New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jun 02 (0)

Question for anyone who has used Spelling Through Morphographs - Lisa in TN 20:07 Jun 2 (1)

• Hi, Lisa. I use this program. m - Stacy in NJ 20:32 Jun 2 (0)

Has anyone used the literature books from Seton? m - Dee 19:21 Jun 2 (0)

Easy Writing, How long does it take to do a lesson? - Susieb 18:51 Jun 2 (0)

CynthiaOK-When will you be selling your Conceptual Physics materials? I am interested in buying them if they are still available. nt - SusanAR 18:51 Jun 2 (1)

• I'm keeping my set for my younger boys, but I know some who may be selling (m) - CynthiaOK 19:14 Jun 2 (0)

Classical Composition or Classical Writing.... - Yolanda 18:40 Jun 2 (0)

Can I weight grades? Chem & lab at community college - Paula H 17:53 Jun 2 (3)

• To weight or not to weight .... that is the question :o) - Cynde 18:39 Jun 2 (1)
  • Maybe a little more help ... - Cynde 18:56 Jun 2 (0)
• I am going to put raw grades on the transcript. - Reya 18:09 Jun 2 (0)

Transcript: is Health a Science course or a PE course? - Paula H 17:39 Jun 2 (1)

• PE or its own category, and no, actual PE is separate. nt - Reya 18:09 Jun 2 (0)

Anyone using Tapestry of Grace? - lisanoni 17:27 Jun 2 (0)

Anyone using Tapestry of Grace? - lisanoni 17:25 Jun 2 (4)

• Re: Anyone using Tapestry of Grace? - Monica in Texas 17:49 Jun 2 (3)
  • Re: Anyone using Tapestry of Grace? - lisanoni 18:26 Jun 2 (2)
    • Re: Anyone using Tapestry of Grace? - Monica in Texas 19:01 Jun 2 (1)
      • TOG - lisanoni 19:50 Jun 2 (0)

Any Patrick Henry College summer teen campers here? - Rebecca in VA 16:01 Jun 2 (2)

• My oldest did the Strategic Intelligence last year and had an absolutely wonderful time! (nt) - CynthiaOK 18:01 Jun 2 (0)
• Hey! I would love to send mine, but...let us know how it goes. I'm intrigued myself by the Strategic Intelligence one. Okay, Engaging the Culture sounds good too. Tell 'em have fun for us. - momee 16:35 Jun 2 (0)

Has anybody done French with Brigham Young online? (m) - Ilsa 15:00 Jun 2 (1)

• Not French, but Japanese - Annie G 16:21 Jun 2 (0)

Tell me how to fix my rising 12th grade son's math transcript - Karen in CO 14:17 Jun 2 (2)

• I'd say it depends on where your son wants to go to school. sm - Raders Fan 14:35 Jun 2 (0)
• If it transfers to his target college, I would make him take them. - Reya 14:33 Jun 2 (0)

I've never heard chatter about the SSAT. Is this something we would benefit from taking? nt - momee 13:54 Jun 2 (1)

• the SSAT is the test some private middle and high schools require for admission consideration. you would only take it if you were considering a private school that wanted those scores. nt - Deidre in GA 14:23 Jun 2 (0)

FAFSA question... - Lee 13:23 Jun 2 (2)

• No! We are not minorities, we never had to provide house info, and my dh got plenty of financial aid. nt - srjbdl 16:01 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: FAFSA question... - Virginia Dawn 13:45 Jun 2 (0)

Read widely or go for a few and analyis? more - Rachelle 13:16 Jun 2 (21)

• My .02 - Brigid in NC 17:38 Jun 2 (5)
  • Any particular edition of this Perrine book? more - Rachelle 17:51 Jun 2 (4)
    • Rachelle - now can you suggest some sci fi? - Brigid in NC 18:16 Jun 2 (1)
      • Here are some *good* sci-fi/fantasy titles... - Lori D. 23:16 Jun 2 (0)
    • I think any edition will have it -- it has been around a long time (more) - Brigid in NC 18:11 Jun 2 (1)
      • $.01 plus $3.99 shipping on Amazon (more) - Brigid in NC 18:31 Jun 2 (0)
• Or, as a variant on the theme, I made it a little more onerous for Child #2 to read what I wasn't particularly enthusiastic about her reading. . . - Caron 16:41 Jun 2 (1)
  • That's funny! I might use that on my youngers: A compare and contrast essay on the characters Calvin and Hobbes perhaps nt - Laurie4b 20:16 Jun 2 (0)
• Both. - Reya 14:07 Jun 2 (0)
• My oldest son would only read historical fiction if I let him. - Laura K (NC) 13:40 Jun 2 (11)
  • I agree. There is a difference between recreational reading and required reading. - Laurie4b 15:28 Jun 2 (0)
  • Here's a website about Ovid's Metamorphoses - Laura K (NC) 14:01 Jun 2 (9)
    • Are there lists of generic questions we can ask to facilitate thinking in literary analysis? m - Faith 16:31 Jun 2 (0)
    • Are there lists of generic questions we can ask to facilitate thinking in literary analysis? m - Faith 16:00 Jun 2 (7)
      • TWEM, of course, and then there's Teaching the Classics workbook... nice long list of questions in the back. nt - Robin in Tx 18:28 Jun 2 (0)
      • How to Read Literature Like a Professor is good for you as a teacher. Not question per se, but rather a way of viewing literature. Very engaging. You can look at Sparknotes online free and get ideas for questions as well. nt - Laurie4b 16:55 Jun 2 (0)
      • SWB has a list on the WTM website..and.... - StaceyL in Canada 16:09 Jun 2 (4)
        • Stacey...I couldn't find the list on her site...m - Faith 17:49 Jun 2 (2)
          • Now I see it says "please do not reproduce" but I don't know why... - StaceyL in Canada 19:25 Jun 2 (0)
          • Here it is... - StaceyL in Canada 19:24 Jun 2 (0)
        • And don't forget Well Educated Mind - plenty in there to help I would think. nt - momee 16:36 Jun 2 (0)

Using Rod and Staff 6 in 8th grade. - momee 13:15 Jun 2 (2)

• I think this would work if you supplement - Laura K (NC) 13:26 Jun 2 (1)
  • Thanks for your quick and helpful reply. We'll be using TOG for comp and lit so I think we'll be okay. Thanks. nt - momee 13:27 Jun 2 (0)

Has anyone here seen "Signs and Seasons" (upper level astronomy curriculum) by Jay Ryan? Thoughts? nt - Susan in TN 11:30 Jun 2 (3)

• Yes! I have it. I love it. I had planned to post a review, but haven't had time. I think it's a great book filled with useful information. Definitely christian in tone and presentation. nt - Robin in Tx 12:30 Jun 2 (2)
  • Robin, I just got it too (just before the sale price ended). How / when do you plan to use it?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 13:02 Jun 2 (1)
    • Honestly... - Robin in Tx 15:32 Jun 2 (0)

Can anybody recommend a good resource, or an edition of Shakespeare plays with notes, if we are studying just one or two plays? - OC Mom 11:21 Jun 2 (4)

• My favorite is the Oxford School Shakespeare editions (m) - Michelle in MO 12:35 Jun 2 (2)
  • I like the Oxford School editions too, but not the No Fear ones... - StaceyL in Canada 12:52 Jun 2 (1)
    • I hadn't seen the "No Fear Shakespeare" (m) - Michelle in MO 14:29 Jun 2 (0)
• We really like the Folger Library editions but.. - Moira in MA 11:50 Jun 2 (0)

Do you take geometry or algebra 2 after algebra 1? Why? - OC Mom 10:40 Jun 2 (11)

• We don't have our kids do geometry (m) - Ria 16:48 Jun 2 (1)
  • We are considering this - Lh 21:36 Jun 2 (0)
• DD needed a break before algebra II - Ruth in Canada 13:30 Jun 2 (1)
  • For us, I wish we had done Alg. I, then Geometry, then Alg. II (here's why - m) - Michelle in MO 14:36 Jun 2 (0)
• I asked the Videotext author at our HS convention, and he said... - Linda in NM 13:17 Jun 2 (0)
• Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and then Geometry. And the reason is - Lh 12:53 Jun 2 (0)
• see www.askdrcallahan.com for his view on recommended sequence. nm - Bev in B'ville 12:15 Jun 2 (4)
  • Could you post a specific link? (m) - Michelle in MO 14:30 Jun 2 (3)
    • Here you go....he addresses the sequence question in the 2nd FAQ (scroll down). nm - Bev in B'ville 16:39 Jun 2 (2)
      • Hmm, he suggests "Algebra 2 with Trig" which he also calls "Precalculus"... - OC Mom 19:28 Jun 2 (0)
      • This is really helpful! (m) - Michelle in MO 16:45 Jun 2 (0)

Abeka DVD for 8th-12th, any experience, the good, the bad, the ugly, ALL advice appreciated - Sara in CT 10:37 Jun 2 (1)

• My friend swears by Abeka's high school English DVD program. - Jan P. 17:35 Jun 2 (0)

What happens when you miss your SAT date? - Christi/NC 10:16 Jun 2 (2)

• Link inside... - Lynne 12:53 Jun 2 (1)
  • Thanks! nt - Christi/NC 13:03 Jun 2 (0)

Anyone just not do history in gr 8? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 9:19 Jun 2 (13)

• I know this may be slightly heretical, but we completely skipped social studies of any type for 10th grade (m) - Sharon in MD 20:04 Jun 2 (0)
• My 7th grader took a break this year by ... - Susie-Knits 16:16 Jun 2 (0)
• Maybe if I repost here,what I had posted below, in order to clarify... - StaceyL in Canada 10:02 Jun 2 (4)
  • Lol, Stacey, this is why I hardly ever post questions... - JennW in SoCal 12:06 Jun 2 (3)
    • Jenn, I forgot to address your movies idea... - StaceyL in Canada 13:05 Jun 2 (1)
      • movies as....just about anything (m) - JennW in SoCal 17:01 Jun 2 (0)
    • Sorry! {grin}... - StaceyL in Canada 13:01 Jun 2 (0)
• We didn't last year, when ds was gr.8... - JennW in SoCal 9:50 Jun 2 (0)
• Just a thought - Leena 9:45 Jun 2 (0)
• ME! ME! We did world geography/cultures this year with 7th/8th gr. boys. No history -- No regrets! (more) - Lori D. 9:37 Jun 2 (1)
  • Same here. Geography/culture provided a nice break (nt) - CynthiaOK 18:25 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: Anyone just not do history in gr 8? (m) - Pam L 9:25 Jun 2 (1)
  • That's what we kind of did... - Diana in OR 9:48 Jun 2 (0)

I was planning on having my DDs take their lab sciences at a community college but then I saw . . . - Pegasus 8:46 Jun 2 (18)

• Why don't you instead use either a distance learning or online science class? - Jan P. 17:41 Jun 2 (1)
  • I'll keep these options in mind. I'd have to pay out of pocket for them though and I can get some dual enrollment courses at a CC paid for by our state lottery. nt - Pegasus 17:49 Jun 2 (0)
• Follow up: Any opinions, then, on what courses make good "dual enrollment" choices? (m) - Pegasus 17:02 Jun 2 (1)
  • I'm planning to enroll my dd in foreign language and performing arts classes. And science classes AFTER she's already had the hs class, possibly. nt - OC Mom 19:30 Jun 2 (0)
• Our cc teaches three levels of the science classes - Karen in CO 13:53 Jun 2 (1)
  • I'll have to look into this. I know they offer remedial math and writing. I dunno about different science levels. nt - Pegasus 17:09 Jun 2 (0)
• cc classes are college classes.... - Betty 12:50 Jun 2 (1)
  • What you say makes a lot of sense, Betty. I guess I was looking for a shortcut. No such luck! nt - Pegasus 17:08 Jun 2 (0)
• Neither of my dds had any trouble with that. nt - Ellie 12:19 Jun 2 (0)
• I agree...have not had personal experience with science courses, but we are struggling with whether or not to enroll in a foreign language course at the CC because the PACE of these courses is so much faster - one semester at CC equals 1 year in high school. nt - OC Mom 10:38 Jun 2 (0)
• My dd found her biology class at the cc to be much more advanced than what we did in 9th grade (m) - Ria 8:49 Jun 2 (7)
  • I needed to hear this, Ria, even if it wasn't what I wanted to hear. LOL So, would it be appropriate to. . . - Pegasus 17:03 Jun 2 (1)
    • I don't know about others but I list the name the cc gives the course and then note that it is dual enrollment. *nt* - Alyce 20:21 Jun 2 (0)
  • And the Bio class my dh took at our cc was at the same level as the life science my 8th grader took! - srjbdl 16:04 Jun 2 (1)
    • Do you think we'd get an honest answer by directly asking the question of the CC? (m) - Pegasus 17:06 Jun 2 (0)
  • So, a silly question, why are so many having their kids take cc classes in 9th, 10th and 11th grades? Killing two birds to save money? nt - momee 14:39 Jun 2 (2)
    • If she takes cc courses she will have to do less in college.... - Alyce 20:18 Jun 2 (0)
    • In TN, lottery money pays for 1 dual enrollment course per semester junior and senior years. nt - Pegasus 17:04 Jun 2 (0)

For those interested in Spielvogel's The Human Odyssey for World History, I found a site with a free syllabus... - ChristyB in AL 8:35 Jun 2 (1)

• Thanks very much Christy! nt - Janet in MA 15:03 Jun 2 (0)

Please help me choose between 2 Geometry programs.... - Michelle in AL 7:49 Jun 2 (3)

• While I can't address Larson and Chalkdust, I can tell you that we loved Jacobs and our son has been well prepared for his Al II course. nt - Sharon in MD 20:07 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: Please help me choose between 2 Geometry programs.... - Pam L 8:58 Jun 2 (1)
  • Agree with Pam! nm - Bev in B'ville 9:18 Jun 2 (0)

In looking around, isn't the author Larson the same for Chalkdust math and McDougal Littell Math - are these the same books? - Christy in CO 7:27 Jun 2 (1)

• Yes, but I believe he uses older texts than the current editions...nm - Michelle in AL 7:50 Jun 2 (0)

OK - I know I'm a little behind here, but what of these Old Dolciani math books? What is the rage over these? - Christy in CO 6:59 Jun 2 (8)

• There are a number of us on this board who use Dolciani for its rigor... - Jane in NC 10:38 Jun 2 (2)
  • Oh - now I'm confused. I was under the impression that we had such a math problem in the US.. - Christy in CO 18:53 Jun 2 (1)
    • Well, the real problem with public education is that it's public - Adrian 22:28 Jun 2 (0)
• Well, Jane in NC was the original proponent for these, I believe - Adrian 9:48 Jun 2 (3)
  • Where are you finding these texts and TM? nt - Christy in CO 10:25 Jun 2 (2)
    • I bought mine new from the publisher, link inside. - Bev in B'ville 12:19 Jun 2 (0)
    • The texts seem readily available from Alibris and other online used book sellers. (m) - Jane in NC 11:40 Jun 2 (0)
• I don't know about the "old" part, I bought ours new.... - Bev in B'ville 9:22 Jun 2 (0)

Considering "Total Health" by Susan Boe for high school. Do we really need *both* teacher & student books? (nt) - Lori D. 6:56 Jun 2 (4)

• Re: Considering "Total Health" by Susan Boe for high school. Do we really need *both* teacher & student books? (nt) - Trish H 14:42 Jun 2 (0)
• There are lots of worksheets in the TM... - DanaCinTN 11:37 Jun 2 (0)
• I'd say no, because we just finished the course and I didn't realize there WAS a TM! - Becca in CO 8:24 Jun 2 (1)
  • Thanks, Becca -- you just saved us $35! : ) (nt) - Lori D. 9:40 Jun 2 (0)

Conceptual Physics... - Nan in Mass 5:45 Jun 2 (18)

• About the labs... - Jane in NC 15:21 Jun 2 (4)
  • Jane and Cynthia in OK, thank you for recommending this curriculum. - Nissi 16:03 Jun 2 (3)
    • There is also a Conceptual Chemistry - Rutn in Canada 19:30 Jun 2 (0)
    • I'm so pleased that you are enjoying it! I would say it is one of my favorite programs that I've used in homeschooling (nt) - CynthiaOK 18:23 Jun 2 (0)
    • You are most welcome. (m) - Jane in NC 16:28 Jun 2 (0)
• What is the title of the college version? - Trish H 14:39 Jun 2 (2)
  • Both the high school and the college editionas are called "Conceptual Physics"... - StaceyL in Canada 14:44 Jun 2 (1)
    • Maybe it is the college version?? - Trish H 15:15 Jun 2 (0)
• No help on scheduling, but Hewitt's text is a good choice! (I own it.) nt - Reya 14:14 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: Conceptual Physics..... - Nissi 13:45 Jun 2 (2)
  • What did you buy? And which version?... - Nan in Mass 14:14 Jun 2 (1)
    • Re: What did you buy? And which version?... - Nissi 14:45 Jun 2 (0)
• We are using this with the Teaching Company's Physics in Your Life - Moira in MA 11:58 Jun 2 (1)
  • Moira, are the assigned readings from the college-level Conceptual Physics, 8th edition?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 13:08 Jun 2 (0)
• What we did - Ruth in Canada 7:08 Jun 2 (3)
  • Did you do this in jr. high? You said "she'll do physics again." Did you mean she will do physics in high school or college? Thanks! (nt) - Dawn in MI 15:58 Jun 2 (2)
    • Technically she's in grade 8 - Ruth in Canada 19:25 Jun 2 (1)
      • Oh--we were using the h.s. version of Conceptual Physics. (nt) - Ruth in Canada 19:26 Jun 2 (0)

Prentice Hall Science- Have you used it? Feeback? - Classic Mom 4:33 Jun 2 (5)

• I've used 8 of the individual Science Explorer books so far and plan on using the high school level Biology next year ... - AngieW in Texas 11:03 Jun 2 (0)
• I've used two... - StaceyL in Canada 7:08 Jun 2 (0)
• PH publishes a lot of science texts... - Ria 4:53 Jun 2 (2)
  • Oh Yea! I am glad you responded! I have been trying to ... - Classic Mom 6:19 Jun 2 (1)
    • We really like the books in the SE series (m) - Ria 6:56 Jun 2 (0)

Has anyone used A Patriot's History of the United States for American History? How did you like it? Thanks! nt. - Kathy in NC 4:11 Jun 2 (0)

Platiqemos Spanish question - ReneeR 4:02 Jun 2 (5)

• Vocab and grammar - Reya 14:28 Jun 2 (0)
• Hmmm .... - Cynde 5:01 Jun 2 (3)
  • I realize that Pamela has first dibs, but if she chooses not to use take you up... - Kimber 9:57 Jun 2 (1)
    • Make that Renee and Pamela, I guess. : o ) nt - Kimber 10:00 Jun 2 (0)
  • their site says that it was used for 360 classroom hours BUT - Pamela 5:17 Jun 2 (0)

pre-algebra questions (preparing for high school)... - Lynn in Caribbean 20:12 Jun 1 (8)

• While I cannot help you with a text recommendation, I will comment... - Jane in NC 5:23 Jun 2 (4)
  • Thanks for sharing your thoughts! nt - Lynn in Caribbean 8:38 Jun 2 (0)
  • My Comment - Dennis 7:16 Jun 2 (2)
    • While I did not mean to suggest mutual exclusivity... - Jane in NC 8:11 Jun 2 (1)
      • Nobody ever needed a mathematician... - Adrian 14:19 Jun 2 (0)
• Singapore Primary Math excels at teaching mathematical thinking and problem solving. - Charlotte 20:39 Jun 1 (2)
  • Thanks, this was also suggested on the K-8 board (cross-post)... - Lynn in Caribbean 8:35 Jun 2 (1)
    • I switched over to BJU's Prealgebra. - Jan P. 17:17 Jun 2 (0)

Can you please share what you are using for 10th grade? - LIF 20:05 Jun 1 (15)

• Ladies, thank you so much! It helps to see what others are doing and to know that I'm not alone :-) . nt - LIF 16:29 Jun 2 (0)
• What we used this year (ds started 10 as a 16yo) - Chris in VA 15:17 Jun 2 (1)
  • How has French in Action been going for you? (m) - Jane in NC 18:14 Jun 2 (0)
• What my rising 10th grader has talking me into so far... - Moira in MA 12:12 Jun 2 (0)
• my plan so far...subject to adjustments - Pam 11:30 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: Can you please share what you are using for 10th grade? - Veronica in VA 10:31 Jun 2 (0)
• My rising 10th graders list - Christi/NC 10:08 Jun 2 (2)
  • Christi, are you using the old or new version of CD Geometry?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 13:15 Jun 2 (1)
    • I'm using the old book. I got a good deal on a set with DVD's used. nt - Christi/NC 13:57 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: Can you please share what you are using for 10th grade? - Pam L 9:04 Jun 2 (0)
• 10th grade - Jean in Wisc 7:37 Jun 2 (0)
• We're also planning 10th grade... - Jane in NC 5:35 Jun 2 (0)
• Here's our plan... - Ang in TX 5:17 Jun 2 (0)
• We just finished 10th grade... - Kelly in VA 4:59 Jun 2 (0)
• Current plan for 10th gr. dd - Laurel in CA 23:44 Jun 1 (0)

Analytical Grammar...m - Lee 17:56 Jun 1 (18)

• AG did not work for my dyslexic dd. She did much better with Hake. - Claire 8:50 Jun 2 (0)
• I think this program is great if... - Peela 8:47 Jun 2 (5)
  • I agree with this assessment. the efficiency and efficacy of the program really works for us. - Deidre in GA 9:22 Jun 2 (4)
    • About AG...more questions...please - Rachelle 11:47 Jun 2 (3)
      • The errors i have found have been minor typos, really, - Deidre in GA 13:15 Jun 2 (0)
      • People have told me tha AG has errors, too...m - Lee 12:46 Jun 2 (1)
        • I think many of the errors have been corrected. - Jan P. 17:24 Jun 2 (0)
• along the lines of coming out of R&S (m) - Hoggirl 8:33 Jun 2 (1)
  • this post contains a question! Sorry, I should have said this. Can someone read it, please? LOL! nt - Hoggirl 14:39 Jun 2 (0)
• Pease answer why it is worth every cent or why you love it? - Classic Mom 4:32 Jun 2 (1)
  • Ooops on my own spelling- I need the program LOL - Classic Mom 4:35 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: Where's a site, so I could look at it online? nt - sab53mom 2:41 Jun 2 (1)
  • www.analyticalgammar.com....and another thumbs up here. nt - Ellen moving to VA 4:21 Jun 2 (0)
• It is the Bomb! I never thought I would be excited about a grammar program, but I love it nt - Chris in CA 21:16 Jun 1 (0)
• Yes - it's definitely worth every cent!nt - Deidre in GA 21:06 Jun 1 (0)
• We LOVE LOVE LOVE it. .... We had been doing R&S but AG is so much more efficient and really makes her understand the material - not just answer the questions. nt - Heather in VA 17:58 Jun 1 (2)
  • Would people please stop saying this! I'm weary of Rod and Staff, but don't want to spend the money on AG! A friend just bought it at the book fair, and I'm actually going to look at it. <moan> I hate to spend $$ - Laurie4b 20:27 Jun 1 (1)
    • Sorry - I can't help it. :-) nt - Heather in VA 5:38 Jun 2 (0)

Teaching 20th cent. world history next year with an emphasis on American history. What are your favorite books/readings? nt - Laurie4b 15:23 Jun 1 (9)

• Here is some of what we used ... - Kareni 20:37 Jun 1 (2)
  • Wow. Thanks! What are the Critical Thinking books like? nt - Laurie4b 20:47 Jun 1 (1)
    • They are interesting; however, I found them somewhat difficult to incorporate. We basically sat, read parts together and discussed. (nm) - Kareni 15:55 Jun 2 (0)
• What we used - bbunch 18:55 Jun 1 (1)
  • This is the actual list. The other two are just the result of my computer, which has a mind of its own! nm - bbunch 4:07 Jun 2 (0)
• What we used - bbunch 18:55 Jun 1 (0)
• What we used - bbunch 18:55 Jun 1 (2)
  • Thanks a bunch! :) - Laurie4b 19:57 Jun 1 (0)
  • WHOA! My computer is doing funky things. Sorry about that! nm - bbunch 18:58 Jun 1 (0)

What is a interesting and thorough, one year World History text? - ChristyB in AL 15:18 Jun 1 (9)

• Notgrass has a World History program. It might be a little light for 10th grade but it's pretty good and one year. nt - Heather in VA 18:17 Jun 1 (0)
• Many people here choose Human Odyssey for a one-or two-yr world history course... - StaceyL in Canada 17:13 Jun 1 (0)
• Also, (always asking when the subject of history comes up) anyone have some shameless small govt conservative propaganda for world history? (nt) - Adrian 16:10 Jun 1 (6)
  • Isn't Human Odyssey comparable to Patriot's History in terms of conservative worldview? Just wondering. nt - Merry 6:46 Jun 2 (1)
    • Well, it doesn't have too many people screaming about its outrageous conservative bias, but I don't know.... (nt) - Adrian 17:41 Jun 2 (0)
  • Only Hayek, Adam Smith or Burke. :- ) nm - Stacy in NJ 16:12 Jun 1 (3)
    • Free to Choose by Friedman. Link inside. - Stacy in NJ 16:17 Jun 1 (2)
      • For world history? - Adrian 16:35 Jun 1 (1)
        • I've been planning on reading Conquests and Cultures by Thomas Sowell... - Virginia Dawn 17:59 Jun 1 (0)

Question for those who use Omnibus - I just got mine... - Heather in VA 14:50 Jun 1 (3)

• If you need any of the resources- - cat in black 16:53 Jun 1 (0)
• I just got mine recently too! My son has done O 2 and 3 in a private school and we are going to go back and do the ancients this fall... - dkholland 14:57 Jun 1 (0)
• Ok - just chalk this up to brain cramp - I found the lesson plans THANKS!! nt - Heather in VA 14:57 Jun 1 (0)

Debbie--here is a link about driver education in Michigan. - Dawn in MI 14:33 Jun 1 (1)

• Thanks for the link - hpymomof3 14:45 Jun 1 (0)

Can anyone recommend a book to help in understanding STATISTICS? - TanyaS 14:20 Jun 1 (3)

• When I taught stats at the university (ages ago) I used the Cartoon Guide to Statistics to "lighten up" on stats. It seemed to help the kids get the concepts when put into a more humorous tone. sm - Bev in B'ville 6:49 Jun 2 (2)
  • Now that I'm going down memory lane with that class.... - Bev in B'ville 9:16 Jun 2 (1)
    • Thanks, it does! nt - TanyaS 13:03 Jun 2 (0)

Trying again: Anyone use the Teaching Tape Technologies DVDs for Saxon Math instead of the DIVE CD? - Brenda in MA 14:10 Jun 1 (1)

• My son used both, more... - bbunch 19:05 Jun 1 (0)

Anyone else willing to chime in re gr 10 science? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 13:52 Jun 1 (0)

Lifepac Computer Lessons from Alpha/Omega?? - Connie(Tx) 13:51 Jun 1 (2)

• Re: Lifepac Computer Lessons from Alpha/Omega?? - Sabrina 10:00 Jun 2 (0)
• I need the answer too.... Someone please answer this question. NT - Pam L 9:06 Jun 2 (0)

Margaret in CO.. - Heather in WI 13:17 Jun 1 (10)

• A few more thoughts... - Margaret in CO 17:54 Jun 2 (0)
• The most important thing is rigor... - Margaret in CO 19:19 Jun 1 (8)
  • Ah, the agony is over and the adventure begins! Well... - Lynne 7:40 Jun 2 (0)
  • Wow! Japan! - Ria 4:55 Jun 2 (1)
    • The destroyer... - Margaret in CO 17:19 Jun 2 (0)
  • Thank you very much! - Heather in WI 19:42 Jun 1 (4)
    • Re: Thank you very much! - Nancy 22:27 Jun 1 (3)
      • Wow! More good info!! - Heather in WI 5:56 Jun 2 (2)
        • Re: CC classes... - Lynne 7:36 Jun 2 (1)
          • Thanks Lynne! - Heather in WI 11:18 Jun 2 (0)

Algebra II ? What topics should a thorough, rigorous course cover? TIA! nt - FranW 12:39 Jun 1 (0)

Has anybody done single courses from Keystone? - Osmosis Mom 12:36 Jun 1 (6)

• Thanks for the info, ladies. nt - Osmosis Mom 14:45 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: yes, we did several - sab53mom 2:55 Jun 2 (0)
• Ria's had experience with the Keystone Science courses... - Charlotte 20:43 Jun 1 (1)
  • Re: Ria's had experience with the Keystone Science courses... - Gwen in VA 3:17 Jun 2 (0)
• Ds did chem online and had lots of teacher support. nt - Gwen in VA 19:34 Jun 1 (0)
• My son did driver's ed correspondence course--tons of teachers support. - cat in black 16:55 Jun 1 (0)

Seasonal Soundings' Summer Reading Challenge is up now! Come and post your lists! - Janie 12:21 Jun 1 (2)

• Oh, I have been so busy! I probably can't post my list until Sunday. Is that okay? nt - Kelli in TN 13:52 Jun 1 (1)
  • Sure, Kelli! I'll still add lists as they come in. Next week is fine! (nt) - Janie 14:52 Jun 1 (0)

SAT registration question - do we need to have a high school code and name?... - Kathy in NC 10:30 Jun 1 (5)

• The SAT code for all traditional homeschoolers is 970000. You should be able to go modify her registration. hth! nm - Deb in PA 11:12 Jun 1 (4)
  • Thanks, I got it, but everytime we try to update that field, it just goes to a screen for our school name and address, which of course doesn't exist. - Kathy Mauney 13:10 Jun 1 (2)
    • Do search by code instead of search by state....(nt) - Lesley 17:35 Jun 1 (0)
    • If you can't fix it on-line, call them (see numer in contacts). They answer the phone and help readily. nt - FloridaLisa 13:19 Jun 1 (0)
  • This is so cool. I came here looking for just this information and here it is! Thanks! nt - Mary in GA 11:41 Jun 1 (0)

What some of you have been wanting: Forensics text, labs, tests...and it is free! - Jane in NC 10:30 Jun 1 (4)

• Neat - thanks! I wonder if you were to do it for an - momof10 16:48 Jun 1 (0)
• Ugh, but you have to have a password to get the answer keys for test. nt - RhondaM. 15:03 Jun 1 (0)
• This looks great, thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 14:56 Jun 1 (0)
• Thank you for sharing. Some questions for you science folks.. - bbunch 13:54 Jun 1 (0)

Computer Science Pure and Simple question - Martha in GA 10:23 Jun 1 (0)

How much math & science for communicative arts, graphic arts, theater major? - Kris 9:55 Jun 1 (5)

• Don't discount how helpful math is in the graphic arts, particularly if she does computer design. nt - Jami in TX 11:12 Jun 1 (1)
  • Good point! Another thing to consider is that interests change... - Jane in NC 12:16 Jun 1 (0)
• Our experience - Julie 11:03 Jun 1 (0)
• It really depends on the individual college (m) - Ria 10:11 Jun 1 (0)
• I'd base it on how much & what classes will be required for the degree. - K-FL 10:09 Jun 1 (0)

Remote Rosetta Stone? - Katty 9:49 Jun 1 (2)

• Perhaps call the library and ask? nt - Dee 12:47 Jun 2 (0)
• Good question, Katty...hope someone answers! nt - Lee 17:35 Jun 1 (0)

Query Re: Teaching Textbooks - Linda (Australia) 9:32 Jun 1 (1)

• Re: Query Re: Teaching Textbooks - Kris 9:47 Jun 1 (0)

For Jann in TX--do you think I can use Basic Math from Lials<m> - Sleepless in CT 8:06 Jun 1 (1)

• BCM might be a bit much... - Jann in TX 13:11 Jun 1 (0)

SATs and ACTs: where do these fit in for Canadians? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 8:02 Jun 1 (12)

• Thank you... - StaceyL in Canada 13:47 Jun 1 (1)
  • the one that is easiest to get into?-nt - ValinBC 14:39 Jun 1 (0)
• What I think we'll do - Ruth in Canada 12:09 Jun 1 (2)
  • What is the SAT II? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 13:44 Jun 1 (1)
    • Specific to a subject - Ruth in Canada 14:16 Jun 1 (0)
• Some thoughts - Phyllis in Canada 10:59 Jun 1 (5)
  • Phyllis, more... - ValinBC 14:52 Jun 1 (1)
    • Re: Phyllis, more... - Phyllis in Canada 6:07 Jun 2 (0)
  • What testing did he suggest as an alternative?-nt - Valinbc 11:20 Jun 1 (2)
    • Re: What testing did he suggest as an alternative?-nt - Phyllis in Canada 13:42 Jun 1 (1)
      • Oh, I see. Anyways, here in B.C., just about every program requires English 12, so I think the SAT, minimum is a good bet if not writing the exam. -nt - Valinbc 14:37 Jun 1 (0)
• Hi Stacey, this is what we did... - ValinBC 9:07 Jun 1 (0)

Driver's ed - hpymomof3 7:24 Jun 1 (8)

• It depends on state law. Where we are, - Claire 9:17 Jun 2 (0)
• We're teaching driver's ed to our oldest ... (more).. - Kelly in VA 12:32 Jun 1 (1)
  • Err...the textbook would be the 'classroom portion'...not the 'in-car portion'...nt - Kelly in VA 14:21 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: Driver's ed - Judy of TN 8:16 Jun 1 (3)
  • Thank you for sharing about DriversEdge.... - Kelli in TN 19:03 Jun 1 (0)
  • after they finish the course what happens - hpymomof3 9:31 Jun 1 (1)
    • Re: after they finish the course what happens - Judy of TN 10:51 Jun 1 (0)
• It varies by state - Happy 7:32 Jun 1 (0)

Rosetta Stone Users, Do you supplement? - KELLI 7:19 Jun 1 (5)

• Interesting..... - KELLI 15:28 Jun 2 (0)
• Very different approach... - Reya 18:13 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: Rosetta Stone Users, Do you supplement? - Laurie4b 14:51 Jun 1 (0)
• Spanish Texts - Christi/NC 10:26 Jun 1 (0)
• We did. - Jenny in Florida 8:12 Jun 1 (0)

Have any of your children taken the SAT and done well after using MUS? - Judy of TN 7:10 Jun 1 (2)

• Yes . . . - Kimm in WA 9:33 Jun 2 (0)
• I think my dd did pretty good... - Alyce 11:25 Jun 1 (0)

Poll: How many years did it take your dc to go through Saxon Advanced Math? TIA. nt - FloridaLisa 6:25 Jun 1 (10)

• Thanks, as always, for the input. I think our best bet is to start with good intentions and then see how it goes -- perhaps going throughout the summer or into next year if necessary. nt - FloridaLisa 20:37 Jun 1 (0)
• My son took two years. nt - ElaineB 17:31 Jun 1 (0)
• 10 months. But we do the "sacrilegious" thing of only doing the odd problems. ;-) - Beth S 14:23 Jun 1 (0)
• One year, but we added a more in-depth trig course at the community college afterwards. nt - nrg 12:44 Jun 1 (0)
• Both my older girls took 7 months to do it (nt) - Margaret in CO 11:04 Jun 1 (0)
• I haven't gotten that far yet - but I bought Art Reed's new book ... - Christi in KC 10:35 Jun 1 (0)
• dd will take two years beginning in the fall... (more) - Beth 9:23 Jun 1 (0)
• One year for each of mine. nt - Linda in TX 7:59 Jun 1 (0)
• I'm just trying to plan a reasonable schedule for my oldest. TIA! nt - FloridaLisa 7:41 Jun 1 (0)
• My dd took two full years... - Laura in CT 7:03 Jun 1 (0)

'07 Free Response AP questions posted - Jane in NC 6:03 Jun 1 (0)

How do YOU schedule Chalkdust ? - Brenda From Tenn 5:23 Jun 1 (14)

• Thanks ladies for all your wisdom and help! - Brenda From Tenn 16:18 Jun 1 (0)
• I don't "Schedule" it - I just have my ds - Lh 12:47 Jun 1 (0)
• My dd did it a bit differently - Christi/NC 10:29 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: How do YOU schedule Chalkdust ? - Susie-Knits 6:50 Jun 1 (8)
  • Susie, you mentioned MWM...did you use this program? Just curious. Thanks. (nt) - Milliemil 7:25 Jun 1 (4)
    • Yes, we did in the young elementary stage.. - Susie-Knits 7:36 Jun 1 (3)
      • Oh, how I appreciate your response, Susie, I had begun to think I was the square peg as far as math curriculum goes (sm) - Milliemil 9:08 Jun 1 (2)
        • We can be square pegs together! haha... - Susie-Knits 10:45 Jun 1 (1)
          • Square pegs together?! - sounds good to me!:)... - Milliemil 11:34 Jun 1 (0)
  • We are in Munford, which is north of Memphis.....longing to be in middle TN where it is not so HUMID! - Brenda From Tenn 7:02 Jun 1 (2)
    • Re: We are in Munford, which is north of Memphis.....longing to be in middle TN where it is not so HUMID! - Susie-Knits 7:24 Jun 1 (1)
      • Yep, been a TN gal for a long time!(more) - Brenda From Tenn 7:41 Jun 1 (0)
• we just finished this - Hoggirl 6:16 Jun 1 (1)
  • I get it! And no you were not rambling.... - Brenda From Tenn 7:08 Jun 1 (0)

Biology lab question for those using Campbell (m) - Jane in NC 4:02 Jun 1 (0)

Spelling for a 13yo child who was taught with the look-see method (m) - Sandra in Australia 2:16 Jun 1 (9)

• Haven't read the other posts, but two suggestions that helped us...... - Claire 13:59 Jun 2 (0)
• Thanks everyone for your ideas so far, really appreciated. I will look into the suggestions. nt - Sandra in Australia 4:33 Jun 2 (0)
• Couple quick questions: - Julie 11:00 Jun 1 (2)
  • Re: Couple quick questions: - Sandra in Australia 4:29 Jun 2 (1)
    • How rude of me, I didn't say thanks for your thoughts! Hope my answers helped some nt - Sandra in Australia 4:31 Jun 2 (0)
• Re: Spelling for a 13yo child who was taught with the look-see method (m) - Veronica in VA 10:11 Jun 1 (0)
• Saxon Phonics Interventon nt, - Mom2Many 9:24 Jun 1 (0)
• I can suggest.... - Pamela 4:25 Jun 1 (1)
  • Also, I'd supplement with.... - Lori D. 7:43 Jun 1 (0)

Could someone tell me again where to order Foerster's Algebra - and what all I need? - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 22:19 May 31 (2)

• Re: Could someone tell me again where to order Foerster's Algebra - and what all I need? - Melissa 6:37 Jun 1 (0)
• Try here....just type in Foerster in the search - momof7 6:25 Jun 1 (0)

OK - I need help with this one. I may have screwed up my ds in math.... - Christy in CO 21:44 May 31 (12)

• Thanks to everyone for your encouraging comments. I'm going to look at Chalkdust Pre-Alg. at the Conference and decide then. I will finish up Key to Percents this summer. nt - Christy in CO 6:52 Jun 2 (0)
• Why not continue with MUS Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geo.etc... - Kimberly 8:25 Jun 1 (0)
• how about doing the free trial of aleks to get him up to speed on what he needs? (nt) - AngieW in Texas 7:11 Jun 1 (0)
• Why don't you look at Saxon?... - Nan in Mass 6:37 Jun 1 (0)
• Finish key series, dec., percent, fraction, (m) - colby, math major 6:10 Jun 1 (1)
  • Great advice!-nt - Susie-Knits 6:53 Jun 1 (0)
• I would use what you already have, since they are excellent resources... - Deb in PA 4:59 Jun 1 (1)
  • I agree with this. You haven't messed anything up! He's only going into 8th grade. - momof7 11:28 Jun 1 (0)
• Can you find something to use over the summer that will teach percents? - Ria 4:11 Jun 1 (0)
• MUS's pre-algebra is very light. You could easily do it simultaneously with MUS Zeta, which focuses on percents. nt - LilyK 22:08 May 31 (2)
  • Probably better to do one after the other - Ruth in Ottawa 6:18 Jun 1 (1)
    • I don't recall any percents (at least in the first 2/3) of MUS pre-algebra, so you could get caught up with Zeta while you get started in pre-algebra nt - LilyK 11:18 Jun 1 (0)

Is anyone using the Rosetta Stone homeschool edition - any language? - Christy in CO 21:16 May 31 (3)

• Yes, we are ....(m)..... - Lesley 9:08 Jun 1 (1)
  • checking the box here and agreeing with Lesley. sm - Sharon inMD 9:49 Jun 1 (0)
• We used the French - Quiver0f10 5:53 Jun 1 (0)

Bridget Ardoin @ Science for High School courses titles are "Highschool Chemistry for Your Home" anyone ever use, see, etc. - Sara in CT 19:38 May 31 (1)

• This is what my co-op used. - Jan P. 20:06 Jun 1 (0)

My ds has the opportunity to take the SAT & ACT for free but which one should he take? - Judy 19:27 May 31 (7)

• Several considerations . . . - Brigid in NC 5:08 Jun 1 (5)
  • Question about age/grade when taking SAT.... - dkholland in NC also 6:27 Jun 1 (4)
    • I'm not sure I can answer this. - Brigid in NC 8:21 Jun 1 (1)
      • Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Its amazing how much information I can glean just from reading on this board!! nt - dkholland 14:52 Jun 1 (0)
    • Answering your question on fulfilling state testing requirements... - Jane in NC 6:46 Jun 1 (1)
      • Thank you so much...I had been reading at DNPE and had not read that portion yet! nt - dkholland 14:51 Jun 1 (0)
• It might depend on how old he is, and his future goals... - Anne/PA 4:38 Jun 1 (0)

Regina Coeli Online Academy-composition - Jan 18:54 May 31 (2)

• 2 of my kids did writing at RCA -- - Gwen in VA 5:31 Jun 1 (0)
• We use RCA...(m) - Beth in OH 4:24 Jun 1 (0)

Is there a place or someone you know that can help with... - Yolanda 18:07 May 31 (10)

• Most transcripts just list the completed course not the year worked... - Jann in TX 19:50 May 31 (9)
  • "most"? I never did them that way :-o nt - Ellie 12:22 Jun 2 (0)
  • Re: Most transcripts just list the completed course not the year worked... - Yolanda 20:03 May 31 (7)
    • Yes! nt - Jann in TX 21:33 May 31 (6)
      • Alright! Thank you, thank you, thank you....now do you - Yolanda 21:38 May 31 (5)
        • Yes, Donna Young's site has transcript samples and templates, as well as HSLDA, and this one (link only) - Deb in PA 5:02 Jun 1 (2)
          • Great College by the way. - Jan P. 20:09 Jun 1 (1)
            • Jan... - Deb in PA 9:15 Jun 2 (0)
        • Re: Alright! Thank you, thank you, thank you....now do you - Virginia Dawn 4:50 Jun 1 (1)
          • Hey, it didn't align my text! Oh well, you get the idea. :-)nt - Virginia Dawn 4:52 Jun 1 (0)

My oldest is getting close to high school. What are some books/websites where I can learn about requirements, credits, transcripts, and what ever else I may need to know? Thanks! nt - ilovemy6kids 17:23 May 31 (6)

• Cafi Cohen's book "And What About College" is great. nt - Jennifer 13:02 Jun 1 (0)
• Home Designed High School by Diana Johnson (link) - LoriM 5:12 Jun 1 (0)
• Homeschooling High School by Jeanne Gowen Dennis (nt) - Beth in OH 4:26 Jun 1 (0)
• Agree with Florida Lisa, also recommend HSLDA's website nt - Debbie in Ohio 18:11 May 31 (0)
• My best sources have been: 1) lurking and reading here for a while; 2) researching my state requirements; 3) researching potentional college requirements. (m) - FloridaLisa 18:07 May 31 (1)
  • I agree with this. Also find some folks in your area who have successfully homeschooled through high school and set up a time (you buy lunch or whatever) when you can pump them for their wisdom. They will know local resources, which is incredibly valuable info. nt - Laurie4b 5:24 Jun 1 (0)

Beginning HS next Year - HELP - Transcripts - diploma - Lisa 17:22 May 31 (2)

• Homeschooling High School: Planning Ahead for College Admission by Jeanne Gowen Dennis is one such book. hth! nm - Deb in PA 19:15 May 31 (0)
• Here's a helpful website - Chris in VA 17:49 May 31 (0)

Janie re Omnibus quote... - Clara in Miami 16:27 May 31 (1)

• Sounds rather curious to me..... - Janie 5:34 Jun 1 (0)

Cananyone please look at my grade 9 schedule and see if you think it is ok? Thanks - Kim 16:18 May 31 (4)

• I'm chiming in a bit late. (m) - FloridaLisa 17:17 Jun 1 (0)
• My ds. enjoyed BJUP's 9th Grade Geography. nt - Nissi 4:17 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: Cananyone please look at my grade 9 schedule and see if you think it is ok? Thanks - Catherine in WI 21:45 May 31 (0)
• Not there yet ourselves, but thinking... - Linda in NM 18:46 May 31 (0)

Hello! I normally post on the K-8 board, but I have questions about math goals; Reya suggested I come over here and talk to Adrian - and anyone else who has information. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 16:16 May 31 (26)

• Don't predetermine her math genius just yet... - LoriM 5:22 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: Hello! I normally post on the K-8 board, but I have questions about math goals; Reya suggested I come over here and talk to Adrian - and anyone else who has information. (m) - Reya 1:05 Jun 1 (8)
  • BTW, I *was* an engineering major and then a physics major. :-) - Reya 1:21 Jun 1 (7)
    • Well, that is true... - Adrian 8:40 Jun 1 (6)
      • Have you seen the IMACs program? - Reya 11:49 Jun 1 (5)
        • Ah, but what if your mold only had metal at every point with irrational coordinates and no metal at points with rational coordinates? - Adrian 13:54 Jun 1 (3)
          • I'd like to see that mold! ;-) Besides, since I was measuring, I could only reach the precision of my instruments. Significant digits, and all that. (It was an estimate, anyway. It had all sorts of funny spikes and bumps--I just needed to know if I'd overflow the pan--again, *ahem*--in the oven and make a huge mess or not!) nt - Reya 14:07 Jun 1 (2)
            • I left out more smileys--I know you were joking, and I was joking back! *ggg* nt - Reya 14:09 Jun 1 (1)
              • ;o) (nt) - Adrian 14:22 Jun 1 (0)
        • I sure haven't! I'll have to take a look at that.... (nt) - Adrian 11:57 Jun 1 (0)
• Thanks everyone! nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 19:20 May 31 (0)
• Just wanted to address one thing in your post. From my experience, it's not always apparent whether math is their *thing* in 2nd grade. (m) - FloridaLisa 18:14 May 31 (1)
  • I only say that because my little dd *is* my math girl, LOL! (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 18:18 May 31 (0)
• I wouldn't worry about this now - Ruth in Ottawa 17:27 May 31 (1)
  • Exactly. Choose a superior program now (Singapore Math fits the bill, imo) and assess where she's at each year. (nt) - Colleen 23:55 May 31 (0)
• I probably should preface everything I say about calculus with... - Adrian 17:16 May 31 (10)
  • What is your opinion on studying Euclid? - Susan in TN 9:27 Jun 1 (7)
    • Sure, I'll tell you what I'm doing.... - Adrian 11:27 Jun 1 (2)
      • Oh yeah, and I suppose on a transcript that would look like... - Adrian 13:40 Jun 1 (1)
        • Thanks Adrian - you've been so helpful! nt - Susan in TN 13:56 Jun 1 (0)
    • Susan . . . - Jackie in AR 9:56 Jun 1 (3)
      • I will definitely look into this! Thanks nt - Susan in TN 13:57 Jun 1 (0)
      • One comment on Euclidean geometry - Adrian 11:49 Jun 1 (1)
        • Thanks for your thoughts, Adrian. (nt) - Jackie in AR 19:52 Jun 1 (0)
  • Thank you for all this information! (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 18:58 May 31 (1)
    • I think Allen may be all bought up now - Adrian 20:10 May 31 (0)

If you had to choose which one would it be for Algebra - Teaching Textbook or MUS? - Judy 15:29 May 31 (2)

• Having used both with two different children... - Happy 6:28 Jun 1 (0)
• What is your student's learning style? What is their background in math? nm - Janet 16:23 May 31 (0)

rosetta stone latin - maggie 13:52 May 31 (1)

• Re: rosetta stone latin - Catherine in WI 21:51 May 31 (0)

