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New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jan 03 (0)

Math People Alert! Is Lial"s "Intermediate Algebra with early Functions and Graphing" 7th edition a good text before plunging into PreCalc? (m) - Liz 22:59 Jan 3 (0)

For those of you that have used Life Pacs for Home Ec. - Peggy in Ks 19:49 Jan 3 (0)

Great photo class links below! Now, how about one in moviemaking? (nt) - Dawn in MI 18:51 Jan 3 (0)

Recommendations for Net Nanny Software? - Laurel in CA 18:23 Jan 3 (0)

What are your favorite Science programs?? - Pam L 14:53 Jan 3 (0)

online/correspondence writing courses. - Betty 14:24 Jan 3 (0)

Anyone know of an online high school photography class - Peggy in Ks 14:23 Jan 3 (5)

Thanks to Kay and percytruffle for the websites below. Very nice! (nt) - Jane in NC 15:42 Jan 3 (0)
Ds,10th, is just finishing up a half credit course with this site: - percytruffle 15:16 Jan 3 (1)
- Ooooooh, I like this one very much too.....thanks a lot...nm - Yolanda 17:23 Jan 3 (0)
I came across this website a few weeks ago....thought it looked interesting. Web address inside. - Kay 14:45 Jan 3 (1)
- This is the same site I will be using with my dd. I think it will work fine. nm - Yolanda 17:10 Jan 3 (0)

Kathleen and Stacey, I finished Kristin Lavransdatter 1: The Bridal Wreath - SusanAR 13:35 Jan 3 (4)

I just finished it today, too! - Kathleen 21:27 Jan 3 (0)
Hold on--gotta catch up to you!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 14:48 Jan 3 (2)
- Oh, you don't have to finish before we discuss; do you? <g> nt - SusanAR 15:52 Jan 3 (1)
  - No, but I have to start!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 17:24 Jan 3 (0)

Saxon Algebra II: In reference to the discussion below, just confirming that Saxon doesn't have the referenced chapter in parenthesis??? nt - Lorip 13:34 Jan 3 (5)

I just found out that the 3rd edition DOES have the referenced chapters. Thanks so much for all your help! nt - Lorip 17:28 Jan 3 (0)
References in the solutions key... - kathy 15:44 Jan 3 (0)
Re: Saxon Algebra II: In reference to the discussion below, just confirming that Saxon doesn't have the referenced chapter in parenthesis??? nt - Mary in WA 14:11 Jan 3 (0)
That is correct for my 1997 second edition... nt - Anne/PA 13:50 Jan 3 (1)
- But I do see there is a new third edition available, 2007c.... - Anne/PA 13:54 Jan 3 (0)

Wheelock's Latin - Kris 13:16 Jan 3 (1)

My dd breezed through Wheelock's at 13-15 yo... - LoriM 13:37 Jan 3 (0)

World Geography ideas?? nt - StaceyinLA 13:12 Jan 3 (4)

Here's some of what we did. (m) - FloridaLisa 17:58 Jan 3 (1)
- Re: Here's some of what we did. (m) - Lisa Marie 21:07 Jan 3 (0)
check out the discussion way, way below about Human Geography (more & link inside) - Nicole 17:19 Jan 3 (0)
We used a combination of things ... - Cynde 13:51 Jan 3 (0)

What to use for grammar and vocab? My ds will be in - Camy 12:29 Jan 3 (9)

We've liked Vocabulary Cartoons. Fun and the info sticks! nt - Laurie4b 17:54 Jan 3 (0)
Thank you for the suggestions! I'm checking them out nt - Camy 13:36 Jan 3 (0)
For vocab, we're also happy with VFTHSS after lots of recs on this board. nt - FloridaLisa 12:59 Jan 3 (0)
My son love Vocabulary for the High School Student. You might also look at Vocabulary for the College Bound Student which we will do next. nt - Deidre in GA 12:37 Jan 3 (5)
- could you say something about how this program works? - Nicole 13:14 Jan 3 (3)
  - whoops! Never mind. I found a description at the RR site. - Nicole 13:20 Jan 3 (2)
    - Could you give me the website? Or a link? Thanks! - Camy 13:28 Jan 3 (1)
      - Nevermind I found it :o) nt - Camy 13:35 Jan 3 (0)
- We've used these as well as V. Vine and Wordly Wise. My kids have actually liked each for different reasons... nt - StaceyinLA 13:11 Jan 3 (0)

Trying again, only one response before... Jacob's Geometry...is there a difference in the problem sets between the 2nd and 3rd editions? sm - Sharon in MD 11:45 Jan 3 (4)

Hello, Sharon. My husband tutors out of both Jacobs' 2nd and 3rd editions ... - Kareni 21:09 Jan 3 (0)
Sharon, you may want to search past boards, particularly from the summer, you'll find the opinions you want, I think - Deborah 12:11 Jan 3 (1)
- Thanks for the suggestion, but I didn't find the specific answer to the question I had. nt - Sharon in Md 13:14 Jan 3 (0)
I only have the 3rd edition. Sorry that I can't help you. nt - Christi/NC 11:59 Jan 3 (0)

Good place to find info and samples of Vocabulary from Classical Roots nt - Kay 10:10 Jan 3 (2)

Do I need student book and teacher book? nt - Kay 11:45 Jan 3 (0)
site inside... - leslie 11:15 Jan 3 (0)

re: The Odyssey - Sue 10:01 Jan 3 (1)

re: The Odyssey - Jeannette 10:32 Jan 3 (0)

home schooling for high school - Clair in US 9:38 Jan 3 (2)

For us, it has been better than any school in our area. (m) - ChurchPat of the Manor 10:35 Jan 3 (1)
- Agreed. Every now and then, I get tired and start pondering enrolling my kids somewhere. - Jenny in Florida 11:33 Jan 3 (0)

Algebra II - Lori P 8:37 Jan 3 (8)

