High School and Self-Education Board

Thanks! - Quiver0f10 9:09 Oct 18 (0)
December (nm) - Susan in IL 20:25 Oct 17 (1)
- Yes, we were told December as well (nm) - Liz in Northern CA 0:07 Oct 18 (0)

I am so excited I wanted to share! My ds just started 9th grade at a private high school ,(more)... - KarenH 19:52 Oct 17 (3)

Your hard work paid off too!! nt - Mary in GA 6:46 Oct 18 (0)
That is a wonderful thing to hear, Karen. Congratulations to you and your son. (nt) - Kathleen 20:23 Oct 17 (0)
Congrats to both of you! nt - MichelleM 19:58 Oct 17 (0)

Need help with an AP class we're attempting... - Beth in OH 17:53 Oct 17 (9)

Thanks Susan, LaJuana and Anne (m) - Beth in OH 7:03 Oct 19 (0)
Re: Need help with an AP class we're attempting... - LaJuana 1:27 Oct 19 (0)
what texts are you using? - Melissa 13:10 Oct 18 (3)
- I began by ordering the Duke U. Talent Identification AP Manual (m) - Beth in OH 14:56 Oct 18 (1)
  - Sorry, I meant to include a link to the Duke U. site (inside) - Beth in OH 14:57 Oct 18 (0)
- Choosing AP texts - Susan in IL 14:03 Oct 18 (0)
You can do it.... - Susan in IL 19:05 Oct 17 (2)
- Are there good Teaching Company courses to watch? - Anne/PA 6:30 Oct 18 (1)
  - We do watch some good Teaching Company DVD's, but the problem isn't finding material... - Beth in OH 7:15 Oct 18 (0)

To all who are concerned about the Joshua Harris thread and his book (m) - Pat H 17:12 Oct 17 (2)

Thanks, Pat...(m) - Kathleen 17:31 Oct 17 (1)
- Thank you for posting this. m - Beth S 8:42 Oct 18 (0)

Please help, I need publishing date of Saxon 8/7 2nd edition. - Sheila in New York 16:22 Oct 17 (2)

Re: Please help, I need publishing date of Saxon 8/7 2nd edition. - Brenda in MA 20:53 Oct 17 (1)
- And my 3rd edition of Saxon Math 87 was published in 2005.. nt - Anne/PA 6:33 Oct 18 (0)

I need ideas for warm winter shoes/short boots in ladies sizes?... - Anna 15:40 Oct 17 (3)

Nobody living in the north has warm shoes they love? 8-) nt - Anna 22:35 Oct 17 (2)
- I like the LLBean-style short boots... - Nan in Mass 8:10 Oct 18 (0)
- For everyday, I like roomy clogs... - Beth in OH 23:26 Oct 17 (0)

My son *REFUSES* to write anything!!!! He's making me crazy.... - DB in NJ 15:15 Oct 17 (9)

IEW really help my ds start writing--because he did not have to *think* of what to write, but (more) - KarenH 19:45 Oct 17 (0)
While you're determining what to do... (m) - Andee 18:48 Oct 17 (0)
Outside help? - Ruth in Ottawa 18:02 Oct 17 (0)
Take a look at Writeshop which helps kids get past the 'can't think of anything to write' stage. nt - Deidre in GA 16:48 Oct 17 (0)
Have you tried IEW? It really gets kids writing and totally solves the what to write about problem. - leslie 16:33 Oct 17 (0)
Maybe try A Writer's Guide to Powerful Paragraphs... - ValinBC 15:37 Oct 17 (0)
one thing that made dd concentrate - moira 15:26 Oct 17 (2)
- Moira - one2go 16:55 Oct 17 (1)
  - thank you, that is very sweet of you - moira 3:15 Oct 18 (0)

Asking agian.... about Smarr Literature - Elaine 14:17 Oct 17 (1)

Elaine, I'll take a shot at this...(m) - Kathleen 16:27 Oct 17 (0)

StaceyL, can you e-mail me privately? I want to ask you some OT questions about MAC computers - e-mail inside - nt - StaceyinLA 13:22 Oct 17 (0)

Easy high school science? - AnnieN 11:24 Oct 17 (3)