Help please....sorry to be a pest about Thinkwell, but I really need to try to figure this out in a way that will work better than what we are currently doing - Sharon in MD 13:49 May 31 (3)

• THanks so much ladies....you made me feel much better - Sharon in MD 9:53 Jun 1 (0)
• Thinkwell online exercises - Linda in VA 4:47 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: Help please....sorry to be a pest about Thinkwell, but I really need to try to figure this out in a way that will work better than what we are currently doing - Michelle in AL 15:52 May 31 (0)

Unsettled re science for gr 10: any online courses using Holt's Biology: Visulaizing Life? Or other recommendations? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 13:29 May 31 (1)

• Re: Unsettled re science for gr 10: any online courses using Holt's Biology: Visulaizing Life? Or other recommendations? (m) - Michelle in AL 15:43 May 31 (0)

Hewitt LLC vs. Skills for Literary Analysis (the old one), which one.... - Yolanda 13:21 May 31 (3)

• I've used both... - Debbie in Ohio 5:18 Jun 1 (1)
  • thanks...:) - Yolanda 20:35 Jun 1 (0)
• Anyone?....please?nt - Yolanda 20:04 May 31 (0)

Anyone know when the College Board publishes their new "Official Student Guides"--for the PSAT? (m) - Michelle in MO 12:33 May 31 (7)

• Re: the College Board PSAT? ...(m) - Lesley 5:47 Jun 1 (0)
• Piggybacking... Is it crazy to take the SAT before the PSAT? (m) - Debbie in Ohio 18:22 May 31 (4)
  • Ohio State will take ACT, SAT, or equivalent PSAT scores for dual enrollment. My dd used her PSAT score. (nt) - Beth in OH 4:31 Jun 1 (0)
  • SAT scores will *all* go to colleges when you send them (m) - Jan in MO 19:40 May 31 (2)
    • You know, they will take an ACT score... I hadn't thought of it since I only took SAT and ACT feels foreign. Thx! nt - Debbie in Ohio 5:22 Jun 1 (0)
    • Early SAT scores - Linda in VA 4:52 Jun 1 (0)
• No downside that I can see (m) - Jan in MO 12:56 May 31 (0)

Is the SAT question of the day a book, or something online? TIA (nt) - ElaineB 11:06 May 31 (2)

• It's online. Link inside... - ereks mom 11:14 May 31 (1)
  • We really like this! It's a painless way to get used to the format. Not a substitute for test prep, because Q of the day is taken from the easy end of the SAT nt - Laurie4b 5:27 Jun 1 (0)

Literature questions for those who are conservative Christians, particularly moms of teen boys. nt - ereks mom 10:49 May 31 (20)

• How about Hewitt's Lightning Literature course on 20th Century Christian British authors? .... - Merry 17:43 Jun 1 (0)
• One not-to-be-missed book to put at the top of your list... - LaJuana 1:10 Jun 1 (1)
  • Thank you so much for your suggestions! I'm feeling a bit better about... - ereks mom 8:42 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: Literature questions for those who are conservative Christians, particularly moms of teen boys. nt - sarah 19:18 May 31 (0)
• If he's going into ministry, I think it's important to read books from other points of view - Laurie4b 19:12 May 31 (1)
  • Yes, I definitely agree about "group think" & also about "offended sensibilities" vs. being "led into sin" But... - ereks mom 6:53 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: Literature questions for those who are conservative Christians, particularly moms of teen boys. nt - Melissa 14:54 May 31 (1)
  • Yes, and LOTS of other lists. I'm hoping some kind souls here can advise me as to which 10 books or so would be the best of the best for our particular situation. Thanks for your suggestion! ; ) nt - ereks mom 17:23 May 31 (0)
• What about SL Core 200?? nt - momee 13:20 May 31 (2)
  • Or some of the SL 530 books? (more) - Kris 17:43 May 31 (1)
    • Thanks, momee & Kris -- I don't know why I had not thought of Sonlight. nt - ereks mom 6:55 Jun 1 (0)
• If you just want to cover a few novels, you might check the list of study guides carried by Progeny Press. Christian perspective; in depth questions.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 12:56 May 31 (1)
  • Stacey (or others), do you know of any Christian literature guides *online* ? nt - ereks mom 14:42 May 31 (0)
• I liked Kim's list, plus.... - Carrie in NC 11:23 May 31 (1)
  • I second . . . - Kris 17:45 May 31 (0)
• Our church seminary has an awesome culture & christianity program that has a great reading list. The link is inside... - leslie 11:20 May 31 (0)
• some ideas - Kim in TN 11:07 May 31 (2)
  • Here is a list...... - Nissi 11:30 May 31 (1)
    • Almost all the authors of the above list are Christian. nt - Nissi 11:32 May 31 (0)
• Oops! My post *above* is NOT "nt"! nt -- yes, *this* one IS. ; ) - ereks mom 10:51 May 31 (0)

Getting it... aaaaaccccckkkkk.... - Catherine in WI 10:33 May 31 (4)

• Re: Getting it... aaaaaccccckkkkk.... - Reya 22:03 May 31 (0)
• Thanks... - Catherine in WI 22:00 May 31 (0)
• I am SO glad to hear that this is a somewhat common problem! I was starting to be worried... - Leena 18:44 May 31 (0)
• It's a developmental thing - Julie 10:47 May 31 (0)

Would Lial's BCM count as a pre-algebra course on a high school transcript? nt - Michele in NC 10:26 May 31 (7)

• It can be reflected as "General Math" on a high school transcript. NT - Pam L 14:25 May 31 (0)
• Yes, it is Pre-Algebra--but most states do not count this level towards graduation requirements. more.. - Jann in TX 13:49 May 31 (0)
• i would think so but why would you want Pre-algebra on a HS transcript? i've always thought Pre-A topped out 8th grade at the most. nt - Deidre in GA 10:39 May 31 (4)
  • Because my 9th grade daughter is doing this book this year... - Michele in NC 14:11 May 31 (3)
    • No, my thoughts were along the lines of states/colleges not counting it as HS math as Jann in TX suggested. nt - Deidre in GA 16:29 May 31 (1)
      • College may not count it but do you want it on the transcript anyway? Or are you happy to omit it? Do you need a math credit for any other reason? of so, log it on for 9th gr and award a math credit. :-) - Lh 16:50 May 31 (0)
    • We used to call that General Math . . but - Lh 16:09 May 31 (0)

Suggestions for a mom whose daughter just walked out of public highschool.... - Whitney 10:13 May 31 (11)

• You know, it is funny about these teens... - Nan in Mass 7:23 Jun 1 (0)
• I work for the CC program that takes care of these kids... - LoriM 5:33 Jun 1 (0)
• What state are you in? - Catherine in WI 21:58 May 31 (0)
• I'd look at either CC or American School... - Nan in Mass 10:27 May 31 (5)
  • Hi Nan... - Whitney 13:23 May 31 (2)
    • the way CC works here ... - DollyM 17:35 May 31 (0)
    • I'm not sure... - Nan in Mass 16:24 May 31 (0)
  • With A.S. the general studies diploma would might be a good option. She'd earn a diploma from an accredited school - LH 12:23 May 31 (1)
    • I also rec. AS. Though they offer both the General and the College-Bound tracks, the diploma does NOT list what track the student took (that is, both programs award an identical diploma). nt - K in MI 16:04 May 31 (0)
• If she's in the 11th grade and she's not - momof10 10:18 May 31 (1)
  • I agree. given what you said i'd just think about a GED and moving on. nt - Deidre in GA 12:52 May 31 (0)

Which edition of Lial's Introductory Algebra & Intermediate Algebra are you using? I found one of each title at the thrift store, and... - ereks mom 9:45 May 31 (4)

• I'm wondering which editions are hardcover...(m) - Colleen 23:51 May 31 (0)
• I have the paperback books. Do you have the hardbacks? - momof10 10:17 May 31 (2)
  • They are paperback books. nt - ereks mom 10:19 May 31 (1)
    • Well, I have the 5th and 6th editions for Introductory and 6th and 7th for Intermediate. more - momof10 11:07 May 31 (0)

How do I keep a high school transcript? Starting next year and a little nervous. nt - kelWY 9:02 May 31 (3)

• I would have the course descriptions and booklists handy, but - Chris in VA 17:52 May 31 (0)
• i hope some one with more experience helps you out - kate in seattle 15:58 May 31 (1)
  • Not too simplistic...thanks so much! nt - kelWY 16:51 May 31 (0)

When shopping for Lial's BCM, how important is the student Mathlab CD? What about the DVT? - Robin in Tx 8:58 May 31 (6)

• All we've need is the textbook, Robin...(m) - Colleen 23:46 May 31 (1)
  • Needed. I know I don't need to edit myself, but I cringe when I screw up subject lines! ;-) (nt) - Colleen 23:47 May 31 (0)
• For BCM I don't use the solutions manual or the DVT's. - Carrie in NC 11:08 May 31 (0)
• I have a set of DVT's for BCM 7th edition for sale (m) - CynthiaOK 9:29 May 31 (1)
  • Oh, and about MyMath Lab - CynthiaOK 9:31 May 31 (0)
• The solutions manual is good to have so--- - Robin in DFW 9:08 May 31 (0)

I need some help! - Michele in NC 7:46 May 31 (10)

• Help for High School (study at home program) - Julie 8:07 May 31 (2)
  • Thanks, Julie.. - Michele in NC 8:31 May 31 (1)
    • The introduction and table of contents are posted - Julie 9:53 May 31 (0)
• Re: I need some help! - Susie-Knits 8:02 May 31 (3)
  • I second that recommendation..nt - Diana in OR 8:44 May 31 (0)
  • Thanks, Susie.. - Michele in NC 8:26 May 31 (1)
    • My mind gets flying and my fingers don't keep up! haha - Susie-Knits 8:34 May 31 (0)
• AG has a 1 month writing program..... - Alyce 8:01 May 31 (2)
  • Okay, I'm ignorant...what's AG? nt - Michele in NC 8:26 May 31 (1)
    • AnalyticalGrammar.com nt - Ellen moving to VA 9:24 May 31 (0)

Etiquette question on asking for letter of recommendation... - Anne/PA 7:38 May 31 (8)

• Re: Etiquette question on asking for letter of recommendation... - Gwen in VA 10:10 May 31 (0)
• Re: Etiquette question on asking for letter of recommendation... - Sharon in MD 8:25 May 31 (5)
  • Thanks for the input... he will be 13, and it is a residential camp, and the other camp needs a letter from a "science teacher"... - Anne/PA 8:40 May 31 (4)
    • We have done a CTY distance ed course, but not a camp, none the less... - Sharon in Md 12:15 May 31 (2)
      • Thanks, Sharon! He's doing the Intro Biomedical Sciences camp for 7th/8th graders... - Anne/PA 16:06 May 31 (1)
        • Your Welcome! I'd think that a letter from a CTY type of source would be a great thing to have. I sure they get those types of requests on a regular basis. m - Sharon in MD 16:28 May 31 (0)
    • I wrote all of Taz's letters without any issue, including summer long camps @ NASA. nm - Carmen & Co. 8:51 May 31 (0)
• Your ds should ask for such a letter. But... - Carmen & Co. 8:17 May 31 (0)

Scheduling BJU Chemistry - Christina in Space Coast 7:09 May 31 (2)

• Yes, they do provide a schedule... - GVA 7:56 May 31 (0)
• Re: Scheduling BJU Chemistry - Peggie in Texas 7:40 May 31 (0)

Need Recomm. for Calculus & Statistics (m) - Tammy 6:55 May 31 (1)

• Well, I can tell you what we are doing next year... - Deb in PA 11:44 May 31 (0)

Laurie4b, I didn't look through the titles listed, but the Teaching Co has their American Lit course on sale right now - momof7 6:52 May 31 (3)

• What is this like? Do you have it? - Laurie4b 8:37 May 31 (2)
  • No, I don't have it. Just saw it glancing through the catalog. - momof7 19:21 May 31 (1)
    • Thanks for thinking of me! :) nt - Laurie4b 5:30 Jun 1 (0)

Spielvogel ? for Jean in Wisc... - percytruffle 6:45 May 31 (8)

• I'm sorry to be so rude but... - Susie-Knits 7:46 May 31 (2)
  • This is copied from Excel so it copies a bit oddly--but here it is. - Jean in Wisc. 8:20 May 31 (1)
    • Thank you very much Jean! -nt - Susie-Knits 8:30 May 31 (0)
• Congrats! Graduation is a bitter/sweet experience! - Jean in Wisc 6:52 May 31 (4)
  • Re: Congrats! Graduation is a bitter/sweet experience! - percytruffle 7:04 May 31 (3)
    • My ds will be using A History of the United STates by Boorstin. - Jean in Wisc 9:31 May 31 (2)
      • Re: My ds will be using A History of the United STates by Boorstin. - percytruffle 9:45 May 31 (1)
        • My dd was not thrilled about studying U.S. History again... - Jean in Wisc 10:24 May 31 (0)

Question about child lacking Physics going to college... - Virginia Dawn 5:21 May 31 (7)

• For finance, skip it. For economics, an extra stat course would be more useful! nt - Reya 8:03 May 31 (0)
• I didn't take physics in h.s. No problem. nt - Lynne 5:51 May 31 (0)
• I wouldn't worry about it personally.... - Pamela 5:34 May 31 (0)
• What is the pre-requiste the cc requires? (nt) - Janie 5:33 May 31 (2)
  • They require that you complete their Pre-calculus or test higher than that on their placement test. - Virginia Dawn 6:07 May 31 (1)
    • well, but for Spring semester, he'll have already taken it if he wants to take the physics course in the Spring <nt> - Pamela 7:58 May 31 (0)
• LOL -- I didn't take physics in HS and ended up in a research job in that area... - GVA 5:31 May 31 (0)

Do you think LL8 would be to light for a 9th grader? - Debbie 4:01 May 31 (3)

• This is what we're planning for 9th grade next year... - Denise in NE 10:56 May 31 (0)
• Not at all. Using LL8 this year with my 8th grader, but will wait till 9th for younger brother... - Lori D. 7:18 May 31 (0)
• How I'm supplementing LL8 for a 9th grader... - Debbie in Ohio 4:44 May 31 (0)

For those who have used Megawords - KNF-TX 3:43 May 31 (2)

• Here's what I do....sm - Zee 9:20 May 31 (0)
• We do 1 page a day to supplement... - Lori D. 7:22 May 31 (0)

Odd question... I was reading on this board recently about a popular program and a comment was made that many, if not most, hit a wall at Chapter 5 (I think... something like that :o). - Robin in Tx 22:51 May 30 (10)

• Ask and you shall receive...(m) - Colleen 1:01 May 31 (9)
  • Yes, that was it! Thanks, Colleen. nt - Robin in Tx 10:48 May 31 (0)
  • Yup - that's the point where we stop NEM and do Keys to Algebra 1-3... - Nan in Mass 4:03 May 31 (7)
    • BTW, were there other spots in NEM 1 or 2 where you found it helpful to do any more of the Key To series? (m) - Jackie in AR 7:25 May 31 (2)
      • Well... - Nan in Mass 8:07 May 31 (0)
      • Well... - Nan in Mass 7:51 May 31 (0)
    • Thanks for this tip, Nan. (m) - Jackie in AR 6:53 May 31 (3)
      • Can I give you another tip?... - Nan in Mass 7:33 May 31 (2)
        • Of course. :-) (m) - Jackie in AR 14:52 May 31 (1)
          • Yes, of course. I knew I'd flub something up. GRIN. nm - Nan in Mass 16:26 May 31 (0)

asking again about science sequence - kate in seattle 22:00 May 30 (13)

• thanks for all the answers - kate in seattle 9:15 May 31 (0)
• In NC- earth science, too - Carrie in NC 7:11 May 31 (1)
  • AP Env. Sci. - Reya 7:57 May 31 (0)
• What we did... - Ria 5:56 May 31 (0)
• oh the options....lol - Pamela 5:25 May 31 (5)
  • I don't think HSers will be able to call classes AP easily, anyhow.... - Reya 7:48 May 31 (4)
    • Could you call it an AP class if the student scores 4/5 without submitting a syllabus? - Anne/PA 7:53 May 31 (3)
      • You can only call a class AP if you have submitted your syllabus to the AP College Board and they have approved it. Otherwise you can call your course "Advanced [subject]". Anyone, however, can sign up for and take the AP test for any subject and report the score alongside the subject. nm - Bev in B'ville 9:02 May 31 (1)
        • This is correct according to the college board. (Do they sell stock, LOL! They sure have expanded their market.) nt - Laurie4b 9:32 May 31 (0)
      • I *THINK* you can only call it AP prep. (I'd call the class Advanced and make a note of what that means or AP prep on a syllabus, not just Honors.) But I really don't remember very clearly. - Reya 8:00 May 31 (0)
• What we're doing next year.... - Bev in B'ville 3:09 May 31 (1)
  • Joining Bev on this one... - Jane in NC 4:45 May 31 (0)
• Re: asking again about science sequence - Reya 0:38 May 31 (0)

New Chalkdust Geometry text vs the old one: if anyone has seen and compared these at a hs convention, could you comment on which you preferred, and why? Thanks much.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:15 May 30 (7)

• I'll be getting mine very soon... - Michelle in GA 5:35 May 31 (0)
• What?? A new text ?? Stacey, I'm confused enough as it is, and now you are adding more !!! Just kidding! nt - SusanAR 20:46 May 30 (3)
  • I e-mailed Dana Mosely of Chalkdust... - StaceyL in Canada 6:27 May 31 (2)
    • Yes, I saw both at the GHEA... - Michelle in GA 7:06 May 31 (0)
    • Hmmmm thanks. - SusanAR 6:41 May 31 (0)
• What is the name/edition of the new one? They still list the 1995 one on the website...nt - Susie-Knits 19:45 May 30 (1)
  • All the info is very interesting.... - Susie-Knits 7:31 May 31 (0)

Chalkdust geometry- how does it work? Is there - SusanAR 18:17 May 30 (1)

• Re: Chalkdust geometry- how does it work? Is there - Susie-Knits 19:04 May 30 (0)

Have decided on Chalk Dust for math next year. Need input on which course to select, please. - percytruffle 18:14 May 30 (4)

• Thanks for your input. I will e-mail the prof. nt - percytruffle 6:24 May 31 (0)
• My humble opinion ... - Susie-Knits 19:25 May 30 (0)
• Why don't you e-mail Prof. Mosely and get his advice? - Hoggirl 19:19 May 30 (0)
• Can't direct you, PT, as we've only gotten as far as Alg I here, but I'm leaning strongly towards CD Geometry for my to-be gr 10 son next year. Once again, great INFJ minds think alike {g}.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:03 May 30 (0)

Aren't yall tired???? m - Lisa TX 17:37 May 30 (5)

• LOL! I posted a similar question on the k-8 board. I think we're seeing our 1st wave of k-1st grade original WTM'ers entering high school. nm - Czrmen & Co. 8:13 May 31 (0)
• Heck, yeah! Been too busy with life to post much lately. nt - Anna 7:29 May 31 (0)
• You hit the nail on the head! more... - Ang in TX 6:39 May 31 (0)
• I reckon so..... :) LOL - Bev in B'ville 3:11 May 31 (0)
• Skzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...............--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:04 May 30 (0)

If dd (8th grade) has completed BCM.... - Robin in DFW 17:12 May 30 (16)

• NEWS FLASH...my Lial's DOES have cumulative reviews....how did I miss that? (m) - Robin in DFW 7:58 May 31 (2)
  • LOL! I understand completely! There is a LOT to keep track of, isn't there! I'm glad you have the reviews! ;-) NT - Carrie in NC 19:14 May 31 (0)
  • Well, these darn high school books have so many pages, lol...makes me nostalgic for Goodnight, Moon! ;-)nm - Deb in PA 8:46 May 31 (0)
• If you are really set on using Saxon then go right into Algebra 1--BCM is Pre-Algebra. I prefer Lial's Algebra to Saxon for most students. nt - Jann in TX 18:05 May 30 (11)
  • Hi Jann... - Robin in DFW 18:19 May 30 (10)
    • My Introductory Algebra, 8th edition, has cumulative reviews at the end of every chapter. I am curious which edition doesn't? (nt) - Deb in PA 4:07 May 31 (3)
      • My 7th edition Intro Alg has cummulative reviews at the end of each chapter, too. NT - Carrie in NC 7:18 May 31 (2)
        • Maybe I've had a brain f*rt...I go back and check it out. Thanks everyone! - Robin in DFW 7:44 May 31 (1)
          • That would be....I'll.....too early----more coffee----yawn. nt - Robin in DFW 7:45 May 31 (0)
    • Saxon math is not for everyone... - Jann in TX 18:52 May 30 (5)
      • Thanks. We will stick with... - Robin in DFW 20:13 May 30 (3)
        • You could have her do a month or two of ALEKS.... - Jann in TX 20:41 May 30 (2)
          • Jann, thanks.... - Robin in DFW 8:01 May 31 (1)
            • I'm in the hillcountry southwest of Austin... - Jann in TX 12:58 May 31 (0)
      • Jann, I asked you a question in my thread on the K-8 Board... (link) - Robin in Tx 19:16 May 30 (0)
• go onto Introductory Algebra by Lial (nt) - maryalice 17:13 May 30 (0)

so how does this sound for 9th physical sci, for a non sciency girl? more - Kayleen Todd 16:55 May 30 (0)

Anyone use Chalkdust SAT Math Review? - Schmittgirlz 16:43 May 30 (2)

• Worth every penny. Ds also had a - Carmen & Co. 7:49 May 31 (0)
• yes....we use(d) Chalkdust SAT Math Review..(m).. - Lesley 17:00 May 30 (0)

Lisa in Mi Thank you for the Lial's vs Jacob's post below. Helpful nt - Happy 15:34 May 30 (3)

• You're welcome. Glad it was useful. :) nt - Lisa L. in MI 19:46 May 30 (0)
• Can you give a link to the post? I can't find it and would like to read it. Thank you! (nt) - Michelle in MO 17:07 May 30 (1)
  • Sorry! Did another search and found it. Thank you! nt - Michelle in MO 17:09 May 30 (0)

HomeSchoolTracker Users: There are now yahoo sites on which you can share your HST lesson plans and download other's plans for your use. No copyrighted material allowed. Here is one of the websites (Language Arts): http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hst-la/ nm - Janet 14:37 May 30 (1)

• Thanks for letting us know! - Debbie in Ohio 4:33 May 31 (0)

To Rachel - about changing the FAFSA - m - StaceyinLA 14:32 May 30 (1)

• Here is info from FAFSA's site....... - Rachel 16:06 May 30 (0)

Has anyone used k12? (m, x-post) - Amy in VA 13:14 May 30 (6)

• Re: Has anyone used k12? (m, x-post) - Cassie 13:46 May 30 (0)
• We used K12 World History part B this year- loved it! nt - SusanAR 13:34 May 30 (4)
  • The text is published by K12, and is available for sale without buying the course, (m) - Linda in NE 23:13 May 30 (0)
  • I'd love to hear more about this course... - Michelle in GA 14:20 May 30 (2)
    • Re: I'd love to hear more about this course... - SusanAR 16:33 May 30 (1)
      • We also LOVED this course! - Marianne in Texas 6:55 May 31 (0)

aaaaaaargh.....venting about an article - Bev in B'ville 12:11 May 30 (30)

