It depends on the class. If it is a math class, we re-visit topics that were a problem, then I create a new test. If it is a test in another subject, we re-visit the topics that were a problem, then the student writes essays explaining each problem topic in detail. For example, dd recently had some trouble on an anatomy test filling in blanks on the path of blood through the circulatory system. I thought she was having trouble with the wording used by the author not understanding. I had her write a detailed explanation of the blood through the circulatory system including each chamber and valve in the hear, each major artery or vein, etc. I then replace the score from that section with the equivalent number of points earned by the essay.

I got dd's at 5:00 am central this morning.

I haven't done it, but I have read in previous threads about NCAA where poster(s) mentioned having trouble with NCAA approval on a class that was described on the publisher's site as 8-9th grade or something similar. (I followed all the NCAA threads for a few year because dd considered NCAA athletics. She has now decided against it, so I'm not up to date and can't quote.) All that to say, that age range listing may throw a red flag. When I look at it, I don't recognize most of the books, but We did use Mapping the World by Art for dd in 7th grade. I loved it, but wouldn't have considered it high school. I didn't look up any of the other books to check level, but I do think this course could get flagged. Again, just at a quick glance, I think the books in the World Religions class look more high school level. I didn't look up all those I didn't know, but to me, this one looks like an easier pass. I would talk to someone at NCAA. Follow Sue in St. Pete's info and get someone to discuss these with you so that if there is any issue, you can fix it.

My mom read to me every night until I was maybe 10 or 11. I was already an avid reader on my own. I also remember most of my teacher's reading aloud in school through 6th grade. My senior lit teacher read something out loud to us too. I don't remember what, but I remember him reading. Every memory I have of someone reading to me is a good one. They are all positive memories and thinking of them makes me feel close to those who were doing the reading even now. I'm glad my kids will have that kind of memories of me.

Seriously? You're suggesting she lie about it? I'm hoping she has too much integrity for that. OP, I don't know enough about HOD to give you any helpful advice. I would make sure that you at least supplement with books that are clearly high school level to get through the NCAA paperwork.

I used Miller/Levine Biology for both my kids. Since I am an OEC, there is really no way that I could comfortably use a Christian Biology program. There is just too much left out. One of my kids did use DIVE with Miller/Levine, but it was really just for the steady walk-through and lectures, not because I wanted a Christian perspective. My teen age kids already knew our Christian beliefs. There was nothing there to teach. I wanted to teach them Biology and currently accepted scientific theories.

Ds is doing well. Midterm grades were good with one little issue. When he looked at his midterm grades, it said he had an F in drawing. There had been no graded work and he was devastated. He went and talked to the teacher and it turned out to be a mistake and he actually had a B. She got it corrected, but he dropped the class because he couldn't stop feeling like a failure. :svengo: All part of the fun of having an ASD kiddo in college. He registers for spring this week.

He sounds a lot like my nephew. After graduating from high school, he joined the Air Guard. It took 6 months to get to basic, so he had a gap semester :). His original plan was to become a fire fighter, using his advanced guard training. The air guard quit offering the fire suppression training before he got it though. So, he did something more like law enforcement training. After that, he took some college classes, but is now working full time on base. He has taken a 6 month position in the UAE that will begin in the spring. All that to say, the military was a great jumping off point for him. He is still planning to continue college whenever he is available for a full semester, but he is also working, being well paid and enjoying the adventure of what he does. For a guy who didn't like academics, needs to move and be physical, it has been a great fit and I've been very impressed with how he has grown up since he joined.

Regentrude is right on this. They take Biology first because it requires no math. However, I think with a good ICP class in 8th, there is enough introduction to Physics & Chemistry that the Biology first sequence makes a lot of sense and kids can handle the math of Physics far better a couple of years later. I'm sure Physics first works great for more mathy kids. But we were very happy staying with the traditional American sequence here.

I'd throw out there that if the college will accept the College Algebra CLEP, it really just covers algebra 2. I got a study guide for it and found there was not a single problem that wasn't covered in Lial's Intemediate Algebra. It is definitely far easier than actually passing College Algebra.

All the schools my kids have applied to have listed 3 years of science as a requirement. I don't think doing Physical and Environmental for 2 of the 3 will be a problem, but I would toss in another year of science. OTOH, if she does those two and then has a better idea of where she will go to college, she can check their requirements and make the decision based on that. If she decides she wants to go somewhere that requires 3 science credits, she can always throw one more in her senior year.

