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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jul 18 (0)
  • How much Algebra is in Geometry? - Yolanda 21:40 Jul 18 (0)
  • Artes Latinae? Or Henle Latin? (m) - Katie 18:19 Jul 18 (0)
  • You may want to read SWB's latest blog entry re: her son's 10th grade curriculum choices. :-) m - Beth S 16:17 Jul 18 (2)
  • Has anyone ever used the Lively Art of Writing as your course? - Tessa 15:29 Jul 18 (2)
  • Mexican History - high school level - Kimberly in Cabo San Lucas 12:09 Jul 18 (1)
  • Two sided news: New York Times & ???? - Janice in NJ 8:53 Jul 18 (2)
  • Has anyone ever used The Potterfs School for World History? - Dawn K 7:15 Jul 18 (2)
  • Geometry Question - Dawn K 7:14 Jul 18 (3)
  • Is their any oneline writing courses except writeguide, been very unhappy with them.... - classmom03 7:01 Jul 18 (14)
  • A question for those who have ALREADY produced a good writer...how did you do it????? - Praisefor3 6:43 Jul 18 (8)
  • Homesat Biology 2003-2004? - momof10 6:23 Jul 18 (0)
  • HELP!! How have you graded your student's work in each subject? Any books out there that help with this? nt - Barb in DC 6:18 Jul 18 (2)
  • how would you steer a rising 10th grader (girl) who has no idea what direction she would like her life to take? - Jodi-FL 15:49 Jul 17 (7)
  • Has anyone used Jensen's Format Writing? - RS 14:52 Jul 17 (3)
  • Freaking out with attempt at scheduling special needs high schooler...pls comment on my rough schedule - Sandy 11:49 Jul 17 (4)
  • Help, I forgot how to search boards! - Schmittgirlz 11:28 Jul 17 (4)
  • Anyone have the ISBN for Spielvogel's Western Civilization 5th Study Guide Volume II, pretty please! - schmittgirlz 11:26 Jul 17 (2)
  • Has anyone used NARS for developing HSchool Curr.? Feedback? TIA http://www.narhs.org/ - Janet 10:21 Jul 17 (3)
  • Does anyone know where I can purchase the book "The Elegant Essay"? Thanks (nt) - Pat H 10:17 Jul 17 (2)
  • Quine's WVWW...has anyone used this? Questions inside. - Michelle/OK 10:16 Jul 17 (4)
  • teaching the classics - kate in seattle 10:16 Jul 17 (1)
  • back from idaho - kate in seattle 10:12 Jul 17 (2)
  • Would I need to do Rosetta Stone 1-3 to give 3 credits of Spanish or - Peggy in Ks 10:02 Jul 17 (3)
  • Having trouble coming up with a reading list for 1500-1815. Suggestions (m) - Pat H 9:36 Jul 17 (6)
  • Algebra 2 and Chemistry , How much time to schedule daily? - Diana 9:24 Jul 17 (3)
  • Ok, I am "feeling" lost about the future.... - Katie 8:36 Jul 17 (18)
  • Help! What are your thoughts on BJU Biology v Apologia's; Also, is it really possible to complete both volumes A & B of BJU in one year? nt - apintx 7:00 Jul 17 (16)
  • Where would you start Logic with a 9th grader who has done some of Fallacy detective?Thanks...nt - Gloria 6:41 Jul 17 (5)
  • Geometry question -- please help -- thanks - Dawn K 6:25 Jul 17 (1)
  • Please share your experiences with "outside" courses for HS - PaulaW 6:25 Jul 17 (2)
  • Comparison of BJU Physical Science with Apologia Physical Science - Barbara 5:40 Jul 17 (3)
  • Going Alone through high school? - Salminen 4:57 Jul 17 (8)
  • If you could only do 1 of the 2: Fallacy Detective or Thinking Toolbox? (Or, which is a better foundational book?) Thx! (nt) - Lori D. 23:22 Jul 16 (6)
  • So, after looking at the Spanish threads...which one would you choose (m) - Julia in WV 17:30 Jul 16 (3)
  • Ordered my copies of Lial's Intermediate Algebra and PreCalculus (c: - LoriM 16:36 Jul 16 (0)
  • Question for those who have filed with the NCAA Clearinghouse... - Heather in WA 15:59 Jul 16 (2)
  • just an FYI -- debt-free college information... - coloradostef 15:49 Jul 16 (6)
  • LisaNY i got PTIW last week and wanted to tell you.. - Trish H 12:47 Jul 16 (1)
  • DK History of the World vs. Kingfisher for Great Books study... - Krista 12:44 Jul 16 (2)
  • Scientific calculator...recommend one please? OK for the SAT? - gr8tful4grace 12:07 Jul 16 (1)
  • Runkle geography - Activity book? - SharonK 11:55 Jul 16 (1)
  • Those using Astronomy Today--percytruffle/ Chris/ Melody... - StaceyL in Canada 8:15 Jul 16 (5)
  • Jacob's Geometry vs Lial's Geometry - Lisa TX 7:21 Jul 16 (0)
  • Has anyone here had any experience with Keystone National Online school?? - mommyfaithe 6:54 Jul 16 (2)
  • What is your favorite translation of The Aenid? (sm) - Cassie 5:54 Jul 16 (3)
  • Rosetta Stone Spanish is not working for us...any suggestions? (more) - Steph in NH 5:30 Jul 16 (8)
  • Ok...I give up!! Outsourcing Math...Anyone use SOLA Math classes or... - mommyfaithe 5:11 Jul 16 (0)
