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Bumping this in case someone has any more thoughts on The Potter's School for honors Bio.
Our kids have taken science (including honors and AP) through Wilson Hill thus far and loved it. They have also used Novare science texts for non-AP level classes and they've been great. Unfortunately, DS now has a scheduling conflict because the section he was enrolled in had to be closed and we're scrambling to find an honors biology class for next year. -
38 minutes ago, mlktwins said:
My son has started receiving some emails for academic honor societies. We researched one of them and decided it wasn't worth it (NSCS). He went to an info session for Eta Sigma Phi today so we will see. I don't know anything about the particular one you are asking about though. I am new to all of this too.
I have told my guy to see what is involved/requirements of the chapter. I added that participation in the honor society is probably as/more important than just having it to note on a resume. I want him to look at clubs and honor societies related to his major and to see what else comes down the road for him as an upperclassman.
I also searched on his school's FB parent groups to see what was said about the particular honor societies he received emails from.
Yes, I've researched this one in similar ways that you've described and it doesn't seem to be worth it. Thank you for your input!
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Our freshman DD has been invited by her university to join the Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honor Society. I searched the threads and found several older posts about other academic societies, but nothing recent about this particular one.
Any thoughts?
TIA!
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6 minutes ago, bolt. said:
I'm certain there are maybe hundreds (or at least dozens) of mass shootings (depending on the definitions) per year that get little or no discussion on the board. This one came up because it's in the double digits, and the shooter is still at large. Lots of somewhat less serious shootings are so par-for-the-course that there is little to say about them. We care, but we don't always discuss.
There's also a massive manhunt still underway, with a shooter that is an incredible marksman, a skilled outdoorsman, and by all accounts - a meticulous planner.
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6 minutes ago, MEmama said:
Wow, that's crazy they are searching way up there. It feels like the entire state is collectively holding our breath.
I know. I'm waiting for my daughter and husband to come home safely at the end of the day. Stay safe ❤️ .
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1 minute ago, Kanin said:
If the bad guy had had a less powerful gun, things would have been different, too.
Amen to this!
It also would have helped if he hadn't been well trained, but that's obviously not not true in most other cases.
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Thank you for the info about flight tracker. It's not like I can "help"... it's so hard to listen to them and feel helpless. They were circling above us when we went to close up our coop last night and started back at 5AM. We're not even in the lockdown area. At the very least, it's reassuring to know there is a huge team out there, searching.
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It seems like this is the perfect storm of a person who is both very capable of killing and hiding, but also possibly actively psychotic. I kind of wish all of Maine would lock down. I'm not too happy about my kid going to class at UMaine Orono tomorrow, especially given the fact that the suspect is UMaine Orono alumnus.
@MEmama how do I filter for helicopters on the flight tracker? Is that a paid upgrade only or am I missing something? Ugh. Even in this age of information-instantly-at-our-fingertips, the not knowing and the wait are just awful.
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@MEmama thank you! Watching the live scene along with you all.
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4 hours ago, MEmama said:
We've been watching the flight radar and a little while ago 3 helicopters left Lewiston toward Boston. I assume they are transporting more patients to Mass General 😞
So glad our Maine boardies are OK, and thankful my UMaine freshman's classes were cancelled today.
Where can I find helicopter flight radar? We've been hearing helicopters most of the day (we're in the Bangor area) and it's truly unnerving. He could be anywhere by now.-
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Some say the "deathbed" edition is the one to read, others maintain that nothing compares to the original. I do know that the sheer number of poems differs greatly.
What does the Hive say? Bonus points if you happen to know of an illustrated version.
TIA!
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On 9/9/2023 at 3:22 PM, domestic_engineer said:
You might check out Literary-type podcasts, such as Close Reads or A Literary Life podcast. See what books they have chosen and pick from that set of books. That way you can listen to the books in the car and also listen to a discussion about the book in the car, too!
Oooo! That's a great idea!! Thank you!
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15 hours ago, Lori D. said:
Hmmm... I personally would find car read-alouds (listen to as audio books) harder to use as literature -- i.e., listen in the car and then later on when we got home dig into more deeply... Maybe lean more towards works that are more just for exposure or for fun, and save the deeper digging works for things you can do at home?? Just a thought.
