I'm looking at this along with the suggested great books in TWTM. I also noticed there are 84 chapters in this book. How many chapters are you covering a week and what are you requiring? Perhaps a better question... how would I make this a solid 9th grade ancient history course?

I looked through Physical and General Science last year and it seemed like a lot of work for the student as far as answering the questions, doing the labs, etc. Don't get me wrong, I think it looked great, but thought it would take up a lot of time in our days. If you use Apologia do you use it as written? If not, where do you make changes. Quite honestly, this looked to be quite a jump from what we have been doing - WTM methods for 7th & 8th.

I'm wanting to go on one in Feb/Mar. - my first. Is there any lines to stay away from? Any experiences you want to share, or advice?

Math: Saxon Algebra I & II (never used Saxon so don't know how these do) & Jacobs Geometry English Composition: Writeshop Spanish I & II: Bob Jones Biology: Bob Jones World Geography: Bob Jones I've never been a big fan of Bob Jones due to the teacher intensive part - but used in a class it may be better. This is a typical 9th grade track that is offered. None of which I would choose if I was homeschooling at home for 9th. I'm trying to decide if it's worth it or not. This homeschool high school keeps transcripts for all four years, will count classes they take at home other other places, offers diplomas, and is a small class size - no more than 5 in a class. They also go two days a week - homework on the other 3 days. Just working it all out in my head!