Kendall Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) It has been several years since I had a child take an online class, and I just experienced some sticker shock. I used to be able to find a year long writing course for 550-600 but it seems to be closer to 700-750 (and even more with Bravewriter which might have been my first choice). Am I missing a provider that still is in the 550-600 range(plus books)? I did see that The Potter's School is still in that range, but I don't care for the strict style requirements that they use. I may be stuck with that though. Are there any other companies or individuals that offer year long writing courses? WTMA - $749 Aim Academy 705 Blue Tent 695 Veritas – 649 (not sure if there is a fee in addition, so this one is closer; I hadn’t looked at these) PA homeschoolers – not ready for AP classes Thanks, Kendall Edited February 10, 2017 by matermultorum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I'm not sure on prices in comparison, but you might check Center for Lit and Classical Academic Press (I think it's Schole academy or something) as well and see what they offer. Oh and also, Wilson Hill. We are having sticker shock too this year, more from fees than anything else, so I'm trying to figure out where I can combine the most classes before deciding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Memoria Press - $550 - $600 They use Classical Composition and/or IEW, so not what we are looking for. I may start using them for literature though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Memoria Press - $550 - $600 They use Classical Composition and/or IEW, so not what we are looking for. I may start using them for literature though. They have a 10% early discount right now too and no extra fees as far as I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Mom Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 So Verbose charges $60 per quarter. My oldest two just started their fourth quarter and we are pleased with the instruction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) There are a variety of English courses at Excelsior Classes in that price range. I'm not sure if any of the year-long ones are strictly composition, though. http://excelsiorclasses.com/english/ ETA: They don't have the next year's courses up yet, but Big River Academy prices are likely to be in that range. Here's a list of course descriptions: http://www.bigriveracademy.com/course-catalog Edited February 10, 2017 by klmama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) Write At Home offers several options: $475 = full year course $269 = semester course $159 = 8-week workshop $18-$36 = pay per paper (1 draft) -- price varies with paper length $42-$80 = pay per paper (3 drafts) -- price varies wit paper length Time 4 Writing $99 per 8-week class -- middle school, high school Home 2 Teach $85/student per 6-week class (discount for additional sibling/s) -- list of classes Edited October 2, 2018 by Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) Lukeion teaches more than Latin and Greek; it has composition and advanced composition. For a non-AP Latin class, it's $309 per semester, but I remember there is usually some sort of discount for multi-classes or early registration. https://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/noodlechild/2017-2018_Lukeion_Catalog.pdf Attuneup.com offers writing courses, $165 to learn the 5 paragraph essay or $275 for 10 weeks to learn how to write a research paper, but these are not semester-long courses. ETA: I was going to suggest CLRC, but I see it's now $360. They do have a monthly payment plan option. Edited February 10, 2017 by crazyforlatin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Yes, they're expensive. Thankfully I teach web design and multimedia at the college level, so in the past I bartered for the classes. Obviously I agreed not to tell who I did that for, but it worked out for both sides. Other times I paid for the classes, but at times I've had more time than money, so it worked. This year I'm mostly paying. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 KET distance learning - $100 if you live in Kentucky; otherwise $450 - full year courses, must buy books separately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3andme Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Homeschool Connections Online has a writing program that might be more affordable or IEW offers classes at $250 per semester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Homeschool Connections Online has a writing program that might be more affordable or IEW offers classes at $250 per semester. Homeschool Connections is more affordable for most classes. The semester is a bit shorter and so the prices are a bit lower. Seems like it might be a good compromise to save some money. You can also sign up for just a semester, not the whole year. I am watching for next year's schedule to post. It is Catholic but I don't know that means much beyond an opening prayer or being given a day off for a holy day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereksurfs Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Jann in Texas math is $400 per year (8 months) with sibling discounts. Mr D. Math in $197 per year for asynchronous math including extra help sessions. There are also significant returning student and sibling discounts. Clover Creek Science is $370 per year taught by Jetta a forum member. Community College online courses as another affordable option depending on where you live. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 CLRC is expensive, but it is the best money spent for us this year. Extensive writing feedback on essays, tough reading assignments... it was worth every penny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Potter's School is $500-$600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 We're leaning towards Homeschooled Connections, too. Their new schedule is almost done. If you email, they will send their spreadsheet in progress. Great info! Thank you. I hope a couple courses work out for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Jann in Texas math is $400 per year (8 months) with sibling discounts. Mr D. Math in $197 per year for asynchronous math including extra help sessions. There are also significant returning student and sibling discounts. Clover Creek Science is $370 per year taught by Jetta a forum member. Community College online courses as another affordable option depending on where you live. Thanks for this. Hadn't heard of the Clover Creek and sounds like it might be a good fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereksurfs Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) Thanks for this. Hadn't heard of the Clover Creek and sounds like it might be a good fit. Many forum member can attest to Jetta's courses. For our son, her physics class was his all-time favorite course! We highly recommend it. The teacher makes all the difference and Jetta is a gifted, inspiring and caring instructor. One thing to note, they do book up quickly due to popularity. So plan accordingly. Edited February 11, 2017 by dereksurfs 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Many forum member can attest to Jetta's courses. For our son, her physics class was his all-time favorite course! We highly recommend it. The teacher makes all the difference and Jetta is a gifted, inspiring and caring instructor. One thing to note, they do book up quickly due to popularity. So plan accordingly. That's even better! Physics is exactly what I'm looking for. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liza Q Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Here is a testimonial for Jann in Tx's Alg 2, Jetta's Physics, and Bravewriter - Last year my son was a B student who did the minimum and figured that an 88 was just fine. He was indifferent to both math and science - actually, all of his schoolwork. He did the work but that was it. He reads well so History and Literature were ok, but anything that required an effort was like dragging him up a hill. This school year he has been taking Alg 2 with Jann and Physics with Jetta and he is seriously like a different kid. He works hard. He gets his work done in plenty of time. He does his best even when he is not that interested in a particular lesson. He likes problem-solving. He is averaging about a 96 in each class. By keeping everything else inexpensive, I had just enough left to put into a few Brave Writer classes. He did not enjoy them at all but I saw real improvement. And it has lasted outside of the classes - he is able to use their method and write decently and without too much of a fuss. Part of me still thinks that they are over-priced but they were worth it for us. I wish that we could afford online classes for more subjects, but outsourcing the "technical" subjects has worked well for me. Now, to find an affordable online Chemistry class!!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereksurfs Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) Here is a testimonial for Jann in Tx's Alg 2, Jetta's Physics, and Bravewriter - Last year my son was a B student who did the minimum and figured that an 88 was just fine. He was indifferent to both math and science - actually, all of his schoolwork. He did the work but that was it. He reads well so History and Literature were ok, but anything that required an effort was like dragging him up a hill. This school year he has been taking Alg 2 with Jann and Physics with Jetta and he is seriously like a different kid. He works hard. He gets his work done in plenty of time. He does his best even when he is not that interested in a particular lesson. He likes problem-solving. He is averaging about a 96 in each class. By keeping everything else inexpensive, I had just enough left to put into a few Brave Writer classes. He did not enjoy them at all but I saw real improvement. And it has lasted outside of the classes - he is able to use their method and write decently and without too much of a fuss. Part of me still thinks that they are over-priced but they were worth it for us. I wish that we could afford online classes for more subjects, but outsourcing the "technical" subjects has worked well for me. Now, to find an affordable online Chemistry class!!! Great to hear, Liza! Affordable outsourcing is possible. And your son's turn around is the best part! Great teachers really do inspire. Sometimes kids simply respond differently to other adults speaking into their lives. We found the best Chemistry this past Fall for ds15. It was at the local CC and was free. He liked it so much he is actually looking forward to more which I found surprising since I simply endured it while in school. Edited February 11, 2017 by dereksurfs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nansk Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Tablet Class Math used to be $99 for each course on sale. I don't know if that has changed but it is worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Here is a testimonial for Jann in Tx's Alg 2, Jetta's Physics, and Bravewriter - Last year my son was a B student who did the minimum and figured that an 88 was just fine. He was indifferent to both math and science - actually, all of his schoolwork. He did the work but that was it. He reads well so History and Literature were ok, but anything that required an effort was like dragging him up a hill. This school year he has been taking Alg 2 with Jann and Physics with Jetta and he is seriously like a different