• Thank you all for your support and comments. I've sent my letter this morning to the editor. We'll see what the fallout is I suppose next week. nm - Bev in B'ville 9:05 May 31 (0)
• One thing to keep in mind... - Robin in Tx 23:51 May 30 (0)
• Have your dropout write a response. nt - Laurie4b 15:33 May 30 (0)
• I just heard that 12% of the Nat'l Spelling Bee finalists are homeschooled. Not bad for a bunch of dropouts! nt - Paula H 15:17 May 30 (1)
  • Esp. for a group that only comprises 2.2% of American students! (nt) - Lori D. 21:26 May 30 (0)
• I'm rolling my eyes and shaking my head. Bev... - Mary in GA 13:54 May 30 (1)
  • Re: I'm rolling my eyes and shaking my head. Bev... - Bev in B'ville 14:03 May 30 (0)
• I'm not in GA, but I have an aunt . . . - JanOH 13:08 May 30 (0)
• Re: aaaaaaargh.....venting about an article - Kathleen 12:46 May 30 (19)
  • They don't actually consider homeschoolers dropouts (more) - momof10 13:31 May 30 (0)
  • Re: aaaaaaargh.....venting about an article - percytruffle 13:11 May 30 (17)
    • These aren't the only options to matriculate at a SUNY school - ChrisN in NY 13:38 May 30 (16)
      • Re: These aren't the only options to matriculate at a SUNY school - percytruffle 14:39 May 30 (15)
        • Lisa... - LisaNY 16:31 May 30 (14)
          • Re: Lisa... - percytruffle 17:49 May 30 (13)
            • ***boo-hoo!*** This is the first year we will not be attending the convention (m) - LisaNY 5:28 May 31 (2)
              • Re: ***boo-hoo!*** This is the first year we will not be attending the convention (m) - percytruffle 6:37 May 31 (1)
                • Thanks, Lisa. This is her 5th year competing on the fiddle (m) - LisaNY 7:25 May 31 (0)
            • Re: Lisa... - Melissa 22:48 May 30 (9)
              • Hi Melissa - percytruffle 6:29 May 31 (8)
                • I just copied this from the HSLDA site... - LisaNY 7:38 May 31 (7)
                  • Re: I just copied this from the HSLDA site... - percytruffle 7:57 May 31 (6)
                    • The regs at the LEAH website say the same thing... - percytruffle 7:59 May 31 (5)
                      • I find all of this very frustrating... - LisaNY 12:43 May 31 (3)
                        • Re: I find all of this very frustrating... - percytruffle 16:16 May 31 (2)
                          • Ladies, can I jump in here? My dd has been accepted at a SUNY college. - Theresa from NY 18:16 Jun 1 (1)
                            • Re: Ladies, can I jump in here? My dd has been accepted at a SUNY college. - percytruffle 18:34 Jun 2 (0)
                      • Link didn't work - percytruffle 8:01 May 31 (0)
• fact based, non-emotional/personal response - momof7 12:43 May 30 (1)
  • A good resource site is www.heir.org ... - momof10 13:32 May 30 (0)

Looking for the best world history for a Senior - ChristinaKs 11:49 May 30 (1)

• Has she covered the Federalist and AntiFed papers? How about Common Sense? - Chris in VA 13:08 May 30 (0)

Trying again. Can anyone compare Thinkwell's Trig with the trig in Foerster's Precalculus text by Key Press? Trying to finalize the decision here sm - Sharon in MD 11:49 May 30 (3)

• Re: Trying again. Can anyone compare Thinkwell's Trig with the trig in Foerster's Precalculus text by Key Press? Trying to finalize the decision here sm - Schmittgirlz 17:00 May 30 (2)
  • Hey Clare! Nice to hear from you! - Sharon in MD 19:41 May 30 (1)
    • foersters v thinkwell - Schmittgirlz 20:32 May 30 (0)

NEM1, 2, 3, 4: Can anyone tell me what classes (Alg/Geom/Alg 2/Trig, etc.) the NEM levels are equivalent to? Many thanks! (nt) - Lori D. 11:29 May 30 (5)

• From Singaporemath.com's FAQs: - Reya 11:33 May 30 (4)
  • Thank you so much Reya! Exactly what I needed. : ) (nt) - Lori D. 21:30 May 30 (0)
  • Is this what you would put on a transcript? - Susan in TN 13:26 May 30 (2)
    • I'm going to call it Integrated Math 1,2,etc. nm - Nan in Mass 14:29 May 30 (1)
      • Oh, yes - that makes sense - thanks! nt - Susan in TN 14:52 May 30 (0)

Rosetta Stone Spanish for high school credit?? - Pam L 11:03 May 30 (8)

• Pam, we haven't used RS, but do you have Hewitt's catalog? They have some ideas about supplementing if for full credits. (nm) - Deb in PA 4:12 May 31 (0)
• We use and like Rosettastone as a "main course" in elem and as a supplement in middle and high school. If you added a grammar book such as Practice Makes Perfect Verb Tenses, then I think one level of RS would be one credit. I just don't see it being equivalent to two years credit. nt - Laurie4b 15:36 May 30 (1)
  • Yep (m) - Reya 21:52 May 30 (0)
• According to RS, one level equals 2 high school credits sm - Sharon in MD 11:40 May 30 (4)
  • Many folks say that it is not even high school level work, certainly not 2 credits for a year - m - StaceyinLA 14:28 May 30 (2)
    • The folks at Rosetta Stone claim that each level is the equivalent to 2 credits or 2 years of high school language. - Sharon in MD 15:51 May 30 (1)
      • Ditto here.....(m) - Lesley 16:44 May 30 (0)
  • Thank you! nt - Pam L 13:14 May 30 (0)

Suggestions to "beef up" BJU 8th American History for a 10th grade high school credit??? - Pam L 11:01 May 30 (8)

• I would really go for the 11th grade. You should be able to get it used. nt - Veronica 16:24 May 30 (0)
• If you can find a previous edition of US History from BJUP, there didn't appear to be very many - momof10 13:33 May 30 (1)
  • Agree...We bought an older edition of the 10th grade book for less than $5 including shipping. nt - Heather in WA 14:04 May 30 (0)
• More free stuff - Deb in PA 12:48 May 30 (1)
  • great website ......thanks for posting.....(nt) - Lesley 16:40 May 30 (0)
• BJU covers US history in 11th grade. Perhaps you could find a used text for a few $. nt - SusanAR 12:16 May 30 (0)
• Re: Suggestions to "beef up" BJU 8th American History ....(m).. - Lesley 11:57 May 30 (1)
  • good ideas.... thanks nt - Pam L 13:20 May 30 (0)

Sierra Leone student, transfered to US high school, is not impressed. - Laura K (NC) 10:59 May 30 (1)

• I enjoy her blog, but honestly, I made my only "C" in all of my schooling in college because the tests were all m/c. I just can't do those darn things! LOL <nt> - Pamela 11:46 May 30 (0)

Job opportunity for advanced Latin student? Or Mom? Suggestions requested. - KPzz 10:02 May 30 (6)

• Thank you! We may consider an online class (nt) - KPzz 11:52 May 31 (0)
• Can't help you on this, but miss you on the AL board. nt - Karin 20:20 May 30 (1)
  • I miss you guys, too (m) - KPzz 11:51 May 31 (0)
• How about an online course? - Anne/PA 12:41 May 30 (0)
• What about churches?... - Nan in Mass 11:12 May 30 (0)
• I have a suggestion -- - coloradostef 10:48 May 30 (0)

trying again...Life of Fred Beginning Algebra - Hoggirl 9:46 May 30 (6)

• thanks all. this helps a lot. (nt) - Hoggirl 17:10 May 30 (0)
• It's standalone. My son will - LH 11:58 May 30 (1)
  • Typo: Larson book re-covers **Alg-1 ** (NT) - Lh 17:48 May 30 (0)
• Well, I may not be much help... - Deece in MN 11:49 May 30 (0)
• I think it IS... - Pamela 11:48 May 30 (1)
  • Oh, and my other kid - Pamela 11:49 May 30 (0)

Anybody using Omnibus 1 next year? - cat in black 8:21 May 30 (0)

What to use for Language Arts for 9th grader - debbie 5:45 May 30 (4)

• Re: What to use for Language Arts for 9th grader - Virginia Dawn 9:45 May 30 (0)
• If you've been light... - Debbie in Ohio 8:47 May 30 (0)
• Re: What to use for Language Arts for 9th grader - Judy 7:22 May 30 (0)
• Re: What to use for Language Arts for 9th grader - Pam L 6:51 May 30 (0)

Has anyone's son been a Big Brother volunteer--looking for input. nm - Peggy 5:38 May 30 (2)

• My perspective - Laurie4b 9:09 May 30 (1)
  • This is really good advice, Laurie. - Carrie in NC 18:14 May 30 (0)

Ria: Looking for your science opinion for chemistry (not looking to stir up a debate)... - Chris in PA 4:37 May 30 (10)

• Also, Ria, I posted a question to you on that and the board flipped! nt - Veronica 16:26 May 30 (1)
  • It's a shame that post got buried...I thought you had some valid (and helpful) points! :-) nm - Deb in PA 4:51 May 31 (0)
• My son just finished BJ's Chemistry for Christian Schools - cat in black 11:22 May 30 (4)
  • I'm not the least bit surprised that a BJU science text would prep for AP. They are *tough*, IMO. nt - Veronica 16:37 May 30 (0)
  • Good heavens! - Tokyomarie 14:43 May 30 (2)
    • Not yet. Here's what we were told. - cat in black 15:36 May 30 (1)
      • Another reason why we homeschool...... - Marie 19:40 May 30 (0)
• Jumping right in here (m) - Valerie(TX) 5:22 May 30 (0)
• I haven't seen the BJU chemistry.... - Ria 4:51 May 30 (1)
  • Thanks for your input! It helps in the decision process.nm - Chris in PA 6:49 May 30 (0)

Top 7 Ancient Reading Books for 9th? - KNF-TX 2:41 May 30 (12)

• My still-young student did ancients in 10th. Here's her list: - Jenny in Florida 5:43 May 31 (0)
• Here's what I taught at high school co-op this year (sorry - more than 7) - maryalice 17:21 May 30 (0)
• what we did... - Beth 14:32 May 30 (0)
• ours - Chris in VA 9:18 May 30 (0)
• We'll be doing ancients for 9th grade too... - Lori D. 8:34 May 30 (0)
• My top 7 picks. . . - Carmen & Co. 6:52 May 30 (4)
  • have you preread the Mitchell translation? - kate in seattle 9:31 May 30 (3)
    • My teen son told me he didn't want to listen to it -- that - Dawn K 19:33 May 31 (0)
    • Yes, we own it, and have read it many times, The part you - Carmen & Co. 11:17 May 30 (1)
      • if it was just my own dd, it would have been fine, - kate in seattle 14:10 May 30 (0)
• Hard to choose... - Jane in NC 4:25 May 30 (0)
• Re: Top 7 Ancient Reading Books for 9th? - Bev in B'ville 3:47 May 30 (0)

Ahhh, one more thing on my mind. Has anyone used Jensen's Writing and/or Jensen's Grammar as a "brush-up" after finishing other coursework? (m) - Colleen 2:16 May 30 (1)

• We've used Jensen's Grammar and also Punctuation as our final grammar courses. My daughter has really enjoyed them. They are more "grown-up" looking and give a great final review of grammar and punc. nt - Alicia 6:07 May 30 (0)

Two more questions re preceding Lial's Intro Algebra with Keys to Algebra...(m) - Colleen 1:52 May 30 (2)

• I just have the texts for the entire sequence. Whatever you feel you need for your kiddo is fine. Also, - Pamela 4:16 May 30 (0)
• Hehehe..."my Lial's BCM will soon be finishing Lial's BCM". Between that and other typos, I think I can safely say I need to go to bed! LOL (nt) - Colleen 1:53 May 30 (0)

Integrated Chemistry and Physics - Yolanda 0:59 May 30 (5)

• Thank you Janie. nt - Yolanda 15:17 May 30 (0)
• If you are referring to IC&P by Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum, please see my comments. Link inside. - Janie 4:57 May 30 (3)
  • Janie, do you think a student who does NOT plan on . . . - Kris 9:43 May 30 (2)
    • I really like the material in IC&P, even for a science major. I just don't think it is quite enough for a non-science major. But that is very much my opinion. :) I'm just not sure if it really would qualify for science credits as a stand-alone. But then, this watery material I saw students studying in the public high school did not top Tiner. Personally, I'd augment with something more (Abeka maybe) for non-science major. Hope I wasn't too judgmental! (nt) - Janie 11:29 May 30 (1)
      • Planning to supplement with Castle Heights or another lab manual (m) - Kris 5:49 May 31 (0)

So sorry if this has been asked . . . I need a German program following Rosetta Stone. - Becca in CO 21:57 May 29 (2)

• Would you consider an online course? (m) - Colleen 0:13 May 30 (1)
  • Thanks, Colleen, I'll check it out! - Becca in CO 8:35 Jun 2 (0)

<<<<<LISANY>>>>>...I've been lost in cyberspace.... - Kristie 21:32 May 29 (1)

• You've got mail. :o) nm - LisaNY 6:00 May 30 (0)

LisaNY, I answered your question about McDougall Littell way down below. nt - LilyK 21:11 May 29 (1)

• Thank you, Lily. I just bought a copy of ML's Passport to Algebra and Geometry (m) - LisaNY 6:13 May 30 (0)

Drama triumph! But need a gift suggestion.... - StaceyL in Canada 19:56 May 29 (9)

• What about that sparkly fairy dust?... - Nan in Mass 15:25 May 30 (0)
• No suggestions, but how much FUN! Congrats! - Reya 8:55 May 30 (0)
• That's wonderful Stacey! Enjoy the show on Thursday! (nt) - Lori D. 8:36 May 30 (0)
• for midsummer night's dream ... - Tamarind 8:08 May 30 (0)
• How about ... - Erin 6:42 May 30 (0)
• Any ideas for something with a "classical" or Shakespearean feel?? Last year, for eg...--nt - StaceyL in Canada 6:04 May 30 (0)
• Yay for them! - Carrie in NC 20:46 May 29 (0)
• Many congrats to your boys...sm - percytruffle 20:27 May 29 (0)
• Congratulations! - Tamarind 20:17 May 29 (0)

FAFSA: We'll be filling one out next year, but this year will be the base year...and my husband's job will be terminated at the end of the year. Is there anything I can do to add comments to FAFSA...? nt - Sandy 18:54 May 29 (2)

• Yes.........you can (more) - Rachel 21:20 May 29 (1)
  • Thanks so much for the info (I had no idea), and good luck to you too! nt - Sandy 19:52 Jun 1 (0)

Ria - are you here?...Just wanted to say... - Nan in Mass 18:24 May 29 (9)

• Nan, Q. for you... - LisaNY 6:05 May 30 (4)
  • Well, I can try... - Nan in Mass 8:11 May 30 (3)
    • We won't finish Singapore 6 until next year (m) - LisaNY 10:33 May 30 (0)
    • Grr - hate this keyboard with the pad - continued... - Nan in Mass 8:23 May 30 (1)
      • Ok - my nephew went to sleep, so I am no longer trying to juggle baby and type simultaneously... - Nan in Mass 9:36 May 30 (0)
• Link please? I'm trying to think outside my box :) for my upcoming middle schooler. Thanks! (nt) - Dawn in MI 4:33 May 30 (2)
  • www.singaporemath.com (m) - Ria 4:52 May 30 (1)
    • Thanks! (nt) - Dawn in MI 14:23 May 30 (0)
• LOL! (m) - Ria 18:38 May 29 (0)

Help with Classical Literature Programs for HS - Lisa 16:40 May 29 (4)

• Re: Help with Classical Literature Programs for HS - Lisa 7:42 May 30 (0)
• Try Scholars Online.... - Bev in B'ville 3:52 May 30 (0)
• How about Omnibus? (m) - Michelle in MO 2:59 May 30 (1)
  • I second this! And even if you don't do every reading,... - Chris in VA 9:21 May 30 (0)

All ideas are welcome...(more) - Mary in ID 16:08 May 29 (4)

• Re: All ideas are welcome...(more) - Vicki 16:26 May 30 (0)
• Homeschool kids around here sometimes do an "apprenticeship" for credit. nt - Laurie4b 20:04 May 29 (0)
• in washington we are required to do something . . . - kate in seattle 16:14 May 29 (1)
  • I like the sound of that. Thanks:) nt - Mary in ID 16:38 May 29 (0)

Need spanish curriculum other than Rosetta Stone...any suggestions please...thanks! - Judy 15:24 May 29 (4)

• Bob Jones Spanish with DVD's. That's what I'm trying this year. nt. - Michelle in GA 18:10 May 29 (3)
  • That's what we've been using and I highly recommend them (more) - momof10 18:36 May 29 (2)
    • Michelle - I clarified something that was posted way down about Homesat - momof10 18:44 May 29 (1)
      • Thanks! nt. - Michelle in GA 5:41 May 31 (0)

REPOST: Latin's Not So Tough: Would the upper levels make a good summer review for students finishing Latin 1? Thanks! nm - Janet 14:45 May 29 (4)

• I did not reply before because I *have not actually looked at them.* - Reya 9:14 May 30 (3)
  • Do you have a favorite place from which to order Cambridge? Seems so many sites only have used workbooks or materials are backordered. Thanks! nm - Janet 11:50 May 30 (1)
    • You can usually get it used on Amazon or new directly from Cambridge's US site. nm - Reya 13:25 May 30 (0)
  • Thanks so much! So helpful! nm - Janet 9:29 May 30 (0)

What are your opinions on the High School Chemistry program put out by Rainbow Science? (nt) - Kelley 13:17 May 29 (6)

• Can someone post a link? - Kris 19:26 May 29 (1)
  • The site is http://www.beginningspublishing.com (nt) - Linda in NE 22:07 May 29 (0)
• Dd used it this year - Annie G 19:22 May 29 (0)
• I'm curious, too. Thinking about ordering it for my 2 daughters. nt - bbunch 14:34 May 29 (0)
• Is this the Spectrum one? I'd really like to know the answer, too.nt - Janet 14:30 May 29 (1)
  • Yes, I just couldn't remember the name at the time...(nt) - Kelley 16:23 May 29 (0)

Has anyone used the Abeka Spanish Curriculum? - Kimberly/NC 12:28 May 29 (1)

• if you scroll down a bit on this board (m) - Hoggirl 16:47 May 29 (0)

(cross post) Looking for writers to join the Writers' Guild - a message board for sharing writing with other kids... (m) - Niebski 12:09 May 29 (0)

LisaNY . . . - Jackie in AR 12:08 May 29 (4)

• I think this is the one... - LisaNY 13:55 May 29 (3)
  • You know, I just want to add that . . . - Jackie in AR 16:39 May 29 (1)
    • You're welcome! I feel the same way. :o) This place is invaluable to me. nm - LisaNY 18:07 May 29 (0)
  • Many thanks, Lisa!! :-) (nt) - Jackie in AR 16:34 May 29 (0)

What about skipping grammar for a year and focusing on Latin? ... - Lynne 12:05 May 29 (3)

• Thanks for your input, ladies! Glad to hear your own plans. nt - Lynne 5:37 May 30 (0)
• My personal opinion (worth a whopping 1 cent) is that by high school they should have the grammar they need.........our plan - Rachel 21:24 May 29 (0)
• I'm doing only Latin... - Nan in Mass 12:21 May 29 (0)

Maybe I've blown this credit hour thing... - Jane in NC 11:40 May 29 (14)

• 6 credits are enough, but you could also (and probably should) count PE as a credit. nt - Sahara 10:58 May 30 (0)
• Credits in NC vary by county - Christi/NC 12:15 May 29 (0)
• Wow! You are aiming high! (m) - Gwen in VA 12:10 May 29 (2)
  • ". . . better to teach a few subjects thoroughly . . ." (m) - Tina in Ouray 20:31 May 29 (0)
  • Good point concerning AP... - Jane in NC 12:30 May 29 (0)
• Jane--I think you're fine - Laurie4b 12:00 May 29 (3)
  • Responding to your post and Ruth's below regarding PE: - Jane in NC 12:39 May 29 (2)
    • Jane, in TN that would count as a full "Wellness" credit. - momof7 13:32 May 29 (1)
      • As things turned out.. - Jane in NC 13:54 May 29 (0)
• I see at least one more credit hour - Ruth in Ottawa 11:54 May 29 (4)
  • I don't agree with your assessment of geometry - Laura K (NC) 20:59 May 29 (3)
    • I think it would depend on what was covered - Ruth in Ottawa 4:03 May 30 (2)
      • I agree with Ruth regarding the wasted time at school. (more) - Dawn in MI 4:50 May 30 (1)
        • But still, the hours, not the content, were what Jane was measuring. - Laura K (NC) 6:28 May 30 (0)

Okay, another problem. The Spanish we have is terrible. What are you using (m) - ChurchPat of the Manor 10:31 May 29 (8)

• Platiquemos / Let's Talk Spanish - Reya 11:25 May 29 (2)
  • Question about Platiquemos / Let's Talk Spanish - Kendall 12:13 May 29 (1)
    • Re: Question about Platiquemos / Let's Talk Spanish - Reya 12:58 May 29 (0)
• Buen Viaje. Text in print and on CD. nt - Ria 10:33 May 29 (4)
  • But, how do you get the Teacher Materials? (sm) - Bluebonnet Academy 3:10 May 30 (0)
  • What course is this designed for? Spanish I, II III nt - Laurie4b 11:16 May 29 (2)
    • This is the textbook series that is used in my dd's ps (m) - LisaNY 11:32 May 29 (0)
    • They have 3 levels. nt - Ria 11:28 May 29 (0)

grammar for 9th??? - Robin in DFW 9:33 May 29 (5)

• THANKS....more.... - Robin in DFW 8:41 May 30 (0)
• joining the party- very happy with AG. nt - Peela 20:10 May 29 (0)
• We're using AG with 10th, 8th and 6th graders and loving it!! nt - StaceyinLA 15:07 May 29 (0)
• AG rules! nt - Deidre in GA 11:30 May 29 (0)
• My 9th and 7th graders both used Analytical Grammar this year. They love it! It is also secular. nt - Cassie 11:01 May 29 (0)

Calling all science-minded moms, moms of high schoolers, those who have used Apologia's books and anyone else who feels like chiming in... - Heather in MI 8:42 May 29 (39)

• We have used Apologia Physical Science, BIology, and chemistry in our co-op - CynthiaOK 5:54 May 30 (5)
  • Would you tell me more about Singapore Chemistry?... - Nan in Mass 8:29 May 30 (4)
    • Re: Would you tell me more about Singapore Chemistry?... - CynthiaOK 18:52 May 30 (3)
      • More questions... - Nan in Mass 5:36 May 31 (2)
        • Re: More questions... - CynthiaOK 9:10 May 31 (1)
          • Yes, very tempting... - Nan in Mass 9:22 May 31 (0)
• We have offered biology & chemistry successfully in our co-op - Tokyomarie 19:54 May 29 (0)
• We do 2 hours a week..... - Carrie in NC 14:01 May 29 (0)
• Our co-op regularly does Apologia, but labs only - MS 12:29 May 29 (0)
• I can tell you what was said by a former chemist with Dow Chemical (m) - ChurchPat of the Manor 10:13 May 29 (2)
  • Terrific post. Excellent food for thought. Thanks! nt - Happy 11:30 May 29 (0)
  • Thank you so much for the amazing, thoughtful response!! nt - Heather in MI 10:40 May 29 (0)
• Re: Calling all science-minded moms, moms of high schoolers, those who have used Apologia's books and anyone else who feels like chiming in... - Reya 10:02 May 29 (15)
  • About the "wordiness"... - Janet in WA 13:36 May 29 (6)
    • The "wordiness" sent this mom and dc over the edge. - Jan P. 21:01 May 29 (1)
      • And that "wordiness" is what my sons have enjoyed about Apologia--"Mom, it feels like the author is talking directly to me!" :) nt - Dawn in MI 5:02 May 30 (0)
    • I guess what I look for... - Reya 14:26 May 29 (2)
      • I agree with you completely Reya. - Jan P. 21:04 May 29 (1)
        • I used Zumdahl's college text for Chem II but not his Intro. Chem. (though I own and have reviewed that) - Reya 9:01 May 30 (0)
    • That is a really great way to explain Apologia's "style". nm - LIsaNY 13:56 May 29 (0)
  • Just reading your post... - Heather in MI 10:43 May 29 (7)
    • Don't mind me. I'm a freak. *g* - Reya 11:20 May 29 (5)
      • Why would you say Zumdahl's for a nonhonors course? - Jan P. 21:07 May 29 (1)
        • No, his INTRODUCTORY Chemistry, which is HS-level--he has a BUNCH of textbooks! - Reya 9:07 May 30 (0)
      • Noticed your comment on Visualizing Life - Ruth in Ottawa 11:57 May 29 (2)
        • Biological Science: A Molecular Approach - Reya 13:04 May 29 (1)
          • Thanks! - Ruth in Ottawa 6:40 May 30 (0)
    • Re: Just reading your post... - percytruffle 11:02 May 29 (0)
• My opinion - Pam L 8:52 May 29 (10)
  • "they whet the appetite to learn more.... for me that is more important than "rigor"." - Debbie in Ohio 14:21 May 29 (1)
    • Same here... and, thanks for saying thanks! LOL nt - Pam L 17:01 May 29 (0)
  • Have the parents and kids ALL looked at the Apologia texts? (m) - Gwen in VA 10:00 May 29 (2)
    • I flipped through them a while ago at a HS convention... - Reya 9:09 May 30 (0)
    • Yes, I have sat down and read the Apologia texts.... and I have compared it with other publishers both secular and christian..... - Pam L 17:06 May 29 (0)
  • Probably focusing on grammar programs. Its been a while since we went there LOL nt - Quiver0f10 9:44 May 29 (2)
    • LOL... so what grammar is not rigorous enough for high school?... just kidding.. LOL nt - Pam L 17:07 May 29 (1)
      • LOL nt - Quiver0f10 5:24 May 30 (0)
  • In regards to the choice of Apologia.... - Heather in Mi 8:55 May 29 (1)
    • sorry... I guess I misunderstood the real question being asked. nt - Pam L 17:08 May 29 (0)

