6:09 Jul 9 (0)
• One will do it in 9th, the other 8th. I will use BJU, so I know that it will be rigorous enough for high school credit... - MIchelle in GA 5:57 Jul 9 (0)
• oldest didn't do it. Looking for the right program for upcoming 7th and 8th graders. <nt> - Pamela 5:43 Jul 9 (0)
• Doing it over 2 years-7th and 8th having used a variety of resources. nt - LauraC 20:49 Jul 8 (0)
• 9th grade. (nm) - Kareni 20:35 Jul 8 (0)
• 8th nt - Holly in N NV 20:20 Jul 8 (0)
• Non-science kid took it in 9th; science kid took it in 8th. nt - Christi/NC 20:05 Jul 8 (0)
• Our not-serious-about-science son did physical science in 9th grade. Other serious-about-science son didn't take physical science. nm - Janet in WA 19:43 Jul 8 (0)
• We did it in 7th only because I knew local schools did biology in 8th and it didn't matter which order for us. nm - Catherine in WI 19:42 Jul 8 (0)
• Here in PA it would be considered a middle school course, not one for hs credit. nt - Ria 19:35 Jul 8 (2)
  • Here in PA, the parent is the supervisor and can determine whatever they want to count on the trranscript. - maryalice 11:42 Jul 9 (0)
  • That would depend on the district. My friend's daughter is taking it in 9th grade at the public hs. (nm) - Deb in PA 20:06 Jul 8 (0)
• Combined a 7th grader & a 9th grader. nt - Veronica 19:18 Jul 8 (0)
• 8th nt - momof7 19:01 Jul 8 (0)
• 8th grade. (nt) - Melissa in New York 18:58 Jul 8 (0)

Speed Reading.... - Catherine in WI 18:44 Jul 8 (4)

• I thoroughly back SpeedReading4Kids. <sm> - Pamela 5:46 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks! If you don't mind I do have a couple of questions... - Catherine in WI 8:33 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Speed Reading.... - Dee 20:10 Jul 8 (1)
  • Thanks, Dee... - Catherine in WI 8:34 Jul 9 (0)

Lial Trigonometry - ereks mom 15:38 Jul 8 (4)

• Re: Lial Trigonometry - Jann in TX 18:55 Jul 8 (3)
  • also... - Jann in TX 18:59 Jul 8 (2)
    • More trig questions for you or LoriM or Jane - ereks mom 8:54 Jul 9 (1)
      • College Algebra is a one semester course at any level... - Jann in TX 17:12 Jul 9 (0)

Jacobs Geometry: 2nd or 3rd edition?? Or does it matter?? (nt) - Lori D. 15:08 Jul 8 (4)

• Re: Jacobs Geometry: 2nd or 3rd edition?? Or does it matter?? (nt) - Kareni 20:34 Jul 8 (1)
  • Proofs... That was one of the things I was wondering about if there was a difference. (nt) - Lori D. 7:41 Jul 9 (0)
• Just a thought....... - Brenda From Tenn 15:27 Jul 8 (1)
  • Dr. Callahan is working on a map between the Geometry DVD set and the 2nd edition of Jacobs. Link only. - Jackie in AR 5:54 Jul 9 (0)

To those who question their abilities or AG....... - Catherine in WI 13:08 Jul 8 (3)

• Are you using Analytical Grammar? - Stacie in UT 15:11 Jul 9 (1)
  • Yes, m - Catherine in WI 19:09 Jul 9 (0)
• Catherine ... this is too cool! LOL!! (nt) - Erin 17:33 Jul 8 (0)

To Person who was looking for Chinese . . . - Linda in VA 6:19 Jul 8 (3)

• That was me and this looks great! But I couldn't find a price anywhere on the site? Do you know how much the online classes are? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 6:34 Jul 8 (2)
  • No clue, guess you'll have to contact them. Summer credit recovery classes are $199. nt - Linda in VA 22:33 Jul 8 (1)
    • Thanks, I will call them today.nt - Quiver0f10 6:09 Jul 9 (0)

Will I be stoned if I ask for a 9th grade American History textbook? - Diana 21:01 Jul 7 (10)

• Thanks so much! - Diana 15:44 Jul 8 (0)
• American History - Jean in Wisc. 5:36 Jul 8 (7)
  • Jean, I have a question about the apparent authors of the 2002 edition - leslie in tx 10:08 Jul 8 (6)
    • Ruth is his wife. Daniel died in 2004 - Jean in Wisc. 11:24 Jul 8 (5)
      • Thank you! Now to decide between "Landmark" and "History of U.S.". hmmmmmm! - leslie in tx 12:33 Jul 8 (4)
        • Landmark is an elementary to middle school text. History of the US is High school. nt - Jean in Wisc. 12:48 Jul 8 (3)
          • I just don't get how this book can be an elementary book - Osmosis Mom 15:54 Jul 8 (2)
            • I suppose I should have said UPPER elementary-- - Jean in Wisc. 16:44 Jul 8 (1)
              • Jean, thanks for these comments. I wondered about 5 of 5 reviews being negative! - leslie in tx 9:28 Jul 9 (0)
• No stones here--my 8th grader specifically asked me to get him a history textbook this year. LOL (nt) - Dawn in MI 5:17 Jul 8 (0)

So, what's the verdict on the revised Lost Tools of Writing? m - Renna 20:56 Jul 7 (6)

• I'm here at the CiRCE office this week,... - Leah 19:42 Jul 9 (3)
  • Re: I'm here at the CiRCE office this week,... - Renna 4:59 Jul 10 (2)
    • some LToW answers - Leah 13:34 Jul 10 (1)
      • Thanks, Leah!! I appreciate it very much!! nt - Renna 15:18 Jul 10 (0)
• I'm ordering it this week and I'll report back. Leah has said below that the manual is much more user friendly and that she will get back on the CDs as soon as she has had a chance to review them. nt - karenciavo 8:35 Jul 8 (0)
• Maybe no one has ordered it yet? nt - Jaya 7:35 Jul 8 (0)

I'm looking for opinions on CLE 9th Lit. from anyone who has used it. - Susan 18:41 Jul 7 (2)

• Try asking at Christian Light Families yahoo group. - MIch elle 15:22 Jul 9 (1)
  • Thanks so much, Michelle. I didn't know about the group. I'll give it a look. nt - Susan 19:43 Jul 9 (0)

Precipice Magazine interview w/Frederica Mathewes-Green.... - Anna 16:57 Jul 7 (1)

• She's a favorite of mine. I love her movie reviews. Thanks for the link! NT - Carrie in NC 11:42 Jul 8 (0)

Rosetta Stone at the llibrary-- - marianne 15:58 Jul 7 (2)

• Re: Rosetta Stone at the library-- - Cyrena 6:33 Jul 8 (1)
  • Thank you--this is helpful * NT* - marianne 13:03 Jul 8 (0)

Calculus assistance, please! - Schmittgirlz 14:20 Jul 7 (4)

• Re: Calculus assistance, please! - Sally 17:41 Jul 7 (3)
  • Chalkdust follow-up question in regard to performance on standardized testing... - Schmittgirlz 13:21 Jul 8 (2)
    • Re: Chalkdust follow-up question in regard to performance on standardized testing... - Sally 14:22 Jul 8 (1)
      • Thanks! - Schmittgirlz 6:59 Jul 10 (0)

Another question: Memoria Press web site says Henle Latin 1 can be *attempted* by 7th graders with no Latin background.. would you try this? - Tina Duke 14:16 Jul 7 (12)

• I wouldn't... - Denise in NE 15:01 Jul 9 (0)
• Ds started Henle with only Prima Latina and first 10 lessons of LBO..Doable but have to take slow and make sure that he masters the declensions thoroughly before moving on...we switched to MODG syllabus from MP guide.nm - Lyn NoCA 12:10 Jul 8 (4)
  • Re:...we switched to MODG syllabus from MP guide.nm - Jo 13:28 Jul 8 (3)
    • Not exactly sure..Is it "Mother of Divine Grace" or that it stand for "Mother of Grace Divine"..m - Lyn NoCA 14:36 Jul 8 (2)
      • Yes, it is Mother of Divine Grace, and there are syllabi that cover... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 3:52 Jul 9 (1)
        • Oh, phooey. Well I misspoke... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 4:09 Jul 9 (0)
• Sure. Move at student's pace of mastery - LH 16:55 Jul 7 (0)
• There are people on this board who would probably say yes, but... - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 16:39 Jul 7 (2)
  • My daughter did complete LC I and II already, which is why...more - Dee 7:24 Jul 8 (1)
    • Well, that's sort of true... - Ms. Riding Hood (aka Lynne) 4:03 Jul 9 (0)
• Re: Henle Latin 1 can be *attempted* by 7th graders with no Latin background.. would you try this? - Lesley 16:01 Jul 7 (1)
  • This would be my first choice advice too. LC1 LC2 at student's pace. . whatever that is - Lh 17:15 Jul 7 (0)

I see a lot of you only do one year of Latin..what do you use for that one year? - Tina Duke 14:00 Jul 7 (5)

• We do 1 year of high school Latin - Jean in Wisc. 16:55 Jul 8 (0)
• Latin word roots (nt) - Julie in MN 17:45 Jul 7 (3)
  • do you mean a program of word roots? or is there actually program called this? nt - Tina Duke 18:35 Jul 7 (2)
    • there is a program called "word roots"... more inside - Pam L 15:03 Jul 8 (1)
      • yes, this is what I was wondering.. we are planning on doing Vocab Vine in - Tina Duke (More ? inside too) 6:52 Jul 9 (0)

20th Cent. Am. Lit. What are your top 5 choices for novels for hs? nt. - Robin NC 12:52 Jul 7 (9)

• If you're looking for just American works for 20th century... - Lori D. 8:09 Jul 8 (6)
  • Thanks, Lori, but I was fishing for a list limited to 5 novels. - Robin NC 6:26 Jul 9 (2)
    • 20th century American works we read. - Cynde 13:44 Jul 9 (1)
      • Thank you for helping me do the hard thing----limiting the list! - Robin NC 6:46 Jul 10 (0)
  • Wow, I just went back over that list -- modern Amer. writers are *depressing*!! (nt) - Lori D. 11:04 Jul 8 (2)
    • Yes, ... - Janie 12:14 Jul 8 (1)
      • Glad you responded! As we study lit., we are always delving into the worldview... - Lori D. 13:12 Jul 8 (0)
• I'll give it a try... - Margo 6:35 Jul 8 (1)
  • Thanks, Margo. It is hard---just 5! nt. - Robin NC 6:51 Jul 10 (0)

Mortimer Adler's "How to Read a Book" study guide???? - Jackie H. 12:19 Jul 7 (3)

• We got ours from Classical home education.... - Catherine in WI 8:29 Jul 8 (0)
• Re: Mortimer Adler's "How to Read a Book" study guide???? - Lesley 16:06 Jul 7 (0)
• It's How to Read How to Read a Book by Maryalice B. Newborn. See inside for more ... - Kareni 13:28 Jul 7 (0)

Has anyone used Learning Spanish Like Crazy? Care to review? nt - Laurie4b 12:02 Jul 7 (0)

speed reading 4 kids - abcmom 8:49 Jul 7 (3)

• Who wrote this? I checked out this (I think) from the library this week. nt - Dee 11:20 Jul 7 (2)
  • It was written by George Stancliffe.nt - abcmom 12:45 Jul 7 (1)
    • Yes, I have it. Do you have any specific questions? more - Dee 20:28 Jul 7 (0)

Where to start in Rod & Staff English - CMH 7:58 Jul 7 (11)

• After completing Shurley 4, 6 & 7, my 2 sons made a smooth transition to R&S 7. (more) - Dawn in MI 11:37 Jul 7 (0)
• How does R&S compare to Abeka's Grammar?? - CMH 8:42 Jul 7 (3)
  • My dd completed R&S 7. Used Abeka in 8th at a private school. - Lolly 19:49 Jul 8 (0)
  • If I were going with ABeka in your situation, I'd start with 7th (G&C I). nt - ereks mom 5:41 Jul 8 (0)
  • Re: How does R&S compare to Abeka's Grammar?? - Cindy in WA 15:18 Jul 7 (0)
• start at 6. 7 is much harder. I would do 6 in grade 9, then 7 in grade 10, maybe taking 2 years to cover it. nt - Kim in TN 8:36 Jul 7 (2)
  • I second this. I started my 7th grader in 7, and it was a difficult year. nt - Gwen in VA 8:50 Jul 7 (0)
  • WOW!!! That intense!! - CMH 8:41 Jul 7 (0)
• Ds started in 6 when he was in 9th grade, but he needed a lot of review. Maybe 7 for you. Call Rod and Staff--they are extremely helpful - Chris in VA 8:22 Jul 7 (2)
  • Chris in VA.... - CMH 8:29 Jul 7 (1)
    • No, and we didn't stick with R&S 6, either. But... - Chris in VA 19:46 Jul 7 (0)

Need a World History spine... - Anita in CA 7:24 Jul 7 (2)

