Ignore this thread!

[texasmama]

Tex, we had to reset our sliding door once through some fuse.  There is a youtube video on how to do it.  The track had gotten jammed with a torn seal, and when we unstuck the seal, it no longer operated.  The fix was resetting a fuse which is down by the driver side? or front passenger side? Simple fix, and it got the door working again. I read about it on the Odyssey forums; apparently it is a weird but not unheard of issue. I don't know if that's your problem, but if it's not opening from the inside, but will from the outside manually as a slide, I thought I'd toss that out there.

Thank you!  Very helpful.  Dh is the least fix it guy around so we mostly just live with stuff I don't want to fix, but I will look this up.

[texasmama]

Two is manageable. One for home and one for coop? I was thinking like three co-ops.

 

I totally get the desire for school. My kids love school. We are fortunate enough to be able to live in an area where schools are good, diverse, caring places. Not perfect but kind communities.

 

I think I'd have to install actual lockers if we homeschooled.

 

Homeschooling is a threat in this house. Not really to me--but when I say, "I could work from home two days a week and we could homeschool," they beg not too. :( I know they're missing out but we are lucky school suits them as well.

Two different co-ops.  We actually do have cubbies.  :)  I loved school as a kid.

[Jean in Newcastle]

I fired a vet and made a huge stink when I discovered them chasing my cat around with a salmon net.  The poor cat was so traumatized that it had diarrhea as it ran out of sheer fright.  All of this just because it scratched at someone when they tried to give her a shot.  I had offered to hold the cat during the shot, btw, but was told that I was not allowed in the back where they did it.  Never ever again will I go to that vet. 

 

Well, - I take that back.  We did rush Libby there when she was hit by a car but that was just to stabilize her so that I could then transport her to the emergency vet. 

 

Our current normal vet is very good. 

[Jean in Newcastle]

I tried to plan out my dogs for the rest of my life & I have to hurry because I won't get to all of them. That's why I need multiples. And why I bought a soccer mom van again even though my kids are old. 

 

 

 

At the car dealer the last time, the guy kept trying to show me things like the a/c and radio and all I was interested in was in how much room there was for the dogs. 

[hornblower]

There's a movement / certification process now for vet clinics to adopt "low stress vet handling" 

Dr Sophia Yin (RIP) developed an entire curriculum about it. https://drsophiayin.com/low-stress-handling/

Dr Marty Becker is now promoting a "Fear Free Vet Practice"

I'm so excited about this movement. I just wish Dr Yin was here to see it grow...

[texasmama]

My gut kneading princess cat really only has a dental specialist vet..  I want her to only see Lily for everything, but she won't!  So I had this vet introduce me to another vet that would treat Lils like a precious princess, guaranteed.  Lily has not needed a vet other than the dental vet, though, so I haven't actually taken her yet.  And yes, I told her that I needed her to recommend a good vet in the practice for Lily because a vet I took Lily to did not "treat her like the precious princess she is".  Lily is a rescue cat and has been through a lot and is a delicate soul. The rest of her life will be fabulous in every way.

[hornblower]

They are beautiful - especially Miss Daisy and Bear.  :grouphug:  again for him. 

 

How was your ds's dental appt? 

 

 

thank you :)

 

Pretty quick visit and x rays confirmed right now infection is limited to just soft tissue. 

 

He got oral antibiotics, instructions on flushing the area, and a referral to a surgeon because he probably should get his wisdom teeth out. There's almost but not quite enough room. Just short a couple millimeters. 

 

He had a pano x ray and the hygienist was laughing/complaining about how tall he is because she had to manually crank the machine up to reach him. It took a lot of cranking apparently.... 

[JoJosMom]

Oh, and by the way, breeds that made my no list were breeds that were more likely to bite than not. We did unpleasant things at the groomer like trim nails and empty anal glands. Every one of our 30+chows bit, all 7(?) Shar Peis bit, all but about about 10 of our German Shepherds bit... you get the picture. My concern is what happens when a 3 year old does something unpleasant to a dog. Friend wants more kids.

