Classically Minded Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) I'm new to the high school board for this coming year as my dd14 is starting 9th grade. I've been with WTM forums for 9 years this month and in the K-8 boards, I know there was always a post going for each grade and what everyone was using. I haven't seen one on this forum, please tell me they don't stop! I really enjoyed reading what others do. Ours isn't as advanced or fancy as most but it works for us. Here are our plans for 9th grade:Core Subjects English I - GWTM; Vocabulary from Classical Roots; WWS; Book list Algebra I - Saxon Algebra I; Saxon Teacher CDs; Art Reed DVDs Latin I - Latina Christiana I & II Biology I - Self Teaching Guide to Biology; Biology 101 DVDs, kits, etc. World History & Geography - Encyclopedias and other books; Videos Traditional Logic I - Memoria Press Electives Intro to Aviation - Flight school online & Flight hours Information Technology - Digital Savvy (CompuScholar) Computer Keyboarding - Typing Instructor Bible - MP Christian Studies III & IV PE/Health What are you doing? Share your plans! Edited August 6, 2018 by Classically Minded 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 There's a high school plans thread around here somewhere, but I haven't seen any for individual grades. I have a 9th grader this year, so I'll play ? English: finishing up WWS, Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind, and a year long world mythology study Math: Foerster Algebra 2 and Art of Problem Solving Spanish: online at Georgia Virtual School Biology: online at Georgia Virtual School Social Studies: AP World History, if I can pull stuff together and get him ready for the exam Music: piano lessons and homeschool band (starting clarinet and playing keyboards in jazz band) he's also doing a homeschool math team and just started volunteering at a house rabbit shelter (he's there right now for the first time; hope it's going well!) and he might take a class dual enrollment at CC next semester--maybe some kind of programming or game design 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) They still do those here! I think there may have been a combined 9-12 one earlier in the year. I'll have a 9th grader too. My ducks are not in a row, but I'll try. (Frankly I don't have ducks. They're more like squirrels at a rave...) English 9: either Windows to the World or the Great Courses science fiction set for lit, we'll work on writing regularly using various resources, probably including Wordsmith Craftsman and Writing With a Thesis Math: Geometry is next I suppose. Jacobs I think. History: She is pushing hard to do government and economics instead of history. I'm not sure she knows what she's asking for, not for lack of my trying, but she's bloody tired of history. I might have to get creative here. Maybe she needs to cook around the world under the guise of geography? Science: We'd planned on Spectrum Chemistry, but I'm having second thoughts. See end of the post. Spanish: continue in Destinos wherever we left off and go forward from there Electives: art appreciation with Sister Wendy and a local arts center, coding (with something I'll figure out) She's at a place where she can easily perform at a high school level but she's just not invested in it. Puberty has run amok. That gap year of volunteering or *something* in Rethinking School is sounding better and better. ? ETA: I bought up what we should do for literature again and she asked if we could do another Shakespeare year. So there's that. Edited August 2, 2018 by SilverMoon 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 My squirrels are also at a rave, I think. Geometry will definitely be Jacob's. We're going to delay Spanish until they can do it at the CC, since that's free. I just couldn't afford the other options without sacrificing so that's that, I guess. History and literature is self-planned. World lit. We're going to do non-Western Civ and lit for 9th and then do Western Civ/lit for 10th and US for 11th. At least, that's currently the plan. Finally putting stuff together and it's fun, since I've been reading lots of African and Asian lit. Physics. They're going to do Conceptual Physics and I'm going to beef it up with actual experiments. I have a kit. Electives... they're both doing creative writing, psychology, architecture, and one is doing python and the other is doing a debate class. I think that stuff will shake out to be about a half credit each thing. We'll see. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) I've got two 9th graders: Year Long Courses: Math--one will finish Algebra I--He's got a couple of units left in Lial's not sure if we'll plant in Algebra using other materials for a while afterward or go on to geometry at some point, but I'm leaning toward putting some more things together to make a full year of Algebra for him. The other is biding time with Algebra review while I decide what to use for Geometry. He'll do geometry this year when I get myself together. LA--we're finishing WTTW, then I am going to use Oak Meadow Hero's Journey; one son is using various CLE materials too right now--that may or may not stop when we get to Oak Meadow's curriculum Biology with a coop teacher World History-I'm using The Student's Friend as a "spine" so we have time to explore rabbit trails and really dig in where we went to dig in (though I have a textbook too as one of my particularly loves history) Latin-- continuing right now, but I may switch one kiddo to a living language when we finish the current book Semester clective ideas--a lot less sure of this: PE for both for sure. I may use drawing for one son's elective--I'm not sure on the other kid, but I'm leaning toward a study skills type credit for him if I can't think of something he'll love. I was still working through a logic curriculum at the end of last year. We may finish that. One son definitely puts enough time into robotics to make an elective, but I think I'll keep that as extracurricular Edited August 2, 2018 by sbgrace 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyhock2 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 The plan for mine is: Math - TT Algebra 1 English - a book list for literature accompanied by a few literary essays, R&S Reading for a few more lit terms and some coverage of short stories and poetry, composition will consist of turning his written narrations into essays and a couple of research papers. He will also do Easy Grammar Ultimate 9. History - Notgrass Exploring World History part 1, plus some map work and keeping a timeline notebook Science - Apologia Biology Electives - he wants to keep on with French and he'll do Computer Science and some extra things to make it a half credit of computer skills, I'll also give him a half credit of PE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 There is a 9th grade thread, but very hard to find using search engine. Don't worry, lots of planning and ideas on this level, too! Dd is transitioning between 9th and 10th...some Algebra I to finish, waiting on essays/comps to be graded through online service. Welcome to the high school boards... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Tentative plan History/social science (“a”) - AP European History (Noah Nation) English (“b”) - Writing Analysis & Persuasion (CTY JHU), and other courses to be determined Mathematics (“c”) - Multivariable Calculus (probably with OHSX), AP Statistics (completed Summer 2018) Laboratory science (“d”) - no idea, probably dual enroll in Spring Language other than English (“e”) - German (Saturday class), Chinese (tutor) Visual and performing arts (“f”) - probably dual enrollment in Spring College-preparatory elective (“g”) - AP Macroeconomics (completed Summer 2018), AP Microeconomics (completed Summer 2018) PE - Tennis (recreational level) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndGenHomeschooler Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 My oldest will be in 9th this year too. I have all my materials purchased and now just have to do some planning. Math - Singapore Dimensions (supposed to cover Algebra 1 and some Geometry) History - Notgrass Exploring America Science - We’re doing an easier Science year and doing a History of Science using Joy Hakim’s Story of Science English - Analytical Grammar, WWS, and the literature from Notgrass. I might do lit guides for some of them instead of the assignments in the book. I haven’t decided yet. We also need to work on spelling still. World Language - ASL class Electives - Apologia Health and Nutrition, Art class Extras: Bible - Apologia Who Is God series #4, some of the Notgrass Bible maybe Piano Karate Violin (maybe) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlily Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 My oldest will be in the 9th grade too so this is all new to me. I will be attempting to teach high school TWTM way. Totally scared but going for it. Keep me in your prayers ? Algebra 2 - Saxon English 1 - Rod & Staff English 9, The Elements of Style, and Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers Rhetoric 1 - A Workbook for Arguments: A Complete Course in Critical Thinking and New Oxford Guide to Writing World Literature 1 - How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading, The Well-Educated Mind: A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had, Essential Literature Terms, and a selection of books from TWTM Ancients list. Ancient History - The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome, Study and Teaching Guide: The History of the Ancient World, The Timetables of History, and National Geographic Concise History of the World: An Illustrated Timeline Biology w/ Lab - Apologia's Exploring Creation with Biology, 2nd ed, Biology Study and Lab Notebook, lab kits, The Story of Western Science Spanish 1 - Rosetta Stone (most likely but not definite) P.E. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirabillis Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Arcadia, I like your a-g organization (for us UCalif hopefuls) so hope you don't mind if I copy the format. Helps me get my mind in order. This is for my rising 9th grader. 