banker281 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Would anyone be willing to share their 9th grade plan with me? This is all I have decide for certain: Grammar: Analytical Grammar Literature: Writing: IEW Student Writing Intensive C Vocab: Math: Teaching Textbooks Algebra 1 History: Science: Apologia Physical Science (required in my state) PE: Football at Local Christian School Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreckledFace Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 This is what I'm thinking for dd's 9th grade year: English Literature: Ancient Great Books Composition: Lively Art of Writing Grammar: Dailygrammar.com Vocabulary: Vocabulary from Classical Roots Book C Math Geometry: Text by Jurgenson and Brown Science Still not sure History Ancient History: History of the Ancient World by SWB, supplemental books from the library, this will be tied in with literature Foreign Language Spanish: Visual Link P.E. .25 credit Electives are still undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 9th grade for DS: Math: Geometry (AoPS) Science: Physics (Knight College Physics) English/History: Ancient history and Lit. (Short History of Western Civ as spine+great books+ several Teaching Company courses) Foreign language: Italian (Prego! An Invitation to Italian) Electives: Astronomy (TC lectures +Chaisson Astronomy Today) US Government PE We cover Art, Music and Computer skills continuously throughout high school, 0.25 credit for each subject per school year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hsmamainva Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 English -- Smarr's Intro to Lit, Writing With Skill, Vocabulary from Classical Roots A Math - Teaching Textbooks Algebra I w/ Life of Fred Beginning Algebra History - Runkle Geography Science - Holt Biology w/ Lab Art - Geography through Art Music - Piano Lessons (3rd Year) Foreign Language - Visual Link Spanish I Elective - Teen Coder Windows & Game Programming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 My first 9th grader too.English: MCT Level 4 grammar, vocabulary, poetry, and practice books, Trisms Discovering the Ancient World for literature and writing Math: MUS Algebra 1 History: Trisms DAWScience: Science Shepherd Biology, Explore Evolution, maybe Trisms (Science History 1/2 credit)Foreign Language: Destinos Bible: Reasons to Believe's Good Science Good Faith or Greenleaf Press Old Testament (I'm leaning more towards the former because DS needs the science-based apologetics it provides, however the latter fits in with our history studies.) Elective: some sort of learning all of the functions of our camera course followed by Oak Meadows photography syllabus, Trisms also have several elective credit options built into the course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 My 9th grader is doing: Russian w/ a private tutor French-- Breaking the Barrier and French in Action Latin--quick run through of Wheelock's (she has already been studying Latin for 3 yrs using other texts) and moving on to readers alg 2--Foerster's chem--Spectrum + Plato Western Civ--combo of Beyond Boundaries and TC lectures English--LLfLOTR + a lot of other Tolkien's works Religion She also does kick boxing and runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Your list looks similar to mine. Writing - SWI-C Literature - Oak Meadow English 9 + several more books in a homegrown lit. course. Grammar - Analytical Grammar Season 1 Vocabulary - Wordly Wise 3000 Book 9 + Vocabulary From Classical Roots Science - Apologia Physical Science (finish up at home), Apologia Biology (co-op class) History - Oak Meadow World Geography Math - Teaching Textbooks Geometry + Algebra 1 review Bible - The Kingdom of God (Old Testament) by Breisch Foreign Language - Easy Spanish Step-by-Step (co-op class) + Duolingo Spanish practice at home Electives, Fine Arts, Music, Phys. Ed. - Drama, Photography, Drum Lessons, Tang Soo Do Karate, Baseball, Swimming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolley Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Math: Teaching Textbooks Algebra 1 Science: Science Shepherd Biology w/ labs Foreign Language: Rosetta Stone Spanish 2 English: Writing Strands, Easy Grammar 9, Ancient Great books for literature History: SWB's History of the Ancient world with extra books from the library that go with literature P.E.: mix of aerobics and home school family fitness, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mom22ns Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I'll have a 9th grader this year doing: Math: MUS Geometry Science: Miller Levine Biology w/DIVE LA: Excellence in Lit and Wordly Wise HIstory: NROC American History 2 Electives: Oak Meadow Health Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Driver's Ed She also does competitive gymnastics, takes drum lessons and plays drums in our youth worship band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Gate Academy Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Our 9th grade plan is: English: CW Herodotus, WWiW2, R&S 9/10 book 1, and a few literature selections Math: Jacob's Geometry 2nd edition Ancient Literature: Great books a la WTM History: combination of Foundations of Western Civilization by Noble, Western Civilization by Spielvogel, and History of the Ancient World by Bauer Science: BJU Biology Latin: finish Latin Alive 2 Spanish: BJU Spanish 1 PE: log exercise hours for 0.5 credit possibly one more elective for 0.5 credit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 We just finished the following: English - 9th grade TWTM reading list, focus on essay writing with various resources Ancient World History - The Earth and Its People (Chaps. 