Can anyone provide insight or compare Thinkwells's Trig/precalculus and Foerster's Precalculus (Key Press)? - Sharon in MD 8:29 May 29 (2)

• Thinkwell Algebra II to Trig - Linda in VA 21:08 May 29 (1)
  • Yes, I was actually only planning on purchasing the Trig part because of that fact, but ... - Sharon in MD 21:16 May 29 (0)

Question about "Word Roots" and "English From the Roots Up" - Pam L 7:42 May 29 (5)

• It probably depends on what you consider "enough." - Jenny in Florida 16:50 May 29 (0)
• No... - Diana in OR 8:32 May 29 (3)
  • thanks... that is what i was thinking.... So, what will prepare for vocab on SAT / ACT tests?? nt - Pam L 8:43 May 29 (2)
    • My dd used Vocabulary for the High School Student in 9th gr. (m) - LisaNY 9:36 May 29 (1)
      • Rainbow Resource carries them.nt - Teresa in MO 10:11 May 29 (0)

Fritz Hinrichs from Escondido Tutorial Service, Susan Wise Bauer, Wes Callihan, Norm Lund and others are hosting a FREE on-line conference for classical homeschoolers Aug 3 & 4. Link inside. - cb in socal 6:45 May 29 (4)

• Thank you! nt - Quiver0f10 7:34 May 29 (0)
• Thank you for this info. (nt) - Jackie in AR 7:28 May 29 (2)
  • You bet! Also, Fritz wants learned homeschooling moms to speak at the conference, many of you qualify!!! hope to hear you. (nt) - cb in socal 9:59 May 29 (1)
    • I should have said "MOST" of you qualify! (nt) - cb in socal 10:01 May 29 (0)

Desperately seeking non-math chemistry course!! - Kris 6:41 May 29 (13)

• Take a look at Contemporary Chemistry.........(m) - Lesley 3:35 May 31 (0)
• You might look at Real Science 4 Kids Level 2. - Carol in Cal. 12:39 May 29 (0)
• Another science course-- - Happy 9:40 May 29 (0)
• Re: Desperately seeking non-math chemistry course!! - Reya 8:31 May 29 (0)
• I don't know of any "non-math" chemistry courses that I'd be comfortable using for hs credit. (m) - Martha in NM 7:56 May 29 (0)
• Extraordinary Chemistry of Ordinary Things - Ruth in Ottawa 7:43 May 29 (0)
• Another thought--Master Gardener through your Extension Office - Margaret in CO 7:43 May 29 (0)
• Two suggestions... - StaceyL in Canada 7:01 May 29 (0)
• From my experience, high school chem and math can't be separated. Perhaps others know more. But I was wondering, could she take Apologia's Adv. Biology for her other lab credit? It's physiology... ?? (nt) - cb in socal 6:54 May 29 (4)
  • No, Apologia's Adv Bio requires a year of chem. (nt) - Margaret in CO 7:40 May 29 (3)
    • I think Dr. Wile recommends a year of chemistry, but says its not absolutely essential.nt - Teresa in MO 8:25 May 29 (2)
      • We did it without chemistry, also. m.. - bbunch 14:50 May 29 (0)
      • I had a dd successfully complete Apologia Advanced Biology this year without having taken chemistry. Other dd will take it next year, before chemistry. Chemistry is not necessary. nt - Katia 9:10 May 29 (0)

Integrated Chemistry and Physics - Kris 6:18 May 29 (3)

• Here's a link to some of my previous comments about IP&C.... - Janie 6:33 May 29 (2)
  • Thanks, but one more question - Kris 6:37 May 29 (1)
    • I quickly googled for the website of the publisher of the IP&C I own, and wow! are there a bunch of books with the same title! The one I refer to is linked inside. - Janie 8:12 May 29 (0)

Deep breathing here. Dr. Mosley told me it was OK for my Pre-Alg student to SLOW DOWN! You have to help me out here before I panic!!!! - Laura R (FL) 5:53 May 29 (3)

• Follow the Dr.'s advice! - Vmsurbat 6:38 May 29 (0)
• one thing I did for awhile - Hoggirl 6:34 May 29 (1)
  • forgot to mention/ask - Hoggirl 7:03 May 29 (0)

Does anyone know why English Lit typically comes after Am. Lit in high school? - Chris in VA 5:52 May 29 (9)

• Thanks so much! I'm rethinking this, and may - Chris in VA 15:40 May 29 (1)
  • I think it will come down to whether high-level *vocab* or adult *themes* is of more concern to you! nt - Reya 9:11 May 30 (0)
• We concentrate on World Lit in 9th & 10th, then British & American in 11th &12th. nt - ereks mom 14:20 May 29 (0)
• We reverse it: British Lit in 9th/ American Lit in 10th/ Shakespeare in 11th/ World Lit in 12th. nt - Katia 9:12 May 29 (0)
• Personally, I'd reverse it. - Reya 8:26 May 29 (0)
• My kids did Brit before Amer through Scholars Online. nt - Gwen in VA 7:36 May 29 (0)
• Either order is fine (more) - Brigid in NC 7:05 May 29 (0)
• I've never heard anyone say this before, but it is my opinion that... - Jean in Wisc. 7:00 May 29 (0)
• After Intro to Lit, we are doing Brit lit too. I don't think it matters. -nt - Susie-Knits 6:25 May 29 (0)

Opinions: Latin's Not So Tough: Would the upper levels make a good summer review for students finishing Latin 1? Thanks! nm - Janet 5:41 May 29 (1)

• Any experiences or opinions? TIA nm - Janet 8:57 May 29 (0)

BJU Home Sat users, a question please... - MIchelle in GA 4:54 May 29 (4)

• I'll try to answer your questions - Rachel 9:14 May 29 (2)
  • They don't have Mom's Minutes on the Spanish and Physical Science (more) - momof10 18:40 May 29 (0)
  • Thank you--Very helpful! nt. - Michelle in GA 12:03 May 29 (0)
• Anyone?? nt. - Michelle in GA 8:38 May 29 (0)

Popping in very briefly from our all incompassing House renovation with a not so quick Algebra 2 quesion... - ChurchPat of the Manor 4:26 May 29 (7)

• My dd used Intermediate Algebra for Alg. 2... - Laura in CT 6:56 May 29 (5)
  • More questions (m) - ChurchPat of the Manor 7:43 May 29 (4)
    • I have a copy of Lial's Int. Alg, 8th edition, hb (m) - LisaNY 9:46 May 29 (0)
    • Lial's is mastery... - Jann in TX 8:20 May 29 (2)
      • Thanks for the answer and now another question....(m) - ChurchPat of the Manor 9:30 May 29 (1)
        • Yes, the chapters are organized by content... - Jann in TX 11:15 May 29 (0)
• I'd recommend taking a look at Thinkwell as far as being self-taught sm - Sharon in MD 5:45 May 29 (0)

Deciding whether or not to have my oldest (rising 7th grader) begin formal logic...(m) - Colleen 23:53 May 28 (12)

• My experience with TL 1 in 7th grade.... - Laurel in CA 11:48 May 29 (0)
• If your child is ready for algebra, he may be able to do Traditional Logic I with minimal help from you. nt - Nissi 10:25 May 29 (0)
• here's my plan, also with a rising 7th grader - kate in seattle 9:02 May 29 (0)
• Thread Hijack: And what do people think of the Traditional Logic DVDs by Cothran? Worth $45? (nt) - Lori D. 8:30 May 29 (4)
  • So, I could either borrow, or even skip it, and we'd be okay, it sounds like. Thank you, Leah and Kate! (nt) - Lori D. 13:09 May 29 (1)
    • You're welcome and yes, yes-it can be skipped. nt - Leah 16:35 May 29 (0)
  • While I think Cothran is a VERY learned man, he is not a very dynamic speaker... - Leah 9:30 May 29 (1)
    • my teens thought he was very dry. - kate in seattle 11:17 May 29 (0)
• I think it's nice to have some of that coursework (m) - Michelle in MO 2:54 May 29 (3)
  • So you won't be awarding any credit on a transcript for her logic studies? (m) - Colleen 8:24 May 29 (1)
    • Sorry so late in responding (m) - Michelle in MO 14:13 May 29 (0)
  • must admit I am thinking along these lines too.... - Peela 6:55 May 29 (0)

Lial's Intro & Intermediate Algebra users: What text will you/have you used for geometry? Also, a question inside re Intro to Algebra...(m) - Colleen 22:55 May 28 (9)

• Our plan as of today... - Happy 7:03 May 29 (6)
  • What's your initial thought on Lial's vs. Jacob's for geometry? Can you compare the two? Thanks! (nt) - Colleen 8:25 May 29 (5)
    • Lial's vs. Jacob's... - Lisa L. in MI 15:52 May 29 (0)
    • Initial impressions - Happy 9:34 May 29 (3)
      • Thank you! (nt) - Colleen 0:11 May 30 (0)
      • Happy, sounds like we are in the same boat! I have the same feelings about the Lials Geometry (more) - Ang in TX 13:48 May 29 (1)
        • Geometry is not a prerequisite for upper math--and most CCs do not offer it... - Jann in TX 16:22 May 29 (0)
• Margaret Lial recommends Introductory Algebra for homeschoolers, - Laura in CT 4:38 May 29 (1)
  • Thank you, Laura. If anyone here can provide a comparison of Jacob's Geometry and Lial's Essentials of Geometry, that would be great! (nt) - Colleen 8:18 May 29 (0)

Catholocism anyone? - Catherine in WI 21:28 May 28 (10)

• Re: Catholocism anyone? - maggie 13:59 May 31 (0)
• I also recommend going to a mass or two first with a knowledgable person. - Carrie in NC 16:04 May 29 (0)
• Thank you!!!! m - Catherine in WI 7:31 May 29 (0)
• Re: Catholocism anyone? - FranW 5:59 May 29 (0)
• Re: Catholocism anyone? - Brenda in MA 4:39 May 29 (2)
  • And, fear not, she won't be the only non-Catholic kid sitting out the trek up for communion. more... - JFS in IL 7:03 May 29 (1)
    • just kneel, stand,sit when everyone else does . . .. . - Lh 7:28 May 29 (0)
• I don't know about a curriculum, but ... - Erin 2:59 May 29 (1)
  • I'm pretty sure that you left out a "not" in the first sentence: should it read "She should not take the host..."? - Laurie4b 6:26 May 29 (0)
• I'm not Catholic, but (m) - Michelle in MO 2:58 May 29 (0)

WA homeschoolers: anyone part of Columbia Virtual Academy? Thoughts/opinions? TIA!! (nt) - Kimm in WA 20:09 May 28 (5)

• Did you happen to read the recent discussion on the curriculum board initiated by Erika in WA? (m) - Colleen 22:52 May 28 (1)
  • Thanks for linking this thread - I don't get over to the general board much. (nt) - Kimm in WA 21:19 May 29 (0)
• Re: WA homeschoolers: anyone part of Columbia Virtual Academy? Thoughts/opinions? TIA!! (nt) - Nancy 20:55 May 28 (2)
  • I think you're thinking of WAVA - Washington Virtual Academy - Kimm in WA 21:32 May 28 (1)
    • Re: I think you're thinking of WAVA - Washington Virtual Academy - Nancy 22:28 May 28 (0)

Any suggestions for a computer game for a 13yo ds? Must run on a Mac. nt - mom2jrcsc 20:03 May 28 (3)

• Re: Any suggestions for a computer game for a 13yo ds? Must run on a Mac. nt - Pam L 7:39 May 29 (2)
  • We already have the 1st Lego Star wars and ds loves it. He wants the 2nd one, but thought I'd check out other options too. nt - mom2jrcsc 18:31 May 29 (0)
  • My 13 yo ds plays Age of Empires II, Age of Mythology, Civilization III. - theodwyn 16:28 May 29 (0)

Literature with vocabulary words - Heather in Savannah 19:59 May 28 (2)

• Have her just write down the words.. - Reya 22:04 May 28 (0)
• Re: Literature with vocabulary words - Dee 20:15 May 28 (0)

Would someone share a link or a form for Biology Labs? more - Lee 19:31 May 28 (3)

• There are several... - Heather in WA 19:46 May 28 (2)
  • I can't seem to find an example of a dissection...more - Lee 20:14 May 28 (1)
    • Here's a great link....more - Dee 20:31 May 28 (0)

What reference books do you own for world/US history? - Laura in China 18:40 May 28 (1)

• For context: Timetables of History, Grun (nt) - Moira in MA 19:03 May 28 (0)

Has anyone used the Grammar with a Giggle books? - Jan P. 18:32 May 28 (1)

• I view it as more of a review, but... - Leah 22:08 May 28 (0)

Would you please share secular correspondence programs you know of and their prices? <sm> - Pamela 17:55 May 28 (2)

• American School (high school) - very inexpensive. Link enclosed - Sahara 9:42 May 29 (0)
• Oak Meadow. Link enclosed. - Diann 19:20 May 28 (0)

How many courses do your ninth graders take in a school year? - Virginia Dawn 16:50 May 28 (15)

• My ds' year. (m) - FloridaLisa 20:15 May 29 (0)
• My HS's standard was 7.5 a year, but with 0-hour and 6th period, it could be as high as 10.5 (Sm) - Reya 9:05 May 29 (0)
• Our oversight academy only allows 7 cr per year, 8 if one is bible - Sharon in MD 5:49 May 29 (0)
• standard for our ps is 7 credits, so I will ... - Betty 4:09 May 29 (0)
• My dd was 9th this year. Here is what she ended up with: - Katia 21:57 May 28 (0)
• My dd's 9th freshman year... - Susan M in WA 21:14 May 28 (0)
• Re: How many courses do your ninth graders take in a school year? - StaceyL in Canada 20:14 May 28 (0)
• Here's our class schedule for 9th - Rachel 20:05 May 28 (0)
• Re: How many courses do your ninth graders take in a school year? - maggie 19:12 May 28 (0)
• In PS this year... - Cheryl B in VA 19:12 May 28 (0)
• Jenny- it helps to see how many credits- thanks! - Annie G 18:39 May 28 (0)
• Mine did: - Jenny in Florida 18:22 May 28 (0)
• My son just finished 9th grade - Christi/NC 17:51 May 28 (0)
• my dd's freshman year - hpymomof3 17:34 May 28 (0)
• My son did... - Jane in NC 16:52 May 28 (0)

How do you plan for your next school year? - Angela 16:49 May 28 (2)

• I do my prep over the summer . . . - Jenny in Florida 6:21 May 29 (0)
• Re: How do you plan for your next school year? - Pam L 17:44 May 28 (0)

What is a good Geography program for 9th grade? (nt) - Kelley 16:29 May 28 (9)

• A maybe off the wall suggestion or two... - Danielle 6:37 May 29 (0)
• A second vote for BJUP's World Geography. I think it is a good overview of physical and cultural geography. nt - Sharon in MD 20:25 May 28 (1)
  • Could you describe this one a bit? (nt) - Kelley 6:45 May 29 (0)
• Re: What is a good Geography program for 9th grade? (nt) - Pam L 17:38 May 28 (0)
• Brenda Runkle teaches a class on Potter's School. nm - Janet 16:48 May 28 (2)
  • I should have said that Ms. Runkle teaches it THROUGH Potter's School. Anyway, it is an on line school with classes that are taught synchronously with audio and chat. Here's the link: http://www.pottersschool.org/ - Janet 8:56 May 29 (0)
  • What is Potter's school??? sorry (nt) - Kelley 6:45 May 29 (0)
• I use Abeka's. nt - Virginia Dawn 16:44 May 28 (1)
  • my son loved Abeka-his fav class in 9th grade/nt - cat in black 17:06 May 28 (0)

Any online sources for summer review of Latin, esp. grammar and vocab? Thanks! nm - Janet 16:27 May 28 (2)

• Re: Any online sources for summer review of Latin, esp. grammar and vocab? Thanks! nm - Catherine in WI 20:17 May 28 (1)
  • oops, link didn't post, here it is.. - catherine in WI 20:18 May 28 (0)

Drivers training or teaching it yourself? - Momof2boys 15:05 May 28 (7)

• In Michigan we have to use a state-approved course unless we wait until they are 18. (nt) - Dawn in MI 5:20 May 29 (1)
  • We live in MI, what program is approved in MI? - Debbie 5:46 May 30 (0)
• Taught it myself, but capped it off with a weekend course (and driving experience) with a local 'school' (m) - CynthiaOK 5:13 May 29 (0)
• using Keystone High Schools correspondence course for the classroom part and.... - cat in black 17:08 May 28 (0)
• I taught 2 myself...ds to start as soon as he gets his permit.... - Mommyfaithe 16:08 May 28 (0)
• Just got the Learner's Permit - Linda in VA 15:11 May 28 (0)
• We're teaching driver's ed to our oldest ... (more).. - Kelly in VA 15:11 May 28 (0)

Where does physics fall in the math schedule or is it considered to be a science? Thanks. nm - Janet 15:03 May 28 (3)

• Science with a math prerequisite. (nt) - Jane in NC 16:21 May 28 (2)
  • Is the math prerequisite calculus or can it be Alg2+Trig? Thanks! nm - Janet 16:55 May 28 (1)
    • Depends on the class -- - Gwen in VA 17:18 May 28 (0)

Has anyone used Write@Home"s essay course? I'm thinking about it for this summer. - c 14:32 May 28 (2)

• My son took this class.... - Sandra in NC 4:22 May 29 (1)
  • Thanks. That was me, by the way! nt - Chris in VA, who hit the enter button too early! 5:46 May 29 (0)

Ques re: quote on pg7 of Omnibus 1 - Clara in Miami 13:09 May 28 (3)

• My best advice would be to call Veritas and ask them. (nt) - Kathleen 23:07 May 28 (2)
  • That occurred to me after I posted so I emailed them, thanx (nt) - Clara in Miami 6:51 May 29 (1)
    • Clara, please tell us when you find out. I want to know too! (nt) - Janie 8:14 May 29 (0)

Pulling together a course on 20th cent. American Lit (prose only right now). Can you help me narrow it down, prioritize? - Laurie4b 12:02 May 28 (55)

• Just 20th Century? - Kris 6:34 May 29 (3)
  • Thanks, Kris. - Laurie4b 7:15 May 29 (2)
    • Oops, you're right! Brain fog this a.m.! - Kris 10:47 May 29 (1)
      • No, no - Laurie4b 11:15 May 29 (0)
• Oh, and here are my picks for an intensive Am Lit course - Reya 21:58 May 28 (35)
  • Thanks. nt - Laurie4b 6:28 May 29 (34)
    • Are these "rules" and "shoulds" of AP courses? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 7:11 May 29 (33)
      • This list is what I would select for someone who was passionate about literature. This would be much more rigorous than AP. - Reya 9:00 May 29 (29)
        • Reya, have you been homeschooling long? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 11:29 May 29 (28)
          • No STANDARDS--just OPTIONS - Reya 14:15 May 29 (27)
            • As the OP , here is the way I "heard" your posts: - Laurie4b 19:37 May 29 (1)
              • Well, about the short stories, yeah. *g* But otherwise, GOODNESS SAKES NO! - Reya 9:42 May 30 (0)
            • WHOA. I take that as a "no." And I'm not known here for "sneering." - StaceyL in Canada 17:03 May 29 (24)
              • Got it. A) If I don't give support, I'm baseless. B) If I do give support, it's bragging. - Reya 9:58 May 30 (0)
              • I dont frequently post on the HS board, because my dc are young... - Kimber 18:05 May 29 (22)
                • About reading reviews and recommendations posted on the boards... - Robin in Tx 20:40 May 29 (16)
                  • I have also helped both middle and high school teachers and college professors develop literature programs. - Reya 10:42 May 30 (2)
                    • Uh oh... - Robin in Tx 11:06 May 30 (1)
                      • Okay! Not at all offended. - Reya 11:31 May 30 (0)
                  • I'm such an introvert and it's takes so much effort for me to communicate... - Kimber 21:09 May 29 (11)
                    • Okay... - Robin in Tx 21:40 May 29 (10)
                      • My headache has someone disappeared. Our AC broke 2 days ago... - Kimber 4:08 May 30 (7)
                        • I do not know how anyone ever lived without A/C... - Robin in Tx 7:28 May 30 (5)
                          • Sorry--it wasn't even really a preference! - Reya 10:51 May 30 (2)
                            • Re: Sorry--it wasn't even really a preference! - Robin in Tx 11:02 May 30 (1)
                              • Hope you enjoy it! - Reya 11:30 May 30 (0)
                          • Yes, it's fixed. I actually grew up with a/c. I didnt think twice about it... - Kimber 7:46 May 30 (1)
                            • gosh, I meant without a/c. I am such a poor typist. ;o) nt - Kimber 7:47 May 30 (0)
                        • Evidenly it's not completely gone, "somewhat not someone" nt - Kimbr 4:24 May 30 (0)
                      • P.S. - Rbin in Tx 22:20 May 29 (1)
                        • Actually, as a tutor, I have! - Reya 11:27 May 30 (0)
                  • Well said, Robin. My thoughts exactly. - percytruffle 20:50 May 29 (0)
                • Kimber, not sure you've read all of Reya's posts here... - StaceyL in Canada 19:06 May 29 (4)
                  • The reason that I balk at yours and NOT at others'... - Reya 11:12 May 30 (2)
                    • Reya, if you had just mentioned that your list was taken from a graduate-level class, then no one would have questioned your post..... - Rhondabee 12:18 May 30 (1)
                      • It isn't taken from or meant for a grad class. I didn't say it was. - Reya 13:36 May 30 (0)
                  • I'm not upset at all, I just chimed in because... - Kimbre 19:26 May 29 (0)
      • My shoulds - Laurie4b 7:30 May 29 (2)
        • But there's *good* creepy, too. - Reya 9:06 May 29 (0)
        • That's a post worth saving as a reminder! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 8:54 May 29 (0)
• Re: Pulling together a course on 20th cent. American Lit (prose only right now). Can you help me narrow it down, prioritize? - Reya 21:50 May 28 (3)
  • Thank you. Questions - Laurie4b 6:53 May 29 (2)
    • Honestly? - Reya 9:15 May 29 (1)
      • Oh, and on balancing themes--dark/brighter! - Reya 9:25 May 29 (0)
• I'm doing a similar course next year. - Holly in N NV 18:07 May 28 (3)
  • Thank you. (Q) - Laurie4b 6:46 May 29 (2)
    • Some answers- - Holly in N NV 7:36 May 29 (1)
      • Thanks so much. I appreciate your descriptions and will go a -searching! nt - Laurie4b 8:49 May 29 (0)
• One more idea - bbunch 13:09 May 28 (1)
  • Cool idea! nt - Laurie4b 13:55 May 28 (0)
• 20th Century American Lit (long) - bbunch 13:00 May 28 (4)
  • Goodness, can I come and TAKE your class? You sound like a great teacher! (nt) - Diane in Phoenix 16:53 May 29 (1)
    • Actually, I have GREAT students. They really inspire me. Thank you for the edifying comment! (nt) - bbunch 19:40 May 29 (0)
  • Thanks VERY much sm - Laurie4b 13:54 May 28 (0)
  • If you need to cut down, I agree with letting The Giver and Grapes of Wrath go. (m) - FloridaLisa 13:52 May 28 (0)

Free computer science resources - Debbie in Ohio 11:33 May 28 (3)

• How old is your ds? m... - dkholland 5:07 May 29 (1)
  • How we're using these resources... longish - Debbie in Ohio 8:52 May 29 (0)
• We used this last year. Python's a great language to learn with.. - Mary 15:17 May 28 (0)

Is there an online tutorial service for writing that offer instruction in writing research papers? One that has a summer session?(m) - Mary in GA 11:04 May 28 (5)