Dawn and Bess--thank you both very much! - AnnieN 23:33 Oct 18 (0)
Some ideas - Dawn K 13:28 Oct 17 (0)
Re: Easy high school science? - MamaBess 11:45 Oct 17 (0)

Accounting text recommendations? - Sandy C. 10:26 Oct 17 (2)

Re: Accounting text recommendations? - ChrisN in NY 15:47 Oct 18 (0)
Does Frank Wood have texts for the USA? - moira 15:13 Oct 17 (0)

Thanks to those who recommended the Hewitt syllabi! - K in MI 8:39 Oct 17 (3)

How does the Hewitt syllabi for US history make the BF Med. book easier? -nt - ValinBC 18:43 Oct 18 (1)
- My bad! :) It doesn't! The Hewitt BF Med. syllabus, however, does! And the Hewitt US History syllabus makes the Hakim History of US easier. nt - K in MI 21:30 Oct 18 (0)
Glad you like them! I just LOVE them. nt - Katia 11:45 Oct 17 (0)

Can I use my Lial's DVT's on a DVD player? - Anita 6:18 Oct 17 (2)

No, but it does not use the internet. No download time :) - Dee in MI 9:21 Oct 17 (1)
- Download time is for the plug-in to run it on the computer... - Jann in TX 9:29 Oct 17 (0)

I have been unable to access the Veritas Press website for two days. Anyone else having this problem, or is it just me? nt - Susan 3:12 Oct 17 (3)

Just tried it. No problems here. (nt) - Moira in MA 10:16 Oct 17 (0)
I have had this problem in the past on more than one occasion...I am afraid that they are not good about maintaining their website! (nt) - Pat H 8:45 Oct 17 (0)
I get a partial page and - Carole in DE 6:55 Oct 17 (0)

Peggy, I answered the question about Format Writing down below. Sorry it took me so long to get back here (NT) - Lene 0:04 Oct 17 (0)

Great Timeline Pictures of Presidents - Dawn K 21:47 Oct 16 (1)

Thanks so much for sharing! - Tina 22:03 Oct 19 (0)

Funny -- Periodic Table of Presidents - Dawn K 21:43 Oct 16 (4)

Took me a moment to "get" the abbreviation for Clinton {g}.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:38 Oct 17 (3)
- It's late... - Sandy in Indy 0:24 Oct 18 (2)
  - I think the Hi is supposed to stand for Hillary (rather than Bi for Bill or Cl for Clinton) - Dawn K 0:52 Oct 18 (1)
    - Well, duh...I really WAS brain dead! (nt) - Sandy in Indy 13:19 Oct 18 (0)

A Great Schlessinger DVD Series on the Renaissance -- Check Your Library - Dawn K 20:08 Oct 16 (1)

We just watched their History of the Middle Ages series, and it was very good... - Anne/PA 6:19 Oct 17 (0)

I found a site where you can listen to music of the Renaissance - Dawn K 20:05 Oct 16 (1)

This is fantastic--thank you very much! They have carols and medieval music too. :-) - Andee 9:37 Oct 17 (0)

Re: Math content of Apologia Chemistry - Karen 18:50 Oct 16 (6)

Re: Math content of Apologia Chemistry, Thank you so much everyone! - Karen 14:54 Oct 17 (0)
Math in chemistry - Janice in NJ 13:40 Oct 17 (0)
Re: Math content of Apologia Chemistry - moira 9:46 Oct 17 (0)
Some modules do not contain as much math as others (m) - Pat H 8:54 Oct 17 (0)
the math gets a bit easier after Module 2 (m) - Sandy C. 20:01 Oct 16 (0)
Have you thought of using Spectrum Chemistry? There is a Bridge math that they publish that hepls with this type of problem. nt - Peg 19:58 Oct 16 (0)

What if your child is interested in homeschooling high school, but you just feel tired?...more - eastcoastmagistra 17:55 Oct 16 (9)

