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  • New WTM forums. C'mon over y'all! - Jane in NC 16:36 Jan 18 (8)
  • how old is okay for a science book? - AngieW in Texas 16:02 Jan 18 (0)
  • Cornerstone's Worldview of Western World I, II, III - April 15:00 Jan 18 (0)
  • Lial's Algebra books???...What do I get?? -- HELP!! - GAMomof5 11:15 Jan 18 (1)
  • AP courses vs Dual Enrollment courses - Christine in FL 10:35 Jan 18 (4)
  • Q for LisaNY about Lingua Latina - Brenda in MA 10:16 Jan 18 (0)
  • Does CLE and ACE ever have sales (when)? nt - dairy mom 9:41 Jan 18 (0)
  • Scholars Online World Literature Class: What are the pros and cons? How much writing and what kinds of writing is covered? Thanks. nt - Nissi 6:27 Jan 18 (1)
  • Just want to encourage all those facing high school next year for the first time... - Nan in Mass 5:58 Jan 18 (9)
  • Jean in Wisc. do you know someone by the name of Stephen L. ( this is regarding flight in the military)? - Peggy in Ks 5:05 Jan 18 (1)
  • Foerster Algebra books - Jan P. 17:10 Jan 17 (2)
  • Trisms Users: Is it possible to use the writing portion if we don't own IEW? TIA! (nt) - Laura in OH 16:20 Jan 17 (1)
  • How can I find ValuePacks for Lial math courses at Pearson's website? nt - ereks mom 14:08 Jan 17 (4)
  • Last of the Mohicans... can someone tell me if it's appropriate for my 17 ds? (m) - Karen in SC 13:33 Jan 17 (6)
  • Can you tell me the differences between Videotext and Teaching Textbooks math? - LaMere Academy 12:48 Jan 17 (0)
  • A follow up on my math question (and many thanks for your excellent responses yesterday) (m) - Christy B 12:16 Jan 17 (3)
  • Applying to private High Schools. Records/Transcript questions. - Deidre in GA 11:31 Jan 17 (0)
  • wwyd? sick household :-( - Jenni 11:26 Jan 17 (6)
  • I need math help in general. I feel like a total failure!! m - StaceyinLA 9:05 Jan 17 (4)
  • Need Algebra I help! - Melissa 8:39 Jan 17 (5)
  • Website/blog address change www.luxetveritasacademy.org - Thanks for your checking it out - Classic Mom 8:33 Jan 17 (0)
  • Pros and Cons of finishing HS at CC.... - Andrea in Texas 8:32 Jan 17 (7)
  • I found it interesting that you can be precluded from military service if you've ever been on Ritilin. - K-FL 6:23 Jan 17 (3)
  • For those doing or who have done hs transcripts... which books; resources; etc. did you use to help you figure this out? nt - Christy in CO 6:23 Jan 17 (4)
  • Anyone have an American history program they like? - mjia 5:48 Jan 17 (3)
  • Singapore NEM 2 users... did you use any prep books between NEM 1 and NEM 2 like the key to series, or did you just dive in? nt - Trina in TX 20:41 Jan 16 (0)
  • High School Vocabulary, what are you best choices? - Yolanda 20:40 Jan 16 (4)
  • If you've had a high schooler do a Teen Pact week, what have you added to it to count it as a full 1/2 credit course? nt - Jodi-FL 18:50 Jan 16 (0)
  • what science options for a senior who is not geared for a science career and isn't really interested in Physics? - Jodi-FL 18:40 Jan 16 (13)
  • Has anyone found schools in GA that allow homeschoolers to take the AP? - Lisa in GA 18:09 Jan 16 (2)
  • Switching from Saxon after 7/6 to Chalk Dust, would I get pre-alg or something else? nt - Quiver0f10 17:09 Jan 16 (4)
  • Do I have the correct ISBN# for my teachers edition for The Human Odyssey - Peggy in Ks 15:04 Jan 16 (0)
  • Is Foerster's Algebra discovery method.. - Michelle in AL 14:50 Jan 16 (4)
  • Preparing for highschool math.... please give me your opinions.... TT vs. Chalkdust... - Sparrows-Song 14:22 Jan 16 (0)
  • x-post: Does anyone know if R&S ever plans to publish high school math texts? I thought I heard once they were working on an algebra text. nt - Colleen in NS 14:17 Jan 16 (0)