• Re: Is there an online tutorial service for writing that offer instruction in writing research papers? One that has a summer session?(m) - GQinOKC 13:12 May 28 (2)
  • I'm hoping to use these next fall too. I have heard only positive things about Write @ Home.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:58 May 28 (0)
  • I am checking this out, and it is very tempting! nt - Mary in Ga 15:20 May 28 (0)
• SWB has an excellent unit on research papers on this website-- - cat in black 11:41 May 28 (1)
  • This makes it sound doable. nt - Mary in Ga 15:19 May 28 (0)

ALEKS ?--what level would you use for review of Saxon 76 and prep for 1/2? nm - Peggy 10:09 May 28 (1)

• Well, lots of options. . . . :-) - Lh 13:43 May 28 (0)

Teaching Company's Joy of Mathematics lectures. Has anyone seen them? - lovemykids 9:43 May 28 (1)

• My son and I enjoyed them... - Laura in CT 11:30 May 28 (0)

Does TOG y3 continue suggesting W. Civ. and BJUP US Hist. as alternative spines? Thanks! nt - Mary in GA 8:51 May 28 (1)

• Yes it does. nt - RhondaM. 13:34 May 28 (0)

anyone heard of/used Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers (cross post on Gen board) more - ~FF~ 6:56 May 28 (0)

Anyone up for a ---Summer Reading Challenge---? It begins June 1 (this Friday!) and continues through August 31. For those who would benefit from intentional reading, this may be a good time to ease yourself into a plan. (more inside) - Janie 6:14 May 28 (8)

• Janie, is this a particular list of books you suggest, or any list of books?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 17:02 May 28 (6)
  • Oh ANY books! Your list for sure. It is simply an avenue, or maybe you could say it is somewhat of a way of accountability for yourself, to accomplish more with a plan of reading than without one. You know that adage "If you aim at nothing, you hit it every time"? Maybe this is a way for some to hit a few than miss a lot! Hope you join us, even if it is only to share your reading list! (nt) - Janie 6:12 May 29 (5)
    • Janie, where are people sharing their reading lists? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 8:59 May 29 (4)
      • By the first of next week,... - Janie 9:49 May 29 (3)
        • Wish I had new SHIRE pictures to post... - StaceyL in Canada 13:28 May 29 (0)
        • Janie ... a question - Cynde 12:16 May 29 (1)
          • No, you can simply use post your list ... - Janie 13:25 May 29 (0)
• You know I'll be right with you! (m) - Kathleen 8:05 May 28 (0)

Anyone use Teaching Tape Tecnologies for Saxon Math instead of the DIVE CD... - Brenda in MA 3:42 May 28 (0)

Another Algebra 2 Textbook - Dennis 2:18 May 28 (1)

• I have many of the OLDER editions.... - Jann in TX 6:16 May 28 (0)

For those doing Omnibus...what are you doing for history/ss ? nt - Tap, tap, tap 20:47 May 27 (7)

• Omnibus history readings sparse... - Schmittgirlz 15:02 May 28 (0)
• We did mostly the same as others who have responded-- - Chris in VA 5:58 May 28 (0)
• Not sure about your question - Omnibus is 3 courses in one: history, literature, and theology. (nt) - Kimm in WA 21:26 May 27 (4)
  • A more complete question here....m - Tap, tap, tap 21:35 May 27 (3)
    • Re: A more complete question here....m - Nissi 5:07 May 28 (0)
    • What we did (m) - Michelle in MO 3:38 May 28 (0)
    • Just finishing Omnibus II here... - Kendra in CA 23:02 May 27 (0)

Questions about assigning grades for a transcript... - Mary in ID 19:40 May 27 (3)

• Thanks, ladies! I'll ignore the 1/2 for transcript purposes and give him the Alg 1 credit when he finishes:) nt - Mary in ID 9:12 May 28 (0)
• Can't you just give him the algebra credit when he finishes? - mooooom 6:16 May 28 (0)
• What we did - DollyM 5:35 May 28 (0)

Can someone tell me how much grammar is covered in Abeka's Spanish 1 book? - Jan P. 19:28 May 27 (0)

Hewitt honors US history -- opinions? how did you like it? how were the books? I loved the blurb. nm - ChrissySC 19:19 May 27 (2)

• Since no one else has answered, we used a World History syllabus one year... - Vmsurbat 6:40 May 28 (1)
  • Thank you. I planned on using the resources and not enrolling. nm - ChrissySC 14:21 May 29 (0)

Difference in 2nd edition and 3rd edtion of History of US? - Karen in WA 18:57 May 27 (1)

• Not at all. - Deidre in GA 21:18 May 27 (0)

One last Shakespeare note for StaceyL and everyone -- are you all familiar with www.bardcentral.com? (Stacey? It's a Canadian company, I think...) (nt) - HeatherC (Canada) 16:27 May 27 (3)

• Here's a link for a lesson plan called "Showing vs. Telling" in Hamlet....(nt - link only) - HeatherC (Canada) 18:23 May 27 (0)
• No--will have to look this up. I'm no Shakespeare expert, but I may be after I read all the material that's been suggestesd!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 18:22 May 27 (1)
  • Oh, wait--Poor Yorick! Yes! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 18:26 May 27 (0)

another math question (for those of you who use or have used Life of Fred Beg. Algebra) - Hoggirl 14:08 May 27 (1)

• I'm interested in this program, too. Anybody out there using it? As a core or supplement? TIA (nt) - bbunch 19:44 May 29 (0)

History sequence: what to do for gr 7 son further down the academic road? (m) - StaceyL in Canada (with yet *another* question!) 13:50 May 27 (5)

• US patterns are different.... - Laurel in CA 15:24 May 27 (4)
  • Actually, each state has different requirements in the US..... my oldest did not want another cycle through world history.. more inside - Pam L 8:15 May 28 (3)
    • Besides Traditional textbooks for this sequence, what are my other choices??? - Kelley 13:16 May 28 (1)
      • Spend some time looking at.... - Pam L 8:41 May 29 (0)
    • Besides Traditional textbooks for this sequence, what are my other choices??? - Kelley 13:16 May 28 (0)

BJU Spanish or Abeka Spanish? Livening up Learnables? - JanOH 13:45 May 27 (8)

• What we found - cat in black 5:25 May 28 (5)
  • Thanks for this response - very helpful and another ? - JanOH 8:46 May 28 (4)
    • No-we did use a tutor but - cat in black 10:57 May 28 (3)
      • Thanks for all your help. - JanOH 11:08 May 28 (2)
        • when you get to spanish 2 - cat in black 11:43 May 28 (1)
          • Re: when you get to spanish 2 - JanOH 4:05 May 29 (0)
• Link to a review of Abeka's Spanish 1. - Jan P. 20:10 May 27 (1)
  • Thanks for this link (nt) - JanOH 8:47 May 28 (0)

Finishing up astronomy...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 13:39 May 27 (5)

• What we did.... - Bev in B'ville 4:41 May 28 (0)
• Let me tell you what dd has had to do in her cc science classes... - percytruffle 4:29 May 28 (0)
• 2 topics our hs class explored in earth science this year - kate in seattle 0:18 May 28 (0)
• If you're thinking about a research paper topic (m) - Michelle in MO 17:18 May 27 (1)
  • Link (not fully available until Tues.) - Michelle in MO 17:21 May 27 (0)

Since both geometry and (obviously ) logic teach logic, is it overkill to study both in the same year, or good reinforcement? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 13:33 May 27 (7)

• My ds will be finishing TL II next year while he is studying geometry nt - SusanAR 20:41 May 27 (0)
• Thank you both--sounds like a go.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:06 May 27 (3)
  • Just in case you want a different opinion! - Ruth in Ottawa 16:31 May 27 (2)
    • I'm leaning towards Chalkdust Geometry. Is it "proof-intensive"?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 18:21 May 27 (1)
      • Can't answer that one, we used 2nd ed Jacobs--nt - Ruth in Ottawa 6:13 May 28 (0)
• Good reinforcement. (m) - Tina in Ouray 15:09 May 27 (0)
• I think it's an excellent reinforcer for geometry. TT actually starts with a "logical" approach - Chris in VA, 15:06 May 27 (0)

Can anyone please share their English schedules for grade 9? Thanks. nt - Kim 12:18 May 27 (4)

• It was one of those home-grown things for us. - Jenny in Florida 18:17 May 28 (0)
• A hodgepodge, I'm afraid.... - Debbie in Ohio 11:38 May 28 (0)
• Here is our schedule... - Denise in NE 9:38 May 28 (0)
• I'm no expert, but here's what we're doing - Bev in B'ville 4:48 May 28 (0)

Saxon Math vs. Teaching Textbooks-OPINIONS ANYONE????? - Serena F. 12:04 May 27 (3)

• We switched and the kids love it. - Stacie in UT 21:14 May 28 (0)
• I prefer TT over Saxon. nt - Pam L 8:17 May 28 (0)
• There are alot of TT posts down the board a bit and on the previous board nt - Quiver0f10 13:46 May 27 (0)

Saxon Math vs. Teaching Textbooks-OPINIONS ANYONE????? - Serena F. 12:03 May 27 (0)

Can anyone recommend resources to help problem solving skills? We're happy with Saxon but I'd like some extra work in PS. nt - Pam in MA 8:22 May 27 (1)

• Re: Can anyone recommend resources to help problem solving skills? We're happy with Saxon but I'd like some extra work in PS. nt - Melissa 16:29 May 27 (0)

What history are you using for 9th grade? - lynn 6:33 May 27 (5)

• Not there yet, but we're going to use Trisms... - Linda in NM 7:08 May 28 (0)
• We will be will be studying 1800-present and using the last 1/3 of Spielvogel HO and Teaching Co. Western Civilization as a supplement. nt - Diana in OR 14:03 May 27 (0)
• I agree with the previous poster! We liked using Spielvogel as our spine, adding in lit. - Chris in VA 10:37 May 27 (0)
• Re: What history are you using for 9th grade? - Mary in WA 7:31 May 27 (1)
  • A few questions about "Homeschooling for Excellence"....thanks! - Rhondabee 2:50 May 28 (0)

Vicki--How do you pronounce "Crna Gora"? - Cathy in KY 3:59 May 27 (4)

• Re: Vicki--How do you pronounce "Crna Gora"? - Vmsurbat 8:46 May 27 (2)
  • Vicki...Thank You!! This is wonderful info....I will check out the site. (NT) - Mommyfaithe 14:26 May 27 (1)
    • Yes! HOW did you come to be way over there?! - Cathy in KY 16:46 May 27 (0)
• I'd like to know too...and sounding dumb....where is it?? (nt) - Mommyfaithe 5:29 May 27 (0)

Anyone using Teascript? Opinions, please! nt - Kendra in CA 23:26 May 26 (0)

Has anyone done the book club or online courses offered by GenJ?... - Kelli in TN 20:23 May 26 (1)

• If I remember correctly ... - DollyM 6:01 May 27 (0)

Sort of OT -- frustrations with selling used texts - Gwen in VA 19:27 May 26 (11)

• Thank you! I guess I have been asking the wrong question -- - Gwen in VA 19:07 May 28 (0)
• My take... - Denise in NE 9:58 May 28 (0)
• We're dealing with the same issue, too. - Carmen & Co. 21:04 May 27 (1)
  • And you'll be posting it... where? We curriculum junkies are always looking, you know! nt - lovemykids 18:50 May 28 (0)
• I've been giving a lot away to ladies on the boards (m) - Ria 14:01 May 27 (0)
• We had a FREE curriculum swap in one local support group. I took the leftovers to Goodwill. nt - Holly S/NC 11:18 May 27 (0)
• book mooch, book samaritan, I use Freecycle a lot for giveaways. - Lh 10:19 May 27 (0)
• used texts - Tamarind 6:41 May 27 (0)
• Here's the link to book samaritan too. They help families who can't afford books to homeschool. - K-FL 4:27 May 27 (0)
• I've wondered the same thing... - Lynne 4:04 May 27 (0)
• I have donated boxes of items, and plan to eBay - Claire 23:00 May 26 (0)

Speed reading - Laura in WA 16:05 May 26 (1)

• Re: Speed reading 4 kids - Pamela 22:26 May 26 (0)

Chalkdust Geometry - Michelle in AL 15:51 May 26 (13)

• FYI: Dana Mosely is changing Geometry books.... - Michelle in GA 11:28 May 28 (6)
  • Michelle, will the new course be cheaper or the same price?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 17:05 May 28 (1)
    • I bought the new one...same price. nt. - Michelle in GA 4:58 May 29 (0)
  • Good news for those wanting to use previous editions. will probably be for sale used at very low prices. - Lh 15:36 May 28 (0)
  • Did he say which of the 2 texts are more proof heavy? nt - Kathy in MD 12:38 May 28 (2)
    • He said the texts are the same in content covered.... - Michelle in GA 5:00 May 29 (1)
      • YES! I know what Storm's going to use for Geometry. nm - Carmen & Co. 6:59 May 30 (0)
• Thanks everyone... - Michelle in AL 18:28 May 27 (0)
• Depends on the student and the Mom. My oldest ds needs instruction, not just self-teaching, but I would have had to re-learn it. to even answer a question here or there. His opinion is that he needed the DVD's. - Laurie4b 13:29 May 27 (0)
• I think it depends on the student. My oldest watched the first couple and then stopped. - momof7 20:19 May 26 (1)
  • I think some students prefer to learn on their on and then by watching the vidoes it kind of cements - LH 7:18 May 27 (0)
• We've just finished chapt 1 in CD's Basic Math..... - Kathy in MD 18:35 May 26 (1)
  • I agree with everything that Kathy said.. - Christi/NC 19:12 May 26 (0)

biology-I have apologia and Bob Jones/which to use? - cat in black 15:50 May 26 (3)

• They are very different... - Carrie in NC 16:20 May 26 (2)
  • I just happen to have these-is something else better? - cat in black 6:40 May 27 (1)
    • Well, yes and no. ;-) - Carrie in NC 11:30 May 27 (0)

calling all you foreign language mavens.... question about parsing - Nicole M 15:21 May 26 (0)

X-post from Curriculum Board: Henle/Lingua Latina combo vs. Latin Road to English Grammar - junglemom 13:21 May 26 (2)

• I can relate to your concern with Henle. I've chosen to do a combo of Henle & Cambridge (m) - Linda in NE 15:07 May 26 (1)
  • My 11yod sounds like your 12yos - rushing through carelessly. (nt) - junglemom 17:21 May 26 (0)

Studying films: can anyone recommend a basic/ beginners guide to film study? Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 12:37 May 26 (26)

• Have you looked at Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films with Wisdom & Discernment (Godawa)? - Janie 13:07 May 27 (2)
  • Wow, this does look like a good resource. It would be a very timely read with the plethora of new movies hitting the theaters this summer. Thanking you too, Janie. nt - percytruffle 5:08 May 28 (0)
  • Thanks, Janie!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:09 May 27 (0)
• Google "Story of the Movies" a free downloadable curriculum that looked impressive to me. nt - DollyM 6:03 May 27 (6)
  • We have this--it's really neat! Plan to use it next year as a one semester course, adding in other films (they use Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as their "base" film) nt. - Chris in VA 10:39 May 27 (5)
    • Chris, did you get the "snippets" DVD of Mr. Smith? It seems it's no longer available, Is it necessary, or can you get by using the regular DVD? (ie, does the shorter DVD include some "extra" info?)--nt - StaceyL in Canada 11:00 May 27 (4)
      • What we got ... - DollyM 14:20 May 27 (3)
        • Not sure what to do then.... - StaceyL in Canada 16:08 May 27 (2)
          • Just making sure ... - DollyM 5:40 May 28 (1)
            • Thank you--I will save your post.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 17:06 May 28 (0)
• Here are some resources to check out - percytruffle 13:35 May 26 (1)
  • Thanks, PT!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 15:06 May 26 (0)
• What about the college/high school level films available from... - Lori D. 13:21 May 26 (12)
  • Lori, thanks so much for this.... - StaceyL in Canada 15:03 May 26 (5)
    • Stacey -- do you have "Brightest Heaven of Invention" by Peter Leithart? (more) - HeatherC (Canada) 10:30 May 27 (1)
      • Yes--I'm planning to use this (was supposed to use it this year).--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:47 May 27 (0)
    • I just wish I could join in on YOUR Shakespeare co-op! It sounds... - I'll 23:06 May 26 (2)
      • I recognized you, "I'll"! {g} Thank you for all the ideas... - StaceyL in Canada 10:55 May 27 (0)
      • Stacey, the above is me, Lori, with film ideas for yr. class -- it was late when I posted and ended up as "I'll" ! (nt) - Lori D. 8:50 May 27 (0)
  • Stacey, I should add 2 other titles... - Lori D. 14:32 May 26 (5)
    • I was just coming on to post about "Through a Screen Darkly"! (more...) - HeatherC (Canada) 15:01 May 26 (4)
      • Jeffrey Overstreet also is one of several regular film critics for... - Lori D. 22:12 May 26 (1)
        • Yes, I do already get it and enjoy his writing and insights very much.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 6:27 May 27 (0)
      • So *this* is what it takes to lure you out of hiding, Heather {g}... - StaceyL in Canada 16:36 May 26 (1)
        • Given this -- Through a Screen Darkly is not what you need -- but it *is* interesting reading....(more) - HeatherC (Canada) 18:02 May 26 (0)
• Not quite film study but Kathryn Stout has Movies as Literature(nt) - Moira in MA 12:47 May 26 (0)

Has anyone used the Dive CD's for BJUP science? I did not know... - CindyJ 9:56 May 26 (4)

• I looked at the DIVE CD for BJU biology... - Susan 13:13 May 26 (1)
  • Two comments... - Robin in Tx 22:51 May 26 (0)
• I was wondering the same thing!.....do they one for Physical Science? - Lorri 11:38 May 26 (1)
  • Yes, they have one for Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. ... - CindyJ 18:26 May 26 (0)

Has anyone used CLE's highschool courses? nt - Des 9:17 May 26 (5)

• We have used three electives for high school.... - Susan 13:21 May 26 (3)
  • Susan - Des 13:59 May 26 (1)
    • Sure... - Susan 20:16 May 27 (0)
  • Need to add this. We plan to use another elective... - Susan 13:24 May 26 (0)
• Re: Has anyone used CLE's highschool courses? nt - CindyJ 9:55 May 26 (0)

Often the topic of co-op comes up. I thought I would share what we have done this spring in ours. - percytruffle 8:02 May 26 (1)

• Looks great, Lisa; I sent you an e-mail.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:32 May 26 (0)

My little co-op (approx 50 kids) is having its first evening celebration. What memorable traditions do the groups (x-post) - Holly in N NV 8:00 May 26 (1)

• Sorry-I should have posted this to the general board-oops! nt - Holly in N NV 8:13 May 26 (0)

Is the Runkle student workbook consumable? 1 per child? Thanks (nt) - Niebski 6:41 May 26 (4)

• Not necessarily - Maverick 18:49 May 26 (2)
  • Oh, no! Sorry about that. (m) - Jackie in AR 6:39 May 27 (1)
    • Well... - Maverick 13:00 May 28 (0)
• Yes, it is consumable. (nt) - Jackie in AR 15:09 May 26 (0)

How do you make the decision to continue homeschooling or not....( sorry, very long) - Barb 20:39 May 25 (9)

• Not really a suggestion, but just a thought (m) - Anne in Ore 12:27 May 27 (0)
• We are in a similar position, and here's what I'm doing - Chris in VA 10:58 May 27 (0)
• Thanks so much for your responses... - Barb 10:45 May 27 (0)
• Re: How do you make the decision to continue homeschooling or not....( sorry, very long) - Pam L 19:35 May 26 (0)
• It depends on your long-term and short-term goals. My goal is to homeschool - Lh 8:03 May 26 (0)
• We, too, built a house this year while homeschooling... - Bev in B'ville 6:21 May 26 (0)
• Bigger issues. - DollyM 5:40 May 26 (0)
• Yep, a whole year like that... - JennW in SoCal 22:01 May 25 (0)
• What I think... - PamJH 21:25 May 25 (0)

If Sonight recommends a particular book, is it safe to assume the sequel is "safe" reading for dc? (m) - mom2jrcsc 19:34 May 25 (10)

• No, it isn't. I have been upset by a couple of Sonlight books..... - momof7 9:42 May 26 (5)
  • Me too...and ones that are often recommended such as .... - Mommyfaithe 16:14 May 28 (0)
  • Agreed . . . (more) - LynnG in Hawaii 17:37 May 27 (0)
  • Thanks for the post - Tamarind 6:14 May 27 (2)
    • FWIW- The Land I Lost is a book my college senior dd *still* talks about! - Carrie in NC 7:03 May 28 (0)
    • Fwiw, "The Land I Lost" (which we loved) is a Sonlight read-aloud. To that end, I'm sure the folks at SL wouldn't recommend it a 9 year old read it independently. (nt) - Colleen 19:35 May 27 (0)
• my library only has the 1st and 3rd books, but they are both wonderful (nt) - AngieW in Texas 20:51 May 25 (0)
• There are four books in that series. They are fantastic. We just finished the newest one. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! :) nt - Ria 19:41 May 25 (2)
  • my son loved these books, we didn't know about a 4th one. What is the title? - gh 19:40 May 26 (1)
    • A Samauri Never Fears Death. It's new this year. nt - Ria 4:00 May 27 (0)

Anyone know of a reading guide (preferably online) that goes with Of Courage Undaunted? TIA! nt - ereks mom 19:07 May 25 (3)

• Two... - Janie 5:58 May 26 (2)
  • I'm looking for "Of Courage Undaunted" by James Daugherty - same topic, though (Lewis & Clark). But maybe I'll consider this book instead. : ) nt - ereks mom 6:38 May 26 (1)
    • Sorry! Too similar titles. (nt) - Janie 7:13 May 26 (0)

Mom of 7 - a question for you ....... - Judy 17:59 May 25 (4)

• I hadn't forgotten you Judy! - momof7 4:52 May 26 (3)
  • Mom of 7 or Judy, can you give me an author(s) name & full title, please? I'm always on the look out for older grammars. nm - Carmen & Co. 21:08 May 27 (1)
    • Practical English:A complete self-correcting course m - momof7 5:47 May 28 (0)
  • Thank you, Mom of 7........(m) - Judy 20:41 May 26 (0)

(Cross-posted from K8 board) ? for Canadian hs'ers re studying American history... - StaceyL in Canada 17:41 May 25 (1)

• We're both an American and a Canadian family - Ruth in Ottawa 11:57 May 26 (0)

Statistically speaking- what percentage of students should graduate with a GPA of 3.90 or higher? nt - Susan 16:20 May 25 (14)

• I don't even understand your question. Do you mean "should" or "do" ? ? - Lh 8:09 May 26 (0)
• I think I can relate to what you are saying - Annie G 6:23 May 26 (0)
• What got me in grad school, where the kids weren't even admitted unless they could do quality work(more0 - JFS in IL 5:39 May 26 (0)
• This might interest you - Jean in Wisc 5:13 May 26 (1)
  • Thanks, Jean. This is what I am looking for. nt - Susan 7:24 May 26 (0)
• Actually, I was wondering what percentage (on a of a bell- shaped curve) would correspond to a 3.90 GPA .Just surprised at the number of local students with high honors. nt - Susan 20:52 May 25 (5)
  • Very few teachers grade on a curve. - Reya 0:41 May 26 (4)
    • I'm not asking about grading on the curve- (sorry- guess I didn't express my question very well.) - Susan 7:26 May 26 (3)
      • If you're talking about a bell curve, that is "grading on a curve." - Reya 10:09 May 26 (2)
        • There is also nothing special or sacred about the bell curve. - Reya 10:20 May 26 (1)
          • Just butting in...I don't think the OP is talking about grading. She wants to know, statistically speaking, how many students are graduating with that GPA overall. nt - Laura R (FL) 5:38 May 29 (0)
• You know, GPA isn't what it used to be when most kids took the same core courses (m) - Ria 16:55 May 25 (2)
  • You are right, but may I point out that (m) - Valerie(TX) 17:12 May 25 (1)
    • Yes, I've heard of this, however (m) - Ria 17:16 May 25 (0)

American Lit Q: Would you consider including any of Flannery O'Connor's work in a high school course? nt - Laurie4b 15:35 May 25 (9)