 

Personally, I think he should get a beagle, but that's not his style.  :rolleyes:

 

If they want the world's gentlest dog, they should get a Golden Retriever.  I agree with Tex that the Pyr is a close second on the gentle scale, but they are challenging to own for other reasons (need space and they're LOUD.)

 

German Shepherds are AWESOME  family dogs, but your friends don't sound like the right owners.  They require a strong owner who knows and respects the breed, and someone who will invest the time (a LOT of time) in training and socializing the dog.  (Someone mentioned warning their child away from a K9-depending on the size of the department/quality of the program, likely not a problem.  The modern departments all have cross-trained dogs and most go home at night to be a beloved family pooch.)  My Magnum was my shepherd before Buddy.  He was a gift from my Dad when I was single and bought my first house.  By the time Jo came along, Magnum was five or six.  He was really, really bonded to me, so I had arranged a back-up home if he showed any signs of aggression.  During the month I was in the hospital, the poor dog stopped eating and drinking and was losing large clumps of hair, so he had to be put on doggie anti-depressants (did I mention we were really bonded?) Needless to say, Magnum was REALLY glad when I got home and slept rightnext to my side of the bed the first night.  The next night, though, he slept under Jo's crib and never came back to me.  He remained her devoted slave for the rest of his life, including a bad phase during toddlerhood when she would take out her anger on him.  (That didn't last long once Mommy found out :glare: .)

[Jean in Newcastle]

When ds was born, we just had a cat.  She looked a bit askance at our new addition, but we found out quickly that she was protective of him.  When ds was an infant he would scream whenever MIL would hold him and we had to restrain the cat because she almost went flying at MIL to attack her!  (MIL had a loud, squeeze their cheeks kind of an approach to babies which did not go over well with ds.)

[Slache]

I'm looking around and finding many more vans in the same price range with about 80,000 miles. Matt sent me the first one and he really cares about the way a car looks and that first one was definitely beautiful, but Matt does not keep his cars beautiful so he does not get to be a snob about this. I told him we can look and he got all exited like a kid in a candy store, but I really want to be committed to an apartment before we make a decision. I'll keep you updated. :) Thanks for the advice!

[Ellie]

 

We settled on the boxer breed, then learned of the plethora of health issues and decided to adopt a boxer/lab mix puppy from Second Chance Boxer. That's our 100 lb Sam.

 

When we moved to the country, we felt Sam needed a companion, as we had much more room to run. We happened to find another Boxer/lab mix at an ASPCA. His puppy picture was identical to Sam's. So we adopted him and that's our Jonah. His frame is much slighter.

 

They are great dogs and we have carefully trained them, but even still, they have had issues from time to time. Jonah could not be trusted with one of my boys because that particular boy would get in his personal space and Jonah refused to recognize him as superior to him in the flock. He is usually a great dog and has never shown aggression towards me or my husband, but he WILL growl at a child if he has a chew or is resting and being bothered.

 

 

I have a friend who has adopted several boxers. The first died of cancer at a fairly young age; the second was relinquished the the rescue organization because she was aggressive, and the organization put her down; the third has had health issues, as well, including a severe reaction to gluten (ironic, given the fact that both my friend and her daughter are severe celiacs); the fourth the group claims is a boxer but I suspect is a boxer mix as he is almost half the size of the actual boxer (the rescue group calls him a "pocket boxer;" my friend, who has never owned purebred dogs, was surprised that the AKC doesn't mention pocket boxers on its website). My friend has also spent big bucks on Dog Whisperer-type rehabilitation/training, and there are still some issues.

 

She thinks she won't get another boxer...

[texasmama]

So I went out with a kid to mess around with fuse resets armed with needle nosed pliers and wearing pj pants, but alas, it did not work.  I think it is the door stop actuator or somesuch and I promise you I am not messing around with all of that junk.  Above my pay grade. I called the odd father after the third phone call to me.  I was preparing lunch at the time.  So now he wants to come over and give me organic strawberries, but only after he eats his rice and this takes a long time.  So at some point later, the odd father will be coming over with strawberries.

