Whoops. Never mind. After going through the registration change process to try to enter the code listed on HSLDA, I found that entering a high school code at all was optional. Since the test has a SSN on it, I can't see that it should be any problem.

Forgive me for not searching long...just hoping someone might know this...I'm trying to get multiple things done in too little time tonight. Is there a high school code for homeschoolers on the SAT? My dd is taking it tomorrow morning and I just thought about this. She took it once before but it isn't printed on her old score report. I just can't remember if she had to have one for the SAT or not. Anyone know?

My vote is for the bleach.

Gorgeous, Beth. I know you're so proud. That represents thousands of hours of practice and commitment. Congratulations to your dd and her friends. I have two violin kiddos and wanted to ask you a question regarding traveling on airlines. Can you share your experience/knowhow? I'll send a private message. Congratulations for a successful end to YOUR huge commitment, driving, listening, correcting, learning, etc, as well. Her success represents a great mom as well.

My dd was accepted into a young artist program this summer and I want to fly her there. She's never flown before, I'm not very airline savvy, and the restrictions don't match up with real life. I don't know anyone who would check a violin...they always treat it as a carry-on. However, when I called the airline they told me it couldn't be more than 22 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 9 inches high, a total of 45 inches. Her violin + case is about 35 inches long. Any advice out there?

I've been working like mad on course descriptions and transcript updates for the past week in preparation for dd college search. She will be a senior in the fall. She's taken all the tests (ACT, PSAT, SAT) and is quite strong academically. However, according to this board and Homeschooling High School, we're behind in establishing personal contact with potential universities. She's been bombarded by college mailings as I know all seniors are. We're all a bit overwhelmed but trying to not be intimidated by the whole process. Here's my question: Who should contact admissions offices? Should I as her guidance counselor/parent or should my dd initiate the contact? What in particular do I need to ask for/about? Aps, requirements, and descriptions are available online, are they not? (See how clueless I am?) Another question: She has really high scores but wants to take the SAT and ACT one more time to see if she can bump it up another notch. Is is a mistake to give them her current scores verbally? TIA

We've used R&S for years. My younger dd just finished the 9-10 book. R&S is excellent, efficient, and definitely provides a solid grammar foundation. While not always terribly exciting, it has provided a springboard for many conversations about character as well. We bypassed certain lessons that I felt were already covered in other writing assignments or lessons that I felt weren't appropriate for us....like taking notes from a sermon. It's thorough.

Forgot your question about time. It varied...I'd plan at least an hour of reading time daily. Some days we did more if necessary. She also studied this as she studied American history.

My older dd used both American Lit courses, one per semester. She liked them because they were pretty much self-guided. She and I both read the books, then discussed them using the comprehension questions provided. They had a list of writing assignments/suggestions at the end of each work. She did two for each book as I recall...one was her choice and one was mine. It worked okay for us. I liked the schedule provided.

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Just dropped dd off for her last, I said LAST, AP test. This year we have all learned a lot. I am thankful for the experience because dd got the wake-up call that I did during my freshman year of college. Over the past four weeks, she has worked harder than I've seen her work in a long time. She's learned that the words passive and work don't belong in the same sentence, and that there is NO substitute for working hundreds of practice problems. She's also learned that you can't be all things to all people and get so busy that you don't do anything very well. These are good lessons. She felt terrible about one test, good about another, and confident about the third this morning. It will be tough to wait until July for results. :tongue_smilie: My dh has seen that I wasn't just 'worrying for nothing' concerning dd's level of commitment to her studies and that she truly IS a mortal! LOL Perhaps next year they'll remember and I won't have to be the only bad guy in the house. But probably not. :glare: We'll see about that too. I have learned (once again...for the zillionth time) to trust my gut. It's hard to draw the line in the sand...but it's my job. Not a fun one, but my job. This afternoon my dd will write a letter to herself about what she has learned this year and about what she would do differently next time. This isn't a punitive thing...I wish I had known these lessons at her age. If she can apply these lessons to college, she'll be way ahead. Hindsight is 20/20. I will write one to myself as well to pull out during difficult times next year. Good luck to any other students taking their last AP exams. I'm very proud of all our hive kiddos.

I once saw a church named Little Hope. It had a cemetary too, Little Hope Cemetary. :001_huh:

WEEK TWO!!! It just gets better and better! Hope all of you out there still have hair, dignity, and wits intact. Good luck to all the hard-working APers out there and to the moms cheering them on. We can do this people!!!!! BTW, Happy Mother's Day.

We're back. Dd took Calculus BC this morning and didn't feel positive about it. I'm trying to prop her (and myself) up. This has been a valuable lesson in many respects....it's the first thing that's ever challenged her. A good dose of humility is good for all of us. She said on the way home that she wanted to do it again next year and do it right. Horrors. I don't even know if that's possible....I'll think about it tomorrow....tomorrow IS another day. (as Scarlet would say). Onward to Chemistry. She said a few minutes ago that it was actually fun after studying calculus. Hmmmm..we'll see on Tuesday.