My 14 yod is half-way through Saxon's Algebra 2. We are both very happy with her progress (more-short) - Margaret H 11:10 Jan 3 (0)
We have just begun Saxon Algebra II, and like it quite a bit... - Anne/PA 10:52 Jan 3 (0)
I love Saxon...(m) - Kathleen 9:25 Jan 3 (0)
We're really enjoying Chalk Dust Alg 2 this year! nt - Christi/NC 9:10 Jan 3 (0)
Lial's Intermediate Algebra - Jean in Wisc. 9:02 Jan 3 (1)
- 2nd this. Worked very well for my "just the facts, ma'am" dyslexic math-lover. (sm) - Valerie(TX) 9:17 Jan 3 (0)
Re: Algebra II - Mary in Washington 8:53 Jan 3 (0)
Help! Help! Help! - Lori P 8:45 Jan 3 (0)

Those using Analytical Grammar (or those who have tried it), pros and cons please?? I looked at it but it's been a long time - nt - StaceyinLA 8:25 Jan 3 (11)

After using VIE for a number of years - Deidre McCalla 9:45 Jan 3 (0)
I almost purchased AG.... - Anna 9:31 Jan 3 (9)
- Where could I look at Voyages, and is it similar in method? m - StaceyinLA 10:19 Jan 3 (8)
  - I'm not sure if you CAN see it anywhere online. I purchased Voyages at emmanuelbooks.com (nt) - Anna 11:33 Jan 3 (0)
  - VIE is nothing like AG. actually, i've not seen anything else that is. nt - Deidre in GA 11:01 Jan 3 (6)
    - So I see - VIE is more like R&S. So Deidre, what have you used before that you can compare to? m - StaceyinLA 12:04 Jan 3 (5)
      - VIE is cyclical. - Deidre in GA 12:35 Jan 3 (4)
        
        R&S basically works like VIE where you cover the same material each year only more in-depth - m - StaceyinLA 12:50 Jan 3 (3)
        
        Voyages has a Roman Catholic slant but it's not as preachy or wordy as R&S. If you're wanting a different method than R&S or Voyages, your best bet is AG. nt - Anna 14:42 Jan 3 (2)
        
        there are secular versions of VIE. the ones i used had no religous content whatsoever. nt - Deidre in GA 14:56 Jan 3 (1)
        
        Oh, I didn't know that, Deidre. nt - Anna 16:04 Jan 3 (0)

My 8th grade son will soon start Robin Finley's Teaching the Essay & Teaching the Research paper. Any tips from veteran users? Thanks!(nt) - Dawn in MI 7:24 Jan 3 (11)

Does anyone have linke to a website where I can see this? - Camy 12:23 Jan 3 (2)
- Here - m - StaceyinLA 12:26 Jan 3 (1)
  - Thanks! - Camy 13:31 Jan 3 (0)
I used Teaching the Essay as well... - Brenda in MA 10:56 Jan 3 (1)
- I have to admit that the price tag is what is most appealing to me - m - StaceyinLA 12:06 Jan 3 (0)
We liked the Teaching the Essay - mooooom 9:34 Jan 3 (0)
Tried Teaching the Essay but didn't care for it... - StaceyL in Canada 9:10 Jan 3 (0)
My dd used it~~Positive for us. It's about a 13 wk course (or less) - K-FL 8:35 Jan 3 (1)
- Thank you - Des 9:05 Jan 3 (0)
Me too, i'm thinking of using this next year or over the summer with my dd nt - Des 8:27 Jan 3 (0)
I'd be interested to hear what folks have to say as well. I've heard positives and negatives in the past... nt - StaceyinLA 8:18 Jan 3 (0)

What does "#" mean in advanced math? Specifically... - Praisefor3 6:52 Jan 3 (1)

The symbol stands for an operation; in this case... - Jane in NC 7:05 Jan 3 (0)

Lynne, I posted an answer to your question further down on the board. (nt) - Ann 0:25 Jan 3 (1)

Thanks for the responses to my question.... - Lynne 5:46 Jan 3 (0)

Are there audio CD's available for Henle Latin? nt - jac 21:02 Jan 2 (4)

They are supposed to be available sometime soon, m - LauraC 3:37 Jan 3 (2)
- Thank you, I was hoping to find CD's before buying the tapes. I'll be looking out for these! nt - jac 4:35 Jan 3 (0)
- Sorry about double post-it took a long time for original to appear. nt - LauraC 3:38 Jan 3 (0)
I was told by allcatholicbooks.com "sometime after the beginning of the new year." m - LauraC 3:27 Jan 3 (0)

Best pick books to read for Ren/Ref (esp. reformation) - Lorraine in BC 20:23 Jan 2 (0)

Can we talk High School English? (m) - Kay 20:13 Jan 2 (13)

New grammar books for us this year - Christi/NC 9:54 Jan 3 (0)
What we're doing right now - m - StaceyinLA 8:14 Jan 3 (0)
This is what we do .... - Cynde 7:53 Jan 3 (0)
We do seperate too. R&S English, PTIW for writting, VFTHSS for vocab and LL for lit nt - Quiver0f10 7:37 Jan 3 (1)
- I do lump these together as " English" on the transcript as 1 english credit per year nt - Quiver0f10 7:39 Jan 3 (0)
Odd man out here--grammar & composition are separate from our literature studies. (more) - Dawn in MI 7:32 Jan 3 (1)
- We do this, too. Dd's take these courses online, and they're two credits here. (nt) - Beth in OH 8:20 Jan 3 (0)
What we do: - Jenny in Florida 7:24 Jan 3 (2)
- Does the Elements book contain some instruction? I think this might work for my 9th/10th dd who is weak in writing - m - StaceyinLA 8:12 Jan 3 (1)
  - Elements of Style doesn't have writing assignments, but the author gives excellent instruction on clean, tight writing. The other half of the book are rules of style. nt - FloridaLisa 9:13 Jan 3 (0)
Analytical Grammar, Write At Home, and read-analyze, read-discuss, read-write....may delve into "How to Read a Book" this year, too. (nt) - Margaret H 5:24 Jan 3 (0)
We use.... - Melody In Tx 21:11 Jan 2 (0)
Re: Can we talk High School English? (m) - Ellie 21:02 Jan 2 (0)

