memphispeg Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I am beginning to homeschool my daughter (dd?) as a JR in highschool. Thanks to the forum I've got my book orders lined up but, OMG, I think I will be working more than she will. How does everyone decide about what to assign for summer work? When do you expect product from that work?:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Welcome to homeschooling! I don't do summer work--except once, when my son wanted to graduate early, so he did a summer semester and graduated in December instead of in June. May I ask why you need summer work done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in OH Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I usually give my daughter the list of books we'll be reading for school so she can get started on them. That's her choice though, because she likes to take her time reading and doesn't want to "feel rushed". We've also saved most of our chemistry experiments for over the summer -- again, our choice so we can take our time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphispeg Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 She would do summer work just to keep her mind in shape. She is going to do some SAT/ACT study and I'd like her to read a few things as precursors to our US History and Am. Lit courses. Our public schools have always assigned summer work, especially to hi-schoolers (she is coming out of public school). Also, I'd thought we both have a chance to break in our teacher/student relationship (scary?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Check out this thread, maybe you'll find some things there: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163026&highlight=high+school+reading+list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Welcome, memphispeg! Is your daughter college bound? If so, for summer work I'd suggest some reading in addition to the SAT/ACT prep you were thinking of. I'd suggest non-fiction reading if she hasn't done much of it; otherwise, I'd recommend some shorter classics to strengthen her reading list. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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