 

Oldest was handed $20 and took kids to Hobby Lobby, where one got materials for his  kite project.  

 

Princess cat is sleeping in my lap, and I am going to bathe with no scented soaps because the odd father will be coming over after his rice, and he cannot abide by scented soaps or anything.  I will put off the hair dealing until tomorrow because I have no unscented shampoos and conditioners.  So picture me in a messy, recycled bun from Friday.  Whatever gets you through the day, I say!

 

OH!  The animal shelter lady called back and is glad to host a tour for the troop.  All of you are invited, too!

Edited May 25, 2016 by texasmama

[texasmama]

I have a friend who has adopted several boxers. The first died of cancer at a fairly young age; the second was relinquished the the rescue organization because she was aggressive, and the organization put her down; the third has had health issues, as well, including a severe reaction to gluten (ironic, given the fact that both my friend and her daughter are severe celiacs); the fourth the group claims is a boxer but I suspect is a boxer mix as he is almost half the size of the actual boxer (the rescue group calls him a "pocket boxer;" my friend, who has never owned purebred dogs, was surprised that the AKC doesn't mention pocket boxers on its website). My friend has also spent big bucks on Dog Whisperer-type rehabilitation/training, and there are still some issues.

 

She thinks she won't get another boxer...

Boxers do box and all.  So there's that.  Well, kind of boxing...

 

Our neighbors have a boxer and a pug.

 

Labs are perpetual puppies.  They never grow up.

 

Pyrs are usually very calm.  Ours is calm indoors, but she is a hyper nut outside.  She is a "pocket pyr" at only 70 pounds.  Pyrs shed more fur in a year than most dogs get in their lives.  It is a problem for a lot of people, but since they are mostly guardians for livestock and outdoors, this is not a problem.

[sweetpea3829]

I have a friend who has adopted several boxers. The first died of cancer at a fairly young age; the second was relinquished the the rescue organization because she was aggressive, and the organization put her down; the third has had health issues, as well, including a severe reaction to gluten (ironic, given the fact that both my friend and her daughter are severe celiacs); the fourth the group claims is a boxer but I suspect is a boxer mix as he is almost half the size of the actual boxer (the rescue group calls him a "pocket boxer;" my friend, who has never owned purebred dogs, was surprised that the AKC doesn't mention pocket boxers on its website). My friend has also spent big bucks on Dog Whisperer-type rehabilitation/training, and there are still some issues.

 

She thinks she won't get another boxer...

 

A friend has a boxer girl with gluten issues. Actually, gluten issues are pretty common in pure bred dogs. When we took Sam to a required doggie training class at Petco, pretty much all of the purebred puppies had to be in special food because of sensitivity issues.

 

It's actually kind of sad how humans have ruined dogs by over-breeding. I use to want to breed and show but....I can't bring myself to do it because the breeding world is such a mess. Plus, there are so many dogs in shelters, already.

[Jean in Newcastle]

I just cuddled an attack rabbit (he puts up with it because I'm his grambunny) and now I am covered in rabbit fur. 

Edited April 4, 2016 by Jean in Newcastle

[Ellie]

I just cuddled an attack rabbit (he puts up with it because I'm his grambunny) and now I am covered in rabbit fur. 

 

One hopes that you are not allergic to bunny fur.

[Jean in Newcastle]

One hopes that you are not allergic to bunny fur.

 

If I were allergic to bunny fur then I would not be able to live in my house.  I was tested for bunny allergies before we got him.  I am hoppy to say that I am not allergic.  ;) 

 

#badpunalert

 

#Iamsopunny

[JoJosMom]

I still don't know what we're doing here next year.  Anyone want to help?

 

For sure:

 

[JoJosMom]

Well, that was annoying.

[Slache]

I still don't know what we're doing here next year.  Anyone want to help?

 

For sure:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looks good.