Latin departments ... A question: how do you find out how good various college/university departments are? (more) - Kareni 19:53 Jan 2 (7)

hey, Karen! I heard from that Classics Prof. I mentioned.... - Nicole 13:08 Jan 3 (2)
- Karen, ds visited Carleton this summer. - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 18:15 Jan 3 (0)
- Thanks for all this food for thought, Nicole. DD's Latin teacher had suggested an Ivy League school ... - Kareni 17:25 Jan 3 (0)
does she want to teach Latin? - moooom 9:38 Jan 3 (1)
- Hello, moooom. I don't know if she would be interested in teaching. Frankly, I don't think she has thought beyond the actual going to college; thoughts of the real world have not yet hit. (nm) - Kareni 17:18 Jan 3 (0)
Attached is the links page.... - Jane in NC 5:00 Jan 3 (1)
- Thank you, Jane for this website information. I'll spend some time browsing the links. (nm) - Kareni 17:16 Jan 3 (0)

Has anyone here used A World History of Architecture by Marian Moffett? - Nicole 19:42 Jan 2 (0)

General question about high school credit (m) - EKS 18:42 Jan 2 (1)

I guess I would - Pamela 19:44 Jan 2 (0)

Chemistry Books by Ellen Johnston McHenry - Cathy 18:18 Jan 2 (2)

Rainbow Resource has them both. (nt) - Jenne in AZ 18:32 Jan 2 (1)
- Re: Rainbow Resource has them both. (nt) - Cathy 20:30 Jan 2 (0)

Need Latin suggestions - MS 17:07 Jan 2 (5)

We are doing....m - Busy Bee 12:27 Jan 3 (0)
Just FYI: Memoria Press is offering a Henle class on-line now. Link enclosed. - FloridaLisa 9:15 Jan 3 (1)
- Aw shucks. It looks like they are only accepting new students for Fall 2007. nt - FloridaLisa 9:22 Jan 3 (0)
Re: Need Latin suggestions - Gwen in VA 18:10 Jan 2 (1)
- I concur..... - Melody In Tx 21:15 Jan 2 (0)

If you use Saxon for high school math......(m) - Kay 14:57 Jan 2 (3)

We found the geometry content in Saxon to be more than enough. nm - Janet in WA 15:46 Jan 2 (2)
- How did you do courses on a transcript? nt - Kay 17:19 Jan 2 (1)
  - Never mind, question answered below. nt - Kay 17:39 Jan 2 (0)

Has anyone used the student study guides, student workbooks or assessment tests for History of US? - KidsHappen 14:48 Jan 2 (2)

I've used the assessment tests - Cynde 3:50 Jan 3 (0)
I looked at these in a bookstore.... - Nicole 19:32 Jan 2 (0)

Would you recommend reading Fahrenheit 451 to a ninth grader? - Tammi 14:24 Jan 2 (6)

Mine read it in sixth grade, but with a sort of homemades study guide. Nt - Blake 8:49 Jan 3 (0)
My ds read it in 8th, I used Sparknotes (free!) on-line , also got the video from library to watch AFTER he finished the book. nt - JFS in IL 17:29 Jan 2 (0)
Good book, my twins read it in the ninth grade..nm - Melody In Tx 16:58 Jan 2 (0)
Gr. 11 son just read this for concurrent freshman comp 1 this fall. He enjoyed it (nt) - CynthiaOK 16:57 Jan 2 (0)
I'll be using the Progeny Press guide for this with my gr 11/12 son.-- nt - StaceyL in Canada 15:32 Jan 2 (0)
Great book (m) - Gwen in VA 15:06 Jan 2 (0)

Does anyone know if the problem sets are different between Jacobs Geometry 2nd and 3rd editions? nt - Sharon in MD 14:00 Jan 2 (1)

In my (limited) understanding, the 3rd edition was a fairly major overhaul... - Laura in CT 7:04 Jan 3 (0)

How much credit? - Judith 13:18 Jan 2 (6)

Thank you for the insight! - Judith 19:39 Jan 2 (0)
That's one English credit. nt - Ellie 14:58 Jan 2 (0)
I really depends on how much your dd is doing - Christi/NC 14:17 Jan 2 (0)
Re: How much credit? - Blake 14:10 Jan 2 (0)
Everybody does it differently ... (m) - DollyM 13:57 Jan 2 (0)
My daughter takes all these and I count it as one. nt - Tammi 13:57 Jan 2 (0)

Can anyone recommend an accounting program? - Cynde 12:00 Jan 2 (0)

Where can I find Math curriculum reviews? m - Mary in co 10:47 Jan 2 (3)

places to find reviews of math programs - AngieW in Texas 15:45 Jan 2 (0)
I think Mary Pride and Cathy Duffy both have pretty good reviews nt - Sharon in MD 14:02 Jan 2 (0)
math reviews - Bev in Atlanta 13:03 Jan 2 (0)

What history to use for an 8th grader and what is a good earth science curriculum for that age? - Peggy in Ks 10:30 Jan 2 (3)

How about Bob Jones Earh and Space science? It's an 8th grade text. nt. - MIchelle in GA 5:32 Jan 3 (0)
European History/Civilizations? Nt - Blake 12:48 Jan 2 (0)
I'm using Prentice Hall's Science Explorer: Earth Science with gr 7 and gr 8 boys... - StaceyL in Canada 10:32 Jan 2 (0)

Clare Schmittgirlz , I posted a follow up below nt - Sharon in MD 9:46 Jan 2 (2)

Hi, Sharon. You have mail! nt - Schmittgirlz 11:17 Jan 2 (1)
- Got it...message sent nt - Sharon in MD 12:09 Jan 2 (0)

I give all you hard working home educators permission... - MamaBess 7:40 Jan 2 (16)

