Yes, the bolded is what I was asking, and this helps. I was wondering why "always" modifies the imperative "frighten" in the first sentence, but in the second sentence, despite "saepe" being in the same position in the sentence, the sentence is worded differently. So either placement of the adverb would be technically correct?

Yeah, the article thing makes sense, but I was wondering about the positioning of the words "always" and "often". The positioning is different in the second sentence, and changes the meaning of the sentence.

Oh, Latin is getting way more difficult. We are in Third form Latin and I have a question about imperatives. I was wondering if anyone here would know the answer. Memoria Press translates this phrase, 'Terre semper lupos malos" as "Always frighten bad wolves". But then they translate "Mane saepe in horo" as "Stay in the garden often". Why would this second translation not be "Always frighten the bad wolves"?

I remember seeing threads on course descriptions, but when I searched, I couldn't find what I needed to see. Sometimes the search button just doesn't get me what I need...Grrrrr... ETA: I need to modify my search terms, I think; I need to search "transcript", I guess.

Obviously, a brief description of what is covered and accomplished in the class. But does a lost of book resources, major field trips, and how you determined a grade for the class go there also? Taking everything you put into a course description into account, how long is a course description? Is it in a Word document, or a table of some type?

We fill both bathtubs and all but one sink to the brim, and use that water for flushing and washing face and hands. The bottled stuff is for drinking. And we have buckets around the house in a storm, as well; not for use during the storm, but for after when the power goes out and no water is on shelves in the store.

Well, like Supertechmom says, it depends on so many factors that aren't constant from hurricane to hurricane. We're in southern Virginia, and a 4 in Florida will not be a 5 by the time it bounces up the coast. So a Virginian make s a different calculation than a Floridian.

I have an elderly uncle on Merritt Island that stayed. But this isn't his first hurricane rodeo, so I'm sure he knows what he's getting into. I'm also sure he doesn't expect anyone to rescue him, either; not the type to ask for help or rescue.

Every word of this. Exactly.

I never evacuate for hurricane warnings, although I'm in southern Virginia and we don't get 4s and 5s. But I doubt I'd evacuate for a 4, either. The reasons: 1. The authorities often don't let you return to your home in a timely manner as you'd like, so your home could be damaged and the damage could be compounded if you can't take care of it. 2. In a large, crime-ridden city like Norfolk, looters will have at abandoned homes. They will pass on occupied homes for easier targets. 3. Pets. Even if they can be moved (fish and reptiles are hard to travel with), many hotels will not allow you to take them, even *if* you can find one that's not 800 miles inland. 4. The danger is almost always overblown here, so I would generally take my chances. 5. A general evacuation order doesn't take into account the circumstances in very local areas. For example, my entire neighborhood looks awful on a hurricane map, but my home is slightly higher than most houses in this neighborhood and we rarely flood here when others are under water. So I know my home and close living situation better than some random dude issuing a blanket evacuation order. 6. We're very well-prepared at all times, even outside of hurricane season (we have a generator, extra gasoline for the generator, multiple backup sources of food and water, and we don't expect rescue). If a 3 or 4 comes at us, we figure we're on our own for a few weeks, at least.

Bumping with an update.

I taught online biology for many years at the community college level. I hated every minute of it, and abandoned that teaching venue for face to face teaching. The fact that this is an 8-week course probably contributes to the horrific washout rate, but online courses have higher-than-average washout rates anyway. Speaking very generally, I think online is one of the absolute worst ways to actually learn. It's tough to maintain enthusiasm when it's just the student behind the computer. I think many who sign up for this delivery mode think they will be able to swing it because they are already overwhelmed with life and think this mode will be manageable (um, no - if you are over-burdened already, you shouldn't be taking any class, let alone an independently-driven one). There is little peer interaction that is not contrived (those pathetic discussion boards add little to the course or the student's learning), and the lack of face to face conversations cheats students of real interactions with people who have similar interests and who can start discussions on the topic organically. Couple these reasons with the fact that many people need to hear the lecture to reinforce learning (not all are taped), and you have a recipe for a high drop-out rate with a population of people that are often more at risk for dropping out than students in traditional 4 year universities. It doesn't help that colleges don't screen students for GPA prior to letting them register for online classes.

I signed DD up last week for a June SAT Subject test. I'd sign up now; there's no point in waiting and that way, you are assured a seat. So, really early with this one and way late for the PSAT. Weird.

I agree that this is a probable outcome of everyone abandoning the public schools. But my first reponsibility is to my child, no one else. Furthermore, I do not think the public schools will be substantially improved until they are basically destroyed and rebuilt from the bottom up, so destroying them is the first step toward improvemnet, IMO.

What specifically have your friends covered that you haven't covered, or that you haven't heard of ? How far along are you in the Saxon sequence?

That's true - part of Cornell is a land grant and heavily subsidized by NYS.

I wonder if Virginia gets us any brownie points? :) DD will easily hit the academic and work experience in field requirements/recommendations.

It really is as simple to use as the other posters mention. However, we didn't have time to do 2 grammar programs and so we had to ditch it because there was virtually no lessons/teaching on mechanics and DD needed that, It's a wonderful rgammar program if a kid doesn't need attention to mechanics. Also, the writing leaves alot to be desired, IMO.

We just instituted timers with DD (not a problem student, but needed help focusing, apparently), and I was skeptical, but she has cut the time she spends on math by at least a third because she focuses on gettin' it done. Worth a try, IMO.

I've got one like this; tries to get out of everything. I pulled all screens (TV, iPod, computer) until I see sustained attention to getting the work done on time, as assigned. I have no hesitation in pulling other fun stuff until he learns to stay on task, as he is 12 and old enough to work mostly independently. Mine wants to go back to school (he thinks he's over-worked at home and says he's lonely). I told him he can go back to school, but not public school and that he would have to choose one of the private schools around here. He just wants to go to public school because that's where his friends go, but no way, not here. He says he doesn't want to go to Cathloic school because religion classes are a waste of time, and he doesn't want to follow the dress code of no jeans in the non-religious schools. So he opts to stay home and make my life hell instead.

Doctor or nurse. I'd rather empty the port-o-potties MaeFlowers won't do, LOL!

From my point of view, sports has a tremendous positive impact on a child's development, so the benefits count for a lot. Maybe that's why so many here are pro-sports/in favor of it?

I agree. If this is of value to DD and an academic/physical benefit, then parents should pay up if their budget allows. If not, try and raise money from all other potential sources. I am a huge believer in sports being beneficial to kids, so they are a priority in this house. But I think much work over 10-12 hours a week starts to negatively impact academics, and I wouldn't sacrifice academics for sports, as much as we a sports family.

How do you register for the PSAT? Do you register through the school or through the College Board? saw no registration link on the College Board website, but maybe that's because I register through the local high school? Yes, do hurry. The test is on Oct 19th. That's in 2 weeks and 2 days. My school is very friendly to homeschoolers and the guidance counselor told me he always orders extra tests for last minute people. You can ask around and see if your schools are like that. We are only doing this test for him to be in that roomful of strangers when the test score won't matter at all. Just to see what it's like out there so there are no surprises when the tests count.

Ugh, I think I missed the deadline, as I can't find a link to register anywhere. We'll just have to take it in 10th after at-home practicing.