• I recently got a used copy of Leinwand's The Pageant of World History and love it. In fact, I think I like it better than Spielvogel. (nt) - Janie 10:13 Jul 7 (0)
• We liked Spielvogel Western Civ--many like his world history for high schoolers, also. And - Chris in VA 8:27 Jul 7 (0)

French: Rosetta Stone vs. Power Glide vs. other - KC 5:54 Jul 7 (19)

• Check your public library. Ours has the complete Rosetta Stone on their website for FREE! nt - leslie 10:13 Jul 7 (1)
  • Re: Check your public library. Ours has the complete Rosetta Stone on their website for FREE! nt - Dee 11:24 Jul 7 (0)
• I posted below in another thread about PG (m).... - Anna 9:47 Jul 7 (2)
  • Link only for PG grammar... - Anna 14:33 Jul 7 (0)
  • Also..... - Anna 10:02 Jul 7 (0)
• Other - Robin NC 8:59 Jul 7 (2)
  • Read your comments; wanted to ask about one of them.... - Jo 13:34 Jul 8 (1)
    • No, sorry, I meant Barrons French The Easy Way. Yes, these similar names are confusing. nt - Robin NC 6:47 Jul 9 (0)
• Thanks for free French in Action videos link, textbook suggestions. Will combine? - KC 8:30 Jul 7 (0)
• Re: Rosetta Stone and French in Action - Lesley 7:32 Jul 7 (0)
• I think you'd be better off with a standard public school textbook and cds (m) - Ria 7:00 Jul 7 (8)
  • Holt French - CindyB/STL 7:56 Jul 7 (0)
  • Oh! I just forgot ...I do have a fairly inexpensive recommendation (m) - Ria 7:02 Jul 7 (6)
    • Re: Oh! I just forgot ...I do have a fairly inexpensive recommendation (m) - Jo 10:08 Jul 7 (5)
      • I just bought BTB too. - Desiree in NJ 5:57 Jul 8 (2)
        • Thanks for this....... - Jo 13:38 Jul 8 (1)
          • Schedule in BTB - Desiree in NJ 16:46 Jul 9 (0)
      • KC linked for you (m) - Ria 11:40 Jul 7 (0)
      • To order self-study package, follow this link - KC 10:46 Jul 7 (0)

If you do not required Book Reports and only Essays for.... - Yolanda 0:34 Jul 7 (2)

• We discussed their reading daily. nm - Janet in WA 18:21 Jul 7 (0)
• Do you have to document to show someone official? - Chris in VA 4:37 Jul 7 (0)

Jacob's Algebra ? Chalk Dust Math?...Help! - Natalija 0:08 Jul 7 (10)

• Thank you all for your feedback. I am sticking with CD. THANKS!! :-) nt - Natalija 17:12 Jul 7 (0)
• We've only used ChalkDust PreAlgebra ... - CTMom 15:50 Jul 7 (1)
  • Now ,there ya go!! Great idea!! Thanks a bunch for the idea and feedback. We will stick with CD!! :-) nt - Natalija 17:08 Jul 7 (0)
• I used Jacob's Alg 1 with two kids and now I'm moving my others into Chalk Dust - Christi/NC 7:57 Jul 7 (0)
• Are you coming out of Saxon? - Hoggirl 6:45 Jul 7 (3)
  • No. Singapore and the lack of review was a big mistake for dd..she learned the lessons as we went but by the time the review came up, she forgot a lot and struggled. She has been doing ALEKS and that helped her alot! Her math scores really up thanks to the change. I could supplement with ALEKS but would that be too much? Thanks!nm - Natalija 9:59 Jul 7 (2)
    • Opps! I meant math scores WENT up! nt - Natalija 10:00 Jul 7 (1)
      • no experience with Aleks, but Chalkdust looks VERY full to me (nt) - Hoggirl 10:40 Jul 7 (0)
• to muddy the waters...have you looked at Videotext? - Linda in NM 5:57 Jul 7 (0)
• Jacobs Elementary Algebra is just algebra 1... - Laura in CT 3:29 Jul 7 (0)

Algebra for College Studnets by Lial, Hornsby & Miller (ISBN 0673990613) -- is this a - ereks mom 19:49 Jul 6 (6)

• It is College Algebra (Algebra 3)... - Jann in TX 6:44 Jul 7 (5)
  • Thanks, Jann! A few more questions if you don't mind... - eeks mom 9:37 Jul 7 (4)
    • It is just another name for College Algebra... - Jann in TX 10:07 Jul 7 (2)
      • Yikes! I googled -- there are LOTS of Trigonometry texts by Lial! - ereks mom 11:04 Jul 7 (1)
        • Mke that *1996* instead of 1995 for the 3rd edtion of Algebra for College Students. nt - ereks mom 11:56 Jul 7 (0)
    • Please forgive the typos! I really should be wearing my glasses! nt - ereks mom 9:39 Jul 7 (0)

Okay, I give up. How do you order Analytical Grammar online? All I can find is a price list. Thanks in advance! (nt) - Lori D. 18:18 Jul 6 (3)

• Could this help? - Yolanda 21:01 Jul 6 (2)
  • Thank you! For some reason, the "add to cart" buttons didn't show up earlier. Your link worked! : ) (nt) - Lori D. 6:23 Jul 7 (1)
    • :) - Yolanda 14:23 Jul 7 (0)

Kathleen, I finally acquired a copy of Writing to the Point for my 8th grade dd who struggles with writing... Thanks for suggesting it! - SusanAR 16:18 Jul 6 (1)

• Wonderful! I hope it works well for you. (nt) - Kathleen 16:54 Jul 6 (0)

Mythology recommedations? - lynn 15:56 Jul 6 (4)

• Bullfinch's Mythology. I've got the illustrated Gramercy edition....... - Padmé 6:13 Jul 7 (0)
• We will be using this next year and I have read a great deal of it and did not find it a difficult read at all..... - MelodyInTx 21:25 Jul 6 (0)
• Calvin loves Hamilton - reads it repeatedly for fun (nt) - Laura in China 17:14 Jul 6 (0)
• I don't think it would be too difficult. My ds has read portions, and he is a rising 9th grader. nt - Susan Ar 16:19 Jul 6 (0)

Has anyone done Teaching the Essay as a gentle introduction? Or Teaching the Term Paper? more - Lyn 14:04 Jul 6 (1)

• We used teaching the essay at the beginning of the summer... - Catherine in WI 21:22 Jul 7 (0)

I think I've read every single Lightning Lit thread on the last several boards, but I still have a question about long term planning - Nicole M 13:59 Jul 6 (5)

• A couple of ideas... - Laurel in CA 14:12 Jul 6 (4)
  • this is helpful! but now I'm totally confused about the Great Source handbooks.... - Nicole M 16:42 Jul 6 (3)
    • We like the Student Handbooks for writing (and, BTW, for math)...but thumbs down on the grammar skillsbooks.... - Laurel in CA 17:29 Jul 6 (2)
      • you don't get the teacher's book, too, do you? - Nicole M 8:04 Jul 7 (1)
        • Nope, no TM! nt - Laurel in CA 16:07 Jul 7 (0)

Speaking of Chemistry...anyone do Conceptual Chemistry with the DVDs? m - Kelly 13:25 Jul 6 (0)

If we did Hake 8th, do we need Analytical Grammar in 9th? m - Jaya 13:23 Jul 6 (2)

• Agree with Erin. - Claire 15:19 Jul 6 (0)
• A child should be finished studying grammar if ... - Erin 14:56 Jul 6 (0)

Spectrum Chemistry - Lee 12:24 Jul 6 (6)

• Dd used it this past year - Annie G 6:41 Jul 7 (3)
  • What I meant - Annie G 11:35 Jul 7 (0)
  • What do you mean the you can't use it for high school? nt - Lee 11:29 Jul 7 (1)
    • I *think* she means that... - Hoggirl 14:39 Jul 7 (0)
• I haven't used it (yet)... - Susan in TN 14:20 Jul 6 (0)
• I just asked this here and on the k-8 curr. board..... - home'scool 14:10 Jul 6 (0)

Introductory Logic (Wilson/Nance) or Traditional Logic (Cothran) - Sabrina in AZ 11:33 Jul 6 (3)

• See past discussions . . . (links) - Tina in Ouray 12:32 Jul 7 (0)
• We used and liked Traditional Logic (Cothran)......(m) - Lesley 7:21 Jul 7 (0)
• Hey, not sure who's on the board in July, but - Karin 14:49 Jul 6 (0)

Does anyone have a DC that wants to be a doctor or other medical professional? - Ann in KY 11:23 Jul 6 (4)

• Thank you! Great advice and information. nt - Ann in KY 10:16 Jul 16 (0)
• Some other things to try - Lisa in the UP of MI 3:43 Jul 7 (0)
• Some ideas we have enjoyed... - Anne/PA 17:03 Jul 6 (0)
• A book suggestion. - Cynde 14:25 Jul 6 (0)

Karenciavo (and/or other TOG 1 and 2 users), questions (m) - MoniMoni 8:51 Jul 6 (3)

• Thanks Karen and Kathleen! nt - MoniMoni 13:01 Jul 7 (0)
• I would not hesitate to jump right into Yr. 2...(m) - Kathleen 10:18 Jul 6 (0)
• There is a summer reading schedule for those students who did not use TOG Year 1... - karenciavo 9:09 Jul 6 (0)

Cross post: does Chalk Dust Math: Pre-Algebra have built-in review?? I hope so! Dd needs it ! I decided on it but forgot to check on the review. (more) - Natalija 8:38 Jul 6 (6)

• Yes, (m) - Hoggirl 11:25 Jul 6 (2)
  • But that is only about 4 times a year, right? I am worried about her not having a review of concepts mroe often. nt - Natalija 23:53 Jul 6 (1)
    • Well, no... - Hoggirl 6:47 Jul 7 (0)
• Pre-Algebra covers the following: - Christy in CO 9:47 Jul 6 (2)
  • So, do you mean you go back over previous concepts and do some of the problems that were not done previously? Feeling a little dense here! Thanks! nt - Natalija 23:51 Jul 6 (1)
    • Hmm... - Christy in CO 9:13 Jul 8 (0)

Where is the place to start in TOG if you need to cover US History? m - StaceyinLA 8:29 Jul 6 (4)

• American history pretty much begins at Year 2 unit 3 with Jamestown. All other exploration which led to the settlement of America is found in Year 2 unit 2. nt - karenciavo 8:39 Jul 6 (3)
  • Well, I'm pretty much outta luck getting to use redesign then - WWYD about that?? nt - StaceyinLA 14:05 Jul 6 (2)
    • If I really felt TOG was what we needed to use I would start at the beginning of Year 2. I'm not that familiar with Notgrass, except that I think TOG would be a more in-depth study based on the fact that... - karenciavo 17:19 Jul 6 (1)
      • I totally agree with that fact, but, at this point, am just not sure how to fit it all in - m - StaceyinLA 5:19 Jul 7 (0)

Anyone use Chalkdust Precalculus... - Brenda in MA 7:29 Jul 6 (3)

• We've used it. - Cynde 8:27 Jul 6 (2)
  • Thanks .. and another question... - Brenda in MA 11:16 Jul 6 (1)
    • More answers - Cynde 14:04 Jul 6 (0)

Looking for a literary analysis of the biblical book of Job. Know any resources or helps? TIA..(nt) - Lesley 7:11 Jul 6 (4)

• Smarr has a booklet covering Job as literature - but I haven't used it myself. nt - Susie-Knits 12:24 Jul 6 (0)
• Peter Kreeft always does a great job, so maybe his book "Making Sense Out of Suffering" would fit the bill. He deals with Job too. (nt) - Janie 11:46 Jul 6 (0)
• Just thought you might be interested in this - Ann in KY 11:14 Jul 6 (0)
• Re: Looking for a literary analysis of the biblical book of Job. Know any resources or helps? TIA..(nt) - CynthiaOK 8:05 Jul 6 (0)

Teaching Textbooks okay for ultra conservative parents? <sm> - Pamela 5:35 Jul 6 (7)

• It is just a math curriculum. I am confused by this..... - Kelli in TN 10:01 Jul 6 (6)
  • Kelli---Possible explanations...>First, the stipulations... - Janet 16:13 Jul 6 (5)
    • Janet, I so appreciate you post of explanation though since I wasn't here myself....<sm> - Pamela 2:29 Jul 7 (1)
      • Pam, Thank you for your gracious response. You are so right about the teen humor/social issues being a problem in texts. I find that very unacceptable. I wonder if you could contact TT and ask them about the content of word problems, etc. I've found their customer service to be great. HTH's, Janet - Janet 6:22 Jul 7 (0)
    • I had no idea... - Kelli in TN 17:01 Jul 6 (2)
      • I recall it being rather non-religious, as opposed to Abeka, for example, but can't remember content of word problems, etc. This old brain.... nm - Janet 18:13 Jul 6 (1)
        • And, by non-religious, I don't mean anti-religious, of course! nm - Janet 18:14 Jul 6 (0)

Ugh!! I just can't decide which Latin Program to use. - Tina in ME 4:26 Jul 6 (2)

• Not to add another choice, but..... - Catherine in WI 9:23 Jul 6 (0)
• Cambridge is great! m - Cassie 8:39 Jul 6 (0)

