melmichigan Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I suffered a severe concussion the first of January. It's been a long road recovering, and I'm not there yet. Because I have significant impacts to my vision and memory we have basically been off school since January. The exception being online classes for my middle kids that covered English and Writing, and reading and math for my youngest, which DH has been squeezing in around his work schedule. My oldest will be covered, although with much lower GPA than we would have liked for her 10th grade year. So the question becomes, do I try and finish up what I can over the summer, maybe with a shorter version of history, and start fresh for next year (8th, 6th, and 3rd), or do I try and work through everything over the summer and just keep going? We have always done light math over the summer, so that would continue across the board, DH will continue working with my youngest, one has a tutor, and the other two are using the virtual homeschool AYOP. I guess I'm asking if there would be any real harm at this age in just scrapping the rest of the school year? Our new year will start mid-August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I don't think there is any harm in scrapping everything and starting fresh in the fall. IF there is work that can easily be done over the summer then that is an option, but sometimes it is best to set it all aside and start fresh later. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 No harm:). We'll give you permission. Take care of yourself & have a relaxing summer! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 You need additional time to recover and not be stressed. I say scrap things for now with one exception. Is there a way to have the kids review in math at least 4 days a week through most of the summer? Maybe with an independent program like Khan Academy or CTC math or Time for Learning, so it isn't on your shoulders? And I would definitely be encouraging independent reading or listening to audio books to continue to build vocabulary/grammar/concepts. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I'd do fun subjects for 1/2 a day during the summer and save the hard subjects for the fall. I'd take a 2 week vacation somewhere in the middle of summer. Or, if you do things like camps, do the camps. So...mini vacation plus 1/2 days of fun stuff. Like, my kids would find history, art and music appreciation, and logic to be fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) You need additional time to recover and not be stressed. I say scrap things for now with one exception. Is there a way to have the kids review in math at least 4 days a week through most of the summer? Maybe with an independent program like Khan Academy or CTC math or Time for Learning, so it isn't on your shoulders? And I would definitely be encouraging independent reading or listening to audio books to continue to build vocabulary/grammar/concepts. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Yes, they will continue with math at least 4 days a week. I wasn't clear enough on that. DH is working with the youngest in math and reading, next oldest has a math tutor (I have no worries about him he's way ahead in math), my twins are doing virtual homeschool math online since it's self checking. All my kids are avid readers so we will keep encouraging that, but I will look into a few audio books for the youngest. It's funny, after all these years, but I guess I am asking for permission. :) Edited May 11, 2016 by melmichigan 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Yes, they will continue with math at least 4 days a week. I wasn't clear enough on that. DH is working with the youngest in math and reading, next oldest has a math tutor (I have no worries about him he's way ahead in math), my twins are doing virtual homeschool math online since it's self checking. All my kids are avid readers so we will keep encouraging that, but I will look into a few audio books for the youngest. It's funny, but I guess I am asking for permission. :) As a person with no authority whatsoever but more than willing to put in my 2 cents you have my wholehearted permission! LOL :) Hugs and best wishes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 no harm at all imo Hope you see a full recovery asap! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Hope you continue to recover! Take care (and I think starting fresh makes the most sense). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake and Pi Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 No advice -- just good vibes and happy thoughts. I hope you feel better and get back to normal soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 So you're basically talking about scrapping content that you only sort of were able to cover anyway for kids who aren't even in high school for a really good medical reason. Goodness, yes. Let it go. Focus on healing. I might see if your 10th grader could do something independently to bring up her GPA. Maybe a special summer project of her own? Sort of a la school "extra credit" projects? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 So you're basically talking about scrapping content that you only sort of were able to cover anyway for kids who aren't even in high school for a really good medical reason. Goodness, yes. Let it go. Focus on healing. I might see if your 10th grader could do something independently to bring up her GPA. Maybe a special summer project of her own? Sort of a la school "extra credit" projects? That is a great idea! I will talk to DD about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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