  • Foerester's Algebra and Trig...where to find a study guide? - Wendy in WI 13:33 Jan 16 (5)
  • Need vocabulary advice for 9th grader... - mom2three 12:11 Jan 16 (1)
  • Ahoy there, Nan! Someone on the general board just mentioned a sailing book which has me thinking of you... - Jane in NC 11:37 Jan 16 (3)
  • math - stephanie zusy 11:11 Jan 16 (2)
  • X post from the K-8 board, hoping to gain some BTDT advice: I think I've made a serious blunder with our junior high math experience (m) - Christy B 10:33 Jan 16 (12)
  • So, where are most people posting For Sale/WTB posts these days? I have a Lial's Precalculus 3/e set I'm sure somebody could use, & I need $ for next year's stuff! nt - ereks mom 10:12 Jan 16 (1)
  • Spanish I am looking for a program that focuses on speaking instead of so much - Lori in tx 9:17 Jan 16 (5)
  • A Question for Canadians who use Foerster's Algebra... (sm) - Nicola 8:54 Jan 16 (9)
  • Computer-generated timeline programs: what is available? (I used to have this info but no longer do). Thanks for any help and advice/ opinions.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 8:50 Jan 16 (1)
  • Has anyone used/seen both Vocabulary From Classical Roots and the Vocabulary For The High School Student series? - Denise in NE 8:49 Jan 16 (2)
  • What did you use for ACT and SAT prep? TIA! nt - Steph 8:37 Jan 16 (1)
  • Anybody have online flashcards for Henle 2 for the readings? - Barb 7:21 Jan 16 (1)
  • [x-post] Here's the link for Wordless Wednesday blog fun... - Susan in SoCal 7:05 Jan 16 (0)
  • Math Fill In Ideas - abcmom 5:38 Jan 16 (3)
  • How does Math-U-See Stewardship program fit together? I'd appreciate your thoughts. - Heather in Savannah 5:11 Jan 16 (0)
  • Is there a solutions manual to accompany Lials Introductory Algebra? More questions about what to purchase...(m) - Colleen 23:44 Jan 15 (5)
  • Imperfect tense in Latin is like past progressive in English, right? xpost - m - gardenschooler 20:44 Jan 15 (1)
  • what happened to the for sale board? I'm looking to buy a used copy of "The Well Educated Mind" - gail 20:23 Jan 15 (1)
  • So, WWYD? We mailed the competitive scholarship application & packet today, and I FORGOT TO... - ereks mom 19:16 Jan 15 (3)
  • I'm thinking about next year when I'll have 3 in high school - anyone btdt? - Jodi-FL 18:29 Jan 15 (3)
  • Keeping Latin fresh...m - Busy Bee 16:13 Jan 15 (7)
  • College interview location?? - Tina in NY 12:16 Jan 15 (5)
  • Lost Tools of Writing-new yahoo group - Leah 11:31 Jan 15 (0)
  • Locative case Latin question... - Nan in Mass 10:07 Jan 15 (3)
  • My blog is finally public- check it out! Thanks to everyone who has given me great advice in the past - Classic Mom 7:05 Jan 15 (4)
  • NC homeschoolers - a testing question. Does Seton's CAT-E fit the NC testing requirements? (x-posted) - Brit 6:48 Jan 15 (6)
  • Is WriteShop to light for a 9th grade English Composition class? nt - Christy in CO 6:34 Jan 15 (4)
  • Poll: what do you recommend as the best DVD-based algebra program? (nt) - TMarie 6:25 Jan 15 (10)
  • Jacobs v.s. Saxon Algebra I....... - Christy in CO 6:22 Jan 15 (9)
  • My ds wants to fly planes fort the military, he's thinking the navy. What's the best route to go? - Peggy in Ks 4:58 Jan 15 (13)
  • Would you use Apologia Chemistry for a future engineering major... - ADS 4:29 Jan 15 (3)
  • Just started a new class, Are there any good sites about Beowulf you can point me to??? tia nt - Chris in CA 20:29 Jan 14 (2)
  • probability and statistics curriculum? - Karen in SC 19:25 Jan 14 (0)
  • Write at Home Question - N in WA 18:17 Jan 14 (2)