Anyone's dc get through Analytical grammar and you realize....m - Busy Bee 1:55 Jul 6 (16)

• Thanks everyone!.....nt - Busy Bee 11:18 Jul 7 (0)
• using AG here and I think it is great.... - Peela 4:46 Jul 7 (0)
• We haven't finished it, but it is working very well for my 3 kiddos. You do not need JAG first if your kids have - m - StaceyinLA 7:11 Jul 6 (1)
  • I agree. you don't need JAG if you've been doing any grammar at all. - Deidre in GA 12:44 Jul 6 (0)
• You definitely do not need JAG if you have been doing R&S. - momof7 6:06 Jul 6 (9)
  • We have not done R & S...so what would you recommend? nt - Renna 6:26 Jul 6 (8)
    • Catherine in WI...would you chime in about AG and students w/o basic grammar skills? nt - Renna 7:12 Jul 6 (6)
      • Our AG Adventure.... - Catherine in WI 19:41 Jul 7 (5)
        • About getting assistance...more - Renna 20:33 Jul 7 (3)
          • well, I don't know.... - Catherine in WI 21:04 Jul 7 (2)
            • What would be the reasons you "wouldn't" recommend the program? more - Renna 7:26 Jul 8 (1)
              • So Sry, I didn't mean to imply that..... - Catherine in WI 8:16 Jul 8 (0)
        • Sry, need to clarify.... - Catherine in WI 19:59 Jul 7 (0)
    • Ultimately the question is do your children have a grammar background. - momof7 6:41 Jul 6 (0)
• I was thinking about doing AG, but now you have me wondering...more - Dee 5:38 Jul 6 (0)
• Some people have told me that you SHOULD do JAG first...more - Renna 5:35 Jul 6 (0)

When using Latin in the Christian Trivium on 11th grade.... - Yolanda 23:11 Jul 5 (0)

For those of you who have used/use WVWW, do you supplement with a separate writing curriculum? (m) - Marie in So. Ca. 21:28 Jul 5 (1)

• No, the program will walk the student through the writing process (m) - CynthiaOK 5:15 Jul 6 (0)

Jann in TX...Lial's inquiry....LONG - Robin in DFW 20:19 Jul 5 (7)

• THANKS to everyone for your help... we've made a decision... - Robin in DFW 12:54 Jul 6 (0)
• I agree with Lori... - Jann in TX 12:05 Jul 6 (0)
• Not Jann, but if your dd was able to finish Lial's BCM in less than 9 months, - Claire 10:03 Jul 6 (0)
• I think the problem is that you are treating the book like a homeschooling text (c: - LoriM 5:42 Jul 6 (3)
  • I think it's not so much the scheduling but the content.... - Robin in DFW 7:08 Jul 6 (2)
    • Well, I can answer as to the testing prep... - CynthiaOK 8:10 Jul 6 (0)
    • Oh, I see; I thought it was an implementation question - LoriM 8:10 Jul 6 (0)

Lightning Lit Medieval Lit vs Brit Lit for 8th grader (m) - Gwen in VA 19:33 Jul 5 (3)

• Thanks! nt - Gwen in VA 13:35 Jul 6 (0)
• I am using the Medieval Lit right now with my 7th and 11th graders.... - Mommyfaithe 13:11 Jul 6 (0)
• It looks pretty heavy for a typical 8th grader...IMHO.. - Susie-Knits 12:32 Jul 6 (0)

Atelier Art - Renna 16:46 Jul 5 (2)

• Re: Atelier Art - Brenda in MA 17:16 Jul 5 (1)
  • Re: Atelier Art - Dee 18:54 Jul 6 (0)

Conceptail Physic a High School Program Vs Conceptual Physic s(for college) - Coffee Bean 16:40 Jul 5 (4)

• They cover just about the same content (m) - CynthiaOK 5:17 Jul 6 (2)
  • Thanks - any suggestions about where to look for helps? - Coffee Bean 15:25 Jul 6 (1)
    • I found everything on E-bay or Half.com (nt) - CynthiaOK 5:57 Jul 7 (0)
• Ugh, I hate this laptop keyboard (nt) - Coffee Bean 16:42 Jul 5 (0)

Has anyone used BJU SPANISH 2 DVD ? - Laurie Ann 15:49 Jul 5 (0)

Jacobs Algebra video lessons? - Annie G 15:13 Jul 5 (7)

• Kingdom Tutors -- link inside. It's a computer CD, not DVD...(more) - HeatherC (Canada) 20:13 Jul 5 (3)
  • Hi, I talked to the folks that made the CD's. - Jan P. 21:08 Jul 6 (1)
    • And that method is perfect for my friend. - Annie G 6:45 Jul 7 (0)
  • Thanks! I was starting to think I imagined the whole thing.g - Annie G 6:05 Jul 6 (0)
• Was it askdrcallahan.com? They have videos for Jacobs Geom., but I haven't seen them (yet). nt - Laurel in CA 18:41 Jul 5 (1)
  • Re: Was it askdrcallahan.com? They have videos for Jacobs Geom., but I haven't seen them (yet). nt - Annie G 19:22 Jul 5 (0)
• Re: Jacobs Algebra video lessons? - Pam L 17:43 Jul 5 (0)

Doubts I Can Do This - Kerri 13:44 Jul 5 (8)

• Everyone has said so many good things... - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 7:56 Jul 6 (0)
• One of the things that made me more confident - Ruth in Canada 6:18 Jul 6 (0)
• Outside help is the key... - Michelle in GA 5:15 Jul 6 (0)
• I never planned to homeschool... - LoriM 16:34 Jul 5 (0)
• Oh, well. Join the club. I haven't met a single homeschool mom who thought she could do it well enough. - Jean in Wisc 14:19 Jul 5 (2)
  • Hm. When I go back and read this, it does not sound so very incouraging. LOL! I didn't mean it to sound that way! - Jean in Wisc 14:55 Jul 5 (1)
    • No, it does sound encouraging! And LoriM is so right (m) - Michelle in MO 16:53 Jul 5 (0)
• I feel it! - Laurel in CA 14:16 Jul 5 (0)

Two World History texts, two students, which would you assign? - Laurel in CA 12:59 Jul 5 (2)

• Thanks, Carmen! Anybody else? It's hard to have a POLL of one, LOL! nt - Laurel in CA 14:08 Jul 6 (0)
• HO for the 8th AND 10th grader or HO for the 8th grader & PoH for the 10th grader. nm - Carmen & Co. 13:32 Jul 5 (0)

Geography as a subject? - Susan VA 12:51 Jul 5 (1)

• I always had extra programs added to my years for geography. - Jean in Wisc 12:56 Jul 5 (0)

I posted on the sale boards, but I want to post to you guys too; I am going to be needing TT Pre-algebra, Algebra I & Geometry. If anyone is going to be selling these in the next month, PLEASE e-mail me (e-mail inside) - StaceyinLA 12:39 Jul 5 (1)

• I think I have a pre-algebra - still need Algebra I and Geometry - anyone?? nt - StaceyinLA 7:12 Jul 6 (0)

Time spent with a high schooler - Melissa 12:36 Jul 5 (4)

• Reading and analytical writing can also be done (m) - Liz CA 22:10 Jul 5 (0)
• I think my 8th/9th grader worked that hard last year - Ruth in Canada 14:25 Jul 5 (0)
• Subjects we dropped at the beginning of middle of 9th grade -- - Gwen in VA 14:21 Jul 5 (0)
• I don't think we did *anything* every day... - LoriM 13:53 Jul 5 (0)

Yearly Plan - Chalkdust Algebra????? - Andrea 12:30 Jul 5 (1)

• Well... - Hoggirl 7:05 Jul 6 (0)

Is it OK to overlap the end of Algebra 1 with the beginning of Geometry????? - Pam L 11:45 Jul 5 (13)

• Thanks everyone!!! I have decided to buy Geometry start that while she finishs Al 1 in Sept............Thanks again.. NT - Pam L 9:57 Jul 6 (1)
  • That should be : buy Geometry AND start that while she finishs Al 1 in Sept............Thanks again.. NT - Pam L 9:58 Jul 6 (0)
• Several years ago... - Margaret in CO 20:59 Jul 5 (4)
  • That is a good idea.... Anyone else do Algebra and Geometry at the same time?? nt - Pam L 8:28 Jul 6 (3)
    • In my HS it was common for the college prep kids to do Algebra II & geometry the same year. nt - Kathy in md 9:12 Jul 6 (0)
    • My daughter will be doing that this coming year - m - StaceyinLA 8:33 Jul 6 (1)
      • OK... good info...thanks for sharing.... NT - Pam L 9:54 Jul 6 (0)
• Another possibility might be to do Algebra 2 this fall and Geometry the year thereafter. (nm) - Kareni 18:47 Jul 5 (1)
  • hum... another good idea. Thanks. nt - Pam L 8:30 Jul 6 (0)
• Overlapping should not be a problem - Maverick 13:41 Jul 5 (1)
  • OK... I think I agree to NOT double up on Algebra... it may be best to just take longer to finish it. NT - Pam L 8:32 Jul 6 (0)
• It's probably ok to overlap - Ruth in Canada 13:14 Jul 5 (0)
• more information... she is NOT *slacking*.... (more inside) - Pam L 11:52 Jul 5 (0)

Omnibus vs. Tapestry of Grace opinions....reviews...thoughts, PLEASE! - Vickie 10:33 Jul 5 (21)

• I used Omnibus I with TOG year 1 last year... - karenciavo 11:34 Jul 5 (18)
  • Well, I saved that one for sure! I no nothing about Omnibus..... - LisaWA 20:26 Jul 6 (0)
  • What an incredibly helpful post! - Lisa Kjeld...in CA 19:13 Jul 5 (0)
  • Karen..please help me understand TOG...more - Renna 16:43 Jul 5 (7)
    • I have to agree about the website format.... - Gail 21:34 Jul 10 (1)
      • TOG worth every penny for us - Rhonda 18:04 Jul 16 (0)
    • Wow, TOG is much more than the World Book notes... - karenciavo 20:11 Jul 5 (2)
      • Again.... saved this link.... Im so glad you posted this..... What a great explanation.... nt - LisaWa 20:27 Jul 6 (0)
      • Re: Wow, TOG is much more than the World Book notes... - Jana(NC) 5:38 Jul 6 (0)
    • I guess my interest is piqued because I simply don't know what books to choose.... - Rhondabee 17:42 Jul 5 (1)
      • Oh, if you know of or have your own alternative lit list, I'd love to look at it... - Rhondabee 17:45 Jul 5 (0)
  • Karen, there has been so much discussion about using TOG.... - Rhondabee 13:26 Jul 5 (7)
    • Not Karen, but I used it in high school for the first time...(m) - Kathleen 15:06 Jul 5 (4)
      • Perhaps with the newer versions - some of the book suggestions for rhetoric were far too easy, IMO - Kris 17:04 Jul 5 (3)
        • I agree with you to an extent...(m) - Kathleen 18:52 Jul 5 (2)
          • Yes, Redesign has much more analysis and more Great Book selections... - Karenciavo 19:40 Jul 5 (1)
            • I'm talking about year two above. nt - karenciavo 20:16 Jul 5 (0)
    • I have not taught myself with TOG, I wish I had, but I haven't... - karenciavo 13:53 Jul 5 (1)
      • Very reassuring. Thanks for sharing so much of yourself here! nt - Rhondabee 14:38 Jul 5 (0)
• Re: Omnibus vs. Tapestry of Grace - Kris 11:34 Jul 5 (1)
  • Re: Omnibus vs. Tapestry of Grace - Brenda From Tenn 13:58 Jul 6 (0)

Jean in Wisc - Quiver0f10 10:20 Jul 5 (2)

• Hm. Try this. - Jean in Wisc 11:21 Jul 5 (1)
  • Yes! It worked! Thank you so much! nt - Quiver0f10 12:10 Jul 5 (0)

Looking for a writing program to go with an online literature class.... - Merry 10:07 Jul 5 (6)

• Re: Looking for a writing program to go with an online literature class.... - Mary in WA 18:07 Jul 8 (1)
  • That looks helpful. I bookmarked this site. Thanks!nt - Merry 4:55 Jul 9 (0)
• As per their writing website, "Writing for the College-bound (m) - Sandra in FL 22:41 Jul 5 (1)
  • I would love that class but unfortunately, our budget won't allow it.:(nt - Merry 4:54 Jul 6 (0)
• No program, but here's what we are doing . . . (m) - Tina in Ouray 17:29 Jul 5 (1)
  • The Lively Art of Writing looks good but my goodness, .the Writing and Thinking book is quite expensive and the Amazon.com doesn't say anything about it. Could you give me an idea of what it's about? Thanks. nt - Merry 20:52 Jul 6 (0)

Can you help me make this science decision for upcoming 8th grader? more... - Christy in CO 9:50 Jul 5 (1)

• Something else I'm thinking of... - Christy in CO 11:03 Jul 5 (0)

Need help with a probability/area problem (Foerster's) - Laurie4b 9:38 Jul 5 (1)

