I want to see a sample of the new student pages that go with MFW Creation to the Greeks(2nd-8th grade). Does anyone have a link to these? Trying to decide between MFW and Biblioplan. Blessings, Brenda:001_smile:

Right now we are still in the "looking" stage, but I will PM you and you son if we get specific questions. Blessings, Brenda:001_smile:

Because that is what I saw on the DIVE website. It looks really fantastic. Have you had to step in at all to help your son? Brenda

Which edition of BJU did you use, Karen? Brenda

I have a dd that get LOST in the conversational style of Apologia. (I KNOW that Apologia works for SOOO many families here on the WTM, but right now, for this child, it is not working.) So, we are looking for a "just the facts" or "get to the point" style for Chemistry this next year. Here is what we have looked at so far: Spectrum Chemistry AO Chemistry And BJU Chemistry Thinking out loud here....but leaning toward Spectrum as we MAY do this as a small chemistry co-op at my house. I also need something that I don't have to do a lot of work preparing. I have 3 other students to teach and one of them is graduating this next year. So, I need something I can pick up easily to help faciliate. For that very reason, though I LIKE what I see with the BJU Chemistry, it might be a bit much for me to facilitate. That is why it is LAST on my list. Any thoughts on these. These would be for a hands on learner who wants to major in nutrition. She would follow Chemistry with a course in A and P or Advanced Biology. Thanks! Brenda:001_smile:

Oldest ds is taking the ACT here in sunny TN! Prayers of peace and wisdom for all tomorrow. Blessings, Brenda:001_smile:

Polly, We ARE close to each other! What does your daughter like about Bellhaven? Brenda:001_smile:

Thank you so much for the helpful advice. All of it really helped me to think about things I hadn't thought of before. Blessings to you all! Brenda:001_smile:

Which is more important to you and your family? Findinng the BEST college for your child OR Finding the Best college that is CLOSE TO HOME? Here is why I ask this question: We toured Bryan College this past weekend. Loved it! Looks like it might be a good fit for my ds. But it is close to 7 hours away from our home. And ds is wondering if he can be that far away from our family. Hmmm.... Anyone ever had to ask these questions? Blessings, Brenda:bigear:

My highschoolers check their DAILY work. And I check Tests and Essay assignments. I have an 11th grade ds and a 9th grade dd. HTH, Brenda, who is about to hit the road:auto:

I'll check back on the boards on Monday. We are taking our very first college tour this weekend. Going to check out Bryan College in Dayton TN with my oldest.:auto: Thanks for all your help. Blessings, Brenda

That helps a lot, ladies! We have an opportunity to attend a fabulous A&P class. But the Apologia website reccomends that they have BOTH Chemistry and Biology I before they take A&P. So, I was a little torn and not sure if it would work. However, this IS the same sequence that my SIL uses at her private school where she teaches biology. They too want students to be solid in their Algebra BEFORE they hit Chemistry. Any other comments? Brenda

Has anyone ever done this sequence? Biology I Advanced Biology(A&P) And THEN Chemistry Just wondering if any has used this sequence. And what are you thoughts on it. Blessings, Brenda:001_smile:

Can I do this? My freshmen finished Physical Science last year and is presently finishing Biology this year. Both of these were using Apologia. But for her 10th grade year, before we hit Chemistry in 11th, we were thinking of doing something very different. Can we do a 1/2 semester of Astronomy and then follow with a 1/2 semester of Geology. She LOVES two. Just LOVES them. Even has thought about being a geologist. I have seen that AO has LifePacs for both of these. Not sure we would go that route. Still in the looking stage. (DD is my "Wiggly Willie" hands on learner, if you are familiar with Cathy Duffy's book. She is always crocheting, knitting, cooking, digging in the dirt....making something.....She has thought about Elem Education, Geologist, Nutritionist.....But we are still in that thinking stage....I could even see her design clothes for a theatre company.....) Just wondering about this..... Blessings, Brenda:001_smile:

We use TOG classic. And have for years. But I have learned to use it as a TOOL, and not the RULE. In TOG classic, they use BJU as an alternate Text. So on weeks that we are really bogged down, we do the readings in BJU text, the readings in literature, and that is it. AND I used to do ALL of the TOG readings in lit, but now we pick and choose. (And on REALLY busy weeks, like the weeks when oldest ds was working on his Eagle project, we read the BJU text and just answered the questions out of the BJU text. Not the TOG questions.) Remember that, YOU are the teacher. And YOU pick and choose what you are going to do. It is O.K. Hope that helps! Brenda:001_smile:

