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Beth in SW WA

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  1. I'll third that :) I've never felt I don't belong here -- because everyone here in the high school forum is so darn sweet -- and patient w/ newbie questions (like mine)!! I don't mind being the thread killer on this one :)
  2. Thanks, Beth. Drew told me about their forum where others have shared their corrections. How do you like the program? What is the time commitment? Will my kids hate me for adding this to their Latin studies? :) How do your dc fare w/ Latin & Greek? Thanks!!
  3. Thanks, gang. It sure would be simpler if I could just buy a copy from someone whose kiddos have outgrown it :) I love a challenge!!
  4. Bummer, I should have got on this bandwagon sooner. I posted on the WTB board -- maybe I'll find a sweet soul who is finished w/ their copy and wants to sell it (hint, hint) :)
  5. For Fall... 8th'er will be doing: Christian Studies: Bible reading/devotionals/study guides Math: Chalkdust Alg Latin: Henle 1 w/ local tutor and/or online class, Lingua Latina for reading Greek: Biblical, and very "lite" Lit/History/Theology/Writing: Omnibus 1 online class Science: Apologia Physical Grammar: AG World Geo: Trail Guide Music: Guitar lessons/worship team at church Logic: Thinking Toolbox PE: various sports activities Community Service/Ministry: teach Sunday School, worship team 6th'er will be doing: Christian Studies: Bible reading/devotionals/study guides Math: TT7, Singapore CWP Latin: Henle 1 w/ local tutor and/or online class, Lingua Latina for reading Lit: Omnibus 1 "lite" w/ big brother Writing: possibly SWB's new program History: Teaching Company dvd's w/ lots of books Grammar: AG World Geo: Trail Guide Music: Piano lessons Art: local class Logic: Fallacy Detective Science: finish Exploration Education Drama: Christian Youth Theater PE: various sports activities Community Service/Ministry: help teach Sunday School for age 2-3 Possibly Greek w/ big brother Typing Instructor
  6. How about logic-stage History ala TWTM w/ Netflix documentaries added for good measure? Works well here...
  7. Yes, Prof. Mosely is wonderful. We just started CD PreAlg following TT7 and love it! Ds 12 is taking it slow and steady. W/ TT he was in the habit of quick bite-size lessons. Now it takes days to finish a section (longer when dh makes him go back and correct sloppy work).
  8. That would be me! I'm in my 8th month of this crazy & wonderful classical/WTM hybrid form of homeschooling. I, for one, am so thankful TO GOD for you ladies -- and gents -- who so graciously share your wisdom w/ us newbies. All my choices have come from SWB and/or you fine folks. As for those who don't homeschool their grown-up kiddos any longer, yet still post and share on the forums here -- THANK YOU!! (nod to Janet in Seattle) because I have been blessed by YOU :)
  9. Julie Etter, whose dh teaches Omnibus 1 online, shared this list w/ us. He was kind enough to share the list he gives to parents of his Omnibus 1 students. Veritas might have an extensive list from the Omnibus series.
  10. I guess we each have our own ideas of "offensive". I don't see the inherent educational and/or redeeming value in my ds 12 discussing/analyzing that passage.
  11. Here is a snippet from a post months ago from a kind soul here who shared a list of explicit/questionable passages from Omnibus 1: In Gilgamesh, a sexual encounter is described on pages 7, 8 and 46, lines 16 18. In The Odyssey, Odysseus is trapped on an island with Kalypso, a beautiful goddess. She is detaining him there and they have a sexual relationship as he cries himself to sleep every night longing to be with his wife. When Odysseus and his men are trapped by Polyphemus the Cyclops, he eats some of the men and dashes their brains on the rocks. In Herodotus I cannot recall anything sexually explicit. In Book I, section 199 mandatory temple prostitution is mentioned. (Thankfully, Herodotus condemns it as wholly shameful. ) There are, however, instances that may seem crude to the modern ear. See Book II, section 48 and section 111; Book III, sections 84 87 (Darius has an interesting way of winning the Persian throne.); Book IV, sections 2 and 64. Other examples in Herodotus include Cambyses shooting an arrow through the heart of a young boy to prove he is not insane (Book III, sections 34 35) and a man s son is served to him for dinner (Book I, section 119). Finally, in The Twelve Caesars, Julius Caesars sexual orientation is described in Julius Caesar, section 52; see also Augustus, section 68; Tiberius sections 42 44 (this is particularly twisted and disgusting); and Nero, sections 26 29 (what a depraved man!). I encourage you to look over these sections and decide how you would like to deal with the material. Some parents read and discuss it with their child. Others choose to rip out (or black out) those sections, preferring to deal with the more explicit material at a later age. I will honor your choice in this matter by not bringing unnecessary attention to these sections during class discussions. I have not given you every single instance, but I have given you the worst ones and samples of what is throughout some works like Herodotus.
  12. This normal mom w/ normal kids is going to tap into online classes for the Great Books study/discussion. Ds 12 is taking Veritas Omnibus 1 online next year. The only way I will successfully provide my kiddos a classical education -- or neo-classical -- will be via the internet and/or local tutors. These great books are meant to be discussed w/ experts, IMHO. As for Latin, local tutors and online courses. No one said classical ed is cheap!