[Tsuga]

I fired a vet and made a huge stink when I discovered them chasing my cat around with a salmon net.  The poor cat was so traumatized that it had diarrhea as it ran out of sheer fright.  All of this just because it scratched at someone when they tried to give her a shot.  I had offered to hold the cat during the shot, btw, but was told that I was not allowed in the back where they did it.  Never ever again will I go to that vet. 

 

Well, - I take that back.  We did rush Libby there when she was hit by a car but that was just to stabilize her so that I could then transport her to the emergency vet. 

 

Our current normal vet is very good. 

 

Can you PM me the vet? Unless it was Aerowood. We have not been happy with them of late and are searching for a new vet as well.

[texasmama]

I drove on treacherous roads to mail some bills.  The roads weren't treacherous, but it was my first foray driving or even leaving the house since I sprained my ankle on Friday.  I dealt.  It was fine.

 

Still waiting on the odd father.

 

Made chicken and veggie soup for the fam.  I ate a gf whoopie pie.   :leaving:

[texasmama]

I still don't know what we're doing here next year.  Anyone want to help?

 

For sure:

Well, my advice is to choose something for every subject.  You have to start somewhere!   :leaving:

[Susan in TN]

I know y'all will be proud of me - the new neighbor (mom) was sitting on her front porch and I went over to introduce myself and welcome them to the neighborhood. I should give them some jam. Maybe tomorrow. I did give them the chicken egg that dd7 got from the coop and brought over to show me. :)

[JoJosMom]

Let me try again.

 

For sure:

 

AoPS Geometry (online class)

Latin 3 (online class-CLRC)

Russian 1 (if she likes the intro this summer, online, CLRC)

 

Considering:

 

Old Western Culture:  The Greeks  I own the DVDs and am considering the class at Roman Roads.  The class counts as 3 credits according to them- history, literature, English.  The other option here would be to do this at home as a "lite" option, also combined with history and English; ie, read Spielvogel, watch the DVDs and read the works, a couple of Bravewriter classes for writing.

 

Am lost:

 

Science:  I dunno.  She loves Derek Owens and I'm considering letting her take Physics, even though it will be right on the heels of Physical Science.

 

Something Logical.

 

Bible will probably continue to be Awana and youth group (both are excellent and content-rich.)

 

 

We are also still contemplating part-time at the charter school.  Which would (likely) be science and an elective.  If not that, we may try a local co-op which would eat up one day for I don't know what. I think it would basically be electives and social interaction.  Which is good, because she's an only.

 

Feedback?  Ideas?  Chocolate?

 

Edited April 4, 2016 by JoJosMom

[Junie]

 (Someone mentioned warning their child away from a K9-depending on the size of the department/quality of the program, likely not a problem.  The modern departments all have cross-trained dogs and most go home at night to be a beloved family pooch.)  

 

I wasn't warning her about the dog.  ;)  I was just letting her know that calling a K-9 "foo-foo" might be insulting.   :lol:

[Junie]

One hopes that you are not allergic to bunny fur.

 

When I went for allergy testing, the dr. said that I'm allergic to everything from gerbils to horses.  He recommended fish as good pets for our family.

[Junie]

I drove on treacherous roads to mail some bills.  The roads weren't treacherous, but it was my first foray driving or even leaving the house since I sprained my ankle on Friday.  I dealt.  It was fine.

 

Still waiting on the odd father.

 

Made chicken and veggie soup for the fam.  I ate a gf whoopie pie.   :leaving:

 

:drool5:

[Critterfixer]

I wrote 3021 words today. It took me 2.5 hours. Go me.

[Jean in Newcastle]

Calling insurance to see if experimental drug is even a possibility for them to cover. 

[texasmama]

Let me try again.

 

For sure:

 

AoPS Geometry (online class)

Latin 3 (online class-CLRC)

Russian 1 (if she likes the intro this summer, online, CLRC)

 

Considering:

 

Old Western Culture:  The Greeks  I own the DVDs and am considering the class at Roman Roads.  The class counts as 3 credits according to them- history, literature, English.  The other option here would be to do this at home as a "lite" option, also combined with history and English; ie, read Spielvogel, watch the DVDs and read the works, a couple of Bravewriter classes for writing.