• The way I'd do it.... - erica 10:37 Jul 5 (0)

Has anyone used Sonlight's American Govt. book by Carson? (sm) - Liz CA 8:37 Jul 5 (0)

Son did placement for TT pre-algebra (m) - StaceyinLA 7:38 Jul 5 (4)

• I think TT covers these things very well... - Christy in CO 10:05 Jul 5 (0)
• I sold my TT PreAlgebra, but I think it covers all the things you listed. (nm) - Deb in PA 9:42 Jul 5 (1)
  • That's what I was thinking too. TT PA first semester is very much cover of basic math. - Lh 11:13 Jul 5 (0)
• Re: Son did placement for TT pre-algebra (m) - Cindy in WA 9:34 Jul 5 (0)

Anyone familiar with "Traditions and Encounters"? - Ruth in Canada 5:34 Jul 5 (0)

Curriculum suggestions for a new homeschooler - 14 years old? - Linda Maher (Australia) 4:23 Jul 5 (6)

• Have you looked at Trisms? We're using it with ... - Linda in NM 6:47 Jul 7 (0)
• I am slightly confused by the foreign grade systems...... - momof7 6:30 Jul 5 (1)
  • Galore park has very few products for that age - they are mostly for age 10 to 13 - Laura in China 19:34 Jul 5 (0)
• I didn't begin hs'ing my dd until she was 15. We started... - Brit 5:08 Jul 5 (0)
• Are you looking for parochial or non? nm - Catherine in WI 4:55 Jul 5 (0)
• Whoops! Typed my full name - oh, well - clicked the wrong button! nt - Linda (Australia) 4:23 Jul 5 (0)

Suggestion needed to get 8th grade son done with Pre-Alg before September...........he is slacking and only about 1/2 done on Aleks...... - Rachel 23:18 Jul 4 (5)

• When my son "slacks" in math - Jean in Wisc. 1:26 Jul 5 (0)
• If he is slacking already . . - Lh 23:37 Jul 4 (3)
  • Well.....what he's doing is finding excuses to get distracted.... - Rachel 19:02 Jul 5 (2)
    • Have you thought of measuring concepts mastered or percent completed from day-to-day vs time? nm - Janet 5:27 Jul 6 (1)
      • What is his average concepts per hour now? - Lh 10:52 Jul 13 (0)

Artististic Pursuits - Lee 19:58 Jul 4 (5)

• Feedback on AP - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 8:11 Jul 5 (0)
• Re: Artististic Pursuits - percytruffle 7:07 Jul 5 (3)
  • Re: Artististic Pursuits..other ideas? - Lee 10:05 Jul 5 (2)
    • Another resource I like a lot and have experience using... - percytruffle 16:30 Jul 5 (0)
    • Re: Artististic Pursuits..other ideas? - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 11:04 Jul 5 (0)

Choosing a world history textbook for a Christian private school...... - Janie 19:14 Jul 4 (5)

• Pageant of World History - StaceyL in Canada 19:43 Jul 4 (3)
  • I've also seen online (used) a TM for POWH.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 6:12 Jul 5 (2)
    • Stacey, - Janie 9:21 Jul 5 (1)
      • Janie, I'll e-mail you.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:44 Jul 5 (0)
• Streams of Civilization would work. nt - Ellie 19:41 Jul 4 (0)

Anyone have a review on the high school level of Rainbow Science, the Spectrum? Also, any reviews on their Bridge Math level? thanks.nt - home'scool 18:55 Jul 4 (0)

What literature will you add to Streams of Civilization curr? - Yolanda 16:14 Jul 4 (4)

• Just purchased Beautiful Feet History/Literature for Highschool... - k 19:23 Jul 10 (0)
• Re: What literature will you add to Streams of Civilization curr? - Christine 15:17 Jul 6 (0)
• Look at Beautiful Feet lists - they use Streams of Civilization as a spine. And build from there. - nt - Susie-Knits 11:28 Jul 5 (1)
  • Thank you! nt - Yolanda 14:38 Jul 5 (0)

Pre-Algebra again - has anyone used any resources from MathReal.com? It looks interesting (link inside) - CynthiaOK 16:13 Jul 4 (4)

• Oops - it's MathRealm.com (nt) - CynthiaOK 16:14 Jul 4 (3)
  • No narration! more - Lee 19:42 Jul 4 (2)
    • Yes, it is strange there is no narration. more - Renna 19:59 Jul 4 (1)
      • OK, thanks for the info. (nt) - CynthiaOK 6:48 Jul 5 (0)

I put our transcript on my blog. Link inside. - Jean in Wisc 13:46 Jul 4 (6)

• You are welcome. I just realized some of the column widths did not transfer correctly. I'll work on it after I get the cow manure covered clothing gets off my body and I get through the shower. Yuck, yuck. nt - Jean in Wisc 8:28 Jul 5 (1)
  • What a well rounded woman you are. :o) nt - K-FL 6:43 Jul 12 (0)
• Thank you for sharing this! nt - Susan in TN 8:17 Jul 5 (0)
• THANK YOU!!!! You have greatly improved.... - DB in NJ 7:38 Jul 5 (0)
• Grrrr. Link inside. - Jean in Wisc. 13:47 Jul 4 (1)
  • I suppose I could add that if you print it, it should print to one page. nt - Jean in Wisc 13:48 Jul 4 (0)

DVD Spanish or other suggestions????? - Laurie Ann 12:41 Jul 4 (1)

• Link, comparison of Spanish Curriculum options - Paula H 0:25 Jul 5 (0)

World Geography for Self-Education - Luanne N. 12:39 Jul 4 (1)

• Currently loving the free class on Itunes U! nm - Catherine in Wi 15:36 Jul 4 (0)

Favorite ink and paper dictionary for high school students? TIA - Janet 12:31 Jul 4 (4)

• Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. Mine's 11th ed. nt - Anna 13:30 Jul 4 (3)
  • I second this. Great book!!! nm - Catherine in WI 15:36 Jul 4 (2)
    • I'm ordering! Thanks to you both. nm - Janet 15:55 Jul 4 (0)
    • I'm ordering! Thanks to you both. nm - Janet 15:55 Jul 4 (0)

X-Post to K-8 Board - Walch Publishing Power Basics - Hoggirl 12:15 Jul 4 (0)

Sorry if this is a redundant question, but, how does the Thinkwell program work? - Jan P. 10:13 Jul 4 (2)

• We like it - Linda in VA 21:07 Jul 4 (1)
  • Thanks! (nt) - Jan P. 12:47 Jul 5 (0)

Grammar woes again.... - Catherine in WI 10:13 Jul 4 (8)

• Catherine.....here is how I would explain the entire sentence..... - momof7 18:24 Jul 4 (3)
  • Thanks for the help....m - Catherine in WI 19:05 Jul 4 (1)
    • To ease your fears.....yes, subj comp and pred nom are the same thing. :) nt - momof7 19:26 Jul 4 (0)
  • Here are some examples...... - momof7 18:34 Jul 4 (0)
• I think what we should have done in this case.... - Catherine in WI 11:40 Jul 4 (0)
• I think part of the problem is that... - Janet in WA 11:14 Jul 4 (0)
• Here is a list of linking verbs - Camilla in VA 11:11 Jul 4 (0)
• I'm sure others can give a better answer, but it 'links' grandson to slave, the predicate nominative. (m) - Debbie in Ohio 10:30 Jul 4 (0)

Complete information for "Teaching the Essay"? - leslie in tx 9:51 Jul 4 (3)

• I'd love to hear someone's review on Teaching the Essay. Please post! nt - Jaya 11:35 Jul 7 (0)
• It's available at www.analyticalgrammar.com (nt) - Brenda in MA 10:53 Jul 4 (1)
  • THANK you! nt - leslie in tx 16:39 Jul 4 (0)

I'm in possession of our new BJU Biology student textbooks - they're huge paperbacks! How can I cover these to make them last? (I have a son who is a page curler) (nt) - CynthiaOK 9:25 Jul 4 (6)

• Thanks! I'll look at Brodard. I've used contact paper in the past but I'm not too good at getting it smooth-guess I'm "contact paper application" impaired. (nt) - CynthiaOK 15:16 Jul 4 (0)
• You can also order heavy duty library-quality protection from Brodart.com nt - Susan in TN 13:00 Jul 4 (3)
  • Ack! Too many choices! What would be best for a large SB that will get tossed around (nt) - CynthiaOK 15:32 Jul 4 (1)
    • I'm going to try their Crystal Shield Book Savers - easy to fit and reusable. nt - Susan in TN 8:13 Jul 5 (0)
  • Well, here's an embarrassing story... - Susan in TN 13:25 Jul 4 (0)
• I use clear contact paper to cover all our pbs - works well for us. nt - Susie-Knits 11:10 Jul 4 (0)

Spanish Recommendations - Alicia 9:24 Jul 4 (4)

• Link, comparison of Spanish Curriculum options - Paula H 0:25 Jul 5 (2)
  • Thank you Paula and Anna. What has worked for you? More... - Alicia 7:54 Jul 5 (0)
  • Paula.... - Anna 5:10 Jul 5 (0)
• Neither one! I'd rather go with Switched on Schoolhouse or PowerGlide. Both of these teach adequate grammar. nt - Anna 13:34 Jul 4 (0)

Has anyone arranged their transcripts differently than by grade?? (more) - dairy mom 8:27 Jul 4 (6)

• We did it by subject - all colleges accepted them for #1dc, #2dc. - maryalice 22:13 Jul 4 (0)
• We did it by subject--and got accepted into every college we applied. - Jean in Wisc 13:08 Jul 4 (1)
  • By subject here as well. nt - percytruffle 7:10 Jul 5 (0)
• Ours were organized by subject area. All colleges accepted them with no problem... - Janet in WA 9:18 Jul 4 (2)
  • The reason I organized our transcripts by subject area... - Janet in WA 11:35 Jul 5 (1)
    • Also... - Janet in WA 11:50 Jul 5 (0)

We are in Tx so we need to do a year of World Geography. What do you recommend?.... - MelodyInTx 8:06 Jul 4 (7)

• We're in Texas also - Melissa 12:42 Jul 5 (0)
• Just checking in... - Valerie(TX) 11:13 Jul 4 (3)
  • Thanks Valerie.... - MelodyInTx 17:26 Jul 4 (2)
    • Unfortunately, Texas Public Schools *can* and *do* discriminate against homeschoolers. . . - Carmen & Co. 22:17 Jul 4 (1)
      • Just asking, 'cuz I'm new in Texas... - Ellie 20:32 Jul 6 (0)
• Runkle for physical, Kapit for political, National Geographic for fun. ;-) - leslie in tx 10:01 Jul 4 (1)
  • Thanks Leslie, yes I got the coloring book based on your last recommendation. LOL.. I was looking at Trail Guide World.nm - MelodyInTx 17:28 Jul 4 (0)

Can I have clarification about weighted grades, please - mooooom 7:00 Jul 4 (1)

• You are right. - Cheryl B in VA 7:32 Jul 4 (0)

How would you transition from Teaching Textbooks to a more comprehensive Algebra? - Lisa Kjeld...in CA 21:06 Jul 3 (1)

• Lisa, what grade is he in? - Quiver0f10 6:37 Jul 4 (0)

Are the Life of Fred math courses REALLY complete, stand-alone courses? If so, I may have found an answer to a prayer. Could anyone share experience with them? Thanks (nt) - RAS in Oh 19:16 Jul 3 (6)

• Thank you very much for the info. Definitely NOT a math expert here, so maybe I should keep looking. nt - RAS in Oh 20:26 Jul 5 (0)
• well... - MaryM 8:18 Jul 4 (3)
  • We did the Algebra book just as review and my son decided if he hadn't already had algebra there is NO WAY he would have 'gotten it' by the Life of Fred book....(nt) - Pam 9:33 Jul 4 (2)
    • Do you think it would work backwards? IOW, would Life of Fred Algebra be a good intro. to Algebra for a younger student (nt) - CynthiaOK 9:57 Jul 4 (1)
      • what I meant was, my son didnt think he could have learned the concepts from the Life of Fred book. We had bought it just to review over the summer and see if we wanted to use it for Geometry. We decided not to. (nt) - Pam 19:31 Jul 4 (0)
• It's a regular Algebra course. :-) - Lh 19:18 Jul 3 (0)

some overlap for high school...???? - Pam L 13:59 Jul 3 (1)

• Somewhat, yes. - leslie in tx 14:05 Jul 3 (0)

I need motivation and enthusiasm to finish planning for next year.... - Pam L 13:52 Jul 3 (3)

• Here is what I've done... - Ang in TX 6:38 Jul 5 (0)
• First of all, I hope you're feeling better soon! - Jenny in Florida 16:22 Jul 3 (1)
  • Jenny.... thanks for the detailed response.... - Pam l 16:31 Jul 3 (0)

Spectrum Chemistry?? Any users? What do you think? How does this compare to Apologia or other more mainstream texts? Thanks in advance!! nt - StaceyinLA 13:45 Jul 3 (1)

• Re: Spectrum Chemistry?? Any users? What do you think? How does this compare to Apologia or other more mainstream texts? Thanks in advance!! nt - cindy linstad 0:11 Jul 6 (0)

