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Virginia Heather

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  1. Oh, that's too funny!! And I think you're right! I think the powers-that-be attempted to do something clever and perhaps depended on the wrong resource! Still, thanks for your help!
  2. The following is printed on the back of my sons' new swim team t-shirts: Qui would vulnero servo facio nos validus. What does it mean? I know it's something along these lines-- those who try to attack us only make us stronger, but I'd love to know for sure (and I'm thinking "would" is a misprint-- possibly a word in the english translation that missed the final edit?). Any ideas?
  3. The following is printed on the back of my sons' new swim team t-shirts: Qui would vulnero servo facio nos validus. What does it mean? I know it's something along these lines-- those who try to attack us only make us stronger, but I'd love to know for sure (and I'm thinking "would" is a misprint-- possibly a word in the english translation that missed the final edit?). Any ideas?
  4. I keep reading rave reviews but am left wondering... how do you use it on a regular basis? Do you simply read-aloud the text portions to your kiddos? Is there any writing involved? Do you create games or exercises on your own, or is everything needed for maximum gain contained w/in the text itself? I love the idea of learning roots & word origins (as opposed to simply memorizing lists), but please tell--- day in and day out, how do you use it??
  5. Oh gosh... no worries whatsoever! It was good for me, quite actually, to skim through those excerpts-- that's some serious, serious algebra!! A tad bit intimidating, truth be told, but solid and good nonetheless!! Thanks so much for the suggestions-- I have much to consider in the weeks to come!
  6. Wow! I just looked through the samples to the AoPS Intro to Algebra text, and it looks great! I *love* the thorough explanations-- we just might have to snag a copy and work our way through, just to be sure we've covered everything thoroughly. Thanks so much for that suggestion!
  7. A thousand thanks-- you've all given me MUCH food for thought!!
  8. Hmmmmm, that really does make sense! So "if math skills are not a constraint"... what math skills are necessary to succeed? Is algebra 1 enough? I'm just wondering if this progression might be a wise choice for ds, who will complete algebra in 8th (with a solid understanding, I hope!) & then begin (and hopefully make a solid dent in) geometry before the year's end. In your opinion, with that amount a math under his belt, would he be able to handle a decent physics program in 9th (as he continues to work through geometry)? And if so, do you have a favorite course?
  9. Regentrude (or others!)-- I've never considered swapping Bio w/ physics (to thus follow your physics in 9th/chem in 10th/bio in 11th grade plan). Will you please explain why this sequence might be advantageous? Way back in the day when I was in high school, I followed the "traditional" trajectory-- Bio, chem, physics. I just assumed everybody did it that way! Why the switch? Ds will finish algebra next year (8th) and start geometry-- he does well in math, but he's definitely not math-gifted (I think he's more a humanities guy). Is your plan more advantageous for the math-science types or for anyone? Please... do tell!
  10. Here's why I ask-- ds (14 in October) will be in 8th grade next year. We've never really DONE science in a serious sort of way-- in early elementary, we watched videos, read books, studied astronomy---> gentle, interest-led exposure. In 5th/6th/half of 7th, he took science through our co-op (basic bio/chem type stuff)--->*nothing* rigorous, but mildly decent exposure there as well. Jump ahead to high school-- I want him to take bio/chem/physics in 9th/10th/11th w/ a more advanced science in 12th *if* he so desires (though I don't think he will). So... for 8th grade-- in order to get him up to speed and ready for highschool level science, what should I do? Originally, I was leaning towards Physical Science w/ Derek Owens. Now I'm considering BJU (w/ dvds) Earth & Space. And opinions? Any different suggestions? I want him to work hard, and I want to force him to dig deep; I want him to be challenged and I want him to stretch. BUT, I don't want to completely overwhelm him, and I don't want science to completely dominate his year (other courses for him-- math, comp., latin, omnibus-- sit higher on my priority list for him). So, any thoughts? I'm starting to panic as high school rapidly approaches-- I don't want to waste his time before he gets there, and if at all possible, I want him to enjoy science (he really didn't enjoy his co-op experiences)! I'm just not sure... where to go? What to do? Would love your opinions and feedback! And thanks :)
  11. Do any of you have any experience with this course (either w/ the text alone OR with the distance option/dvds)? It looks like it might be a solid study in literary analysis (which we have fairly neglected thus far) with many excellent works included... just thinking/planning ahead and hoping for some positive feedback! Thanks!
