Has anyone used Red Wagon Tutorials?

Beginning Early One way to accelerate during the high school years is for students totake high school level courses prior to the 9th grade year (usually during the 7th or 8th grade years.) The key is to be sure you use high school level materials. In addition, adequately document the high school course by keeping good records of the resources used (including textbooks, DVDs, videos, additional reading, etc.), the amount of credit you gave the course, your method of evaluation (tests, quizzes, papers, etc.), work samples from the beginning, middle, and end of the course to show progress, and also the final letter grade that you awarded your child. Most colleges do not have a problem with high school level courses taken in the 8th grade, but some colleges may have strict policies of not counting for high school credit any course taken prior to 8th grade. So please check with colleges your teen is thinking about applying to in order to ask about their policies regarding courses taken prior to 9th grade. Speeding Up Some teens cover course material very quickly and may be able to finish the material early. If that is your experience, then you have the option to begin another course mid-year. For example, if your teen flew through the Algebra 1 book in one semester (and you are sure he or she has mastered all of the concepts), then go ahead and start the Algebra 2 book. In general, when you put together your transcript, you will want to include the course in the year it was completed. So, if the Algebra 2 course was started in the 9th grade, but finished in the 10th grade, then show the Algebra 2 course in the 10th grade year on the transcript. Finishing in Three Years Some teens may want to (and are capable of) finishing up their high school requirements in three years instead of four years. However, here are some questions to think through: Is my teen ready for the real world in terms of not only,academic ability but also spiritual and emotional maturity? Are there any age restrictions that come into play for his or her next step after high school graduation (such as licensing requirements, apprenticeship programs, employment opportunities, and so forth)? Although your teen may have completed the minimum courses necessary for high school graduation, could the traditional 4th year of high school be used to take additional and more advanced courses that will better prepare him or her for adulthood? Taken From: http://www.hslda.org/elert/archive/2009/01/20090108094059.asp

Has anyone had high schoolers that have taken online community classes rather than classes on the campus?

There is also some information on this newletter. http://www.hslda.org/elert/archive/2009/01/20090108094059.asp HSLDA's Homeschooling Thru High School Newsletter--January 2009 Accelerating or Decelerating Along the High School Freeway

Do any of you put classes taken in middle school on the highschool transcript? I've heard that if students take high school classes in 8th grade (Alg. I, Physical Science, 9th grade English classes, etc.) that they can be a part of the high school transcript. Sue

How did you prepare for the ACT and SAT? I have a couple of books: The Real ACT and the Official SAT Study Guide. I've read that it is important to begin in 9th grade and make studying for the tests a part of your curriculum. Should I have my dd begin reading through one of the books this year and taking the practice tests and begin the other book next year? Does anyone have a plan to cover the material that has worked well for you? Also, did you use online practice tests?

Which (or both ) should you take?

I went back again and realized the calendar they gave me had a few weeks duplicated.

The calendar that BJU sent went with the Homesat in 2004-2005. I guess that they taped the Homesat that year and used it for the DVD's. I took out the holidays and it is 184.. Thanks!

We have a 180 day calendar with a few field trips thrown in. I just counted the days on the BJU calendar and counted 184... Has anone used this program and found a way to shorten the year?

What do you use for your high school electives? Do they require the same number of hours as the general subjects(math, history...)

What do you need to purchase for BJ Spanish 1? They have the essential supplies and then recommended. This is what they have. Spanish 1 Subject Kit (grades 9-12) $240.50 Spanish 1 Essential Materials - HS Spanish 1 CD Set (grades 9-12) $113.50 Spanish 1 Activity Manual (2nd ed.) (grades 9-12) $18.00 Spanish 1 Activity Manual Teacher's Edition (2nd ed.) (Gr. 9-12) $20.50 Spanish 1 Student Text (2nd ed.) (grades 9–12) $35.00 Spanish 1 Teacher's Edition (2nd ed.) (grades 9-12) $45.00 Spanish 1 Recommended Materials - HS Spanish 1 Video Supplement $29.97 Spanish 1 DVD Supplement $49.95 Larousse Spanish/English Dictionary (grades 9-12) $12.95 Santa Biblia (Reina Valera version, 1960) (grades 9-12) $9.95 Spanish 1 Resource Materials - HS

Has anyone used SOS, BJU, or Rosetta Stone? How would you rate them?

We used Evan Moor Daily Geography for 3rd...I really liked it. We'll use it for 4th but pick and choose lessons. I've read if you do 3rd and 6th that is all you need. I like the daily review for Elementary. For 4th I'll have to combine lessons that I like with State History and some SOS for Social Studies.

What age would you begin the IEW Writing Program? How difficult is the 2nd-4th grade program?

We did 1/2 of the Rosetta Stone Spanish 1 for 8th grade. From what I've read here, Rosetta Stone may not be the best choice for 9th grade if we plan to take foreign language classes at a community college in a couple of years. I'm afraid if you finished Rosetta Stone 1 you would not be ready for community college Spanish 2 and would have to retake Spanish 1 and have Spanish 1 twice on a transcript. Is there a better program? We aren't ready for community college yet. What about Bob Jones Spanish ( used by The Potter's School) or Abeka Spanish?

What did you use for 9th grade History? I understand that there can be a variety of choices... World, American, Geography, Am.Gov't... I'd also love to see your choices for all of your 9th grade classes. Thanks!

Are there Accredited HS programs that allow you to choose all or at least a few of the subjects...example: Saxon or Teaching Textbooks for math.

Has anyone used The Potter's School. If so, please give me details about the program. Thanks