No guilt, but I may need somebody to pinch me today!! - Laurel in CA 15:33 Jan 2 (0)
No guilt, but my own perspective. - Jenny in Florida 11:13 Jan 2 (1)
- Same here. The kids aren't thrilled about the schoolwork, but they are pleased to be back on a routine again. nt - Gwen in VA 13:38 Jan 2 (0)
We never start up again until after Twelfth Night/ Epiphany.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:36 Jan 2 (2)
- I like that, too. This year we really need to fit the days in, so we did school today :-(. It went O.K. nt - Jean in Wisc. 17:40 Jan 2 (0)
- This is my first year waiting until after Epiphany... - MamaBess 11:44 Jan 2 (0)
We jumped back into things today... - Jane in NC 9:43 Jan 2 (0)
Don't you love the freedom of your own schedule? As for us, we started back with getting up and ready on time this morning and 2 hours of school light. Tomorrow's the real deal. :o) nt - FloridaLisa 9:33 Jan 2 (0)
We took most of Dec off so we are working away again - Carole in DE 8:55 Jan 2 (2)
- WOW! Can I come to your house for December next year?? NT - MamaBess 9:02 Jan 2 (1)
  - SURE!! We have extra room and would love company - Carole in DE 9:30 Jan 2 (0)
Well, *I* am starting back tomorrow... - LoriM 8:06 Jan 2 (2)
- Buying new pencils, paper, binders...one of my favourite parts of hs'ing! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 15:34 Jan 2 (1)
  - I wrote you a nice long reply over Christmas... - LoriM 8:44 Jan 3 (0)
We struggle to get the high school work done within a year's time. - Jean in Wisc. 7:49 Jan 2 (0)
I'm actually excited to get back to school!...(m) - Kathleen 7:47 Jan 2 (0)

Back on the English/Lit/Grammar/Writing subject. Some questions... m - StaceyinLA 6:56 Jan 2 (2)

Re: Back on the English/Lit/Grammar/Writing subject. Some questions... m - Bev in Atlanta 8:40 Jan 2 (1)
- I have looked at Glencoe.... - Melody In Tx 9:37 Jan 2 (0)

Has anyone ever used Mystery of History for high school...(m) - Kay 6:37 Jan 2 (3)

We only use it for quick overview readings, esp. for the parts of history Spielvogel doesn't cover (non-western), and a little church history. Too light for a real spine. nt - Chris in VA 15:34 Jan 2 (0)
We used it in the 7th grade m - Mary in co 10:36 Jan 2 (1)
- No offense at all, just want lots of opinions so I can narrow down my choices. nt - Kay 10:50 Jan 2 (0)

Trying to remember which Veritas Teacher Training lectures from 2006 were so helpful for Omnibus users? Does anybody remember the speaker? (m) (crosspost) - Tracy in Ky 6:13 Jan 2 (1)

Okey-dokey then. I ordered the whole set and we'll see! nt - Tracy in Ky 5:55 Jan 3 (0)

Options for a course in Statistics... - Deb in PA 5:29 Jan 2 (2)

Online.... - erica 7:40 Jan 2 (1)
- Thanks, Erica! I'll take a look. (nm) - Deb in PA 16:09 Jan 2 (0)

Gotta ask: I was over at the General Board where someone requested links to hs blogs, and received at least two *dozen* replies... - StaceyL in Canada 23:16 Jan 1 (15)

Just to add: I was not meaning to sound critical of women who *do* keep blogs; I'm just amazed at (and envious of) the time and energy they seem able to pour into them!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 13:51 Jan 2 (0)
I have one...(m) - Kathleen 7:53 Jan 2 (4)
- Kathleen, I enjoy your blog very much! In fact.... - SusanAR 12:15 Jan 2 (3)
  - Re: Kathleen, I enjoy your blog very much! In fact.... - Kathleen 15:22 Jan 2 (2)
    - The Bridal Wreath? Do you mean the first volume of the Kristin Lavransdatter trilogy? (m) - StaceyL in Canada (aka Stacey Larinsdatter) 15:38 Jan 2 (1)
      - Yes, that's the one. (m) - Kathleen 15:57 Jan 2 (0)
I don't post every day, but when I do, it usually takes only about 5-20 minutes. nt - Laura in CT 6:45 Jan 2 (0)
I don't have time, either, Stacey. My hat's off to them 8-). nt - Anna 6:36 Jan 2 (0)
Keeping in touch with family - Phyllis in Canada 6:32 Jan 2 (0)
I have one, but I post only sporadically. - Jenny in Florida 5:57 Jan 2 (0)
It's just time for communication with friends - Jean in Wisc. 5:27 Jan 2 (0)
I blog about once a month and it takes me about 15 min! - Laura R (FL) 5:09 Jan 2 (0)
I used to have a blog... - percytruffle (recovering from blog guilt) 4:38 Jan 2 (0)
Not enough hours in my day either... - Valerie(TX) 3:51 Jan 2 (0)
LOL -- that's why I don't blog... - GVA 3:09 Jan 2 (0)

Tell me reasons to NOT switch from Videotext to Aleks? - Wendy 21:44 Jan 1 (0)

Tell my reasons to NOT switch from Videotext to Aleks? - Wendy 21:43 Jan 1 (1)

oops, sorry, didn't mean to post this twice - wendy 21:44 Jan 1 (0)

Lial's--tips on buying??? - Colleen in Wis. 20:39 Jan 1 (9)

eBay - Christi/NC 13:24 Jan 2 (0)
If you have the ISBN number you can use www.bigwords.com as a text search tool... - Jann in TX 10:43 Jan 2 (0)
I;ve found lots of used textbook sites that are much better than Amazon lately - mooooom 9:19 Jan 2 (0)
nd amazon's marketplace. hth. (nt)I've found great deals for different parts of the Lial's series on half.com a - Deb in PA 6:11 Jan 2 (1)
- Sorry about that-check half.com and amazon for used texts at bargain prices (usually much better than ebay) :-) nt. - Deb in PA 6:13 Jan 2 (0)
Lial's--tips on buying - Jann in TX 22:21 Jan 1 (2)
- I pieced together a 7th edition Introductory Algebra set for less than $50... - Jann in TX 22:44 Jan 1 (1)
  - Re: I pieced together a 7th edition Introductory Algebra set for less than $50... - Colleen in Wis. 5:53 Jan 2 (0)
found some answers to my own questions... - Colleen in Wis. 21:14 Jan 1 (0)

Need recommendation for a good Lewis and Clark book for logic stage. I'm considering "Of Courage Undaunted" or "Bold Journey" - any others? tn - Christy in Co 19:11 Jan 1 (1)

both read here - ReneeR 4:16 Jan 2 (0)

Anyone ever use the American Government course from Great Source? nt - MamaBess 17:20 Jan 1 (2)

My ds has used it this year, based on recommendations from this board... - Deb in PA 5:15 Jan 2 (1)
- Thanks for your input, Deb! nt - MamaBess 5:39 Jan 2 (0)

how long each day/week did you spend on LL from LOTR..... - Peela 15:48 Jan 1 (3)

