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Good point. Thanks.
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We have very non-cuddly ferrets... who if held too long, will bite.
I know that typing is out, but, do you guys think facetime and video texing with friends is okay?
I found a concussion specialist in my area, they even have a balance specialist. I'm going to set something up with them.
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That's a very good question. I have no idea. Mine seems a lot more laid back than yours, very calm kid, and I JUST caught him texting with a friend. At the very least he could video text or something. He misses his friends, I totally get that. Invite them over! I don't know what the answer is. I read one article that says to do absolutely nothing, and another article says that doing a little bit of something is okay. There's a lot of conflicting information out there.
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Hunter, wow, I'm sorry that you are going through all that, and are having a hard time finding help. Is there a large research hospital in your area. Just reading your post, I feel very very frustrated for you.
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He hasn't seen a neurologist yet, the appt is for four weeks from now. Since there was no swelling or bleeding, and the small'ish fracture, they wanted to wait to see how the fracture healed. Should I call and raise hell to get him in there quicker. We see the pediatrician on thursday, or friday, I can't remember right now. It's scary, his best friend had a concussion in November, and is still dealing with the headache.
He is saying that his headache is exactly the same, but he's out of his room a lot more, and is a lot more talkative this evening than in the past. I'd like to believe that means it's getting better, or maybe he's just getting used to it.
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Good point about the fact that he's supposed to be bored.
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Swellmomma, HUGS!!!! Seems like they had their accidents around the same time. It's hard to go through, seeing your child like this. Mine isn't to the point where he's trying to do things, more just wishing he could. We have a friend whose daughter was going in the hospital for heart surgery. The kids all made cards for her. He tried, and he just couldn't think his way through it. Finally, he just slammed everything down, and said "Mom, you can do it for me". He's usually my creative child. So, he hasn't tried anything like that again.
The doctor gave him permission to do light reading... Not the neurologist, just the pediatrician. It's becoming obvious that he can't read yet.
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What kills me right now is that he stares longingly at his longboard, and says he can't wait to get on it again. I'm inclined to throw the thing away and move on with our lives. My husband says it's a good thing that he wants to get back on it, that we can't let fear rule our lives. I understand that, but darn it, I'm a mom, and I worry.
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It's been almost two weeks now Which is why the doctor ordered the CT scan that found the fracture. I wonder if the headaches are from the fracture then? I'll have to ask the doctor.
I'm going. To the library today to get some light hearted audio books. He slept for the first week, and has started to really wake up the last few days. He asked for Stephen King books.... Um no! I don't think nightmare inducing is the way to go.
Thank you to the person who said to ask him to help with his plan, I don't know why I didn't think of that.
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I do the same exact thing! And every year I say exactly that "trust the curriculum" and every year I fail. I was given a whole bunch of free curriculum last week. I already have my year planned, and I was happy, until this other stuff showed up. I have to take it to a curriculum swap, and quickly!
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My rising 9th grader was in a longboarding accident. He did have on a helmet. He has a really bad concussion and a fractured skull (no swelling in the brain, or bleeding at this point). The fracture is on the small side, and is not jagged, or pushing on his brain. We are supposed to wait and see. He has an appointment with a neurosurgeon in four weeks. He's extremely light and sound sensitive right now, and spends all his time in his room, in the dark, alone. I worry about him, I'm afraid he's going to become depressed. There was a point where he had no headache yesterday, so he tried to read, this was a huge mistake, it caused a horrible headache. When he is able to read, he can't remember anything, and has to read it over and over again.
Obviously, his health is number one. And, we've got a long road ahead. But, how do I know when he's ready for some school work? I'm not going to push him to start at any point, and I'm imagining that he's got AT LEAST a month of laying around left. But, how do you know? He could seem back to normal, so start some school work, and have it all come raging back. And, I've read that there is a certain point where if you don't start giving the brain some sort of exercise, it could prolong everything as well. Our Pediatrician isn't giving us many answers. I guess I'll ask the Neuro when we see him/her. But, in the meantime, my mind is racing. How do I know?
The Doctor said that as far as head injuries go, a small fracture is really less scary than swelling or bleeding. and I agree, but it's still pretty darn scary to me.
We were getting so excited for his 9th grade year. He was helping me plan the year, and was looking forward to it. Now I think I need to pare everything back a bit. And, he's upset, because he was due to take his first CLEP test (US Govt) in a few weeks, of course that's not going to happen. He's a highly motivated academic minded kid, this is all very hard for him. Chances are, he'll decide to try too early.
Also, a reminder, he was wearing a helmet. I can't imagine how much worse it could have been. Make sure your teens wear their helmets!!!!
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I did Hooked on Phonics (the older version, that came in five boxes) with 100EZ Lessons with all of my kids, and usually by lesson 90 we ditched 100EZ and went into Frog and Toad readers.