  • How to schedule Wordsmith? - Jenny in Florida 21:33 Jul 15 (1)
  • Nan in Mass, you asked for fun Latin reads ... - Kareni 21:15 Jul 15 (3)
  • Lial Math Series - ARGHHH - I'm so confused! - Lisa TX 21:03 Jul 15 (4)
  • ? about Lial's Basic College Math - Rhonda 11:57 Jul 15 (4)
  • If you had to choose ... Latin or Logic? - Barbra 11:26 Jul 15 (11)
  • Wheelock Chap 1-Question - Holly in N NV 9:11 Jul 15 (14)
  • A while back someone was looking for funny Latin phrases.... - Lynne 8:51 Jul 15 (1)
  • Free Online Book Group starting TWEM July 28th! (m) - Jessica in GA 8:29 Jul 15 (0)
  • Question about Saxon Adv. Math (I can't wait til this board picks up again! I posted this on General, too, hoping for some answers but don't want to miss somebody over here who might know the answer!) - Praisefor3 6:35 Jul 15 (5)
  • What's a good Christian news magazine for a 9th grader to read for current events? - Mina 21:04 Jul 14 (3)
  • Are the WTM booklists online or does someone already have it in Word? <sm> - Pamela 20:16 Jul 14 (1)
  • Would it look bad to take off a year math-wise? <sm> - Pamela 19:50 Jul 14 (7)
  • Analyzing literature - have you seen or used "Literary Response Forms", "Reacting to Literature", or "Daybooks of Critical Reading and Writing"? (more) - Mark 19:48 Jul 14 (3)
  • How do you decide between Lial's BCM and Lial's Introductory Algebra? (m....) - Elizabeth 19:14 Jul 14 (13)
  • Anyone of an astronomy curriculum we could use for high school? - Robin in AL 18:26 Jul 14 (4)
  • I compiled my data on my Shakespeare poll - Jean in Wisc. 17:08 Jul 14 (1)
  • Transcript credit question?? - Tiff 15:44 Jul 14 (4)
  • If you're a cat lover, could you pray (m) - StaceyL in Canada 15:18 Jul 14 (10)
  • Just to let you know that my dh and I will be attending the Veritas Teacher´s Training this next week.. - Becky in Mexico 13:09 Jul 14 (2)
  • Best on-your-own but in-depth history curriculum for 9th grader--not textbooks? TIA - Janet 12:40 Jul 14 (1)
  • Can I use Notgrass World History for an 8th grader? nt - Kay 11:46 Jul 14 (2)
  • Caught between two: Notgrass and TRISMS - Yolanda 20:59 Jul 13 (3)
  • Recommendations for Grammar - CynthiaOK 20:51 Jul 13 (2)
  • Stobaugh Histories - Has anyone used these? - Katia 20:48 Jul 13 (0)
  • Was it here or on the general board that people were discussing what "worldview" means and where the term orginated? Tonight, we were reading - Laurie4b 20:32 Jul 13 (8)
  • Has anyone used theTeaching Company Geometry course?... - Suein PA 18:20 Jul 13 (2)
  • Lial BCM - Lisa TX 16:29 Jul 13 (1)
  • Foerster Algebra I - Co-op looking to buy used books. - Lisa TX 15:47 Jul 13 (0)
  • Foerster Algebra I - Co-op looking to buy used books. - Lisa TX 15:47 Jul 13 (0)
  • Is anyone using Holt Biology Visualizing Life and Castle Height Experiences in Biology - LIF 15:44 Jul 13 (0)
  • Need some HS advice - Dawn in TN 15:33 Jul 13 (7)
  • Lial's College Algebra - CynthiaOK 13:48 Jul 13 (2)
  • Font change - Lisa TX 12:24 Jul 13 (2)
  • Stressed... comments please! - Bama5 11:36 Jul 13 (13)
  • He got a 5!!!!!!!!!! Yippee! Hurray! I'm crying now... - Lynne 11:26 Jul 13 (8)
  • Lisa In NY, Thank you for the Greek "Crucible of Civilization" DVD suggestion... - momof7 10:42 Jul 13 (6)
  • St Augustine's Confessions-which translation? - Susan 8:53 Jul 13 (11)
  • Weighing Lightning Literature & Notgrass for American Lit study for my 10th grader...LL Teacher Services... anyone have a personal experience? (...& more questions) - Sharon in NY 7:10 Jul 13 (2)
  • I am looking for a US History course for my 12th grader that could be done in half a year? nt - Quiver0f10 4:52 Jul 13 (4)
  • Anyone have experience w/Patriot Bible U.? - K-FL 4:43 Jul 13 (0)
  • Runkle Geography.... - Kelli in TN 2:48 Jul 13 (1)
  • has anyone done a second year of geometry? - moira 22:53 Jul 12 (1)
  • Geometry comparisons - Theresa 21:29 Jul 12 (1)
  • How do the Chalkdust Math texts compare with the Lial series in content and clarity. (nt) - Louise (who is already agonizing about which high school math to use even though my oldest is only 5th grade) 18:12 Jul 12 (1)
  • Is there tests available for Traditional Logic 1? Is so where?nm - Melody In Tx 16:52 Jul 12 (2)
  • I have two questions, help please? - Yolanda 16:22 Jul 12 (7)
  • AP scores -- especially from you folks who dared to do AP on your own..... - Gwen in VA 13:05 Jul 12 (8)
  • Senior Science - Lisa TX 12:49 Jul 12 (11)
  • I love LoriM's idea of getting together. - Lisa TX 12:44 Jul 12 (2)
  • Kreeft's Socratic Logic: how long do you take to go through this, and at what pace? Thanks.--nt - StaceyL in Canada 12:34 Jul 12 (2)