That's a good point, Lori. Thank you for all the suggestions!
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Thank you so much - these are all great suggestions!
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It looks like we'll be spending a fair amount of time in the car this year, and I thought my boys and I could listen to some of the books they'd otherwise read for literature. For some reason, I'm having a hard time coming up with a list of books with themes/scenes that are both appropriate for both a 7th grader and a 10th grader, and that won't be tuned out in the first five minutes.
We've listened to a LOT of middle grade fiction with all three (oldest is 18 and now in college), but also really enjoyed works such as The Importance of Being Earnest and, just recently, Pride and Prejudice. We've also gone through the SOTW series.
I do have a grand plan high school book list, but I don't know if my 12 year old is ready for many of them - e.g. (off the top of my head) The Catcher in the Rye, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Fahrenheit 451, The Grapes of Wrath, 1984, The Great Gatsby, Things Fall Apart, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, The Hate U Give, etc.
There are so many good books out there - both traditional classics and ones that really need to be read, but I am just really struggling to come up with a list for both kids.
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@Alte Veste Academy how do your kids take these classes; I mean online vs homegrown? My DD did Human Geography at home using an AP text, but didn't take the exam. I'm considering what to do with my DS.
ETA: Do you use the text by Friedland and Relyea?
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Our kids LOVE Mr. Kotynski at Schole Academy.
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@Lori D. your two cents are always worth their weight in gold, be they recommendations for specific resources or more general suggestions! 😘
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@Lori D. I, too, am waiting with bated breath! 🙂
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14 hours ago, Roadrunner said:
I am packing narcan. So many young kids have died from fentanyl overdose on campuses, I don’t think it can hurt having it in the room. Maybe in can save a life.
Yes, absolutely!
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20 hours ago, ScoutTN said:
Pepper spray, yes. Anything that goes in someone’s face/eyes will work.
Dd has had a personal defense course that was well done. A bunch of homeschooled teen girls and their moms took it together. Some gritty, hard things to hear, but real and helpful. Skills and practical how-to were also taught.
That’s awesome, thanks. We should find a class like that here.
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On 7/21/2023 at 11:35 AM, ScoutTN said:
All schools we visited provide campus security to make sure no one walks alone at night. Worth checking on.
Also worth asking if any of those things are included in freshman orientation/welcome activities.
I would take the student on a trip to the big city and practice some of the things - awareness/identifying potential hazards, riding public transportation, etc.
International student. So much to learn. Must be overwhelming. I’d try to make sure they have good connections to the school’s support programs, including both adults and students. Other students who are 2+ years here may be the best resource. Connection to a family, a local mom of older teens or young adults would also be good. Lots of churches run these programs.
All great points, thank you @ScoutTN!
Has anyone bought their kid a personal alarm (like Birdie or similar)? We know one kid who is considering bringing pepper spray with her when she goes to college, but to me that feels like it could potentially cause more problems than actually help.
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1 hour ago, freesia said:
Yes. Only two days a week of an 8:00 class, but his Friday is completely packed which seems odd to me.
( I have seen his schedule bc if printed when I printed the tuition bill). He has not seen it. It came nine days ago. He didn’t look and when I asked he said that so only wanted him to look bc I was curious. I am so ready for this child to fly off and be the independent soul he yearns to be. I’m love him but know that he is done being mothered all the time. )
Yeah... my DD asked for my input because her college advisor asked her if she thought a 13hr day was doable for her. Thankfully, she's naturally a pretty organized and efficient worker and learner.
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Helping kids stay safe on campus has come up in discussions on another group, and it got me thinking.
Other than discussing situational awareness and general common sense, what are your thoughts - especially for those just starting college?
How do you help prepare a kid that grew up in a very small, rural town and is now starting school in a major metropolis? Or a kid that will be one of the few commuters and walking solo to parking at night? Or a student from another country that hasn’t had any “active shooter” drills at school (nor discussions at home) and likely comes from a different social culture?
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Biology / Chemistry at The Potter's School
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Thank you, that does help. I like Blue Tent, but its schedule also conflicts with what DS already has in place. Ugh.