  • Psychology,,, Oak Meadow... - Kaci 16:36 Jan 14 (0)
  • Poll: If your child got a full scholarship.... - Michelle in AL 16:28 Jan 14 (10)
  • Do you think R&S, Lit, Book Club & IEW make more than 1 English credit - 74Heaven 14:15 Jan 14 (3)
  • "The Importance of Science"--Dr. Robinson. Listen online! - Cathy in KY 14:14 Jan 14 (0)
  • High School Resume -- Ds needs one for application to competitive scholarship program & I need to be sure we're on the right track! Any good templates out there? nt - ereks mom 13:43 Jan 14 (2)
  • Graduation celebrations--what have you done, and would you have your kid participate in this? - Jodi-FL 12:26 Jan 14 (7)
  • Anyone know of good creative writing course? - stefinbc 11:51 Jan 14 (4)
  • If an A is 4.0, and a B is 3.0, what's a B+ or A-? - Sandra in NC 10:45 Jan 14 (7)
  • SAT Scores: Did your child's SAT scores stay close to their scores on the practice tests they did before their exams? Thanks nt - Nissi 10:35 Jan 14 (4)
  • How long does it take/ Do you allow for Chalkdust Algebra 1 tests? (sm) - Mrs. Readsalot 9:55 Jan 14 (1)
  • So - how are those of you who did college apps this year doing?... - Nan in Mass 9:21 Jan 14 (10)
  • Math question... information inside - Holly IN 9:15 Jan 14 (6)
  • Questions for those who have used Scholars Online... - readwithem 9:01 Jan 14 (8)
  • Why do you choose to use AP classes instead of CC classes? - OC Mom 8:51 Jan 14 (3)
  • Can you help me compare online AP courses (Keystone, Scholars Online, etc.?) - PamO in SC 7:07 Jan 14 (5)
  • Searching for gift-- a nice copy of Walt Whitman's complete works. Please include ISBN# in suggestions if you can. Thanks. nt - Anna 5:53 Jan 14 (0)
  • Jane in NC, or anyone else......last year an excellent ornithology study was posted - momof7 5:19 Jan 14 (3)
  • Does anyone know of a book, website, etc. that explains how to do pre-algebra and algebra story problems? TY.nt - MI Mom 5:17 Jan 14 (1)
  • URGENT prayer request (cross post) - momof7 5:17 Jan 14 (3)
  • Can someone explain how Thinkwell works? - Ruth in Canada 17:03 Jan 13 (4)
  • X-post: spaghetti dinner fundraiser for youth group: any ideas re how to "spice it up"? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 14:28 Jan 13 (5)
  • My dd will be in 9th grade next year....I would like to review some grammar.....what to use?.. - Chocolate Princess 14:28 Jan 13 (6)
  • If you use a curriculum for health, which do you use?.....nt - Busy Bee 7:16 Jan 13 (4)
  • Thank you for the geometry help. ;) - Nan in Mass 6:14 Jan 13 (6)
  • Supposing you had only a high school diploma, had 1 year in which to train, certify, or whatnot, & your sole goal for your career is that you make more than $40,000/yr eventually (not necessarily right away) - dragons in the flower bed 22:00 Jan 12 (20)
  • I'm researching curriculum options for high school co-op class, history and literature. Can Omnibus be easily used in a Christian, but multi-denominational setting? Not everyone will be from a reformed background. Thanks a lot! nt - Kimber 21:54 Jan 12 (6)
  • Physics options for 11th grade? - Kendall 18:44 Jan 12 (7)
  • Looking to buy gently used Videotext modules D, E, F - Osmosis Mom 16:50 Jan 12 (0)
  • Karen in CO about lightning lit - NCSusan 15:03 Jan 12 (2)
  • Marilyn: Looking for Spanish for 14 yo..... - MelodyInTx 12:19 Jan 12 (0)
  • opinions on TT (m) - katie b 11:27 Jan 12 (4)
  • I'm just wondering if MUS is sufficient for college entrance? Somewhere I've heard that MUS puts kids behind in the high school years. I'm starting a switch to MUS in 6th now, and I wanted to know if I needed to plan for another switch of curriculum in a few years. nt - stephanie 11:18 Jan 12 (5)