I personally wouldn't worry about using the same curriculum that I used in the past. How much has it really changed?

Some of my descriptions got wordy, but generally I tried to keep them concise.

I pull straight from the PAH course descriptions, but I tend to make them shorter. AP Statistics (1 credit) – This online class is taught by Carole Matheny through PA Homeschoolers in 2015-2016. This course is a college level introductory statistics course in which students learn to collect, organize, analyze and interpret data. The broad conceptual themes are exploring data, producing models using probability and simulation, experimental design, and statistical inference. Text: The Practice of Statistics 4th edition by Daren Starnes, Dan Yates, and David Moore. AP Calculus BC (1 credit) – This online class is taught by Susan Gilleran through PA Homeschoolers in 2015-2016. This course prepares students for the AP Calculus BC Exam and is equivalent to one year of college calculus. This class goes beyond the AB course, covering additional techniques of integration, solving logistical differential equations, venturing into the world of parametric equations, polar coordinates and graphs, vectors in the plane, as well as delving into polynomial approximations and infinite series. Texts: Calculus 10th edition by Ron Larson Be Prepared for the AP Calculus Exam by Mark Howell and Martha Montgomery

I'd suggest you call or email the financial aid office with your specific questions. As far as my son's school which gives large amounts of need based money. Outside scholarships first decrease the "student contribution" which is $2300. Next it decreases the grant exactly by the amount of the scholarship. Unless my son gets scholarships that equal more than his huge grant, it will not decrease the parent contribution for us. Therefore in reality the best outside scholarships can do for us it decrease out bottom line by $2300. Editted to add that they will adjust the FA at anytime the scholarship is found out about. It adjust that years financial aid for us and not future.

They are both good. I think of foundations as better in a classroom setting (where you see it usually) and Generation Change for families or church groups.

I find that my kids can do most anything not organized by the public schools system. In Kentucky, home school kids miss out on KEES money if going to a KY college - this is a loss of up to $500/year in scholarship money based on grades. (They can get the KEES money based on ACT scores). My kids cannot participate in public school activities. My kids can do home school varsity sports (competing mostly against private schools), home school high school musicals, youth orchestras. I've not found any summer activities that restrict us because we home school. The opportunity cost of homeschooling high school is certainly worth it for my family.

I'd smile and offer the space I had. Definitely have ground rules about house expectations - who helps with cleaning, cooking, laundry. Presumably those rules are in place from years past already. Don't apologize, just enjoy the time together - it won't last forever and it can build some great memories. As far as space, I think any of the ideas can work. I set up a cot in my parents home and hung my clothes on a rod between two chairs. The camper might work as long as he knows you'll sometimes use it for camping and he'd have to move inside. The tiny room might be cozy, but would give private space - just set up a sleeping area. Areas of the living space work as well. I'd decide what options are acceptable to you and then present the option(s) to him.

So true, that general people will ask why USC and then say oh, I thought you meant Southern California. :closedeyes: However, I would think anyone in the field that knows anything about universities will definately respect a USC international business degree and hold her in high regard for where she chose to go to school.

They don't have videos for the last half of the algebra book either. - it's a bummer. At one point it was in their grand plan, but I haven't seen any new videos for the books in a long time.

I know many say how much harder the geometry book is, but I wanted to give a different perspective. Two of my kids (both with learning dysabilities) found AoPS Geometry easier than algebra. My other one and the one I tutored through all the books found algebra and geometry about equally difficult. I wish they'd make videos for this book.

GSTW is easy to do at home. After that, I'd suggest an online Latin course that has a teacher. It is very difficult to completely teach yourself. There are lots of good online courses - we are doing one through KET distance learning (which is cheap if you live in KY).

I am partial to print books in general. I don't know if it would be worth the extras you get with the online book.

I didn't do formal grammar in high school. I targeted any grammar issues that came up in writing and taught specifically to those.

I agree - listen to Nan. Growing up is a process. Your son is doing some amazing things and sounds like he wants your help to continue. I'd keep helping him while trying to move him toward independence. I wouldn't worry too much as long as he's making progress toward independence.

Congrats.

I consider it my job to continue to coach my teens as I have more life experience than them. I'm not their academic counselor, but I might remind them when it's a good time to go talk to one about a problem. I don't plan to micromanage their life, but I will still give life and school advice.

I don't fault you at all for helping him as he desires. If he wants you to back off and to fail then that's his choice, but if he recognizes that he has executive functioning difficulties and asks for help, then I'd keep giving it to him. I would certainly keep pushing him to do things more independently - asking have you done this? etc. Also ask him to specifically ask for help so it's not just you choosing to insert yourself. It's a hard place to be.

EE is very hands on for a hands on learner. It was fun and educational. DO is more academic with more math. Rainbow looked good, but never got done in my home.

I'm not sure this is the "right" thing to do, but we sent the scores on to some not so selective colleges. We did not send them to the more selective schools or selective scholarships. I wanted the chance to retake the test and then send the scores. Actually, I'm thinking more of the ACT. I think you can choose to send just one score sitting with the ACT, but I am not so sure about SAT.

The pinned thread you reference is a master list of all online courses. This is more specific to courses that are your favorites or that you have loved. I would put a lot more courses on the master list of online courses than I would on this list of favorite courses.

I agree that if he's graduating from an accredited degree granting school, then that is the school he lists as his high school and not homeschool. I would provide a homeschool transcript for his sophomore year if needed - your other school may have already accepted those classes and put them on a transcript for you.

My boys had government issued IDs and never showed them.

My kids have used the graphing calculator for AP calc and AP stats, but generally prefer a good scientific calculator. The scientific calculator is faster and easier for most things.

Hugs and prayers.

Congrats.