We have used MR with two students. One that is VERY mathy, and may major in math education(Wants to be the next Mr. Firebaugh!) And one that is very creative, artsy, and up until this year, could really care less about her math. BOTH of these students have excelled with Mr. Firebaugh's lessons. It is not a flashy program. And Mr. Firebaugh is dry as a crust of bread. But when they are done, they will KNOW Algebra. And sometimes we have had questions, and we were able to contact Mr. Firebaugh and spoken to him by phone. What a treat! #1DS(Mathy child) took the ACT last year as a sophomore with Alg. I, II and geometry under his belt, and scored a 27 on the mathematics portion of the ACT. You may PM me if you have any other questions. Going to a Valentine party today with the kids, but I'll check back this evening. We think Mr. Firebaugh ROCKS! Blessings, Brenda:001_smile:

Any of you have an organic spray that you put on your orchards? The Garden's Alive catalog is coming soon in the mail, but thought I would ask here before I ordered anything. Thanks! Brenda:001_smile:

Our "plan" is to take 2 courses fall of ds's senior year and 2 courses in the spring. We have a CC just 20 minutes up the road, and ds can drive there. Yea! But really struggling about what classes to take. Hmmmm.....still praying about that..... Thanks for all the information! Blessings, Brenda

This will be one of our "to see" schools. We will go in the spring. Thanks for all the wonderful information! Blessings, Brenda:001_smile:

going off to college? I have been reading the post of the freshmen coming home from the 1st semester and I was wondering how many of them had experience with CC or dual enrollment classes before they went "off" to college. We have ds who is a Jr, and thinking and praying about his senior year.:D Any thoughts or suggestions..... Blessings, Brenda

With oldest DS, I taught him using BJU Pre-Algebra. It is a good solid course. However, with DD who came later, I was in the same boat as you are. We have 4 students, so I completely understand. I needed to find something that she could do herself. So, we went with TT Pre-Algebra. I think it is a little lighter than the BJU, but it got the job done. From TT Pre-Algebra, DD went right into MR Algebra I. She has had no problems. Mr. Firebaugh explains things so clearly, there is really no need for me to get involved. Just relax, pray about this, and talk it over with your student and then decide what to do. But decide what would be best for your student based on her needs, not what the folks on the WTM board are doing. ;) God will lead you.... Blessings, Brenda:001_smile:

I have a 1st cousin that works at the Methodist church in Lexington! So, DS would have a family contact if he was in trouble or needed anything before we could get to him. Brenda:001_smile:

We were leaning toward Asbury, as I am a United Methodist P.K.;) I have heard about Asbury for years in our home, however, most of it had to do with the Seminary, and not the college. However, I was searching the exhibitors of the Cenn.Homeschool Convention for next spring, and I noticed that Asbury was one of the exhibitors! So, I went to search the website and I was PLEASANTLY surprised by what I found. It had all of the majors that DS is interested in(math education or business), has a high academic record, and approaches a literature/history study from a Christian worldview(like we have done in our hs). Not only that, but they have a High Adventure program for leadership development which is a perfect fit for DS who is an "almost" EAGLE SCOUT and would LOVE to continue backpacking and COPE. It would be 6 hours from our home, which is a downer for us. But it is 3 hours from "Granny" who is in middle TN. :001_smile: Blessings, Brenda:001_smile:

Anyone know about these two colleges, both in KY? Georgetown College and Asbury College? We are starting the "looking phase" for oldest ds. Blessings, Brenda :001_smile:

Congrats Lori on a job well done! And thank you immensely for all the advice you have given me and many others on this board. I will never forget the advice you gave to me about having my son work out his problems on paper and not in his head......(Many moons ago....in a galaxy far, far away....) And now, he is light years ahead of others in his physics class, because he can work out the problems on paper and not in his head. He came back just last week and said, "Thanks mom for making me do all that work on paper....."So and so" can't do that, and they are really struggling in class. They can't show their work to our teacher" Thank you, Lori, for encouraging me to be firm. Blessings, Brenda:001_smile: