purduemeche Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 We are preparing to sign up DS11 for his first online classes next year. Thinking about effectiveness, affordability and ease of use, which online programs are the best? I am not looking for individual classes, rather the umbrella organization (Memoria Press, WTMA, etc.). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 www.virtualhomeschoolgroup.org 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Virtual Homeschool Group The Potter's School Landry Academy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I think the teachers make the class. Sr Gamache for Spanish has been fabulous for dd#1, but his organization skills & communication sometimes leave something to be desired for *me*. I wouldn't pull her from a class she loves & is learning a ton from because of a couple times when things are last-minute on the paper-shuffling end. WTMA's Steve Otto is absolutely fabulous to work with. But he's not a teacher. The teacher makes a HUGE difference. Memoria Press seemed like a well-run online academy. The one teacher we've experienced was competent and engaged. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Yes, the teacher is more important than the provider overall. We've always mixed-and-matched providers for that reason. That said, we've done classes with Veritas Press, Lukeion, Classic Academic Press, and PA Homeschoolers and have never been disappointed. But we've always done a lot of research before too. Local classes were mixed for us. Classical Conversations wasn't good for high school, but we've done local history/lit for three years now with a friend that is outstanding. I wish that I had time to sit in on that one every time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Landry Academy. Buy during Black Friday. I'm planning on blogging more about our first classes, but I'd highly recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschoolmom3 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I agree with teacher selection but have enjoyed classes from: Potters, Landry (Latin awesome teacher-Mrs. Farthing), Wilson Hill Academy (great teachers there) Derek Owens, our favs here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdj2027 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Lukeion for anything Ancient, we are very happy with Wilson Hill, PA Homeschoolers though they only do AP classes, WTM Academy, AOPS, Derek Owens (self paced), Blue Tent. They are all high school level classes with the exception of WTM Ã…cademy where my then 7th grader took a writing class. What I have learned is that my kids do not well with classes that last more than an hour max and the class must flow. If too much time is spent on one particular problem or one student, they tune out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Lukeion classes are really excellent. Mrs. Barr is a phenomenal teacher! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Lukeion is hard to beat for Classical languages, literature, and history. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 We love Landry Academy, as well. They have a planning chart, which you can use (or not) if you want to follow traditional, classical, STEM or vocational tracks in high school. Landry regularly has sales and specials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 We have been very pleased with the English classes dd has taken with Blue Tent Online (Honors English 1 and 2, AP English Language currently). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosepetal Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Landry Academy. Buy during Black Friday. I'm planning on blogging more about our first classes, but I'd highly recommend them. Is it Black Friday sale nowadays for Landry Generic semesters @49 per semester? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Twain Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 BJU middle school science with Mrs. Vick have been fantastic. (6th grade and currently doing 7th grade) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I'd be very curious to learn about appropriate online classes for kids with short attention spans. Long classes have always been difficult for my dc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsjoy Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Is it Black Friday sale nowadays for Landry Generic semesters @49 per semester? I think 49/semester will beat anything on Black Friday. Just understand the 49/semester is for classes 2017-2018 beginning summer of 2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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