What about Abeka's Dvd`s.nt - Tracey in Cal 22:29 Oct 16 (1)
- My son is using these for 9th grade. See my post below. - Cathy in Blacksburg 7:10 Oct 17 (0)
Why not use a correspondence school? - Cathy in Blacksburg 18:48 Oct 16 (6)
- Thank you for sharing, Cathy. I have thought of something similar... - eastcoastmagistra 19:23 Oct 16 (5)
  - That's North Atlantic Regional Schools...link inside... - Ellie 11:22 Oct 21 (0)
  - Don't know about NA, but Clonlara... - Cathy in Blacksburg 21:05 Oct 16 (3)
    - Thanks for the info., Cathy! Do you know of any other programs where you can homeschool using your own curriculum choices and get transcripts and/or a diploma?NT - eastcoastmagistra 13:46 Oct 17 (2)
      - Oak Meadow will work with you on this - Cathy in Blacksburg 15:18 Oct 17 (0)
      - Re: Thanks for the info., Cathy! Do you know of any other programs where you can homeschool using your own curriculum choices and get transcripts and/or a diploma?NT - KKK 14:53 Oct 17 (0)

Has anyone used Cross Road Christian School ? Any opinion.. - KKK 17:08 Oct 16 (2)

Re: Has anyone used Cross Road Christian School ? Any opinion.. - MamaBess 19:55 Oct 16 (1)
- Re: Has anyone used Cross Road Christian School ? Any opinion.. - KKK 9:42 Oct 17 (0)

Stacey in LA I added some comments for you and others interested below... - Stephanie 15:49 Oct 16 (0)

Every Young Man's Battle: anyone used this either within your own family or in a group? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 13:35 Oct 16 (46)

PLEASE read more recent post above, with Harris interview that he DID wait for marriage. nt - Beth S 8:46 Oct 18 (0)
My 2 cents - Dawn K 1:17 Oct 18 (0)
Thanks for the replies. I had also heard of JoshHarris's book, and I think I'll opt for it instead.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:50 Oct 16 (1)
- Stacey, his video series is really great. I would also recommend them.-nt - ValinBC 15:45 Oct 17 (0)
Re: Every Young Man's Battle: anyone used this either within your own family or in a group? (m) - Angie in FL 19:13 Oct 16 (2)
- Maybe someone could get in touch with the writer or family representative and ask...... - Lynn in TX 13:28 Oct 17 (1)
  - Sorry. I meant this under the lead thread. I haven't been on the boards lately. nt - Lynn in TX 14:03 Oct 17 (0)
As for the girls in your house.... - Laurel in CA 19:03 Oct 16 (0)
Re: Every Young Man's Battle: anyone used this either within your own family or in a group? (m) - Kathleen 18:42 Oct 16 (37)
- Josh Harris admits to sex with another woman before marriage, does this affect your using his books at all? - Helen 20:02 Oct 16 (35)
  - To be honest.. someone that WAITED.. or DIDN"T DO DRUGS cant really speak on what NOT OBEYing Christ did to their lives. - Corby 9:48 Oct 18 (0)
  - Okay, I think I found something...(m) - Kathleen 15:20 Oct 17 (4)
    - Thanks, Kathleen! nt - MichelleM 19:57 Oct 17 (0)
    - Kathleen, thank you for tracking this down. Perhaps this thread should be deleted if it is slanderous?nm - Deb in PA 16:42 Oct 17 (2)
      - Yes, I was thinking the same thing...(m) - Kathleen 17:02 Oct 17 (1)
        
        ITA. I emailed the webmaster. (nt) - Deb in PA 17:11 Oct 17 (0)
  - I have never read anything of Josh Harris' wherein he admitted to having s*x before marriage - m - StaceyinLA 13:10 Oct 17 (0)
  - To me it would make a difference "when" it occurred. . . - MichelleM 11:07 Oct 17 (3)
    - True, but we're still trying to verify "that" it occurred...(m) - Kathleen 11:27 Oct 17 (2)
      - I agree with you. I had not heard that either. Just saying "if" NT - MichelleM 14:14 Oct 17 (0)
      - I can't find any verification, either. NT - Carrie in NC 11:47 Oct 17 (0)
  - Where or when did Josh Harris "admit to sex with another woman before marriage"? (m) - Stupid Slippers 9:37 Oct 17 (3)
    - I believe it was when he was away at college. nm - Helen 12:58 Oct 17 (2)
      - WHERE DID YOU READ OR HEAR THIS?? Do you know for sure it's true? What is your source? (nt) - Stupid Slippers 14:28 Oct 17 (0)
      - But where is the verification of this? (m) - Kathleen 14:10 Oct 17 (0)
  - We have most of Josh Harris' books -- has he confessed to premarital sex in one of his books? I had not heard this before.....(more) - Heather C (Canada) 20:58 Oct 16 (13)
    - Am wondering if this (his having premarital s*x) is discussed in the book nt - HappyHobbitMom 23:10 Oct 16 (3)
      - Yes, please tell us where you heard (or read) this...(m) - Kathleen 23:50 Oct 16 (2)
        
