Having dealt with a similar situation, I went with repeating algebra. Especially if he will use Jacobs, that's what I would do. I have never regretted the decision, nor has my son. He was "good" at math, but it wasn't his strong suit, but having that extra year of algebra under his belt really helped him understand geometry, and super-duper really helped him score high on his SAT math (though that wasn't the reason we did it). Hope that helps a bit. ~Kathleen

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the welcome back. Margaret in CO, he is really looking forward to the Honors Program. He's actually taking a summer class at Hillsdale beginning next week, and then going on their Italy Western Civilization trip in July. I guess he's pretty excited about Hillsdale :001_smile:.

Hi everyone! I have been gone from the board for nearly a year now, though still homeschooling my youngest son. He graduates at the end of next week--can't believe it!--and will matriculate at Hillsdale College in their honors program late in the summer. I am also just about finished with the 20th C history and literature class I have been teaching online. That has been fun, a lot of work, and challenging because of all the changes that have taken place over the past year. Anyway, it is good to see so many familiar names, and I hope to pay more attention in the future. I do hope to continue teaching some online classes over the next few years. What does everyone else do with their time after finishing homeschooling? It would feel so weird not to teach someone! Blessings,

Thank you for the information, LaJuana! I couldn't resist and called this morning. My son scored a 5 on the English literature exam. He's very happy.

I agree with the above poster. My son did this course in 7th grade, and it was actually pretty light for him at the time. He spent 1/2 to one hour a day on it (and hated every minute of it, I might add--I didn't like it, either).

No, it does not. It only goes through the 90s.

My son and I absolutely loved all the Medieval DVDs by Philip Daileader. He does have some interesting habits, but we got a real kick out of them. We have watched all three of them--early, high, and late middle ages, and I can't recommend them highly enough.

Can you post a link (or the phone number)? I did this last year, but can't seem to find the information. Thanks, and congratulations to your son!

Yes, you should give two full high school credits for finishing Wheelock's.

I agree! Guelzo is awesome. I have several books by him, too, along with TC's The American Mind. We just finished with Gallagher and have yet to see/hear Allit.

The Teaching Company course on United States history might be something for you. It covers all the topics you mentioned in one 84-lecture course (three separate lecturers). We just finished lecture 48, and it has been a wonderful. Unfortunately, it's not on sale right now, but no doubt it will be soon. It's quite popular. Alternatively, there is a set (2 courses together) on sale that covers the American Revolution and the Civil War.The two lecturers are two of the ones in the US history course mentioned above.. I'd hold out for a sale on the whole shebang (you might even call and see if you can get the sale price) because you get more for your $$.

Yes. My son has taken two AP Latin classes with Scholars Online. He was very well prepared for the exam.

I used Johnson's book for high school American history (supplemented with other books and primary sources). You do not need a textbook. Boy, you're going to get "both sides" (and then some) by using both Johnson and Zinn!

You can purchase the solutions manual directly from the publisher for about $45. You have to give proof of homeschooling, but it's easy and they are very nice! The tests cost over $50, but there are tests right in the book, so I'm not sure why you'd need an extra book for that.

This is so funny! One of the reasons my son did not decide on Bethany Gilmore's class was Thoreau. He read a bunch of T. this year in Am lit (yes, he had two literature classes), and the thought of reading more Walden etc. was more than he could bear :). And yes, he is taking SS III this summer. Is your daughter, too? Connor wants to know what her name is so he can look for her.