Are you planning to do it in one semester instead of over the course of a year? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 16:08 Jan 1 (2)
- no, one year, my kids are middle school, - thanks, I got the schedules, hadnt seen them before, but any idea how long it takes still? I am thinking an hour a day? nt - Peela 1:31 Jan 2 (1)
  - We used it over the course of a school year... - StaceyL in Canada 15:54 Jan 2 (0)

For karenciavo, another on-line school - Cindy in MO 14:18 Jan 1 (1)

Thank you, I'll check it out. nt - karenciavo 14:38 Jan 1 (0)

? about Jacob's Geometry...do you think that by only doing "Set 1" questions - Nancy 12:51 Jan 1 (14)

I'd have to agree with everyone else....you need set 2 (sm) - Sharon in MD 9:31 Jan 2 (5)
- Any chance you compiled your assignments? (sm) - Nancy 10:06 Jan 2 (4)
  - Actually, I might be able to help....I'll look back at some old records - Sharon in Md 13:58 Jan 2 (3)
    - I just noticed you have the second ed. I have the 3rd. sm - Sharon in MD 14:00 Jan 2 (2)
      - Wow - that would be great! Here's my e-mail... - Nancy 14:33 Jan 2 (1)
        
        sending test msg nt - Sharon inMD 16:23 Jan 2 (0)
I've taught the 2nd edition twice... - Anita in PA 9:24 Jan 2 (1)
- I'm getting the idea here that...(sm) - Nancy 10:04 Jan 2 (0)
Re: ? about Jacob's Geometry...do you think that by only doing "Set 1" questions - Colleen in Wis. 20:28 Jan 1 (1)
- Very helpful. Thanks! nt - Nancy 9:50 Jan 2 (0)
You'd be better off skipping Set 1 and doing SetI I if you are only going to do one. Set 1 is really simple stuff. - MaryM 15:14 Jan 1 (1)
- Thank you. The consensus is that Set II is crucial! nt - Nancy 9:49 Jan 2 (0)
Eager to hear from others; Set 1 wasn't enough for us. m - Beth S 13:11 Jan 1 (1)
- Good advice, thank you! - Nancy 9:48 Jan 2 (0)

Happy New Year!...And not that that's done, is anyone else dreading the return to the school routine? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 9:56 Jan 1 (16)

I had nightmares about school all last night and don't want to restart, either... - Nan in Mass 7:59 Jan 2 (0)
You mean we aren't done for the year?! DARN. We aren't starting until next week.nt - percytruffle 4:43 Jan 2 (0)
Yep...dreampt about it last night! More elder-care consumed much of my "vacation" nt - Valerie(TX) 4:00 Jan 2 (2)
- Same here! (m) - CynthiaOK 7:37 Jan 2 (1)
  - Waaah! and {{{Cynthia}}} - Valerie(TX) 6:28 Jan 3 (0)
Me, too. I feel like I finally got into "break" mode just a day or two ago . . . - Jenny in Florida 21:25 Jan 1 (0)
Oh, dear--now I feel even worse for all of you! (m) - StaceyL in Canada 16:34 Jan 1 (1)
- Congratulations on simplifying!! - Laurel in CA 17:03 Jan 1 (0)
Dh left at 4:00. He'll work four 10-hour days and be home late Thursday night. Farm, school, household. Weary. Yup. I, too. nt - Jean in Wisc. 16:04 Jan 1 (0)
Feeling "frayed" myself.... - Laurel in CA 15:24 Jan 1 (0)
Oh! Me, me! Pick me!!! - Carrie in NC 15:05 Jan 1 (0)
uggg... - Melody In Tx 11:46 Jan 1 (0)
(((Stacey)))... - Anna 11:31 Jan 1 (3)
- Thanks, Anna; saving this {s}.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 13:53 Jan 1 (0)
- Anna, - JLD 13:39 Jan 1 (1)
  - Oh, dear... - Anna 14:43 Jan 1 (0)

Happy New Year 2007 to all! nm - Yolanda 5:16 Jan 1 (1)

Thank you and to you as well.nm - Melody In Tx 11:46 Jan 1 (0)

Struggling with Saxon and Geometry for college bound dc - Bev in Atlanta 3:02 Jan 1 (8)

Re: Struggling with Saxon and Geometry for college bound dc - Rebecca 7:36 Jan 2 (1)
- Your child sounds like mine - Linda in TX 11:18 Jan 2 (0)
If you do not use Saxon for Advanced Math you will need a separate Geometry course... - Jann in TX 8:09 Jan 1 (1)
- So the "proof" part of geometry is in the Advanced Math book? - Anne/PA 8:54 Jan 1 (0)
Re: Struggling with Saxon and Geometry for college bound dc - Linda in TX 7:50 Jan 1 (0)
Re: Struggling with Saxon and Geometry for college bound dc - Christine 6:01 Jan 1 (2)
- Thank you...one more question, please? - Bev in Atlanta 7:03 Jan 1 (1)
  - Re: Thank you...one more question, please? - Christine 10:13 Jan 2 (0)

Any Engineers out there? - Kelly in VA 17:25 Dec 31 (25)

Homschool Daughter just graduating in Chem Engineering - Rebecca 7:47 Jan 2 (1)
- Correction - Rebecca 8:03 Jan 2 (0)
Yup -- engineer here... - Gwen in VA 8:46 Jan 1 (0)
Re: Any Engineers out there? - JLD 2:05 Jan 1 (0)
Thank you so much for your responses!! It's been very helpful!! nt - Kelly in VA 22:39 Dec 31 (0)
Engineer, Yes, - Carole in DE 22:24 Dec 31 (7)
- Nodding my head in agreement and getting on my soapbox. (m) - Jane in NC 5:37 Jan 1 (6)
  - What math curriculum do you use? My 8th grade son - Natalie 21:22 Jan 1 (3)
    - Dolciani fan here. (m) - Jane in NC 5:00 Jan 2 (2)
      - Dolciani fan here too, and we use it with NEM - Carole in DE 8:47 Jan 2 (1)
        