Help deciding where to put my son in TT - m - StaceyinLA 12:45 Jul 3 (2)

• Re: Help deciding where to put my son in TT - m - Pam L 13:41 Jul 3 (0)
• I just made this very decision for my dd (m) - Gina CO 13:33 Jul 3 (0)

Apologia Biology vs Holt or other secular text - Diana 12:15 Jul 3 (12)

• Singapore might be another one to consdier (M) - MaryM 9:53 Jul 4 (3)
  • Mary -- did your child take the bio SAT-II after Singapore? (m) - Gwen in VA 10:15 Jul 4 (2)
    • He did but we also used Miller and Levine and some Thinkwell lectures. - MaryM 13:23 Jul 4 (1)
      • Thank you! nt - Gwen in VA 10:55 Jul 5 (0)
• Well, I can comment on our experience with Apologia and then college Adv. Chemistry - Kris 6:50 Jul 4 (0)
• I'm not sure you can find such a text! Campbell's is guilty of the same 'attempts to persuade.' - leslie in tx 20:31 Jul 3 (3)
  • Thanks Leslie and Kris - Diana 7:28 Jul 4 (1)
    • Just be forewarned, Campbell's is a BIG text! - leslie in tx 9:46 Jul 4 (0)
  • I agree with this comment - Kim in ON 4:27 Jul 4 (0)
• Check out Campbell's Biology. It's a well-known AP text. nt - Gwen in VA 14:07 Jul 3 (0)
• Apologia Biology is not a secular text. nt - Pam L 13:42 Jul 3 (1)
  • Sorry I wasn't clear, Pam - Diana 15:17 Jul 3 (0)

June 9 ACT scores with Writing arrived in the mail today (nt) - LoriM 12:14 Jul 3 (2)

• Oh and for anyone that hasn't gotten their scores from 6/9 yet and didn't pay to see them online, the online scores for 6/9 are now available for free (nt) - Jan in MO 14:12 Jul 3 (0)
• My dd got hers (without writing) last Monday (6/25). They seem to have processed the 6/9 test very promptly! (nt) - Jan in MO 14:11 Jul 3 (0)

Anyone in Minneapolis/St Paul area want to go to the Police concert tonight? - Catherine in WI 11:37 Jul 3 (1)

• Forgot to mention, pay what you want for them they won't be used anyway. - Catherine in WI 11:41 Jul 3 (0)

Question about community college and the SAT?? - Michele in NC 11:31 Jul 3 (8)

• Depends... - GVA 5:49 Jul 4 (0)
• Our colleges look at the CC .. and, in fact, in Virginia.... - Kelly in VA 4:46 Jul 4 (3)
  • Kelly, this is terrific news! Is there a website that spells out the details? tia - Chris in VA 6:13 Jul 4 (2)
    • Here ya go... - Kelly in VA 9:35 Jul 4 (1)
      • Here's a more comprehensive list of requirements... - Kelly in VA 9:38 Jul 4 (0)
• here the Univ looks at CC, not high sch. - Lh 19:16 Jul 3 (0)
• My dd used her SAT scores to exempt her from the COMPASS test (for placement) - LoriM 12:19 Jul 3 (1)
  • I wish our cc's in WA would do this. - Maverick 10:51 Jul 4 (0)

I know I asked this before, but I lost the info. I need an easy fine art study for a 17 yo who isn't interested in it LOL - Quiver0f10 9:57 Jul 3 (12)

• Jean, you're here! - Sue C 5:09 Jul 4 (1)
  • Done! :-) nt - Quiver0f10 6:16 Jul 4 (0)
• now, Quiver, I think it was *because* you asked this that I found the Walch Publishing books... - Nicole M 16:51 Jul 3 (1)
  • Yes! This is the info I had lost LOL ! Thank you, I checked and Amazon does carry this and the workbook. nt - Quiver0f10 19:21 Jul 3 (0)
• Hewitt Homeschooling ( sellers of the LIghtning Lit programs) carries an inexpensive history of art syllabus to accompany Gombrich's The Story of Art.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:25 Jul 3 (7)
  • I bought this to try in the fall. If you have specific questions, I can try to answer them. -nt - Susie-Knits 10:29 Jul 3 (6)
    • Thank you! How many chapters are there and do you plan to use this over a semester? nt - Quiver0f10 13:26 Jul 3 (5)
      • Re: Thank you! How many chapters are there and do you plan to use this over a semester? nt - Susie-Knits 18:04 Jul 3 (4)
        • Is the Story of Art chronological? Thanks (nt) - Laura in China 2:18 Jul 4 (2)
          • yes it is. -(nt) - Susie-Knits 7:58 Jul 4 (1)
            • Thanks (nt) - Laura in China 4:30 Jul 5 (0)
        • Thank you, I appreciate the info! nt - Quiver0f10 19:18 Jul 3 (0)

My son says he doesn't get "Scientific Notation" what can I use to help him get this to prepare for Chemistry? nt - Quiver0f10 8:51 Jul 3 (8)

• This should be available in almost every Algebra textbook....... - Catherine in WI 15:07 Jul 4 (0)
• "Bridge Math" booklet is a great prep for chem and cover sci notation (m) - MaryM 10:06 Jul 3 (6)
  • If your child is good at Algebra...is this necessary? Or... - Lyn 14:05 Jul 6 (0)
  • I just received mine for dd, and it appears to be just what we need! m - Kris 6:53 Jul 4 (1)
    • Thanks for the review! I am looking forward to getting ours nt - Quiver0f10 7:06 Jul 4 (0)
  • Just wanted to add, we checked it out and it looks perfect for what we need. It's on the way! Thanks again :-) nt - Quiver0f10 10:21 Jul 3 (1)
    • Great! nt - MaryM 10:38 Jul 3 (0)
  • Thank you! nt - Quiver0f10 10:16 Jul 3 (0)

StaceyL - have you looked at Life of Fred books? - CynthiaOK 8:40 Jul 3 (2)

• Thanks, Cynthia. I've glanced at these before and decided now to order ... - StaceyL in Canada 14:50 Jul 4 (1)
  • HA! Just discovered that the link I promised didn't post - sheesh! (nt) - CynthiaOK 15:14 Jul 4 (0)

PLEASE HELP...MATH...topic du jour...I have more questions re: TT, Lial's & Saxon Algebras and beyond.... - Robin in DFW 8:28 Jul 3 (9)

• A different experience - Karin 10:49 Jul 5 (0)
• Re: PLEASE HELP...MATH...topic du jour...I have more questions re: TT, Lial's & Saxon Algebras and beyond.... - Veronica in VA 17:12 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: PLEASE HELP...MATH...topic du jour...I have more questions re: TT, Lial's & Saxon Algebras and beyond.... - Pam L 10:06 Jul 3 (2)
  • Pam...thanks... - Robin in DFW 10:16 Jul 3 (1)
    • Sometimes "gut" feelings about what fits best..... - Pam L 13:46 Jul 3 (0)
• I don't know if I can be of much help, but - m - StaceyinLA 8:40 Jul 3 (3)
  • Stacey...thanks... - Robin in DFW 10:20 Jul 3 (2)
    • If your dd thinks that TT over teaches, what about ChalkDust?.... - Kathy in MD 14:50 Jul 3 (0)
    • Yeah, hubby's not too thrilled about that purchase, but I think it'll be worth it!! I agree that good explanations are a positive at this level, and I like the more simplistic terms to start off with - nt - StaceyinLA 12:42 Jul 3 (0)

What would you add to Light. Lit "Speeches" -- - Maura in NY 8:05 Jul 3 (0)

Best ideas for 10th and 8th graders who just cannot write well at all? I do have Teaching the Essay and one other one from her (Research Paper??) as well. Would this be a start? - nt - StaceyinLA 8:00 Jul 3 (8)

• Re: Best ideas for 10th and 8th graders who just cannot write well at all? I do have Teaching the Essay and one other one from her (Research Paper??) as well. Would this be a start? - nt - Barbra 5:20 Jul 4 (1)
  • I am glad to hear your good thoughts on BW. My 15 yr old writing-resistant ds (m) - Needleroozer 14:18 Jul 9 (0)
• Here is a bit of an answer I posted before answering questions about Teaching the Essay and other writing programs.... - Catherine in WI 18:19 Jul 3 (0)
• Stacey, may I have title and author info for the Teaching the Essay resource? - leslie in tx 14:00 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: Best ideas for 10th and 8th graders who just cannot write well at all? I do have Teaching the Essay and one other one from her (Research Paper??) as well. Would this be a start? - nt - Pam L 10:10 Jul 3 (1)
  • I'll second the IEW recommendation! (nt) - JudyW 17:15 Jul 3 (0)
• Yes, I think that "Teaching the Essay" would be great-very step by step nt - Leah 8:57 Jul 3 (0)
• Put That in Writing 1 helped my 8th grader quite a bit last year. nt - Debbie in Ohio 8:36 Jul 3 (0)

Experienced High School Moms- Help - Laurie Ann 7:51 Jul 3 (7)

• I copied my University of South Carolina transcript layout... - LoriM 12:21 Jul 3 (3)
  • I did this too. - Jan P. 18:41 Jul 3 (2)
    • I went to USC Sumter!! GRIN! - LoriM 4:51 Jul 5 (1)
      • How cool! And, it's a small world!! - Jan P. 17:50 Jul 5 (0)
• I use the ones from Donna Young ( link) - Quiver0f10 8:48 Jul 3 (0)
• I used the template from Jeanne Gowan Dennis' book...(m) - Kathleen 8:06 Jul 3 (0)
• I used Transcript Pro, and - m - StaceyinLA 7:58 Jul 3 (0)

Does anyone know of a money management class for high school - something other than Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace For the Next Generation too expensive. - Judy 7:50 Jul 3 (6)

• You might want to peek at.....m - Catherine in WI 15:34 Jul 4 (0)
• Thank YOU! - Judy 6:52 Jul 4 (0)
• FPNG on sale for $74.99 right now (m) - Heather in WA 8:28 Jul 3 (0)
• How about Money Matters for Teens with workbook? (nt) - Melissa in CA 8:24 Jul 3 (2)
  • Ds did this last year with a co-op group and really enjoyed it. nt - ereks mom 20:18 Jul 3 (0)
  • I just bought this to use with our co-op and I really like it - Quiver0f10 8:49 Jul 3 (0)

Is both Latin and Spanish necessary? - Angela inNC 7:08 Jul 3 (9)

• No. We dropped Latin in favor of Spanish. nt - Ria 7:32 Jul 3 (1)
  • We did the same thing... - Kelly in VA 10:15 Jul 3 (0)
• I require 1 year of high school Latin and then we move into Spanish - Jean in Wisc 7:25 Jul 3 (6)
  • I require 1 year of high school Latin and then they choose... - Holly S/NC 10:37 Jul 3 (0)
  • This is quite true! Just one question . . . - Kris 8:35 Jul 3 (4)
    • This is exactly what we do (one year Latin, then Spanish), and because I had four years of Spanish... - LoriM 13:14 Jul 3 (0)
    • Our reasons for Spanish - Linda in VA 11:59 Jul 3 (0)
    • So far, I've had no child who wanted to learn any language. I majored in Spanish oh-so-many years ago. So I picked Spanish. :-) nt - Jean in Wisc 11:34 Jul 3 (0)
    • I learned Spanish in school, too, and tried to steer my girls that way but my oldest preferred French. She is still pursuing French in college. nt - Anna 9:36 Jul 3 (0)

Trying to coordinate Apologia Chemistry & Teaching Co. Chemistry - SharonK 6:46 Jul 3 (1)

• We are trying that plus Cyber Ed... - Susan M in WA 12:46 Jul 3 (0)

In Histoy Odyssey Ancients Level III - do you like the spine... - Christy in CO 6:42 Jul 3 (2)

• We Used HO through middle school and LOVED them... - Catherine in WI 2:56 Jul 4 (0)
• I think WTM does recommend Roberts, for supplementing. I found it ok, but - Chris in VA 11:37 Jul 3 (0)

x-post: If you are going to the Veritas Academy Teacher Training would you please email me?... - kaenciavo 5:40 Jul 3 (1)

• I wish I was hearing Ryken too, but not me!! nt - Leah 8:58 Jul 3 (0)

Talking transcript: What's the difference between denotating a course Public Speaking or Rhetoric? - Osmosis Mom 5:08 Jul 3 (3)

• It depends on your audience - LoriM 5:21 Jul 3 (2)
  • Lori, that was extremely helpful. Thanks so much nt - Osmosis Mom 13:43 Jul 3 (1)
    • No problem; I was afraid I was too flippant! (c: (nt) - LoriM 14:44 Jul 3 (0)

More on math (sorry): does BJU have a Prealgebra course? If so, is it any good? What about A Beka? Anything?! Help!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 5:08 Jul 3 (18)

