Yes, I said 2011-2012. I mean, it is already the middle of May - I am behind here. Well, truth be told I started my planning about a month or so ago, it has just taken me this long to decide.
Have I mentioned that we (I) really enjoyed this year - at least most of the year. :-) In review, both boys really progressed which is one of the reasons I had trouble deciding. Huh?
Well, Austin is going to be in the 7th grade next year. 7th grade, I have a 7th grader?, (the way that makes me feel is probably best for another day) Anyway, back to school stuff. 7th grade really makes me think about high school years and there are SO many options and things to consider:
-Continue as current
-Outsource to tutors
-Sign-up for one of the many homeschool "schools"
-Go traditional textbook route following the public schools
-Online classes
I was thinking about a combination of all of the above, and we may yet do that in the future. But after talking with several other parents of high schoolers and college students, I have relaxed somewhat which has allowed me to be okay with still bucking the traditional public school route (at least to an extent).
That being said, here is what we are planning for this next year.
Language Arts - Winston Basic Grammar, Daily Grams, Wordly Wise, Paragraph Books, Time4writing (maybe 2nd semester)
History - BJU 5 & 7, as well as lots of movies, field trips, and activities
Science - Noeo Science Biology II
(oops - forgot to add Math) Teaching Textbooks 6 & 7
Art - Meet the Masters
Now that the curriculum decisions have been made, I will have to start planning the lessons. 7th grade is a lot more work and is going to be a big adjustment for us all.
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