CF6 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 We are fairly new to the classical education way of homeschooling, so we decided to get our feet wet with MP. After enjoying the curriculum this year, we decided to continue using them next year. Our DS will be starting 6th grade in the fall and we were pretty set on enrolling him in MP's online Middle School Composition course, with the intention of increasing his MP online course load as he moves into high school. Then we learned about Veritas Press and their Omnibus track. Now, we're questioning our original plan. Does anyone have any experience with either MP's online courses or VP's online courses? We're having a hard time deciding which one to choose. Also, this fall, we have a child who will enter 1st grade and a child who will enter 3rd grade. If we decided that we will choose VP for middle and high school should we teach begin teaching them with VP materials? If we stay with MP will they still be ready to start VP's Omnibus track in 7th grade? Thank you to anyone who takes the time to read this. We really appreciate any insight you may share! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davysmom Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) nm Edited January 18, 2016 by Davysmom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeghansMom Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 After using Veritas Press for 11 years, I suggest Memoria Press. You can also look at Wilson Hill for middle and High School classes in the future. They don't have as many options as VP, but what they offer is better. We made the switch from VP and we couldn't be happier. The Potters School has a classical track as well. Could you please share reasons why you feel MP is better than VP? Thanks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF6 Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Interesting. I'd love to know why also. Thanks for your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 After using Veritas Press for 11 years, I suggest Memoria Press. I am curious now too...I have never heard someone say they used something for 11 years and then recommend something else... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davysmom Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) nm Edited January 18, 2016 by Davysmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I'm not sure that writing negative reviews of a product or service offered can result in a slander accusation :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I'm not sure that writing negative reviews of a product or service offered can result in a slander accusation :) Yes this. I would like to know as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edia1012 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 VP had what I would call "Master Teachers" in all disciplines. These teachers are not only "Master Teachers," but have mastered the art of teaching in an online format. 2-3 years ago, they started leaving in droves due to leadership/admin issues. There are a few still there for next year, but I would estimate 70-80% have left to other places, many seeking legal counsel as they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dauphin Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Would love to know if there is anywhere that a concentration of them have gone (contemplates a PM....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Would love to know if there is anywhere that a concentration of them have gone (contemplates a PM....) I've been able to find all our favorite instructors at Wilson Hill Academy. No idea what happened in upper management to cause such a mass exodus from VP to WH and others. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 OP, Wilson Hill offers Omnibus classes. Another option is the WTM Academy. They offer composition and rhetoric as well as lit and history classes. Landry Academy has a classical high school track. I have personally used a WTM composition class and Landry English class with good results. My dd will be continuing with both schools next year doing WTM's Writing With Skill 2 class and Ancient Lit at LA. Another option is Roman Roads Media's Old World Civilization courses. There are both taped/self-paced and flipped classroom models available. It's not the same scope and sequence as Omnibus, but it is a very similar idea. They have their complete workbooks/art books/tests on their website so you can get a good feel for what they cover. I'm planning on using their Greek Historians and Roman Historians quarters in conjunction with the LA lit class next year. There are lots of options now and more coming on line every year. I've been really pleased with the quality of the classes my dd did this year and I have no doubt we can put together a customized education with enthusiastic, knowledgeable teachers for high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 wrong board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I'm not sure that writing negative reviews of a product or service offered can result in a slander accusation :) It absolutely would NOT qualify as "slander." If you pay for a product or service, you can (and SHOULD) speak openly about the quality of that service. Just don't repeat gossip about the personal lives of teachers or administrators. Talk about your experience, and you are absolutely within your rights. We used Veritas's online school for pre-calculus this year and had an excellent experience with that particular teacher. And then this just happened... http://dockets.justia.com/docket/pennsylvania/paedce/5:2015cv02278/503943 and http://pennrecord.com/news/16157-lancaster-education-company-suing-texas-private-school-over-faculty-list which I hate to see, for all parties concerned. SWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edia1012 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Teachers left for a variety of reasons, and not all who left ultimately found employment with WHA. Nancy and Bob Donaldson started the school, not ANY teachers who were employed by VPSA at the time of WHA's founding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaderbee Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 It absolutely would NOT qualify as "slander." If you pay for a product or service, you can (and SHOULD) speak openly about the quality of that service. Just don't repeat gossip about the personal lives of teachers or administrators. Talk about your experience, and you are absolutely within your rights. We used Veritas's online school for pre-calculus this year and had an excellent experience with that particular teacher. And then this just happened... http://dockets.justia.com/docket/pennsylvania/paedce/5:2015cv02278/503943 and http://pennrecord.com/news/16157-lancaster-education-company-suing-texas-private-school-over-faculty-list which I hate to see, for all parties concerned. SWB It's sad enough to see this in the homeschool community, but two Christian organizations- worse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Thanks for the clarification, Edia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF6 Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Wow, we had no idea there were so many options out there! We have a lot to think about before we make any final decisions about next years curriculum. We appreciate the insight all of you have offered. Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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