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For the ones I've seen, he has to go to Encampment, then a National Flight Academy (another 2 week summer program, Encampment is a pre-req), then he is eligible to apply for a flight scholarship.
Thanks. That's kind of what I thought. He doesn't really want to go to encampment, but he does want to do the flight stuff. I'm mostly concerned because he has severe food allergies. I'll have to find out if he can even go to encampment with his allergies.
Thanks!
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Both my boys took flight lessons. They won scholarships through Civil Air Patrol, which they have been part of since they were 11 or 12. Dh and I paid for the ground schoool part, but everythng else was covered.
The frequency of the flight lessons varied hugely depending on instructor availability.
Sorry to hijack, but my son is in CAP. How do you get the scholarships for flight lessons?
My son has been learning to fly gliders. We have a glider squadron located at the same location as his CAP meetings. He would love to fly powered airplanes.
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Do you know why?
I always take mine and I really like using it. I have done this for 10 years. I like that I can push it in front of me or drag it behind me. I also like that I can dig through my purchases easily (open top) and I throw my purse in and out of it.
I'm guessing the crates were getting out of hand. They were getting bigger and bigger and people would pile stuff in them sticking out in all directions. They take up more space than a small rolling suitcase.
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We are planning to attend our first state convention soon and are looking for the best way to carry out items each day. Is a rolling crate my best option or should I be looking into more of an upright rolling bag or piece of luggage? Thanks!
upright bag: http://www.amazon.com/Olympia-Rolling-Printed-Shopper-Tote/dp/B002I9Z6G4/ref=pd_cp_e_0
luggage: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Travelers-Club-Luggage-19-quot-2-Section-Rolling-Carry-On/13330625
Our convention actually does not allow rolling crates. You might want to check your convention rules. They do allow small rolling carry-on size suitcases.
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There is a community improvement program, where you can get one's days ticket for free. You have to do a community project - like pick up trash. I'm not sure if they only have that at certain times. We did it for Disney World. You have to do it through a community organization that will verify that you actually did the work. You might check Disney website to see what you can find. Also remember if you need 5 tickets you have to have 5 people work for the day.
I'm pretty sure the Give a Day, Get a Day program has expired.
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No Ralphs/Vons in my area but Stater Bros. has them.
They are $99.
I'm pretty sure those are California resident tickets and you need to show ID.
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$70 is pretty good, actually. Park hopper tickets run over $100/day now. Costco sells some multi-day tickets, but it sounds like you just want to go for one day.
If you aren't only looking for Disney, you could hit Knott's Berry Farm or Soak City instead. They run all sorts of deals.
Unless you are diehard fans, you may not get your money's worth at Disneyland. The park is very crowded in the summer.
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We ran two online classes concurrently last year with The Potter's School with no problem.
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I attribute the idea of practicing timed essays to 8FillsTheHeart, from a post of hers years back. Thanks 8! :)
Two DSs here, and below is how we started doing once a week timed essays here, beginning in grades 8/9, and then worked our way up. And when I say we, I do mean "we" -- all 3 of us sit down, select a past SAT prompt from the Online Math Learning website (scroll down about 3/4ths of the way down), and we all write an essay following the guidelines below. Then we read them aloud to one another and gently critique them (according to the guidelines). This practice more than anything has helped my struggling writer!
BTW -- I once heard James Stoughbach speak on the SAT essays -- he grades these as a side job. He said he gets only 30 SECONDS per essay to give it a grade, so while they say spelling and legibility don't count -- obviously they DO. He also said write as MUCH as you can, have as many specific examples as you can, and since most of the essay graders are English teachers, try to use LITERATURE examples as often as you can. He also said that if you make a mistake, cross it out -- DON'T erase, as they are given photocopies of the essays, and erasing smears, while crossing out and just continuing writing is legible.
BEST of luck in your timed essay adventures! Warmest regards, Lori D.