        I did hear a radio interview with him and his dad regarding this. <nm> - Lynda 2:58 Oct 17 (1)
        
        When was this? And do you have a link or some...(m) - Kathleen 11:02 Oct 17 (0)
    - There are books out there written by those who did wait until marriage. Not to judge J Harris but I would not chose him as a role model over an author/speaker who teaches from experience. - Kim 22:06 Oct 16 (8)
      - What an oddly vexed question for so many Christians... (m) - StaceyL in Canada 9:36 Oct 17 (7)
        
        Yes, but we need people to show us right behavior *is* possible, too. - nt - Laurel in CA 15:14 Oct 18 (0)
        
        Agreed, Stacey. David is as a much better role model (according to Jesus) than the Pharisees! - Carrie in NC 11:46 Oct 17 (5)
        
        So then you would use a recovered drug user to teach your children about the virtues of not using drugs? - Lynn 13:00 Oct 17 (4)
        
        A recovered drug abuser definitely has a perspective to teach from that most of us don't - m - StaceyinLA 13:16 Oct 17 (3)
        
        A Narcologist would be a better choice (for us) than a proclaimed drug user. nt - Ruby 13:22 Oct 17 (2)
        
        Yes, but how about a *former* drug user....I think people with bad experiences who've learned from them can have a big impact.nt - HappyHobbitMom 21:23 Oct 17 (0)
        
        Yes, they do see a lot, and I'm not saying I would "choose" a drug-abuser, m - StaceyinLA 13:29 Oct 17 (0)
  - Re: Josh Harris admits to sex with another woman before marriage, does this affect your using his books at all? - Kathleen 20:30 Oct 16 (2)
    - I agree with Kathleen & Stacey 100%. God powerfully uses people who are not perfect...David, Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Rahab, Peter, etc. (nt) - Dawn in MI 9:20 Oct 17 (0)
    - Exactly what I meant. Such an attitude can set one up for pride rather than humility before God.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 21:08 Oct 16 (0)
  - No--Christ didn't reject those who sinned and repented {smile}. And in this case, Harris obviously knows of what he speaks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 20:10 Oct 16 (2)
    - I would not suggest to 'reject' him either, however I would rather use someone who waited til marriage as a role model for 'waiting until marriage'. nm - Helen 20:22 Oct 16 (1)
      - I wonder if all the moms who want their kids to wait until marriage are actually women who waited themselves?? m - StaceyinLA 13:20 Oct 17 (0)
- Yes, I agree. Even though we're not Christian, We gleaned a lot from Josh Harris's books. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 18:59 Oct 16 (0)

Can someone compare Singapore's NEM and Jacobs Elementary Algebra? - Angie in FL 11:39 Oct 16 (12)

Here is what I did- FWIW - Susan 1:51 Oct 18 (0)
Angie, you asked - one2go 18:25 Oct 17 (5)
- Thank you! Here is what I decided... - Angie in FL 20:58 Oct 17 (4)
  - I think Algebra II is a good idea first - LoriM 16:44 Oct 18 (2)
    - Good idea... - Angie in FL 18:07 Oct 18 (1)
      - Angie, found something - one2go 10:48 Oct 19 (0)
  - Try paging LoriM, a mom who posts on this board - one2go 7:15 Oct 18 (0)
Prefer Jacobs here... - Laura in CT 11:19 Oct 17 (1)
- Thank you! That is very helpful. - Angie in FL 13:40 Oct 17 (0)
Thank You! - Angie in FL 19:17 Oct 16 (0)
Re: Can someone compare Singapore's NEM and Jacobs Elementary Algebra? - one2go 13:24 Oct 16 (0)
Re: Algebra - Christy Walters 12:48 Oct 16 (0)