2nd in high school for me. History/social science (“a”) - World History (no idea yet) - could be at-home AP Human Geography... up in the air English (“b”) - IEW SICC-C + WttW Mathematics (“c”) - Geometry w/ Jann in TX (myhomeschoolmathclass) Laboratory science (“d”) - Biology w/ WTMA (no more Mrs. Up - boo-hoo) Language other than English (“e”) - Spanish 1 w/ Homeschool Spanish Academy Visual and performing arts (“f”) - maybe Photography course w/ FundaFunda (no idea) College-preparatory elective (“g”) - n/a 6 credits to start 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Math - Geometry by Jurgensen and continuing the Art of Problem Solving Introductory Algebra from chapter 10 on. Not sure how this is going to work, but she didn't want a whole year of only geometry Science - Biology Science Shepherd Latin - Henle 1 she has been doing this for several years so she will finish the book this year. I don't see how anyone gets this book done in 1 year History - Ancient this year the history and literature blends together more and there is not a fine distinction, I plan and choose materials for both Literature - Ancient English - Doing this on my own this year with no curriculum for my 5-12th graders. Scary. Trying a writer's workshop approach(I think that is what you would call it). Elective - Javascript programming using Code for Teens by Jeremy Moritz (we started school this week and she is loving this) 6 credits (Lit and elective are 1/2 credit each but done half time for the whole year) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 My youngest is a hybrid 8th/9th grader. Everything is outsourced this year and I'm not sure I'm liking that idea. I feel like I won't be a homeschooler anymore and that is making me a little sad. Math: Mr. D Algebra II (at co-op) Literature: WTMA Ancient Lit Writing: WTMA Expository Writing III History: WTMA Ancients Science: FLVS Honors Biology I Foreign Language: FLVS Spanish I Electives: AP Computer Science (PA Homeschoolers) and Personal Finance for Teens (at co-op) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto6inIN Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 This will be my 3rd 9th grader! Hard to believe ... Spanish I - Visual Link finish Algebra I/start Algebra II - Video Text Intro to Logic and Rhetoric (1/2 credit) - Argument Builder Creative Writing (1/2 credit) - IEW How to Write Your Own Novel World Cultures/Religions/Geography (still working on making that course title more concise lol) - mishmash of resources with some writing assignments thrown in English I - EE - some EiL units on The Odyssey, Julius Caesar, and Til We Have Faces - VCR - AG review book Biology I - Apologia She'll also do some personal fitness every morning for PE. We participate in a speech and debate club during the fall, so she'll write/present some speeches. This will be her first time doing team policy debate, so there will be a LOT of research and writing for that. Then in winter and spring we are in a drama troupe so she'll act and/or do backstage work in that as well. It should be a good year! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastweedpuller Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 One and only is a 9th grader this year. Really looking forward to it! 2nd semester and summer will see her doing classes at the community college. English: EIL Lit&Comp (EIL2?) Science: Conceptual Physics with labs Social studies: Holt McDougal Geography Math: finish Jacobs Algebra, start Jacobs Geometry PE: Oak Meadow Foreign Language: German, tbd, may start at CC if this semester is too busy Electives, art, 1 sem/each: glassblowing/fusing then Art History at CC Electives, social studies, 1 sem/each: world religions (combo books/Great Courses) then rhetoric (TBD, could be co-op) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) My oldest will be a 9th grader this fall! English 9: She'll be studying international literature and writing about topics pertaining to her world geography course. Some resources we'll be using: How to Write Better Essays; Global Issues, Local Arguments; and Other Voices, Other Vistas. Honors Algebra 2 & Trigonometry: online at Kolbe Academy World Geography: Oak Meadow Biology: Online at Kolbe Academy Spanish I: Online at Kolbe Academy Religion 9: Bible, Catechism, Fire Within, The Art of Loving God Logic (1/2 credit): Discovery of Deduction Introduction to Philosophy (1/2 credit): still deciding on resources Edited August 3, 2018 by Lisa in the UP of MI 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Math: Math Relief Algebra 1, maybe part of Algebra 2 English: CLRC Introduction to Literature and Composition (yay! no more teaching writing for me!), ABeCeDarian C&D History: PAC World History with The Human Odyssey 3 Science: Honors Biology w/local group Foreign Language: ASL 1 with ASL Rochelle Art: Drawing - 1 new technique per week plus 30 minutes daily practice using various free online resources Other: Maybe a half credit of creative writing in the spring, if DD doesn't want to continue with drawing PE: Competitive tumbling & trampoline plus recreational gymnastics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocky Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 English 1: World Literature with composition - using the Lively Art of Writing and parts of Build Your Library 9 and 10. Math 1: AOPS Introduction to