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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jun 17 (0)
  • Can you ladies help me find a math to suit my 12 yr old son? I really just need suggestions............. - Christy in CO 21:16 Jun 17 (0)
  • LoriM... - MI Mom 19:43 Jun 17 (1)
  • kate in seattle: what do you folks do about US History? (sm) - Nicole 18:40 Jun 17 (0)
  • I need suggestions for teaching myself how to write well. m - Kellin 15:08 Jun 17 (3)
  • Could you check my 9th graders schedule and see how it looks? - Peggy in Ks 14:13 Jun 17 (2)
  • Transcript format for Ontario - Ruth in Ottawa 12:06 Jun 17 (2)
  • Just back from a convention and saw ACE (Accelerated Christian Education). Has anyone used this for any subject? Was it pretty much grade level? nt - Christy in CO 11:16 Jun 17 (4)
  • how do you register for the SAT with college board if you don't have a H.S. code???thank you. (nm) - cb in socal 10:59 Jun 17 (5)
  • How many hours of PE constitute a 0.5 credit?nt - Elizabeth 10:12 Jun 17 (1)
  • Senior project?? - mommyfaithe 10:00 Jun 17 (0)
  • Teaching Co. course " The Joy of Science " : DVD vs. Audio CD ? Would the Audio CDs be sufficient? - Nissi 8:37 Jun 17 (2)
  • Link to summer reading list and some good guided lit. questions - MIch elle 7:38 Jun 17 (0)
  • One more question - Peggy in Ks 6:28 Jun 17 (0)
  • Is Vocabulary Cartoons enough for 9th grade? - Peggy in Ks 6:25 Jun 17 (5)
  • Geography Suggestions for Co-Op - FLSue 4:41 Jun 17 (0)
  • I responded to the tag-along Fiji thread below. :-) nt - Bula Mama 1:58 Jun 17 (2)
  • Question about math tests - Martha in GA 19:07 Jun 16 (7)
  • How much work would you need to do to get .5 credit? - Robin@BAFB 19:03 Jun 16 (4)
  • How would you give credit for an "incomplete" year of lit? (m) - StaceyL in Canada 17:58 Jun 16 (7)
  • Can anyone with firsthand experience compare Lial's Basic College Math with Lial's PreAlgebra ... - Kareni 17:42 Jun 16 (0)
  • 9th grade grammar - Teresa C. 17:29 Jun 16 (1)
  • Co-op question (m) - StaceyL in Canada 17:19 Jun 16 (16)
  • Spielviogel's W. Civ: could someone please post for me the Table of Contents (if you already have it handily printed up)? Thanks.--nt. - StaceyL in Canada 17:10 Jun 16 (3)
  • Lisa, I see you've used both of these... - Louise 16:50 Jun 16 (8)
  • Liberty Equality Power by Murrin et al -- anyone use this for US History? - Nicole 16:03 Jun 16 (0)
  • Has anyone's children done dual enrollment courses through Indiana University? If so....(m) - Regena in KY 15:05 Jun 16 (0)
  • rosetta stone questions - kate in seattle 14:32 Jun 16 (8)
  • Is Lial's BCM equivalent to taking a pre-algebra course? TYVM! :) nt - kimminy 12:17 Jun 16 (2)
  • Apoliga Biology and CLEP test ? - Lisa in TN 11:24 Jun 16 (4)
  • AP courses... how does that work? testing? is there a website that explains all that? - Nicole 10:56 Jun 16 (12)
  • Omnibus - mel in Cal 10:44 Jun 16 (3)
  • Cambridge Latin-US or UK version? - Holly in N NV 10:33 Jun 16 (1)
  • One year grammar review for an otherwise good writer?? - Valerie(TX) 10:21 Jun 16 (3)
  • Someone please tell me all about Progeny Press guides! (sm) - ereks mom 8:26 Jun 16 (5)
  • Help needed on searching the message boards?! (m) - Niebski 5:06 Jun 16 (2)
  • Anyone tried Latin for Americans? I'd love pros and cons! (m) - Niebski 5:03 Jun 16 (2)
  • Would someone please explain how "Mapping the World by Heart" works?... - MI Mom 4:52 Jun 16 (5)
  • Follow Up to 13 year old dd taking spanish class at cc................... - Sara 0:06 Jun 16 (4)
  • Has anyone used any of the Thinkwell programs? - Barb F. PA 20:57 Jun 15 (1)
  • What is a good age/grade to do Around the World on180 days? nt - MI Mom 19:49 Jun 15 (0)
  • Q: I just purchased TT Geometry and we use Saxon during the school yr - Gamom3 19:48 Jun 15 (0)
  • TOG Yr 4 vs Sonlight 300: can anyone compare? (m) - StaceyL in Canada (who obvioulsy needs another pina colada pronto) 17:31 Jun 15 (6)
  • Does anyone know of someone who discounts this specific chemistry set? - Jenny in Florida 17:16 Jun 15 (3)
  • What Latin-English dictionary would you recommend? We're using Latin Primer, if that's a consideration. nt - Susan in TN 15:50 Jun 15 (4)
  • Making long-range history plans and banging my head against a wall! - Tracie in TX 15:00 Jun 15 (3)
  • Smarr Lit & Lightning Lit users -- each of these contains a writing component, but... - ereks mom 13:06 Jun 15 (2)