• I posted this below, didn't realize the conversation had moved.... another thought... - Catherine in WI 20:39 Jul 3 (0)
• My thoughts - Jan P. 18:58 Jul 3 (2)
  • Thanks, Jan.... - StaceyL in Canada 19:20 Jul 3 (1)
    • Artsy-thespians - Jan P. 7:53 Jul 4 (0)
• BJU Pre-algebra - LaJuana 8:37 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: More on math (sorry): does BJU have a Prealgebra course? If so, is it any good? What about A Beka? Anything?! Help!--nt - Michelle in GA 7:16 Jul 3 (0)
• Well, if you're simply gathering possibilities at this point....... - Robin NC 6:52 Jul 3 (0)
• broken record here, but we liked - Hoggirl 5:36 Jul 3 (6)
  • That's what I wanted to use... - StaceyL in Canada 10:18 Jul 3 (5)
    • Tell me more. - Jan P. 19:03 Jul 3 (4)
      • Here is what Dana Mosely of Chalkdust told me by e-mail... - StaceyL in Canada 19:13 Jul 3 (3)
        • Was there any timetable as to when Mr. Mosely would have this course ready? - Jan P. 8:07 Jul 4 (2)
          • Jan, the course is available now... - StaceyL in Canada 11:32 Jul 4 (1)
            • Thank you! (nt) - Jan P. 13:28 Jul 4 (0)
• BJU PreAlgebra is very textbook and rote... - LoriM 5:24 Jul 3 (1)
  • Agree with Lori.......... - Susan in VA 5:31 Jul 3 (0)
• I saw several Abeka pre-algebra sets on ebay yesterday (don't knw anything about it though :-) nt - CynthiaOK 5:23 Jul 3 (1)
  • ABeka Pre-Algebra is pretty good... - Jann in TX 6:52 Jul 3 (0)

Can you tell me the pros and cons to Weighted grades? If I dont do weighted grades, what is an alternative?...nt - Busy Bee 4:18 Jul 3 (5)

• About alternatives... - Janet in WA 9:05 Jul 4 (0)
• We use weighted grades to be competitive with the local schools' graduates - LoriM 12:48 Jul 3 (0)
• Same here - all the colleges we've talked to said they unweight grades so they would prefer we save them the trouble : ) nt - Linda in VA 12:01 Jul 3 (0)
• If a college wants weighted grades, they will convert unweighted grades themselves. I wouldn't use them. nm - LaJuana 8:38 Jul 3 (0)
• The biggest con to weighted grades that I can see is that none of the colleges to which our sons applied wanted them. nm - Janet in WA 7:18 Jul 3 (0)

I need book recommendations for learning about Credits/grades/transcripts...any suggestions? - Busy Bee 4:11 Jul 3 (3)

• High School @ Home: You Can Do It! - Jan P. 8:18 Jul 4 (0)
• Homeschooling Highschool by Jeanne Gowan Dennis. (nt) - Kathleen 8:08 Jul 3 (0)
• There is no text in the above post....nt - Busy Bee 4:12 Jul 3 (0)

Thanks, ladies!! - Kim in ON 4:08 Jul 3 (1)

• Congratulations to V. and to you, Kim; no doubt your input during those years at home was key to her academic success.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 13:11 Jul 3 (0)

Please remind me...What's the difference between Lial's Introductory Algebra versus Beginning Algebra texts? Also...(m) - Colleen 2:53 Jul 3 (2)

• Differences and number... - Jann in TX 7:22 Jul 3 (1)
  • Thank you, Jann! (nt) - Colleen 3:20 Jul 4 (0)

Belinda, thanks so much for the How to Write Reports book info below! nt - Jerriann 21:03 Jul 2 (0)

Momee, a question for you re my LL/TOG overkill post below..... - Jerriann 20:58 Jul 2 (1)

• Sorry, I was on a "anything school" related break, bliss I tell ya. - nomee 13:04 Jul 3 (0)

Life Prep for Teens - MelodyInTx 20:57 Jul 2 (0)

For those of you who use (or have used) LL 8, I've got a question for you. (m) - AmyCC 17:10 Jul 2 (10)

• What I'm doing... - erica 7:18 Jul 3 (0)
• Related question: How many hours of reading per week average in LL8? nt - AmyCC 18:53 Jul 2 (1)
  • We did the LL8 readings aloud together and it took... - Lori D. 23:29 Jul 2 (0)
• We're using Notgrass World History, which requires 13 extra books... I'm starting a speed reading program with my son this week! (nt) - Debbie in Ohio 18:32 Jul 2 (5)
  • Were you joking about the speed reading? I was thinking about doing the Evelyn Wood...m - Catherine in WI 20:19 Jul 2 (4)
    • I am quite serious... (m) - Debbie in Ohio 7:41 Jul 3 (3)
      • Googled SR4K and couldn't find......m, - Catherine in WI 14:52 Jul 3 (2)
        • Here's the link.... - Debbie in Ohio 18:07 Jul 3 (1)
          • Thanks!!! nm - Catherine in WI 5:36 Jul 5 (0)
• We do Sonlight in addition to LL8 so my dc read a lot of books. nm - Bev in B'ville 17:43 Jul 2 (0)

Reading Companion for Fifty Classics by James Stobaugh...has anyone used this? .. - Kelly on the prairie 11:16 Jul 2 (2)

• I bought it a long time ago, and personally, I don't think it's worth anything (m) - Veronica 16:22 Jul 2 (1)
  • thanks for the heads up! nt - Kelly on the prairie 19:27 Jul 2 (0)

Summer school has started here...and the natives are not happy.... - Laurel in CA 10:18 Jul 2 (11)

• We will be starting next week nt - Des 22:10 Jul 2 (0)
• We just started back with the official school year today, too, after a three week break. - Bev in B'ville 12:34 Jul 2 (0)
• My boys started back today with *just* math and spelling - you'd think they were working in the mines by their groaning (nt) - CynthiaOK 12:29 Jul 2 (0)
• LOL on the attitude! Ds gave an academy award winning performance this am over simply reading a good book. nt - LCGal 12:04 Jul 2 (0)
• *I* do not have the "oomph" for summer school.... - StaceyL in Canada 11:04 Jul 2 (4)
  • Oh..my..goodness....all that testosterone!!! Take some ear plugs :-) You're a brave woman! (nt) - CynthiaOK 12:43 Jul 2 (0)
  • I *do* understand that... - Laurel in CA 11:22 Jul 2 (2)
    • I hear what you're saying, Laurel.... - StaceyL in Canada 13:59 Jul 2 (1)
      • Yes, but all that testosterone!!! With 3 girls here, we have the *opposite* most of the time.... - Laurel in CA 15:09 Jul 2 (0)
• Same here. Fortunately though - Lh 10:37 Jul 2 (1)
  • LOL!! That is fast becoming my requirement also nt - Des 22:09 Jul 2 (0)

Kris-Lost Tools of Writing post from below - Leah 9:54 Jul 2 (5)

• Are all of the modules in the newest version? - Kendall 16:04 Jul 2 (4)
  • I have the newest version... - Leah 16:26 Jul 2 (3)
    • Leah - I like having the Cds and I am upgrading to 3.0. Do you know if I should upgrade the CDs too? Thanks. nt - karenciavo 17:56 Jul 2 (2)
      • I like them too. I will hear the new cd's next wk, so I'll let you know if they are really too different. nt - Leah 22:20 Jul 2 (1)
        • Thank you. nt - karenciavo 6:05 Jul 3 (0)

Omnibus and History of the Ancient World... - Becky in Mexico 9:42 Jul 2 (1)

• Just saw this book today, and was hoping to find out the same info... - LauraQ 12:15 Jul 2 (0)

WWYD? My son has taken a year of French and a year of Chinese. he is now a senior.... - Quiver0f10 8:32 Jul 2 (21)

• Have you moved? - Jan P. 19:01 Jul 2 (4)
  • Yes, we moved or he would be taking year 2 this year ( more) - Quiver0f10 20:14 Jul 2 (2)
    • Did you get the waiver? - Jan P. 7:56 Jul 4 (1)
      • We did get a waiver and he is taking 9 credit hours this semester nt - Quiver0f10 5:34 Jul 7 (0)
  • Grammar police! Don't shoot me for my bad grammar! nt - Jan P, 19:03 Jul 2 (0)
• Have you checked out Concordia Villages? - Carol in Cal. 13:08 Jul 2 (6)
  • Wow, this does look really nice. I don't know if we could do it this year though. I am saving it for future kids though! nt - Quiver0f10 14:45 Jul 2 (0)
  • Re: Have you checked out Concordia Villages? - CindyB/STL 13:32 Jul 2 (4)
    • Cindy, have your dc done this? If so, any advice, commnets? Thanks! nt - MaryM 16:37 Jul 2 (3)
      • Well my dd is going this year - CindyB?STL 17:23 Jul 2 (2)
        • Please do let us know-- - marianne 18:38 Jul 2 (0)
        • thanks! If would be great if you could tell us how it went when she is finished! nt - MaryM 17:53 Jul 2 (0)
• Couple of ideas . . . - Linda in VA 9:06 Jul 2 (6)
  • Have to say, I'd go the easy route if the need is for entrance requirements. sm - Sharon in MD 10:05 Jul 2 (1)
    • Sharon in MD - We are on the same wavelength - Linda in VA 12:07 Jul 3 (0)
  • Re: Couple of ideas . . . - Quiver0f10 10:00 Jul 2 (3)
    • Keystone has a Mandarian Chinese course they just added. You might be beyond that though? Link inside nt - MaryM 10:34 Jul 2 (2)
      • This looks great! But, I do think he is beyond this. I wish they had a level 2! nt - Quiver0f10 11:39 Jul 2 (0)
      • This looks great! But, I do think he is beyond this. I wish they had a level 2! nt - Quiver0f10 11:39 Jul 2 (0)
• Wellllll.... - Jean in Wisc 8:53 Jul 2 (1)
  • Re: Wellllll.... - Quiver0f10 10:02 Jul 2 (0)

Smarr Literature--9th Grade--What do you think? - Diana 8:14 Jul 2 (9)

• We've used SMARR.... Intro & Am Lit.... - Donna 7:01 Jul 3 (2)
  • Thanks, Donna - Diana 8:08 Jul 3 (1)
    • Diana.....late answer to your SMARR writing question.... - Donna 10:21 Jul 9 (0)
• Lightning Literature & Composition combines lit, comp, and writing... - Lori D. 9:18 Jul 2 (5)
  • Re: Lightning Literature & Composition combines lit, comp, and writing... - Sharon in Ontario 14:32 Jul 2 (3)
    • Hmmm... perhaps the 36-week schedule referred to the middle school... - Lori D. 16:31 Jul 2 (2)
      • Oh wait, I think I just found what you were looking at... - Lori D. 16:45 Jul 2 (1)
        • Re: Oh wait, I think I just found what you were looking at... - Sharon in Ontario 11:33 Jul 3 (0)
  • Thanks, Lori! I'll look at LL more closely. nt - Diana 9:39 Jul 2 (0)

Teaching the Classics or Lightning Literature, or Both?! - Cindy 8:10 Jul 2 (1)

• Here's something Luann posted a while back about both programs.... - StaceyL in Canada 11:10 Jul 2 (0)

Using "World History" - Ruth in Canada 18:36 Jul 1 (0)

Latin in the Christian Trivium users: How long does your lesson take? How many days per week? TA! (nt) - Deborah 17:17 Jul 1 (2)

• We spent appx. 1 hr. a day 5/days a week...nt - Busy Bee 3:59 Jul 3 (0)
• We do five days a week here . . - JanOH 9:38 Jul 2 (0)

Trying again... History of the Ancient World...Is there a study guide.. - Becky in Mexico 16:58 Jul 1 (4)

• I haven't seen one yet, but - Maverick 9:37 Jul 2 (2)
  • Re: I haven't seen one yet, but - Becky in Mexico 9:43 Jul 2 (1)
    • Actual wording - Maverick 10:13 Jul 2 (0)
• I think I saw a post here that said there is one on the way but it is not out yet. m - Catherine in WI 18:41 Jul 1 (0)

Dee, response to your email: m - Catherine in WI 14:30 Jul 1 (1)

• Thanks, Catherine...more - Dee 7:34 Jul 8 (0)

Really need some advice re prealgebra... - StaceyL in Canada 14:08 Jul 1 (41)

