heidip2p Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Are there any options out there for my 8th grader to take an online writing class that is not too pricey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndOfOrdinary Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 What price are you thinking? Too pricey means different things to different people :) And just writing? Or lit as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anabelneri Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 We're using writeguide.com. I didn't comparison shop so I don't know how it prices out vs. other options, because our charter pays for it. But it's ~$75/month for interaction every weekday, which is exactly what my 6th grader needed. We're having a great experience with it, and plan to continue when our current "course" runs out. :) Anabel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedarling Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 WriteAtHome and Time4Writing both are priced around $400/yr, which is expensive in my book. I chose to use WriteAtHome on a per paper basis to make it more affordable. You might find something local for a better price? We have a local teacher who teaches in-person homeschool classes for $35/mo (<=$315/yr), which is more affordable than anything I've found online. I don't understand why online courses are priced so high! It seems it should be cheaper than an in-person class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anabelneri Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 WriteAtHome and Time4Writing both are priced around $400/yr, which is expensive in my book. I chose to use WriteAtHome on a per paper basis to make it more affordable. You might find something local for a better price? We have a local teacher who teaches in-person homeschool classes for $35/mo (<=$315/yr), which is more affordable than anything I've found online. I don't understand why online courses are priced so high! It seems it should be cheaper than an in-person class. Wow! $35/mo? How many sessions is that? Around here we can expect to pay at least $30-35/session. To get classes the whole school year we'd be looking at well over $1000. Maybe that's why the online classes are so high -- because folks from around here (SF Bay Area) are willing to pay for it. :) Anabel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedarling Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Wow! $35/mo? How many sessions is that? Around here we can expect to pay at least $30-35/session. To get classes the whole school year we'd be looking at well over $1000. Maybe that's why the online classes are so high -- because folks from around here (SF Bay Area) are willing to pay for it. :) Anabel 50 minutes once a week...large class. It may have gone up to $40/mo this year...I'm quoting last years price when we were doing it. We still pay $45/mo for science class, but that teacher has said she makes no profit, as her supplies run that. :( They are admittedly good deals. It just makes the online classes seem less enticing. If in-person were $1000, online classes for $400 would be appealing! I can't fathom paying $1000 for a class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Lava Mama Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I just signed up my dd (8th grade) with the WTM Academy for their spring semester ($250). It is a creative writing class. It doesn't start until January, but we have been using WTMA with my 10th grader. Hot Lava Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 My kids do a 45 minute gym class once a week for $80 a term so $320 a year, swimming is $105 for 10 classes. $400 a year while unaffordable for me right now does not break down to much an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Potter's school?? I haven't used it but several friends have and like it. http://www.pottersschool.org/ It looks like their 8th grade english is $430 per year. They may have tuition assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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