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New AP Biology online class available
C_l_e_0..Q_c replied to C_l_e_0..Q_c's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
It will be a mix of virtual labs (that come with the book and publisher) and labs in the house. Or so I'm told. -
New AP Biology online class available
C_l_e_0..Q_c replied to C_l_e_0..Q_c's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
I've asked the question. At first, it was virtual labs, and now that's been removed. Or maybe I imagined it. I'm curious too, as my eldest is a student in the class. *and* the university he's applying to will not accept virtual labs. -
New AP Biology online class available
C_l_e_0..Q_c replied to C_l_e_0..Q_c's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
Some precisions. This is mostly a secular class. (Evolution is taught as fact) However Kolbe is a Catholic school. Classes start with a prayer. And one section of the course is on a book called "Chance or Purpose" which is decidedly Catholic. But it's a small part of the overall class. -
Kolbe announced today that their Advanced Honours Biology class has received the green flag from College Board for the AP designation. http://kolbe.org/news/ap-biology-course/ YEAH! I'm a happy camper! PA homeschoolers didn't work for us, as my kid truly need direct interaction with a teacher, not asynchronous interaction. Here's the link to the class description http://kolbe.org/online-courses/course-offerings/2014-15-school-year/high-school/online-science-courses/wcs-bio-ap/ The class meets twice a week, for an hour each time. Monday and Thursday, 6h25 -7h25 pm Eastern time. (yea it's a bit late, but it allows the West Coast to take part) My son is taking this class btw.
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French Curriculum for High School
C_l_e_0..Q_c replied to janainaz's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
Well, that's not very descriptive now... Is the student a French speaker and you want French French curriculum? or your student has absolutely zero knowledge of French and is starting French as a foreign language from the very begining? Or anywhere in between. We have families here that would fit either end of the spectrum I just described. -
Secular or Christian Bio
C_l_e_0..Q_c replied to luna's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
Kiana is right. It's not religion that is turned away, but the lack of scientific rigor and valid scientific content. As someone mentioned a little higher up, evolution is at the core of Biological Sciences. It cannot be more central that what it is. You don't teach it, you're not teaching Biology. You're teaching some sort of fake science, but it's not Biology. An approach like Kolbe is fine The book is secular, entirely science approved (minus any error that is found in such books once in a while). The religious content is on the side. -
Secular or Christian Bio
C_l_e_0..Q_c replied to luna's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
McGill university is one. I went to a presentation a few years ago, and it was mentioned there. It was even mentioned that they were thinking of removing any diploma from anyone having graduated in the Faculty of Science and found to take a Creationist stance. To be fair, they also said it was highly unlikely that they'd be able to do that. (and they don't so far). I know of at least 3 homeschoolers who were turned away because of Apologia, one just this year. This only applies to the faculty of science. Engineering, Medecine, and everything else is not affected. -
Secular or Christian Bio
C_l_e_0..Q_c replied to luna's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
Some universities will turn away students just for having used Apologia. Not all, but some. The one my kids will most likely attend is one. You list Apologia as one of your books, and you're out. This university is really, really, careful about young Earth Creationists in their science faculty. Young Earth is junk science, no way around it. -
Favorite French Lit in French?
C_l_e_0..Q_c replied to luckymom's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
Definitely what level and what age? If the child is fluent, CNED might be appropriate. French curriculum from France, free on the net. Heavy in literature especially in the last few years of high school. My kids follow those -
and now this makes me realize that next summer it's us. Laura has always been one year ahead of me, and I've followed her since we both started. ARGH! Now it's my turn to go berserk!!! This year is it!!!! Laura and Calvin did it, so can we... (ok, we're not even considering Oxford, but it's still nerve racking)
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Wooohooo congrats!!!
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AP scores....can't wait!!
C_l_e_0..Q_c replied to teeterbunch's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
5 in Physics B this year, after struggling all year long with PA Homeschoolers. While everyone is extremely happy with the results, we've now learned that DS needs and depends on a live class. Physics with PA Homeschoolers is not live. And that made our year very hard. Still, can't ask for better results! -
Where to take Calculus?
C_l_e_0..Q_c replied to Cindy in FL.'s topic in High School and Self-Education Board
Just so you know, Kolbe is adding a Calculus class this year. More interaction and accountability than DO or PA Homeschoolers. http://kolbe.org/online-courses/course-offerings/2014-15-school-year/high-school/online-math-courses/wcm-calc/ Twice weekly online video meetings. Firm deadlines. So quite the opposite of Derek Owens. I just love that there's something for everyone. Kolbe is a Catholic school, but apart from an opening prayer, there's no religion in their math classes. -
Voltaire's Candide is usually appreciated by teens. Funny read, but at the same time, a harsh study of French society. Alexandre Dumas père: Le comte de Monte Cristo (and many others) Alexandre Dumas fils: La dame aux camélias Paul Féval: Le bossu Edmond Rostand: Cyrano de Bergerac Stendhal: Le rouge et le noir
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inactive in Canada... Got my license while I was in college. Like many others, I've switched to the Internet. Local hams are still active in case of emergencies. A few years ago, we had a big ice storm, and some regions were without electricity for over a month. Hams worked with police and army to provide communications.
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The AP Computer Science venting thread
C_l_e_0..Q_c replied to daijobu's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
No language at all, it seems I hope it won't be Scheme. And I'd prefer Python over Java. My son passed this exam last year, and CollegeBoard LOST his copy. So he doesn't have his results, and it would have been an easy 5. Sigh...- 12 replies
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How many minutes in an hour?
C_l_e_0..Q_c replied to rdj2027's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
You know, I do understand the question, but the way it's phrased does look a tad weird in the high school forum ;-) -
How many minutes in an hour?
C_l_e_0..Q_c replied to rdj2027's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
I think homework is counted too. At least it is where I live. -
Need math help quickly please !
C_l_e_0..Q_c replied to sweetsouthern's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
khan academy has an app for cellphones, both android and iOS.