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Mouseketeer67

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  1. Thats how my family homeschooled and my kids have excelled. :)
  2. There are tons of videos on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cake+decorating
  3. I agree and also believe that the "us versus them" mentality will lead to unwanted government oversite of homeschoolers.
  4. I'm in south Louisiana. My kids have been in the "Approved Home Study Program" for 15 years. There is no requirement for testing by the state board of education. Parents can test if they want to. I always did the portfolio review....aka "Curriculum Packet". The benefit to being in the "approved home study program" is at the high school level. Students who are in the program have the distinction of the mommy made diploma holding the same weight as an BESE-approved non-public school. That means that these students cannot be discriminated against by technical colleges, police departments, beauty schools and such. Mommy made diplomas from a Registered Nonpublic School (Not Seeking State Approval) aka "private school option" are not recognized by the state, technical colleges, beauty schools, and such. Another benefit is the TOPS Scholarship. My two oldest are both receiving a TOPS Scholarship.
  5. I know that there is a free version of Pearson's MyMathLab called InterActMath. I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a free version of Pearson's MyWritingLab?
  6. This is a link to high school exit exams listed by state. https://sites.google.com/site/highschoolexits/home/examsbystate
  7. I was not suggesting that you give her a fake transcript.
  8. This is just a thought...please don't flame me! What about having her study for the GED, when she is able get a passing score on the GED practice tests....issue her a homeschool diploma. Honestly, my oldest kids never had any outside grade verification except ACT scores.. They are both in college. My son just finished his sophmore year and has a 4.0 GPA. My daughter just finished her freshman year and has a 3.6 GPA.
  9. No I don't regret the fact that we were consistantly rigorous in the early years. :)
  10. I printed a diploma for my son and daughter on cardstock and ordered the diploma covers from Jones School Supply. http://www.jonesawards.com/Shop/Details/DCBK/
  11. http://kenilworthst...._Essentials.pdf I think that this book will cover most of what is listed in the pdf above. http://www.amazon.co...GED mathematics http://www.amazon.co... Business Math: http://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Business-Applications-Activity-Workbook/dp/0078313759/ref=sr_1_11?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1362777346&sr=1-11&keywords=math+with+business+applications
  12. I think in your students case I would graduate her when she has taken English I, II, III & Business English; Algebra 1, Geometry, Math Essentials, & Finacial Mathematics; Physical Science, Biology, Earth Science; Civics & Free Enterprise, US History, World History; Health & PE; along with 8 electives of her choice.
  13. Here in Louisiana homeschoolers have two options - Non Approved Private School option & Approved Home Study Option. Private school option does not have to follow state graduation requirements, but in order to be admitted to cosmetology school with a homeschool diploma the student must have been in the "Approved Home Study Program". Meaning the homeshool has to be approved by the department of education. Parents shall ensure that their home study program will offer a sustained curriculum of a quality at least equal to that offered by public schools at the same grade level. For incoming freshmen in 2009-2010 and beyond who are completing the Louisiana Basic Core Curriculum (non college bound courses), the minimum course requirements for graduation shall be the following. 1. English—4 units, shall be English I, II, III, and IV or Business English 2. Mathematics—4 units, shall be: a. algebra I (1 unit) or algebra I-pt. 1 and algebra I-pt. 2 (2 units); b. geometry; c. the remaining units shall come from the following: i. algebra II; ii. financial mathematics; iii. math essentials; iv. advanced mathematics-pre-calculus; v. advanced mathematics-functions and statistics; vi. pre-calculus; vii. calculus; viii. probability and statistics; ix. discrete mathematics, or x. a locally initiated elective approved by BESE as a math substitute. 3. Science—3 units, shall be: a. biology; b. 1 unit from the following physical science cluster: i. physical science; ii. integrated science; iii. chemistry I; iv. physics I; v. physics of technology I; c. 1 unit from the following courses: i. aerospace science; ii. biology II; iii. chemistry II; iv. earth science; v. environmental science; vi. physics II; vii. physics of technology II; viii. agriscience II; ix. anatomy and physiology; x. an additional course from the physical science cluster; or xi. a locally initiated elective approved by BESE as a science substitute. (a). Students may not take both integrated science and physical science. ( Agriscience I is a prerequisite for agriscience II and is an elective course.) 4. Social Studies—3 units, shall be: a. 1 unit of civics and/or AP American government, or 1/2 unit of civics or AP American government and 1/2 unit of free enterprise; b. 1 unit of U.S. history; c. 1 unit from the following: world history, world geography, western civilization, or AP European history. 5. Health and physical education—2 units. 6. Electives—8 units. 7. Total—24 units. Cosmetology schools will also accept a GED.
  14. http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/25076-i-m-not-telling-you-it-s-going-to-be-easy--
  15. These might work for you. We have not used any of these. I'm just trying to be helpful. http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0076629449/ http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0218378151/ http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0042561336/ http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0015081981/
  16. How about a geology course. http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078746361/student_view0/
  17. http://www.glencoe.c...2003/index.php4 http://www.glencoe.c...phy/gwg2003/tx/ http://www.glencoe.c...5/index.php4/al http://www.glencoe.c...383&pt=17&bk=36 http://www.glencoe.c...1384&pt=2&bk=36 http://www.glencoe.c...assets/btt.html http://www.glencoe.c...alstudies/taks/
  18. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/getting-started-with-office-2010-FX101822272.aspx
  19. The link for the following article may be helpful. http://www.examiner.com/article/homeschoolers-can-get-into-ga-state-colleges-without-an-accredited-diploma
  20. I seem to have struck a nerve, however I wasn't trying to suggest that exercise isn't important. I agree that it is important to have a healthy lifestyle. I was only suggesting that the OP not worry about documenting PE for high school graduation & transcripts if she doesn't have too.
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