DS 8th Grade, DS 7th grade, Ds 2nd Grade (Still working on DD 5th grade) Saxon Math: Algebra 1/2, 87, 3 Rod & Staff English (The older boys started the series late): 6, 5, 2 Spelling & Vocabulary: Vocabulary for Life, Calvert Cd-roms, Calvert Cd-roms Pentime Penmanship: 8th grade, 7th grade, 2nd grade History: History Odyssey Modern, History Odyssey Early Modern, SOTW Vol. 2 Science: Apologia Physical Science, Apologia General Science, McGraw-Hill Science 2 Latin: Oxford Latin 1, Oxford Latin 1/2 Greek: Hey Andrew Level 4 Logic: Introduction to Logic

Yes, get the exam. Several friends have been given eye exercises for their dc to work on at home by the eye doctor. Also, just knowing if there is an issue, and what it is helps. It cuts down on the frustration. :001_smile: Best of luck!

Have the 2 of you gone to speak to the recruiters? What would they recommend for high school courses, and what are the requirements for joining? It might help your DsD to focus and plan for the next 5-6 years if she has a clear picture of what she's working for. :001_smile: None of my children have hit high school age yet, but I've been 'listening' to locals who have. The children who have a high school diploma, Mommy or accredited, do well. The child who ended up with a GED had to deal with the stigma years later. It was assumed he was a dropout. I would agree with your assessment that your DsD would benefit from having a 4 year high school degree versus a GED.

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IMHO, I'd reverse this. My preference is for a red dining room/ library, and a forest green living room. :001_smile:

Thank you. I'll do some research and consider it. :001_smile:

Thank you, everyone. You've given me much to research and think about. :001_smile:

:iagree: You can also check with your local community college. The one in my area offers a high school diploma. Best of luck!

Thank you, I just cross posted there. :001_smile:

DD 11 cannot spell. I gave her the placement test in Spelling Power, and she tested at a 2.4 grade level, virtually no improvement since last year. We've been using Calvert Spelling CD-roms or Spelling Power, both of which use the same method, but clearly they're not working. She placed at the beginning of level A in Apples and Pears spelling. It turns out, she doesn't hear the sounds clearly. My current thought it is to place her into Apples and Pears spelling, unless the concensus is that another spelling program would have better results. What would be the best spelling program for a child who does not hear sounds clearly?

DD 11 cannot spell. I gave her the placement test in Spelling Power, and she tested at a 2.4 grade level, virtually no improvement since last year. We've been using Calvert Spelling CD-roms or Spelling Power, both of which use the same method, but clearly they're not working. She placed at the beginning of level A in Apples and Pears spelling. It turns out, she doesn't hear the sounds clearly. My current thought it is to place her into Apples and Pears spelling, unless the concensus is that another spelling program would have better results. What would be the best spelling program for a child who does not hear sounds clearly?

:iagree: One of my children turned out to be extremely far-sighted. A pair of really strong drugstore reading glasses, and he was reading well. A friend asked an eyedoctor to check her son, and he found a tracking issue within 30 seconds. She went home with vision exercises to strengthen his eyes.

My 6th and 7th graders spend around 3-4 hours doing schoolwork. Math: 45 min Language Arts (Penmanship, Grammar, Writing, Spelling & Vocabulary): 45 min. Latin: 20 min (My goal is slow but steady progress.) Greek: 20 min (7th grader only) History: 45 min Science: 45 min Reading, memory work, flashcards, chores, music, karate, artwork, etc. occur at other times. Ds (7th grade) likes to keep his flashcards in his pocket so he can study in the car, or while I'm running errands. Ds (6th grade) prefers to bring his reading. :auto:

I just print off my own computer. :001_smile:

Usually, I figure 36 5-day weeks or 180 days of school. :001_smile:

Doesn't it though? With #5, I finally broke down and told the midwife I would be more comfortable if she stopped by and checked me. I was 8 cm dialated and dd was born 1 1/2 hours later. :D It seems to be getting harder to tell, rather than easier. :confused: If you're nervous, have someone check you. You never know. ;)

Yes, we switched to almost all textbooks last year and it's worked well for us. So well, that I'm not changing any of the curriculum we're using for the next school year. :D Easy to implement, easy to plan, and easy to keep going with a baby and a pregnant mom in the house. I miss having all the children on the same time period and being able to check out movies pertaining to history and science. :sad: However, things have been so much smoother since the change, that I can't change back...especially with a newborn and toddler in the house next year. :rolleyes:

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Look ahead... what would you regret more in 5 - 20 years? Having another baby, or stopping with the twins? Do you see yourself with another? And also, what does your dh think? :) Best of luck with your decision.

I'd chose the font dc prefers, s/he is going to have to live with the font for a very long time. ;)

At Christmas, God willing, Dh and I will have 14, 13, 11, 8, 17 months, and newborn. We will have our older family, and our younger family. As the oldest 4 gear up for leaving the nest, I'll start homeschooling all over again with the youngest 2. I can avoid an empty nest for several more years. :D My kids are among the oldest at our homeschool group...and the youngest. I was there when the group started up, and I'm going to be sticking around a very long time. ;) The best part is getting to 'start over' as an experienced mother. It's easier to deal with a demanding newborn since I know how quickly this stage will be gone. Getting up in the middle of the night doesn't faze me, dh and I are much calmer with a screaming infant, and I'm not worried about being the perfect mom. I'll never be a perfect mom, so why sweat the small stuff. :lol:

I've used Language Lessons for Little Ones Vol 1-3 with #4 and truly loved the books. I placed ds by his handwriting rather than his reading, so he didn't learn to read using the series. It's provided a wonderful review of phonics, handwriting practice, and a gentle introduction to language arts for the PrK - 1st grade years. I plan to use it again for my youngest. It's not what I wish to use long term so we're jumping ship here, but ds and I have enjoyed our years with Queen's.

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Did one section fill up before the others? Or did the sections fill evenly? I'm always worried one section will need 100+ pages while others will only use 20.