kid. He works hard. He gets his work done in plenty of time. He does his best even when he is not that interested in a particular lesson. He likes problem-solving. He is averaging about a 96 in each class. By keeping everything else inexpensive, I had just enough left to put into a few Brave Writer classes. He did not enjoy them at all but I saw real improvement. And it has lasted outside of the classes - he is able to use their method and write decently and without too much of a fuss. Part of me still thinks that they are over-priced but they were worth it for us. I wish that we could afford online classes for more subjects, but outsourcing the "technical" subjects has worked well for me. Now, to find an affordable online Chemistry class!!! Good to hear this. I have a son who is similar. Dare I hope? I'll look into it for sure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Many forum member can attest to Jetta's courses. For our son, her physics class was his all-time favorite course! We highly recommend it. The teacher makes all the difference and Jetta is a gifted, inspiring and caring instructor. One thing to note, they do book up quickly due to popularity. So plan accordingly. Yes, yes, and yes! Jetta's course is gold! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkT Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Mr D. Math in $197 per year for asynchronous math including extra help sessions. There are also significant returning student and sibling discounts. Academic Year (August 2017 – May 2018) Online Class Sessions Begin the Week of August 21st. Tuition: $197 one-time fee plus $29/month for 10 months (starting Aug 1st) $487 still on the low end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereksurfs Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) Academic Year (August 2017 – May 2018) Online Class Sessions Begin the Week of August 21st. Tuition: $197 one-time fee plus $29/month for 10 months (starting Aug 1st) $487 still on the low end. Mark, They offer three options: 1. Online only self-paced. This is like Derek Owens. The cost is $197. 2. Online with live class sessions. The cost $487. 3. In-person. Same as option #2 at $487. We like that there are multiple options. Most online providers offer one or the other but not typically both. Edited February 12, 2017 by dereksurfs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistachio mom Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) These are not live courses, But they are recorded and some online. We have used some of these as you will see below. Recorded courses fit our budget better for now since we outsource music lessons locally. I have done Veritas self paced omnibus with my high school student. Convention prices are usually less than 200 each for one year access to the primary and secondary lectures. Also, they have sales throughout the year frequently. I bought one of next year's courses (the primary) for (I think) $197. FYI: You can choose primary or secondary or both. We do both to get lectures for all the books. My daughter really likes the lectures. apologia: live,or recorded. Graded or not graded options for $495. I have bought the teaching DVD for biology and we like them very much! The CBD price is around $150 for the DVD set. I do not have experience with the live or recorded courses. http://www.apologiaonlineacademy.com/live-classes.html Answers in Genesis Apologetics courses $89 - $159 We have only looked so far. https://answersingenesis.org/education/online-courses/ BJPress Individual courses, and quantity discount. 5 courses for $879. They call this a grade level set. One class $299. These are recorded. I think they have live classes too. We are trying out their Algebra 2 recorded class for next year. They also have sales. I got 12 month access at the $99 winter sale. This will be our first online/recorded course from them - so I can't describe too much yet. My daughter will start these in July. http://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/product/413880 Music History - Professor Carol courses: I bought the DVD course set at a convention. She also has access to all her website and lectures for a monthly fee of $15. My daughter is taking the Early Sacred Music History right now. She really likes the way P. Carol teaches. This has been a good course for her. http://www.professorcarol.com/about-the-circle-of-scholars/ Edited February 15, 2017 by Pistachio mom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Thank you so much everyone! You have given me several options that I wasn't aware of and I am researching them and asking questions. I wish I needed math or science classes! Those sound like great options. I would love to find a college student or other individual teaching a year or semester course in writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirabillis Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Yes, yes, and yes! Jetta's course is gold! Roadrunner - how old or what grade was your dc that took her class? I know you've told me but I've forgotten... I'm thinking for my 9th grader dd in another year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Roadrunner - how old or what grade was your dc that took her class? I know you've told me but I've forgotten... I'm thinking for my 9th grader dd in another year. I will PM you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Compuhigh (aka Whitmore School) is reputable and accredited. I know people who've taught and do teach there and know kids who've taken courses. It's also a bargain compared to others listed. I haven't used it, but the ppl I know who've taught there are super talented, and the students whose reports I've heard have been very satisfied. http://www.whitmoreschool.org/academics/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Lukeion