No I don't. The school districts in our area do not either so I think it depends on where you live.:001_smile:

Calvert 8 is a huge success this year!

In the past, I have used a word document with a table to make weekly list for each kid. Then they could cross things off. It does take a bit of time but also allows the kids to work on independently when I am tied up.

Just the book - not the guide - around 13 years old.:001_smile:

What great ideas!

I thought the DVDs helped a ton - also online classes can be a bit help but are expensive.:001_smile:

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We like butter.:)

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We personally found high school at home expensive when you factored in online, cc classes, and books.

:grouphug: hey in Kindergarten if they learn phonics, a bit of math and learn that books are fun then you have done your job. I have gone through phases of planning and so far am doing this well with Calvert because I just couldn't get my act together for 8th grade for child number 3. Guess what - it is going well and I love, love, love having everything pulled together. I am also past worrying that there is something better out there because I am sure there is - but just don't care!!!!!!!!! Your kids will be fine! All mine have turned out well-educated but totally different from each other . . . and are relatively happy at this point in time.:001_smile:

Yeah!:party:

Our house is just the right size!

I would have concerns about having the new foster child share a bedroom with one of your children. That is sort of placing your child in a mature situation.

I think the Golden Children's Bible might be a good place to start.

It is a bit appalling to me how much my youngest is loving Calvert this year!:001_smile:

Had that actually - and wouldn't have the hysterectomy for years - finally did - and it was a miracle! Surgery was no fun at all - I remember lying in the hospital bed that night after the surger thinking God if you decide to take me now you will get no complaint . . . I react badly to anesthesia. Even so, the surgery was well worth it.

The planning out/ organizing part of the brain doesn't mature until the early 20's I believe???

Taking away tv/computer/stuff like can work. Also using whatever the kid likes to do with you as a reward - such as - we can bake cookies together this afternoon if you play quietly while your brother takes his nap today. The best advice I received (perhaps this is from Charlotte Mason) is to work on one thing at a time. Make a list of the top five things that drive you nuts then pick one behavior. Work on it for a week or two then add in the next. Over tiime, this does lead to huge improvement!

Too funny! I think it is some sort of sign . . . ;)

Gosh, that won't even pay for the sales tax on the textbooks!

In the past, I did not think of it as a job but recently changed my mind set. The change helped me say no to outside demands on my time that interfered with schooling.:D

Unfortunately, I found that my teen son needed more direct homeschool supervision than I would have liked<g>. It does get better, I promise. Just hang in there. I personally feel that keeping him involved socially with friends is quite important. It might not be fun, you may have to spend a lot of time proactively monitoring his school since waiting for the zero is a no win situation. Perhaps over the weekend, you and he can come up with a chart of assignments for the week? And if he is doing assignments on the computer you may have to sit where you can see the screen to make sure his is not getting off task. Boys, especially, but all teens, sometimes, need extra help to stay organized and stay on task.:)

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My son just applied for his absentee ballet so that he could vote while away at college. I have never seen the college students so motivated to participate!