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I keep everything until my youngest ages out of it. There have been things that were a bomb with my oldest, but then it works wonderfully for my middle son. At those times, I'm very thankful I didn't throw stuff away. Unless I couldn't stand it, if I couldn't stand it, I just gave it away.
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Just wanted to add one more thing. If you stick with T4L, I highly suggest adding essay topics to the tests. My oldest takes the T4L test, then I give him some sort answer and an essay or two. I average the two scores together.
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I wonder if the first few lessons are shorter so that the student can get used to them? Did she take notes? I have my son do that. Some of them are quicker than others, I'll have to ask my son if any of his were that quick for him. I know that there were some that were really obnoxiously long, but, like I said, he also takes notes, so he pauses often. Many times the main lesson would be an animation, then a lecture, then another animation with questions, then another lecture. I also always make him take the activity quizzes right after the lessons. The quizzes are super quick. Also, the Odyssey Writers and Authentic Tasks take as much time as you put into them. What classes did she try out? I do add book work, and extra projects. I use textbooks that I buy from amazon used. Most of them are books that are mentioned on WTM often, like Miller/Levine Bio, and Spielvogel History.
I really liked the Odyssey Writers and Authentic Tasks in his Govt class, so I'm hoping for more of the same in World History.
I'd go in and poke around about it, but I always cancel my service for the summer.
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I signed up hoping to see a scope and sequence, hopefully that will happen. I'm keeping my eye on it, will be interesting to see what comes of it.
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Oh my gosh, I know I'm a newbie with a low post count, but can I help with this venture? I'm a graphic designer and could make up a really nice brochure, and welcome letter. Please?
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I'm nervous and intrigued about it too. I would love to try it for just one class and see how it goes. I'll be watching for everyone's experiences. I did ask them about taking just one class, they said it was unusual, but they would be willing to work with us.
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Did you see the full lesson plans? Sadly, they don't allow you to see the lesson plans unless you are a member, I think they should change that. Or maybe they do, but I can't find them unless I sign in. Their syllabus is lacking in it's write up, but the classes are not lacking. But, like I said, I add to everything, so maybe I'm not the person to ask.
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Middle school girls can be very brutal. Our neighborhood girls a lone are exhibits of that. Then at the same time, there are middle school girls that are wonderful, like my boys ballroom partners. Unfortunately the brutal ones are the loudest and stand out the most.
Let her know that it's always important to go over those beginning science skills, like safety, and how to make an experiment, just for those kids that have never learned it before.
The Physical science is fun, at least my son thought so, if you just stick with it. Also, remember, you can skip lessons, your arrow won't line up, but you can do it. Would an arrow being at the wrong place bug your daughter? If not, just skip the opening chapter. Just remember that there is no built in review, if she needs that, you'll have to add it in yourself.
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Rosie Q, ughh, I feel your pain with that. How extremely frustrating that must have been. He didn't lose all of his writing, did he?
As for if it's high school level. My oldest took a number of their courses this past year, and he was in 8th grade, but works ahead. One of the classes was American Government, he loved it, and is now studying to take the US Govt CLEP test. When I gave him his first practice test, he did great. So, based on that a lone, I feel like it's got to be high school level. Though, I will add, I did add certain things to the course. He also took algebra, and that was a mistake. He received a's on all the tests, but, when it came to the end of the year, he didn't retain anything, there isn's any built in review. So, we are quickly doing algebra 1 again over the summer with a tutor. The Science was GREAT!!!! This is a kid who normally hates science, and after this course, he's found himself loving it. He learned a ton. I feel like it was high school level, it was physical science, and did include some algebra (not a lot, just some). I'm using it again for everything but math. But, I do add to their courses with text books, projects, and labs. He's doing Bio next year, and I'm adding the Miller Levine dragon fly book, and the Quality Science Labs Bio lab kit, and for World History, I added a Spielvogel book. I'm treating the t4l lectures as teacher lectures. But, that's not to say that I don't think they'd be high school level on their own, because I do. And, for us, it really forced my son to learn to take notes, which was huge for this house.
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Yes, you have to grade your child's writing. Under the lesson plans link in the parent's sign in section, if you click on the level of English your child is working in, you'll find Rubrics for grading. All of the writing is saved in the "records" section, if you click on the clickable link next to the lesson title, your students writing will appear.
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I haven't read all the replies yet. But, if he's into dance, maybe he'd like acting? My boys do dance, and LOVE acting. Is there a community theater in your area?
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That's what I was thinking, Gil. The Direct Enrollment classes at our local LAC College are less expensive. IB is a wonderful opportunity though, so I'm sure it will appeal to the right people.
What was the name of that European online school offering free AP classes?
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Does anyone know when the classes for the fall will be up? I'm planning my year, and would love to know what they are offering, and if it fits our schedule. Hard to plan when you don't know. I've never been good with patience. Need to work on that.