• Both my brother (regular English) and I (H & AP English) covered several short stories. nt - Reya 0:42 May 26 (0)
• Re: American Lit Q: Would you consider including any of Flannery O'Connor's work in a high school course? nt - Lisa TX 23:42 May 25 (3)
  • Thanks. yes, please. nt - Laurie4b 8:22 May 26 (2)
    • Re: Thanks. yes, please. nt - Lisa TX 16:33 May 26 (1)
      • Thanks very much! nt - Laurie4b 19:51 May 26 (0)
• Re: American Lit Q: Would you consider including any of Flannery O'Connor's work in a high school course? nt - ereks mom 15:56 May 25 (1)
  • I can't say I'm an O'Connor fan, but I did use her "Revelation" in a freshman English university course.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 15:59 May 25 (0)
• I would use A Good Man is Hard to Find, although I still feel a bit creepy when I think about it. nt - Susan in TN 15:48 May 25 (1)
  • Creepy is a good word. I had a hard time with Wise Blood. I wouldn't ask my dd to read it, but if she wanted to I suppose I'd consider letting her. I'd have to think about it hard. nt - Robin in Tx 20:49 May 25 (0)

American Lit Q: Which of Hemingway's writings would you choose for high school?nt - Laurie4b 15:34 May 25 (5)

• For nature lovers or fishermen in the family, I'd choose Big Two-Hearted River. (m) - Jane in NC 11:57 May 26 (1)
  • Love it! nt - LInda in NM 13:23 May 27 (0)
• Hills Like White Elephants... - Reya 0:45 May 26 (0)
• Old Man and the Sea. nt - Jean in Wisc. 18:16 May 25 (1)
  • I agree...great book! (nt) - Mommyfaithe 18:34 May 25 (0)

Scholarship poll: Which nationally available scholarships (meaning those for which most any qualified student anywhere in the US could apply) have your (or others you personally know) homeschooled for high school students received? More . - Raders Fan 15:04 May 25 (3)

• National Merit. (nt) - Kathleen 16:24 May 25 (0)
• (obviously) National Merit Scholarship nt - Gwen in VA 16:11 May 25 (0)
• Wal-Mart and Best Buy. nt - Raders Fan 15:05 May 25 (0)

I'm heading out to my first born's graduation ceremony at our homeschool co-op..sniff..sniff... Congrats to all with seniors this year!!! nt. - Michelle in GA 13:54 May 25 (1)

• My ds's ceremony is next Friday. So much to do! (nt) - Jan P. 14:31 May 25 (0)

Oh great Hive Mind - What is the best source for a graphing calculator? Thanks. nt - readwithem 13:05 May 25 (4)

• I lower my shield and yield to you :) Thanks - I'll check Ebay. Any brands that you recommend? nt - readwithem 7:52 May 28 (0)
• I can't resist....We Are the Board....You Will Be Assimilated....okay seriously though, I'd try Ebay or Craigs List nt - Sharon in MD 10:22 May 26 (1)
  • Resistant is futile. LOL nt - Happy 11:02 May 27 (0)
• I've bought 3 on eBay---2 for friends, one for us. nt - Christi/NC 13:10 May 25 (0)

A few questions I have on the SAT - Gamom3 13:01 May 25 (2)

• Found on Collegeboard site - Sandra in NC 13:22 May 25 (1)
  • Average by Gender over time - Sandra in NC 13:24 May 25 (0)

Can anyone compare Shurley to Analytical Grammar? (crosspost) - mom2three 12:34 May 25 (0)

Ds needs to know whether to take the SAT again, even though he did very well overall, he got a lousy essay score... - Virginia Dawn 12:30 May 25 (3)

• That is a tough call (m) - Gwen in VA 14:10 May 25 (2)
  • He is a fair writer. The problem is the perfectionist in him... - Virginia Dawn 15:14 May 25 (1)
    • Re: He is a fair writer. The problem is the perfectionist in him... - Gwen in VA 16:13 May 25 (0)

Anyone shopping for Omnibus 2's literature..... - Tap, tap, tap 10:46 May 25 (3)

• On the topic of Omnibus... - Susan in TN 15:52 May 25 (1)
  • I've done this for Omnibus I-III... - Moira in MA 19:41 May 25 (0)
• coupon exp May 30....nt - Tap, tap, tap 10:52 May 25 (0)

For those of you whose kids aced the SAT PLEASE tell me.... - Mommyfaithe 10:29 May 25 (25)

• Mommyfaithe, will you email me? (m) - Valerie(TX) 17:18 May 25 (0)
• Re: For those of you whose kids aced the SAT PLEASE tell me.... - Gwen in VA 14:04 May 25 (2)
  • Thanks Gwen for sharing this... - Lynne 15:35 May 25 (0)
  • This is helpful. - Jan P. 14:44 May 25 (0)
• I think i may have worded my question wrong.... - Mommyfaithe 12:48 May 25 (9)
  • I answered Lynne below before I read your post, but - Vmsurbat 14:23 May 25 (7)
    • You know on the surface... - Mommyfaithe 14:54 May 25 (6)
      • What do you mean by "bomb?" - Vmsurbat 13:45 May 26 (3)
        • Re: What do you mean by "bomb?" - Mommyfaithe 16:03 May 26 (2)
          • re: Math scores... - Vmsurbat 22:59 May 26 (1)
            • Thank You Vicki.... - Mommyfaithe 5:54 May 27 (0)
      • SAT is an aptitude test and what I'd do differently. - Jan P. 13:29 May 26 (0)
      • Suggestion -- Take the ACT instead of the SAT - way different test (nm) - Susan in IL 17:23 May 25 (0)
  • I have no idea if this is going to help or not.... - Kelli in TN 13:21 May 25 (0)
• "......Is that really a bad choice............." It may be . . or it may not be. . . .It just depends on what "you" think - Lh 12:44 May 25 (0)
• What state do you live in? Here in Southern California..,. - LilyK 12:40 May 25 (1)
  • Yes. same here. :-) NT - Lh 12:47 May 25 (0)
• We're not there yet but I know a family that has SAT study for 11/2 every day. They do well. nt - Belinda 11:47 May 25 (1)
  • *hours* nt - Belinda 11:48 May 25 (0)
• Yeah, I wanted to ask Vicki and Gwen this question... - Lynne 11:03 May 25 (4)
  • Vicki answering here (long, sorry) - Vmsurbat 13:58 May 25 (1)
    • Thank you for this great answer... - Lynne 15:30 May 25 (0)
  • Ds used Rocket Review Revolution... - Deb in PA 11:58 May 25 (1)
    • I should add... - Deb in PA 12:07 May 25 (0)
• Please excuse my typos... coffee in keyboard...sigh(NT) - Mommyfaithe 10:31 May 25 (0)

Howdy-Ho...It's our last day of the school year, not one portfolio completed, not one course averaged and I'm thinking about next year. Help, please. (m) - ~FireFly~ 10:12 May 25 (10)

• Has he taken U.S. History? - Jan P. 14:48 May 25 (3)
  • Yes, he has - this year. I'm still trying to pull together his portfolio and (m) - ~FF~ 5:39 May 28 (2)
    • I highly recommend a computer literacy course. - Jan P. 18:18 May 28 (1)
      • We have an XP. I'll look into what tutorials are here. Thanks for the suggestion. Great Idea. nm - ~FF~ 6:41 May 29 (0)
• Re: Howdy-Ho...It's our last day of the school year, not one portfolio completed, not one course averaged and I'm thinking about next year. Help, please. (m) - Pam L 12:03 May 25 (1)
  • Great Idea! Thanks:O) nm - ~FF~ 5:40 May 28 (0)
• What are his goals? - Ria 10:14 May 25 (3)
  • He would love to own and instruct in his own Dojo. I'm just drawing a blank right now and there are many other courses he completed ~ not coming to mind.(m) - ~FF~ 10:24 May 25 (2)
    • In that case, he should be learning accounting, management, advertising--small business stuff, etc! - Reya 1:20 May 26 (1)
      • Yes, a 'day job' good suggestion. I'm wondering if maybe he should take a consumer math course? Would that be what you're talking about? nm - ~FF~ 5:42 May 28 (0)

Has anyone used the Prentice Hall mathematics - middle school? Were they on grade level? What did you think overall? Pros, Cons? nt - Christy in CO 9:36 May 25 (15)

• It's been a while since I posted, but just had to jump in... - Steph 16:54 May 25 (2)
  • In looking at these books..... - Christy in CO 6:07 May 26 (1)
    • I do think that the text does a fairly well job of explaining things... - Steph 9:02 May 26 (0)
• I know that in our area they are being used by .... - Christi in KC 13:01 May 25 (0)
• I just got McDougal Littlell middle school math (m) - Ria 10:09 May 25 (10)
  • Wow! The 7th gr. book covers graphing functions, functions and equations,slope, & more! Ria (m) - LisaNY 14:01 May 25 (4)
    • It does seem to me after quick perusal of PS math books for "middle" school, often called MIddle 1, 2, 3 - Lh 8:17 May 26 (1)
      • I understand what you are saying (m) - LisaNY 14:57 May 26 (0)
    • I don't know (m) - Ria 14:39 May 25 (1)
      • Thanks, Ria. :o) nm - LisaNY 19:43 May 25 (0)
  • I love these math books too m - LilyK 12:46 May 25 (4)
    • Lily... - LisaNY 14:03 May 25 (3)
      • Here's what I did. - LilyK 21:58 May 25 (2)
        • Thanks, Lily (m) - LisaNY 14:53 May 26 (1)
          • regarding not having TM.. - LilyK 21:10 May 29 (0)

Any opinions on Apologia General Science? - Kelley 9:28 May 25 (1)

• They were OK as far as those things go. We added quite a few more using J.VanCleave books. nm - ChrissySC 19:11 May 27 (0)

The Teaching Company DVDs are these just lectures on DVD or are they more? - Sarah CB 9:12 May 25 (5)

• we use it as a supplement and a form of college prep - schmittgirlz 20:53 May 25 (0)
• Unless there are graphics or something, I prefer the audio because I can do something else (drive) and listen at the same time. I can't stand to sit and watch a lecture. nt - Laurie4b 13:57 May 25 (1)
  • Same here...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 14:42 May 25 (0)
• Agreeing with Kathleen - but then again maybe we're just visual people around here (more) - readwithem 12:41 May 25 (0)
• Re: The Teaching Company DVDs are these just lectures on DVD or are they more? - Kathleen 9:33 May 25 (0)

Has anyone here stuck through Sonlight through the high school years?? I have questions?? - Mommyfaithe 9:02 May 25 (0)

Has anyone used BJU High School literature? (m) - ErikainWA 8:54 May 25 (5)

• We used both the 9th and 10th grade years, which I believe is the Fundamentals and Elements courses m. - Sharon in MD 9:13 May 25 (4)
  • Thank you for your reply...one more question, please! - ErikainWA 10:54 May 25 (3)
    • I don't remember what all the kit contains, but you will definitely want the Teacher's Editions of the text books. They are where all the helps are located, just as shell in SC said. nt - Sharon in MD 0:33 May 26 (0)
    • Re: Thank you for your reply...one more question, please! - shell in SC 11:09 May 25 (1)
      • Thank you. nt. - ErikainWA 19:05 May 25 (0)

For literature: Henry James: Daisy Miller or Portrait of a Lady? Which do you recommend for high school and why? - Laurie4b 8:50 May 25 (1)

• I've read both... - Reya 0:50 May 26 (0)

A couple of questions....anyone heard of Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum? (URL inside)....also wondering about enotes.com... - HeatherC (Canada) 8:31 May 25 (0)

POLL: Please list your picks for "TEN SHORT-STORIES EVERY HIGH SCHOOLER SHOULD READ".. Thanks! nt - ereks mom 8:21 May 25 (13)

• And... "The Lady or the Tiger?" nt - Kendra in CA 23:19 May 26 (0)
• Thank you all! I am compiling your lists into a Word document so I can refer to it as I plan! nt - ereks mom 5:37 May 26 (0)
• Argh! - Reya 0:59 May 26 (0)
• Anything by Mark Twain. nm - Janet in WA 19:16 May 25 (0)
• The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - Susan in NJ 19:01 May 25 (0)
• Ransom of Red Chief; The Necklace; The Birthmark (in addition to the others already mentioned) nt - LynnG in Hawaii 17:01 May 25 (0)
• Check out 21 great stories, by Abraham Lass on Amazon. We'll be reading it through highschool. nt. - Michelle in GA 13:56 May 25 (0)
• Ds' favorites: The Most Dangerous Game, Gift of the Magi, The Cask of Amontillado, Young Goodman Brown, Owl Creek Bridge. (m) - FloridaLisa 13:47 May 25 (0)
• Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip van Winkle, *because* there are so many allusions to them in other literature. - Patty in WA 10:26 May 25 (0)
• The Metamorphosis by Kafka; Harrison Bergeron by Vonnegut; Anthem by Ayn Rand - Sandra in NC 9:44 May 25 (0)
• I don't know if I'd recommend them but some I remember from High School are.. - Virginia Dawn 9:22 May 25 (0)
• My favorites are The Gift of the Magi and The Tell-Tale Heart. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 9:10 May 25 (0)
• Can't wait to see everyone's answers! nt - Laurie4b 9:10 May 25 (0)

Hoggirl - posted one last thought in thread below.... - Susie-Knits 7:45 May 25 (1)

• thanks, Susie! - Hoggirl 12:02 May 25 (0)

A Word in Season: anyone know where to locate this resource? - Pam 7:01 May 25 (1)

• Link inside...(m) - Kathleen 7:19 May 25 (0)

Anyone familiar w/Earlham college? - Danielle 6:54 May 25 (2)

• Earlham is a well regarded Quaker College. - Deidre in GA 10:53 May 25 (0)
• I went there my freshman yr of college in the 80's. m - laughing lioness 7:32 May 25 (0)

Good movie recommendation---"Sophie Scholl: Die Letzten Tage" ("Sophie Scholl: The Last Days") - m - Michelle in MO 6:53 May 25 (3)

• Isn't this movie also called The White Rose or did I see another movie about her life... - Betty 10:12 May 25 (2)
  • I'm not sure; there may be another movie by that title (m) - Michelle in MO 12:27 May 25 (1)
    • I watched The White Rose in 1985... - Betty 15:42 May 25 (0)

Admissions essay--did your dc emphasize homeschooling? - Danielle 6:51 May 25 (6)

• No. My son wrote about adventure trips taken in scouts. nt. - Michelle in GA 4:31 May 26 (0)
• No. Didn't even mention it. (nm) - Susan in IL 17:25 May 25 (0)
• No (m) - Gwen in VA 16:16 May 25 (0)
• As others have said, there are usually specific questions to answer. - Jenny in Florida 15:31 May 25 (0)
• if you homeschool, you are the college counselor... - coloradostef 9:03 May 25 (0)
• No (m) - Ria 8:37 May 25 (0)

need to outsource all of 16yod's work - divorcing and going to word ft - need advice from you wonderful people! - Shella 5:18 May 25 (12)

• BYU online Highschool is a great option- I used to teach for their independ. study courses! - Classic Mom 7:34 Jun 1 (0)
• Re: need to outsource all of 16yod's work - divorcing and going to word ft - need advice from you wonderful people! - Mary in WA 9:38 May 25 (0)
• Online highschools - Jan P. 8:54 May 25 (0)
• An option : American School (links) - Lh 7:38 May 25 (0)
• math idea - Danielle 6:36 May 25 (0)
• Re: need to outsource all of 16yod's work - divorcing and going to word ft - need advice from you wonderful people! - Bev in B'ville 6:21 May 25 (0)
• We are also looking at homeschooling with a FT working, single mom... - outtamyshell 6:19 May 25 (0)
• Is there a government virtual school? - Heather in Savannah 5:33 May 25 (3)
  • Here in CA we have charters...but the same "virtual academy" program is offered nationwide... - Laurel in CA 8:04 May 25 (0)
  • Heather, are you worried about giving out your dd's SSN? That was one reason I didn't use the virtual school this year..nt - Gamom3 6:57 May 25 (1)
    • Re: Heather, are you worried about giving out your dd's SSN? That was one reason I didn't use the virtual school this year..nt - Heather in Savannah 7:22 May 25 (0)
• please feel free to email me. nt - Shella 5:20 May 25 (0)

Can someone give me advice on debate/logic instruction - momee 5:02 May 25 (5)

• NCFCA! link inside plus my short (long!) summary of debate.... - Cathy in KY 6:28 May 25 (4)
  • Cathy, my girl. You are so helpful. Or not depending on how much gardening I don't get done now because I'm reading all this, lol. nt - momee 7:22 May 25 (2)
    • Well, you can get weeds in the garden or weeds in their thinking... - Cathy in KY 8:59 May 25 (0)
    • AND the organization you listed has a club in our area. I've contacted the rep. Thanks so much. nt - momee 7:23 May 25 (0)
  • Logical Fallacies..links and articles.. - Cathy in KY 6:49 May 25 (0)

Is the essay portion of the SAT optional? - Linda in VA 3:37 May 25 (4)

• The SAT essay is included as part of the writing test. The essay is the first 25 minutes of the test. It counts for 1/3 of the writing score & 1/9 of the total SAT score. nt - ereks mom 8:18 May 25 (0)
• This really depends on what the requirements of the tester are - Danielle 6:40 May 25 (1)
  • Thanks for the input - Linda in VA 7:45 May 25 (0)
• I'm pretty sure it is not optional. nt - Virginia Dawn 4:51 May 25 (0)

More on choosing a text to follow Lial's BCM, and on "mastery"...(m) - Colleen 2:58 May 25 (7)

• We are there too... - Georgia in NC 18:56 May 26 (0)
• Here is what we are doing, and why... - Patty in WA 9:44 May 25 (0)
• This is the current trend here. (m) - Holly S/NC 8:22 May 25 (0)
• Have you considered using Alek? - Heather in Savannah 6:00 May 25 (0)
• Thanks, Colleen, for getting this discussion going (m) - Hoggirl 5:05 May 25 (0)
• I'm with you, Colleen.... - Rebecca in VA 4:30 May 25 (0)
• You know....I think you're right in some ways... - Pamela 4:02 May 25 (0)

How to homeschool high school - Anisa in AL 20:57 May 24 (9)

• Re: How to homeschool high school - Anisa in AL 11:54 May 25 (0)
• I just reviewed Cafi Cohen's two highschool books on my blog (m) - Jennifer (Good Witch of the West) 7:58 May 25 (0)
• Yes, that book is an excellent place to start! (m) - Deb in PA 5:52 May 25 (4)
  • To Deb: What is the title of the book by "Dennis?" Thanks! (nt) - Dennis 11:14 May 25 (3)
    • Re: To Deb: What is the title of the book by "Dennis?" Thanks! (nt) - Anisa in AL 11:47 May 25 (2)
      • Yep, author is Jeanne Gowen Dennis. (nt) - Deb in PA 12:12 May 25 (1)
        • Thank You Deb And Anisa! Much Appreciated. :) nt - Dennis 13:54 May 25 (0)
• Re: How to homeschool high school - lynn 5:43 May 25 (1)
  • Liberty will send a very helpful packet on how to prepare for college as a homeschooler if you call them and ask. nt - momee 7:27 May 25 (0)

Gileskirk advice needed, please... - Pam 19:40 May 24 (2)

• I am listening through Modernity right now... - Cindy in NH 15:23 May 25 (0)
• I used Antiquity this year with good results - Moira in MA 9:01 May 25 (0)

Nissi Re: TM compared to Study Guide for Spielvogel 5th Ed West. Civ. (m..) - Clara in Miami 19:04 May 24 (1)

• Clara, thank you for remembering to share. Very helpful. nt - Nissi 18:59 May 25 (0)

Well after much reading here I recieved my Lials BCM and I am so very pleased..even my daughter looks forward to it! (nt) - Clara in Miami 18:51 May 24 (0)

Anyone familiar with the Seafort series (or other books) by David Feintuch? - ereks mom 17:33 May 24 (0)

We received our Jacobs Geometry with Dr. Callahan today and it looks good! - Monica in Texas 16:07 May 24 (4)

• We will be trying Dr. Callahan's Calculus DVD's next year. (nm) - Deb in PA 4:59 May 25 (0)
• I'm thinking about doing this with both Chalkdust Geometry and Ask Dr. Callahan w/ Jacobs (m) - Michelle in MO 3:15 May 25 (1)
  • Re: I'm thinking about doing this with both Chalkdust Geometry and Ask Dr. Callahan w/ Jacobs (m) - Monica in Texas 7:40 May 25 (0)
• Good idea to see both in hand. nt - Pam L 19:38 May 24 (0)

LoriM - about dual enrollment 'honors' designation (m) - CynthiaOK 15:48 May 24 (4)

• What I am going to do... - Virginia Dawn 16:55 May 24 (2)
  • We did this too, except with numbered footnotes (because we had more special designations for credits than just cc ones). nm - Janet in WA 18:38 May 24 (0)
  • This is what I did too. nt - Christi/NC 18:21 May 24 (0)
• Well, you know I'm making this up as I go too... - LoriM 16:11 May 24 (0)

What is you 16 yo ds reading for fun and entertainment? (nt) - Liz CA 15:14 May 24 (7)

• ds, 17 is reading "Sophie's world" and "The 4th bear" nt - kate in seattle 9:13 May 25 (0)
• My almost 16-yo is reading The Millionaire Next Door and about to start Guns, Germs and Steel. - FloridaLisa 19:07 May 24 (0)
• Mine loves Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries...(m) - Kathleen 18:04 May 24 (1)
  • Oh I love Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet - perhaps I could try this with him. (nt) - Liz CA 21:24 May 24 (0)
• My 16yo ds is currently reading an old mystery called The Yellow Room - Virginia Dawn 17:20 May 24 (1)
  • OOhh... I read The Yellow Room years ago...great book!nt - Ellen moving to VA 10:54 May 25 (0)
• My non-reader son likes these - Happy 15:18 May 24 (0)

Does anyone know if TT will have higher levels than pre-calculus? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 15:03 May 24 (4)

• It is supposed to go through Calc. <nt> - Pamela 16:22 May 24 (3)
  • MAYBE...I emailed TT this week. Here is the response: - Sandy in Indy 21:07 May 24 (1)
    • Wow. Interesting, thank you nt - Quiver0f10 5:50 May 25 (0)
  • Thank you nt - Quiver0f10 20:42 May 24 (0)

Wow! Thanks for the grammar thoughts! (m) - OH Lori 14:23 May 24 (0)

Logic. Has anyone used the Critical Thinking books from Bright Minds? Or other suggestions? - Ria 13:33 May 24 (7)

• This is what we used... - Heather in Savannah 5:04 May 25 (0)
• Are you talking about Critical Thinking in American History... - Virginia Dawn 17:02 May 24 (2)
  • No. Critical Thinking Book 1 and Book 2. nt - Ria 4:44 May 25 (1)
    • We are in CTB2 right now. Yes parts of it are cumbersome, but we are able to use it one on one fairly easily with discussion. My son has learned a ton with these books! nt - Mad Jenny Flint 21:34 May 28 (0)
• Have you done any of the upper levels Mindbenders? (nt) - Liz CA 15:07 May 24 (2)
  • Yes. All of them. nt - Ria 16:29 May 24 (1)
    • Ditto here, we've done all of them. nm - Bev in B'ville 3:46 May 25 (0)

What are your opinions regarding BJU Earth Science? - Kelley 12:44 May 24 (4)

• My son is just finishing this for 8th grade..........he has loved it! (m) - Rachel 21:34 May 24 (0)
• Kelley, follow up on Rainbow from below - Bev in B'ville 15:05 May 24 (2)
  • I plan to use it the recommended 2 years..... - Kelley 15:16 May 24 (1)
    • Re: I plan to use it the recommended 2 years.....for Rainbow Science.(nt).. - Kelley 5:28 May 25 (0)

Has anyone supplemented the Biology and Applied portions of Rainbow Science? - Kelley 12:43 May 24 (4)

• We supplemented biology - CynthiaOK 18:44 May 24 (0)
• it's not quite hands on but i am supplementing with videos from United Streaming. nt - Deidre in GA 18:27 May 24 (2)
  • How do homeschoolers get on to United Streaming? - Jan P. 9:38 May 25 (1)
    • Never mind. I found it. (nt) - Jan P. 9:48 May 25 (0)

EPGY Geometry...anyone had experience w/this? - Sandra in NC 11:59 May 24 (0)

Essay Question Book - Randy in CT 11:58 May 24 (1)

• A couple of questions... - Susan M in WA 14:42 May 24 (0)

Nan in Mass: just wanted to say thanks... - StaceyL in Canada 11:56 May 24 (1)

• You're welcome... - Nan in Mass 12:36 May 24 (0)

Child labor: 16yo in CA, how much can he work? - Paula H 11:33 May 24 (0)