  12. Wow, these are excellent ideas!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
  13. We're in the process of adopting a little girl from China, so this summer I'd like to teach my crew a bit more about Chinese culture/geography/history/etc... and I'd like to make it as fun as possible! Any ideas/resources/links/what-nots you might pass along??
  14. I chose LfC B at the end of last year, and it turned out to be a good fit for ds (10/11, 5th grade). A bit of review via level A wouldn't have hurt (we had taken several months off between LL1 & LfC), but quite frankly, I didn't want to spend the $$ on another entire level, so we just plunged in to B. No regrets whatsoever w/ that choice. I still need to purchase level C for the fall, but based on the material covered in B, skipping from LL1 to LfC C would have been a nightmare!
  15. Wow! Thanks, you guys, for these excellent suggestions!! I can't wait to look at each one a little more closely-- surely there will be a winner in the bunch!
  16. Kareni, thank you!!! This information is very, very helpful! I'll surely check w/ VPSA and go from there...
  17. Well, that's what I was thinking, Luann! This past year, ds took Latin 1 w/ VPSA, & they worked through half the Wheelock's text. Class = 3 hrs/week, but then ds easily worked for at least 3-4 additional hours on homework exercises, translation projects, & vocab study. That's a lot of of quality study time-- surely worthy of a credit in my mind (had he been in high school). And to my understanding, the Potter's School courses generally meet once/week... I don't *think* many would argue the legitimacy of claiming a full course credit for successful completion of a TPs class, would they? And please know... I don't mean to be argumentative-- I'm just struggling to navigate these waters--bit by tiny bit-- as we prepare for high school in another year! I greatly appreciate all the feedback you gals provide!!
  18. So Jenny-- would reading & writing done outside of class NOT count towards the hours needed to declare a full credit? I had always assumed that 3hrs of class time plus 2-3 hrs of weekly homework constituted a credit? Yikes! I'm so glad I have one more year to get this all straight!!
  19. So... another question for you :) In the 9th grade, ds will likely be taking Composition 2 and Omnibus III Seconday online (via VPSA). When 2 specific, "english-y," full-credit courses are taken (such as these), how are they designated on the transcript to ensure that full credit is granted for the work completed? Do I come up with a creative name for the Omni course (to reflect it as modern literature) and then lump the Comp course into a generic "English 1" title (and then in the course description, list other components of our english studies such as grammar/vocab, etc). OR do I call the comp. class... "Composition 2" (just as VP labels it) and forget about the generic "English 1" designation? Thoughts??
  20. Trish, this looks like an excellent possibility!! Thank you so much for passing along the link!
  21. Laura, I did not realize the Keys to... series had an online component-- thank you so much for the link!
  22. Ds did algebra this year, and he did well, but he's not a natural "math kid." Therefore, I'd love, love, love to find a workbook of solid algebra review to use over the summer (and even into the fall if need be) before moving on to geometry. I was hoping to use the new Horizons text, but it looks like it won't be available until fall. Any other ideas? p.s. The workbook format isn't a "must"... simply a preference. Any suggestions would be most appreciated!
  23. Ds did algebra this year, and he did well, but he's not a natural "math kid." Therefore, I'd love, love, love to find a workbook of solid algebra review to use over the summer (and even into the fall if need be) before moving on to geometry. I was hoping to use the new Horizons text, but it looks like it won't be available until fall. Any other ideas? p.s.-- The workbook format isn't a "must"... simply a preference. Any suggestions would be most appreciated :)
  24. Ds will be taking geometry next year w/ the Jacob's text, and-- as I will be absolutely useless when it comes to proividing any solid helps or teaching-- I'm trying to decide between these two options: 1) an online/distance learning course (probably either VPSA or Derek Owens) 2) attempting the course w/ only the Callahan videos in hand. The dvds = the preferable option (due to cost). However, I'd hate to get a few months in to the school year and wish, wish, wish I had simply plunked down the extra coin for a real "class"... Any thoughts? Are the dvds helpful? Or not so much? I did not use Jacob's this year for algebra, so I'm not terribly familiar with his style-- any other recommendations to assist in fully learning & grasping this course when mom will surely be a non-player in that equation??
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