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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 9:11 Dec 01 (0)
  • I need suggestions for a 15yo and math... - Nan in Mass 10:58 Dec 1 (1)
  • Algebra users...my ds is not doing well in his tests, should I have him review the lessons again until he gets it (more) - Judith 8:54 Dec 1 (4)
  • Hey Moira, thanks for recommending Puck of Pook's Hill! (m) - Jane in NC 8:05 Dec 1 (4)
  • Does a game or curriculum for this exist? - cat in black 8:04 Dec 1 (3)
  • What dual credit courses do your kids take?? - Ann in Texas 7:49 Dec 1 (5)
  • Rita and Christy B, I'll post re. robotics tomorrow--busy day today! (nt) - Valerie (TX) 6:25 Dec 1 (1)
  • Xmas activity for older kids who have had some chemistry - moira 5:57 Dec 1 (0)
  • A brief description of "The Story Of the World's Literature" for Taz & Storm's mom - Eliana 3:03 Dec 1 (0)
  • Christmas gift suggestions for niece and nephew? - StaceyL in Canada 21:16 Nov 30 (1)
  • Can you explain how you do your literature units please? Like (m) - Kim 20:16 Nov 30 (4)
  • Question for Valerie (TX) about robotics kits... - ChristyB in AL 18:02 Nov 30 (0)
  • I don't want my older children to get jobs - Melissa 16:40 Nov 30 (7)
  • A Latin question - Liza Q 14:18 Nov 30 (5)
  • What's after Algebra II?? - JV 13:36 Nov 30 (12)
  • Is Spectrum Chemistry considered Adv./Honors Chemistry? - Kristen 13:27 Nov 30 (5)
  • Would you all please post your grade 10 schedule? - Kim 13:16 Nov 30 (23)
  • Do the Lego Mindstorms come with the Lego pieces or only the sensors etc? nt - Susan 12:44 Nov 30 (5)
  • Book Recommendation: The Little Guide to Your Well-Read Life - Daniel Kirk 11:51 Nov 30 (1)
  • Nan in Mass...Re: D'angelo's text & CC - Taz & Strom's Mom 10:06 Nov 30 (9)
  • Just wondering -- how many Henle Latin I answer keys are out there, and which one should I buy?!!? - confused! 10:03 Nov 30 (1)
  • Found a copy of Henle 1 student book. Dd is eager to give it a go. (sm) - Brit 22:31 Nov 29 (2)
  • Suggestions to help with Performance ANXIETY for ds (11)? - Laurel in CA 21:55 Nov 29 (2)
  • Is there any such thing as an abridged version of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar? - ereks mom 20:23 Nov 29 (4)
  • Question about doing Latin Road and skipping grammar... - RhondaM. 18:52 Nov 29 (2)
  • Math - sharon woodall 16:27 Nov 29 (5)
  • POLL: When did you start dual enrollment and for what type of child? Thanks! nt - Rebecca 16:18 Nov 29 (11)
  • Is anyone on this board using SOTW III and IV with older children, and be willing to share a schedule? more.... - Denise in NE 15:55 Nov 29 (0)
  • WRITING HANDOUTS with pictures and graphics that were developed for deaf college students - Kat 13:04 Nov 29 (3)
  • We are ready to start Histories by Herodotus. What passages should conservative families avoid or be alerted too.TIA. - Sue in Pa 12:28 Nov 29 (2)
  • would like input on Keystones English & Home2teach classes - NANCY 12:19 Nov 29 (1)
  • Has anyone used used labs from athomescience.com?... - Michelle in GA 10:55 Nov 29 (1)
  • ONR Summer Program for high school students - Lisa R in BRD 3:22 Nov 29 (0)
  • Any suggestions for Christmas presents for a 15-year old boy (like . . .) - Dawn K 1:42 Nov 29 (18)
  • a SOS..anyone put a child back into ps..Ineed prayers! know the horrors any good? - Debby B. 1:26 Nov 29 (2)
  • I was looking around on Amazon and found some great looking.. - AlisonP 15:40 Nov 28 (6)
  • Taz and Storm's Mom - Why did you choose Classical Composition instead of Classical Writing?nm - Nan in Mass 15:08 Nov 28 (3)
  • Question about Conceptual Physics by Hewitt... - Sabrina in NY 14:58 Nov 28 (5)
  • My 9th grader is way behind..need advice - AlisonP 11:44 Nov 28 (5)
  • Has/Does anyone use the MP3 audio for Apologia Science....If so is it worth it? - braseltonmomof3 7:23 Nov 28 (3)
  • Question: What general standardized test is recommended (more) - 7-4Heaven 2:15 Nov 28 (2)
  • Questions about Alpha Omega history, is it enough for high school.. - Peggy in KS 16:24 Nov 27 (4)
  • Classical Composition - what is this? - Nan in Mass 14:54 Nov 27 (1)
  • Taz & Storm's Mom: about Taz's writing... - Sabrina in NY 8:29 Nov 27 (2)
  • Statistics answer from down the board (link) (nt) - LoriM 20:48 Nov 26 (3)
  • Does anyone here have a link for the American school? Can't get my link to work. nt - Paz 20:03 Nov 26 (2)
  • I was looking at the weekly reading list on the TOG site and it appears that some weeks don't have LIT selections, do you just take that week off for LIT? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 16:09 Nov 26 (2)
  • Here's a coupon for christianbook.com... - StaceyL in Canada 15:09 Nov 26 (0)
  • Maybe a stupid question but what is the advantage of using a school like American School?nt - AlisonP 14:19 Nov 26 (12)