Algebra B, maybe also Counting and Probability 1 Science 1: Integrated Science using Trefil and Hazen, The Sciences with the accompanying reader and Great Courses Joy of Science lectures History: World History using SWB History of the Ancient World; BYL 9 & 10 Foreign Language: Japanese 1 - outsourced to tutor Electives: Creative Writing – using Vogler, The Writer’s Journey and the Nanowrimo high school workbook, local young writer’s group World Mythology and Religion – the Great Courses Great Mythologies of the World, Cultural Literacy for Religion, Karen Armstrong’s Short History of Myth, The Bible: A Biography, and History of God; Smith, The World’s Religions On the reading list: The Epic of Gilgamesh, Iliad, The Moonstone, Monkey: the Journey into the West (abridged), Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and Tempest, Beowulf, Gaiman’s Norse Myth, Lord of the Rings, Akata Witch, Scythe, Song of Achilles, Palace of Illusions, Book of a Thousand Days, The Silver Pigs, Mother of Believers, Small Gods Extracurriculars: Drawing class, library volunteering job, something for exercise – possibly Kendo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Creek Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Math - finish MUS prealgebra, begin MUS algebra 1 Science - AGS Earth Science English - Power Homeschool English I, W&R book 9, Megawords 4&5, online Shakespeare course Social Studies - Power Homeschool US History part 1, When I Was a Child US History book 1 Foreign Language - French 1 with Global Goose Languages online course Fine Arts - Exploring Art Media extracurricular - piano lessons, choir, special effects makeup class, community service club 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabelen Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I am also in California, but my rising 9th grader is in public school. At school: English - Honors English (I &II) Math - Integrated Math II (a&b) Science - Fundamentals of Chemistry, and Honors Chemistry (I&II) P.E. - Marching Band P.E. and Freshman P.E.(I&II) Visual and Performing Arts - Marching Band I (clarinet) and Concert Band (II & III) (bassoon) Art I And Technical Theater I. Subject to change depending on scheduling and enrollment issues. She requested other visual arts classes as alternates. Social Studies - No social studies required freshman year. At home: Foreign language - Spanish as a heritage language using Break the Spanish Barrier, Destinos, and a lot of other resources. The emphasis is on grammar to be ready to take AP Spanish at school Junior year. Health - Graduation requirement. Planning to do online at home during the summer. Extracurriculars - Piano, weekly lessons. Dropping Certificate of Merit and just playing for fun. Kathak dance, weekly class and some performing opportunities. Girl Scouts, we will see how involved she can be. School swim team last trimester, they have three levels, including developmental. She also takes clarinet and bassoon lessons for her school band, frequency varies depending on season and need. She is my second child going through high school, but my first child was a very academic kid who had very light extracurricular involvement, so this is a new challenge for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classically Minded Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 On 8/2/2018 at 10:25 PM, 2ndGenHomeschooler said: Electives - Apologia Health and Nutrition, Art class What do you think about Apologia's Health? Does it look good? I've only seen a sample but thinking of getting it to add to Biology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndGenHomeschooler Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Classically Minded said: What do you think about Apologia's Health? Does it look good? I've only seen a sample but thinking of getting it to add to Biology. I like it. It looks very interesting and the projects seem very practical. I’m excited to go through it with her. It’s scheduled for three days a week. They recommend doing it with Biology. My DD doesn’t like science so we’re taking a year off from the more traditional science courses to do a History of Science course. Edited August 4, 2018 by 2ndGenHomeschooler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 My 9th grader will be enrolled part time at a military focus charter school. Her schedule there includes JROTC, Biology, and one semester each of Geography and PE. At home: For math she will be finishing AOPS Intro to Algebra (currently on chapter 7) as we as working on Jacobs Geometry. Arabic 101 college course independent study. English--to be determined. History TBD. Online business computing class. Extracurricular music, dance, and martial arts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldkgates Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 My 9th grader will be taking Algebra 2- Mr. D World History- Notgrass Biology- Friendly Biology Language Arts- not sure. Notgrass literature for now with their writing assignments. I will probably add something else later. ALS- Lifeprint. FLVS if they ever open the class electives- PE- swimming Personal Finance- Dave Ramsey Health- Apologia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 (edited) Ds14 will be a 9th grader. Math: Jacobs Geomettry Science: Discovering Design Chemistry, + readings from Chemistry in the Kitchen * Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments (if anyone knows where I can get the equipment and chemicals for less, please let me know.) Languages: Mandarin II at CLRC, Breaking the Barrier Spanish I English: The Lost Tools of Writing, Our Mother Tongue, lit published in the 1900"s Elective: Board Game Design We haven't done logic with him, but I'm not sure I want to make another class for him. I think we'll just talk about informal logic this year. It seems like I am forgetting something, but I can't think what this morning. ETA: stlily figured out what I was forgetting. History will be a homegriwn study on the 1900's. Edited August 7, 2018 by Meriwether 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 My dd really wants to learn Elvish for a semester as an elective. Has anyone else done this and if so do you have any suggestions? She really wants to do it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlily Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Meriwether said: Ds14 will be a 9th grader. Math: Jacobs Geomettry Science: Discovering Design Chemistry, + readings from Chemistry in the Kitchen * Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments (if anyone knows where I can get the equipment and chemicals for less, please let me know.) Languages: Mandarin II at CLRC, Breaking the Barrier Spanish I English: The Lost Tools of Writing, Our Mother Tongue, lit published in the 1900"s Elective: Board Game Design We haven't done logic with him, but I'm not sure I want to make another class for him. I think we'll just talk about informal logic this year. It seems like I am forgetting something, but I can't think what this mornin What are you doing for History and Literature? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, stlily said: What are you doing for History and Literature? I am making my own this year. Lots of reading, with discussion and essay questions. Not much else. So, for weeks 1 & 2, Ds14 will read O. Henry short stories and The Hound of the Baskervilles, while Dd15 will read The Jungle. (Sometimes they will read the same lit and history, sometimes not.) Both will read a Teddy Roosevelt biography, The Shepherd of the Hills, at least the first 100 pages of David McCullough's biography The Wright Brothers, and a chapter from America: A Narrative History. Week 3 they will read a set of comic books called Boxers and Saints as well as The Cherry Orchard. They will also do a Jackdaw on the Boer Wars. I'll have them answer some essay questions and write one essay per week. And that will cover the first decade for lit and history. I hope it goes well. They enjoy reading, and I tried to give them a good mix of books. ETA: I'm sure that was more than anyone wanted to know, but I am excited. Edited August 7, 2018 by Meriwether 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocky Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 On 8/6/2018 at 7:32 AM, TCB said: My dd really wants to learn Elvish for a semester as an elective. Has anyone else done this and if so do you have any suggestions? She really wants to do it! I haven't done it, but what about using the workbook from The Council of Elrond? http://www.councilofelrond.com/content/languages-of-middle-earth/#studyelvish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 On 8/15/2018 at 12:42 AM, Bocky said: I haven't done it, but what about using the workbook from The Council of Elrond? http://www.councilofelrond.com/content/languages-of-middle-earth/#studyelvish Thanks! I'll check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 On 8/2/2018 at 5:37 PM, Arcadia said: Tentative plan History/social science (“a”) - AP European History (Noah Nation) English (“b”) - Writing Analysis & Persuasion (CTY JHU), and other courses to be determined Mathematics (“c”) - Multivariable Calculus (probably with OHSX), AP Statistics (completed Summer 2018) Laboratory science (“d”) - no idea, probably dual enroll in Spring Language other than English (“e”) - German (Saturday class), Chinese (tutor) Visual and performing arts (“f”) - probably dual enrollment in Spring College-preparatory elective (“g”) - AP Macroeconomics (completed Summer 2018), AP Microeconomics (completed Summer 2018) PE - Tennis (recreational level) In case you're not able to dual enroll for the fine arts requirement, there are two options that are A-G approved and accredited so that it does count towards A-G and that's Florida Virtual School and Calvary Prep Academy... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Calming Tea said: In case you're not able to dual enroll for the fine arts requirement, there are two options that are A-G approved and accredited so that it does count towards A-G and that's Florida Virtual School and Calvary Prep Academy... ? DS13 is aiming for the Graphics Design classes because he wants to learn the Adobe suite and they would count for UC and CSU. ETA: He is interested in this one “Introduction to graphic design and visual communication. Projects include composition, typography, image editing and logo design. Design principles are explored through creative projects. Students practice fundamental software skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to complete the graphic design activities in this course.” Edited August 20, 2018 by Arcadia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 On 8/15/2018 at 12:42 AM, Bocky said: I haven't done it, but what about using the workbook from The Council of Elrond? http://www.councilofelrond.com/content/languages-of-middle-earth/#studyelvish Thanks for the suggestion. I've had a look and it looks really good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccolopy Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 This school year has completely snuck up on me! DD’s classes at the public high school begin tomorrow, and we’ll pick everything else up next week. Geometry – Discovering GeometryAmerican History (1890-present) / Literature / Government – America: A Narrative History, A People’s History, etc., selection of American lit, parts of WWS 3 & Excellence in LiteratureAP French Honors Spanish 2 (taken at our public high school)Honors Biology (public school) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 6 hours ago, ccolopy said: This school year has completely snuck up on me! DD’s classes at the public high school begin tomorrow, and we’ll pick everything else up next week. Geometry – Discovering GeometryAmerican History (1890-present) / Literature / Government – America: A Narrative History, A People’s History, etc., selection of American lit, parts of WWS 3 & Excellence in LiteratureAP French Honors Spanish 2 (taken at our public high school)Honors Biology (public school) What are you using for AP French? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerforest Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I think I'm really late in responding but will anyway: Writing - Completed Bravewriter Expository/Persuasive essay class over the summer for 1/4 credit. We're focusing on literary essays during the year and also some other writing projects using the high school They Say, I Say book. Literature - I created an LGBT+ interdisciplinary course that will cover a full credit of English plus additional partial credits in history, science, and psychology Science - Environmental Science using Oak Meadow + supplements Math - Algebra 2 using AoPS Geography - Oak Meadow + some Global Village Spanish 2 - I'm teaching using Español Santillana and Homeschool Spanish Academy for ongoing conversation practice Health - Completing OM Health that we started over the summer Electives - chorus, 2 dance classes, 1 aerial dance class, private lessons, outdoor program Plus, she'll continuing performing with her circus troupe and TA for 4 aerial classes (kids through adults) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsAlimar Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 This is my first time with 9th grader. I hope we are not overdoing it but on the schedule is the following: English: Writing for High School (Co-op) Math: Saxon Algebra 2 PE/Health: Still deciding between two health curriculums Fine Arts: Piano (Private lessons) and Beginning Guitar (Co-op) Theology: Veritas Press Omnibus 3 Literature: Veritas Press Omnibus 3 History: Veritas Press Omnibus 3 Elective: Cake Art (Co-op) 9 credits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearRoundMom Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 My first 9th grader, too! We're starting our third week and slowly ramping up, adding in work little by little. He's an aspie who loves checklists and getting things done, so, so far, so good. Math: MUS Algebra I English: CW Homer, LLftLotR, Wordly Wise 3000 History/Social Studies: BJU Geography Science: MPOA Biology Foreign Language: BJU French PE: sailing Elective: he's interested in animals and natural history museums. I've picked out some books, both biographical and scientific, about curating a natural history museum. Not sure what to call the course: Intro to Natural History Museum Curating? Ha! I figure I have a little time to come up with a name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 (edited) Love to see what everyone is doing for 9th! My oldest is also in 9th this year. It's our first go-around so she's our guinea pig...lol And, I'd call it a success if she gets time management down to something reasonable since we're really ramping it up this year. English: WWS/writing, Homeschool Connections recorded/Lit., Ancients Math: AoPS Algebra I + Dolciani review History: Homeschool Connections recorded, Ancients Latin I: local Catholic high school Biology w/labs: state online high school eLearning Religion: Cavins/Gray's Walking with God Logic: Kreeft's Socratic Logic Piano: lessons/performances Oral Interp: local retired teacher w/homeschool group Personal Finance: local teacher w/homeschool group (fall semester) Art: possibly 2nd semester opposite Personal Finance (may not...she doesn't like it) Volunteers at a local games/fish/parks education center AHG Patriot Edited September 4, 2018 by ChrisB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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