Well, I'm seeing the same thing as you. I had emailed Edhesive on April 30th and asked a bunch of questions about their courses including the price for AP Computer Science. I was told then it was $150. Today I followed up that email with the question of if it really went up by $400??? I will let you know if they answer my email.

What does he need to do to "test out" of geometry? From what you describe, I'd used AoPS geometry - hands down the best at teaching the mathematical thinking of geometry. He might need to memorize some theorem names or such to be able to pass a placement test, but he certainly out to be able to do the geometry.

My son is doing Sonlight's AP Psychology next year as well. However, he's in a different situation. He'll be a senior and already has many AP under his belt including AP English so I have no worries about him self-studying for the free response with study guides.

First I'd take a big breath, grin (and maybe cry) and realize that there is nothing I can do about the situation. I'd let my husband worry about getting his parents around. I'd state plainly that I'm going ahead at my pace so that I can keep up with my child. I'd save seats if possible, otherwise just sit separately if that is better for you. I'd say that you will all meet up afterwards for a meal and do as much as reasonably possible together during the day, but I'd make it clear that you will be going ahead of the slower party. Life and family is what it is and try to just appreciate that they want to celebrate with you.

I'd pick the geometry sections of years 8 and 9, and then some of 10 and 11. It's not too much for most students.

Loved the AP Macro class through PAH. It was the teacher and how he set everything up in the class that made the difference. My son also took PAH AP Micro with Dan Burns - it was a get it done class. I assume the material would be the same in any class, but the teacher just presented the material without doing anything to make the class more interesting. No problems, just more bland.

My kids have enjoyed and improved tremendously with Brave Writer. My oldest is writing phobic, did great with BW, and now is at a highly selective college and managing the writing alongside his STEM passions. My second did great in BW and went on to AP English. My creative writer also loves BW.

I go at the pace of my daughter, which is not always completing a math course in one school year. We might do some over the summer, but we go slowly over the summer. I will stack math, such as doing concurrently with algebra 2.

Oh, I've also used Derek Owens Calculus and it is excellent (not easy though).

I haven't used it. I have looked at it and I think it is very light. I've used PA Homeschoolers and I will be using Thinkwell next year. I am also capable of doing the teaching/support myself.

I wouldn't pick the BW Help for High School pdf for specific instructions. However these are the instructions for the old Kidswrite Intermediate and the first Essay class. I think most everyone that has commented that BW is good gives the reason that in ONLINE classes, the teacher feedback is excellent. The initial instructions are not as good as IEW, but you will get multiple more rounds of individual instruction/feedback from the teacher that is directed at your specific writing. This is where it is very different from IEW.

Well, I used IEW in middle school (and some high school) and then Bravewriter in high school. My younger kids have only done BW. IEW does have very explicit instructions. However it is very teacher dependent on the feedback. Also, the feedback tends to be toward did they follow everything in the IEW list of things to do. This can be good to try some new things out, but can also be constricting to some students. My oldest was entirely anti-writing and had done IEW. He's a math-dude that likes exact instructions, but he flourished with Brave Writer. BW instructions are not as exact, but they are good enough to get a good start. From there, the feedback is incredible. The instructors give lots of feedback, lots of questions and direction. IEW writing will fit a mold which is good. BW does not give them a mold to fit, but allows more freedom. This sounds hard if you are looking for explicit instruction, but is actually very good. The instructions are very good and have examples to get started. However if you get stuck, you can say I don't know how to start - or whatever, and the instructors are very good at giving explicit individual help. BW does tend to be expensive, but I've found the feedback to be priceless. My math-dude says he still hates writing, but if he HAS to write then he'd rather do it the BW way. It's also been fantastic for my writing-comes-easy kid and my talented word girl. It's impressive how well they meet each student where they are and help them improve from there.

I would think that there is some other option other than 8am for him, however it might be very restricted to when he can change his schedule - like maybe not until August. I've heard all sorts of weird ways that colleges sign up freshmen and many do not make sense to me. I agree that sometime you might not have a choice about an 8am class (and it might be now), but I would do everything I could to set him up for success for his first semester.

