Thanks for this!

Plus, we'll be studying Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet next year so looking for guides for those too. I tried searching the forums for information, but didn't find much. Thanks for your help!

Bumping thread. Anyone??

I would highly recommend Homeschooled and Headed for College, Your Road Map for a Successful Journey by Denise Boiko. I'm not sure it's available on Amazon. I had to purchase it through her website a few years ago. It is very thorough and well researched. ETA: Even if your child isn't college bound, this book is a great resource for high school planning.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was a read aloud for my daughter when she was 8. She loved it and read the rest of his books for young people on her own- Matilda is still one of her favorite books and she's 12 now. I just asked her what she thought was the "least scary" Dahl book and she recommended Charlie. Enjoy!

Thanks for this thread! I received the email from VP this morning and was wondering the same about this course. Hope it gets some responses!

My daughter was a level 8 until she quit 2 months ago, and at that level she practiced 26 hours a week. The conditioning is difficult to measure because it was incorporated into the practices, but I'd say roughly 4-5 hours a week.

Daria, thanks for your insight in pp. I see the rub. Regarding a functional resume...never crossed my mind. I'll look into that too. Thanks for your help!

Ah, interesting idea! I just did a search of Private Tutor resumes to see how the term reflects the work experience. I found the description below. I'll have to explore that more. Thanks! Private TutorWorked one-on-one with high school students in subjects including English, reading, French, and math Integrated reading and writing to offer new perspective and respect for student's own life stories. Monitored, assessed, and remediated student performance Developed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans that accommodated specific level of learners while offering support to make certain each student was able to grasp materials Identified, selected, and modified resources to meet student's diverse needs and integrated worksheets to vary lessons and consolidate concepts

Thanks, I sure hope so! Thanks too for including what you used on your resume. Just reading other examples helps me translate my own experiences into resume language.

What a shame! I'm really looking forward to spending time with the students. It's the aspect of the job I'm most excited about.

I like "Home Educator." Yeah, I've been concerned about the "idle" possibility if I don't put down something for those years. Great idea about taking a course to get up to date on technology. Thanks!

I am applying for a part time position with a company that places international students in American homes. I will be working directly with the high school students that are placed here. My last professional experience was in 1997. Since then, I was married and had two kids. I stayed home with them when they were little and didn't work. Started volunteering in their school in 2007, and was the vice president and president of their school's PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship) before pulling them out to homeschool in 2009. I've had various volunteer experiences such as coordinating large events for the Women's Ministry Team at my church, and large service projects for the church as well...but nothing professional since 1997. I am struggling with whether or not to include homeschooling on my resume and if I do, how to describe it. I searched the archives for help and found two threads, but I'm looking for more help if people are willing :001_smile: If you've been in this position, can you share with me why you did or didn't include homeschooling? If you did, would you be willing to share what you included? How do I describe a lifestyle?

I did grow up in a conservative Christian home, but my parents were not against dancing. Several families in my church were, so I just kept it quiet that I attended school dances. When I went to a Christian college, dances were not allowed there and we were not allowed to go to clubs. Many people did anyway...I did.

Another vote for Persuasion. My classics book club read it this month and we had plenty to discuss. I'd also recommend The Hobbit, Pride and Prejudice, and Wuthering Heights for great book discussions.

I'm recovering from a concussion and audiobooks have saved my sanity! My daughter is a big audiobook listener too, so I can recommend several but just need to know who they are for :001_smile:

My son turns 18 next week and can't wait to vote in our primary in April and this Nov. He's taken a real interest in the candidates and issues for the first time and we've had some great discussions so far.

Thank you for this thread! My son just got his driver's license yesterday morning and will be using our cars until he buys one this fall. My husband and I have been talking with him about our rules/guidelines and reviewing what other parents are doing is helpful. We've settled on no phone use, letting us know exactly where he'll be driving and contacting us immediately if his plans change, no radio surfing, all expenses paid for tickets-accidents-insurance hikes, obeying state laws, and returning the car with gas in it :)

Another vote for the blog Modern Mrs. Darcy along with her very fun podcast What Should I Read Next?

Targhee - that's an exciting possibility! I'll pass that news onto her. She just observed her first diving class and was adamant about NOT ever diving from the higher platform. We'll see :001_smile:

Another vote for primary books online! We used VP Omnibus up through 9th and I personally liked the secondary books better and would have enjoyed doing that at home with my son much more than the primary. Okay, obviously my vote is completely subjective :)

Thanks everyone! I've done a little bit of research but you each pointed me to new places to consider. I really appreciate your suggestions and advice!

We are headed there this summer and plan on driving over from the northeast. We'll have an 18 and 12 year old with us. We also tend to like out of the ordinary experiences...you know, places that are off the beaten path. I would greatly appreciate any travel advice, lodging recommendations, your must sees, places that are overrated and should be avoided, favorite restaurants, favorite hiking trails...all that stuff. Thanks so much!

ETA: Updated on 8/30 as I've made lots of changes. This thread has been so helpful! Here's what I'm thinking right now: Math - AoPS Intro Counting and Probability, AoPS Number Theory, and then roll into AoPS Algebra B when done with those She decided that she's done with AoPS for now, so Geometry at WHA using Jurgenson Writing - undecided between IEW Level B or WTMA Expository Writing 1 Science - this is tough because we're currently behind - need to start Earth Science with Elemental Science soon and the follow that with something else...Physics for the Logic Stage? Physical Science, but not sure which spine. History/Theology/Literature - Great Conversations 2 @ Wilson Hill Academy This change was the biggest. She enjoyed Great Conversations 1 last year but came to me and told me that she wanted to cut back on the # of online classes and go back to me teaching her. So, I quickly read 8filltheheart's Homeschooling at the Helm and created a history course just for her. We're doing US history using The History of US, which she is loving, with Great Courses DVDs, documentaries, living books, and a few other resources. Theology - she'll join in on a philosophy of religious studies course her dad is teaching her older brother, but we're also doing Route 66. Literature - LLfLOTR - she chose this :001_smile: and we are both very excited Grammar - probably finish up Rod and Staff Latin - Latin Alive 1 with WHA Art/Music - considering The Virtual Instructor and then need something for music theory and appreciation Logic - Logic 1 @ WHA The Art of the Argument After 7 years, she just quit competitive gymnastics and wants to pursue diving and track & field. No idea how those will fit into our lives, but neither is as demanding as gymnastics so should be doable.

For a variety of reasons, my 12 dd took more online classes than not, and I'd consider everything a hit. Your State @ Wilson Hill Academy - she's enjoyed the research and presentations required in this course Jumpstart Latin @ WHA - transitional Latin course and it's been a good fit for what she needed this year to prepare for Latin 1 next year Great Conversations 1 @ WHA - excellent history/theology/literature course AoPS Algebra 1 online @ AoPS - she's taking the new stretch class that moves at a slower pace and it's been perfect for her Rod and Staff - dry but effective Apologia Chem & Physics - we were supposed to finish this last year but just didn't. We've both been pleased with the content though. We'll wrap up soon and then move onto general or earth science. We tend to do science year round because she doesn't love it, so we stretch it out. I need to decide on which curriculum we'll use, as I know we are done with Apologia. I'm looking at Earth Science and Astronomy for the Logic Stage by Elemental Science. Anyone using that?