Has anyone tried the "24-Hour Short Story Contest"? - Anne/PA 6:29 Oct 16 (1)

Re: Has anyone tried the "24-Hour Short Story Contest"? - Christina in ME 16:13 Oct 20 (0)

Which edition of Hewitt's Conceptual Physics? - Katia 22:51 Oct 15 (3)

My 8th grader is using the Third Edition of the High School text (more) - Jane in NC 15:21 Oct 16 (0)
We used a VERY old college level text during 8th grade without incident. I have not looked @ the HS level text. nm - Taz & storm's Mom 12:05 Oct 16 (1)
- AnYlize... I need to relearn the Y,U,I, & O keys on my keyboard--sheesh. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 13:03 Oct 16 (0)

The Bible on CD: any favourites? Reasons why? Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 21:41 Oct 15 (8)

I have some read by Red Jefferies, but I want a set of ESV read by Max McLean. I love his voice almost as much as Seamus Heaney's! (Link inside to hear Max read.) (nt) - Janie 14:04 Oct 16 (4)
- This is the one I want too. I keep trying to rationalize purchasing it. Maybe for Christmas nt - Debra in CO 18:39 Oct 16 (0)
- Darn...The audio doesn't work on my Mac.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 16:41 Oct 16 (2)
  - Stacey, try this other link. Maybe it will work. I think you'll love his voice! - Janie 21:19 Oct 16 (1)
    - Nope--but I trust your taste, Janie!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 22:08 Oct 16 (0)
NIV Audio Bible, Dramatized - Jennifer 2:11 Oct 16 (2)
- Re: NIV Audio Bible, Dramatized...LOVE IT TOO !...nt - Jeanette in Michigan 16:28 Oct 16 (0)
- Yes, Yes, Yes... - Midwest Momma 9:48 Oct 16 (0)

Anna--about winter coats.... - Cathy in Blacksburg 21:31 Oct 15 (9)

Cathy, last week... - Anna 22:49 Oct 15 (8)
- Not Cathy, but if I may join in-- LE has silks (at least they always have)... - Jean in Wisc. 7:35 Oct 16 (7)
  - Jean, you bought snowpants for you from LE? (m)... - Anna 8:43 Oct 16 (4)
    - I LOVE my Squll Snowpants! (nt) - Beth in OH 16:14 Oct 16 (0)
    - Snowpants, etc. - Jean in Wisc. 9:24 Oct 16 (2)
      - An alternative to turtle necks is silk scarves... - Nan in Mass 19:19 Oct 16 (0)
      - Thank you, Jean. I'm sending copies of this to my girlies' computers so they can get educated too. This is like Winterwear 101, LOL. nt - Anna 14:18 Oct 16 (0)
  - Lots of places have silks...more - Cathy in Blacksburg 7:58 Oct 16 (1)
    - Thanks, Cathy. And we too have four afghans just in the living room and a personal one in each bedroom. nt - Anna 8:45 Oct 16 (0)

Playing public school sports: I know I've seen this issue addressed here previously.. - Mary in GA 19:22 Oct 15 (10)

From HSLDA, a list of various state laws. . . - MichelleM 10:56 Oct 17 (0)
In ME if you homeschool and do not use non approved private school option... - Christina in ME 19:02 Oct 16 (0)
I have been told no based on an attendance policy. I haven't inquired about taking one class. Anyone with experience in IL? Thanks (nt) - Lynn in IL 9:39 Oct 16 (2)
- Here is where an accredited correspondence school comes in handy - Nickie 19:08 Oct 16 (0)
- Experience in IL - Susan in IL 11:35 Oct 16 (0)
it does depend on the state, Florida has a very good fair access policy (m) - Sandy C. 20:46 Oct 15 (0)
Homeschoolers have taken this to court in Michigan & lost... - Dawn in MI 20:39 Oct 15 (0)
We have navigated these waters... - Beth in OH 19:51 Oct 15 (0)
A gal I know in Colorado,her sons plays basketball at a high school but had to enroll in one class at least one class at the high school.nt - Tracey in Cal 19:49 Oct 15 (1)
- I meant to say son,not sons and sorry about the wording.nt - Tracey in cal 19:53 Oct 15 (0)

