TCB How long did it take your student to complete DO precalc each day? Wondering if I should have my daughter go into the regular or honors. Thanks. Deb

MamaSprout Thank you! Does Derek Owens do a lot of Trig in his Algebra 2 classes? I was hoping for a course that combined Trig and Pre Calc. Deb

Which is better for Pre Calc . Chalk Dust or Derek Ownes or Thinkwell. Thanks!

yes, I think that they are. But, check the BJU site because I believe they are selling books and class videos combined for a very low cost.

Doing AP Biology at home. Suggestions on purchasing a AP lab kit? Thanks! Deb

What program did your daughter use prior to Laurel Springs? Thanks.

Any suggestions for history text that follows the four year cycle? Thanks.

Looking for a class that will focus on writing all types of essays.

Suggestions for online writing class? Thanks!

Any suggestions for an online writing program/class. Thanks!

Lori D. Thank you so much! The breakdown was perfect! Deb

I'm putting together a Stock Market Challenge club. I'm wondering how many hours per year would be needed to list it as a club on high school transcripts. Thanks! Deb in NJ

Would love to see French. Since it is an online class would it be possible to obtain a native speaker from France? Would LOVE to see French offered during the school year as well (French 1, French 2 etc).

My daughter is taking EW1 with Kayla Meyers. She loves the class and Ms. Meyers. The class is well behaved and very enjoyable.

FRENCH ONLINE CLASS The author of The Easy French Program (website: www.theeasyfrench.com) will be offering online classes for level French I and French II. French Level II: Wednesday 10:30-12:00 EST French Level I: Wednesday 9:30 – 10:15 EST This will be an online class which will meet throughout the school year. COST: $300 per student plus the cost of the textbook (20% off textbook). She can offer these classes at this low price if we are able to fill it with 10 students per level. Please contact Marie ASAP with your interest/questions at curlyhorsemarie@gmail.com I have used her level 1 text and enjoyed it! Deb

FRENCH ONLINE CLASS The author of The Easy French Program (website: www.theeasyfrench.com) will be offering online classes for level French I and French II. French Level II: Wednesday 10:30-12:00 EST French Level I: Wednesday 9:30 – 10:15 EST This will be an online class which will meet throughout the school year. COST: $300 per student plus the cost of the textbook (20% off textbook). She can offer these classes at this low price if we are able to fill it with 10 students per level. Please contact Marie ASAP with your interest/questions at curlyhorsemarie@gmail.com I've used her Level 1 program and have been happy with it. Excited to sign up for the Level II class!

My daughter is going into 7th grade and I was hoping to find an online french class. Anyone have any experience? Good/bad?

We study both Latin and French. We started French when the girls were very young (2 years old) and then added in Latin in 2nd grade (more fun at that age). We study them both every day - but I do separate them in the schedule. Latin in the a.m., French in the p.m. I read a study that said their minds will separate the two languages and it won't be confusing.

I have gone through the process for AP Physics B and AP Physics C (both sections), AP Macro and Micro, AP US Gov, AP French and AP Lit. The process is time consuming but very doable. As Bbunch6 mentioned above there is a great deal of information on their website and if you google. College Board will typically have a list of suggested texts to use. I also will google (for example) best text to use for AP Macro Econ and will review each text to see which best fits our needs and College board's guidelines. In the end I am glad I laid out the syllabus and now I want to do all my classes in that format (not just the AP's) because it lays your class out perfectly and makes the year so much easier. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have. Deb in NJ

We used Write at Home for my daughter. It was a good program that she enjoyed. Deb

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We've always homeschooled. My dd while a rising jr was asked to apply for a young scholars program at an Ivy. Now she is a rising sr and has been contacted by all the Ivy's either by phone, email or mail asking her to apply. If that is your dream for your child - go on some of the Ivy school's websites and check out what they like to see from teens applying. Many of the Ivy's even have a toggle button for those who homeschool - giving them suggestions on what they will need. My dd and her friends developed a website for homeschool teens who are taking AP classes. The site is: http://www.sites.google.com/site/apstudi/home She recently added a Mom section so that we can share information, make suggestions and support each other! Deb

Thank you - both of these replies made it clear and we are now heading in a different direction! Thanks! Deb

My dd is going to be a senior and so far she has taken: English 9 and World Lit English 10 and British Lit English AP comp and American Lit For Senior year she would like to take literature focusing on French authors, reading both English and French texts. How would I entitle that on her transcript? Thanks. Deb

I ordered an answer key from them. Phone them and talk to them - they are very helpful. The reason they require ID is that they are just ensuring that students aren't purchasing the answers. Deb