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I just pulled out my Sonlight catalog and looked at the Sonlight 100 program and the literature that it requires. It looks like they both use the Hakim books as a spine. However, I feel like the books in the Beautiful Feet program are much better than those in the sonlight program. As I stated earlier the Marrin books are a treasure. Your child will get so much out of them. Also literature like the Jungle is so eye opening. So my vote would be to go with Beautiful feet.
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Sorry, I can't attest to the Sonlight 100. However, we used the Beautiful Feet US and World History and really enjoyed it. We especially LOVED the Marrin books that went with this.
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It all depends on whether your child wants to major in a field that requires extensive math in college. If so, then TT may be a little light for them. We used Saxon until the middle of Advanced Math. Then we switched to Lial Pre-calc and Forester Calculus.
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Letter c is correct because the title proceeds the person's name. However b is correct also, because it is used alone and shouldn't be capitalized. So there is an error.
I too have had a lot of corrections when using Wordly Wise. You would think the publishers would proof their work better. :)
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My ds loves the Ted Dekker books. My dd is also becoming hooked on them.
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I would most definitely make whatever sacrifices to send mine to a Christian college. My dd completed her first year at an outstanding Christian college. It has been the best year of her life. She has made so many Christian friends, had such caring Christian teachers, grown so much in her faith, and possibly met her future husband who is the most godly young man I have ever met.
On the contrary, her best friend from High school went to a state school and has had one of the worst years. She has been bar-hoping with her friends, fell in love with a man twice her age, taken up cursing and has pretty much lost her faith--all in only one year. Her parents are so distraught.
So yes, if you can swing it at all, it is DEFINITELY worth it. It is a decision that could affect them for the rest of their lives!!!
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We were so nervous about our dd's roommate. She didn't know anyone to room with, so we knew it would be potluck. We prayed about it a lot, and God answered our prayers. My daughter met another homeschooled girl 2 weeks before classes, and they decided to be roommates. My hubby and I had our doubts whether this would work or not. But it has turned out to be such a blessing. They have loved each other so much. They had similar study habits, sleep patterns, interests. It worked out so well thanks to God. They want to remain roommates the entire time they are in college.
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My ds is heading to college in a year and I am nervous about his note taking skills during lectures. My dd who is a rising sophomore in college and didn't seem to have any problems. But my ds is a different story. He gets bogged down in details and has trouble deciphering what is important to write down and what is not. Do any of you have suggestions on how you prepared your children to take lecture notes in class.
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We used the Apologia kit that has everything in it from Home Training Tools.
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We used Apologia at home and had no problems. The experiments were fun and worked well. My dd who took Apologia Chemistry in high school, completed chemistry this year in college and aced it and thought that Apologia prepared her well for her class.
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It has the entire problem worked out. A must for us moms who are math-illiterate.
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Can't say enough good about Boys Scouts. They learn such good skills there and have an opportunity to really bond with dad on camping trips, etc. My son earned his eagle scout, and it has really been a blessing. He learned such fantastic leadership skills there.
My son has also done homeschool theatre, homeschool soccer, a Shakespeare reading group (makes Shakespeare so much more interesting). Maybe a book club with his friends.
4-H is also very good, my dd did that and loved it.
It is very important that they get out and get involved in some sort of outside activity. It really help when applying to college or applying for scholarships.
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I think you would be fine to skip Physical Science and jump into Biology. That way you will be on target to take Advanced Biology their senior year. My dd is a nursing major in college and did this and it really helped her with her A&P class this semester.
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We got our microscope from Home Training Tools and it has been an excellent one.
For writing, have you looked at Put That in Writing? We also used WriteShop.
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We used Spielvogel's Western Civilization and loved it. You can buy the Study Guides that can help you with test preparation. We also used The American Pageant for American History. My ds didn't want to put these down and was sad when we finished these. Both of these will take more than a year to complete.
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Have you tried ACT guides (Cracking the ACT, and The Real ACT prep guide). They have some helpful hints on how to take the math and science sections. Also, we purchased the McGraw Hill's "10 ACT Practice Tests" and just had him take a section (timed of course) every day a month or two prior to taking the test just like it was another one of his high school subjects. The Science reasoning part of the test is a menace. My son always did well in Science, but this is the part of the ACT that he scores the lowest on. After some practice you realize it is a test on how to read graphs and charts more than it is a science test. IMO.
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We used the Progeny Press guide when we read it. This book is a life changer. After reading it, we watched the movie. Then last year when we were in Amsterdam, we lodged in Haarlem and went through the ten Boom house. It gave me goosebumps to see the small hole where their "guests" would hide. BTW, if you need the guide I have it.
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Yes, I used to choke when I calculated how much I spent on textbooks in high school. Then my dd entered college as a nursing major where most of her books are over $100-$200 each. My suggestion is just to take very good care of your books and try to sell them when you are done. Good curriculum programs are well worth the price--an investment that will pay off especially if your children are headed to college. So try skimping in another area of your budget instead.
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We really like the American Heritage College Dictionary.
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I was appalled at the bawdiness of this when we were doing Sonlight. I chose a few of the tales that were less bawdy and had them read those just so they could get a general feel for what the book was about. The librarian at our library couldn't believe I wasn't having my kids read it in its entirety since it was such a classic. But I don't think my kids were ruined for life by not reading it. I just don't see the need to put such disgusting thoughts in my child's mind, when there are so many more classic works that are so much richer. IMO. My dd who didn't read Cantebury Tales, just finished her lit classes in college and aced them, so I don't think she was at a disadvantage at all.
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We lived in TN during most of my dd's high school and had to school under an umbrella school. They provided us with a worksheet that listed all the courses/hours needed to graduate. It was a great roadmap that kept us on target. Each year we filled in the courses that we were taking that year, so we could see the classes we were still missing.
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I think it would be an excellent idea; it would greatly enlarge your child's horizons. We had the privilege of taking our kids with us on a semester abroad (my dh is a college professor) in Europe. It changed their lives. They actually got to see and experience first hand the things they had read about in books. My daughter is now in college and is courting a young man whose parents sent him on a one year mission trip in France prior to heading to college. Not only has it enriched his life, but he is now more mature and ready for college. So, I say go for it!!
Weighted Grades? - How do you separate out each subject?
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Math and English (Grammar)
I average the daily homework grades and make them equal one test grade. That way my child will take homework seriously and not brush it off.
History, I make tests for each chapter and average those. Any major papers count as one test.
Science (We do Apologia) I have a convoluted way of figuring a grade. I give 10% for the OYO questions in the chapter. 10% for the review questions at end of chapter, 10% for the practice problems and 70% for the module tests.
Literature is a hard one to grade since it is more subjective. I try to assign a grade to how well he answered the discussion questions, and a grade to any papers he writes. The rest is subjective on how well, I feel he is comprehending the material he reads.