Nelson Math and Nelson Science: anyone used these? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 18:49 Oct 15 (1)

Re: Nelson Math and Nelson Science: anyone used these? (m) - stef in colorado 19:59 Oct 15 (0)

Question for those using SOS Spanish... - Dawn in MI 17:01 Oct 15 (5)

No help here, I guess. We skipped those exercises... - Janet in WA 8:50 Oct 16 (4)
- Thanks Deb & Janet--I needed to hear that! (more) - Dawn in MI 17:09 Oct 16 (0)
- Similar here... - Deb in PA 15:18 Oct 16 (2)
  - It depends ... - Jan P. 23:26 Oct 16 (1)
    - Thanks, Jan. It is comforting to know we're all in the same boat on this. (nt) - Dawn in MI 20:34 Oct 17 (0)

20th Century History ?? - Anne 16:44 Oct 15 (8)

We are using - Susan in IL 11:39 Oct 16 (5)
- Web site - firedawg4 13:28 Oct 16 (4)
  - Q for Diane... - Brenda in MA 16:14 Oct 16 (1)
    - Answers for Brenda - firedawg4 21:13 Oct 16 (0)
  - Here you go...... - Susan in IL 16:08 Oct 16 (1)
    - Thank-you - firedawg4 21:13 Oct 16 (0)
How old is dd? We really liked.. - Mary in GA 19:13 Oct 15 (1)
- She is almost 17.... Thanks! nt - Anne 19:58 Oct 15 (0)

A big "Thank you!" to all those who recommended Horatio Hornblower...(m) - Andee 15:29 Oct 15 (14)

the stories are only from the first couple books - moira 2:24 Oct 16 (0)
Would a 13yo girl be interested in these movies? nt - KarenH 18:32 Oct 15 (4)
- I would have loved these as a 13 yo just as much as I do as a 43 yo. Of course, I was quite the tomboy! (nt) - CynthiaOK 22:39 Oct 16 (0)
- Most of the 13yo girls I know probably would not be interested--cannon fire, hand-to-hand combat, bilge rats, very few women, etc. nt - Andee 18:18 Oct 16 (2)
  - I would have loved them, not to mention the young actor playing Horatio ; ) nt - HappyHobbitMom 23:15 Oct 16 (1)
    - Tee-hee! ;-) Isn't he dashing?! Even so, (m) - Andee 18:54 Oct 17 (0)
Can you tell me whether there are any sexual issues or immodesty in this, please - Dawn K 18:21 Oct 15 (3)
- Thank you, we are rather prudish in regard to these things, and it seems almost impossible to enjoy a movie that isn't tainted with "strange" women - Dawn K 21:48 Oct 15 (0)
- One episode (from the second series)...(m) - Kathleen 20:27 Oct 15 (0)
- Re: Can you tell me whether there are any sexual issues or immodesty in this, please - stef in colorado 20:04 Oct 15 (0)
our family loved them -- Even my parents! make sure you watch all 8 episodes! nt - stef hudgins 15:48 Oct 15 (3)
- Are these the first four episodes? I just placed a hold for them - Dawn K 21:53 Oct 15 (2)
  - these are the 8 edisodes they have out so far... - stef in colorado 23:32 Oct 15 (1)
    - Wow, thanks! I didn't know about any except the first two. I just put them in Netflix queue! (nt) - Janie 14:00 Oct 16 (0)

Anna, which literature selections did you choose for TOG Year 3? (nt) - Andee 15:25 Oct 15 (3)

Not Anna, but...(m) - Kathleen 15:56 Oct 15 (1)
- Thanks so much for the recommendations--narrowing down the list is such a challenge for me. (nt) - Andee 18:11 Oct 16 (0)
Andee... - Anna 15:38 Oct 15 (0)

Any experience or advice with math competitions such as MathCounts, Math Olympiad or others? TIA. nt - FloridaLisa 12:52 Oct 15 (3)

