Sugar Plum Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I've been on this forum for several years, but have never posted. Now that I'll have a high schooler in the fall, I have been lurking a lot more (especially the high school board)--though I do have 2 younger children as well. I've really been appreciating the insight and wisdom on these boards, and have just been trying to soak everything up. I probably won't participate out loud a lot, but since I've been checking in every day, it felt weird to not say "hi." So. Hi. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Hi Sugar Plum, Welcome, it is very nice to meet you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ester Maria Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Welcome. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :seeya: Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runmiarun Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Welcome! :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Welcome - and do post on the high school board, esp since that's where I hang out more! Time constraints with working full time limit how much I can read when I get on (either board actually). But welcome again! The Hive has proven VERY useful for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Welcome! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Congratulations on decloaking (Star Trek reference!) and welcome to posting. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Plum Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Thank you for the kind welcome! Now that you know I'm here, I feel more like a community member and less like, well, a creeper. :) I may pop out again--I'm really stressing about high school (to the tune of nightmares about it a few times a week). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Thank you for the kind welcome! Now that you know I'm here, I feel more like a community member and less like, well, a creeper. :) I may pop out again--I'm really stressing about high school (to the tune of nightmares about it a few times a week). Read a few of my posts about my experience at a slightly below average public school... Compare that by reading the lists of college acceptances from homeschoolers and the posts where people post of success their students attain (whether through college or not). It helps alleviate nightmares. I started homeschooling when my oldest reached high school as I simply didn't like the level of academics at our school (where I work). He's now finished his third semester of college and made the Dean's List each semester. Middle son did even better (homeschooling since 7th grade). I have no regrets about homeschooling. Now I have nightmares about my youngest. He insisted on returning to high school as homeschooling wasn't right for him personality-wise. His personality issues did improve by attending school, but his academics have slid. We're trying to afterschool the academics, but it's nowhere near as good as homeschooling. It's frustrating to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in MI Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Welcome :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Welcome! Glad you are here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareng Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) Hi Sugarplum, I also wanted to welcome you to the boards. I was a lurker for quite some time, reading what others had to say and recommended but staying in the background. I have to say how much this forum has helped me. I was a public school teacher for quite a few years before home schooling (I taught junior/middle school and high school Math.) Even though I thought I was equipped because of my background, it was hard making the transition to being at home and being the "expert" on how to teach everything. This forum has been so very helpful (thank you all!) for my questions, my concerns, and for buying very good used materials and curricula for my home schooling needs. Everyone has been so patient with my many questions and they will be for yours as well! So thanks for joining us, Laura. I'm sure you'll find some things to consider, and some things that may stretch you and your thinking. And we're all here for you and each other. I so appreciate that. It's like my own eclectic community that's always there. We're here for you as well. There are so many success stories that it'll blow your socks off. You can do it, Laura!!!!! Blessings to you all, Karen Edited February 1, 2012 by kareng Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in AL Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I've been on this forum for several years, but have never posted. Now that I'll have a high schooler in the fall, I have been lurking a lot more (especially the high school board)--though I do have 2 younger children as well. I've really been appreciating the insight and wisdom on these boards, and have just been trying to soak everything up. I probably won't participate out loud a lot, but since I've been checking in every day, it felt weird to not say "hi." So. Hi. :) :seeya: Welcome!! I am also more of a lurker than a poster. I seem to use different materials than many here, so my posts tend to run in the 'chatty' variety, rather than educational. Still, it's a great place to be, so don't hesitate to post on non-educational topics! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Glad you came out of lurkdom :) . Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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