Because the twins had only 4 and 4-1/2 credits each for this year they will need to earn 6-7 credits each year for the next three years. 

The good news from my advisor was that JP doesn't have to finish Algebra II by August to get the credit for 9^th grade.  She said they could leave it open as incomplete and he could have through October or November to finish it.  This is a huge relief!  We are still having the tutor come over as much as possible and they work for 2-3 hours at a time to get as much as they can done.  We will keep plugging away at it. The question is do we begin Geometry in September and work on them simultaneously or do we wait to begin Geometry until he is completely done with the Algebra?  On one hand if he enjoys geometry more, it might be a nice change a couple of days a week from the Algebra.  On the other hand, if he really takes to the Geometry more, there could be a temptation to keep putting the Algebra aside.  I think we'll wait and see where we are at when September comes. 

This is what my twins will be doing for 10^th grade…

Both JP and SJ:
English: Sonlight Core 100 – "Literature with Historical Fiction" – 1 credit
History: Sonlight Core 100 – "American History" – 1 credit
Bible: Sonlight Core 100, Youth Group Bible Study and Sunday School – "Bible 1"  - 1 credit

JP:
Math: Finish Algebra II with Video Text Algebra Modules E and F
Math: Teaching Textbooks Geometry- 1 credit
Science: Second Half of Apologia Biology Modules 10-16, dissections, labs and lectures with co-op – ½ credit
German: Rosetta Stone, supplemented with German Grammar Skills by Ed Swick and Barron's Learn German The Fast and Fun Way and  1 hour each week of a German movie, Familiar movie in German or movie with German Subtitles – 1 credit
P.E.: Logging hours for Karate, Swimming and Baseball  – 1 credit
Shop: "Bathroom Remodeling" – logging hours and documenting work helping father to remodel family's main bathroom: ½- 1 credit

SJ:
Math: To be determined, possibly Globe Fearon's Pacemaker Pre-Algebra – 1 credit
Science: Globe Fearon's Pacemaker Biology with dissections, labs and lectures with co-op – 1 credit
P.E.: Logging hours with Swim team, Karate, Basketball and possibly Softball – 1 credit
Improvisation: Umbrella School course – ½ credit
Chorus: Umbrella School course – ½ credit
Yearbook: Umbrella School course – 1 credit

I am actually looking forward to next year.  I am looking forward to using the Sonlight American History Core for Bible, History and English.  I am confident that we will work more consistently and stay on track.  I have a new approach in mind for scheduling teaching time with the twins that I think will be more beneficial to them, especially SJ.  And I hope that SJ's confidence will build as she works with textbooks in science and possibly math that were written for students like her... students that are intelligent but who process information differently.

It is nice to come home from our review feeling optimistic about the coming year!

Posted by innovativelearning

I have been looking through a Sonlight Catalog. I might give it a try this year. I have been homeschooling for 15 years and need a change. My youngest is six so I have a long road ahead.

Posted by PumpkinsMomma

i don't know how you do it! i'm thinking it's hard doing just one child! i will actually be schooling 2 this year and i'm nervous about it!
marie

Posted by hsmom210

We used the Sonlight American history and liked it a lot. The History of US provoked a lot of thought and the comments in the manual helped too.
Enjoy the journey! Just came across your blog. Blessings, Theresa

Posted by Anonymous

It's so nice to come and see that someone's read my blog and has something nice to say!

It looks like its going to be a good year.

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