Hello. Writing with request for advice about upcoming exam. 10th grade DD has taken online AP classes for APES and APUSH. We have realized due to these exams and a neuro-educational consult that she not a great test taker and may do better in DE classes. She has done well with assignments and experiments but the quiz scores bring her grades down to B. Since she has been studying for the exams and is registered, I am assuming there is no downside to taking the exams. My understanding is that scores don't have to be shared and that an A or B in the class can still be used for her GPA and transcript even if she does not pass the exam. Her outlook about the whole experience and challenge has been quite positive. Many Thanks. Ann

Hello. I am looking for recommendations for World or British Lit online classes for my rising 11th grader. Preferably synchronous or with lots of discussions and not too much busy work. Has anyone found any good ones? Any reviews on AIM Academy British Lit by Susan Spivey? Or other courses by the same teacher? AIM Academy courses have been both hits and misses so I am never sure. DD is not ready for AP classes. Thanks. Ann.

Hello. We did not do French 1 with WTMA but DD is currently doing French 2 with Sally Barstow at AIM academy (Debra Bell) and will continue in French 3 next year. She has loved the class and instruction. The one hour class did not seem sufficient initially for foreign language but Sally added a second class for French conversation over the winter (10 sessions) and we found a local Saturday French school. Given that we have the weekly 3 hour school now in addition to the weekly 1 hour class, we have enough instruction. In our circumstance, French 3 at WTMA for 2 days in addition seems like overkill for foreign language alone when she has other tough subjects to cover. Again, this is not the answer to your question, but just putting it out there in case it helps you or another parent. Good luck.

We will not be signing up given the above reviews which I have read in other threads before this one. I hope the teachers are aware if this. Since they get such excellent reviews for teaching, they should be interested in making the course a better fit for students. But the class seems to fill up quickly so maybe they have enough interested students to just continue the same format. Change requires effort. Thanks OP for starting the thread. Appreciate all the candid reviews to help those of us considering choices to make more informed decisions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for taking the time to write. I am glad your DS has had such wonderful experience with the teacher. Funny and interesting teachers are always a hit in our home. We will likely sign up too is the time works. Regards. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good morning. I realize this course is relatively new (?started 2016). We are interested in it for my 10th grader and I would love to hear more experiences if anyone here has taken it. The one review I saw when searching the archives said it is an easy course. Too easy for 10th grade? There are some other online schools that offer it but I like WTMA's approach with assignments stated clearly and grading that we can see and understand. I don't think DD is ready for AP classes in these subjects yet. I know about Julia Reed's Government class at PA Homeschoolers but that would likely be too difficult if this is her first exposure to these subjects. Am I thinking correctly. All these class decisions in February while trying to stay on track for this year are making my head spin. :confused1: Regards, Ann.

DD was in a writing class recently and they use Google docs too. They just created an account for the class and shared the password with everybody in the class. Kids would use their own google docs accounts to write and "share a copy" with that account. HTH. Anu.

Yes. DD did it 2 years ago. Amy Upperman was the teacher at that time. Very well organized course, lots of info and slides that we printed and referred to last year too. Kids got to apply the strategies to different subjects and even an exam/ quiz at the end. Being a busy working homeschool mom, I really appreciate the Super organized teachers. DD loved the class and Mrs Up and we even signed up for her Biology class this year but unfortunately that class got cancelled. HTH. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you. Ann

Regarding our experience with crash course, the lectures are quick but DD14 liked that and cannot really sit through longer, slower lectures. She also had a US government textbook (something we picked up at the local library book sale) that she would use to follow up on the courses and read further. This was in 8th grade and it was not really something I had prepared as a course so I was just happy seeing her do something constructive with her time. :-) . Of course, if I include that in her schedule and plan out a complete course she will decide to hate it. :mellow: Regards, Ann.

I am interested in teaching DD14 how to think and write good arguments for essays rather than pursuing logic studies at this time. Would Argument builder or similar courses (suggestions are most welcome) work well? She has taken writing classes and knows the mechanics well but I have noticed that her arguments and reasoning are weak. Thank you for any suggestions. Regards, Ann.

