He will be using Notgrass curriculum: (http://www.notgrass.com/notgrass/home.php).
(sorry picture quality isn't good)He will be participating in a once-a-week class where they will discuss the reading AND take and grade the quizzes that go along with the curriculum (in the quiz and exam pack). He will complete the Bible study questions posted each day for a full credit of Bible as well.
LITERATURE/ WRITING
Luckily, the Notgrass curriculum also includes writing assignments and novels to coincide with the lessons! A goal of mine is to be diligent with grading the writing assignments each week and providing immediate feedback. I can address any issues I see in private lessons with him. He has a lot of novels to read!
Here's a link to all the titles: http://www.notgrass.com/notgrass/Exploring-World-History-Literature-Package.html
VOCABULARY
Vocabulary Cartoons: SAT Word Power (finish volume 1 and then move to volume 2)
MATH
Teaching Textbooks~ since we started Geometry half-way through last year, he will have to finish that up before moving into Algebra 2. I have done a lot of research on this curriculum, and I know there is a lot of criticism of the high-school levels. I just can't switch from this because it solved our number one problem in homeschooling: math. I was still undecided about this when I went to a homeschool convention in May. Somehow, I ended up in conversation with a lady on a bench beside me, and she happened to mention how her now-in-college son had used TT all through homeschooling and was doing great in college. It was a random comment and I chose to see that as a sign. When my son reaches his senior year (if TT doesn't come out with another year), I will make sure he takes a class (either at a local college or through a homeschool high school program right near us) to better prepare him for college.
PE
Family Time Fitness High School Fitness Foundational Strength
http://www.familytimefitness.com/fitness4homeschool/Fitness4HomeSchoolHighSchool.php
They frequently offer $15 off or other sales. He will combine this with treadmill a few times a week. This has him keep a training record, etc. and teaches basic strength training.
SCIENCE
Apologia Exploring Creation with Chemistry
SPANISH
Rosetta Stone Spanish Homeschool Edition (continuing from last two years)
He will continue with learning computer programming, etc. on his own time. For now, I don't have other electives planned. I hope some others share their high school curriculum; this is scary because it's so important!
Your curriculum looks great! I'm also using TT but only as a supplement to the math curriculum my kids have been using for the last year that's working for them. As for High School, I hope to continue to use it for the 'drilling' aspect my kids really need for math. I see many people really enjoy the Rosetta Stone series. I'd like to try it myself it seems so well spoken of. I picked up a copy of Homeschool Programming that all of the major computer languages and is made for high school homeschoolers. I hope to use that for my kid next year.
ReplyDeleteRosetta is expensive, but I tend to ask for homeschool stuff for birthdays and Christmas! I like that it keeps records for me, and I am definitely not qualified to teach Spanish! Thanks for telling me about Homeschool Programming; I will look into it as it sounds perfect!! Hope you have a great school year.
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