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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Mar 29 (0)
  • Homeschool to Public High School - any suggestions? - Katie 22:52 Mar 29 (1)
  • Omnibus questions - Jan P. 20:23 Mar 29 (2)
  • Seeking advice from moms with kids who scored well on SAT essay and/or are talented writers-m - ncmomof3 20:07 Mar 29 (0)
  • MIT OpenCourseware - any users of the Foundations of Western Culture literature class? - CynthiaOK 18:56 Mar 29 (0)
  • What's the name of that online practice site some people use (just for math? maybe not :-/). Pam SFSoM uses it. I think there is a monthly fee involved. nt - karenciavo 18:24 Mar 29 (3)
  • Can anyone suggest a conservative college in or near Florida? - K-FL 17:03 Mar 29 (4)
  • Anyone use Write Guide?? - Gamom3 16:42 Mar 29 (1)
  • HS transcripts - one2go 15:59 Mar 29 (2)
  • desperately needing help with research.... - Nicole M 15:17 Mar 29 (2)
  • Has anyone had a child live at home while attending a 4-year college? - Gwen in VA 15:01 Mar 29 (5)
  • Follow up on the High School in 5 Years post(m) - Mary M 14:14 Mar 29 (6)
  • Anyone in GA that knows about dual enrollment--does GA Perimeter...... - Peggy 14:05 Mar 29 (2)
  • Literature for HS - Deep or Wide? I'd love your input! (m) - Cindy in C-ville 13:20 Mar 29 (1)
  • Can someone explain why in the world you would spend $500+ per course for AP courses when you can go to the Community College for classes basically for free??? - Rachel 13:19 Mar 29 (15)
  • is there anyone in southern mn/twin cities area.... - heidi 12:52 Mar 29 (2)
  • Where could I find a list of good Amer. Hist. videos (pref. arranged chron.)? nm - Peggy 12:14 Mar 29 (0)
  • How much time to schedule for dissection kits - Carole in DE 12:05 Mar 29 (3)
  • The History of the Ancient World, I have it but how do I use it? - Robin@BAFB 12:04 Mar 29 (3)
  • Looking for an interactive online tutorial for conic sections. Got any favorites? nt - ereks mom 11:00 Mar 29 (2)
  • Has anyone used Life of Fred Geometry? - Amy in MT 10:41 Mar 29 (3)
  • May we please discuss high school science, "traditional" classes vs. CC and AP. (m) - Jane in NC 10:16 Mar 29 (5)
  • Can soneone give me the pros and cons for Rosetta Stone Spanish. - Gamom3 9:58 Mar 29 (6)
  • If you could only read 2 or 3 books on Amer. Hist, what would they be? nm - Peggy 9:51 Mar 29 (4)
  • Can anyone tell me the cost of classes at Florida Virtual School for out of state students??Cant find it on their website (nt) - Rachel 9:31 Mar 29 (4)
  • 9th grade science question...Physical Science or Biology? - Robin in DFW 9:29 Mar 29 (4)
  • Need help choosing modern language materials... - Heather in VA 9:15 Mar 29 (4)
  • Trying again...Does anyone combine IEW w/ WriteShop? If so, how did you schedule it? TIA! nt - Sandy 8:57 Mar 29 (0)
  • Can someone recommend good motivational speakers (for goal setting) that our teens would enjoy? nm - Peggy 8:32 Mar 29 (1)
  • A sincere thank you to all who responded to my post below for our travel plans to Europe. We leave tomorrow! - Bev in B'ville 8:31 Mar 29 (0)
  • What are basic econ and accounting books for teens? nm - Peggy 8:04 Mar 29 (2)
  • CLEP - those doing it - in MN m or others- what sign up procedure - kSue, MN 7:02 Mar 29 (5)
  • For March SAT takers--the scores are online. (nm) - Deb in PA 5:52 Mar 29 (3)
  • Merriam-Webster word of the day... - LauraC 5:52 Mar 29 (0)
  • Are there answers to the questions in Starting Points and Worldviews of the Western World? (nt) - Deborah 5:52 Mar 29 (4)
  • hpymomof3 - How are things going? (m) - LisaNY 5:17 Mar 29 (0)
  • H.S. History for a co-op next year - looking for advice and resources... - Susan M in WA 21:39 Mar 28 (3)
  • A question for Catholics regarding high school religion.... - Kirsten in MO 20:15 Mar 28 (6)
  • Cambridge Latin vs Jenney. Any comments - Linda in VA 19:41 Mar 28 (3)
  • Anyone using an accredited program, so dc can receive a diploma? - Gamom3 18:04 Mar 28 (11)
  • ChemMatters magazine is a great supplement! The April issue arrived today... - Jane in NC 17:27 Mar 28 (2)
  • I am finishing Calvert 8 this year and am looking for what to do for 9-10th grade..(m) - sarab 15:23 Mar 28 (8)
  • Has anyone had dc use the Statistics course at PA Hmeschoolers? - MaryM 14:31 Mar 28 (1)
  • Interview Questions--Thanks! - Jenny in Florida 13:01 Mar 28 (4)
  • favorite resource for history of music? - kate in seattle 11:12 Mar 28 (0)
  • Linda in VA, you mentioned in a previous post some out of the home Latin classes that your son is taking ... - Kareni 11:09 Mar 28 (2)
  • Modern Reformation magazine----I have a favor to ask of anyone who takes this.... - Janie 8:29 Mar 28 (0)
  • Laurie4b, I finally got around to posting about Jensen, look at you second thread. nt - Sharon in MD 8:26 Mar 28 (1)
  • Sonlight core100-writing examples? - Marianne in Texas 7:38 Mar 28 (0)
