We just did this and it took less than two weeks. I was really surprised.

I think you have already gotten everything I could suggest. But I wanted to be another to chime in that it is OK to scaffold a teen if they need it! While I am in favor of letting kids make mistakes, if you see an ongoing issue, it is no longer a sink or swim situation. My 14yo needs a lot more help with scheduling than I expected. We end up doing many of the things suggested on this thread. I am sure it will not last forever but it is what she needs right now. She has too many different classes on too many different platforms and the juggling is just too overwhelming for her, so I help. I do make her participate in the planning in hopes that eventually it will rub off on her.

Thanks! Good to know. I don't think dd has any grounds to apply for an accommodation. I just wanted to know so she could start to work on it now.

Forgive my ignorance on this one. This will be dd's first, and probably only, AP exam. I have a logistical question about it. Are the essay portions hand-written or typed on a computer? Dd is used to putting her thoughts into words using a computer and also does not really have the hand stamina for lots of writing at one time. If we know that it will be hand-written, she will now start working on stamina and organizing thoughts without editable typing.

If there is no concern about neglect or illness, I would let it go. It is within the realm of normal for a teen boy. My dd has several male friends of similar build and I think it is pretty normal. And frankly, having been a kid that got commented about constantly, right in front of me, I would tread cautiously. Healthy bodies comes in lots of shapes and sizes.

I am curious about this. I have read/heard his before and feel like I must be looking at a different book. We are finding the chapters refreshingly short in contract the Human Odyssey which we used for the logic stage. Am I missing something?

It really varies, as others have said. But all of the waitressing jobs I have had paid very well. More than that, the connivence of being so close to home would be a big factor for me. Lifeguarding can be pretty slow/boring/lonely. Serving shifts tend to fly by because you are usually hustling and there is plenty of socializing. With your ds already working one job in a gym, he might find the variety refreshing. I also find serving experiences variable in job interviews. Even after getting a masters in engineering, I found that I could always rely on serving situations for tricky interview questions. It is relatable for everyone so easy fodder when you don't have a great career-related answer due to inexperience.

We are using this with my 9th grader. I am combining it with Literature (Great Books) and writing (rhetoric focussed) for 2 credits total. So the strictly history part is about 2/3 of a credit which translate to 3 hours a week of "in-class" time with some "homework." I have scheduled three chapters a week. Dd reads the chapter, taking notes and referring to an atlas for map perspective. Then I have her do the corresponding sections in the study guide. This is corrected by me and I will ask her to fix issues before the assignment is done. We usually skip the map work (section 4) of the guide. In reality, this takes more like 1.5 hours per chapter so we are not yet keeping pace. But there is some wiggle room as covering 88 chapters at three per week adds up to less than our full academic year. If we continue to be behind, I will either skip some chapters or insist on dd finishing her work outside of "school hours." She is tying in her history work with her Great Books and rhetoric work so in reality, it is a solid full credit, if not more.

I have a similar 9th grade girl. She is very bright but easily overwhelmed, easily frustrated, a perfectionist, and a procrastinator. I have been homeschooling all the way through so I was very aware (and slightly afraid) of the issues I would be facing when we stepped it up for 9th grade. I find that I have to scaffold a great deal, especially at the beginning of the year. There is very little my dd can do independently with high success. I am not sitting here doing each thing with her, necessarily, but I play a huge role in scheduling her work flow (with her input) to try to avoid cramming and last minute rush jobs. My hope is that she will adopt these practices, or some version of practices that work for her, herself over time but she is just not there yet. I have to teach the kid I have in front of me right now. Honestly, her online classes require the most management help from me. One of them has a lot of busywork with complicated due dates. The other (Latin) is by far her most difficult class and the workload is so high that help managing it is necessary. There is no cramming or procrastinating in that class. Without me helping her handle the schedule, she would be scrambling most days to get things in on time. I have also found that during the 11-14 (and who knows how much longer) year old girl time, the beginning of the school year always seems hopeless. I have finally learned to not let this alarm me and to even purposely lighten the load for the first month. I cannot control her online classes so I lighten the all-home classes. We are both adjusting to a change in schedule and it really takes a few weeks for dd's brain to get in the right space. By November, I have usually forgotten the rocky start to the year. Just a warning - January can be tricky too. As others have said, bare bones scheduling might be something to consider. My dd has 6 credits, one of which is an elective (music). The 5 academic subjects she is taking are almost too much. We too combine history, lit, and writing but I base the schedule on time, rather than content. Basically, she has two hours a day for the combo and when that is exhausted, she is done. It is broken up into two sections and I am right on top of her during those two hours to make sure she is focussing the entire time. I don't expect to have to do that all year but it is what it is right now and I am ready to do it all year if I have to. I second the jumping back into high school concern. We live in a district that makes this nearly impossible. Dd could jump in her 10th grade year and with testing be just a little behind, enough to maybe still graduate on time, but after that she is home or will have to extend her high school years. Dd was well aware of this before final decisions were made. I don't say this to freak you out but I would check in with her old school if there is a significant chance that going back to school is a possibility. And share that info with your dd if a major factor in your decision to come home was her desire to do so.