        My son sends his sympathy... - Jane in NC 10:05 Jan 2 (0)
  - Hear, hear! (smiling at Jane!) (nt) - LoriM 6:30 Jan 1 (1)
    - My kind of soapbox--ITA!! nt - Jann in TX 10:11 Jan 1 (0)
The more in-depth math, the better.... - GVA 20:28 Dec 31 (0)
Re: Any Engineers out there? - sara in florida 20:10 Dec 31 (0)
Not an engineer, but as someone who taught calculus and differential equations to future engineers... - Jane in NC 19:24 Dec 31 (0)
Check with a few possible universities - Ruth in Ottawa 18:55 Dec 31 (0)
Re: Any Engineers out there? - Heather now from Savannah 18:14 Dec 31 (7)
- Heather, may I ask?.... - Lynne 14:53 Jan 1 (6)
  - Re: Heather, may I ask?.... - Heather now from Savannah 18:42 Jan 2 (0)
  - Not Heather, but.... - Gwen in VA 13:46 Jan 2 (0)
  - I'll ask him, Lynne - Heather now from Savannah 19:50 Jan 1 (0)
  - Does you ds actually want to be a pilot or does he want to work in the aerospace industry? (m) - Ann 17:17 Jan 1 (2)
    - Ann, may I pick your brain a little bit? - Lynne 12:42 Jan 2 (1)
      - Re: Ann, may I pick your brain a little bit? - Ann 0:22 Jan 3 (0)

secular biology? - Nicole 17:18 Dec 31 (7)

We used Glencoe's Biology. Nt - Blake 9:51 Jan 1 (0)
We used the Holt book, too. It made my daughter fall in love with biology. [nt] - Jenny in Florida 22:04 Dec 31 (4)
- What did you do for labs when using the Holt book? (nt) - Ruth in Ottawa 7:26 Jan 1 (3)
  - We put together our own labs. - Jenny in Florida 14:07 Jan 1 (0)
  - Several years ago we got an ebay auction of Holt Biology books.. like a huge pkg deal... - Anna 11:01 Jan 1 (0)
  - just what I was going to ask. Also, one more question inside for Holt users.... - Nicole 7:37 Jan 1 (0)
Holt: Visualizing Life. Dh is going through this with both our high school girls. nt - Anna 18:48 Dec 31 (0)

What has been your most successful curriculum in High School and why?... - karenciavo 14:45 Dec 31 (9)

Jacob's Geometry, Apologia Chemistry, Abeka Grammar (but not the comp),and the Elegant Essay (really helping dd with essay writing). (nt) - ChurchPat of the Manor 9:41 Jan 2 (0)
Despite its weaknesses, the Literary Lesson from the LOTR program... - StaceyL in Canada 17:31 Dec 31 (1)
- I hear ya on the co-op situation :-/ I used LLotLotR in a co-op last year and 1/2 the kids dropped out because of the work load, but the ones who stayed were great. nt - karenciavo 17:34 Dec 31 (0)
Apologia- Science, Lial, et al. -Math, NCFCA -Forensics (m) - maryalice 16:14 Dec 31 (3)
- We are in NCFCA for the first time this year... questions... - Colleen in Wis. 20:41 Jan 1 (0)
- That's so good to hear. I have two in NCFCA debate and I find many skills are being learned. nt - FloridaLisa 21:33 Dec 31 (0)
- I'd never heard of NCFCA Forensics before; thank you :-) nt - karenciavo 17:31 Dec 31 (0)
Apologia - Midwest Momma 14:51 Dec 31 (1)
- See now, I gave up after using General Science last year, my son didn't like it, but maybe we'll give it another try. nt - karenciavo 17:35 Dec 31 (0)

would anyone care to share what they are or haved used for 10th grade..more - Gloria 12:25 Dec 31 (9)

10th Grade - past and present.... - Laurie 6:57 Jan 2 (2)
- can you tell me about the OM sylllabus for Gombrich? - moooom 9:23 Jan 2 (1)
  - Re: can you tell me about the OM sylllabus for Gombrich? - Laurie 12:23 Jan 2 (0)
We are 10th grade.... - Melody in Tx 12:34 Jan 1 (0)
Here's our schedule.... - Blake 9:56 Jan 1 (0)
Ds does a lot independently, with me checking in. We use - Chris in VA 8:53 Jan 1 (0)
Have you looked at Sonlight? NT - MamaBess 14:15 Dec 31 (0)
Math program, Science program, writing program and a library card - Diane in MN 12:41 Dec 31 (1)
- Thanks, I have thought about doing this for my son as well. ..more - Gloria 13:18 Dec 31 (0)

Barb F in PA - about Keystone - sara 7:46 Dec 31 (1)

Not Barb, but have Keystone experience (m) - Ria 7:58 Dec 31 (0)

Has anyone taken a science class on Florida Virtual School? (m) - Sandra in FL 6:54 Dec 31 (1)

My daughter is taking Chemistry this year. - Jenny in Florida 11:50 Dec 31 (0)

College saving: Is a 529 the way to go? Which one do I pick? - Belinda 20:50 Dec 30 (2)

Check out clarkhoward.com. He has a list of his favorite 529 programs, plus other info. nt - Mad Jenny Flint 4:12 Dec 31 (1)
- Thanks. I'll check it out. nt - Belinda 6:22 Dec 31 (0)

Do you have a 4 year plan for History? (m) - Kay 18:16 Dec 30 (5)

We're doing TWTM approach, although . . . - Jenny in Florida 15:31 Dec 31 (0)
We are using Trisms - Happy 2:23 Dec 31 (3)
- Which year would you stretch out to cover two years? nt - Laura R (FL) 17:12 Dec 31 (2)
  - Age of Revolution - Happy 11:19 Jan 1 (1)
    - Thank you, I'm seriously considering this for high school. nt - Laura R (FL) 5:10 Jan 2 (0)

Has anyone used *Inspiration* software from Sonlight? If so, could you please comment? Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 14:16 Dec 30 (8)

