High School and Self-Education Board

New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Oct 24 (0)

Update on enrolling my 9th grader in ps... - Diana in OR 22:16 Oct 24 (1)

P.S. I listed a lot of high school curriculum on the Sale Swap board today. User name: wuttadeal nt - Diana in OR 22:17 Oct 24 (0)

looking for reviews of Oak Meadow high school curricula ... - AngieW in Texas 20:52 Oct 24 (0)

0,5 credit in economics is required by our umbrella school. What should I use? Let's go for low stress, okay? nt - Kelli in TN 19:42 Oct 24 (2)

Maybe PASS book ? link - lh 20:31 Oct 24 (0)
Re: 0,5 credit in economics is required by our umbrella school. What should I use? Let's go for low stress, okay? nt - Pam L 20:04 Oct 24 (0)

I'm frustrated with the search engine (GOOGLE) on this website. - Jan P. 18:11 Oct 24 (2)

There are two ways I do it. - Claire 19:18 Oct 24 (0)
I would love to know the answer to this. I have the very same problem. nt - Tina in ME 19:16 Oct 24 (0)

StaceyL in Canada, Literary Lessons from the Lord of the Rings question - Jan P. 18:07 Oct 24 (2)

Hi Jan...This is what I dug up in response to someone else.... - St 19:22 Oct 24 (1)
- Thanks for response! - Jan P. 20:37 Oct 24 (0)

Senior pictures... need ideas... - mom2abcd 17:54 Oct 24 (2)

Re: Senior pictures... need ideas... - percytruffle 18:18 Oct 24 (1)
- Thanks! Very nice. Anyone with a boy have some to share? nt - mom2abcd 18:27 Oct 24 (0)

Vocabulary from Classical Roots, anyone using this? Do you mind.... - Yolanda 15:49 Oct 24 (4)

We are pretty low key with it..... - Kelli in TN 18:18 Oct 24 (0)
Actually, we found it pretty simple to use (m) - Michelle in MO 16:20 Oct 24 (1)
- We also combine CR and WW 3000 - Schmittgirz 16:34 Oct 24 (0)
We've used this program successfully for 4 years. The answer key to the exercises in the book and the test book must be purchased separately. It really is very simple to use and my kids look forward to the weeks we have vocabulary scheduled :) nt - Cassie 16:13 Oct 24 (0)

Chemistry Questions - Chelsea in tn 14:24 Oct 24 (0)

OK-so, tell me I'm not crazy. My ds is in the middle of module 6 in Apologia Biology, and - SusanAR 13:38 Oct 24 (4)

I have an inexpensive suggestion... - Ang in TX 16:21 Oct 24 (2)
- BJU Biology. - Jan P. 18:17 Oct 24 (0)
- Re: I have an inexpensive suggestion... - SusanAR 16:42 Oct 24 (0)
You're not crazy! 8*) - Schmittgirlz 14:15 Oct 24 (0)

Those who suggest doing Government during an election year, do you require - Lori in tx(who is full of questions today) 13:06 Oct 24 (0)

Dtr needs to retake test for Teaching Textbks Alg 2, nd online sources for Q/A (m) - 74Heaven 13:01 Oct 24 (2)

Ideas... - Jann in TX 15:29 Oct 24 (1)
- Thank you very much I'm off to start at math.com nt - 74Heaven 21:54 Oct 24 (0)

Copper Sulfate & Copper (II) Sulfate -- is this the samething? Can they be used interchangeably in chemistry experiments? nt - ereks mom 11:50 Oct 24 (4)

Some answers (sm) - Lisa in the UP of MI 12:19 Oct 24 (1)
- Thank you! nt - ereks mom 17:53 Oct 24 (0)
Also potassium iodide & potassium iodate -- interchangeable? We're out of the iodIDE & Home Training Tools only lists iodATE. nt - ereks mom 11:55 Oct 24 (1)
- Just guessing at in answer to my own question -- Is iodide a solution & iodate the powder form (add water) to make a solution?? nt - ereks mom, who *barely * made a B in high school chemistry 11:58 Oct 24 (0)

So some Math u See questions - lori in tx 10:47 Oct 24 (8)

The honors books are worth getting - Ruth in Canada 15:29 Oct 24 (3)
- Ruth, are the lessons/ exercises in the honours books to be used individually, after corresponding lessons in the regular book, or all in one group after the student finishes the regular book?-nt - StaceyL in Canada 19:28 Oct 24 (1)
  - ohh that a great question too nt - lori in tx 19:56 Oct 24 (0)
- So are they mostly word problems or - lori in tx 16:36 Oct 24 (0)
MUS Geometry - Dawn in MI 12:47 Oct 24 (0)
I just dreamt about this last night. for real. - Jodi-FL 11:47 Oct 24 (0)
Re: So some Math u See questions - Pam L 10:51 Oct 24 (0)
Re: So some Math u See questions - Des 10:51 Oct 24 (0)

Ladies, me again...feeling frustrated... - StaceyL in Canada 9:12 Oct 24 (9)

I'm going through the same thing with my girls. - Jan P. 17:59 Oct 24 (0)
To get to the bare bones... - Ang in TX 16:50 Oct 24 (0)
Re: Ladies, me again...feeling frustrated... - Veronica in VA 14:56 Oct 24 (0)
Thoughts from someone with no experience :-) - Phyllis in Canada 12:00 Oct 24 (1)
- Thanks, Phyllis, this was helpful... - StaceyL in Canada 19:15 Oct 24 (0)
Stacey, first let me say you are in my prayers - Chris in CA 11:06 Oct 24 (1)
- Thanks, Chris; you're right... - StaceyL in Canada 11:15 Oct 24 (0)
Stacy I wish I had some advice, but I will just keep you uplifted in prayer nt - Des 10:48 Oct 24 (0)
Correction: son #2 is gr 10, not gr 2.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:03 Oct 24 (0)

Those who have used Speed Reading 4 Kids, can you help me? (m) - DB in NJ 8:25 Oct 24 (1)

My manual from George is 103 pages. nt - Beth in sw WA 12:13 Oct 24 (0)

Prayer request for dh again---surgery tomorrow! (m) - Michelle in MO 8:13 Oct 24 (4)