I would also ask or check the syllabus to see what role quizzes play in the overall grade. I teach at the college level and give (online) quizzes multiple times a week mostly just to give my students incentive to actually study the preparatory material before class meets. They are usually 2-4 questions and many students average 50% or less over the semester due to either not preparing or rushing through (not saying your dd is doing either of those things....). But, all of those quizzes put together are only 2% of the grade. They are really insignificant in the overall scheme of things. That said, I would expect partial credit on problems for an exam with only 13 problems.

This had never occurred to me! I go to my chiro once a month and will bring it up next time.

It looks like you have to have a prescription in the U.S. It looks intriguing!

I actually do wish I still had it. This was two years ago and it was sent via email. I was so mad that I just deleted it. But more than once, I have thought that I wished I had saved it if for no other reason than to remind myself that this group is not for us.

The dinner I referred to upthread had a 1.5 page dress code...for girls only, of course. There was an entire paragraph devoted to sleeve length. That is about when I quit reading. I think it took longer to write the dress code than the dinner was to last.

This was the biggest reason we had to get dd a smartphone. Dh, dd and I usually have to be in constant communication as we are often in different places sharing cars and rides. Dd travels a lot for her sport, often without a parent, and is constantly on the go when home. Without group texting, dh and I were playing middle man and vital messages were getting lost in the fray resulting in people not getting picked up or changed plans not broadcasted to everyone. Dd also is in two bands that require group texting in order to function. Her old flip phone was just not cutting it. I agree about watching for addiction/abuse. We set up rules right away partly to avoid this. Dd uses a laptop a lot for school and we had an issue last spring with lots of time being wasted texting and going on social media. We figured this out and had a family meeting. There is not a lot we can do to prevent access to social media other than periodically check history to see if it is being used when it is not supposed to. But we did figure out how to turn off her text/email notifications during school time so at least she is not constantly being beckoned to participate. All of her friends and her boyfriend goes to school and can somehow text all. day. long. Luckily, the novelty has largely worn off and dd is not addiction-prone so I think we are in the clear for right now. But I do feel the need to check up on her use regularly to make sure it doe snot get out of hand again.

Dd is 14. We have some basic rules. The phone (and all other electronics) must be downstairs and on the chargers at bedtime. The phone also sits on the charger during school hours. Dd is allowed to check it and use it during breaks, lunch, or whenever she asks permission. She must ask permission before installing any apps on the phone or signing up for any social media accounts. We have the passwords for all social media and she knows we reserve the right to log on and check her activity at any time. The phone is to be stowed during family meals.

Ha ha! No. We just don't have many homeschoolers past elementary age. The small percentage that do continue into high school are mostly from families that are homeschooling specifically to "protect" their kids from dances and other teen evil.

No dances here. There is a "formal dinner" where the kids can dress up but no dancing because many of the local homeschool families are opposed to dancing. The dress code for the dinner is so long and picky that dd decided immediately that she was not interested. Dd does often attend the public school dances with friends. No one has said anything and until this thread it did not occur to me that she might need permission to attend. Her friends often bring dates from other schools and as far as I know it is OK.

I pressure can a huge quantity of vegetable stock annually. I have noticed an issue for the last few years and wondering if anyone knows what this is about. The first 3-4 rounds through the canner all seal properly. After that, it seem I get more and more jars that do not seal. Is it possible that the seal on the canner gets weak from prolonged use? Or something else....besides me getting more and more tried as the day goes on?

I was specifically addressing the idea that her son is not to touch any female irregardless of culture/religion. I am all about respecting the wishes of anyone regarding if and how they are touched. I just found the idea of being forbidden to touch anyone of the opposite gender to be a bit unusual and was wondering how that is handled on a day to day basis.

Not even to help someone who is injured? Maybe I am missing something, but what about games like tag or flag football? Hugging a friend? Or the million other reasons that I see dd and her friends of both genders touching each other.

I have been trying that for years! Ha ha!

I live in a very cold climate. Dh and I both have Canada Goose coats because we spend a great deal of time standing outside for various reasons. They are great and we both love them but they are very very expensive. I would not spring for them for growing children or even no-longer growing teens who might still be rough of clothing or forgetful. They are also very puffy so we have to take them off when getting in the car to make sure our seatbelt work properly. We always bought Land's End or REI for dd. As long as you have something wind proof that is fairly warm, layers are going to be your better bet. Especially because you might find that your kids need to wear more indoors as well. Long johns, scarves, hats, wrist warmers, and very thick wool socks are part of our daily indoor uniform here. We also find that by keeping the heat down indoors, we not only save money on heating but acclimate to being outdoors better.

This is exactly what I was hoping was available out there! Thanks!

I did use a full guard. It is great to know there has been some evolution. I will keep that in mind if all else fails and I have to go the "official" route through my dentist.