  • Can you ladies share with me my choices in High School writing? What have/are you doing? nt - Christy in CO 6:54 Mar 28 (11)
  • History Odyssey for High School - will this cover all needed requirements..... - Christy in CO 6:46 Mar 28 (2)
  • need ideas to improve rising 9th grade essay writing skills...... - Brenda From Tenn 6:08 Mar 28 (15)
  • Florida Virtual School....I saw the comments below..everyone that used this school was happy?.. - Michelle/OK 5:37 Mar 28 (5)
  • Rosemary Sutcliff Books - Is there a list somewhere? - Jeannette 5:27 Mar 28 (3)
  • I just wanted to share - A History of Britain by Rebecca Fraser is wonderful! (m) - LisaNY 5:23 Mar 28 (4)
  • Has anyone else elected to do a 5 year high school program with their child?... - Whitney in KY 5:04 Mar 28 (4)
  • Lials algebra - solutions at back of book?? - Dooley 4:36 Mar 28 (2)
  • Patriot confusion...Kathleen? - Laurel in CA 22:22 Mar 27 (4)
  • Has anyone used Sonlight's history curriculum for high school students... - Judith of TN 20:57 Mar 27 (10)
  • We're going to be filing for financial aid for college next year, w/ the govt and the college...what do I need to do financially speaking in preparation? - Sandy 19:41 Mar 27 (6)
  • IEW - Melissa 18:03 Mar 27 (2)
  • I haven't done Logic with my sons. I have... - Angel 16:26 Mar 27 (3)
  • If you have used the Florida Virtual School World History course for high school, will you help me? - Angel 16:13 Mar 27 (5)
  • Spielvogel Human Odyssey syllabus website + really good social studies links - Diana in OR 15:58 Mar 27 (1)
  • Jump In - Apologia writing text - Belinda J.L 15:49 Mar 27 (3)
  • A response to Susan re:teaching The Classics and a question for those who have seen the seminar DVD - Clara in Miami 15:23 Mar 27 (0)
  • question about Latin and jr. high - TNLisa 12:39 Mar 27 (1)
  • "Critical Thinking" (as a subject) revisited . . . (m) - Tina in Ouray 12:22 Mar 27 (8)
  • Anyone here use an Independent Study Program? - Gamom3 11:20 Mar 27 (2)
  • Henty books question? M - Gretchen 11:16 Mar 27 (2)
  • Update: prayer request - StaceyL in Canada 11:10 Mar 27 (27)
  • Follow up to Jensen discussion: "Thesis statement: : to reveal or not to reveal; that is the question. - Laurie4b 11:01 Mar 27 (3)
  • I'm doing WriteShop I along with IEW for struggling writer, but I don't have a clue how to schedule these two programs. Should I just alternate weeks? - Sandy 10:25 Mar 27 (1)
  • Literature Analysis for High School - Katie 10:00 Mar 27 (1)
  • Need "fun" lit books to fill in gaps for 9th grade(Middle Ages/Renaissance) - Brenda From Tenn 9:59 Mar 27 (6)
  • If you wanted to spend the summer having a "relaxed" 8th grader gear up to be ready for 9th grade work what would you do........here are some of my ideas (m) - Rachel 9:42 Mar 27 (5)
  • I'm back!! Woo-hoo--just looking a little worse for wear... - Lynne 9:29 Mar 27 (3)
  • If you were going to do spelling.... - CMH 9:12 Mar 27 (1)
  • Thanks to all who posted below about San Antonio. (more) - KathyP 8:23 Mar 27 (1)
  • Teaching the Classics - Clara in Miami 7:56 Mar 27 (7)
  • Looking for art appreciation videos: Sister Wendy? Others? - Jean in Wisc 6:54 Mar 27 (18)
  • does United Streaming have Japanese? - AngieW in Texas 6:48 Mar 27 (1)
  • free ACT/SAT prep site..... - momof7 6:26 Mar 27 (3)
  • What are you using for Government? - Gamom3 6:17 Mar 27 (7)
  • Holly in N NV -What are you using for writing? - Osmosis Mom 4:59 Mar 27 (5)
  • Regarding ADD kids, where did you have them tested/diagnosed? (more) - Dawn in MI 4:55 Mar 27 (7)
  • Thinking of doing core 100 next year with an 8th grader, is 1 1/2 -2 hrs. a day for an average reader enough? This time would be for read alouds and readers...nt - Busy Bee 4:02 Mar 27 (3)
  • I want more discussion in school with my 11th gr ds. Anyone done Teaching the Classics with thier student? - Karen in CO 23:13 Mar 26 (4)
  • Kathleen... I finally saw your post and went to your blog. Thanks so much for taking the time to explain everything. I'm looking forward to your final installment. And thanks to everyone who has contributed to this conversation! - Robin in Tx 23:11 Mar 26 (3)
  • Has anyone BJU's Life Science 7 - newest edition? - Heather in VA 20:53 Mar 26 (2)
  • Is doing a core a year using Sonlight reasonable or should I plan for some leeway? nt - MI Mom 20:47 Mar 26 (3)
  • Relocating to Tulsa(Broken Arrow)..Anyone there that can help me find co-ops, other homeschoolers?? (m) - Sharon in TX (soon to be OK) 19:16 Mar 26 (4)
  • What have you used with your highschooler for Government studies and economics studies? - Jules 18:49 Mar 26 (6)
  • Jann in TX - could you please email me? I have a very specific question about a Lial's BCM ISBN. - mom2jrcsc 18:40 Mar 26 (1)
  • Have any of you investigated Middle College High Schools? - momof7 18:31 Mar 26 (15)
  • What is your understanding of the intro paragraph in a 5 paragraph essay? - Laurie4b 17:53 Mar 26 (19)