Yes, it can be frustrating that they question everything, but I think they are better off for doing so.

It looks like enough to be a full credit. If you are only needing a half credit, then I think you can do less. Each Brave Writer course is "listed" as a 1/4 credit. I don't use them for a full 1/4 of my English course, but you could. Do you specifically need the Brave Writer SAT/ACT course? Otherwise, I'd replace it with one of the Expository Essay courses. You have classical mythology - sounds fun. As the bulk of an English credit is reading (and analyzing) literature as well as writing, then I'd ask if you want to add any other literature. Do you need daily/weekly grammar review? At that age I'd only do it if still needed. Otherwise, I'd teach grammar through editing writing. It's really easy to overload an English credit. I don't label any courses as honors so I'm not a good person to ask that. College reps have told me that the honors label really only distinguishes students within a school as to whether they are taking the more rigorous course or not. They have told me it is essentially meaningless on a homeschool transcript. edited to add: If you wanted a minimal 1/2 credit, then you could simply do two Brave Writer courses (1/4 credit each) and call it done (especially since one involves literature). I do more than this for my English, but in the situation of just trying to get it done, I think it's fine.

I did it for high school, but I did more than one MOH book for the year.

Assuming that I'm thinking of the right question, we didn't add anything. A resume for my son would just repeat all the information already included. It basically said to summit something additional if needed to explain anything unusual.

Thanks for the feedback. I'm looking for more ideas for my next student in which studies come easily so I can add more to his schedule and then for my daughter who is so very different from her brothers and I'll have to go in a new direction.

I'd love to hear more about this class. Looking at the Landry website, it looks like they have quite a few interesting sounding classes.

What have been some of your favorite online courses and why? It might be a great course for learning, highly interactive, unusual topic, or a just get it done in a no-fuss sort of way. Some favorites at my home are: PA Homeschoolers Statistics - great course; well organized PA Homeschoolers Macroeconomics - great course with lots of interaction; this does take a lot of time Bravewriter - love all their writing courses as I think the feedback in incredible Center for Literature (lit only, no writing) - easy way to learning literature analysis

I also like Center for Lit's materials.

As far as why I will teach calculus to my second son rather than use PA Homeschoolers again - the biggest reason is that I can. I needed to outsource last year as I simply didn't have the time to teach and my oldest needed to learn to be accountable to someone else. I have mixed feelings about the PA Homeschoolers calculus class. I do think it prepares students well for the AP exam. You can private message me if you want to know more about our experience with PA homeschoolers calculus.

Here's the link for the 10th edition Larson Calculus videos. http://www.larsoncalculus.com/calc10/content/proof-videos/ I have no idea how they differ from Chalkdust, but I wouldn't be surprised if they are very similar (same). There are also videos for the Larson precalculus book and others - just google it. On calc chat there are worked out solutions for every odd problem in the book. There are also unit tests. I have no idea how calc chat tutoring works as I've never used it. I "think" the videos and worked out solutions are in two different locations, but they are just bookmarked on my computer now so they are easy to find.

My oldest did PA Homeschoolers Calculus BC last year with the Larson text. He easily made a 5 on the Calc BC exam (though he is naturally mathy). (He did AoPS precalculus). This year we are doing a mix of MIT opencourseware as well as finishing the Larson text to finish out multivariable calculus as he didn't want to do it at the university based on timeframe. I'm thinking for my next son, I'll probably use the Larson text with the free videos and worked out problems on Calc chat to teach him calculus myself. The only thing I'd add to the Larson text for AP is specific AP review.

Who is the primary owner of the account? Who would have to pay any taxes? If you are a joint owner, then I would think you have to report. If you are just a guardian with access to the account then NO.

Blech - I hate rudeness. We have a local public high school who has been very willing to work with us - even saying that they'll give tests they don't typically administer and accommodations. I hope you can work things out. I'd suggest contacting schools in other districts and seeing what you can do. Our local counselor says that she has to sign an agreement to be an AP testing center that they will test anyone. I KNOW that so many don't do this but it made me wonder last year when she told me she has to sign this agreement. Good luck....

I just listed our academic coach as a teacher. He's a teacher in real life and knows my son through math competitions. He's just not had my son in a classroom setting. We also listed a teacher that had taught some elective classes as a classroom teacher. I told the coach I was looking for an academic recommendation and to just put not applicable or answer as best as he could any supplemental questions. It should be clear from his recommendation the setting he knows my son in.

Another vote for Bravewriter. Also, Center for Literature will often work with you and I wouldn't be surprised if they let you join at any time.

I think teaching to mastery is fine and then awarding the grade A (for mastery). This is what I do. I also don't have any problem with giving lower grades if that is what is deserved. I don't grade on attitude. In public high school, the student's attitude can be horrible, but it they turn in an A paper then it's an A. The only area I would really struggle giving my oldest an A was in English. He has a horrible time writing. I started outsourcing his writing to Brave Writer. Not only did they do amazing things with his writing, but he received A's in their classes. Some of the classes seemed to be more graded on effort and improvement and others were very strictly graded. He can now produce amazing papers, though it still takes a ton of effort.

Tell me more about Edhesive courses. They sound interesting. Is there a live teacher or someone you can ask questions of? Does someone else "grade" the work? It looks like all the lectures and assignments are well laid out. Are the courses self-paced? Do I need to know anything about programming to support my student is this class?

Some schools require that you fill out a FAFSA before you can receive merit scholarship. You might want to check with the schools or just fill out the FAFSA. (This allows the school to fork over less merit money if the student qualifies for free government grants). Same amount of money to you, but different source.

Listening in. My son is in the same boat.

Derek Owens online.

I used Singapore and Miquon.

I'd say for a simple fraction answer either is fine as long as he realized they are the same. When using fractions in multiplication or other equations, I prefer the horizontal line as it makes it more clear.

I'm not doing a renewal, but a new FAFSA. I didn't have any trouble retrieving numbers from IRS.

I think it is more likely to raise the question of whether it will be an ongoing problem and will the student be able to handle classes in a future year.

I wouldn't hesitate asking a year in advance - I actually did just that this year about a test the the school doesn't typically give.