Stacey - Jean in Wisc. 6:22 Dec 31 (1)
- I did receive it, Jean...(m) - StaceyL in Canada 9:02 Dec 31 (0)
I believe Sonlight has a free trial offer for this software. I haven't used it though. nt - Melissa B 20:58 Dec 30 (0)
Assuming this is the program linked with Kidspiration (Inspiration for older student, Kidspiration for younger), this has been wonderful for us - Sandy 20:03 Dec 30 (1)
- Yes, that's the one. Where did you buy yours?--nt - StaceyL in Canada 20:20 Dec 30 (0)
BTW, I did go over to the SL forums... - StaceyL in Canada 16:17 Dec 30 (2)
- it is Be honest - domparon 6:13 Jan 1 (1)
  - SPAM - Christina in Space Coast 18:13 Jan 1 (0)

Teen book club, need ideas please - Stacie 11:17 Dec 30 (2)

Here are a couple of ideas: - Laurel in CA 8:46 Dec 31 (0)
C.S. Lewis would be good too. nt - Happy 2:25 Dec 31 (0)

Anyone else have some input on big brothers/ little brothers? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 11:14 Dec 30 (10)

This is an "anti WTM" solution but.... - Sue 13:03 Dec 31 (2)
- We have PS2 here... - StaceyL in Canada 17:26 Dec 31 (0)
- If this is what works for your boys, I think that is just wonderful. Not taboo to me. NT - MamaBess 14:17 Dec 31 (0)
Legos and Lincoln Logs. - MamaBess 11:52 Dec 31 (0)
Just a small thought ... could each of the older boys be assigned one night a week to read a bedtime story to the youngest? (nm) - Kareni 11:06 Dec 31 (1)
- The two middle ones... - StaceyL in Canada 11:39 Dec 31 (0)
Can you discuss some of these thoughts with your older boys? - Christi/NC 8:13 Dec 31 (0)
No expert in brothers, here... - Laurel in CA 18:30 Dec 30 (2)
- Laurel, any specifics you can suggest re "just spending time"? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 20:25 Dec 30 (1)
  - Well, there's always New Year's Resolutions.... - Laurel in CA 22:41 Dec 30 (0)

Spark Notes vs Cliff Notes is one better than the other? - moooom 9:54 Dec 30 (1)

I have both, but... - Stacie 10:27 Dec 30 (0)

Belated thanks to all who responded to my question about son who has no idea of a career. Dawn, I've ordered the Career Direct survey - thanks for the tip! (nt) - CynthiaOK 9:37 Dec 30 (3)

Did you buy it at CBD, or was there a better (read "less expensive") place to buy it? nt - Julie in CA 23:38 Dec 31 (1)
- I ordered from Crown Ministries - I didn't search for better prices ;-( Maybe I should have! (nt) - CynthiaOK 9:48 Jan 1 (0)
You're welcome! My 16yo will be doing his assessment soon. :) nt - Dawn in MI 11:43 Dec 31 (0)

anybody else's child finished with college apps? - Gwen in VA 9:20 Dec 30 (1)

Yep, finally! Our experience with ACT & college app process (m)... - Anna 10:13 Dec 30 (0)

Clare I responded again on the Foerster question way down the list nm - Sharon in MD 9:03 Dec 30 (2)

Thanks, Sharon! - Schmittgirlz 11:23 Jan 1 (1)
- Clare....email me and I'll give you the Foerster info you need - Sharon in Md 9:45 Jan 2 (0)

Lots of Algebra/Geometry/ questions inside! again . . . sorry! - Becca in CO 8:30 Dec 30 (6)

Jacobs geometry teachers manual - Ruth in Ottawa 11:52 Dec 30 (1)
- Ruth, which edition do you have? I've heard differently, so I'm confused. - Becca in CO 10:29 Jan 1 (0)
lots of choices... - Jann in TX 10:40 Dec 30 (1)
- Re: lots of choices... - Becca in CO 10:31 Jan 1 (0)
I think it depends on your goal for high school math - Sharon in Md 9:00 Dec 30 (1)
- re: our goal for high school math - Becca in CO 10:28 Jan 1 (0)

What would you recommend following Rosetta Stone? - Becca in CO 8:03 Dec 30 (2)

An online course has worked for my son... - Laurie 7:07 Jan 2 (1)
- Thanks, Laurie! - Becca in CO 9:39 Jan 2 (0)

Is Writeshop I & II enough to prepare my dd for High School........m - Busy Bee 6:08 Dec 30 (3)

Thanks...nt - Busy Bee 9:23 Jan 1 (0)
Worked great for our dc .... - Cynde 12:23 Dec 31 (0)
i sure hope so since we're doing/did Writeshop for 7/8 and now Lightning Lit 8. nt - Deidre in GA 9:26 Dec 30 (0)

About Jacob's Elementary Algebra - Dennis 18:55 Dec 29 (3)

Thank You! - Dennis 5:54 Dec 31 (0)
It's a great text! - Sharon in MD 19:07 Dec 29 (0)
I really like Harold Jacob's Elementary Algebra! - Christi/NC 19:02 Dec 29 (0)

If you are using Lightning Literature...what do you use to round out your Language/English subject? (m) - Kay 18:07 Dec 29 (2)

My high schooler uses just Lightning Lit for English... - Laura in CT 8:17 Dec 30 (0)
We are using PTIW, R&S English and Vocab For the High School Student. This year we are using Abeka for History nt - Quiver0f10 6:00 Dec 30 (0)

I am following TWTM recommendation to start my 11th grader on Abeka Grammar & Comp 3 (he's behind) (m) - Lemonshine 16:37 Dec 29 (1)

Abeka - Melody In Tx 21:36 Dec 29 (0)

Can you stand anymore Lial's questions? - Belinda 16:29 Dec 29 (7)

How do I know which of the Intermediate Algebra's I would use for Algebra II? - Tammi 19:25 Dec 29 (1)
- I'm still learning and researching myself. See Jann's post to you below. nt - Belinda 19:41 Dec 29 (0)
Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't communicate very well. We don't use Chalkdust. m - Belinda 17:31 Dec 29 (1)
- This is supposed to be under Hoggirl. nt - Belinda 17:31 Dec 29 (0)
I think I may have botched a post? Anyway, not answering your question but curious about why YOU are considering leaving Chalkdust? (m) - Hoggirl 17:26 Dec 29 (2)
- Wanted to add... - Belinda 19:43 Dec 29 (1)
  - sorry! (m) - Hoggirl 3:25 Dec 30 (0)

What do curriculum do you use for health and do you only teach it one semester? - Tammi 14:15 Dec 29 (6)