  • Advice needed about concurrent enrollment for my son (m) - CynthiaOK 11:22 Jun 15 (9)
  • LisaNY - question on composition and English ... - MIch elle 11:04 Jun 15 (9)
  • Can you recommend a homeschooling store with a good selection of used books that does mail order? ... - Kareni 10:50 Jun 15 (2)
  • Looking for a geography course - Terry M. 10:21 Jun 15 (8)
  • I just have to ask another question about switching from MUS to TT - I need help from those who have done TT Pre-Alg. ....... - Christy in CO 9:29 Jun 15 (1)
  • Favorite Multi-age Curricula - Kat 9:15 Jun 15 (2)
  • Probably a long shot, but is else here a WELS Lutheran? Looking for study guide/devotion book ideas for highschool. nm - Cheri in MI 8:42 Jun 15 (3)
  • Anyone using Latin in the Christian Trivium? Please list pros and cons. Thanks nt - MI Mom 4:59 Jun 15 (1)
  • Has anyone's child attended Taylor Univ. Summer Honors College? - Navymom 4:54 Jun 15 (0)
  • Balance between broad knowledge and in depth study... - Jane in NC 4:43 Jun 15 (1)
  • BJU Geometry. Anyone used the activities book? Is it worth the extra money??? nm - Julie in Lockport 3:16 Jun 15 (1)
  • Differences between Singapore's NEM and NSM? (m) - LisaNY 20:01 Jun 14 (20)
  • Ecce Romani..Best place to buy and which books do I need to order ? Thanks !!nm - Becky in Mexico 17:51 Jun 14 (9)
  • Anyone know where I can look at a sample the Berquist syllabus for Henle online? And how to navigate MODG website???:0 - Laurie4b 17:40 Jun 14 (2)
  • Great Books year two- suggestions, please - one2go 17:09 Jun 14 (6)
  • Has anyone used the Teacher's Guides that go along with Hakim's History of US? Worth the money? nt - Pam in MA 16:40 Jun 14 (1)
  • LoriM: question about the block schedule you mentioned in another post - Nicole 16:18 Jun 14 (7)
  • Those who have Nat'l Merit Scholars--what does it take (m) - Valerie(TX) 14:46 Jun 14 (4)
  • Can I read a review Lightning Literature anywhere? Thanks nt - MI Mom 14:01 Jun 14 (1)
  • How does it work for children doing high school level courses prior to high school.. - Heather in VA 13:00 Jun 14 (14)
  • MN h.s.'ers, note of interest - Lynne 12:34 Jun 14 (7)
  • BJU Homesat's American Lit....does, or has, anyone used this? - Melissa in Ca 12:33 Jun 14 (0)
  • Experiences with college admissions in California - Tessa 12:21 Jun 14 (6)
  • Book , website or suggestions needed....ds is 7th grade and I am looking ahead to high school and don't know what we will need to accomplish before then....m - Tap, tap, tap 11:58 Jun 14 (2)
  • Teaching a History of Fashion Design course in a local co-op - suggested books? - Denise 10:56 Jun 14 (6)
  • Does anyone know about The Congressional Award? - nrg 8:57 Jun 14 (2)
  • Has anyone put together a syllabus for Hewitt's Conceptual Physics? - CynthiaOK 8:52 Jun 14 (2)
  • Went to cc yesterday to enroll dd and now I am wondering if it's too soon.......... - Sara 7:15 Jun 14 (11)
  • Nan in Mass... - Anna 6:02 Jun 14 (6)
  • I bought a used SL Core 400 published in 2002. Would it be worth it to buy a more recent IG?.... - Kathy in NC 5:34 Jun 14 (2)
  • Thank you, everyone, for helping me with my math problem... - Nan in Mass 5:02 Jun 14 (0)
  • Is there a big difference between the older version (1991-2000) of Writing Strands Evaluating Writing and the newer one (2001)...m - MI Mom 3:27 Jun 14 (1)
  • I'd like to teach a co-op class on concepts of Justice. Thoughts? - leslie in tx 21:17 Jun 13 (10)
  • Trying to find literature review sites - Karri 20:02 Jun 13 (2)
  • Looking to glean from your wisdom and hear from some who have BTDT - Apologia General Science over two years (6th & 7th) - good or bad idea?? tia nt - Chris in CA 20:00 Jun 13 (4)
  • "Christian" worldview books/ course/ programs question... - StaceyL in Canada 18:27 Jun 13 (14)
  • Henle Latin--what else do I need to know - Laurie4b 18:18 Jun 13 (18)
  • How important are AP tests? - Susan in TX 17:05 Jun 13 (25)
  • TOG users: Q's about American lit in TOG. I have Yr 2 through unit 3, so I'm looking for info for what comes after - Laurie4b 16:43 Jun 13 (4)
  • What do you think of Lightening LIterature? I was thinking of using the early to mid 19th century American Lit one. (Sm) - Laurie4b 16:41 Jun 13 (0)
  • Literature help - which of these, if any, are appropriate for a 13yob? - Kimm in WA 14:31 Jun 13 (1)
  • EBAY... Warning to homeschoolers who list... (I posted on K-8 board as well...) - Sharon in NY 11:58 Jun 13 (1)
  • I recieved PTIW today and... - Quiver0f10 11:53 Jun 13 (30)