1-7) and TC course, History of the Ancient World Spanish I - local high school Geometry - local high school Conceptual Physics - local high school Health I - local high school (0.5 credits) Conditioning and Sailing - (0.5 credits) Speech I - local high school (0.5 credits) Web Design I - local high school (0.5 credits) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I feel like I am missing something but I believe this is our final choice for 9th. It is what we have started anyway. English: R & S LLFTLOTR Math: Jacob's Algebra Science : Biology Miller/Levine Social Studies: AAH I & II Gov. Amercian Gov. + Original Documents Reading Lit list from this time period For. Lang : Lukeion Latin I Rolling Acres German I Computer: KidCoder,TeenCoder,Office Mavis Beacon Phys. Ed: Cardio kickboxing, HHA, T25 Art: Pastel School, Intro to Oil Painting/Acrylics Electives: Woodworking Extra : Dog 4-H, Dog training/kennel club work/Dog showing Karate, studying and teaching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mountainmama Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Spanish 1 - visual link and blaine tprs Greek - papaloizos English - Hake for easy grammar review, essentials in writing, workbook for argument Literature - balancing the sword 1, old western culture, divine comedy with yale lectures and some documentaries, mythology and more history - from creation to caanan science - finish bju biology bible - bible and its influence, unlocking the bible videos music - music learning community, guitar logic- james Madison and possibly traditional logic 1 philosophy - kreeft books, historyofphilosophy.net fitness - weights, basketball, hiking/running, swimming saxon algebra 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banker281 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thanks for all the responses!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Mine is in my sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Parrothead Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 English- CW Herodotus Math- MUS algebra1 and geometry Science - miller-Levine dragonfly book, home scientist labs Great books- a large variety of sources for literature, SWB history of the Ancient World Latin- LRTEG Human Geo- two texts I can't remember the name of at present Dance, dance, dance, dance and still more dance Guitar, piano and voice Drama club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreckledFace Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 We just finished the following: English - 9th grade TWTM reading list, focus on essay writing with various resources Ancient World History - The Earth and Its People (Chaps. 1-7) and TC course, History of the Ancient World Spanish I - local high school Geometry - local high school Conceptual Physics - local high school Health I - local high school (0.5 credits) Conditioning and Sailing - (0.5 credits) Speech I - local high school (0.5 credits) Web Design I - local high school (0.5 credits) I was thinking about talking to the local public school to put dd in some classes at the school. May I ask how the public school your son is attending handles students dual enrolled, doing some courses at home? I am just confused about how they would handle the credits from courses at home. I can't speak to the school counselor or office for another two weeks, so it would help if I had an idea about how it might be handled. TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnTeaching Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 We have a good Public School enrichment program here. Dd will go all day on Fridays and will take 6 periods: Algebra 1 - Teaching Textbooks Musical Theater - 1 hour with drama teacher, the next hour with music teacher Photography P.E. World Geography - supplemented at home with Visualize World Geography From Home and Online: English 9 - A mix of Essentials in Writing and a couple of Brave Writer Classes, Spelling and Vocab. Will be writing a photography blog for English credit as well. Literature - Center for Lit Online Discussion Chemistry with lab - Still in decision mode - but looking at Conceptual Chemistry. Will be taking with her brother Health - Oak Meadow American Sign Language 1 - Landry Academy Local High School: Driver's Ed Other: Club Volleyball Piano Lessons New puppy training and agility training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I was thinking about talking to the local public school to put dd in some classes at the school. May I ask how the public school your son is attending handles students dual enrolled, doing some courses at home? I am just confused about how they would handle the credits from courses at home. I can't speak to the school counselor or office for another two weeks, so it would help if I had an idea about how it might be handled. TIA! I think in most cases there is no acknowledgement of courses taught at home. The transcript would show ps courses or maybe ps plus recognized programs like state online courses or dual enrollment with community college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lugrita Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 This is what we're doing: Grammar: Our Mother Tongue Writing: IEW SWI-CC B, Norton Essential Literary Terms Literature/History/Bible: Omnibus IV with Spielvogel Math: TT Alg. 2, and LOF Advanced Algebra Science: Apologia Biology/lab Foreign Language: LifePac Spanish 1 Fine Art: Photography (Oak Meadow syllabus) P.E.: Parkour class and daily exercise He's also picking up the guitar again, so we'll use that as well if we must. :) We have Logic also - I forgot about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I was thinking about talking to the local public school to put dd in some classes at the school. May I ask how the public school your son is attending handles students dual enrolled, doing some courses at home? I am just confused about how they would handle the credits from courses at home. I can't speak to the school counselor or office for another two weeks, so it would help if I had an idea about how it might be handled. TIA! I live in a state where homeschooling for high school is basically an all or nothing proposition. My son had homeschooled for five years, but decided to try public school for high school. He needed the social outlet. At the semester in 9th grade, he decided that there were things we did much better at home. The school issues grades and keeps a transcript like normal, but none of the work he does with me will count towards a diploma from the high school and his diploma will come from me. My two older children each had a year at home during high school, but I used all accredited classes for them. Ds and opted out of that route, because I wasn't happy with the quality of many of those classes which came from BYU, Keystone, K12, and Connections. I hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreckledFace Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I live in a state where homeschooling for high school is basically an all or nothing proposition. My son had homeschooled for five years, but decided to try public school for high school. He needed the social