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    High school plans for 2015-2016

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    My daughter's schedule for 11th grade:

     

    American Literature/Composition 

    United States History - with FundaFunda AP schedule 

    Latin - GSWS as "boot camp intro", then Henle with MODG syllabus

    Chemistry - Apologia 2nd ed. via Virtual Homeschool Group

    Algebra 2 - with Jann in Texas (Lial's Intermediate Algebra)

    Personal Finance - probably use Dave Ramsey's materials OR the MFW set

     

     

    *continue with USEF accreditation (minimum 3 competitive horse shows, 100 hours work)

    *piano and guitar

     

     

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    Need advice: one year US or divide and add Govt?

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    Should I spread out United States History over one year (11th grade) then do Government and Economics her senior year?

    Or - US History to Reconstruction with government (1/2 credit each), then the rest of US History with economics her senior year?  What is the typical approach?  

    It's so much information for just one year!  And I can see the benefit of weaving government into our studies while we are covering the time period.

     

    I have a brain-cramp.

     

    We're planning to use Johnson's A History of the American People as our spine.  Pulling pieces from the FundaFunda syllabus, as well as using the History Channel's "America: the Story of Us" series and a plethora of other resources.  

     

    I could go either way - just need to commit.  What is the typical approach?  And if US History is done in one year, what time period?  Exploration to Reconstruction, or all the way to year 2000?  We are finishing an "overview" of World History this year...

     

    Thanks in advance!

     

     

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    High School History

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    I too am looking at Dave Raymond's American History set for my daughter who will be a junior.  I've done an online search for "reviews" and have found them all to say pretty much the same thing:  they love the dvd portion which is "story teller" style, and that the course is complete with readings and original sources, quizzes/exams, essays and projects.  It appears to be a very solid course.  I've also looked at all the samples online through the Compass Cinema site - have you checked those out?  Those are a great way to "see" how the course is laid out.  I would probably have the teacher's guide and student reader printed out - rather than reading from the screen - which would add to my overall cost.  The total cost for the complete DVD package is $89.00 on sale right now.

     

    This is definitely top on my list right now.

     

    starting Latin in 11th grade...questions

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    ***updated to add I did a search and found some information - love this forum!  We'll do Henle at home :)

     

     

     

    My dd studied a little bit of Latin when she was younger (Prima Latina, root words) but nothing extensive.  She has studied Spanish intermittently since.

    Now she has chosen to go back to the study of Latin for her remaining years in high school (11th and 12th).

     

    I am looking at Henle - dividing it into units 1-7 for 11th grade, then 8-14 for 12th, along with the MODG syllabus.  I like the price of it all, and the layout.

     

    OR enrolling her in MP's online Henle course.

    I'd "rather" not pay $500 for a class she could possibly work through somewhat independently - I am willing to facilitate somewhat - and she has requested an actual "book" rather than a video based program.

     

    She is not interested in taking the NLE.  

    She doesn't necessarily need to be reading fluently by the end of 12th grade.

    It will be counted as an elective course.

     

    So, for an older teen who has an interest in Latin, but it isn't required for graduation, what are your thoughts?  

     

    Thanks!

     

    question about Spanish 2 options

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    Danielle - thank you for the encouragement, and the reminder!  I tend to overanalyze everything and needed to hear what you shared.  

    I had not heard of Mango.  I will see if our library has it.  

    And I've heard a lot of positive things about the PMP books.

     

    What a blessing to grow up in a bilingual family - I'm sure your son will look back and be grateful!

     

    Thanks again, 
    Lisa

     

    *and Kareni, thank you as well!  I'm going to look at the samples of Madrigal's on Amazon.  I know that with any "Spanish 2" program there will be a period of review in the beginning...so if she needs to "quickly" go through something early on that would be fine.  

    question about Spanish 2 options

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    Thank you Crystal and Kareni!

     

    Crystal - I've looked at the Discovery streaming site...still looking and thinking.

     

    Kareni - since my dd already completed RS Level 1, would she need to start all over again in a different program?  The idea is for her to continue her studies and build enough skills to qualify a "Spanish 2" credit.  Would it be enough to do the PMP workbooks and supplement with some audio/video things?

     

     

    question about Spanish 2 options

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    9th grade:  My daughter completed Rosetta Stone Spanish Level 1 (the homeschool/3rd edition) using the MFW lesson plans.  She also completed "Getting Started with Spanish" homeschool workbook alongside of RS.  

     

    Would you recommend continuing on with RS Level 2 and perhaps a couple of the Practice Makes Perfect workbooks?  Or perhaps something different, as in more of a traditional route such as LifePac's Spanish 2?  Or would I completely be off track by switching her to a different program?

     

    She is only studying a foreign language to fulfill transcript requirements.  

    We cannot afford anything beyond the cost of RS (which is already at our limit).  

     

    Thinking out loud this morning...

    Thanks for any feedback.

    Notgrass EWH & geogrpahy? (Exploring World History)

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    Thanks Crystal!

     

    I'm thinking we'll stick with the Walch book for WHL.  I like the Map Trek...but don't want to spend more $ when I have what will "get it done".

     

    Is your middle doing WHL this fall?

    I hadn't thought we would...but we are...on the fence, off, then back on it.  Homeschooling does that to the brain sometimes...especially when I read too much on these boards!  (choices, opinions, etc.!)

     

    Hope you are well -

    Blessings!

     

    Oak Meadow painting course

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    Thank you!