 

Am lost:

 

Science:  I dunno.  She loves Derek Owens and I'm considering letting her take Physics, even though it will be right on the heels of Physical Science.

 

Something Logical.

 

Bible will probably continue to be Awana and youth group (both are excellent and content-rich.)

 

 

We are also still contemplating part-time at the charter school.  Which would (likely) be science and an elective.  If not that, we may try a local co-op which would eat up one day for I don't know what. I think it would basically be electives and social interaction.  Which is good, because she's an only.

 

Feedback?  Ideas?  Chocolate?

Is this 9th grade?

 

What is a class at Roman Roads?  Online?  Never heard of it.  I would NOT do a three credit class - too much wrapped up in one class if it is not a good fit, plus limiting just because of the sheer amount of work involved.

 

Science would be a good one to outsource so the charter school gets my vote.

 

Is the online class the AoPS accelerated pace one?  Or the WTMA one?

 

What is CLRC?

 

That looks heavy to me, but we are slower paced folks here with a very heavy sports elective. Also, neither of my 9th graders is typical, for very different reasons.

[Slache]

Let me try again.

 

For sure:

 

AoPS Geometry (online class)

Latin 3 (online class-CLRC)

Russian 1 (if she likes the intro this summer, online, CLRC)

 

Considering:

 

Old Western Culture: The Greeks I own the DVDs and am considering the class at Roman Roads. The class counts as 3 credits according to them- history, literature, English. The other option here would be to do this at home as a "lite" option, also combined with history and English; ie, read Spielvogel, watch the DVDs and read the works, a couple of Bravewriter classes for writing.

 

Am lost:

 

Science: I dunno. She loves Derek Owens and I'm considering letting her take Physics, even though it will be right on the heels of Physical Science.

 

Something Logical.

 

Bible will probably continue to be Awana and youth group (both are excellent and content-rich.)

 

 

We are also still contemplating part-time at the charter school. Which would (likely) be science and an elective. If not that, we may try a local co-op which would eat up one day for I don't know what. I think it would basically be electives and social interaction. Which is good, because she's an only.

 

Feedback? Ideas? Chocolate?

Don't worry about science until you decide about the coop. You could be stressing unnecessarily. I thought you decide against AoPS? Geometry is a pretty big step up from Algebra, or so I hear. I love the look of Roman Roads Literature courses. I've never heard of taking English and literature. Is that a thing?

[texasmama]

Don't worry about science until you decide about the coop. You could be stressing unnecessarily. I thought you decide against AoPS? Geometry is a pretty big step up from Algebra, or so I hear. I love the look of Roman Roads Literature courses. I've never heard of taking English and literature. Is that a thing?

Not usually.  English in high school is understood to include literature and composition, with perhaps a light grammar or spelling component, if needed.

[prairiewindmomma]

So I went out with ds13 to mess around with fuse resets armed with needle nosed pliers and wearing pj pants, but alas, it did not work.  I think it is the door stop actuator or somesuch and I promise you I am not messing around with all of that junk.  Above my pay grade. 

 

 

I am sorry that it wasn't a quick and easy fix.

[Slache]

I vote:

 

AoPS done at WTMA

Latin 3

The Greeks done lightly with BW elements where necessary

Logic (TBD)

Coop

 

 

Because I know so much about this. Latin, Russian, geometry and logic sounds like too much though.

[Jean in Newcastle]

Did I say that dd took a phonics game with her to her babysitting gig?  The parents requested some reading tutoring in addition to straight babysitting. She was brainstorming later on how she could continue to teach reading in a hands on fashion suited for a squirmy boy with ADHD.  I am pleased as punch that my reluctant student is getting the teaching bug! 

