[Talk to me about your small SUV!]

We have a Scion XB that all of us enjoy riding in and driving more than my parent's Ford Escape. My ds is almost 6'4" and prefers the leg room in the Scion. You may want to look at one as even the price new is reasonable. It has a Camry engine, feels like a small SUV inside, but drives like a zippy car. We love it!

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

[Electric kettle]

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

[Anyone home school in this situation?]

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. 

[An Audiobook Thread]

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

 

[s/o don't y'all talk about......Downton Abbey? (January viewers, enter at the risk of spoilers)]

I actually really enjoyed this first episode. Particularly the moment between Carson and Mrs Hughes. And the kids in the kitchen at the very beginning were adorable. :)

 

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

[What are you doing for 7th grade?]

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 

 

 

[shingles]

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.

[Laptop for High School student: Rules?]

No rules for my teens either. 

[Italian language programs?]

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.  :)

[Italian language programs?]

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.

[I don't know if I can do this]

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.

[looking for suggestions for high school level astronomy]

Perhaps this course at edX? 

[Crosspost: Great sale on TI-84 Plus CE color graphing calculator]

Thank you!

[Secular Science w/ webinar or online component?]

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. 

[WWI & WWII Literature for a 16yr old?]

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. 

[Suggestions for easy high school Geometry class?]

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. 

[Clothes designed for autistic kids]

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). 

[AP scores are available this week]

I didn't mean to step on the congratulations and great scores.  I am happy for everyone.  I just know there has to be someone out there who also is disappointed.  I tend to pop in on these threads so others know they are not alone.  So many superstars on this board (which is fantastic!!) that I like to post and remind people not all our kids are testing stars :)

 

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. 

[s/o Teen years your favorite?]

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

[What is your middle schooler reading this summer?]

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. 

[Damn..now things are starting to feel real...]

High school isn't that bad, you guys! You'll be prepared :)

 

 

:iagree:

[books published 2015?]

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

[Help me choose a biology course/text for dd12]

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. 

[Pandia Press Biology level 2]

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

[If your kid really wants to be a fiction writer. . .]

I'm  :lurk5: . (This is dd would skip everything, especially math, in order to draw, write, and listen to audiobooks all day - except in summer when she swims, too.)

 

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.