I had heard about the college several times on these forums, so I’m hoping someone has tried them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh yes I meant Clovis! Autocorrect. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Has anyone tried their dual enrollment courses online? Was it a positive or negative experience? Easy, difficult, average? Any other feedback? Thank you!

My ds is taking AP Chemistry with Mr. Moskaluk. I was also hesitant about the asynchronous aspect, but ds is really enjoying it and learning a lot. It’s the most work I’ve seen him put into a class, but he does so willingly (which was quite surprising)! Mr. Moskaluk’s forums, prompt responses to emails, support, and advice - as well as active student interactions on the forums - are all what make the class engaging, “personalâ€, and motivating.

My son’s into programming, so I asked him. He recommends: -Udactity (Intro to Python) -Lynda (they have a whole track for learning Python from beginning to end) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you all so much for your advice. She read it all and really appreciated it. [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Center for Lit! The American Literature course. My kids love Center for Lit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Can I jump in and ask if a anyone starts off for a first time learner of Spanish with Homeschool Spanish Academy? Or do they need prior exposure (like from Duolingo, for example)? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I definitely agree with the switch to Derek Owens (did that with my dd and will do it with the other when she gets there), but that won’t be until the student completes 7/6. OP still has two years to go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am actually asking this to help my sister, who started in September to homeschool her first child. My kids are all homeschooling but much older so I don’t remember details when they were her son’s age. She is frustrated and already questioning whether or not she can continue homeschooling. Her son, a normally sweet child, refuses to cooperate and do school. He is intelligent, has no indications of learning challenges, and doing a mix of kindergarten and first grade level work. Nothing too intense, just basics. She adds / includes fun things, but obviously he’d rather be playing, so if he often outright refuses and the stressful battle of the wills begins. What kinds of incentives, consequences, and discipline systems do you implement to actually make the kids do their work at that age? And what fun activities do you add in between? ETA: He is currently doing Math Mammoth 1, reading Bob Books and Phonics Pathways, and Handwriting without Tears. Science is very light and more interest-led. She reads him some Let’s Read and Find Out books and does some fun experiments.

This exactly! Last year my dd did Holt Earth Science and HATED it. This year, we’re doing Rainbow Science, both years in one. She absolutely loves it. It sparked a passion for science. To help with retention, I have her make flash cards of new scientific terms in the chapter as well as new rules/ concepts learned, as was recommended on these boards.(Edited for typo)

It takes anywhere between 15-25 minutes of teaching time (depending on if she had previously studied this topic), then 5 minutes at the end to correct. We’re very happy with it this far. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I used Saxon Teacher for one of mine and she was able to do it completely independently. If Saxon works for you, try the video options before switching. The teacher explains each lesson , and I had dd take notes. Then when we corrected her problems at the end, she could watch the explanation of anything she got wrong. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I, like other posters here, switched dd (who wasn’t a natural speller at all) from Spelling Workout to AAS. The main difference is that she understands the rule, so even if she makes a mistake she can figure out why (sometimes with some prompting and others on her own). I feel like programs where kids more or less memorize lists, like Spelling Workout, don’t really benefit students who aren’t natural spellers. So I think if you hang in there and apply some of MerryAtHope’s great advice your ds will improve. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes that age of most boys and organization don’t mix. I do something similar that I was also going to suggest. Last year, I scheduled his week (also outsourced classes). This year, every weekend, we do it together. He actually does the scheduling with my supervision. So we’ll look at the week’s worth of each subject and he divides it into each day of the week in his paper planner. His planner is a simple two-page spread with days on top and subjects on the sides (like Homeschool Daily Planner). Every day he must use his planner and highlight whatever he’s completed. This has to be done and shown to me daily before he gets his day’s privileges. They key (after a lot of trial and error) was that I had to be consistent with checking at the end of the day and consistent with the “no privileges until you’re done†policy. But that’s just what worked for my son’s personality. Each child is different. Hope you find something that works for you and your son. Best wishes!

My dd (8th grade) is enjoying Grammar for the Well Trained Mind more than she did Hake Grammar last year. It takes around 15 minutes (of teaching time), but I imagine that it may take up to 20 minutes when lessons progress. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My Canadian son just took the SAT last Saturday too [emoji28] (I'm American and Dad is Canadian). Great luck to your dd! And can't wait for your Chemistry course. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I second the recommendation for Derek Owens. Sounds like you may prefer the self grading option. My high school ds and middle school dd are doing well with him. My dd enjoys it more than she did Saxon.

Thanks, Homeschoolmom3. I PM'ed you. Any other experiences, hive?

One more question about Truett Mcconnell: are their classes taught from a religious or secular perspective?

Thank you so much for the much-needed details! I can’t find my way around the Truett website or any specific information about online dual enrollment. Do you have a link? And they have not responded to my emails. It’s difficult to call because I’m currently overseas. Again, thanks!

I’ve seen posts listing several colleges and universities which offer dual enrollment classes. But it would be extremely helpful to hear (read) reviews of ones people have actually tried. So if you’ve had positive or negative experiences with any online dual enrollment course providers, please share. Thanks!

According to the following link, it can be used for kids who haven't had prior grammar instruction. https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_fid=177890&share_tid=654896&url=http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/index.php?/topic/654896-FREE%21-First-Six-Weeks-of-%22Grammar-for-the-Well-Trained-Mind%22&share_type=t

I looked at it too. Can't a middle schooler or high schooler work independently from just the student book?

Where is it? I've been waiting too! I can't find it.