Past ABeka Grammar ... - KathyP 11:26 May 24 (1)

• There's also Mary Daly's "The Complete Book of Diagrams" (m) - Michelle in MO 10:02 May 25 (0)

What is your policy regarding calculators? (m) - Sharon in SC 11:08 May 24 (14)

• Calculators for graphing only. - Reya 1:05 May 26 (0)
• Very limited in Alg. 1 until 1/2 way through Alg. 2. Then unlimited. (nm) - Susan in IL 6:46 May 25 (0)
• We allow them. It's a good idea for kids to learn how to use one. nt - lynn 5:49 May 25 (0)
• Thank you! You've all given me a springboard for consideration. nt - Sharon in SC 4:27 May 25 (0)
• Our book tells you when to use calculators, and it is limited to problems that would take forever to calculate yourself (long decimals, etc.) . We don't use calculators for regular computation.nt - Laurie4b 20:58 May 24 (1)
  • ditto. Our textbook tells us when to use one. nt - Peela 23:33 May 24 (0)
• The Lial series makes it easy for me-they use a little calculator icon to mark certain problems. So, limited use until Algebra 2, when I buy dc his own calculator, and he is in charge. :-)nm - Deb in PA 12:56 May 24 (0)
• policy? - Pamela 12:41 May 24 (2)
  • Sounds like us. I think there's a little dollar store one somehwere in the house here. . . hmm . . . - Lh 16:03 May 24 (1)
    • I think it is a good idea for kids to learn how to use them... - Pamela 20:56 May 24 (0)
• We start using calculators in pre-algebra, without limit. nt - Kelli in TN 11:59 May 24 (0)
• It would depend on the curriculum. But with Saxon, I allowed limited calculator use for Alg. 1, and unlimited use from Alg. 2 on. nm - Janet in WA 11:35 May 24 (0)
• We allow them from pre-algebra on. nt - Ria 11:32 May 24 (0)
• Re: What is your policy regarding calculators? (m) - Pam L 11:21 May 24 (0)

calling all math mavens (and others who want to answer)...a what would you do next question (ties into mastery issue below) - Hoggirl 10:49 May 24 (11)

• Yep! High Five, and move on to next book ! :-) NT - LH 11:44 May 25 (0)
• thanks to all of you - Hoggirl 5:03 May 25 (0)
• What I wrote below (so if you read it below, skip) <sm> - Pamela 4:07 May 25 (0)
• I w ould give a lot of partial credit for the missed problems - Laurie4b 21:06 May 24 (1)
  • Agree (m) - Hoggirl 4:56 May 25 (0)
• In public school, you child could have gotten almost another whole QUARTER of the problems wrong... - Nan in Mass 13:07 May 24 (0)
• my thoughts... - Susie-Knits 11:29 May 24 (2)
  • love your ideas, but... - Hoggirl 4:59 May 25 (1)
    • Re: love your ideas, but... - Susie-Knits 7:40 May 25 (0)
• Re: calling all math mavens (and others who want to answer)...a what would you do next question (ties into mastery issue below) - Pam L 11:18 May 24 (1)
  • I have said "IF I cannot read it, it is wrong!" That works for students from elementary thru college. What a motivating factor! haha -nt - Susie-Knits 11:33 May 24 (0)

Henle Latin: a question about awarding credits - Kimm in WA 9:44 May 24 (15)

• This question comes up a lot; I can pass along to you an answer I received from Martin Cothran (author of TL series): - Michelle in MO 15:32 May 24 (4)
  • My poor oldest ds is going to need lots of therapy one day. On some *good* advice several years ago, I put my then 5th grader into an outside Latin class with Henle. I had no idea it was 2 high school credits at the time. (!) gulp. - FloridaLisa 19:16 May 24 (1)
    • Don't feel bad; I did the same thing (m) - Michelle in MO 3:17 May 25 (0)
  • Thanks, but what is TL series? (nt) - Kimm in WA 17:08 May 24 (1)
    • Sorry! So many abbreviations on these boards! TL is Traditional Logic, published by Memoria Press (m) - Michelle in MO 18:03 May 24 (0)
• My dd is currently completing the last lessons in Henle I and we recorded it as two years of high school Latin on her transcript. nt - Anna 12:34 May 24 (0)
• I think MODG generously awards 2 credits for entire Henle FY book. You may want to check there - Lh 10:03 May 24 (8)
  • Thanks - I do see they list Units 1-7 as Latin 1 & 8-14 as Latin II . . . BUT - Kimm in WA 13:53 May 24 (2)
    • This is referring to Henle I, doing the whole book in one year... - Lynne 19:26 May 24 (1)
      • Oh, but maybe this isn't what you were asking... - Lynne 19:33 May 24 (0)
  • Link inside... - Lynne 10:15 May 24 (4)
    • Can you get JUST their Latin syllbus by itself? I didn't see that listed anywhere........nt - Rachel 10:25 May 24 (3)
      • Yes, you can... - Lynne 10:37 May 24 (2)
        • Thank you........is there anywhere to see sample pages??nt - Rachel 11:42 May 24 (1)
          • sample pages... - Lynne 11:54 May 24 (0)

Grammar for a rising 11th grader who is not confident in her skills...AG, Stewart? Help...(m) - Steff in AL 9:21 May 24 (6)

• This is testament to following your instincts, I was leaning to AG and now I will go ahead with that! Thanks SOOO much! (nt) - Steff in AL 9:21 May 25 (0)
• AG Would be her best bet for understanding how sentences are put together... - Mama Owl 13:25 May 24 (0)
• Sounds like AG would be a great fit, - Chris in CA 10:39 May 24 (0)
• Re: Grammar for a rising 11th grader who is not confident in her skills...AG, Stewart? Help...(m) - Pam L 10:09 May 24 (2)
  • What is AG? nt,,,,thanks! - Pam 3:06 May 25 (1)
    • Re: What is AG? nt,,,,thanks! - Erin 4:30 May 25 (0)

Annoying GA college admissions-for GA residents who may be interested... - Mary in GA 8:51 May 24 (7)

• I'm with you.... - Bev in B'ville 9:03 May 24 (6)
  • You have mail:) nt - Mary in GA 10:13 May 24 (1)
    • uh, no I don't,.....please try again, addy inside - Bev in B'ville 15:00 May 24 (0)
  • HEIR of Ga. has been actively working on this for quite a few years. Members of HEIR were actually - momof10 9:32 May 24 (3)
    • Some links if you want to know some of the history behind the regulations as they stand... - momof10 9:36 May 24 (2)
      • Golly, didn't realize it had been even worse. nt - Mary in GA 10:16 May 24 (1)
        • Oh, yes... we need to fight to keep what we have and work on even better, but - momof10 10:23 May 24 (0)

The most basic SAT question of all...and I can't find an answer!... - Lynne 8:35 May 24 (8)

• Re: The most basic SAT question of all...and I can't find an answer!... - Mary in GA 8:39 May 24 (7)
  • Wow. Well would 1490 on the first try be acceptable? I'm sorry ladies... - Lynne 8:51 May 24 (6)
    • You did something right. Wow!!! nt - LilyK 21:04 May 29 (0)
    • Way to go, Lynne and ds! (nm) - Deb in PA 13:11 May 24 (0)
    • Add up all three for the new composite! - Reya 11:46 May 24 (0)
    • Whoa! Awesome! Congratulations! nt - Mary in GA 9:18 May 24 (0)
    • You should be darn proud of that child! Obviously, he's got an awesome teacher! :) nt - Ria 9:04 May 24 (1)
      • Yeah, I like telling him, "Remember I taught you everything you know!" (Uproarious laughter.) nt - Lynne 13:25 May 24 (0)

Getting ready to do American History with three different grade levels.... - Kimberly/NC 8:19 May 24 (4)

• I would put the 9th and 11th graders in Notgrass EAH and use History of US with the syllabus from Hewitt for the 6th grader. nt - DB in NJ 13:25 May 24 (1)
  • Does Notgrass contain a teachers manual? - Kimberly/NC 15:18 May 24 (0)
• Re: Getting ready to do American History with three different grade levels.... - Kathleen 8:36 May 24 (1)
  • I agree with Kathleen and you can also stick with the same topics with all the boys, just from different books. nt - Merry 11:24 May 24 (0)

Lori M....a question for you, please? - Bev in B'ville 8:07 May 24 (7)

• The challenge is that North Carolina law doesn't exclude homeschoolers or any other private schooled child... - LoriM 8:39 May 24 (1)
  • Oh, and I don't know if you realize that home schools in NC are "private schools" under our non-public education department. (nt) - LoriM 8:45 May 24 (0)
• Not LoriM but... - Laura in VA 8:28 May 24 (4)
  • Sorry, link didn't post...it's here - Laura in VA 8:29 May 24 (3)
    • Thanks, question inside... - Bev in B'ville 8:42 May 24 (2)
      • It's more of a registration than "certification"... - Laura in VA 8:48 May 24 (0)
      • We simply register with the DNPE - LoriM 8:47 May 24 (0)

My son received his SAT scores. What is considered good scores or really good - Tina 7:53 May 24 (6)

• Re: My son received his SAT scores. What is considered good scores or really good - Reya 10:35 May 24 (0)
• For Princeton,.... - Vmsurbat 8:32 May 24 (3)
  • Re: For Princeton,.... - Gwen in VA 10:07 May 24 (0)
  • Re: For Princeton,.... - Naomi in NY 9:41 May 24 (1)
    • only 14% of the student body of princeton is made up of legacy students... - coloradostef 21:33 May 24 (0)
• Here's the info from Collegeboard about Princeton (M) - Ria 8:18 May 24 (0)

Busy Bee, please see my posts below about Lial DVT... - momof10 7:48 May 24 (0)

MODG? What? Where? - Cathy in KY 7:21 May 24 (1)

• You can buy these syllabi through most Catholic suppliers... - Lynne 7:42 May 24 (0)

BJU Life Science? I heard that the labs are hard to do as a homeschooler...is this true? Is it dry??? - Kelley 7:09 May 24 (1)

• Get the DVD's (m) - N in Wa 8:46 May 24 (0)

CLEP revisited... Has anyones child successfully passed the US Hx 1 &2 CLEPS? What Text did you use for prep? - Mommyfaithe 5:45 May 24 (5)

• So, if I decided to use a literary program and added the REA book w/ test practice... - Mommyfaithe 10:00 May 24 (0)
• Re: CLEP revisited... Has anyones child successfully passed the US Hx 1 &2 CLEPS? What Text did you use for prep? - Teresa in MO 7:43 May 24 (3)
  • which other books did she use for sociology and psychology? - Mommyfaithe 10:02 May 24 (1)
    • For sociology she just used the REA.... - Teresa in MO 10:38 May 24 (0)
  • Agreed. Not a difficult exam. We used... - Lynne 7:56 May 24 (0)

I am looking for a fun hands-on life science program for a middle schooler... - Kelley 5:37 May 24 (6)

• Re: We combined Rainbow Science and the Nasco Dissection Kit! - Amber 8:17 May 24 (2)
  • We second Rainbow! Loved it! nt - Happy 14:29 May 24 (1)
    • Did you feel the need to supplement the Biology and Applied sections? (nt) - Kelley 17:52 May 24 (0)
• Oh - and Blood and Guts is good for anatomy, although... - Nan in Mass 7:53 May 24 (1)
  • That is a great book! Our co-op used it. - Kelley 9:53 May 24 (0)
• Have you looked at How Nature Works?... - Nan in Mass 7:50 May 24 (0)

My current 6th grader will finish Lial's BCM in the not-too-distant future, but I'm not sure he's ready to move on to Beginning Algebra...(m) - Colleen 23:16 May 23 (22)

• this is what we did! - Melissa 10:52 May 24 (0)
• Keys to is fine of course, But the definition of ready for Alg-1 is the completion of BCM so . . . - LH 5:06 May 24 (19)
  • Shouldn't the definition be, "completed BCM *with mastery*...? (m) - Stacey 5:50 May 24 (18)
    • Well I am assuming that one is not moving along in the book if the student isn't working to mastery. - LH 7:41 May 24 (16)
      • We continue through the book after I have gone over the problem areas... - StaceyL in Canada 8:19 May 24 (7)
        • Who re-does the incorrect problems? The student or the teacher? - Lh 8:49 May 24 (6)
          • Well, of course is he has gotten it wrong because he didn't understand... - StaceyL in Canada 11:45 May 24 (5)
            • Well, as discussed in another thread below.... - StaceyL in Canada 13:38 May 24 (3)
              • Some students/learning styles .... - Susie-Knits 18:16 May 24 (1)
                • It makes for noisy homeschooling! haha We do a lot of talking about math - almost Socratic dialogue - Lh 11:48 May 25 (0)
              • I understand. That's why I mentioned below "...if..." you wanted him to go back and re-read it. Many students do go back and re-read it for that aha moment of understanding. - Lh 13:41 May 24 (0)
            • There would be if you wanted him to go back and review the concept. That's what I was getting at. :-) NT - Lh 11:50 May 24 (0)
      • hijack...can someone please define "mastery" for me? (m) - Hoggirl 7:46 May 24 (7)
        • My definition of mastery is completely different.... - Susie-Knits 11:02 May 24 (3)
          • my ds has been able to do these things YEARS earlier than math has given them to him. But at some point, he needs to be able to do it math book style also so we're kinda backwards but of course I agree a child needs to be able to USE it to consider it mastered <nt> - Pamela 12:46 May 24 (1)
            • I truly understand what you are saying... - Susie-Knits 13:31 May 24 (0)
          • I think that's along the same lines :-) NT - Lh 11:52 May 24 (0)
        • That is a WONDERFUL question - Pamela 8:34 May 24 (1)
          • Pretty much this, yes, and - Lh 8:51 May 24 (0)
        • Well, only you know your kid. My kid is kinda different - Lh 8:08 May 24 (0)
    • Sorry--that should of course be "BCM" inside my message (and I should of course proofread....)--nt - StaceyL in Canada 5:51 May 24 (0)
• What is your hesitation? - Pamela 3:40 May 24 (0)

If you wanted to put together your own HONORS English for 9th grade..........what would you do (more)... - Rachel 22:53 May 23 (14)

• I used Hewitt Homeschooling's Honors English Syllabus for ideas for my dd's 9th grade class.... - Katia 13:03 May 24 (0)
• 9th grade English - Maverick 8:45 May 24 (0)
• Since so many don't like the "honors" connotation, how about details on a "challenging" English class.....so (more) - Rachel 8:38 May 24 (0)
• This is what I did for high school ... - Cynde 4:58 May 24 (4)
  • What vocabulary workbooks did you use? Thx, nt - Rhondabee 12:32 May 24 (1)
    • Vocabulary books - Cynde 14:35 May 24 (0)
  • Thank you, you really answered my question thoroughly.......gave me some good ideas............nt - Rachel 11:44 May 24 (0)
  • That's about the same load my girls do for high school English (nt) - LoriM 5:17 May 24 (0)
• Just a caution about "honors" courses.... - Bev in B'ville 3:38 May 24 (5)
  • Yet another thought - LoriM 5:16 May 24 (2)
    • I'm so envious.....:) - Bev in B'ville 5:28 May 24 (1)
      • It is one of the greatest things about the North Carolina Community College system! (c: (nt) - LoriM 5:54 May 24 (0)
  • Another thought -- - Gwen in VA 4:46 May 24 (1)
    • That's a good idea! Thanks for sharing it! nt - Cynde 5:02 May 24 (0)

What childhood books would you recommend to a woman who missed childhood altogether? (more) - Patty in WA 20:29 May 23 (16)

• The Borrowers (series), The 101 Dalmations (not Disney); Mary Poppins (series); The Rescuers (series; not Disney); Incredible Journey; Lassie Come-Home. nt - Ellie 21:24 May 29 (0)
• Miss Hickory, Little House series, Chronicles of Narnia, Wind in the Willows.... - Lizzie in Ma 5:02 May 26 (0)
• lesser known masterpieces IMHO - Danielle 6:45 May 25 (1)
  • Oh!! The Church Mice Chronicles! I absolutely love those!--nt - StaceyL in Canada (lover of children's lit) 14:50 May 25 (0)
• Oh so many! (m) - EKS 20:32 May 24 (0)
• Charlotte's Web is an absolutel must. :0) nt - AmyCC 13:10 May 24 (0)
• Include the fun ones- - cat in black 11:35 May 24 (0)
• Gladys Hunt's booklists -- "Honey for a Child's Heart" ...a Teen's Heart" and ...a Woman's Heart" are priceless guides in wonderful books we've used. - cb in socal 8:50 May 24 (0)
• a mega-list of our favorites as we've homeschooled... - Lori D. 8:08 May 24 (0)
• How about even younger? Well, Anne of Green Gables, but then Frog and Toad, Winnie the Pooh (stories and poems),and Narnia! (nt) - HeatherC (Canada) 7:52 May 24 (0)
• Most of the books listed with Sonlight for k-5 grade.NM - colby 7:49 May 24 (0)
• The Phantom Tollbooth, Half Magic (series), every book they made a Disney movie from (grin)... - LoriM 4:53 May 24 (0)
• Little House on the Prairie Books. (nt) - Pat in MI 4:31 May 24 (0)
• Jane Austen, Dickens, Girl of Limberlost, Ivanhoe, The Chosen,Lang's book of Fairytales, All the Five In a Row titles nt - Nissi 3:43 May 24 (0)
• Here are a few off the top of my head - Chris in CA 20:59 May 23 (0)
• The Wind in the Willows is one I love. nt - Lynne 20:44 May 23 (0)

What are your opinions regarding Rainbow Science Biology portion for middle school? - Kelley 19:22 May 23 (8)

• Our experience.... - Bev in B'ville 3:51 May 24 (7)
  • About that chemistry section... - Annie G 6:47 May 24 (2)
    • So do you feel that the Physics and Chemistry portions are the most complete parts of Rainbow Science? - Kelley 7:07 May 24 (1)
      • We haven't done year two - Annie G 8:06 May 24 (0)
  • Could you describe some of the experiments in the Biology portion? - Kelley 5:07 May 24 (3)
    • Sure, here you go. - Bev in B'ville 5:25 May 24 (2)
      • Doesn't seem like there are a lot of experiments for the Human Body... - Kelley 5:32 May 24 (1)
        • Yes, you are correct, but I think Rainbow Science is meant to be more of a general science. You could always supplement, however, if you wanted something more indepth. Usborne books would probably be a good place to start. nm - Bev in B'ville 5:43 May 24 (0)

American Government for 12th grader - need a recommendation. TIA! nt - Momto3blessings 17:21 May 23 (4)

• American Government - Jean in Wisc 17:47 May 23 (3)
  • Does the teacher's guide to this come with tests and/or quizzes? nt - Brenda in MA 12:11 May 24 (1)
    • There is a short test included for each topic - Jean in Wisc 13:03 May 24 (0)
  • Yep, same here. nt - Anna 18:05 May 23 (0)

Consumer Math - what would you recommend for a 12th grader? TIA! nt - Momto3blessings 17:20 May 23 (1)

• Re: Consumer Math - what would you recommend for a 12th grader? TIA! nt - Veronica in VA 6:08 May 24 (0)

OT: jr. hi. and high school girls ---- difficult relationships - Lisa TX 16:33 May 23 (20)

• My dds have had almost no drama, but it existed peripherally about them... - LoriM 5:12 May 24 (1)
  • same with my DD NT - Lh 7:42 May 24 (0)
• I think it depends on the kid. - Pamela 3:48 May 24 (5)
  • I agree - Laura R (FL) 5:20 May 24 (2)
    • I agree...I'm glad you said it not me though! LOL <nt> - Pamela 8:40 May 24 (1)
      • Re: I agree...I'm glad you said it not me though! LOL <nt> - Lisa TX 10:34 May 24 (0)
  • Re: I think it depends on the kid. Me too. My DD - Lh 5:16 May 24 (1)
    • maybe...dd and her friends generally don't have a lot of those sorts of influences and have LOTS of more positive ones <nt> - Pamela 8:39 May 24 (0)
• We are going through this, too. - Bluebonnet Academy 2:12 May 24 (0)
• Even in our Homeschool co-op... (m) - Sandy in KY 19:41 May 23 (2)
  • I agree! - Bev in B'ville 4:04 May 24 (0)
  • Co-op is a very hard day for us too! nt - Lisa TX 22:04 May 23 (0)
• That is why we're homeschooling my niece (7th grade). Unfortunately, with our culture the way it is , it IS "normal." nt - Kimm in WA 19:31 May 23 (0)
• I completely agree - hpymomof3 19:23 May 23 (1)
  • Talking about get togethers and talking about each other seems to be the two biggest problems here. nt - Lisa TX 22:06 May 23 (0)
• We are just getting here, but from what I have heard..... - Holly S/NC 17:03 May 23 (3)
  • I totally agree, as we're already dealing with this with Storm & her *girl* friends @ 10! - Carmen & Co. 21:36 May 23 (1)
    • @10!!!! That is so hard! - Lisa TX 22:04 May 23 (0)
  • Re: We are just getting here, but from what I have heard..... - Lisa TX 18:42 May 23 (0)
• From what my friends tell me about their teen dds it is very normal. Drama abounds. nt - Belinda 16:41 May 23 (0)

I have regretted not putting my oldest into R&S grammar for a while now. The longer I do it with my younger kids the more I think I should put him in it. Where should an 8th grader go into R&S? more - Belinda 16:03 May 23 (4)

• I would start him in 6... - Mommyfaithe 4:55 May 24 (0)
• It depends on the student (m) - LisaNY 17:05 May 23 (2)
  • I think he could get away without taking R&S, but I have learned so much that I'd hate for him to miss out. So 6th is pretty doable for someone not familiar w/R&S? nt - Belinda 17:58 May 23 (1)
    • For that age/grade level, I would say yes. nm - LisaNY 6:21 May 24 (0)

Ancient Civilizations and the Bible users.... - Jackie in RI 12:42 May 23 (0)

How teacher friendly is Cambridge Latin? - KELLI 12:40 May 23 (4)

• I've studied it.. - Mom2Many 11:15 May 25 (1)
  • Kelli...is the Andresian book worth the price...more - Dee 8:03 May 28 (0)
• Ds did Books 1-2 in ps. He is doing Book 3 through U of Cambridge. I don't teach it at all. nt - Linda in VA 5:00 May 24 (0)
• There's a teacher's ed., but I didn't buy it. nt - Reya 14:06 May 23 (0)

Nissi & Elain in Pa..How I purhcased Spielvogel TM and SG .... - Clara in Miami 12:39 May 23 (2)

• Re: Nissi & Elain in Pa..How I purhcased Spielvogel TM and SG .... - Nissi 16:33 May 23 (1)
  • I should be getting the TM this week, I only have the Study guide this far, I will post when it arrives (nt) - Clara in Miami 9:52 May 24 (0)

Who has done Singapore Science in high school?... - Nan in Mass 12:36 May 23 (1)

• I am hoping someone answers this -- we are considering using Singapore! nt - Gwen in Va 4:47 May 24 (0)

High school grammar - OH Lori 12:02 May 23 (41)

• For those of you who stopped, or plan to stop, using R&S English after the Grade 8 text...(m) - Colleen 22:52 May 23 (9)
  • I give a credit in English, which includes whatever grammar, composition, and literature the student did. nt - Laura in CT 7:45 May 24 (0)
  • My older dd used it in 9th grade, and I called it Grammar and Composition. nm - LisaNY 6:23 May 24 (0)
  • We used it in 8th grade, and no, it does not go on dd's transcript.nt - Kelli in TN 5:55 May 24 (6)
    • Same here too. (message inside, and Why We're Not Using R&S 9th) - Laura K (NC) 18:12 May 24 (1)
      • Amending that last sentence, - Laura K (NC) 18:13 May 24 (0)
    • That's what we did as well. nt - Sandy in Indy 7:08 May 24 (0)
    • Same here. In high school our english is writing and literature nt - Quiver0f10 6:02 May 24 (2)
      • Ours is literature, a little bit of grammar review and ...... - Kelli in TN 10:36 May 24 (1)
        • LOL nt - Quiver0f10 6:57 May 25 (0)
• Check into Analytical Grammar. They are putting out high school review books.... - Heather in VA 18:00 May 23 (1)
  • Love, love, love AG, nt - Chris in CA 18:54 May 23 (0)
• What does the new WTM recommend? - Robin in Tx 14:23 May 23 (7)
  • Thanks, Carmen and Jackie! nt - Robin in Tx 20:22 May 25 (0) <