Edited April 4, 2016 by Jean in Newcastle

[Critterfixer]

In other news, good things may come to those who procrastinate. I was a lazy beekeeper this winter, since I lost both the hives in the fall. I never got around to cleaning up the old hives. Both hives are currently the subject of great interest by the bees around here. One of them has bees going in and out of it as if they own the place. I don't know if they are scouting, or if there is already a swarm in there. Too late in the day to check, but you bet I'll be watching it in the next few days to see what they do with it!

[JoJosMom]

Is this 9th grade?

 

What is a class at Roman Roads?  Online?  Never heard of it.  I would NOT do a three credit class - too much wrapped up in one class if it is not a good fit, plus limiting just because of the sheer amount of work involved.

 

Science would be a good one to outsource so the charter school gets my vote.

 

Is the online class the AoPS accelerated pace one?  Or the WTMA one?

 

What is CLRC?

 

That looks heavy to me, but we are slower paced folks here with a very heavy sports elective. Also, neither of my 9th graders is typical, for very different reasons.

 

Roman Roads Media (added the link above) is Wes Callihan's company now that he has separated from VP.  The credit load has me hesitating, but I'm just so tempted. (ETA:  I should say it's where his curriculum is.  I don't know that he owns the company.)

 

The AoPS class would be through AoPS.  She is currently enrolled in her 4th class through them, so we have adjusted to the pace.  Geometry is supposed to be the hardest one, though, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.  That's another reason for considering the "lite" option.

 

CLRC (added the link) is Classical Learning Resource Center.  Jo's taking Latin 2 there now and is very happy.

 

Don't worry about science until you decide about the coop. You could be stressing unnecessarily. I thought you decide against AoPS? Geometry is a pretty big step up from Algebra, or so I hear. I love the look of Roman Roads Literature courses. I've never heard of taking English and literature. Is that a thing?

 

VP Omnibus takes a similar approach.

Edited April 4, 2016 by JoJosMom

[texasmama]

I am sorry that it wasn't a quick and easy fix.

Not at all!  It was a good experience for me and ds13 to find the fuses and follow the directions.  I cannot stress how little my dh does in terms of car repair so if our kids are going to have any idea of how to problem solve car issues, it will be from me or someone else.  I was kind of impressed with my bad self out there in my pj pants yanking out fuses left and right. :laugh:

[texasmama]

Roman Roads Media (added the link above) is Wes Callihan's company now that he has separated from VP.  The credit load has me hesitating, but I'm just so tempted.

 

The AoPS class would be through AoPS.  She is currently enrolled in her 4th class through them, so we have adjusted to the pace.  Geometry is supposed to be the hardest one, though, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.  That's another reason for considering the "lite" option.

 

CLRC (added the link) is Classical Learning Resource Center.  Jo's taking Latin 2 there now and is very happy.

 

 

VP Omnibus takes a similar approach.

Omnibus is history, English, and Bible, though.  Those are the three credits.  (They may call it "literature" rather than English and count the composition in history and literature as part of the overall credits.)

 

I would feel free to skip Russian and logic if you need to weed it down.

Edited April 4, 2016 by texasmama

[Jean in Newcastle]

Ds and dd are out running 3 miles.  This is day 1 of half marathon training for ds.  I'm really pleased that he's adding some more physical stuff as he is my computer bug who could be sedentary all day.  I am also a bit fearful that he might have bitten off more than he can chew since the most he's run to date is a couple of 5k's. 

[Slache]

The Greeks can be as light as you want it to be. I don't think you'll start and think "This doesn't work, let's toss it."

 

I thought Omnibus was History, Literature, and Bible? I've only seriously looked at it for myself so I didn't pay that much attention.

[Slache]

Ds and dd are out running 3 miles. This is day 1 of half marathon training for ds. I'm really pleased that he's adding some more physical stuff as he is my computer bug who could be sedentary all day. I am also a bit fearful that he might have bitten off more than he can chew since the most he's run to date is a couple of 5k's.

