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  1. We have tried IXL in the past. I personally do not like it and will not use it going forward. However, I can see how it might work for some families. It is definitely supplemental and not a full program.
  2. I am an outgoing introvert. I see no reason why one could not be a shy extrovert.
  3. Just wanted to chime in and add that IME it is atypical for colleges to require earth science. Some actually explicitly ask that you not include it as a high school credit course (can't think if any examples, but I know that this does happen). It is more common for students to do the three standard sciences (physics, chem, bio) and then an advanced or specialized science in 12th.
  4. In my experience, students who are motivated typically do well with the BtB program. A student who isn't willing to put in sufficient effort won't succeed, but that's probably true of just about any program. But with a hardworking student, no prior Spanish exposure is needed to do well with BtB.
  5. Thank you to both of you. regentrude- I am not actually considering doing a General Science course (or even a Physical Science course at that). I was just curious. We are firmly physics-first and preferably integrated when it comes to science.
  6. Looks solid to me. I can't offer any advice on the vocab because I haven't used VFCR. My only question would be about the science. If you are planning on doing the bio/chem/physics sequence (or physics/chem/bio, or whatever other order), doing Earth Science in 9th won't allow for a specialized or AP science later on (unless you double up on science). Additionally, some colleges prefer not to see Earth Science as a high school credit course, especially if your ds is considering a STEM focus and/or highly selective schools. An excerpt from Harvard's website: and Stanford's: But it might just as easily be no issue at all. I just wanted to make sure that the possible implications were brought to your attention.
  7. :iagree: He will learn a lot just by tagging along. Anything you do exclusively with him is a bonus (a GREAT bonus).
  8. Hi! Fellow hs'ing dad here. Welcome to the boards.
  9. :iagree: I don't think I understand precisely what your question is. Do you want to hear some methods that parents of gifted kids use? If so, try the Accelerated Learners Board. Do you want help in getting caught up to wherever it is you want to be? If that's it, then please elaborate on how your child is "behind" (though I agree with the previous posters that it's hard for a 1st grader to be behind). More detail, please! :001_smile:
  10. My response incorporates two of your posts. There are a few ways you could go with this. I know other people suggested offering a health credit for the 9th grade work, but IMHO the work done doesn't really fall under that title. My suggestion would be to consider that work as 1/2 of a Horticulture or Botany course (and 1/2 of Earth Science). Then, finish the rest of the course throughout the summers of her high school years. That would allow her to have four full high school science credits and still take a Botany/Horticulture class. I wouldn't recommend skipping Physics, because you'll need it if she has any inclination towards science for college. HTH!
  11. What are the key differences between these two courses? I'm a little confused as to why the former is accepted as a high school credit, but the latter oftentimes isn't. Why would that be the case if both courses were completed at a high school level?
  12. Not quite, but I know that there are some free resources here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/
  13. Could you please elaborate on this? Thanks. We are looking at DAW. Dd loves research, so I think it will go well. I did see the sample.
  14. I was about to suggest the exact same combination as Musicmom. The two programs together are a "dynamic duo" and impress me more than anything else I've seen for high school French (and I review foreign language programs as my profession, so I've seen a LOT of curricula). I understand your concern about the "normal conversational speed". However, the actors speak very clearly and there are subtitles on every video. Additionally, after each video the phrases are reviewed at a slower pace and students review the phrases as many times as necessary to get them down pat.
  15. Three questions: 1. Has anyone done this? (used TRISMs with an accelerated child... the child in question will probably be around age 9 but is very accelerated especially in language arts) 2. We are interested in TRISMs because it seems like a flexible program that will be easy to adapt to our needs. We will definitely secular-ize it. We won't be using the IEW component - we are happy with what we are already doing. With that in mind, does TRISMs sound like a good fit? Would it be hard to beef it up/delve/secularize/otherwise use it not quite as written? 3. Also, it is very important to us to present a *balanced* view of history - not whitewashed, not excessively Western- or man- focused. We are willing to tweak it to make this happen, but how balanced is it as-written?
  16. I'm going to offer a response that might not be helpful... but I'll offer it anyway. :001_smile: Based SOLELY off of your pro/con list (and not off of any personal experience), it looks as though Derek Owens might be a better fit. I haven't used either program. Just looking at your list. Hopefully someone who's used the programs will swing by.
  17. My first thought is Latin. I would highly recommend that if you are looking for logical. Spanish could also fit the bill, especially if you want a modern language. But nothing beats Latin for logical.
  18. I really like and recommend Breaking the Barrier. I've also heard good things about Homeschool Spanish Academy.
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