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Middle School Latin online?
Virginia Heather replied to Matryoshka's topic in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges
We have been VERY happy with Veritas Press. Ds (13) took Latin 1 online this year, b/c, like you, I couldn't/didn't want to teach it. The instruction was excellent, and he learned a ton! His teacher did open & close the class with prayer, but other than that, I don't *think* there was much religious content at all (other than a Scripture passage or two to translate). -
would you highly recommend against it? Ds is very mathematically minded and a very strong student across the board. Originally, I was going to do BJU 6 (w/ dvds-- I want Mrs. Vick to teach him!) with him next year (he'll be 11.5 yo in the fall, 6th grade), but when I looked more closely at the subject matter, I was turned off-- simply b/c he's covered almost all that material this year in a co-op science class. I've heard that Science 7 is excellent, but tough. Generally speaking, would it be over-the-top difficult for a strong 6th grader? Too much? Or a good challenge? Any feedback would be tremendous!! Also-- would 5th grade science (w/ dvds) be a good option? I haven't heard anything about the 5th grade dvd teacher-- any feedback there? And thanks! __________________
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would you highly recommend against it? Ds is very mathematically minded and a very strong student across the board. Originally, I was going to do BJU 6 (w/ dvds-- I want Mrs. Vick to teach him!) with him next year (he'll be 11.5 yo in the fall, 6th grade), but when I looked more closely at the subject matter, I was turned off-- simply b/c he's covered almost all that material this year in a co-op science class. I've heard that Science 7 is excellent, but tough. Generally speaking, would it be over-the-top difficult for a strong 6th grader? Too much? Or a good challenge? Any feedback would be tremendous!! Also-- would 5th grade science (w/ dvds) be a good option? I haven't heard anything about the 5th grade dvd teacher-- any feedback there?
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OK, so I'm chiming in VERY late here... so please pardon my ignorance :) But is BJU really having a sale (and no, I'm not kidding!). I've been tied up in all sorts of other stuff of late, so I've put next year's plans & research on the back burner. I'm considering the Physical Science course for ds (rising 8th), and I'm certain I'd like my rising 6th grader to do BJU Science 6... both w/ videos. And wow, would I LOVE to save a few pennies (or more)! So please... do tell!
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Another VP fan here!! Ds is currently taking Latin 1 (along w/ Omni 1 Secondary). He will continue on w/ Latin 2 next year and a couple other courses. Dh and I could not be happier with the quality of instruction, the professionalism of the staff (as Heather noted above), the accessibility of the teachers, and the total bang for our buck! VPSA has exceeded our every expectation, and we look forward to many more classes with them in the years to come!
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What is your dogs name?
Virginia Heather replied to Michelle My Bell's topic in General Education Discussion Board
We always name our dogs after southern Civil War generals (dh is a history buff; it was his idea). Our first pair = Jackson & Beauregard. Now we have Mosby, the Gray Ghost (who is indeed gray) and Ferguson. -
Two other questions: This literature/vocab/composition combo-- would you still call it "English" on the official transcript? And then, in an attached portfolio perhaps, explain which components worked together to make up that english credit? And do 120, 150, or 180 hours constitute a full credit?? I've seen all three in various & sundry places~ And again... thanks!!
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What are you going to use to count as your "Englsih" credit on your dc's transcripts? A couple weeks ago I asked and several of you said you were only studying formal grammar during during the middle school years (so that you could focus your attention on writing during high school). I find myself in the same boat. In the WTM, however, SWB suggests a full grammar program for all 4 years of high school so that you can claim English 1/2/3/4 on your child's transcript. The grammar, therefore, = the Englsih credit. So... if you're not going to put in 120 hrs/year of grammar, what ARE you going to use to claim the English credit (which it seems most colleges expect to see)? In her sample transcript (p.662-3), she gave a full credit for grammar (as "English"), a full credit for history, and a full credit for Literature-- as an elective (the world history and the lit. were part of a Great Books study that totaled 320 hours). SO she clearly considers a full year of literature study as an elective? Or is that just b/c she already had an English credit in her grammar study? Would a composition class (through TPS or VPSA, for instance) count as "English," or are they still considered electives, even w/o the 120 hrs of grammar? Oh, please help! I'm trying to plan ahead, and I'm just not sure how to figure this one out!
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8th grade lesson plans
Virginia Heather replied to 3browneyedboys4me's topic in High School and Self-Education Board
Next year's plan: Jacob's Geometry Latin 2 (w/ VPSA) Composition 1 (w/ VPSA) Omnibus 2 Secondary (w/ VPSA) Analytical Grammar cont'd. ToG Year 2 Physical Science w/ Derek Owens Logic: still deciding! Probably Art of Argument & Fallacy Detective P.E.: He's a competitive, year-round swimmer, so he gets LOTS of exercise! -
What are your 2nd graders memorizing??
Virginia Heather replied to Virginia Heather's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Great ideas! Thank you so much!! -
What are your 5th graders reading?
Virginia Heather replied to wy_kid_wrangler04's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
Here are a handful of the titles my ds has read thus far. He's an avid outdoorsman & animal lover, so many reflect that interest! Gentle Ben by Walt Morey White Fang by Jack London Lone Wolf (and rest of series) by Kathryn Lasky Old Yeller by Fred Gipson Lad: A Dog by A.P. Terhune Black Beauty by Anna Sewell Rascal by Sterling North Banner in the Sky by J. Ullman Hittite Warrior by Joanne Williamson The Golden Goblet by E.J. McGraw Heaven is for Real by Scott Burpo The Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Brian's Winter (and the rest of the "Brian" series) by G. Paulsen Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scorr O'Dell Sing Down the moon by S. O'Dell Black Star, Bright Dawn by S. O'Dell Call it Courage by Armstrong Sperry The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken Rifles for Watie by Harold Kieth -
We're working daily on our AWANA verses, and we've memorized the Old/New Testament books. We're slowly working our way through the VP history cards, and this week I plan to start states & capitals (with older brothers). Any other ideas??