Thanks g1234!

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This is what I would like to do; pair the videos with our curriculum. Is this still possible Mr. Suchocki ?

I had the same revelation tonight! Boy, did I need to see this! Thanks~

I agree!

Sheryl ~ Just wanted to offer a :grouphug: as this has been our reality for the past five years. Caregiving, death, health issues for DD and myself. I believe this year we will finally be on track! Please know all will fall into place. Best wishes on a great year! Dina

Thank you Vida; I'm sure she will! :001_smile:

We have not officially started school, but today was DD's first day for two of her online classes and we hit the jackpot! LTOW with Renee Mathis and Spanish with Senor Gamache. Both courses were an excellent fit!

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If it were my child, I believe it would be time to head to Baylor.

I have no experience with online schools, but understand many with children pursuing goals such as your DD's use Oak Meadow. http://oakmeadow.com/what-we-do/high-school/

Yes, DD took a lit only class last year and is enrolled in American lit this year. We would have taken the writing portion also, but are playing catch-up this year. It was her favorite online course. She enjoyed hearing other's ideas and perceptions about each book. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews walk the students through the analysis in a relaxed, guided way. My DD blossomed under their instruction. You may listen to an excerpt by scrolling to the bottom of any of the high school course pages. We highly recommend them! ETA: You might like to search Center for lit on the High School Board to get additional feedback.

Center for Lit. Online Academy. There is an optional writing class as well. http://centerforlit.com/Academy/home.aspx

Thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated. Blessings, Dina :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

My dear friend's MIL swears by this!

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We will use Killgallon Middle School this year in 9th as we didn't get to use it last year, and High School in 10th along with Rod & Staff.

Mine showed up all day yesterday but are now gone. :confused1:

Add me to the list as well! :sad:

Just learned of the situation, you and your family will be in our prayers. :grouphug:

We bought loose leaf for my DD's online Spanish class (high school) and plan to use page protectors.

I certainly understand as we have had several difficult years also. Hopefully your year will be the best yet! My focus this year (9th grade) will be on not comparing to others, keep things more realistic and relaxed while still being challenging. I stumbled on the following thread and it was quite eye-opening. http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/359457-how-does-one-provide-a-classical-education-circe-institute-lovers/

I'm old school. We don't start until after Labor Day except for DD's online courses. When do you start and why???

Personally, I count it a blessing when kids don't rush to grow up. I strongly believe there is far too much pressure in our society to become a mini adult before there is the maturity to handle it responsibly. I find it very sad when elementary children dress and act like they are 13, 13 year olds like 18 etcetera. I don't understand why children are pushed to rush through their childhood instead of enjoying it. Once it is gone. . .it's gone forever. ETA: In the long run, I believe children who are allowed to develop at their rate fare much better than children who try to keep up; be cool! One can often tell who these kids were when they are adults.

Sage advice. I was not competent in grammar and have learned alongside my child. Having an only, made the process more enjoyable as we completed the lessons together (some oral, some written). We have great fun discussing what is correct and why as well as a bit of healthy completion to see who scored higher on lessons. Our grammar discussions in everyday life continue to grow and DD an avid reader, loves to share excerpts she finds well written. She took an online English course in which the instructor posted grammar goofs each week. DD still enjoys trying to find goofs in advertisements etc. We reviewed Rod & Staff English 3 the summer before 4th grade and have used the series since. I intend to keep it for my grandchildren! ETA: Grammar! LOL!!!