We have watched and liked Crash Course US Government videos (free on You tube) though I am not sure how well they work as a High school credit. Maybe take a look, if you haven't already to see if it combines well with Notgrass. Someone else may know more. Regards, Ann. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you everyone for taking the time to give us your feedback. It has been very helpful. I think we will indeed go ahead and sign up just for the discussions only option because we plan to use Bravewriter plus some other stuff for writing. Warmest regards, Ann. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello. I am leaning towards Center for lit for my rising 9th grader- specifically American Lit because it ties in with US History. She has done more rigorous English-all-in-one classes for 7-8th grade and we would like to focus on writing a bit more this year so a book a month with group discussions seems good for the lit portion. Are the discussions religious at Center for lit? We used their teaching the classics program at co-op without issues but thought I would check in with any users of the monthly lit discussions to make sure the discussions are mostly secular. Thanks for your opinions. This list and your reviews has been invaluable in high school planning. Regards, Ann.

Thank you Jennifer for taking the time to answer all my questions. The class really seems like a good match and I have sent her an email to see if she plans to add the conversation class for 2017-18. Maybe my DD will "see" yours in class in the Fall. :001_smile: Regards, Ann.

Thank you foofoobunny. We switched from Latin and started French 1 at the start of the 2016-2017 year with a tutor and found it a wonderful change too. I like the WTMA French class because it is 1h 15 mins twice a week but it is in the late afternoon and will block 2 afternoons in our schedule. I like morning online classes so my DD can do them while I am at work in the mornings. Barstow's class is 12:30 to 1:30 EST and only once a week so the flexibility is nice. On the other hand, I hope it is rigorous enough for one high school language credit . So many things to consider. Planning high school is totally different from middle school :confused1: . Thanks again, Ann.

Please post any reviews for the online programs-I am looking into WTMA and AIM/ Debra Bell academy. I noted in the archives that some parents were considering French 1 at WTMA in 2016. Did that go well? Would you recommend the teacher? Thanks. Ann.

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Dear all. I am in the midst of High school planning for my rising 9th grader and a bit harried because I know Online classes will be registering soon. My DD enjoys synchronous classes and I am looking at WTMA U.S. History, AIM academy with Lisa Hawkins and US history A at Online G3 with Galahad (High school American Narratives book, not Hakim). I have read good things about Ms. Brian's class at WTMA but not much about the latter two. Any experiences? Thank you for all your collective wisdom. This forum has been invaluable for High school planning. Regards, Ann.

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Just a quick (and maybe silly question) from 8th grade mom thinking about high school starting Fall 2017 (SY 2017-2018). Is the Jan 31st deadline for AP audits for current school year or 2017-2018 year? Thanks. Ann

We loved WWS 1 with Kayla Meyers too. For anybody considering this course for next year, acc to an email we received earlier in the Summer, Ms. Meyers is not teaching 2016-2017 because she is pursuing further studies. There are other teachers and models (eg. Workshop) available. A quick search of the forums will help determine info about other teachers and their styles. Best. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Requesting to be added. DD is 13 year old rising 8th grader and being a part of a community of moms would be most helpful. Thanks for doing this. Ann. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you for taking the time to write back with your experience. This is exactly what I am trying to decide. I think we will start with Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop through lynda.com (our library has a subscription so it is free) and proceed from there. Appreciate all your help. Ann

Hello. My rising 8th grader is interested in the above course since she has an interest in Fashion and graphic design. She really does not have any experience with coding. Are the Youth Digital courses taken in a particular order? I do not see any pre-requisites for this course. I have emailed the company too. Also is there actual teaching and assignments or are the kids just exploring the program. I would like her to actually learn how to use software instead of just a dress-up game (plenty of those for free on the internet :-)) Any thoughts/ experiences/ alternative ideas appreciated. Thanks. Ann.