Sandy Southwest

2007 - 2008 School Schedule

So, with Big M finishing summer school (he got an A-B in Algebra!), we have been hanging out and working on new projects in the house (actually outside the house - we are trying to re-landscape the front to get rid of the grass).

I also have been trying out a new school schedule - we have only been doing "school work" for 3 hours per day.  This doesn't include reading times or piano.  It seems to be working - we have a definitice block of hours for school.  No appointments, etc are being done during that time.  It seems to be working and the kids are getting more school work done in a shorter amount of time.

Here is the tentative schedule of our next year:     

	Matt	Melina	Aimee	Ammon	Jacob	Josie
6-7	school	breakfast, dress, bedroom	breakfast, dress, bedroom	breakfast, dress, bedroom	breakfast, dress, bedroom	breakfast, dress, bedroom
7-8	school	chores	chores	chores	chores	chores
8-9	school	free	free	free	free	free
9-10	school	spelling 7, writing, grammar	spelling 5 writing, grammar	spelling 1 writing, grammar	phonics, writing	structured play
10-11	school	saxon 7/6 & algebra 1/2	saxon 5/4	saxon 2 & 3	saxon 1	number play
11-12	school	pathway reader silent reading	pathway reader silent reading	pathway reader silent reading	read w/mom	read/mom
12-1	school	lunch	lunch	lunch	lunch	lunch
1-2	school	history & science review	history & science review	piano, reading	piano, reading	nap
2-3	school	piano, reading	piano, reading	history & science review	history & science review	nap
3-4	homework	free	free	free	free	play
4-6	boxing	swimming	free	free	free	play

 Ammon has speech on Wednesdays and Fridays - thus making our afternoon schedule movable - reading can go with us, as can history and science reviews (though I am still trying to figure out if the piano will fit in the van )

Matt attends public school - so his schedule is set for him - he is taking:  English 10, Geometry, German 1, Biology, ROTC, World History/Health. 

Hopefully, this will work!

I like your schedule!

12:22 AM, Aug. 7, 2007 .. Posted by my5wolfcubs

So "school" hours are 9-11 and then 1-2 (or 2-3)? I've got a similar set up written down...but everyone wants to get up and start w/ their favorites and put off their least enjoyed until the very end. Maybe we're too casual.
Like the new look!
Lee (from the WTM board)

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2:42 PM, Sep. 6, 2007 .. Posted by Sondra

I hope this works out well. It looks like you have a good plan in place. My weak points are consistency and organization; two very necessary qualities when it comes to homeschooling. I'm working on it.

(Alaine from ldfr board)