Check out the Robinson Curriculum. Six children. Saxon through calculus. Six doctorates (3 in progess) in science fields. Seems to work well for some families.

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Or, if teaching writing is something you just don't want to do, enroll your son in a Bravewriter course. The teaching and feedback are excellent. We have taken several Bravewriter courses and loved them all. Hand the job over to someone else, mentor if needed, and sleep at night. Bravewriter has options for short courses and semester courses.

I know this isn't what you are looking for or need, but this was an issue for our family in years past. Whenever we finished our grammar work, we would then need a good reference book. That problem was solved with Analytical Grammar. When our children finish AG, I make copies of the lesson sheets and spiral bind them with a clear cover. This reference book covers just about everything we need for grammar, and it's easy to use because it is familiar. We have other grammar books on our shelves, but we always turn to AG first. Sorry, Lisa, I don't mean to hijack the thread, but thought this might be helpful for families looking a good grammar curriculum that can be used after the work is done.

Or, it could be the combo of two writing methods; i.e. WWS and R&S, combined with lit assignments that makes it two much. If your son is still learning to write, he might not be ready for anything more than writing instruction from one resource and short responses for literature. I know mothers on this board successfully combine curriculum, but we've always used just one writing curriculum and worked on that until it was finished. Mixing methods can be confusing. It can also keep the student and mentor from fully understanding and taking advantage of any one method. Btw, we are using a full writing curriculum, and other than short writing assignments for Bible, history and literature, we don't do much writing beyond the assignments from our curriculum. When we finish one level, we apply what we have learned to a few cross-curriculum assignments and move on to the next level.

How about on an online class with Bravewiter? There are several high school options, and the instructor feedback is excellent.

In all fairness, interpretations of the progym differ even when the core material is the same. Classical Writing and Classical Composition teach the exercises, but they do it differently. Cindy Marsch has progym materials that are more creative and a bit more complex than either CW and CC. If you want straight progym, perhaps you could ask the teacher to use a curriculum that all of you can follow. From what you have written, she is drawing from the progym and from standard English curriculum assignments, especially the write-your-own-story assignment.

Since it sounds like he has the basics, The Allyn Bacon Guide to Writing, a good college text.

The suggested resource from Westvon Publications is good and has a wide range of essay topics. Also, WTM has essay suggestions that can be used with any time period.

Yes, don't panic. You can pack in 2+ weeks. Forget school and focus just on having a good move.

You can breathe easy(ier) when your buyers have lifted the inspection and appraisal contingencies. After they sign off, then it's usually a go. However, there can be problems even on closing day, but those are usually related to financing. Buyers are cautious these days. I wouldn't start moving until the contingencies have been lifted. It takes fortitude to sell a house these days.

None of the progym curriculum we have used asks the student to write an original narrative. It's either retell the narrative or change the setting/characters as you have described.

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Madonna Woods courses are excellent. Each level includes a lesson book, theory book, excercise book, and song books, which include classical pieces, as well as cds that explain and demo the pieces. The courses are Christian, so they also include hymns and Sunday School songs.

I understand money constraints. However, if none of your other options work out, MR is well-worth the dollars. It is a unique product and has elminated all math frustration in our home.

Just to confuse the issue, I suggest Math Relief for Algebra I and II. You won't need to combine anythng; you won't need a tutor; MR will fill in the gaps; your student will be able to do MR without your help. PM me if you want more info.

We've had two students work through Saxon Calculus, and they always did all of the problems. One of our students had a bit of trouble with the Advanced Math book. We followed your first option; i.e. split the lesson into two days. If your son is not doing well on the weekly tests, then he hasn't mastered the material. Forging on at the current pace is probably not the best idea. With that said, our student didn't have to work 1/2 lessons for the entire book. Slowing down for a period of time doesn't mean slowing down forever.

You might want to look at Math Relief for Algebra I and II. The instructor, Mr. Firebaugh, is a gifted algebra teacher and says that he rarely gets calls with questions. This is because of his teaching and the layout of the lessons; i.e. smooth, steady, clear progression through the concepts and language of algebra - no hiccups. Begin with the first lesson of MR to fill in any gaps. You will not need a tutor with MR.

We're using it for medieval as well, and I am giving a full credit because we are doing all the extra reading and the writing assignments.

We start early and school, including at least two music practices, must be finished before we head out the door for dance because we often don't get home until late in the evening. The schedule is tight, so we don't go out for classes, but dd is doing one online class and may do one more for the last two years of high school. Honestly, the best tip I can offer is to work steadily through the day. There just isn't any time to daydream or goof off. In the end, the student has to be motivated.

Cindy provides excellent feedback for the papers, but her progym materials are best for teachers and students experienced with the progym.

Does your son like animals? Is there a Humane Society with volunteer opportunities? We fostered dogs during a lonely spell, and it was wonderful.

Apologia Science Biblioplan Rod and Staff Christian Light Education Math Relief Algebra I and II Saxon Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum - English, History, Geography, Electives Notgrass - History, Government, Economics All of these work well for independent learning.

Not in one volume, but Biblioplan includes options for all ages. BP sells blended packages with a printed spine and pdfs for the teacher's guide, which BP calls the Family Guide, maps, and a weekly history worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank, short answer, short essays, and a research essay at the high school level. The Family Guide includes suggested Bible reading, spine reading, literature, and writing options for elementary through late middle. The high school history worksheets include the writing assignments. BP is flexible, and it is easy to implement.

The progym and IEW are different approaches. With that said, Memoria Press has classes that teach the progym. It's a three-year commitment to work through all the levels.