Praying here as well nt - Chris in CA 11:07 Oct 24 (0)
Michelle, been thinking of you; will pray.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 9:23 Oct 24 (0)
I'll be praying for your dh! (nt) - Jan in MO 9:02 Oct 24 (0)
Definitely will be praying--please post when you get back!(nm) - Deb in PA 8:24 Oct 24 (0)

Last year, my children went to about 30 hours of art co op (m) - 74Heaven 7:57 Oct 24 (1)

Re: Last year, my children went to about 30 hours of art co op (m) - Pam L 10:55 Oct 24 (0)

What have you used for government? nt - Happy 6:58 Oct 24 (6)

I used the free PASS book online, ordered the TE and - momof10 14:24 Oct 24 (0)
Made up our own: Idiot's Guide (as rec. by SWB) + original source documents. - Beth S 13:35 Oct 24 (0)
Abeka for one and Notgrass currently with 2. We prefer the Notgrass nt - Quiver0f10 7:52 Oct 24 (3)
- Would love to hear more. Why did you prefer the Notgrass over Abeka? I'm looking for... - ereks mom 12:32 Oct 24 (2)
  - Re: Would love to hear more. Why did you prefer the Notgrass over Abeka? I'm looking for... - Quiver0f10 13:58 Oct 24 (1)
    - Thank you. I don't really want "meaty" for my already-too-busy ds. And I like the price of the ABeka. : ) Thanks again. nt - ereks mom 17:56 Oct 24 (0)

What kind of project would you give a kid to learn how to use Excel? - mooooom 5:45 Oct 24 (13)

Teacher Created Resources has a book with CD.... - Ellen moving to VA 14:51 Oct 24 (0)
Kids? I'm just now learning this myself using required book that dd used in college. nt - Anna 11:18 Oct 24 (0)
Consider the online tutorials offered free through Microsoft. - outtamyshell 10:30 Oct 24 (0)
Okay--now how would I even know that my children need to learn this? Or other computer programs?? Help!--nt - StaceyL (technologically challneged) in Canada 10:20 Oct 24 (2)
- Stacey -- don't feel left out. :o) My ds and I *just* learned how to graph on Excel this week. (m) - FloridaLisa 11:44 Oct 24 (0)
- Area high schools have a one year !! computer skills class.... - Laurel in CA 10:35 Oct 24 (0)
Science lab data. (m) - Jane in NC 10:01 Oct 24 (0)
I came up w/ a Geography project for my dc 12 m - Beth in sw WA 9:29 Oct 24 (0)
Re: What kind of project would you give a kid to learn how to use Excel? - AndyJoy 9:18 Oct 24 (0)
How about a budget? nt - Quiver0f10 8:04 Oct 24 (0)
Calculate GPA - DollyM 6:40 Oct 24 (0)
Some ideas.. - Jana(NC) 6:20 Oct 24 (0)
Christmas Card list - LoriM 6:00 Oct 24 (0)

Question for current or former "Inklings" parents...please? (sm) - Valerie(TX) 5:31 Oct 24 (11)

Valerie and Dawn---so glad you posted. My daughter is relieved not to be the only challenged and especially finding this book difficult! Thanks for sharing. nm - Janet 19:21 Oct 24 (0)
We've been treading a lot to keep our heads above water but I think Williams has successfully kept our heads completely under water. r/o please - Janet 14:09 Oct 24 (1)
- Hmmm... - Valerie(TX) 14:35 Oct 24 (0)
Sympathy here, Valerie.... - Dawn in MI 12:30 Oct 24 (2)
- Agreeing with you about "hanging in there"...(m) - Kathleen 13:38 Oct 24 (0)
- Thoughts.... - Valerie(TX) 12:58 Oct 24 (0)
Re: Descent Into Hell...(m) - Kathleen 7:28 Oct 24 (4)
- Meant to add...(m) - Kathleen 7:41 Oct 24 (3)
  - Thank you, Kathleen! - Valerie(TX) 13:07 Oct 24 (1)
    - You're welcome...(m) - Kathleen 13:59 Oct 24 (0)
  - Thanks for this link, Kathleen! I've bookmarked it for my son to read. (nt) - Dawn in MI 12:31 Oct 24 (0)

American History for High School, which curr. do like the best.... - Yolanda 19:49 Oct 23 (7)

My dd really enjoyed using the Notgrass last year. We especially liked the documents, speeches and poetry books. nt - Rebecca in TN 19:07 Oct 24 (0)
We are enjoying Notgrass Exploring America - Quiver0f10 7:54 Oct 24 (3)
- Re: We are enjoying Notgrass Exploring America - Yoland 14:22 Oct 24 (2)
  - LOL we plan to use the WH next year. nt - Quiver0f10 15:14 Oct 24 (1)
    - LOL, nice!:) nm - Yolanda 19:08 Oct 24 (0)
Have you looked at Trisms? They have a series... - Linda in NM 5:51 Oct 24 (1)
- Be aware, though, that TRISMS covers U.S. History *in the context of World History* AND it does NOT cover U.S. History from 1750-1850, so you would have to supplement for that. nt - ereks mom 9:54 Oct 24 (0)

Stacey L RE: Biology links.... - Mommyfaithe 18:02 Oct 23 (1)

Thankyou.--nt. - StaceyL in Canada 9:24 Oct 24 (0)

For those with students interested in art... - percytruffle 16:02 Oct 23 (34)

