coffeefreak Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 ACK!!!! What happened to July? Where is it going? I'm thinking about starting school after Labor Day again. When are you starting? Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 (edited) My parents are coming out the first week school is open here, so we're going to officially start our school year the week after that-which means that not only will DD get a week to do fun stuff when all the other kids are back in school, so the museums, zoo and the like are empty, but she'll get to do them with her grandparents :). School here starts VERY early-like the 2nd week of August. I think we'll be starting August 21, which matches the University. Edited July 14, 2011 by dmmetler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne J Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We are starting August 15. I like having extra wiggle time to get my 180 days in before next June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We'll start in August, depending on when their co-op starts back up. Yes, communication is THAT bad; I don't know yet. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We start August 15th. That is when my husband goes back to work (school teacher). We live in a very hot climate though and prefer to get out early in May when the weather is still nice. I'd start even earlier if my son & husband were not going to Mexico on a mission trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 This year we are starting before Labor Day, on August 8, then the next week taking a couple days off to go to my sister's wedding, and then going full bore. BUT, we are doing something new for us this year: we are having a 6weeks on, 1week off schedule, with about 3weeks off for Christmas break. I m hoping to combat some of the burnout this way. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdwinglips Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We are reviewing over the summer but officially starting first week of Sept. to line up with local school district. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 This year we are starting before Labor Day, on August 8, then the next week taking a couple days off to go to my sister's wedding, and then going full bore. BUT, we are doing something new for us this year: we are having a 6weeks on, 1week off schedule, with about 3weeks off for Christmas break. I m hoping to combat some of the burnout this way. :D This is what we're hoping to do too Caitilin, but I haven't figured it out yet (obviously:lol:)! Maybe I need to get going on that schedule.:leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We are starting first week of August. Actually my son started today. We just received Prentice Hall Science Explorer earth science book and he has been reading it for hours. :001_smile: I usually start mid-August but we have to take several days off in September so we are starting a little earlier this year. Plus this way I don't panic in December that we are behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We started at the beginning of summer. With the temps over 100 every day, and no homeschool activities going, it's our hardest-working homeschool time. We work like dogs over the summer. Dh uses the summer to do intensive work he can't get done so well during the semester when he has classes and importunate students to tend to, so he's in his office all day, out of everyone's way. So summer is the perfect time for us to really dig in with the new school year, and get a solid start. We'll start slacking when the temperatures go down to the 80's, probably around October. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaAkins Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We're starting August 1st. We should be finished the Friday before Memorial Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I voted incorrectly...gah! We pick up full steam after Labor Day. We do the 3 R's throughout the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 I voted incorrectly...gah! We pick up full steam after Labor Day. We do the 3 R's throughout the summer. OH NO! You skewed the poll!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelAR05 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Started this week! Too hot here to do much of anything else plus we need to catch up on a few things. I need to update my siggie, no longer undecided . :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RahRah Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We started back July 1st....light schedule and will ramp up to our full schedule August 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myra Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 September 10th - We always start the day after my son's birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 August 29th will be our first day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoforjoy Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We've got a baby due the first week in August; I'm going back to work (just one class that meets twice a week) on August 31st. I'm thinking we'll get back to formal school around mid-September, so we'll have time to adjust to the baby and I'll have time to adjust to being back at work before we start with school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Normally we would have started back the first of July. I haven't even ordered most of the curriculum yet, so that ain't happening this year. I hope to order everything starting tomorrow (payday) for a start date of the first week in August. DD has that week off from gymnastics so it is easier to adjust to the full day of school without having to worry about that time sucking commitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iona Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 other We have already started, and we are easing in slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsAlimar Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We always start the Wednesday after Labor Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 :scared: You mean we actually have to start back. :svengo: And I need to be thinking about it already? :willy_nilly: Ugh. Where's the button for we're-taking-a-year-off-cuz-mama's-burnt-out-and-fried? :tongue_smilie: In reality we'll probably start back whenever the baby decides to sleep for more than one hour at a time at night. :toetap05: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Mom Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We will start the Wednesday after Labor Day. I am a summer girl at heart and just can't get back to formal school until then. We do informal school (a little math, lots of reading and some rabbit trails) all summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We usually start 1-2 weeks after the ps kids go back to school. PS starts a few days after Labor Day. And our first week of school is spent mostly out-of-doors because the weather is usually do gorgeous we can't waste it! But we do "light school" all summer, so that really means we start the full school schedule well after Labor Day but we're doing a little schooling nearly every day. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We only take off the time between Memorial Day and Independence Day (although the final week in May is usually light to non-existent). We started back on July 5th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemyblessings Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I said other because we started a few weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 We usually start the day of or the day after Labor Day. We like to enjoy our summers. The winters sure are long enough here in PA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silliness7 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 August 15th. We'll take a fall break, Thanksgiving break, 2 weeks at Christmas, a winter break, spring break and be done before June starts. Woo Hoo!! I always pick my desired end date and count backwards from there to get our start time. I also need many breaks throughout the year (week long) to get through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Our school year goes from after Labor Day - mid or end of June. No way no how am I anywhere near ready to go back, summer just started!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 August 15 is the "official" start date. I hope to get my younger ds started sooner than that, though, since my older ds will be away until then and that is the only thing keeping us from starting. We have had enough break and we all need more routine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 :scared: You mean we actually have to start back. :svengo: And I need to be thinking about it already? :willy_nilly: Ugh. Where's the button for we're-taking-a-year-off-cuz-mama's-burnt-out-and-fried? :tongue_smilie: In reality we'll probably start back whenever the baby decides to sleep for more than one hour at a time at night. :toetap05: :smilielol5: and :scared: I know how you feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I'm very tempted to wait until later in Sept., but if I do, then we have to cut our breaks short or working past June. Nope, I believe we'll start on August 22nd, even if we don't do all subjects for a couple of weeks. (Especially thinking about that ALL/WWS curriculum I'm waiting for...) Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 We start in mid August usually and take time off in Oct. when the weather is usually warm here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowacademy Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Realizing that once you're half-way thru July, you have only HALF your summer left!?!?! :001_huh: That being said, last year we began the week before Labor Day. I met a little resistance (just my MIL commented to the kids.........who seemed to then think it "wasn't fair" :confused:)....but when we finished before their public school counterparts, they were THRILLED about that part! ;) This year, I am thinking I will possibly begin even EARLIER but not be "full-fledged" until after labor day (i.e. just starting math/writing or something like that for a few weeks to ease into our routine). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 My "practice" year begins on August 22. Coincides with the local district. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 We're starting August 1. I try to schedule about 195 days in, because invariably I get tired and take un-scheduled days off here and there, so basically we get about 185 days of school in a typical year. We also vacation in the off-season, so we take time off in October, March and May. Besides, my kids are at loose ends. Everyone in the neighborhood is in daycare, so they have nothing to do anyhow. Might as well do school! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 We're starting August 1. I try to schedule about 195 days in, because invariably I get tired and take un-scheduled days off here and there, so basically we get about 185 days of school in a typical year. We also vacation in the off-season, so we take time off in October, March and May. Besides, my kids are at loose ends. Everyone in the neighborhood is in daycare, so they have nothing to do anyhow. Might as well do school! Don't you find that sad? I do. Kids should be running and playing and staying out until all hours. Sigh, I think I'm going to start August 15th. Ask me again tomorrow.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 We start back part-time in August, full-time in September. I like to have about 2 weeks under our belt before school starts full-time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Don't you find that sad? I do. Kids should be running and playing and staying out until all hours. Sigh, I think I'm going to start August 15th. Ask me again tomorrow.:D If my kids were running and playing and staying out until all hours, they'd collapse of heatstroke and CPS would be at my door. Hey, our misery was on NPR yesterday! I was listening while stuck in unmoving freeway traffic, with the AC unsuccessfully fighting the 102-degree heat. Back to supervising Latin and looking out the window to watch the yard crinkle and die.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 We start in 2 weeks, on August 1st! I think I am nearly ready...I have some lesson plans to finish entering....but I have all of my materials. We are starting early to accommodate our crazy performance schedule in Dec/Jan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 If my kids were running and playing and staying out until all hours, they'd collapse of heatstroke and CPS would be at my door. Hey, our misery was on NPR yesterday! I was listening while stuck in unmoving freeway traffic, with the AC unsuccessfully fighting the 102-degree heat. Back to supervising Latin and looking out the window to watch the yard crinkle and die.... I understand Sharon. I drove through TX last week and the highest temp we recorded was 108. I just think it's sad when kids are stuck in a daycare situation in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyinND Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 This is the first year we will be starting before Labor Day. I'd like a little more wiggle room throughout the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 We are starting August 29th this year. I like to start on a Monday and on or before September 1st (depending on where the Monday falls). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NittanyJen Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 We started at the end of May! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 August 8th. It should be the 1st, but we have out of town company leaving on the 2nd. We are taking July off, because dh is home, but my first choice would be to school through the summer. My fair, heat-hating dc (and I) do better with breaks in Sept and April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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