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Friday, October 16, 2015

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

All of the requisite books have been purchased.

The only outstanding issue is whether we give English credit for the writing component in the honors history track, or do we do CTY or Duke Tip online options for writing an essay?

Decisions. Decisions. But leaning towards (since she IS in 8th grade) to combining writing with history this year, and then maybe next year do Duke Tip online (much cheaper than CTY).

Haley has a difficult/full schedule this year:

Astronomy - Earth Science
honors biology
Algebra 2
Honors World History
Logic
Speech
Spanish
English

Plus she's doing:
Extemporaneous debate
Fencing
Harp
Orchestra
Piano
Journalism
Student Council

Totally manageable (as she has been doing quite a bit for awhile now). But as the stakes get higher, it is more important to focus and consolidate when possible. Also, these classes are high-school level instruction. Credit can be given for Extemp (as a political science), student council can be an elective, and Journalism can be a Language Arts/writing course. However, if the load gets too heavy, we can back off some of the line-items, extend them into next year, or drop them altogether (and pick them back up for a summer course).

Lots of options and flexibility with homeschool.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Final Choral Performance

Check. And check. Great season, fantastic music, fun times, and medals recognizing the amount of time and effort the children put into their singing.

And we appreciate the director (above with the kids) for bringing out the very best choral music from within them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1_uHH7Dd-g&feature=youtu.be

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Fencing sabre

Fencing tournament: Day one was 14 and younger. Haley placed last in this group. She did get in a few great hits, but some of the girls were VERY good - having traveled as far away as California, fencing 5+ years. A great opportunity to fence UP and learn.

Day 2 was the 12 and younger group. Haley came in 8th place - just well enough to stand on the winners podium and earn a medal!! Not too shabby for a first [real, nationally qualifying] tournament!!