outlet. At the semester in 9th grade, he decided that there were things we did much better at home. The school issues grades and keeps a transcript like normal, but none of the work he does with me will count towards a diploma from the high school and his diploma will come from me. My two older children each had a year at home during high school, but I used all accredited classes for them. Ds and opted out of that route, because I wasn't happy with the quality of many of those classes which came from BYU, Keystone, K12, and Connections. I hope this helps. Thank you for explaining. It helps a lot, now I have an idea of what the local public school will do. So if or when he applies to college he will use the transcript from you? In the course description of the classes from the public school, do you just state that he took the class at blank school? Sorry for all the questions, I'm just curious :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbeltmom Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I was thinking about talking to the local public school to put dd in some classes at the school. May I ask how the public school your son is attending handles students dual enrolled, doing some courses at home? I am just confused about how they would handle the credits from courses at home. I can't speak to the school counselor or office for another two weeks, so it would help if I had an idea about how it might be handled. TIA! My public school permits partial enrollment. In our state, the student is still considered a homeschooler unless he enrolls full-time in the public school. As a homeschooler, I am responsible for maintaining the high school transcript and assigning credits for my kids. The public school has no knowledge of any of the classes a homeschooler is taking outside of the public school system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 My public school permits partial enrollment. In our state, the student is still considered a homeschooler unless he enrolls full-time in the public school. As a homeschooler, I am responsible for maintaining the high school transcript and assigning credits for my kids. The public school has no knowledge of any of the classes a homeschooler is taking outside of the public school system. This is exactly the same for where we are. What I mean by "all or nothing" is that once you step outside of the public school framework, you are committed, which is why ds and I had a very long heart-to-heart conversation before making the final decision. If my son were to decide to go back to the high school full time at any point, he would have to make up the missing credits from the courses he took from me. From this point on, there is a lot of incentive for him to make things work. He has two advanced classes from me this fall and is doing summer work for them. While he is not exactly happy, I am getting a lot less push back than I have in previous years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinspired Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Math: AOPS Precalculus + Intermediate Counting & Probability Science: Giancoli Physics History: American History and Gov't. English: American literature; They Say, I Say; TC lectures Foreign language: Japanese (Genki) Art and piano are outsourced. She will also be taking Stats, Python, and an Astronomy survey through Coursera for "fun." But if her interest in the subjects continue, we'll someday find a way to round out credits for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 This is what my oldest did last year in 9th grade: English: Windows to the World in coop, with To Kill a Mockingbird, Jane Eyre and Hamlet added (as scheduled in the Jill Pike syllabus). The course included literary analysis and essay writing. No specific grammar instruction, but grammar was graded in paragraphs and essays. Math: Art of Problem Solving Introduction to Algebra book, chapters 12-22 (which covers Algebra 2 topics) History: Modern World and US History from 1850-the Present. This was a reading intensive course my dh designed. Used lectures from several Teaching Company sets, fiction and non-fiction written during the period studied, secondary histories (like Battle Cry of Freedom for the Civil War), and Western Heritage by Kagan. Science: Physics. We started with College Physics by Knight Jones, but it was just too much for us. We moved to Apologia Physics and are still completing that. (I did like the College Physics book, but it was a real step up for my kids. I didn't stay on top of it and answering questions required quite a bit of research on my part. While I've taken physics, it was a long time ago and it's not a topic I know instinctively.) PE: Competitive swimming 5 days a week. Foreign Language: German from Oklahoma State University and Latin from the Lukeion Project (I notice you don't have a foreign language. It would probably be good to go ahead and start one in 9th grade. Many college require 3 years now, and waiting to start doesn't give you any room for recovering from a slow start. Two language is certainly not necessary. We lived in Germany when the boys were little and have tried to keep their language skills active.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanM Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 We're still working on 9th grade plans, but this is what I've got so far: At home: Science : Biology Miller/Levine with labs Math: probably Lial's Precalculus, maybe with LOF trigonometry Spanish: not sure Health: combo of Red Cross first aid & reading stuff at home, still working on the plans At public school: 9th grade English AP European History band Extras: swim team debate team maybe robotics orchestra jazz band The guidance counselor at our public school told us that ds could either work towards a public school diploma, or he could just take classes "a la carte." The counselor encouraged ds to start out part time, and transition to full-time next year, since he hasn't attended public school since kindergarten. DS isn't sure if he's going to want to go full-time next year, but luckily he doesn't have to make that decision now. We'll see how this year goes first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielocks Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Oops! Didn't realize post was from last year... will find a newer one I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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