We have a Scion too, and my tall son loves all the leg room. It's a great car.

I have this one and love it. I got it because it has no plastic parts. :)

I would do it because the student is older and the brick and mortar school didn't work. I would hire a math tutor or put her in an online math class where the teacher is available for her and work on math a little on the weekends.

We are currently listening to the full cast version of The Graveyard Book. It is wonderful!

:iagree: I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this episode.

Art - Online graphics art class, online animation class, art history Math - Pre-Algebra 1 online LAs - Various Bravewriter classes, Mosdos Press 8th grade Science/History - Build Your LIbrary's History of Science - I am adjusting this for my son. We will be covering it over 2 years. Other - Stop motion animation, voice lessons, German, online book club through SEA

Agreeing with others that getting her to a doctor would be best. I had shingles last summer and got a prescription within a day of getting a rash. I didn't want to go to the doctors as I thought it was nothing, but my mom persuaded me. I am glad she did as I had no idea it was shingles.

No rules for my teens either.

My daughter takes classes through Harari College, and they are the ones who matched her up with the teacher. I know there are Italian schools that also offer lessons over twitter, but I can't give any recommendations. Sorry. :)

My daughter uses a Skype teacher for Italian. She also takes classes at our local Italian center, and I noticed they do offer online classes too. I have no experience with the online classes, but here is the link in case you are interested.

Obviously many people successfully homeschool for high school and you could too. The question, as I see it, is whether homeschooling high school is right for your son and for you. If you are going to be stressed for the whole four years then I would advise not to do it. There is nothing wrong with sending your son to high school, and he may end up enjoying it. I guess if I was you I would tour some schools and get a feel for them and see what your son thinks. If it feels right then I would enroll him. You can always pull him if it turns out not to be the right decision for your family.

Perhaps this course at edX?

Thank you!

I have been searching for an online science class for my son too. There doesn't seem to be too much out there, but I did find this class at GHF. It is on climate science and is for ages 13 and up.

My son just started reading The Boys Who Challenged Hitler. It is a new release and a lighter read, but my 16-year-old is enjoying it.

I would also recommend Math-U-See. My daughter is using it right now because her regular math teacher recommended it to her to help her catch up. She thought it would be the best choice for someone who is challenged by math.

I love those clothes because they serve a purpose and they are stylish. It is great that someone started that. :001_smile: My son and I were excited by the new shoe offered by Nike, the Flyease. For anyone who cannot tie their shoes due to a disability this is a great new choice. You can see the story behind the shoe here (just a warning, you may cry).

Thanks for posting this. I think it is important for people to know that not everyone was happy about their test scores. My twins got their scores yesterday. My daughter got a 5 in European History, and she was ecstatic. My son got a 2 in Computer Science. He was somewhat shocked by his results. I am not as surprised as he decided to test without accommodations because they were not approved in time. He does qualify for accommodations due to physical disabilities, so it hindered him a great deal not to have them. He knew this going into it, but he really wanted to try anyway. I am proud that he even took the test, but he is somewhat disappointed by the score. Congratulations to everyone on their wonderful scores and hugs to anyone dealing with disappointments.

I love my teens! It really is such a wonderful stage.

DS 12 read all 4 books in the Brixton Brothers series. He then got them all on audiobook and is listening through them now. He also read The Case of the Missing Moonstone. He is now looking for some more mysteries to read.

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My son enjoyed reading The Island of Dr. Libris and the newest Incorrigible Children's book.

RSO level 2 biology is a great, solid program that has everything laid out for you, so if that is what you are looking for I would probably go with that. I will say though that my daughter and I loved Exploring the Way Life Works when she used it a few years ago. I don't think there was much more to it than it being a textbook, but it is a wonderful book.

It is a solid middle school level science course, and I would be comfortable letting my 5th to 7th grader use it.

This is my son only I would add to the list animating/game making. He writes, reads, listens to audiobooks, and makes computer games and animations all day long. He is very creative, and he needs the time for these pursuits. He willingly does some school every day in order to get his free time, and I appreciate that. It is hard for these creative types to spend time on other subjects when they are so driven in one area, but I do think it is good for him to put in a little time for formal academics.