dovrar Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 :bigear:Which do you like better- The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Teens OR Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+U+La? Okay, I've seen both of these recommended and would love to know if anyone has read both of these books and has a preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meet me in paris Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 :bigear:Which do you like better- The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Teens OR Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+U+La? Okay, I've seen both of these recommended and would love to know if anyone has read both of these books and has a preference. I asked this same question several weeks back and got some good responses (if the User CP were working, I could find that thread :tongue_smilie:). I ended up getting a few books from the library and buying a few more. I didn't read The Ultimate Guide, but I did read the Form+U+La book and I hated it. Honestly, I can't figure out why it came so highly recommended. I have a slightly longer review on my blog (link below) but basically I found it to be very anti-college, and also very difficult to read (the layout is weird and it jumps all over the place). I really liked College Prep Homeschooling and Setting the Records Straight. I bought both of those, and I know I will be referring to them often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I like Cafi Cohen's books for high school! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Here are some helpful past threads on this topic. Welcome to high school planning! :) Warmest regards, Lori D. What's the best book out there on homeschooling high school Favorite how-to books for high school Book recommendations for panicky mom staring down the throat of 9th grade Homeschooling High School Books Favorite books about homeschooling high school Best books to prep for homeschooling high school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 The Debra Bell book has a section on planning middle school/junior high that I found really helpful. Overall, I really like that book, as well as another mentioned above, Setting the Records Straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 A whole thread on Shelton's book from the high school forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 The Debra Bell book has a section on planning middle school/junior high that I found really helpful. Overall, I really like that book, as well as another mentioned above, Setting the Records Straight. Which Debra Bell book are you referring to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dovrar Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Thanks so much for all of the responses. Do the books that have been mentioned help with how to design a class that is not traditional, maybe more hands on, and grade/document it? Thanks:bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Thanks so much for all of the responses. Do the books that have been mentioned help with how to design a class that is not traditional, maybe more hands on, and grade/document it? Thanks:bigear: This is exactly what Barb Shelton's book is designed to do (home school design form+u+la). The way I used it was to take the binding off, put it in a 3" 3 ring binder, tab it. Take the sheets/worksheets that I wanted to use and photocopy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Do the books that have been mentioned help with how to design a class that is not traditional, maybe more hands on, and grade/document it? Two other helpful resources specifically covering how to create your own course: High School 101: Blueprint for Successy (Vicki Bentley) $6.25 download from the Lulu self-publishing website; not really long, but with specific information on designing your own class and helpful checkbox forms for tracking hours and listing books and materials used for a homemade course The High School Handbook: For Junior High Too (Mary Schofield) about $20, only available used Big, thick book, covers all aspects of homeschooling older students, with a nice section on how to design (and document) your own classes. Also check out these free online resources: Donna Young website: forms for tracking hours, staying organized in high school = http://donnayoung.org/forms/planners/time.htm HSLDA website article on awarding a grade = http://www.hslda.org/highschool/docs/GradingGuidelines.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AmeliaBinMO Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I like Cafi Cohen's books for high school! :iagree: Sorry to say that as much as I tried, I just didn't care for Senior High: A Home-Designed Form+U+La. I like Cafi Cohen and SWB much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) Does it matter that the Cafi Cohen Homeschooling Teens book is 11 years old? Will being out of date affect the info? Or do I want her College Admissions one? Edited May 20, 2011 by HappyGrace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 ...the Form+U+La book and I hated it. Honestly, I can't figure out why it came so highly recommended. ... Yeah, same here. When I saw the "transcript" she made for her son, my jaw dropped in horror. So unprofessional, so inappropriate. Just the sort of thing to make home schoolers look like a bunch of fringe wackos. *cringe* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Both are good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Which Debra Bell book are you referring to? Oh, sorry, The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Teens. It does have some conservative Christian content, for those of you who care either way about such things; either way, the academic-related content of the book was one of the best that I've read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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