Thanks for all of this! I showed it to my dd who's interested in art school; we were just talking about taking risks in art. nt - Laurel in CA 10:36 Oct 24 (1)
- Re: Thanks for all of this! I showed it to my dd who's interested in art school; we were just talking about taking risks in art. nt - percytruffle 13:48 Oct 24 (0)
Lisa, I so admire you and what you do. You're amazing!--nt - StaceyL in Canada 9:25 Oct 24 (1)
- Awe shucks, thanks Stacey. That was very nice of you to say. :-) nt - percytruffle 18:27 Oct 24 (0)
I love your son's art, Lisa. A glimpse at art school... - LoriM 5:55 Oct 24 (9)
- In my college drawing class... - Nan in Mass 6:46 Oct 24 (2)
  - Yes, I think that's it precisely - LoriM 6:57 Oct 24 (0)
  - Oh, and... - Nan in Mass 6:52 Oct 24 (0)
- Your dd's experience is exactly why Lou dropped out of college and went to an art school. I'm not saying she should drop out, just pointing out it is not uncommon. nt - karenciavo 6:24 Oct 24 (3)
  - And same experiences compelled by dh to drop the art major (before his GPA was completely trashed) and switch to a philosophy major. He also basically moved into the campus New Media Center for the next four years where he taught himself and later others (including the graphic design majors). nt - Jami in TX 9:26 Oct 24 (1)
    - Insert "the" before "same" and switch "by" to "my". :-) nt - Jami in TX 9:31 Oct 24 (0)
  - Yes, and that is complicated - LoriM 6:51 Oct 24 (0)
- Re: I love your son's art, Lisa. A glimpse at art school... - percytruffle 6:15 Oct 24 (1)
  - How sweet! - LoriM 6:49 Oct 24 (0)
Could a first year art student pick up Senior High Book 1 and begin? - karenciavo 4:20 Oct 24 (1)
- Re: Could a first year art student pick up Senior High Book 1 and begin? - percytruffle 4:56 Oct 24 (0)
Wow! Your son does nice work, Lisa! :o) nm - LisaNY 17:16 Oct 23 (16)
- Thanks, Lisa - percytruffle 17:23 Oct 23 (15)
  - Let him know I chimed in as well. Just lovely and I'm a little jealous. - Barb F in AZ 17:42 Oct 23 (14)
    - Barb, I was one of those head ones to until...(m) - Heather in Savannah 19:35 Oct 23 (13)
      - Yes! Yes! Yes!... - Nan in Mass 5:08 Oct 24 (12)
        
        I agree - percytruffle 5:26 Oct 24 (11)
        
        Why does something have to be divergent... (m) - Kathleen 11:06 Oct 24 (10)
        
        Re: Why does something have to be divergent... (m) - percytruffle 11:17 Oct 24 (3)
        
        Okay, makes sense...(m) - Kathleen 12:00 Oct 24 (2)
        
        Re: Okay, makes sense...(m) - percytruffle 12:19 Oct 24 (1)
        
        I'm a Schaeffer fan, too, and I agree with you. (nt) - Kathleen 12:28 Oct 24 (0)
        
        Hmm... - Nan in Mass 11:14 Oct 24 (5)
        
        Commander Data of Star Trek fame?nt - percytruffle 12:20 Oct 24 (4)
        
        Yup - usually, I don't bother about definitions of things... - Nan in Mass 12:40 Oct 24 (3)
        
        Re: Yup - usually, I don't bother about definitions of things... - percytruffle 13:40 Oct 24 (2)
        
        It certainly has lead to lots of good discussions in our household ;) nm - Nan in Mass 18:16 Oct 24 (1)
        
        And if I'd remembered my audience, I wouldn't have dragged in Data LOL. ;) nm - Nan in Mass 18:19 Oct 24 (0)
Re: For those with students interested in art... - percytruffle 16:05 Oct 23 (0)

Which study guides do you recommend for preparing for the SAT II Biology? - SusanAR 15:13 Oct 23 (2)

If you have a good bookstore nearby, let your dc browse around and choose thw TWO that seem best to him/her. nt - Gwen in VA 10:05 Oct 24 (0)
My dd use Barron's, but I can't say its better or worse than other choices, nt - cindyb/stl 6:53 Oct 24 (0)

how do you handle when your high schoolers just hate learning-and any thoughts on preparing daughters for college or not? - Jodi-FL 14:46 Oct 23 (10)

Jodi, we've found some relief from some of what you complain about with (m) - 74Heaven 9:41 Oct 24 (1)
- thanks, I wish we had more co-op options for high school around here - Jodi-FL 11:53 Oct 24 (0)
I agree with Janet and Janet, college prep is also life prep, but I also think you need to try to reach their hearts somehow... - karenciavo 3:45 Oct 24 (2)
- I hated high school, but always loved to learn - Jodi-FL 11:54 Oct 24 (0)
- Just wanted to say... - Nan in Mass 5:14 Oct 24 (0)
I don't view a "college prep" high school education as being just about preparing to go to college... - Janet in WA 16:18 Oct 23 (3)
- thanks-we'll stick to our philosophy of college prep as well. (nt) - Jodi-FL 11:56 Oct 24 (0)
- I'm with you - for 3 of my 4 kids doing full college prep is NOT an option (more) - JFS in IL 6:12 Oct 24 (1)
  - And then you get one who is being a plumber saying he wants to college... - Nan in Mass 11:09 Oct 24 (0)
For what it's worth . . . - JanOH 16:07 Oct 23 (0)

Would like your experienced opinions on R&S Grammar for 7th grade.... - Rhondabee 13:44 Oct 23 (11)

Re: Would like your experienced opinions on R&S Grammar for 7th grade.... - Denise in NE 17:45 Oct 24 (0)
R&S is great for grammar, but I prefer... - Sandy in Indy 13:37 Oct 24 (0)
I don't think R&S is sufficient for writing. - Laura K (NC) 18:11 Oct 23 (1)
- Well, ya know, that makes sense, and makes me feel much better!... - Rhondabee 18:53 Oct 23 (0)
BTDT... - MIch elle 16:26 Oct 23 (2)
- That would go with our history, but.... - Rhondabee 18:09 Oct 23 (1)
  - I understand but.. - MIch elle 7:33 Oct 24 (0)
I felt similar the year we used R&S 7 - Jodi-FL 14:50 Oct 23 (2)
- Thank you - yes, I found more prompts than I can use! (sm) .... - Rhondabee 16:30 Oct 23 (1)
  - we did not continue after that year - Jodi-FL 18:28 Oct 23 (0)
I should have said, "especially in re: to writing" - sorry! nt - Rhondabee 13:59 Oct 23 (0)

POLL: If your kid applied to a competitve college, how many places did they apply to? - Osmosis Mom 13:03 Oct 23 (5)

Dd applied to 7; ds is applying to 7 (m) - Gwen in VA 10:12 Oct 24 (1)
- Hmm, interesting. I just read yesterday at MIT's website - Osmosis Mom 10:28 Oct 24 (0)
8 schools<nt> - rachel in mi 6:40 Oct 24 (0)
Free online Thomas Sowell book discusses this... - Janice H 17:13 Oct 23 (0)
Well, ds is junior, but our plan is for a couple safe bet schools and probably 4 or 5 additional tougher ones....one is a REAL stretch! LOL nt - Sharon in MD 13:31 Oct 23 (0)

