................... Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 You found the perfect curriculum that works for your family, but it would be a serious financial sacrifice to afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Wizards Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Can you possibly find it used on ebay or homeschoolclassifieds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 They don't allow re-sale (Calvert) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I'd make do with what I could afford. Curriculumus utopii only exists in the imagination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Wizards Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) Although they don't "allow" resale, it wouldn't bother me to buy it used. It this point in time, there aren't too many listings on ebay, but come April or so there will be a bunch of listings. I realize that many people would have an issue with buying it used when they say not to, but it wouldn't bother me personally to do so. So to answer the question.......if I really wanted that curriculum but it would cause me serious financial hardship, I would buy it on ebay. Edited November 30, 2011 by 5Wizards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggermom Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 You found the perfect curriculum that works for your family, but it would be a serious financial sacrifice to afford it. I would scrimp and save and buy it. A true education is worth more than money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Do you know anyone who has used it that would give it to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peso Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) Lots of people sell it used. Try ebay. Calvert is not all it's cracked up to be. That's all I'm sayin'. I said a lot more but then chickened out about posting it! (No offense to chickens intended!) Penny Edited November 30, 2011 by Peso I hate saying unkind things about curricula! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 You found the perfect curriculum that works for your family, but it would be a serious financial sacrifice to afford it. For the age of your children, no way. At those ages, direct involvement of mom in teaching (using just about anything) is by far the most important key to high quality education. For high school courses that are beyond my capabilities (like AoPS math and AP chem), I am more willing to spend high dollar amts b/c the "what" and "how" matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison in KY Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I've always heard that Calvert is classical in a box. It's mostly standard textbooks. I personally wouldn't do it for elem level. However, if you like that kind of think I'd just purchase some used items. I have a friend who uses it and really likes it, although she admits that it's very tough. Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Penny- its oK. I know some people think its just a stack of textbooks but that's not how I feel. I have used Calvert PreK, K, 2, and 4. The only Calvert year I don't like is 2nd grade. Anyway, thanks for the input. It's true that curriculum Utopia doesn't exist. That's a good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I don't know your personal beliefs on the issue, but I would join a charter that offers it as a program if available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peso Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I didn't realize that you were that familiar with the program. If you know for sure, perhaps you could get the grade you want and see if it's still your dream - they have a great return policy. Then you would know if it's worth it. Can you cut back on something else to get it? Use the payment plan? Good luck! Penny, who, of course, meant no offense to Calvert fans (or chickens) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 You found the perfect curriculum that works for your family, but it would be a serious financial sacrifice to afford it. This is tough, because on the one hand, I think an excellent education is worth sacrificing to obtain (up to a point), but on the other hand ;) what I've seen of Calvert does not justify that kind of price tag (not a fan here). The money you and your husband work so hard to earn is worth more than what you get in a Calvert box, IMO. What I do when I long for a big-ticket school-in-a-box is read negative reviews, LOL. :D Seriously, you could cure yourself "real good" by reading all the negative reviews of Calvert you can find. Works for me. And, it is worth asking, "How can our money go farther?" At least it is worth asking in our house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 You found the perfect curriculum that works for your family, but it would be a serious financial sacrifice to afford it. :grouphug: i've been where you are and I scrimped and saved and bought the curriculum, but couldn't afford the books to go with it in order to do the program. So, I cried a bit and prayed a bit and then I sold my manual and was blessed with another program, found all the parts very cheaply and bought it and it has worked very well for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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