Advanced curriculum question

[Ari]

Hello. A few years ago when I was looking into what the most advanced curriculum was, I found on these boards a suggestion to follow what a private school teaches. I'm trying to figure out which school it was that was suggested. I believe they were religiously affiliated. Roman Catholic I think? They included a lot of reading, latin study, etc. 

[Lori D.]

Welcome! I see by your post count that you are new. Perhaps you could share more details about what your goals are, and how the materials would be used? It would be much easier for people to provide suggestions for you that are a good "fit" if people know more clearly what your needs are.

Are you asking about "advanced" curriculum because you are purchasing for a school for classroom use?  Or are you looking for "advanced" materials for homeschooling a student?

Because "advanced" for a classroom will be more about choice of materials, while "advanced" for a homeschooler will first be about goal-setting and the student's specific abilities, needs, and interests. For a homeschooler, choice of materials comes AFTER determining those important "big picture" things first. 😉 

 

[Clemsondana]

I'm agreeing with Lori.  You might be thinking of Kolbe, maybe?  But, I don't think that there is really a 'most advanced' homeschool curriculum.  Some programs are more challenging than others, but how you use them also makes a difference.  For instance, Life of Fred Chemistry and Physics would not be considered advanced, but when my middle schooler did one each semester as part of their Physical Science class, it accomplished what we set out to accomplish.  If you're looking for homeschooling options, you might consider whether you want to add more depth, move more quickly, or free up time for independent inquiry - what exactly are you looking for as 'most advanced'?  There are also issues with asynchronous kids - one of my kids was advanced in math and understanding of content knowledge across several subjects, but kid struggled with writing until 6th-7th grade so I had to take that into account when choosing the right materials.  

[HomeAgain]

To answer your question, it may be Kolbe or Memoria Press that you heard about.

 

If you have specific needs or concerns, though, you may end up with something completely different.  The Accelerated Learner part of this forum might pique your interest at some of the choices others have made.

[PeterPan]

6 hours ago, Ari said:

follow what a private school teaches.

It was probably Veritas Press. They have a school and pride themselves on being ahead. 

 

6 hours ago, Ari said:

the most advanced curriculum was

You have some gifted specific options as well now, especially with online classes marketing to elementary gifted kids who may need more advanced or more broad/creative/interesting instruction.

Don't forget to consider the accelerated learner forum as well.

[8filltheheart]

10 hours ago, Ari said:

Hello. A few years ago when I was looking into what the most advanced curriculum was, I found on these boards a suggestion to follow what a private school teaches. I'm trying to figure out which school it was that was suggested. I believe they were religiously affiliated. Roman Catholic I think? They included a lot of reading, latin study, etc. 

How old are your children?  If you let us know what grades and level of ability, we can probably help you find resources that match your children.

I have gifted kids and I would consider what we use "advanced curriculum," but what we use for most subjects is not what is used in any school at all.  Umpteen yrs ago when my 32 yos was in 6th grade, I found Foersters alg by looking at what top prep schools were using for alg.  But, other than math and high school science, we don't really use textbooks, so what schools use wouldn't hlep.

[Dianthus]

18 hours ago, PeterPan said:

It was probably Veritas Press. They have a school and pride themselves on being ahead. 

 

You have some gifted specific options as well now, especially with online classes marketing to elementary gifted kids who may need more advanced or more broad/creative/interesting instruction.

Don't forget to consider the accelerated learner forum as well.

I think they are presbyterian.