Re: Any experience or advice with math competitions such as MathCounts, Math Olympiad or others? TIA. nt - Susie in NC 16:24 Oct 15 (0)
This is our third year with Math Olympiad... - Anne/PA 13:29 Oct 15 (1)
- A couple of questions. (m) - FloridaLisa 21:16 Oct 18 (0)

Art of Problem Solving or Jacobs Mathematics: A Human Endeavor? (m) - FloridaLisa 12:51 Oct 15 (2)

Re: Art of Problem Solving or Jacobs Mathematics: A Human Endeavor? (m) - stef in colorado 15:57 Oct 15 (1)
- I agree. My ds enjoyed the courses offered by AOPS during 8th & 9th grades. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 19:21 Oct 16 (0)

I was looking at the omnibus samples, is a session supposed to be completed in a day? Thank you nt - Quiver0f10 8:46 Oct 15 (4)

I spoke with a teacher at Veritas...... - Zoraida 15:40 Oct 17 (1)
- Thanks, this sounds more doable for us nt - Quiver0f10 17:52 Oct 17 (0)
Re: I was looking at the omnibus samples, is a session supposed to be completed in a day? Thank you nt - Schmittgirlz 10:18 Oct 15 (0)
I bought Omnibus I, but haven't used it yet, but went to VP's Teacher Training Seminar this summer in Lancaster, PA (m) - Michelle in MO 10:15 Oct 15 (0)

Do any of you use a testing/grading service for h.s.? I'm thinking of.... - Donna A. 0:50 Oct 15 (2)

Re: Do any of you use a testing/grading service for h.s.? I'm thinking of.... - Kathleen 2:37 Oct 15 (1)
- Thank you, Kathleen! (nt) - Donna A. 23:57 Oct 15 (0)

What constitutes an "Honors" class in a public/private High School? - CynthiaOK 22:13 Oct 14 (7)

Followup Question: Is "Honors" equivalent to "AP"? (nt) - CynthiaOK 15:31 Oct 16 (1)
- No, a level below. nm - Taz & storm's Mom 19:22 Oct 16 (0)
Re: What constitutes an "Honors" class in a public/private High School? - AEinMd 22:30 Oct 15 (1)
- AP English classes teach how to analuze literature & write essays based on the AP teaching materials I own. nm - Taz & storm's Mom 13:01 Oct 16 (0)
Have you poked around collegeboard.com to see what they say about AP courses? nt - Anna 15:47 Oct 15 (0)
...private High School...(m) - Andee 12:22 Oct 15 (0)
There is no standard for what makes an class honors... - Paz 7:45 Oct 15 (0)

Anyone have students take the National Latin Exam??? - Brenda in MA 21:29 Oct 14 (9)

Yes, my son had gone through the Latin Primer series books and he did well on the test. (nt) - Regena in KY 18:45 Oct 15 (0)
Yes, it was a very good experience for us last year... - Anne/PA 6:28 Oct 15 (6)
- Intro To Latin -- what program did you use at home to prepare? was this LC1 ? - LH 11:48 Oct 15 (5)
  - Primarily we've used the Cambridge and Oxford programs over the years... - Anne/PA 13:25 Oct 15 (4)
    - Thanks, Anne. More - Taz & Storm's Mom 12:58 Oct 16 (0)
    - Anne, I am so glad to read your post. Which would you recommend m - Laurie in ON 21:41 Oct 15 (2)
      - Oxford Latin versus Cambridge Latin... - Anne/PA 6:02 Oct 16 (1)
        
        Anne - thank you very much! I think I'll check the scope & sequence of each. I'd really like my girls to be able to do the NLE, and I think it will mean a switch to one of these books. nt - Laurie in ON 14:23 Oct 16 (0)
Yes! We certainly do...(m) - Valerie in SC 22:21 Oct 14 (0)

Any online samples of Omnibus? Thanks nt - Quiver0f10 19:53 Oct 14 (2)

Yes, for volume II...(m) - Kathleen 20:03 Oct 14 (1)
- Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 8:39 Oct 15 (0)

What are positive motivators you've used to help your dc with self-motivation? nm - Peggy 17:11 Oct 14 (4)

