Uncooked sausage? Nm, I read the rest of the thread and saw cooked.

I really like American Odyssey from K12. We found a used copy for $12. We are using that and Hakim.

I was always book before movie. But, I let my non Austen lover watch Pride and Prejudice. Now, she's reading the annotated edition and savoring every word!

I was always book before movie. But, I let my non Austen lover watch Pride and Prejudice. Now, she's reading the annotated edition and savoring every word!

Our fridge is 7 years old. We paid $89 to find out why it never turns off and freezer doesn't freeze enough. The evaporator coil needs to be repladed. $400 including labor. The fridge is 7 years old, and it is a basic stainless side by side. Would you repair or replace at this point?

Ok great. We bought the Campbell Reece in addition to BJU. I'll have her use Campbell to prepare for SAT2.

Did anyone end up taking Sat 2 after Dive bio? How did it go??

My daughter has the College Board SAT guide with 10 old tests. I think that is the most helpful with Khan Academy to go over missed math questions. What does a Gruber PSAT study guide offer?

You can see the basics of our history lit plan in my sig. I can write a course description for English but I'm worried about history for 9th. Won't K12 Human Odyssey 2 and History of US look too light as texts for a 9th grader?

Read Fat Chance by Robert Lustig.

What do you think of his books? Writing? Content? I have: Mr. Pipes series Hostage Lands Crown and Covenant trilogy Faith and Freedom trilogy I bought a lot of these over the years from Veritas Catalog recs but my son hasn't chosen them on his own yet. I used to really overpurchase historical fiction, but now we want to focus on quality and limit the historical fiction unless it meets that high standard standard. I was just checking to see if they were worth the time - or if we should sell them. :)

The replacements are bc of reading & comprehension level. We don't have time for read alouds, just discussion. I think I will replace Scarlet Letter and Frankenstein with Kidnapped and Treasure Island for my 7th grader. He can read the rest, including Tale of Two Cities. I checked lexiles to be sure. Thanks!

I think I will replace 2&4 with Kidnapped and Treasure Island. He can read the rest, including Tale of Two Cities. I checked lexiles to be sure. Thanks!

I have many short stories, poems, and excerpts scheduled, but we need some novels as well. We read Dr. Jekyll this summer. Maybe a Tale of Two Cities is ok. I will keep looking for substitutes for Scarlet Letter and Frankenstein. Thanks!

Early modern whole works list for 9th and 7th - I have tons of poetry and excerpts from Scott Foresman texts as well. These are the titles I am concerned about for my 7th grader. Advice? 1. Robinson Crusoe (ok for both?) 2. Scarlet Letter (James Fenimore Cooper for 7th?) 3. A Tale of Two Cities (Scarlet Pimpernel for 7th?) 4. Frankenstein (I don't think he would be ready for this, what would be good for 7th?) 5. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (he liked Tom Sawyer, so ok even though big step up) 6. The Red Badge of Courage (ok) So, I definately need replacements for #2, 3, 4. Any advice? Thanks!

Early modern whole works list for 9th and 7th - I have tons of poetry and excerpts from Scott Foresman texts as well. 1. Robinson Crusoe (ok for both?) 2. Scarlet Letter (James Fenimore Cooper for 7th?) 3. A Tale of Two Cities (Scarlet Pimpernel for 7th?) 4. Frankenstein (I don't think he would be ready for this, what would be good for 7th?) 5. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (he liked Tom Sawyer, so ok even though big step up) 6. The Red Badge of Courage (ok) So, I need replacements for #2, 3, 4 Thanks!

It hasn't been 24 hrs. yet. They were out of town when I got the scores, and only asked last night.

Yes, over the top! We are encouraging him. I don't know why he is such an all or nothing kid...

Yes, over the top! We are encouraging him. I don't know why he is such an all or nothing kid...

He is so distraught by his test score that I think I should order a CAT survey for a quick retest. I will use ITBS from now on, but he needs reaasurance that testing while tired, sick and high bg factored in to his low score. I wouldn't have told him except he insisted on knowing bc his sister needed to find out for honor society. She did very well, but he has always had a higher percentile in the past. He even had a hard time sleeping and keeps calling himself a failure. Jeesh. I don't want this one stupid test to destroy his self confidence and demotivate him.

I think we will use a couple more readiness tests, then go slowly with Chalkdust Algebra. I will make sure he is 93% or higher on tests before moving on. He will be upset to know his Iowa scores. He thinks of himself as a math and science guy, and those brought his scores down. And reading comp! It is so wierd.

He is out of town now, but I remembered last night he was really high (type 1 diabetes) to test that day. His blood sugar started at 400 and was 200 by the end of the test. If I was locked in to group testing I never would test at those numbers. If he went to school, he would have a 501 plan to forbid it. He scored 75% on core battery with bad bg numbers. He did worse on social studies and science etc. the following day though. I am not sure that repeating is a good idea either. I will track down another algebra readiness test today. His rough year was diabetes control due to growth spurt, many many long lasting bad viruses and strep with fevers, and some social issues with travel baseball. All these affected his motivation academically, but he still made a's in all subjects except Latin. Mostly, I am freaked out by how much his standardized test scores went down from previous years.

He took an algebra readiness exam from a teacher friend's supplies.

Averaged high A's in math through pre algebra. Review in summer shows algebra ready. But! He scored 82% on Iowa in math and 65% overall. I have no idea what happened. He has always scored 97-99% on Cat every year previous. He said the test was super easy. He came off a weekend baseball tourney and had a cold. I had to take him to group testing so his sis could be tested on that date for NHS admission. I know he wasn't at his best but I also think he had a rough school year for various reasons. If I covered pre algebra another year it would be a repeat of what he made an a in last year. I want to make sure his study skills and basics are nailed down and not rush. What would you do? I am asking here bc some of you made these decksions already! Am I overthinking the lower Iowa scores?

Zion series by Bodie and Brock Thoene.