We used Total Health also.... - Christi/NC 17:16 Dec 29 (2)
- Did you use the Teacher's Manual also? (nt) - Laura in OH 6:51 Dec 30 (1)
  - I used it for grading the quizzes and tests. I don't have it in front of me but I think the quizzes and tests are in the TM. nt - Christi/NC 7:18 Dec 30 (0)
Total Health - Happy 16:50 Dec 29 (2)
- Total Health link? nt - Kay 17:34 Dec 29 (1)
  - Total Health link - Christi/NC 18:27 Dec 29 (0)

Does anyone have experience with Escondido Tutorials? - Carolyn in Ohio 14:00 Dec 29 (4)

yes... - Cathy in KY 7:32 Dec 30 (3)
- Re: yes... - Carolyn in Ohio 11:33 Dec 30 (2)
  - Oh yes!.... - Cathy in KY 13:50 Dec 30 (1)
    - thanks so much! nt. - Carolyn in Ohio 15:51 Dec 30 (0)

Questions about Spielvogel's books (m) - EKS 12:52 Dec 29 (5)

Regarding Spielvogel's college level vs. high school... - Anna 13:30 Dec 29 (4)
- I guess I didn't explain that these are different in reading levels. nt - Anna 9:08 Dec 30 (0)
- What are the main differences? Thanks! (nt) - EKS 14:41 Dec 29 (2)
  - Ummm, basicly, reading levels 8-). nt - Anna 16:28 Dec 29 (1)
    - Thanks! (nt) - EKS 16:46 Dec 29 (0)

Anyone using Educación española on Dish network for Spanish? - Claire 12:02 Dec 29 (3)

We'll be starting it next week (m) - Ria 6:10 Dec 30 (1)
- Thank you! (nt) - Claire 13:30 Dec 31 (0)
Well, trying the link again...... - Claire 12:04 Dec 29 (0)

Biology, what have you liked using... - Betty 11:54 Dec 29 (3)

Apologia for Bio & (following year) Spectrum Chem. for Chem. nm - Ann 7:43 Dec 30 (0)
We also liked Apologia... - Sharon in MD 16:29 Dec 29 (0)
Apologia Biology..... - Melody In Tx 14:01 Dec 29 (0)

Any North Carolinians? Just heard on the news about the new high school program that allows for an associate degree concurrently (m) - CynthiaOK 11:18 Dec 29 (11)

I hadn't heard that, but I wish you *would* contact your representatives in Oklahoma, and get that all lined up for me before we come back, and my kids are in high school. Thanks in advance, lol! :o) nt - Jill, OK in VA 16:21 Dec 29 (6)
- Although, I might be mistaken in thinking that Oklahoma's requirements for concurrent enrollment are strict... - Jill, OK in VA 16:30 Dec 29 (5)
  - Argh! Left out the link title...trying again... - Jill, OK in VA 16:30 Dec 29 (4)
    - Okay, um, it's not me, after all; I'm putting the link and title in, it's just not taking it. Sorry! nt - Jill, OK in VA 16:31 Dec 29 (3)
      - I'll paste it in the body of the post... - Jill, OK in VA 16:34 Dec 29 (2)
        
        My junior is enrolled concurrently at an OU school - CynthiaOK 18:59 Dec 29 (1)
        
        I'm glad to hear that it wasn't difficult to get him enrolled... - Jill, OK in VA 8:25 Dec 30 (0)
There is a 5 year high school in my county that operates at the local CC. It started in August (more) - Christi/NC 12:10 Dec 29 (0)
There are new five year high schools throughout the state... - Jane in NC 11:46 Dec 29 (2)
- This is what I have heard also... - Holly S/NC 16:09 Dec 29 (1)
  - That's interesting - the news piece left that out (m) - CynthiaOK 9:21 Dec 30 (0)

One more question about Lial's DVTs, plus learned some things about Lial's in my quest to get the DVT's - Karin 9:40 Dec 29 (18)

Thanks for all the info! - Karin 17:57 Dec 31 (0)
How do I know which to get for Algebra II? sm - Tammi 17:57 Dec 29 (3)
- Link to what we are using... - Jann in TX 19:31 Dec 29 (2)
  - Did you forget the link to Lial's Intermediate Algebra? nt - Tammi 7:17 Dec 30 (1)
    - Link inside--sorry! - Jann in TX 10:26 Dec 30 (0)
I would purchase a Value Pack new of the course you need. - Claire 12:23 Dec 29 (6)
- Would this be the right value pack to buy? - Belinda 16:24 Dec 29 (4)
  - This is the one I would get... - Jann in TX 19:35 Dec 29 (0)
  - Okay, this is the 10th edition. - Belinda 16:43 Dec 29 (2)
    - This is NOT a Lial's text--it is by Bittinger... - Jann in TX 19:34 Dec 29 (1)
      - Thank you! I'm learning a lot on the Pearson site. Whew ! I must look very closely. nt - Belinda 19:40 Dec 29 (0)
- Sorry. The above link is not to Lial's. Here is the correct link - Claire 12:26 Dec 29 (0)
This is a Lial's "repost" from one I posted here in December 2005 (rather lengthy)... - Anna 10:33 Dec 29 (5)
- Anna, I do have different editions of Lial's Intro Algebra text and DVTs... - StaceyL in Canada 12:16 Dec 29 (3)
  - Stacey, where in Canada can we find Lial's? - ballzy 20:42 Dec 31 (1)
    - I don't know; I bought my text online, used, and the DVTs from Bluestocking Press.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 9:46 Jan 1 (0)
  - That's good to know for those who prefer to purchase "used". (Doesn't always work so well 8-). nt - Anna 13:24 Dec 29 (0)
- One more thing.... - Anna 10:46 Dec 29 (0)

online writing programs - ReneeR 6:48 Dec 29 (2)

Write at Home - Cynde 8:02 Dec 29 (1)
- My 14 yod has taken Comp 1 and is in the middle of Comp 2...we agree with your analysis. She enjoys her relationship with her writing coach. (nt) - Margaret H 8:22 Dec 29 (0)

Foerster's precalculus or calculus? - Schmittgirlz 4:50 Dec 29 (4)

another possibility - Sharon in MD 10:43 Dec 29 (2)