  13. Go up to "Search" and type "Latin". We've have had many fabulous discussions regarding Latin here lately. Good luck!
  14. I agree, but my ds 12 is not gifted and/or bright. He's your average kid who wants to get done w/ school so he can go shoot hoops or terrorize his little sisters :) TT only took him about 25 minutes to complete a day's lesson. I didn't want this average kid to think that this is the way the real world works. My dh and I feel that math is a minimum of a 1 hour/day commitment. Thankfully CD Pre-Alg takes him about 90 min/day to complete a half-section, which is on par w/ his school'ed peers. I've been thinking a lot about this discussion and I feel terrible that Robin doesn't think this is a good venue for her to share ideas/experiences. Its such a slippery slope. We all want to share our experiences but we risk offending someone. I'm not quite sure about the solution. I want to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly about potential programs that I might purchase for our homeschool. As a newbie, I need all the help I can get. Thanks to those who take time away from laundry, dishes and correcting papers to share your thoughts w/ us.
  15. Yes, what she said. :) This is an excerpt of mine from a prior post: After TT 7 (6th grade general math) we opted for CD PreAlg because it closely resembles the math that our local private schools are doing (mainly Prentice Hall) as well as elite private schools nationwide. I needed the dvd component and just fell in love w/ Prof. Mosely in the demo. I don't think you could stick in the dvd and have your dc watch it and expect NOT to be involved w/ supplemental teaching by mom or dad. I am watching the dvd's w/ my son so I can help him if needed. The complete solutions manual is fantastic. The book is thorough. I expect that same situation w/ the Larson text for Alg 1.
  16. That's funny that you mention the expense of Latin. I was just tallying up the $$ this morning what we have spent this year on LC 1 & 2 and the tutor fees. For next year, I just ordered Henle materials, Lingua Latina materials, signed dc up for the Memoria online class for next year AND secured another Latin tutor to take us to "the next level". The only way the job will get done here is if I spend the $$ to get it done. It means that much to this non-Latin mom. We've had great success w/ Memoria materials. I love that it is Christian Latin. Just this morning my kids were translating "Get Behind Me, Satan" and having a ball doing it. I love the Biblical references. I would not get that from Latin Prep or any other classical/secular program (someone correct me if I'm wrong). We love the ecclesiastical pronunciation and the beautiful hymns and songs that Memoria published on their Lingua Angelica CD. We all sing the songs -- which brings Latin into the "real world" for us. I'd be happy to let you know any specifics about how we've made LC 1 & 2 a success story here. I hope you find something that works well to accomplish your goals. :)
  17. AMEN! This is a great venue to share ideas -- as it seems most of us have a hybrid form of homeschooling. Reading TWTM helped me decide to pull my kids from private Christian school -- and reading LCC confirmed that we should pursue Latin. Both SWB and Drew have provided excellent resources/manuals -- but it is up to us to make it work for our own kiddos. Ah, the beauty of homeschooling :)
  18. After TT 7 (6th grade general math) we opted for CD PreAlg because it closely resembles the math that our local private schools are doing (mainly Prentice Hall) as well as elite private schools nationwide. I needed the dvd component and just fell in love w/ Prof. Mosely in the demo. I sought lots of advice here from the mathy parents. I had my nuclear engineer dad look at TT & CD to help me choose. But what sealed the deal was I made an Excel spreadsheet w/ the table of contents of 4 leading programs. TT was behind in scope and sequence and I would have needed to supplement w/ Aleks (which sounded like a headache) to keep w/ a traditional sequence. My son also wanted a math program that seemed more like traditional school -- w/ a teacher, real textbook, etc. TT was great to help in my transition from private to home school. But it doesn't have what I felt we needed to keep competitive w/ the rest of the students in the nation's top schools.
  19. Thanks, Mark. Great info. I hope you find a program that suits you and your students well. That seems to be the story of my life lately -- and many others here: What exactly are our Latin goals for our kiddos AND how do we get there? You and Andrew Campbell would get along great! He is Plaid Dad on the boards. Have you read The Latin Centered Curriculum? Happy Monday :)
  20. Slight hijack here.... How many credits do you assign for RS? Thanks!
  21. No, Jenn you don't sound lame!! I totally understand your situation about not finding time to do out-loud discussions w/ the kiddos. Around here it doesn't work well either. The only time my ds and I can have an in-depth discussion is 7 am before the little girls get up and start making a ruckus. I spend those precious quiet moments on our Bible studies and devotionals -- where he needs my undivided attention to disciple him and process through the deeper issues . All this to say, I knew the only way we could do Omnibus 1 next year is via the Veritas online class. I signed by son up for Julie Etter's husband's class starting in the Fall. That should be a great option because these topics are meant to be discussed and processed through w/ a knowledgeable teacher and curious students, imho. I plan to go through the readings as much as I can before his class starts in Sept. Are you selling your completed materials?
  22. Mark, I looked at the website and I didn't see the specific Latin programs you use there. Do you create your own? How do your students do on the Natl. Latin Exam (if you administer it)? Thanks again.
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