I guess I am an ogre... - MamaBess 21:28 Oct 14 (1)
- From a Fellow Ogress - Jenny in Florida 10:35 Oct 15 (0)
We use a big Monopoly board that I printed from (m) - Christy in TN 17:37 Oct 14 (1)
- I should proof read before I post. I really do know the difference between there and their ... - Christy in TN 17:38 Oct 14 (0)

Preparing for High School - Call Me Cordelia 16:23 Oct 14 (2)

I'm so glad I... - Taz & Storm's Mom 12:51 Oct 16 (0)
I am so glad we... - Anna 9:09 Oct 15 (0)

To add a classical language or not. Please help! (cross posted on K-G curriculum board.) - Taz & Storm's Mom 16:11 Oct 14 (2)

I wouldn't drop Spanish in favor of Latin in *your* situation - Moira in MA 18:32 Oct 14 (1)
- TY, Moira. I'll stick with my... - Taz & storm's Mom 12:17 Oct 16 (0)

What should we read for a historical background for Genesis?... - Nan in Mass 14:50 Oct 14 (1)

I love the Holman Bible Atlas. Also, Ruth Beechick has 2 books that are good... - karenciavo 14:58 Oct 14 (0)

Would you give your student an F? - Dooley 10:19 Oct 14 (18)

Does she know how to write or know what she is suppose to do? - Jan P. 23:52 Oct 16 (0)
Lots of **IF**'s on this one, but here are just a two...(m) - Andee 11:46 Oct 15 (0)
I find the "F" to be the easy way out. sm - FruitLoops 9:04 Oct 15 (2)
- I disagree with a few points - Quiver0f10 10:00 Oct 15 (1)
  - I overgeneralized a bit, but on many points I see your perspective and agree also. :) nm - FruitLoops 17:44 Oct 15 (0)
I just sat my 10th grader down this week and told him the grade he earns/deserves is the grade he gets. he is old enough to be responsible for his own grades, so yes I'd give her an F nt - Quiver0f10 17:46 Oct 14 (1)
- I agree.nt - Tracey 18:35 Oct 14 (0)
No, I'd work on organizational skills & study habits. nm - Taz & Storm's Mom 16:36 Oct 14 (0)
no, but I have recently used other means to ensure that the work gets done (m) - Sandy C. 16:15 Oct 14 (0)
I didn't give letter grades... - Janet in WA 15:41 Oct 14 (0)
I think you'll find....but... - Pamela 14:51 Oct 14 (0)
I have on very rare occasion... - MamaBess 14:29 Oct 14 (1)
- PS. In our house we have a saying... - MamaBess 14:31 Oct 14 (0)
I am working this out right now. I have never given grades - Faith in VA 14:08 Oct 14 (0)
I've given an occasional F, but . . . - Jenny in Florida 12:43 Oct 14 (0)
I've been there somewhat. - lamb 11:13 Oct 14 (0)
What would be the purpose? - LH 10:48 Oct 14 (0)
Re: Yes.I have given F`s.nt - Tracey 10:31 Oct 14 (0)

Lial's BCM & ALgebra vs. TT Pre-algebra & Algebra - m - StaceyinLA 9:05 Oct 14 (3)

Re: Lial's BCM & ALgebra vs. TT Pre-algebra & Algebra - m - LuAnne 15:43 Oct 14 (0)
chiming in... - Valerie (TX) 13:28 Oct 14 (0)
Regarding Lial's... - Anna 9:15 Oct 14 (0)

What is Omnibus? -nt - Call Me Cordelia 8:09 Oct 14 (2)

It is a Biblical and classical civilizations course... - karenciavo 9:54 Oct 14 (1)
- Thank you!! - Debra in CO 13:26 Oct 14 (0)

Can anyone explain how to come up with the correct significant figures when working math problems in chemistry or physics? We can never seem to get it right! Thanks!(nt) - Sabrina 21:26 Oct 13 (2)

one of the big problems - moira 3:18 Oct 14 (1)
- Thank you, Moira! That was very helpful! (nt) - Sabrina 17:38 Oct 14 (0)

Need ideas for a history spine to cover medieval, Renaissance, and Reformation (m) - Mary in GA 20:10 Oct 13 (7)

Well these are awfully easy but... - Heather in VA 20:33 Oct 13 (

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