JoJosMom Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I'm a dork. Sounds good to me. Jo has a shirt: Come over to the dork side. We have Pi. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) Sounds good to me. Jo has a shirt: Come over to the dork side. We have Pi. I know, right??? I have made an art out of awkwardness. Edited March 2, 2016 by texasmama 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Sounds good to me. Jo has a shirt: Come over to the dork side. We have Pi. I prefer my Pi with an e, but whatevs. ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) I had minor mutiny on my hands when I said we were covering poetry again this summer. But I think I've got the boys convinced that the Grammar of Poetry with the DVDs isn't going to kill them. At least not immediately. :lol: Edited March 2, 2016 by Critterfixer 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Hey everyone!!!! Our Kit Cat came back tonight!!!!! Praise the Lord!! We are so thankful! She's not dirty or scruffy or even wet. Is it possible she hid under the deck for 3 days in spite of sticking our heads under there at every angle possible? 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) Yay. So happy that kit cat came home. Hurray! :party: Edited March 2, 2016 by Openhearted 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Sounds good to me. Jo has a shirt: Come over to the dork side. We have Pi. Must. Have. That. Shirt! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 It is now time for pajamas and caramels. Feel free to join me. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Ds and I went to a community college orientation thing. He's decided to apply. My first baby is growing up! I'm alternately excited for him and sad that he's all grown up. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 We are having a storm. The Y has no power. How am I going to survive without the treadmill? Tsuga do you have power? We have power at our home. But lots of wind. And hail. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 It is now time for pajamas and caramels. Feel free to join me. I gots the jammies, no gots caramels. :crying: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Hey everyone!!!! Our Kit Cat came back tonight!!!!! Praise the Lord!! We are so thankful! She's not dirty or scruffy or even wet. Is it possible she hid under the deck for 3 days in spite of sticking our heads under there at every angle possible? How is she? Starving? Or do you think she had been eating somewhere? It's possible she could've been under the deck. She must've been scared. Poor baby. So glad she is home. Ima bed soon. Sweet dreams to all, especially critter and crew.:) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I gots the jammies, no gots caramels. :crying: I share wiff you. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Caramels are the best! I am gearing up for kid-wrangling to get everyone to bed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Hey everyone!!!! Our Kit Cat came back tonight!!!!! Praise the Lord!! We are so thankful! She's not dirty or scruffy or even wet. Is it possible she hid under the deck for 3 days in spite of sticking our heads under there at every angle possible? So glad Kitty is home! :hurray: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Maybe kit Kat made friends with a neighbor who fed her 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 How is she? Starving? Or do you think she had been eating somewhere? It's possible she could've been under the deck. She must've been scared. Poor baby. So glad she is home. Ima bed soon. Sweet dreams to all, especially critter and crew. :) She looks great, but she did visit the litter box and the food dish twice within the last hour! Thanks for everyone's well wishes! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 We had dark chocolate, salted caramels, but we finished them earlier today. :drool5: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) I do not trust midterm and final exam grades from this class. They do not accurately reflect the students' abilities. Students have read all chapters, completed at home module tests and done okay (reflecting material learned adequately), and done labs. Sigh. Edited May 24, 2016 by texasmama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 What about calculating their grades with all work except the midterm and final? Additionally, could you give them the remaining ( 1 or 2 ?) quarterly tests in place of the midterm and final grades? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 What would y'all do with two hypothetical boys who had a less than stellar teaching experience with 9th grade Biology in terms of making sure material was learned and assigning a transcript grade? I do not trust midterm and final exam grades from this class. They do not accurately reflect the students' abilities due to poor teacher preparation for the tests. Students have read all chapters, completed at home module tests and done okay (reflecting material learned adequately), and done labs. Sigh. I'd be tempted to weight participation and home model tests more than exam grades. One of the joys of homeschooling is that you can weight things however you want on the transcript, just like people do in real life classrooms. The real question is how to make sure that the material is learned. You said the home module tests were ok--are those adequately reflective of the materials? If they are, then I'd say good enough. I learn more from how well my kids can discuss the material than how well they do on the tests. If the home modules are ok and they can still recall and discuss the basics, I'd feel comfortable weighting the class differently than the teacher does given the circumstances you describe. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Ds and I went to a community college orientation thing. He's decided to apply. My first baby is growing up! I'm alternately excited for him and sad that he's all grown up. Yay!!! :hurray: That's fantastic! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) Dd has started puking. I'm great with head wounds, poo in all its varieties, and various other bodily fluids....but puking kids make me cry (and puke). Norovirus has been going around in our community and I am still immunocompromised. I am skeered. Edited March 2, 2016 by kbeal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Hey, the one year anniversary of this thread is in two weeks. What are we going to do to celebrate? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) I think the module tests reflect the material. Edited May 24, 2016 by texasmama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Dd has started puking. I'm great with head wounds, poo in all its varieties, and various other bodily fluids....but puking kids makes me cry (and puke). Norovirus has been going around in our community and I am still immunocompromised. I am skeered. (((Hugs))) I gag at emptying throw up trash cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 :hurray: for Kit Cat! Boo for storms closing down the Y. :hurray: for caramels! Boo for puking. :confused1: for high school grading. But do please post how you handle it because...Next Year. :svengo: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Hey, the one year anniversary of this thread is in two weeks. What are we going to do to celebrate? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Dd has started puking. I'm great with head wounds, poo in all its varieties, and various other bodily fluids....but puking kids make me cry (and puke). Norovirus has been going around in our community and I am still immunocompromised. I am skeered. Maybe she'll be a one and done! :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Based on Faith Academy Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I've really been doing a wonderful job ignoring this thread. I am quite proud of myself. ;) 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I took facebook quizes which told me I have a slight leaning toward left brainedness, I should live in Texas, I have the mental age of a 26yo (is that good or bad?), and I have a Shakespearian grasp of the English language. Time for sleep. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Hey, the one year anniversary of this thread is in two weeks. What are we going to do to celebrate? Leftover pie? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Yes, Texas. Yes, pie. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I've really been doing a wonderful job ignoring this thread. I am quite proud of myself. ;) But think how much more proud you could be if you had dozens of posts, and knew all the in jokes, and how and when to booya, and stuff like that. :hat: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 But think how much more proud you could be if you had dozens of posts, and knew all the in jokes, and how and when to booya, and stuff like that. :hat: Some people just don't know how to accumulate life skills, Your Majesty. SMH. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Some people just don't know how to accumulate life skills, Your Majesty. SMH. :crying: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Y'all! I am such a loser. All the fuss about the school credit card? I apparently can't tell the difference between [YOU SHOULD PROBABLY REDACT THIS]. So, I entered the expiration date wrong. :/ I AM A DORK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 What would y'all do with two hypothetical boys who had a less than stellar teaching experience with 9th grade Biology in terms of making sure material was learned and assigning a transcript grade? I do not trust midterm and final exam grades from this class. They do not accurately reflect the students' abilities due to poor teacher preparation for the tests. Students have read all chapters, completed at home module tests and done okay (reflecting material learned adequately), and done labs. Sigh. In high school, because my high school was very old-fashioned, they would only consider raising grades if more than half the class got below a C. That happened twice. It could not be the case that more than two people got an A, either. It had to be that nobody was getting an A and most people were effectively not passing. In that case, they would re-test us either with better preparation, or with a better test. I thought that was fair and good preparation for college. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) In high school, because my high school was very old-fashioned, they would only consider raising grades if more than half the class got below a C. That happened twice. It could not be the case that more than two people got an A, either. It had to be that nobody was getting an A and most people were effectively not passing. In that case, they would re-test us either with better preparation, or with a better test. I thought that was fair and good preparation for college. The teacher does class, labs, and the two semester exams. She never sees the module tests. Those are done at home, in addition to the homework. Edited May 24, 2016 by texasmama 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Well, back from the basketball games. DS1 lost by... I think it was 20 points and DS2 lost by 30 points. Ugly games. It's only rec league, so it's no big deal, but you can sure tell the difference between the boys who actually practice at home and the boys (like mine) who don't. Lynn, so happy that Kit Kat is back! I knew she'd come home! Susan, I'm there! Prairie, get out the hand santizer and use it liberally! Mary, you are not a dork! And.... did I see someone new hanging around ITT? 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Good Morning Friends! We stayed up late last night - the kids - because they were enjoying the cat; dh - because he was watching Super Tuesday returns (and a chance to discuss political things with dc); me - because I had caffeine at supper. Doh! So far I am the only one up and moving. Well, Kit Cat got up with me, meowed and leg-rubbed her thanks for food, water, and clean litter box, and then went back upstairs to go back to sleep. :D 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Ds and I went to a community college orientation thing. He's decided to apply. My first baby is growing up! I'm alternately excited for him and sad that he's all grown up. Congratulations to you and your ds! :party: :hurray: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Good Morning! I slept. No dreams that I remember. Some big changes are happening in our household regarding church and such. Please send good thoughts, prayers, etc. While I feel we need to make a change, I am feeling uncomfortable with the direction this is heading. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I've really been doing a wonderful job ignoring this thread. I am quite proud of myself. ;) Hi, Christine! I have wondered how you are doing. It's good to hear from you.:) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Good Morning! Hey Christine! Hey Kit Cat! Yay Tech Support! (((Prairie))) (((Dawn))) Dd13 has a dentist appointment and dd17 has another eye doctor appointment. With a little luck we might get some school work done. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Tsuga - good point. :) I will do that now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) :grouphug: Dawn :grouphug: ETA: It's a sympathetic church situation hug booyah. BOOYAH!!!!! Edited March 2, 2016 by Another Lynn 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I have to leave the house today. That is all. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 We are having a storm. The Y has no power. How am I going to survive without the treadmill? Tsuga do you have power? We have power at our home. But lots of wind. And hail. Congrats on your son's decision!!! And we had power. We also found a dog that escaped a blown over fence! Those tags with the county animal people numbers work. Dog was returned to a family within minutes. I love when I see gentle dogs. This dog was so unwise to the ways of the world... And cars... But he's safe now. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Congrats on your son's decision!!! And we had power. We also found a dog that escaped a blown over fence! Those tags with the county animal people numbers work. Dog was returned to a family within minutes. I love when I see gentle dogs. This dog was so unwise to the ways of the world... And cars... But he's safe now. Ah. That's nice that you were able to get him back to his family so quickly. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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