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    Master list of on-line classes...

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted · Edited by Woodland Mist Academy

    Thanks for making the list!

     

    Here's another possibility:

     

    Pennsylvania Homeschoolers AP Classes (PAHS)

    http://www.aphomeschoolers.com/

     

    • High School Level 
    • Has offered AP classes for almost 20 years.
    • Many reviews available on the PAHS site and on TWTM forums. 
    • Some classes have more of a religious or political slant, some are more secular or neutral. Looking through the book lists and teacher bios can sometimes give clues. 
    • Susan Richman (APUSH teacher and one of the founders/owners of PAHS) has been very helpful when we emailed for assistance with making decisions about classes and teachers.

     

     

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    Who did not like PAH AP Chem, AP Macro and/or AP Eng Lang? (and other PAH Courses)

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    Thanks WMA. I think it sounds perfect for my 9th grader (rising 8th at this point)! How did your dd do on the AP Psych exam, if I may ask?

     

    She did well on the exam. The class had been excellent preparation. 

     

    In addition to the class, she also did some test prep with the Barron's book. If I remember correctly it was during the last two weeks or so before the exam that she worked through some of the Barron's book. I'm not sure how much that helped, but it certainly didn't hurt. She always does a bit of test prep right before an exam to remind herself about timing etc. 

    Cost of online classes and are there other providers than what I have listed?

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    Compuhigh (aka Whitmore School) is reputable and accredited. I know people who've taught and do teach there and know kids who've taken courses. It's also a bargain compared to others listed. I haven't used it, but the ppl I know who've taught there are super talented, and the students whose reports I've heard have been very satisfied. 

     

    http://www.whitmoreschool.org/academics/ 

     

    Any idea why the teachers are only listed by their first names? http://www.whitmoreschool.org/about/faculty-staff/

    Who did not like PAH AP Chem, AP Macro and/or AP Eng Lang? (and other PAH Courses)

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    AP Psych with Bonnie Gonzalez (aka Mrs. G) through PA Homeschoolers

     

    The class has live meetings (a few time slots are offered after the students give feedback on what times would work best for them). The year my daughter took the class there were 2 or 3 times offered for the live lecture and 2 or 3 offered for the live chat. That may have changed, so maybe someone could offer more current info. 

     

    I think the class lends itself to being a good first AP because of the live component and because Mrs. G is so thorough in her explanations of what is expected on the AP exams. 

     

    My daughter finds psychology interesting, so I'm sure that played a part in her love of the class. She also had a great group of classmates. 

    Congressional Award Discussion (questions, updates, etc)

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    Got it. :) Probably just let that be for 'free' then. hahaha! See, I don't feel the validators or advisors know any better than me. It's not like they get a different how-to be an advisor/validator handbook than we get, kwim? I feel we are leading them... 

     

    Understandable. I meant more in regards to the goal for whatever activity your son is doing. So although I might know more about the Congressional Award in general, especially in the beginning, the validators know more about the activity they are validating and can help make realistic, but reaching goals. (Challenging, but achievable.) Some goals my daughter writes on her own and then discusses with validators and advisor. Others she asks for input while choosing the goals. 

     

    In your current example, I'm not sure you even need the Malcolm Gladwell part. Also, I think the guidelines for the goals state they can't be competitive in nature, so being one of the top players wouldn't fit the guidelines. As Penguin mentioned, choosing a specific average or RBI would be a good discussion to have with the coach/ validator and would be a specific, measurable goal that isn't competing with anyone but himself.

     

    Disclaimer: I might be mistaken. Again.  :tongue_smilie:   These are just my thoughts from my reading and personal experiences. Nothing official, so keep your salt shaker handy.  ;)  

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    Congressional Award Discussion (questions, updates, etc)

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    The assisting seems more like personal development or volunteering to me. Playing baseball for fitness, sure. Assisting is a more grey area to me. Might be a good idea to double-check with his coordinator.

     

    In regards to the wording... I would suggest he ask the person who validates his physical fitness hours. What are your son's goals? Maybe he could write down a couple different ways he would like to phrase the goals and run them by his validator or advisor. Or if he has trouble thinking of goals, he could ask for their suggestions. The CA support team of validators and advisor can be a wealth of insight and information.

     

    Good luck!

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    WTMA has posted their 2017-18 schedule and course descriptions

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    We've been a little disappointed that classes my daughter had looked forward to taking have been removed from the following year's schedule.   :sad:

     

    Historian's Craft and Philosophy & History of Science are two that come to mind...

     

    Philosophy & History of Science is being offered after all! It wasn't on the earlier posted schedules, but it's open for registration.  I wonder if they'll ever bring back Historian's Craft...

     

    Hmm....now to contemplate schedules again...

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    National Merit kids . . .

    in The College Board

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    The University of our state offers a full ride to NMS finalists, so we're pursuing that as a goal.  We'd like to have a virtually cost-free option as a back-up, at least.  So, for us, it looks to be worth it.

     

    Absolutely! My question was more along the lines of if neither a student's reaches nor financial safeties were on the list. It looks like it is still probably worth it, though. 

    National Merit kids . . .

    in The College Board

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    If the schools a student is interested in don't offer money for NMS, is there still a reason to pursue it? If NMS is not listed on an application, will it automatically be presumed the student didn't get it, as opposed to the student just didn't apply? In other words...are the steps worth it if there won't be money at the end? Taking PSAT, SAT, getting NM recommendations, etc...)

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    Annual AP exam commiseration thread, 2017 edition

    in High School and Self-Education Board

    Posted · Edited by Woodland Mist Academy

    We decided to try a private school this year. So far it's been a much better experience. The public school we used last year was fine, but it wasn't ideal. Earlier registration and better communication have been two pluses with the private school thus far. (ETA: Third plus --- more welcoming overall.)

     

    I'll echo quark sentiments about screams heard 'round the country...for us it will be if switching schools turns out to be a bad mistake...

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