     

    My dd is very artsy and has completed several different art classes in the past so I'm not worried about the prerequisite - she really wants to do acrylics this year which is why OM's painting class was appealing.  

     

    There aren't any samples of the syllabus on the OM site - 

    would you mind sharing one here?  

    and a supply list??? - I find it odd that OM didn't post that anywhere like they do for their other arts.

     

    Thank you!

     

    (And I did find a used copy of '50 Paintings You Should Know' - yay!)

     

     

    Notgrass EWH & geogrpahy? (Exploring World History)

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    I've thought a lot about it. I like the content in the Walch book that MFW uses with the info like Donna A said... however.. it wasn't lack of answer key on the maps that was a problem for me (I could check fairly quickly).... it was the quality of the map outlines that created a lot of problems in my house. I know we must have some kind of visual issue going on, but my daughter and I both struggled seeing the land from water, and really did not like the outlines and lines in the Walch maps.

     

    maptrek is one of the things I'm thinking about for the child who is going in ahl in a few weeks..... not sure what else is out there... or if I'll just use the Walch book and do some touch up work on them as we go along.

    Us too..

     

    Crystal, did you end up using the maptrek?  I looked at it on the Knowledge Quest site. 

    Feedback?

     

    (we're considering it for MFW's WHL)

    For those who have been using WWS for high school or who are finishing it coming into high school...

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    I'm just saying if you're going to do anything, pick back up with WWS2.  No learning is ever wasted.  

    This is what I'm thinking.  

    I have no doubt my dd can handle the work - that has never been the issue - what has made her crazy was feeling like she was "all over the map" with assignments that just didn't flow.  She is my kid who likes to understand "why" and "what is the point" with an assignment.  When she can connect the dots then she retains the information.  That is why WWS1 was such a good fit for her - the concepts built upon each other and she applied what she was learning every single week.  

     

    I like the idea of using the IEW Advanced Communications dvds as a bridge after WWS2 (or after WWS3).  You'll have to update if you and your dd do that this summer.

    For those who have been using WWS for high school or who are finishing it coming into high school...

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         I bought the IEW Advanced Communications dvds that SWB recommends. 

     

    Nice picture (avatar) btw.   :)

     

    Sounds like a plan is coming together for you and your dd!  

    Will this be the first time to use IEW with her?

     

    I thought I had a plan for next year.  I confess that for the first time in 9 years of homeschooling I haven't a clue what we will do - really with any subject.  Maybe I'm just tired today - we had our year end portfolio assessment review earlier.

     

    I have a question for you tho:

    My dd completed WWS1 in 8th grade and did very well with the program.

    I teetered on the fence for months over moving into WWS2 for 9th but chose not to because we went with MFW AHL and felt adding WWS2 was going to drive my dd crazy.

    Here we are at the end of the year tho and I wish we had done WWS2.

     

    We are more than likely not going to use MFW WHL for 10th grade.  So my writing options are wide open.  I'm debating on WWS2, perhaps doing double time then moving right into WWS3.  

    Or...?

     

    We will integrate literature into some aspect of history - just need a fresh perspective for the whole "English" enchilada :confused1:

    Any thoughts? (is this considered highjacking your thread?) - 

    oh and thanks for the comment on the photo :)

     

     

    Edited to add:

    Our decision to "possibly" not continue with WHL is not because MFW is not a solid program  - it is!  If anything it has been more than my dd could do in one day because of her riding/competition schedule.  I felt like the basic things (writing and math) were getting pushed to the back burner because she was spending most of her time reading for History/Bible/English.  We've used MFW since 3rd grade and have no regrets.  

    Let's see your 10th grade list for next year

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    Electives: continuing courses with 1 credit earned cumulatively over the course of high school

    Art history

    Computer skills

    PE

    I don't know why I hadn't thought of this!  I kept trying to figure out how to cram it into one year.  Thank you regentrude!

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    This is the tentative 10th grade plan for my DD:

     

    MUS Geometry 

     

    MFW's WHL for English and History (putting the Bible component under the History umbrella)

     

    Apologia Biology

     

    Spanish 2 

     

    Extracurricular:  USEF accreditation

     

    Electives:  continuing courses with 1 credit earned cumulatively over the course of high school 

    Art History

    Computer skills

    PE

     

    It's been quite a summer so far as I've tried to reinvent the wheel.  I have come full circle with our curriculum choices.  Some changed, some stayed the same.  Just thought I'd update here -  (and say thank you to those who have been my sounding board as I've tried to make decisions!)

    I think the biggest "aha moment" for me this time, as I approach our tenth year of homeschooling, is that YES, I can adjust things to fit our lives and my daughter's style.  "It's okay".  I've been way too rigid and driven myself (and my daughter!) crazy with over-analyzing it all.  :( 

    Anyway...blessings to you for a wonderful next year!

     

     

    English - Brave Writer's Help for High school then write, write, write across curriculum; BW online classes

                   Our Mother Tongue

                   MFW - WHL (all literature selections, most but not all writing assignments, and not all (just some)                          

                   and only some of the Bible/extra things (we won't be adding a credit for Bible)

     

    History - MFW's schedule for World History

                   adding in Western Tradition videos for discussion

     

    MUS Geometry along with Algebra review to keep concepts fresh

    Apologia Biology

    Painting course (Oak Meadow)

    continuing with PE log completion of PE credit this year to get it officially "done"

    Health - using MFW's choices and lessons plans

     

    USEF accreditation (which means 4x a week at the barn, multiple shows, etc.)

    community service

     

    (Whew!)

     

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