Trig suggestions Please! I have a little problem (m) - ChurchPat of the Manor 11:21 Oct 23 (8)

We're doing Ask Dr. Callahan for similar reasons... - Tiff 10:40 Oct 24 (0)
I'm looking at MUS Trig (recently retitled PreCalculus & updated with a few more lessons) for my ds. nt - ereks mom 9:56 Oct 24 (0)
Singaporemath.com lists two programs - Carole in DE 13:04 Oct 23 (0)
I know nothing about it, but - Hoggirl 11:42 Oct 23 (4)
- I would 2nd the recommendation... - Brenda in MA 12:21 Oct 23 (3)
  - Brenda, a question. (m) - FloridaLisa 13:32 Oct 23 (2)
    - Re: Brenda, a question. (m) - Brenda in MA 17:11 Oct 23 (1)
      - This is our experience so far as well - percytruffle 17:21 Oct 23 (0)

Standard Deviants programs do you like them, are they worth the $'s - Mrs. Readsalot 7:58 Oct 23 (10)

Some of them are available on the standard United Streaming option, plus a lot more are on the - momof10 8:41 Oct 24 (0)
Netflix used to have quite a few of these. Also as suggested, try the library, and do try United Streaming if you subscribe (link inside) - Barb F in AZ 17:32 Oct 23 (0)
I suggest trying them first - percytruffle 16:22 Oct 23 (0)
Well, I wouldn't BUY them, but I get the Shakespeare DVDs for introduction - DollyM 13:32 Oct 23 (1)
- Ditto this! They were great prep for the Teaching Company lectures we are doing now! (nt) - Tiff 10:43 Oct 24 (0)
Have you tried inter-loan library? nt - MIch elle 10:44 Oct 23 (1)
- this is what we do. My kids really enoy them. (nt) - Jodi-FL 14:51 Oct 23 (0)
We've enjoyed the geography DVD (m) - CynthiaOK 8:03 Oct 23 (1)
- We used Algebra and Physics - Sandra in NC 8:12 Oct 23 (0)
Standard Deviants Algebra - Sandra in NC 8:03 Oct 23 (0)

CynthiaOK, I posted below about nurse anesthetist. (nm) - Deb in PA 6:02 Oct 23 (7)

Re: CynthiaOK, I posted below about nurse anesthetist. (nm) - CynthiaOK 6:38 Oct 23 (6)
- How much do nurse anesthetists make? Surely not more than a pharmacist? - mom2abcd 16:42 Oct 23 (4)
  - Much depends on your geographic location (m) - CynthiaOK 19:07 Oct 23 (1)
    - I had no idea! Very interesting. I wonder how long a shortage will last? nt - mom2abcd 19:53 Oct 23 (0)
  - FWIW, here's info I googled. (m) - FloridaLisa 18:46 Oct 23 (0)
  - degree needed - Trish 18:02 Oct 23 (0)
- Re: CynthiaOK, I posted below about nurse anesthetist. (nm) - FloridaLisa 7:30 Oct 23 (0)

what would you recommend for a computer science course? - AngieW in Texas 20:54 Oct 22 (12)

Re: what would you recommend for a computer science course? - Pam L 10:58 Oct 24 (0)
what I'm looking for ... - AngieW in Texas 14:53 Oct 23 (0)
Piggybacking: Jan in MO, a question please... - Deb in PA 9:01 Oct 23 (5)
- Not Jan, but... (m) - Lisa in the UP of MI 11:33 Oct 23 (2)
  - Also, don't forget math! (m) - Lisa in the UP of MI 11:38 Oct 23 (1)
    - Thanks, Lisa, for the good info. Yup, we're set for math(m) - Deb in PA 12:43 Oct 23 (0)
- C++ should serve your son fine (m) - Jan in MO 9:17 Oct 23 (1)
  - Jan, thanks so much for your reply (m) - Deb in PA 9:27 Oct 23 (0)
Are you looking for a programming class, a basic "Intro to Computers" type class or something else (m) - Jan in MO 7:31 Oct 23 (3)
- Jan, would you please post (m) - Sandra in FL 7:44 Oct 23 (2)
  - I'll ask my dd if she still has the bookmark for the HTML course (m) - Jan in MO 8:30 Oct 23 (1)
    - Java book I like - Ruth in Canada 9:41 Oct 23 (0)

looking for world geography supplement for 10th and 11th grades ... - AngieW in Texas 20:52 Oct 22 (1)

Abeka's is for 9th gr but I would not hesitate to use it for gr 10-12. In fact, I am using it for dd in gr 12. nt - Anna 7:13 Oct 23 (0)

Grammar help - mom2jrcsc 20:22 Oct 22 (1)

Re: Grammar help - Erin 4:11 Oct 23 (0)

Deb in Pa: Thank you very much for the link. It did help. nt - PamJH 20:07 Oct 22 (1)

You're very welcome. (nm) - Deb in PA 6:00 Oct 23 (0)

Can anyone recommend a health curriculum from a Christian perspective??? nt - Praisefor3 18:09 Oct 22 (5)

We're going to use Abeka, but her Apologia Adv. Biology covers most of the material IMO. nt - Beth S 13:37 Oct 24 (0)
SOS High School Health - Good program - painless - highly recommended. nt - Amy K in TX 12:37 Oct 23 (0)
Total Health for High School....nt - Kelly in VA 18:15 Oct 22 (2)
- Would I need the student text AND the teacher text AND the quiz book??nt - Praisefor3 18:40 Oct 22 (1)
  - I just bought the student text....nt - Kelly in VA 4:27 Oct 23 (0)

How do you count hours toward high school credit? more - PamJH 15:44 Oct 22 (5)

Are you giving a credit for grammar only? - Deb in PA 15:58 Oct 22 (4)
- No. We have composition in there, too. I'm just wondering if the hours have to add up to 120 for an entire credit to be given. m - PamJH 17:04 Oct 22 (3)
  - Well, it is really up to you to determine (Jean in WI, hope you don't mind the link inside :-) - Deb in PA 18:39 Oct 22 (2)
    - A thought... - StaceyL in Canada 10:21 Oct 23 (1)
      - :::Nodding::: Yep, Stacy, my thoughts as well. - Barb F in AZ 17:38 Oct 23 (0)

OK. Foreign Language. What do you do when a kid is getting next to nothing except anguish out of foreign language study. - Janice in NJ 15:43 Oct 22 (18)

Foreign language may be optional. (more) - Dawn in MI 18:08 Oct 23 (1)
- I agree. Check with colleges. Severval of the ones dd is looking at don't have a foreign language requirement.... - Katia 9:46 Oct 24 (0)
Maybe Concordia Language Villages? Immersion & fun. nt - mom2abcd 17:03 Oct 23 (0)
my 11th grade daughter is experiencing the same anguish with Spanish right now (see above post) I'm wondering in your case - Jodi-FL 14:55 Oct 23 (0)
foreign language requirements - Trish 14:32 Oct 23 (0)
foreign language requirements - Trish 14:32 Oct 23 (0)
No advice, but.... - Kelli in TN 14:09 Oct 23 (0)
Re: OK. Foreign Language. What do you do when a kid is getting next to nothing except anguish out of foreign language study. - Melissa 10:54 Oct 23 (1)
- I don't think you can do ASL for a foreign language. If it were allowed, we would probably do it! nt - Kelli in TN 14:10 Oct 23 (0)
What about learning a language from his heritage? We will be putting aside Greek for Italian next year. nt - karenciavo 5:53 Oct 23 (0)
Assorted thoughts on foreign language study, etc. (m) - Jane in NC 4:53 Oct 23 (0)
Have you considered Latin? (m) - LisaNY 17:32 Oct 22 (0)
Maybe you should look into Rosetta Stone? It makes for a painless 'check off' the requirement foreign language. nt - Debbie in Ohio 17:25 Oct 22 (1)
- I second the Rosetta Stone suggestion. - Sandra in NC 6:37 Oct 23 (0)
Re: OK. Foreign Language. What do you do when a kid is getting next to nothing except anguish out of foreign language study. - Nancy 16:26 Oct 22 (0)
Just for your info, many of the colleges my kids looked at last year required foreign language in college in addition to high school. nt - Ria 16:19 Oct 22 (0)
It sounds like your boy is very bright; you have much to be proud of (m) - Michelle in MO 16:00 Oct 22 (0)
Well, here goes... - PamJH 15:49 Oct 22 (0)

Favorite Government curriculums and why you like them, please - Happy 14:21 Oct 22 (2)

I'm also in the market for a 1-semester government course, & I've heard good things about Notgrass. Would love for someone to compare it to ABeka. nt - ereks mom 9:58 Oct 24 (0)
We found Abeka's one semester government course very doable. (more) - Dawn in MI 7:14 Oct 24 (0)

HELP! Q re BJU Biology 9 Lab 4 (Photosynthesis) - DollyM 13:56 Oct 22 (4)

Oh, wait. Maybe I figured it out (m) - DollyM 13:59 Oct 22 (3)
- One more question: re the PLANT we'll use. - Dolly 14:02 Oct 22 (2)
  - Try the experiment out in advance! - Caron 17:52 Oct 22 (1)
    - We're photosynthesizing as I type. LOL - DollyM 13:34 Oct 23 (0)

Suggestions for beginning psychology resources? - SandyR 12:44 Oct 22 (1)

My dds used the David Myer book for psychology and took the AP exam (m) - Jan in MO 12:55 Oct 22 (0)

Lab reports? (m) - Jane in NC 11:20 Oct 22 (2)

Here is the format that we've decided to use for Physics this year. - Sharon in Md 18:45 Oct 22 (0)
College Lab Notebook (m) - Lisa in the UP of MI 11:51 Oct 22 (0)

A few questions about starting a transcript - txmom 11:12 Oct 22 (2)

It's really simple.... - Anna 11:46 Oct 22 (1)
- thanks a lot nm - txmom 12:18 Oct 22 (0)

Traditional logic vs. introduction to logic? - Angela in NC 9:56 Oct 22 (2)

Yes, sorry this question was a bit ignored. :o) If you'll search the boards, you will find this subject comes up often. (links) - FloridaLisa 8:02 Oct 24 (0)
since no one else has replied.... - Peela 2:02 Oct 24 (0)

Katia, I posted below on GED..nt - Laurie in CA 9:53 Oct 22 (1)

Thanks for posting up here :-) - Katia 11:42 Oct 22 (0)

Need composition/parenting help (m -- long) - Bethann 8:51 Oct 22 (8)

A suggestion.......don't know if it will help or not. - momof7 18:26 Oct 23 (1)
- Thanks for the suggestion...we'll look into it! nt - Valerie(TX) 5:10 Oct 24 (0)
I feel your pain. - Jan P. 13:58 Oct 22 (3)
- Oh, as for the deer in the headlights look ..... - Jan P. 14:09 Oct 22 (2)
  - Thank you, Jan P. (sm) - Bethann 12:47 Oct 23 (0)
  - Acch! Last word should be "helpful." nt - Jan P. 14:11 Oct 22 (0)
I am looking forward to seeing what advice/opinions you get - outtamyshell 9:49 Oct 22 (0)
Correction in last full paragraph-- "then move on and *end* the power..." - Bethann 8:53 Oct 22 (0)

Book report for high school (m) - CynthiaOK 7:23 Oct 22 (4)

Thanks both - I'll check to see which the teacher wants. Both sites are very helpful (nt) - CynthiaOK 9:53 Oct 22 (0)
Are you sure they don't want a book review rather than a book report... - Deb in PA 7:52 Oct 22 (1)
- Re: Are you sure they don't want a book review rather than a book report... - txmom2one 11:21 Oct 22 (0)
TOG has free samples of their Writing Aids and it includes book reports (link) - karenciavo 7:40 Oct 22 (0)

If you were trying to prep for both SAT and ACT would you buy separate prep books? - Sharon in MD 6:26 Oct 22 (4)

Thanks for the suggestions...sounds like books for both is the way to go. nt - Sharon in md 5:56 Oct 23 (0)
We used what our public library had. nt - Beth S 10:24 Oct 22 (0)
Prep books for ACT.....you can explore options on Amazon; Princeton's gets decent reviews.... - Jo 8:41 Oct 22 (0)
They are different, so I probably would get at least 1 to get the ins & outs of it. - K-FL 8:11 Oct 22 (0)

