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Barb.b
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Posted: Sept 18 2010 at 7:04am \| IP Logged

And you don't do cc. What are your seniors doing this year. Here is what my ds is taking (all at home except the science research): Morality and jusctice (the didache sereis); calculus; spanish (rosetta stone level 3 &4); enlish lit/comp (at least 6-8 books); US government (1/2 credit using abeka and federalist papers and ttc dvd); economics (1/2 credit abaka again) and a senior science research with a local science teacher. I have a very simple syllabus with each stating when tests/midterms/finals and papers are due.

Been wondering what others are doing. Especially with what assignments you have dc do senior year and what classes. I hope to be challanging my ds enough and seeing what others are doing helps. Also, those with dc at cc can chime in - I would love to know what type of classes your dc take and what work they entail.

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Posted: Sept 18 2010 at 3:24pm \| IP Logged

Barb

I can't talk in credits as that is not how Australian schooling is structured, but for my dd17 (Grade 11) she is doing the following:

Faith - Didache (Just finishing Understanding the Scriptures, will start Morality or History next) May also take a side foray into Australian Catholic History as timely with Mary MacKillop's cannonisation next month.
Also reading Signs of Life - Scott Hahn

Maths - Mathematics.com.au

Science - Singapore Science, Chemistry

History - Story of the World Vol 4. I know this is below her age level but despite being a huge reader of history fiction, she is learning alot. I simply have Chiara progressing through it faster than otherwise.

Geography - Just completed World Physical Geography - Brenda Runkle now concentrating on map knowledge using Globalmania

Economics - Completed Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?

Spanish - Livemocha

Current/Church Affairs - Dad sends emails of interest.

Logic - Fallacy Detective relaxed family discussion at the tea table with Dad.

Language Arts:
English - English for Australian schools Bk 5 - Ronald Ridout (OOP)

Dictation - Spelling Wisdom Dd's spelling still needs work.

Handwriting - Dd working on regular practice, she has beautiful running writing but we neglected printing so we are going back.

Writing - Writing Classes with Sr Judith, retired nun with 50 years higshcool and university teaching experience. Covering different styles of essays etc.

Precis Writing - Old OOP book.

Literature - We have chosen a selection of books per term, one a fortnight (hard to find ones she has not read). To read and discuss.

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