• Re: Really need some advice re prealgebra... - Catherine in WI 6:07 Jul 3 (1)
  • Forgot to give you the link: link only inside - Catherine in WI 6:09 Jul 3 (0)
• Ok, you're making this rather difficult but I have another suggestion... - Catherine in WI 22:48 Jul 2 (1)
  • We have (and have used) the Teaching Co Algebra, and it's definitely *not* prealgebra! - StaceyL in Canada 5:06 Jul 3 (0)
• What about the JUMP materials? - Ruth in Canada 14:52 Jul 2 (2)
  • Ruth, I can't find any sample pages online... - StaceyL in Canada 15:10 Jul 2 (1)
    • Possibly at Chapters - Ruth in Canada 17:22 Jul 2 (0)
• Stacey, do you think your ds has a bit of dyscalculia? (long) - Jan P. 12:37 Jul 2 (9)
  • Jan, thank you for your input.... - StaceyL in Canada 14:59 Jul 2 (6)
    • MUS thoughts (more tomorrow) - Jan P, 18:42 Jul 2 (4)
      • I'm back. - Jan P. 20:08 Jul 2 (0)
      • MUS prealgebra scope... - StaceyL in Canada 20:01 Jul 2 (0)
      • Yes--using "Advanced" would have some advantages - Ruth in Canada 19:01 Jul 2 (1)
        • If he is having trouble with Fraction s or decimals..... - Chelsea in TN 22:45 Jul 3 (0)
    • We're going to do MUS pre-algebra next year - Ruth in Canada 15:14 Jul 2 (0)
  • Jan, I tried your dyscalculia web address, but it didn't work. Could you check it? Thanks nt - Kathy in MD 13:55 Jul 2 (1)
    • Sorry. Link inside. - Jan P. 18:48 Jul 2 (0)
• Dd had some bumps with math... - LCGal 11:58 Jul 2 (0)
• Re: Really need some advice re prealgebra... - Veronica in VA 8:18 Jul 2 (0)
• Give him some choices as to which curriculums you've narrowed it down to...... - Bev in B'ville 8:01 Jul 2 (0)
• I have a friend using Math Smart Jr...... - Holly S/NC 6:59 Jul 2 (1)
  • I'm using Math Smart Jr with my dd ... - AngieW in Texas 8:06 Jul 2 (0)
• advice re prealgebra... - Tamarind 6:23 Jul 2 (0)
• Have you considered videotext? (m) - Debbie in Ohio 4:47 Jul 2 (1)
  • Actually, Videotext was the first algebra program I ever tried with my oldest (math-phobic) son... - StaceyL in Canada 5:53 Jul 2 (0)
• Have you considered.. - Helen in NZ 22:32 Jul 1 (5)
  • Does that ISBN get you 4 dvds and the student text? - mom2abcd 19:56 Jul 5 (0)
  • Helen, where do you get these DVDs? I went to the HM site.... - StaceyL in Canada 12:04 Jul 2 (2)
    • Re: Helen, where do you get these DVDs? I went to the HM site.... - Helen in NZ 13:23 Jul 2 (1)
      • Negotiating the HM site.... - Helen in NZ 17:07 Jul 2 (0)
  • I second this recommendation! - Susie-Knits 8:09 Jul 2 (0)
• We had the same experience with BCM... - Lynn in Caribbean 22:28 Jul 1 (0)
• Re: Really need some advice re prealgebra... - Kris 18:22 Jul 1 (2)
  • Saxon was literally thrown across the room by my two oldest sons... - StaceyL in Canada 18:34 Jul 1 (1)
    • I guess it won't work for you then. ;-) (nt) - Kris 20:21 Jul 1 (0)
• Aleks on a Mac - Keri 16:54 Jul 1 (0)
• Same thing happened with my son #3 (12 yo) - CynthiaOK 15:15 Jul 1 (2)
  • Cynthia, do you think a combination of ALEKS and some Key To books would be adeqaute as a prealgebra year? --nt - StaceyL in Canada 17:52 Jul 1 (1)
    • Probably - you could use ALEKS pre-algebra program and add in various Keys to... books (m) - CynthiaOK 8:37 Jul 2 (0)
• What do you think of this program... - Michelle in AL 14:55 Jul 1 (0)
• Our experience with Aleks... - Catherine in WI 14:45 Jul 1 (0)

How have you used What Smart Students Know? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 13:46 Jul 1 (2)

• i simply made a point of reading it openly. if - Deidre in GA 10:04 Jul 2 (0)
• I haven't done it yet, but my idea is to have ds read a chapter and write a one-paragraph summary of that chapter *or* - Maverick 14:55 Jul 1 (0)

Has anyone used Gotham Writer's workshop? m - Catherine in WI 12:38 Jul 1 (0)

Is Anyone Here Using TWTM 9th Grade Science Recommendations? - Kris 12:16 Jul 1 (0)

Is Anyone Here Using TWTM 9th Grade Science Recommendations? - Kris 12:10 Jul 1 (2)

• We looked at the self-teaching guides, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 12:24 Jul 2 (1)
  • Thanks for the feed back Jenny -- I really appreciate it (nt) - Kris 10:42 Jul 3 (0)

Harmony Fine Arts -Gving a free gift - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 10:00 Jul 1 (11)

• Barb - can I ask a question, too? - JanOH 9:47 Jul 2 (2)
  • 9th grade art - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 11:02 Jul 2 (1)
    • Thanks, Barb - JanOH 11:57 Jul 2 (0)
• Thanks and a ? - Vmsurbat 22:08 Jul 1 (2)
  • Re: Opinion piece - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 9:15 Jul 2 (1)
    • Thanks so much! nt. - Vmsurbat 5:58 Jul 3 (0)
• Re: Harmony Fine Arts -Gving a free gift - Kris 20:20 Jul 1 (1)
  • Click on the button that says "Free Gift" next to rhetoric stage button. nt - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 20:57 Jul 1 (0)
• I'm confused... - Catherine in WI 12:12 Jul 1 (2)
  • It's a plan for art and music appreciation - Barb-Harmony Art Mom 15:16 Jul 1 (1)
    • Yes, thanks! nm - Catherine in WI 15:33 Jul 1 (0)

Thank you to Erin...m - Catherine in WI 9:37 Jul 1 (1)

• You're welcome (m) - Erin 12:38 Jul 3 (0)

Please share your encouragement for homeschooling classically through highschool. m - profmom 7:24 Jul 1 (12)

• Thanks for all the posts! I've very encouraged, and I hope others were as well! nt - profmom 21:15 Jul 2 (0)
• Well, we have a Classical Charter school, but - Kris 7:08 Jul 2 (0)
• I'm in the same boat you are (m) - DW 6:48 Jul 2 (0)
• What great posts! I'd like to add one other benefit -- TIME! (m) - Gwen in VA 5:30 Jul 2 (0)
• If there were a classical Christian school nearby...(m) - Kathleen 16:15 Jul 1 (0)
• We have a classical Christian school nearby - Maverick 14:19 Jul 1 (0)
• We'll be hopefully using Classical Conversations... - GVA 13:36 Jul 1 (0)
• As with everything, it depends! (m) - JennW in SoCal 13:16 Jul 1 (0)
• We are in this same situation... - Susan in TN 11:25 Jul 1 (0)
• If we had a Christian classical school close by, I'd have to think about it seriously - Jean in Wisc 11:03 Jul 1 (2)
  • Thank you for sharing this, Jean. This is so encouraging! - Karen K. in Tx 21:59 Jul 1 (1)
    • I have printed this and will keep it for inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing your heart! nt - Janis 9:38 Jul 5 (0)

Gwen in VA - would you please share (m) - Sandra in FL 7:15 Jul 1 (1)

• Re: Gwen in VA - would you please share (m) - Gwen in VA 18:54 Jul 1 (0)

Have any of your dc taken an online IB class and if so, where? Opinions? nm - Bev in B'ville 5:51 Jul 1 (7)

• I don't think they start until September, but they are enrolling now.... - Catherine in WI 9:21 Jul 1 (6)
  • If I may .. (m) - Erin 12:42 Jul 3 (0)
  • It doesn't look as though homeschoolers can join - Laura in China 19:15 Jul 1 (1)
    • Yeah, when I really read through it, the online high school has the courses, the IB is very limited and only for IB kids. Bummer. nm - Catherine in WI 19:17 Jul 1 (0)
  • Woops, I lied, they start tomorrow for the summer sessin! Not a huge course selection though. Looks interesting. nm - Catherine in WI 12:07 Jul 1 (2)
    • Yikes! I went to the website. A two year commitment! I have trouble commiting to curriculum for the next two months {grin}. - Bev in B'ville 12:22 Jul 1 (0)
    • My spelling is poor, but not that bad....let's try session. nm - Catherine in WI 12:13 Jul 1 (0)

Is anyone using Great Books Academy yr one next year? - momof7 20:59 Jun 30 (6)

• We are seriously considering it, but what do you mean by.... - Catherine in WI 9:23 Jul 1 (5)
  • I mean all the books. We have every book from GBA's store for yr one. - momof7 9:53 Jul 1 (4)
    • titles - momof7 10:19 Jul 1 (3)
      • Wow, what a great list! m - Catherine in WI 12:17 Jul 1 (1)
        • I emailed you. :) - momof7 17:38 Jul 1 (0)
      • That wasn't clear. I mean I have a separate answer key w/questions......you wouldn't want our study guide since he wrote in it - momof7 10:20 Jul 1 (0)

Is this ok for HS English? - Yolanda 19:58 Jun 30 (5)

• LL says "standard" English is 2 courses, 1 per semester; "general" (non-college prep) English - Laurel in CA 13:46 Jul 1 (0)
• I think an LightLit pack is only a half year - mooooom 10:11 Jul 1 (0)
• Re: Is this ok for HS English? - Veronica in VA 6:52 Jul 1 (0)
• I'm not familiar with LLC? - Jenny in Florida 20:09 Jun 30 (1)
  • Re: I'm not familiar with LLC? - Yolanda 20:42 Jun 30 (0)

Trying to decide between Lial's Introductory Algebra and TT Algebra 1...please help me out... - Robin in DFW 18:56 Jun 30 (3)

• It's not just "tougher". Lial's explains in a different way than TT. - Claire 23:06 Jun 30 (2)
  • Can you explain conceptual VS step-by-step? (m)... - Robin in DFW 6:45 Jul 1 (1)
    • Well, Lial's explains an idea and then goes on to develop that idea - Claire 13:48 Jul 1 (0)

Lial's questions... - Carol in Cal. 18:13 Jun 30 (3)

• Re: Lial's questions... - Anne 17:33 Jul 1 (0)
• BCM is a Pre-Algebra text... - Jann in TX 11:48 Jul 1 (0)
• Not sure if there are placement tests - Karin 11:43 Jul 1 (0)

Planning for the fall - Anybody taught any winning co-ops at a highschool level? - Karen in CO 17:59 Jun 30 (2)

• We had a huge response at registration for a new class that will be offered this fall - Maverick 14:39 Jul 1 (0)
• Ask your students! - leslie in tx 19:27 Jun 30 (0)

Who does the best AP US History? (m) - MaryM 16:04 Jun 30 (4)

• Thank you ladies! They were my first choice but guess I don't need a second choice given thsi feedback! nt - MaryM 7:25 Jul 2 (0)
• We were pleased with PA Homeschool - Sandra in NC 5:05 Jul 1 (1)
  • We second PAH recommendation (m) - Gwen in VA 18:56 Jul 1 (0)
• I suspect the answer may be the most motivated student!! That said ... - Kareni 16:53 Jun 30 (0)

Yeah, DD took test on diagraming and got an A++! m - Catherine in WI 14:52 Jun 30 (1)

• Wonderful news! (nt) - Erin 12:44 Jul 3 (0)

Anyone use BJU Writing and Grammar in high school? Thoughts? Opinions? - Katia 14:38 Jun 30 (1)

• I've found BJU's Writing & Grammar to be more grammar than writing...(more) - Melissa in CA 8:41 Jul 3 (0)

JFS in IL - Susan in IL 13:18 Jun 30 (1)

• World Civilizations: The Global Experience: AP Edition - JFS in IL 7:12 Jul 1 (0)

What logic program did you use and with what grades/ages? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 11:27 Jun 30 (9)

• Piggyback Q: What about the study of Rhetoric? -m - Kathie in VA 8:48 Jul 1 (0)
• Fallacy Detective in 7th then Traditional Logic I, II... - Mary in Ga 18:04 Jun 30 (2)
  • Why are you planning to change programs? Just curious. nt - Susan in TN 18:40 Jun 30 (1)
    • Re: Why are you planning to change programs? Just curious. nt - Mary in Ga 19:20 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: What logic program did you use and with what grades/ages? Thanks nt - SusanAR 17:05 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: What logic program did you use and with what grades/ages? Thanks nt - Katia 14:42 Jun 30 (1)
  • Thanks! - Quiver0f10 16:57 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: What logic program did you use and with what grades/ages? Thanks nt - Mommyfaithe 12:18 Jun 30 (1)
  • Thank you! - Quiver0f10 16:56 Jun 30 (0)

Need Selection ideas for Eusebius History of the Church - Kendall 11:01 Jun 30 (5)

• I'm reading through this now in order to plan for an Omnibus 2 class... - CindyJ 10:31 Jul 7 (0)
• Have you seen the excerpted version of Eusebius by Paul Maier? - Carol in Cal. 18:10 Jul 2 (0)
• I absolutely LOVE reading Eusebius! - Debbie in Ohio 14:41 Jun 30 (2)
  • Thanks Debbie! - Kendall 14:46 Jun 30 (1)
    • I should confess that my interest in reading it has been more practical... (m) - Debbie in Ohio 4:47 Jul 1 (0)

2nd guessing myself: Which Geometry? Jacobs, or...? Mostly thinking of learning style... - Lori D. 9:45 Jun 30 (4)