Thinkwell has an option.

Generally, assuming your state laws are not different, YOU as the homeschool administrator decide the requirements to graduate from your homeschool. It's a good idea to follow what the public schools do, but as stated above it varies significantly. I wouldn't grant a diploma if the student can't meet the basic standards of what is expected of a high school graduate. That said, I'm impressively disappointed at how bad the math skills are of some of the students graduating in my area. They certainly couldn't pass my standard of algebra 2. ... in other words it's very subjective.

Some other classes that sound like they might fit what you are looking for: Online G3 literature classes https://www.onlineg3.com/ Roy Speed Shakespeare classes http://hscollegebound.com/courses.htm By the way, I think it is perfectly fine to do a once a month class for literature while you are concentrating on healing her mental health. The last thing you want to do is overwhelm her and it doesn't sound like you'd be slackers about everything else. You can always add to any class at home if you need more for a full credit.

MEP math - just the geometry chapters from a couple of years. It's a good get it done geometry.

WaskoLit sounds interesting - I've never heard of it. I'll have to keep my eye out for some reviews.

I know that Transy students that are music or engineering use UK for classes - I'm not sure about other majors.

Univ of KY has a great engineering program with lots of support if you want to do co-ops or internships, but no requirement. It's a large state school and feels like it. Transy has a very different feel - much smaller. Some people say it feels like an extension of UK if you are taking engineering classes at UK - you would be on both campuses. I don't remember if Transy's programs with UK require five years to complete or not. My oldest math/computer science major is now at Vanderbilt and loving it. He probably would have gone to UK as his second choice, but not sure. My second son is looking at engineering and his favorites so far are UK and UAH.

Well, my son that was interested in computer science decided it was not the school for him as CS is in the engineering department and it is required to do one year of co-op to graduate. They have a five year program to graduate in engineering. For many this may be a plus, but my oldest, and now my second have not wanted to look there at all because of the required co-op. That said, co-ops are fantastic for experience and money during school, but my kids want the choice to so co-ops, internships, or neither. The students we know at UC are happy.

Is this through Homeschool Buyers Co-op or elsewhere?

It annoys me that people call into question everyone's motives - especially as a mom of multiple smart kids with learning disabilities. What I really wish, is that they'd give everyone more time (and then more for those who need accommodations). If you want to test the actual abilities, it doesn't make sense for masses to be complaining of running out of time.

I do agree that AP lit and Center for Lit are drastically different. With AP lit, you will read lots, analyze lots, and write lots - lots and lots of reading and writing. It might be high level discussions or it might be painfully difficult to keep up with. Even for a student that is capable of this class, I'm not sure it's the best choice. Sometimes going with classes that ignite passion are better - whatever the class (and this might be AP). My son that is in AP English - Lang and Comp will be doing something much more along the lines of Center for Lit for his senior year. They are on opposite ends of the spectrum and each has a place. Do what is best in you home and you will be doing the best to prepare your student for college and life. As I said above, I'd go with your instinct and do Center for Lit.

Well, I'd follow your instincts and go with Center for LIt. You've already argued why you should pick that. I would not take an AP course just to have another AP course on the transcript. Also, she won't have a score yet for her senior year AP courses, so I'm not sure how much weight the AP course will carry without a score - depends on the school. My kids have loved the Center for Lit courses. We've only done the discussion portion and not the writing portion (mostly did the classes before they did the writing). My oldest asked to go back to taking more Center for Lit classes saying it changed how he thought about everything he read. Most of my kids have only listened as they did not want to participate in the actual discussion, but they always listened to it live so that they could discuss if they wanted. I felt that it didn't seem like much for what I paid for it, HOWEVER it was fantastic for the reality of what they learned and how they transferred the thinking skills to other literature. It was definitely not just a get it done class, but inspired them to think and learn a lot. Years later they can tell you all sorts of things that they learned through Center for Lit. I would definitely recommend the courses (at least the discussion portion as we never did the writing). On the Center for Lit website, there are sample classes that you can download to see what you think of the classes.