[Pre Calc]

31 minutes ago, TCB said:

DO Precalc is one of the longest, most time consuming of his courses. We have also found his Geometry to be long and time consuming too. I think it may be because he still uses a text book along with his videos and exercises for these two courses, so this somehow seems to take a lot more time. All his courses are excellent though, and worth the work. My oldest dd took Algebra 2 - AP Calc with him and was able to score a 5 on the AP test. His courses prepared her really well for the exam.

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

[Pre Calc]

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

[Pre Calc]

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

[If you used BJU French 1...]

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.

[AP BIOLOGY]

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

Deb

[Foreign language online classes]

On 10/3/2017 at 4:08 AM, CAJinBE said:

AP French through Laurel Springs has good teacher support, but they don't have life classes. You work through the powerspeak course, the teacher grades the work, and is available in iClassrooms or via Skype-type conference calls for as much help as is needed. My daughter had good spoken French when she started the class, but she said this was very good practice for the exam questions. There was a lot of drill in the oral 2-3 minute oral response to questions which gets them good at formulating quick responses, not using too many verbal fillers, getting used to being recorded. There was also a lot of cultural information. The course is structured like the exam, provides a lot of vocabulary related to the culture questions. I suspect the teacher support varies, but my experience is that Laurel Springs teachers are very good and very responsive. Our only frustration was with technical glitches on the powerspeak side. My daughter got a 5 on the exam. As to essays, we don't remember any thing longer than a typical AP FRQ. 

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

[History text]

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

[Online Writing Classes for 9th grade]

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

[Online Writing Classes for 9th grade]

Suggestions for online writing class?  Thanks!

[Online Writing]

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

[Hours for club/transcript]

Lori D.

Thank you so much!  The breakdown was perfect!

 

Deb

[Hours for club/transcript]

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

 

[Summer classes at the Well-Trained Mind Academy]

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).  

[WTMA Writing Classes - How's it going so far?]

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 CLASSES]

 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 CLASSES]

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!

[French classes online]

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

[How do you teach multiple languages?]

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.  

 

[AP Course Descriptions--College Board approval--HELP]

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

[Online Writing Course for 9th grade?]

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

 

Deb

[Ivy League college schools for homeschooled students?]

Don't worry, we're not gullible parents. I was merely trying to make the point that homeschoolers can and do enter top tier schools.

 

 

:iagree:

[Ivy League college schools for homeschooled students?]

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

[Literature question]

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

 

Thanks!

Deb

[Literature question]

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

[Labpaq answer keys]

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