• Thanks for the input ladies. : ) It always helps to hear others' experiences. (nt) - Lori D. 21:27 Jul 1 (0)
• We have an advanced math student and we are using... - Catherine in WI 9:31 Jul 1 (0)
• I loved Jacobs, but I think something else might work better for you. sm - Sharon In Md 20:29 Jun 30 (0)
• I compared Jacobs & Chalkdust... - Michelle in AL 11:47 Jun 30 (0)

Question for those using Runkles Geography (cross post with k-8 board) - Karin 9:05 Jun 30 (4)

• We did something different than most - Chris in VA 5:55 Jul 1 (3)
  • Chris, did you do the mapping also, or just the text? - Maverick 9:42 Jul 2 (1)
    • Yes, we did the memorization of the whole world! It was fun - Chris in VA 19:59 Jul 3 (0)
  • Thanks! nt - Karin 11:31 Jul 1 (0)

Robin in TX - did you ever post a review of Signs and Seasons? sm - Susan in TN 9:03 Jun 30 (0)

Aleks placement test ? - Laurel in CA 8:59 Jun 30 (6)

• I had my duaghter try Alex prealgebra after finishing Singapre 6b (m) - Coffee Bean 3:26 Jul 2 (0)
• My dd is finishing up Aleks I as algebra review. - CindyB/STL 11:34 Jun 30 (1)
  • Great...good to know she'll see her progress. - Laurel in CA 11:43 Jun 30 (0)
• Could be different course standards ? ? ? - Lh 9:31 Jun 30 (2)
  • No, I wasn't one of the 1:2 tutoring...I farmed this out to a friend who has a background in sciences. - Laurel in CA 11:43 Jun 30 (1)
    • How nice! (the farming out), and . . - Lh 17:07 Jun 30 (0)

Question when did you start an SAT prep course with your kid and which one did you use? nt - Lori in tx 7:42 Jun 30 (0)

Is there something Calvert-like for high school? (needs to be secular) (nt) - Jenne in AZ 7:27 Jun 30 (9)

• Keystone, is what Calvert recommends. nt - K 19:05 Jul 1 (0)
• Keystone, is what Calvert recommends. nt - K 19:04 Jul 1 (0)
• Thank you. (nt) - Jenne in AZ 20:46 Jun 30 (0)
• Oak Meadow? nt - cat in black 8:31 Jun 30 (0)
• American School ? ? link - Lh 7:49 Jun 30 (4)
  • no link :( - Jenne in AZ 7:51 Jun 30 (3)
    • link - link 9:24 Jun 30 (2)
      • Last Try - Link 9:25 Jun 30 (1)
        • Yippee! Link works. Thank you. (nt) - Jenne in AZ 9:38 Jun 30 (0)

Need comparisons of Lightning Literature and LLATL (high school level)...nt - BarbLA 21:57 Jun 29 (0)

Has anyone heard of or used the Stack the Deck writing program? Link inside... - Sabrina in NY 19:36 Jun 29 (0)

I'm in a pickle regrarding a geometry class, and need some advice about what to do now. Please help ME! - Peggy in Ks 19:00 Jun 29 (2)

• In this situation, I think I would switch to TT Geometry - Claire 20:24 Jun 29 (0)
• How about ALEKS? nm - Catherine in WI 20:21 Jun 29 (0)

H.S. Portfolio - Kathleen Terrile 19:00 Jun 29 (2)

• We did one, although I don't know if it's the same as what you're talking about. - Jenny in Florida 10:51 Jun 30 (0)
• I don't think so. And I wonder, has anybody on here done a portfolio?... - Kelli in TN 5:10 Jun 30 (0)

Help with Highschool grading/credits/transcripts....m - Busy Bee 18:33 Jun 29 (7)

• Someone posted this before and I found it helpful - Sandra in NC 13:46 Jun 30 (0)
• I did my son's in Excel. m - Lisa TX 12:20 Jun 30 (0)
• A book suggestion that would help with your questions (link only) - Deb in PA 9:01 Jun 30 (0)
• I will try to help you out...hopefully others will have more to add. - Cheryl B in VA 7:54 Jun 30 (2)
  • I'll add some thoughts... - Colleen in Wis. 22:50 Jun 30 (1)
    • Where's the link? Here... - Colleen in Wis. 22:51 Jun 30 (0)
• You know, I'm feeling like this too. I'm looking forward to the responses...You're not alone! nt - happymainemom 5:59 Jun 30 (0)

Most profitable Latin curriculum for h.s. junior new to Latin? - Cynthia in WA 17:18 Jun 29 (3)

• Re: Most profitable Latin curriculum for h.s. junior new to Latin? - Cynthia in WA 16:39 Jul 1 (0)
• If you are prepared to work with her, the So You Really Want to Learn Latin is an option - Laura in China 20:00 Jun 29 (0)
• I can think of 4 ....m - Catherine in WI 17:38 Jun 29 (0)

Jenny in Atlanta, Link to Odyssey audiobook inside. - Jan P. 17:08 Jun 29 (1)

• Thanks!.... nt - Jenny in Atl 18:46 Jun 29 (0)

Had any one has any of your dc.... - Yolanda 16:40 Jun 29 (3)

• She could certainly do courses. - Jenny in Florida 20:14 Jun 30 (1)
  • Re: She could certainly do courses. - Yolanda 20:47 Jun 30 (0)
• Anyone? - Yolanda 15:36 Jun 30 (0)

Do you'all have any general guidelines for high school lit. selections? - Momofmany 14:58 Jun 29 (3)

• The books by James P. Stobaugh look nice. I've never used them, but they are often recommended on this board. nm - Catherine in WI 14:34 Jun 30 (0)
• Have you thought about Omnibus? m - Catherine in WI 17:45 Jun 29 (1)
  • Re: Have you thought about Omnibus? m - Momofmany 10:42 Jun 30 (0)

kate in seattle....are you around?? Looking to contact you - dkholland 14:56 Jun 29 (0)

Is Lightning Literature Enough? - Okies4 11:54 Jun 29 (1)

• We like LL8. I feel like it's a complete lit. program.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 7:17 Jun 30 (0)

Question for those using both TOG and Lightning Lit......sm - Jerriann 11:34 Jun 29 (1)

• I answered this question a little while ago. - momee 14:16 Jun 29 (0)

How do you decide how much is enough for high school (especially in the writing area)? - JanOH 9:55 Jun 29 (0)

Need help with making a science decision...and it's not about curricula!! :) - Melissa in New York 9:34 Jun 29 (9)

• I'd be careful with the SAT II.... - B 10:24 Jul 2 (0)
• What we do - Karin 9:31 Jun 30 (0)
• Re: Need help with making a science decision...and it's not about curricula!! :) - Yolanda 15:13 Jun 29 (0)
• I'd choose an option that included finishing the book... - Janet in WA 10:21 Jun 29 (2)
  • I agree. My ds loves Apologia courses overall, but the Biology was his least favorite. He dragged his feet about... - ereks mom 7:26 Jun 30 (0)
  • I agree. Give him a break and maybe he'll come back to it fresher in the fall. m - Chris in VA 10:45 Jun 29 (0)
• Could he 'do' the modules, but to a lesser degree? Just reading them, or reading and taking the test 'open book' or something similar? nt - Debbie in Ohio 10:09 Jun 29 (2)
  • This is what I do when we are pushed at the end of the year. - Jan P. 12:12 Jun 29 (1)
    • No tomatoes here! You did/do what is best for your dc. That's the best policy to follow.... - Katia 15:57 Jun 29 (0)

Hive Mind: Character Issue Question from Christian perspective: Entitlement, selfishness, etc. > - Janet 6:37 Jun 29 (9)

• Thank you all so much for sharing and for giving specifics on what has worked in your family. So much appreciated! nm - Janet 18:45 Jun 29 (0)
• We get some of this in our very challenging 15 yo, who is not now living with us. - Chris in VA 11:00 Jun 29 (2)
  • ((((Chris)))) How tough life must be for your family. Someone in NY is praying for you nt - Melissa in New York 20:37 Jun 29 (1)
    • Make that 2 in NY praying...(nt) - Mommyfaithe 9:13 Jun 30 (0)
• When it gets bad around here, we take things away.... - Jennifer 10:28 Jun 29 (0)
• Re: Hive Mind: Character Issue Question from Christian perspective: Entitlement, selfishness, etc. > - Virginia Dawn 7:31 Jun 29 (1)
  • Well said nt - Happy 15:57 Jun 29 (0)
• That's one reason why I use Christian Light reading to learn series... - MIch elle 7:13 Jun 29 (0)
• Re: Hive Mind: Character Issue Question from Christian perspective: Entitlement, selfishness, etc. > - Pam L 6:52 Jun 29 (0)

Trying again.. does anyone here use Sonlight for the upper grades? nt - Ashley 6:31 Jun 29 (10)

• Re: Thanks everyone! I'm glad that I won't be alone in the SL journey! nt - Ashley 17:49 Jun 30 (0)
• We have used it from 4th grade to 10th (just completed). I will use it for 11th and then just the lit for 12th. nt - Amy K in TX 9:33 Jun 30 (0)
• Have used Core 100, 200, 300, & 400 for high school. Haven't used yet, but will be using Core 530 also. nt - Laurie 8:43 Jun 30 (0)
• Will be using 200 for my rising 9th and plan to continue with 300 for 10th - folding in parts of SL 6 and 7 with my younger boys (nt) - CynthiaOK 7:14 Jun 30 (0)
• planning on Core 100 for 9th grade ... - AngieW in Texas 21:01 Jun 29 (0)
• Re: Thanks! And a ?.... - Ashley 10:03 Jun 29 (0)
• We will . . - JanOH 8:57 Jun 29 (0)
• Yes... - Rose 6:47 Jun 29 (2)
  • Did you supplement Core 100, or pretty much use it as is? Thanks! nt - Rhondabee 8:37 Jun 29 (1)
    • Re: Did you supplement Core 100, or pretty much use it as is? Thanks! nt - Rose 22:35 Jun 29 (0)

Anyone ever use Math Tutor? Link inside - Renna 6:08 Jun 29 (0)

Notgrass History or Winter Promise Quest for Middle Ages? - Debbie 4:15 Jun 29 (2)

• Not familiar with Winter Promise... Info and Link on Notgrass inside... - Debbie in Ohio 7:51 Jun 29 (1)
  • While we didn't use WP for Middle Ages, we did use one of their suggested book, MOH - Chris in VA 10:52 Jun 29 (0)

Rod & Staff grammar, which book # did you stop at? (Crosspost)....m - Busy Bee 3:17 Jun 29 (11)

• Thanks!..nt - Busy Bee 20:08 Jun 30 (0)
• We never skip any of them but we stop at 8th nt - Kelli in TN 11:30 Jun 29 (0)
• This next year will be our last with book 8... - Susan in TN 8:17 Jun 29 (3)
  • Re: This next year will be our last with book 8... - Busy Bee 11:04 Jun 29 (2)
    • Honestly... - Susan in TN 9:01 Jun 30 (0)
    • I just realized that I....m - Busy Bee 12:59 Jun 29 (0)
• Rod & Staff English 7 because ds will be going to a Christian high school .... - MIch elle 7:17 Jun 29 (0)
• 8th - Carole in DE 7:04 Jun 29 (0)
• We did not skip. We ended with the 8th gr. text. nm - LisaNY 4:50 Jun 29 (1)
  • Same here. nt. - Denise in NE 9:50 Jun 29 (0)
• We started late with R&S (I made dd go back to R&S 6 as a starting point), but we plan to stop with #8. My understanding is R&S from that point forward is less grammar oriented. - Bev in B'ville 4:49 Jun 29 (0)

What kind of report should an 8th grader know how to write? - Belinda 20:05 Jun 28 (4)

• What we did... - Diana in OR 8:57 Jun 29 (3)
  • That's what I plan on doing. I want him to know how to research & write a report along w/bibliography and footnotes. more - Belinda 9:44 Jun 29 (2)
    • Belinda, would you mind sharing the name of the book you will be using? Thanks so much! nt - Jerriann 11:30 Jun 29 (1)
      • Well, I have How to Write Reports from Rainbow Resource. more - Belinda 9:31 Jun 30 (0)

high school science - Mary in Northern VA 19:38 Jun 28 (7)

• We're trying Singapore next year -- I'll know more in 365 days! ;-) nt - Gwen in VA 20:33 Jun 29 (0)
• We did Apologia Biology in 9th, and I had the self-teaching Astronomy - Chris in VA 3:53 Jun 29 (3)
  • BTW, where are you in Northern VA, if you don't mind--I'm in Lorton, by Ft. Belvoir. nt - Chris in VA 10:53 Jun 29 (0)
  • Apologia - Mary in Northern VA 7:12 Jun 29 (0)
  • Apologia - Mary in Northern VA 7:12 Jun 29 (0)
• We have been happy with Apologia, but there are certainly other viable choices as well. It really depends on what you like best and what works well for your kids. sm - Sharon in Md 19:59 Jun 28 (1)
  • Hairballs - Mary in Northern VA 7:10 Jun 29 (0)

Has anyone used HSLDA s Constitutional Law course? - Midwest Momma 18:27 Jun 28 (0)

I'm reading Eats, Shoots and Leaves I have a ques for those of you who are grammarians... - Clara in Miami 17:23 Jun 28 (8)