Oak Meadow has a 7th grade Earth Science curriculum. I don't know if it would be appropriate for high school, but it might be another option to consider. Another non-math based science would be environmental science.

I don't think Dr. Shoreman talks to kids like they are idiots, but he is boring. Watch the sample videos. They are representative. If she hates them, she will hate the whole thing.

If she likes MUS, then I'm assuming she likes video lessons and that might help sell DIVE. Sadly, Dr. Shoreman is no where near as fun or interesting as Steve Demme though. Good luck!

He's trying to cover too much. He needs to narrow his topic/focus. A 500 word essay is quite long and is plenty of time to show depth of thought on a well chosen topic.

Without math, I'd have gone with Biology, but not Apologia. Apologia is the only Physical Science that doesn't have any math requirement that I know of, but I see a lot of bad reviews on for it. We used and liked Apologia Chemistry with my non-sciencey guy, and I'm using their Anatomy with my science lover so I'm not just an Apologia hater. What about switching to an Earth Science? Apologia Physical has a lot of Earth science in it anyway. There are plenty of choices. What about DIVE Earth Science or BJU? ETA: BJU is probably overkill for her. Check out DIVE earth science.

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I would answer it yes. My child receives a high school diploma from me, not the state. It does not ask if they will receive a state issued high school diploma. That said, I don't do the common ap, so I should probably go away now. :leaving:

I have a science degree and dd is planning to major in nursing (next year). We have used a variety of science resources both secular and Christian. Most of them are found in the listings pinned at the top of the high school board. BJU is much more rigorous than Apologia, but their tests tend to mire in minutia. DIVE with BJU is a really nice option. I only use secular science texts for Biology. Current Biology is completely based on evolution and I think any text that teaches Biology without the pervasive influence of evolution is missing the mark. I don't care what you believe about evolution, but unless she is planning to go to a Christian college, a good prep for college Biology should be secular (evolution based). That doesn't mean there aren't plenty of kids that do all Christian science in high school and do fine in college, but it will put her at a disadvantage.

My youngest is a competitive gymnast, works about 20 hours/week and keeps up with school. Is it too much - YES! But she is keeping up and making good grades. Unfortunately, she is always tired and never has free time. I've suggested cutting something, but she wants to keep what she is doing and so far she is doing it all well, so we let her. I do think that a busy schedule builds organization and time management skills.

I haven't used OM for lit, but we all liked EIL I don't think of it as particularly rigorous. I think it is a solid English credit, but not at all overkill. It is organized, easy to follow and has no busy work (our only OM experiences were full of busy work). There are no tests, just papers. We were posting simultaneously, but if EIL had been dull, we'd have never made it. It was liked by both my English/book lover, and my English/book hater.

I agree with those who have said it sounds like he has a motivation problem, however, if every teenager with motivation issues was written off, well lets just say we'd have a lot of teens that would never make it through high school math. I think discussing what is going on, what his goals are and maybe why math is or isn't worth it to learn would be a good starting point. I agree he sounds like he's in over his head which is why I didn't recommend Aleks or Keys. Finding where he got lost and getting him caught up will have to be the first priority. The next step is making sure he is working consistently, not just the days you are there, or he will just continue to flounder. Don't give up on him, but do engage in a serious conversation about where he is, where he is going, and how the heck he plans to get there.

I believe all of dd's online classes have included required forum posts as part of the grade.

You can get a rushed report from ACT. I'm not sure how long it takes, but I think it would make it. I have found avoiding the common ap to be much, much less work. No college either of my kids applied to wanted everything that was in the common ap, so doing individual aps was well worth it. Of course neither applied to a lot of schools which would have changed things. Good luck!

"And some criticism has gone to the very heart of the program: that drawing 14-year-olds into admissions tasks will make a stressful process more so." Uh, yeah. I kept records starting in 9th grade to make college applications easy, and it was very worth it. I have lists of activities, class descriptions, volunteering... you name it. However, my KIDS were not even vaguely interested in keeping a diary of information for college admissions. If that becomes the standard, well ugh. Late blooming kids will be left in the dust. Kids who prefer to have a life than focus on a potential future life, will be in trouble too. I had one of each. Neither would have faired well with that type of system unless I did it for them and I didn't need something else to do.