  • Has anyone read Marc Aronson books? If so what do you think?(link inside) - braseltonmomof3 9:21 Nov 26 (2)
  • Is there a book or two that gives a general overview of the great classics.... - Auntie Em 9:05 Nov 26 (11)
  • Is anyone using the American School? ? inside - Jen in IL 6:49 Nov 26 (1)
  • Is anyone registered with Sycamore Tree? - Mandy in TN 23:21 Nov 25 (1)
  • Is anyone familiar with the "Tell Me More" language program? - KidsHappen 22:38 Nov 25 (1)
  • I can't believe I am thinking of this, but I might switch back to TOG. Any advice to help me make it this time? How do you make TOG work for you? How do you plan your week? Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 19:41 Nov 25 (25)
  • Can anyone recommend some graphic design software? - LaLa 19:17 Nov 25 (4)
  • ? re Davidson College - Gwen in VA 14:33 Nov 25 (2)
  • Why Saxon?? A friend of mine is going to start homeschooling after Christmas (m) - Kim 13:56 Nov 25 (3)
  • Do your high schoolers do history timelines? (more) - Kathy in NC 8:07 Nov 25 (6)
  • Do you have your child do a formal outline or a non-formal outline? Also, do kids write summaries in high school? nt - Tracey in Ca 14:14 Nov 24 (1)
  • Q: for those that are using Apologia Science. Do you add or substitute with library books? - braseltonmomof3 13:18 Nov 24 (4)
  • OK, bring the ham radio thread up here - Osmosis Mom 12:14 Nov 24 (2)
  • Thank you for the help with World History this week..I went with Streams of Civilization Vol 1 and 2. Just wanted to say Thank You! nt - Tammy in Wurzburg, Germany 11:23 Nov 24 (1)
  • I'd like to spend 11th and 12th grades doing World History .. - Dawn K 23:53 Nov 23 (4)
  • My frustration with the extracurricular activity "requirement" . . . - Dawn K 23:49 Nov 23 (14)
  • Singapore Science: questions - StaceyL in Canada 19:50 Nov 23 (5)
  • Has anyone used Keystone? - Mandy in TN 13:05 Nov 23 (4)
  • Extracurricular activities for college admission? - Lisa on southern MD 11:04 Nov 23 (10)
  • TOG users - my high schooler struggles with the approach.... - Kathy in NC 9:40 Nov 23 (7)
  • Singapore NEM 1-4, what is the equivalent US level after? - Osmosis Mom 8:06 Nov 23 (8)
  • Thanks to all of you who responded to my math question. Now, ? about "mastery," please... - Ang in TX 22:12 Nov 22 (5)
  • Need curriculum recommendations for nephew, freshmen in ps... - Kimber 21:02 Nov 22 (1)
  • Needle, er, roozer. Um...LB (Rubric) - Jean in Wisc. 20:31 Nov 22 (2)
  • Does anyone's seventh grader participate in the Duke TIP program? SAT or ACT question inside. - Lisa 17:42 Nov 22 (1)
  • Big math problems...just don't know what to try...need advice, please (more) - Ang in TX 17:36 Nov 22 (10)
  • Biology: if you were going to hire someone to teach biology lass, and you didn't want to use Apologia, what text or program would you suggest? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 16:19 Nov 22 (4)
  • How many papers each week does your 9th grader do? (M) - MaryM 12:51 Nov 22 (13)
  • What are your top five picks for American Literature novels for a highschool boy?... - Michelle in GA 10:42 Nov 22 (2)
  • What are you using for High School History? - Christy in Co 9:57 Nov 22 (15)
  • What text/textbook do you use for World History 10th grade? - Tammy in Wurzburg, Germany 9:57 Nov 22 (16)
  • Anyone used Artes Latinae? Opinions? Any other suggestions for Latin that you prefer? - Katie T 8:29 Nov 22 (2)
  • History- has anyone used Beautiful Feet Middle Ages? - Susan 8:25 Nov 22 (4)
  • Anyone familiar with The New History of the World by JM Roberts? - Tammy in Wurzburg, Germany 8:10 Nov 22 (2)
  • Dd got the NROTC scholarship!!! - Margaret in CO 22:58 Nov 21 (10)
  • Using the SAT as a standardized test - Margaret in CO 18:30 Nov 21 (3)
  • Follow-up to Community College Woes! - Tiff 17:42 Nov 21 (16)
  • SAT / ACT preference - Scottie 17:17 Nov 21 (6)
  • Calling all art experts -- or Catholics? - lamb 15:50 Nov 21 (3)
  • Cn you translate these Latin phrases for us please? - lamb 14:39 Nov 21 (2)
  • Need suggestions for a "good enough" Iliad & Odyssey experience - Laura in WA 13:58 Nov 21 (5)
  • Does anyone know how to contact "Write At Home"? - Holly S/NC 13:08 Nov 21 (3)
  • Bored with Foreign Language--Ideas? - Jenny in Florida 12:20 Nov 21 (6)
  • What is your favorite translation of Dante's Inferno? We have Mandelbaum's translation. nm - taz & Storm's Mom 11:31 Nov 21 (6)
  • Practicing for SAT essay-How often do you practice the essay & - Holly in N NV 11:03 Nov 21 (3)
  • What all needs to be purchased for the Trail Guide Series? - GeorgiaMommy 10:06 Nov 21 (1)
  • Singapore Math & Science Question - Connie 9:31 Nov 21 (5)
  • Q: when you have your child reading books from the library for Lit. how do you discuss the books - braseltonmomof3 6:59 Nov 21 (9)