How's everyone holding up? I see statistics, computer science and Spanish AP's were today. My dd is asleep (I hope) getting rested up for calculus tomorrow. She told me she hopes there's no calculus in heaven. :Angel_anim: I told her that's one more excellent reason to go there. Thinking of all you AP students and moms out there....hope you're all doing well. Best wishes.:001_smile:

Holy cow, Meryl! You're making me feel better! Congrats to your ds on getting the US Gov done today. Aren't we lucky to have such hard-working kiddos? My dd got a little boost today that really helped. Her Spanish teacher (college-dual enrollment) pulled her aside and excused her from the final because she'd made all A's this far. HUGE help since it was smack dab in the middle of all these AP's and an hour's away drive for us. She was beaming. More time to drill for Chem and World Hist! Your dh was smart to be out of town....this time of year is tough on the nerves!:tongue_smilie:

Cadenza Violins in Plano might be worth a call. They make/sell violins for the school district. I don't know if they'd buy a student model or not. I've done business with them for many years. Also...you might see if the local Suzuki organization has a swap/sale board. When my girls started long ago, a very kind lady rented her violins to us for $25 a semester. Her sons were grown and she had not ben able to part with the smaller sizes. Needless to say, it was a huge financial help to us. It was a bit nerve-wracking for me because I didn't want anything to happen to them. However, it all turned out fine, and she rented the same instruments to other families.

Day 3. Looonnnnngggg weekend. Wish it was longer. Many, many problems worked. DD did one section of a practice test today and brought it up one point. Still not close to where it needs to be, but it's a step in the right direction! I covered her responsibilities at church, cooked high protein stuff, kept her sister at bay, and supplied ice cream. How are the other AP testers doing out there? My nails are bitten to the quick. This is a stellar lesson for daughter, but it is a painful one. Better now than when she's in college and a scholarship is riding on her grade. She's a fantastic kid, but everything academic has always been easy. Maybe it's good that she's learning the difference between quality study and just spending hours and hours with a text. I know I did a lot of the latter. Hope you're all doing well. Good luck (and good skill) to any students taking tests tomorrow.

Day 2 of Freakout almost complete. Many integration problems worked. Integrals and differentials coming out of ears. Trying to study gas laws during 'free time'. Much ice cream consumed. Unable to type in complete sentences. Hang in there, AP moms. Go hug an AP kid. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

Oh, don't feel too bad, Lovemykids. We're still slogging too. My younger dd hates, hates, hates it. There's no sanctimony here! The testimonials from older sis are helping though...mainly to strengthen my resolve. That's why I shared....my youngest is a freshman now. It's taken much longer for things to click for her, but I'm beginning to see the spark of a little inner knowledge that the Latin is a valuable little tool.

I know what you mean about the intuitive thing...it does 'feel' right. However, it's also not very popular. Your non-homeschooling friends will look at you as if you are nuts or pretentious. I learned to just not say much about it. However, when I hear my older daughter telling her younger sister that it will put her way ahead of the game on the SAT, in the sciences, in college, etc.... it makes all those years of struggle worthwhile.:001_smile:

Dixie, we started long ago with Matin Latin 1 & 2. Later, my kids studied Latina Christiana in a coop setting. My older daughter used Henle for a couple of years (the one whizzing through Spanish now) and my younger (who really hates it) is using Latin Prep. So maybe the question should be, what HAVEN'T we used !LOL I started this because I knew very little about foreign languages period, and I could learn along with the kids. (I had had three semesters of French in college and knew zilch.) Also, I figured if I mispronounced something in Latin, who cares? I didn't know at the time that learning Latin is the very best way to approach English grammar. It makes so many connections and is a perfect stepping stone for so many other languages. Thank you WTM for planting the seed.

Sounds like a VERY reasonable plan to me...great job, Mom. Being a kid with zero responsibility sounds good, but it's not all it's cracked up to be. She'll have more understanding of the real world AND a sense of accomplishment...though she may not admit it to you :001_smile:.

GREAT idea. I think that I could teach that course. "Oh my gosh, you haven't done all the practice exams?" "You scored WHAT?....ok let's breathe here.." "No tears...no time for tears." "The Lord created the universe in six days...this is just a test.....let's get to work." "NO FREAKING OUT...WE WILL BE CALM!" "Call Dad and get him to bring home ice cream....it's gonna be a long weekend!"

Thinking positive thoughts for all AP students. I so admire their tenacity. Cyber hugs to all of them and their moms. :grouphug: They can do it. My dd has tackled three....calculus, chemistry, and world history. She insisted on this last August, and I allowed her to against my better judgement. This week she grinned and said, "Why did you let me do this, Mom?" *sigh* I have bitten a hole clean through my tongue trying not to say ITYS. The first test is on Wed., the second the following Tuesday, and the last test two days later on Thursday. After that, we will collapse.