Level A (about 6 weeks)
- 10 minutes
- 1 paragraph at least 5 sentences long
- with an introductory sentence which introduces the topic
- at least 3 "body" sentences which support the topic sentence/contention with at least 1 specific example
- and a solid concluding sentence ("clincher")
Level B (about 18 weeks)
- 15 minutes
- a longer paragraph, at least 6-8 sentences long, or 2 paragraphs
- with a "hook" in the introductory sentence
- a topic sentence/contention (can be in the same sentence with the "hook")
- the body sentences all support the topic sentence with at least 1 specific example
- and a solid concluding sentence ("clincher")
Level C (about 12 weeks)
- 20 minutes
- 3 paragraphs
- intro paragraph can be short -- 1-2 sentences -- still must have a hook and topic sentence/contention
- body paragraph sentences must all support the topic sentence/contention, and must have at least 2 specific examples all supporting the contention
- and a solid concluding sentence ("clincher")
Level D -- next year (about 12 weeks)
same as C above, but now must add an additional "extra" in the concluding paragraph, not just a restatement of the opening sentences -- add a thought, "reason why", "what this leads to" -- this is something out of the student's own thoughts and reasoning
Level E (about 12 weeks)
- 25 minutes
- 3 to 5 paragraphs
- intro paragraph can be short -- 1-2 sentences -- still must have a hook and topic sentence/contention
- body paragraphs must have 3 specific examples which all support the topic sentence/contention, AND must include a sentence for each example which explains WHY the example proves or supports the topic sentence/contention
- concluding paragraph which sums up the essay, plus adds a little "extra" from the students own thoughts
Level F (about 12 weeks)
like E above, but must also finish 2-4 minutes before the time is up in order to quickly proof the essay for typos, capitalization, punctuation, run-on sentences, forgotten word, etc.
This is extremely helpful. Thanks!
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Precept Ministries has good Bible studies. Look for "regular" ones, not teen ones. Also, check the Web site to see if there are any churches in your area doing Precept studies, and both of you go to that. Precept has always been my favorite in-depth Bible study.rod and staff
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Some of the New Testament studies are especially good for learning how to study the Bibe - 2nd Timothy, 1 John, Philippians come to mind. I suggest the Precept Upon Precept studies - they are the most in depth Bible Studies Precept Ministries offers.
Best wishes.
I agree about the Precept studies 100%!
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You also have an honor's page per lesson if you want to fit that in.
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I am the coordinator for our small group. Yes, you have to count the box tops and make sure none are expired. There are specific instructions at their website. Basically, you submit them in groups of 50. I put mine in snack size baggies. They do not give you self addressed mailers. You will need to box up your submissions and pay for postage. It is a good way to earn money for your group. Even though we are a small group, we earn almost as much (or more) as the schools in our area.
WSS!
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Definitely enough to cover a science credit, IMO. It is heavy on physics covering thrust, lift, load, drag, effects of gravity and effects of pressure on altitude. It also covers some meteorology.
Dd did also caution that you check with the colleges that he'll be attending to see if they consider it a science vs and elective. She thinks most colleges would classify it as an elective, which won't matter if he already has 3 other science courses.
I anticipate he will have three other science classes, so we should be fine with that. Thanks for the information and advice.
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Has anyone used the Potter's School Photography elective? Or their art elective? I'm specifically wondering how the courses are laid out and if your dc enjoyed them. My dd has a particular interest in photography and I thought it would be a fun elective for 10th grade, but also not taking up half a day either. Our emphasis will always be on lit., history, math.
I haven't taken it, but a close friend has her son in the class right now. He LOVES it. I plan to fit it into our schedule sometime.
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My dd has taken both of the Computer Assisted Design and Drafting courses from Mr. Middleton. He is excellent and probably inspired her to go into engineering.
She is currently taking Aviation Science with Mr. Forsyth and loves this course too. The teacher is passionate, an excellent teacher and really cares that the kids are learning, while not being overburdened.
This is great to hear! My son is planning to take the Aviation Science next year. Do you think the class is enough to cover science for 10th grade? He's taken Biology this year (not at TPS).
He has also considered the CADD classes, but I think he's leaning more toward a computer programming class right now.
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Good to hear. My son looked at it for this year but decided to take a computer programming class instead. We'll keep it in mind for the future.