Quiverof10 - Hoggirl 5:56 Oct 22 (7)

Re: Quiverof10 - Quiver0f10 7:55 Oct 22 (6)
- well, - Hoggirl 8:49 Oct 22 (5)
  - Yes, I;d like the name because - Quiver0f10 8:57 Oct 22 (4)
    - try - Hoggirl 9:25 Oct 22 (3)
      - Thanks! This school looks pretty good. If I had 18K I could send the oldest 6 LOL nt - Quiver0f10 9:51 Oct 22 (2)
        
        one more FYI - Hoggirl 11:22 Oct 22 (1)
        
        That's great to know! I am going to call them and find out more info. My 9th grader would love to play basketball nt - Quiver0f10 11:37 Oct 22 (0)

Does anyone know how Veritas Academy (PA)--or the online Omnibus class--do the Omnibus tests? Specifically, Omnibus II? (m) - Michelle in MO 3:43 Oct 22 (23)

Re: Does anyone know how Veritas Academy (PA)--or the online Omnibus class--do the Omnibus tests? Specifically, Omnibus II? (m) - Julie 12:08 Oct 22 (13)
- Re: Does anyone know how Veritas Academy (PA)--or the online Omnibus class--do the Omnibus tests? Specifically, Omnibus II? (m) - Michelle in MO 14:46 Oct 22 (12)
  - Re: Does anyone know how Veritas Academy (PA)--or the online Omnibus class--do the Omnibus tests? Specifically, Omnibus II? (m) - Julie 5:00 Oct 23 (10)
    - list of "more mature" passages - Trish 5:55 Oct 23 (9)
      - Re: list of "more mature" passages - Julie 3:33 Oct 24 (0)
      - Re: list of "more mature" passages - Julie 7:06 Oct 23 (5)
        
        Julie, sorry if I missed it somewhere... but how are you preparing your dc? Thanks! nt - Beth in sw WA 14:36 Oct 23 (4)
        
        Re: Julie, sorry if I missed it somewhere... but how are you preparing your dc? Thanks! nt - Julie 15:35 Oct 23 (3)
        
        Julie, Thank you! m - Beth in sw WA 20:21 Oct 23 (2)
        
        Re: Julie, Thank you! m - Julie 3:30 Oct 24 (1)
        
        I'd rather just pay him to teach them! I am keenly aware of my skills/abilities (and lack thereof) :) Thanks, Julie. I will check it out though .nt - Beth in sw WA 9:42 Oct 24 (0)
      - Re: list of "more mature" passages - Julie 7:06 Oct 23 (1)
        
        thanks! - Trish 14:33 Oct 23 (0)
  - Re: Does anyone know how Veritas Academy (PA)--or the online Omnibus class--do the Omnibus tests? Specifically, Omnibus II? (m) - Julie 18:24 Oct 22 (0)
hi-jack, sorry OP... What did you use to prepare for Omnibus? What grade to begin series? Is it honors? Thanks! nt - Beth in sw WA 9:05 Oct 22 (4)
- Re: hi-jack, sorry OP... What did you use to prepare for Omnibus? What grade to begin series? Is it honors? Thanks! nt - Michelle in MO 11:21 Oct 22 (3)
  - Thank you! - Beth in sw WA 14:32 Oct 23 (0)
  - ITA your post-- excellent summary/review/advice. nt - Chris in VA 20:23 Oct 22 (0)
  - One more note (m) - Michelle in MO 11:42 Oct 22 (0)
Evaluations vs. exams - Trish 4:59 Oct 22 (3)
- Thank you, Trish (m) - Michelle in MO 5:39 Oct 22 (2)
  - What I did.. - Moira in MA 6:04 Oct 22 (1)
    - Re: What I did.. - Michelle in MO 7:41 Oct 22 (0)

My dd (nearly 14) has decided she wants to be a nanny. What can you suggest as a course of study.... - Anita 2:09 Oct 22 (10)

Send her to my house! We will take her- - Classic Mom 18:32 Oct 24 (0)
I trained to be a mom without knowing it - Laura K (NC) 20:37 Oct 22 (1)
- Thankyou, these are good thoughts.... - Anita 22:19 Oct 22 (0)
Thanks for the ideas, all.... - Anita 19:57 Oct 22 (0)
Here are some ideas...... - Ellen moving to VA 8:18 Oct 22 (0)
Lots of health & social skills, maybe? I've had friends (yrs ago) who did this. - K-FL 8:14 Oct 22 (0)
I can't answer your question but.... - Anna 5:21 Oct 22 (3)
- True - I still change my mind on what I'm going to be when I grow up ;) nt - Riverfront Headmistress 4:02 Oct 23 (0)
- This is what I do... - AnnieN 7:38 Oct 22 (1)
  - ARGH! **likelihood of **their** changing their minds... n/t - AnnieN 7:39 Oct 22 (0)

Lightning Lit- how do you like this program? Looking at LL7 and LL8 as well as the high school courses - opinions please.... nt - Tami in CA 23:25 Oct 21 (4)

Used LL7 and LL8, last year; we'll try a high school one next year... - Lori D. 9:34 Oct 22 (2)
- PS -- link to sample pages - Lori D. 9:41 Oct 22 (1)
  - Hmmm.. okay *here* is the link! - Lori D. 9:42 Oct 22 (0)
I like it, but I'm using it with a student who needs a basic intro to lit analysis. I don't know if someone who'd been doing it for a while would find it meaty enough. nt - Debbie in Ohio 5:33 Oct 22 (0)

How would SAT scores compare to Stanford or ITBS (ITED) scores? (m) - 74Heaven 21:57 Oct 21 (1)

These are different types of tests... - LaJuana 8:29 Oct 22 (0)

Schedule for Apologia Physical Science? - Bula Mama 19:01 Oct 21 (5)

Looks like what I needed. Thanks so much! nt - Bula Mama 11:10 Oct 22 (0)
Bula Mama, how are you and yours? It's good to see you! nt - Valerie(TX) 8:54 Oct 22 (1)
- Doing well.... - Bula Mama 11:09 Oct 22 (0)
www.donnayoung.org (link inside) - Cyrena 5:38 Oct 22 (0)
Re: Schedule for Apologia Physical Science? - Yolanda 19:14 Oct 21 (0)

Okay--can we do a basic gr 10 biology course sans dissections or microscope, or are those sine qua nons? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 16:02 Oct 21 (12)

We used Apologia Biology course with the Microscopy Labs - skipped the dissections... - Laurie 10:07 Oct 24 (0)
We have been doing lots of virtual labs... - Mommyfaithe 16:17 Oct 22 (1)
- Faithe, can you provide some links? TIA.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 10:22 Oct 23 (0)
We didn't do dissections with ds. - Jan P. 14:32 Oct 22 (0)
We did an amazing program this summer... - Danielle 7:50 Oct 22 (0)
We didn't do dissections; ds didn't want to and (m) - Martha in NM 5:40 Oct 22 (0)
Re: Okay--can we do a basic gr 10 biology course sans dissections or microscope, or are those sine qua nons? (m) - Veronica in VA 17:42 Oct 21 (0)
I've been purusing the Apologia site (as I avoid correcting papers)...and - Linda in NM 16:42 Oct 21 (0)
I'll tell you... After purchasing the blister microscope... - PamJH 16:40 Oct 21 (0)
Biology Labs On-Line - Carole in De 16:15 Oct 21 (2)
- Re: Biology Labs On-Line - StaceyL in Canada 16:29 Oct 21 (1)
  - Re: Biology Labs On-Line - Carole in DE 4:01 Oct 22 (0)

has anyone used Notgrass's Government program? - lori in tx 15:48 Oct 21 (6)

We are using this right now - Quiver0f10 5:43 Oct 22 (5)
- Jean another question - Lori in tx 7:08 Oct 22 (4)
  - I just looked in the book - Quiver0f10 7:58 Oct 22 (3)
    - So jean do you think it will be good for a 14yo - lori in tx 13:06 Oct 22 (2)
      - I do think it would be OK. It's challenging, but not too difficult. nt - Quiver0f10 15:26 Oct 22 (1)
        
        Great thank you so much! tn - lori in tx 15:58 Oct 22 (0)

Suggestions for a good 6th grade math course... more - Hot Lava Mama 13:55 Oct 21 (3)

Basic College Math by Lial, et al. (sm) - valerie(TX) 3:59 Oct 22 (0)
Re: Suggestions for a good 6th grade math course... more - Beth 18:09 Oct 21 (0)
ExcelMath.com it's self-checking and write-in too :-) - lh 14:09 Oct 21 (0)

Does anyone have a student aspiring to be a nurse anesthetist? - CynthiaOK 13:03 Oct 21 (1)

Nobody answered? I agree it is an incredible field... - Deb in PA 5:57 Oct 23 (0)

Shakespeare--movie or text first? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 12:22 Oct 21 (7)

Retelling, performance and/or film, reading (with audio) for us. (m) - MFS 19:25 Oct 22 (1)
- And after all of that, I forgot the link... - MFS 19:26 Oct 22 (0)
We do an intro, reading/audio, then movie - Happy 13:10 Oct 22 (0)
We usually read first but Shakespeare was meant to be watched... - Anna 6:48 Oct 22 (0)
We like listening to audio versions before the movie/play,nt - CindyB/STL 13:17 Oct 21 (0)
We found it best to read first. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 12:59 Oct 21 (0)
We always read first. - Jenny in Florida 12:31 Oct 21 (0)

Well, this is sort of homeschooling related -- Eagle Scout question (m) - Gwen in VA 12:19 Oct 21 (5)

Thank you all! I appreciate the websites and the personal stories. They have been very helpful! nt - Gwen in VA 7:08 Oct 22 (0)
I am giving a presentation on this to our local scour council... - nrg 17:03 Oct 21 (0)
My son is working on his project this fall.... - Rebecca in VA 16:41 Oct 21 (0)
Some of the scouts in our troop have done projects for - momof7 15:52 Oct 21 (0)
My son just finished his project... - Brenda in MA 15:05 Oct 21 (0)

SAT - Michella Bucley 11:53 Oct 21 (7)

Similar question but about the Reading /Writing component - MS 5:59 Oct 22 (1)
- I've been thinking about some of the Critical Thinking Press workbooks such as (m) - Martha in NM 5:54 Oct 24 (0)
same tune, sixth verse.... :) ....a good math strategy review before the SAT is worth every minute because (m) - Valerie(TX) 18:45 Oct 21 (3)
- Where do you get Rocket Review Revolution? I've heard about this several times now (m) - Michelle in MO 3:03 Oct 22 (2)
  - it is good for both the PSAT and SAT (m) - Valerie(TX) 4:02 Oct 22 (1)
    - Thanks, Valerie! I'll check it out on Amazon (m) - Michelle in MO 8:44 Oct 22 (0)
Yes, be aware that for must students... - Brenda in MA 15:07 Oct 21 (0)

Latin? - Rachel 11:51 Oct 21 (1)

What are you using now? nt - Peela 0:46 Oct 22 (0)

latin help - Jess 11:49 Oct 21 (2)

Cambridge has a correspondence course - Laura in China 16:50 Oct 21 (1)
- we use this and it is very doable. nt - Peela 0:47 Oct 22 (0)

need help with high school planning please.. we'll be starting Bibliplan soon 1600-1850 - Tina Duke 9:54 Oct 21 (0)

rhetoric - Amelie 9:26 Oct 21 (5)

There sure are a lot of names using your ISP. - Laura K (NC) 12:08 Oct 21 (4)
- Laura... - LaJuana 18:08 Oct 21 (2)
  - Not Laura, but... - genie 19:22 Oct 21 (1)
    - Thank you. I knew I had seen it somewhere. nt - LaJuana 19:43 Oct 21 (0)
- LOL nt - Quiver0f10 14:22 Oct 21 (0)

Logic - Annabelle 9:24 Oct 21 (0)

Latin program question (more) - Cassandra 7:00 Oct 21 (2)

So You Really Want To Learn Latin, from Galore Park - Laura in China 9:24 Oct 21 (0)
we have successfully used henle. nm - MelodyInTx 9:20 Oct 21 (0)

TOG, Omnibus...thoughts for logic stage? (m) - AnneD 6:43 Oct 21 (2)

Both of these would be very difficult to adapt for a secular study. Have you downloaded any samples? nt - karenciavo 4:44 Oct 22 (0)
Omnibus is not what you are looking for - MS 10:19 Oct 21 (0)

PSAT: Those who took it last year and were finalist... - Lora 6:21 Oct 21 (3)

Those who took it last year know if they are semi-finalist but not finalist yet (m) - Jan in MO 11:22 Oct 21 (2)
- Wow, Jan! You're a wealth of information! Where did you find this list? Thanks! (nt) - Michelle in MO 12:26 Oct 21 (0)
- Thanks! nt - Lora 11:51 Oct 21 (0)

Does anyone use two algebra curricula concurrently? - Elizabeth B. in NC 21:20 Oct 20 (5)

Thanks, ladies. Since no-one told me it's a crazy idea, we'll go ahead with it. :-) nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 13:47 Oct 22 (0)
Re: Does anyone use two algebra curricula concurrently? - Txmom 5:17 Oct 22 (0)
Re: Does anyone use two algebra curricula concurrently? - Yolanda 19:18 Oct 21 (0)
I'm using two algebra programs for my middle dd right now ... - AngieW in Texas 17:08 Oct 21 (0)
Anyone? There's a geometry question in my post, too... - Elizabeth B. in NC 14:10 Oct 21 (0)

Jackie in WY, I see you're to be Jackie in NE, m - Jami in TX 20:39 Oct 20 (3)

We'll be in the panhandle too..... - Jackie in WY 7:34 Oct 21 (2)
- Wow, it would be great if you two could meet up! m - Jami in TX 10:59 Oct 21 (1)
  - Sounds good! I'll be there sometime in Nov. nt - Jackie in WY 14:08 Oct 21 (0)

:( My ds scored a 12 on his ACT test...what can I use to help him bring that number up especially in English. - Judy 17:27 Oct 20 (11)

Did you use some sort of prep for the test? nm - Janet in WA 7:37 Oct 21 (0)
Was this a total shock or was it even close to what you expected? - momof7 4:58 Oct 21 (5)
- I'm not so sure that a student would be allowed special circumstances unless they have a paper trail to prove their disability. We're facing that now- no paper trail with learning challenged dd. nt - Anna 11:58 Oct 21 (4)
  - Did she have a formal diagnosis? - momof7 12:16 Oct 21 (3)
    - Have they tried and succeeded in getting ACT accomodations lately? (m) - Valerie(TX) 19:08 Oct 21 (1)
      - Thank you. That is excellent info. As for recently.....I have no idea. I asked 2-3 yrs ago when our oldest was getting ready to take the ACT - momof7 9:34 Oct 22 (0)
    - My understanding, and I may be wrong, is that you need a formal diagnosis with paper trail proof from a specialist. nt - Anna 13:42 Oct 21 (0)
What is his background in English? (m) - Michelle in MO 3:53 Oct 21 (0)
He just started the 11th grade. - Judy 20:08 Oct 20 (1)
- I would - Quiver0f10 6:21 Oct 21 (0)
What grade is he in? nt - Quiver0f10 17:43 Oct 20 (0)

Would you list a course as AP if the student didn't take the AP exam? - CynthiaOK 16:42 Oct 20 (3)

No--particularly in light of the audits that the College Board now demands. (m) - Jane in NC 16:48 Oct 20 (2)
- Re: No--particularly in light of the audits that the College Board now demands. (m) - CynthiaOK 12:06 Oct 21 (1)
  - I agree w/Cynthia (more) - Tokyomarie 14:56 Oct 22 (0)

How do you list math classes on a transcript (with syllabus) (m) - CynthiaOK 16:14 Oct 20 (2)

How about like this - Karen in CO 18:07 Oct 20 (1)
- Thanks. It helps to see it listed like that (nt) - CynthiaOK 12:07 Oct 21 (0)

What are honors classes? - Angela n NC 15:59 Oct 20 (15)

I think that the key to listing a course as and "Honors" course is... - LaJuana 17:17 Oct 21 (4)
- Public school offers "honors" for all grade levels; do you use your criteria for all grades or just 11th & 12th? - Angela in NC 9:53 Oct 22 (2)
  - I use... - LaJuana 19:40 Oct 22 (1)
    - Re: I use... - Angela in Nc 2:48 Oct 23 (0)
- Thank you for the definition. This is very helpful! nt - Valerie(TX) 4:09 Oct 22 (0)
I read our local ps' description (m) - Veronica 21:12 Oct 20 (6)
- Our ps also adds points to each test grade if it is an honors class. Never could quite figure that one out, but (m) - Veronica 21:16 Oct 20 (5)
  - Be aware that most college admissions offices eliminate the "honors" designations off of transcripts... - Bev in B'ville 4:05 Oct 21 (4)
    - Re: Be aware that most college admissions offices eliminate the "honors" designations off of transcripts... - LaJuana 17:22 Oct 21 (1)
      - That's exactly what I'm doing/going to do with my dc....Give a good description of the course, a grade and let the colleges weight them if they choose.....nm - Bev in B'ville 4:08 Oct 24 (0)
    - Well, I knew that, this was more for getting her placed in the correct classes at the ps (m) - Veronica 8:08 Oct 21 (1)
      - I just meant..... - Bev in B'ville 15:08 Oct 21 (0)
I called one class honors - Susan in IL 18:34 Oct 20 (0)
We didn't list any classes as honors (m) - Gwen in VA 17:28 Oct 20 (0)
In a traditional setting... - Jane in NC 17:02 Oct 20 (0)

Handwriting - Yolanda 15:48 Oct 20 (6)

I'm remediating handwriting now with daily exercises also... - Sue in St Pete 19:24 Oct 21 (0)
I have my bad handwriter do handwriting practice daily... - Peela 18:59 Oct 21 (1)
- Re: I have my bad handwriter do handwriting practice daily... - Yolanda 19:19 Oct 21 (0)
Please, somebody help! I have the same problem with ds. nm - Ang in TX 11:47 Oct 21 (2)
- I warm my dc that someday SAT graders will need to read his handwriting. I make him rewrite anything that isn't legible...nt - Beth in sw WA 14:29 Oct 21 (1)
  - I "warn" him...nt - Beth in southwest WA 14:30 Oct 21 (0)

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