teaches more than Latin and Greek; it has composition and advanced composition. For a non-AP Latin class, it's $309 per semester, but I remember there is usually some sort of discount for multi-classes or early registration. https://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/noodlechild/2017-2018_Lukeion_Catalog.pdf Attuneup.com offers writing courses, $165 to learn the 5 paragraph essay or $275 for 10 weeks to learn how to write a research paper, but these are not semester-long courses. ETA: I was going to suggest CLRC, but I see it's now $360. They do have a monthly payment plan option. Unfortunately they had to drop several of their discounts this year, because of the costs to run the course. I think the webinar hosting takes a significant chunk of the registration fee. There is still an early bird discount, but I think that is only available to returning students. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Roadrunner - how old or what grade was your dc that took her class? I know you've told me but I've forgotten... I'm thinking for my 9th grader dd in another year. I'm curious too. Is Algebra the only pre-req? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Compuhigh (aka Whitmore School) is reputable and accredited. I know people who've taught and do teach there and know kids who've taken courses. It's also a bargain compared to others listed. I haven't used it, but the ppl I know who've taught there are super talented, and the students whose reports I've heard have been very satisfied. http://www.whitmoreschool.org/academics/ Any idea why the teachers are only listed by their first names? http://www.whitmoreschool.org/about/faculty-staff/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) Any idea why the teachers are only listed by their first names? http://www.whitmoreschool.org/about/faculty-staff/ No idea. The two teachers I know (one a former teacher, one a current employee) are super accomplished, respectable, and capable people. One is a multiple-degreed longterm homeschooling mom who is now working FT in public health policy -- now that her kids are up and out, she's working FT back in her field. She taught English. Her husband is a judge. Her older kids are all in college or graduated from college, with the youngest one now about to enter college (but overseas this year as an exchange student). The other person I know, who works for them currently, also has degree(s) and was a software engineer who left his comp. sci career to be a FT farmer on his family farm (which he'd bought from his grandpa with the money he'd earned as a software engineer.) I believe he just does computer stuff for them, as he isn't listed on their faculty list, but I *know* he works for them, and he might teach, too, but I don't really know, as I haven't asked details. (I'd assumed he taught for them, but seeing he isn't on their faculty list, and thinking about it, now I think he probably just does the nuts and bolts stuff behind the scenes.) They're a current homeschooling family -- the teaching gig is a side-income as farming isn't lucrative, at all, lol. I'd imagine it's just a matter of maintaining privacy. In the google-age, plenty of people don't want their identities public. The school has been around a LONG time, so probably back when they set up their business model, there wasn't much competition, and google & social media certainly didn't exist, so having public identities likely wasn't an issue back then. So far as I know, they don't advertise much and clearly (from what I've seen) have a stable source of students, so I guess maybe they don't fix what ain't broken. ETA: I just looked back at the faculty list and recognized another teacher from our local homeschool community. (The company was founded here in the town we live in, Morgantown, WV.) That teacher is also a very good person. She has crazy politics, lol, but she's not teaching political topics. She homeschooled her kids all the way through, and the kid I know is now finished with both her BS & MS. Good people, despite their crazy politics, and I know she's a competent professional and committed teacher. She teaches other topics in person, too. Edited February 17, 2017 by StephanieZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebastianCat Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Florida Virtual School offers classes globally. They are free to Florida residents and $400 per semester ($800 for a full year course) for non-Florida residents. Some of their courses are very highly rated, while others receive poor reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicMom Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) Thank you so much everyone! You have given me several options that I wasn't aware of and I am researching them and asking questions. I wish I needed math or science classes! Those sound like great options. I would love to find a college student or other individual teaching a year or semester course in writing. I am. Feel free to PM me. :) (Not a college student; but I have a degree in the topics I teach) I am going to offer asynchronous classes in American literature, academic writing and creative writing with the option for a once a week live(but not required) session. I don't want to violate board rules on advertising, but I will PM anyone the information. Edited February 19, 2017 by MedicMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatholicMom Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 HSLDA Online Academy: $385 per semester (less if you're a member) http://academy.hslda.org/courses/ They have English, Composition, Math, Social Studies, and Foreign Language courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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