You're such a good mom. :wub:

[texasmama]

Did I say that dd took a phonics game with her to her babysitting gig?  The parents requested some reading tutoring in addition to straight babysitting. She was brainstorming later on how she could continue to teach reading in a hands on fashion suited for a squirmy boy with ADHD.  I am pleased as punch that my reluctant student is getting the teaching bug! 

 

This is a great thing for both the boy and the dd.

In other news, good things may come to those who procrastinate. I was a lazy beekeeper this winter, since I lost both the hives in the fall. I never got around to cleaning up the old hives. Both hives are currently the subject of great interest by the bees around here. One of them has bees going in and out of it as if they own the place. I don't know if they are scouting, or if there is already a swarm in there. Too late in the day to check, but you bet I'll be watching it in the next few days to see what they do with it!

Wouldn't that be interesting!?!?

[texasmama]

Over three hours after he said he was eating rice and coming over, the odd father is still not here.

[Slache]

I just saw 2 credits on the RR website. I'm on my phone though.

 

 

CREDITS

Each year of Old Western Culture is a double-credit Humanities course which is most commonly broken down into 1 Literature credit and 1 History credit. The double-credit assumes that the student will watch all the videos, read the required reading, answer the daily worksheets, and take 4 exams (one for each unit). This a robust course academically, and requires a fair bit of reading. Wesley Callihan will coach your student on how to approach the reading in the video. Average daily reading load is 30-40 pages.

As an “integrated humanities†course, Old Western Culture will constantly be incorporating history, literature, theology, philosophy, art, and art history, all through the eyes of the Great Books.

[Slache]

Booya!

[texasmama]

I just saw 2 credits on the RR website. I'm on my phone though.

 

 

CREDITS

Each year of Old Western Culture is a double-credit Humanities course which is most commonly broken down into 1 Literature credit and 1 History credit. The double-credit assumes that the student will watch all the videos, read the required reading, answer the daily worksheets, and take 4 exams (one for each unit). This a robust course academically, and requires a fair bit of reading. Wesley Callihan will coach your student on how to approach the reading in the video. Average daily reading load is 30-40 pages.

As an “integrated humanities†course, Old Western Culture will constantly be incorporating history, literature, theology, philosophy, art, and art history, all through the eyes of the Great Books.

This makes sense to me, though on a transcript I think I would call it English and History, one credit each.  There will be enough writing to justify the composition portion of English, I feel sure.  

 

Holy Moses, that is a LOT of reading.  But it is for two credits so maybe not so bad.

 

Sounds like their answer to Omnibus, right?  Was there a curriculum provider split?  I don't follow these things mostly.

[JoJosMom]

I just saw 2 credits on the RR website. I'm on my phone though.

 

 

CREDITS

Each year of Old Western Culture is a double-credit Humanities course which is most commonly broken down into 1 Literature credit and 1 History credit. The double-credit assumes that the student will watch all the videos, read the required reading, answer the daily worksheets, and take 4 exams (one for each unit). This a robust course academically, and requires a fair bit of reading. Wesley Callihan will coach your student on how to approach the reading in the video. Average daily reading load is 30-40 pages.

As an “integrated humanities†course, Old Western Culture will constantly be incorporating history, literature, theology, philosophy, art, and art history, all through the eyes of the Great Books.

 

The live class I'm looking at is a bit different.

 

CREDITS:

Three High School Humanities Credits, which can be broken down to 1 History, 1 English, and 1 Literature.

[JoJosMom]

The one Slash is looking at is at Schola Classical Tutorials, sold through Roman Roads.  The discussions are led by Mr. Callihan ( :001_wub: ), but the grading and transcript prep is on the parent.  The Roman Roads class is more complete and adds in more coaching and grading.  I have started on the DVDs, BTW, and they are FABULOUS.

 

ALL COURSE OPTIONS INCLUDE:

– Weekly Instruction. 1 school year of live, weekly instruction via video classroom.
– Grading and Report Card. 4 end-of-quarter exams graded for the student with comments, and end-of-year report card.
– Writing Service. Responsive essays based on the reading or lectures throughout the year (minimum of 4), graded with comments and coaching in essay writing.