How many homeschooling families are there on AFF?

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by jfrog

Ah. I was actually thinking of my old church that has a small private school. I think they used to work in workbooks called PACES or something like that. I'm not sure how it was set up. It sounded like they were using homeschool materials. So I always thought it was set up around that.

Ah - I see. This sounds like a legit private school that used ACE curriculum. The ciriculum was easily used by homeschoolers, and many do use ACE - now School of Tomorrow.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Hoovie

Ah - I see. This sounds like a legit private school that used ACE curriculum. The ciriculum was easily used by homeschoolers, and many do use ACE - now School of Tomorrow.

Do you like that program, Stephen? I've never cared for it.

[jfrog]

Originally Posted by Hoovie

Ah - I see. This sounds like a legit private school that used ACE curriculum. The ciriculum was easily used by homeschoolers, and many do use ACE - now School of Tomorrow.

okay.

[Pressing-On]

Frog,
What I did for High School was go to the Texas Education Agency website. I looked up what the requirements and credits were for the four years.

I then found curriculum that best suited my children's learning style for each subject. When we were finished with all they were required to take and if they made A's, they received a diploma. My daughter passed her college entrance exam, so it wasn't a problem.

My son worked under a welder as an apprentice when he graduated. He didn't want to go to college right away. He's making $25 an hour right now and is happy with that for a while. He talked with some friends of ours before he graduated and they told him to do what made him happy. These men were in their early 50's and looking back. LOL! One a Manager of a huge grocery chain and one an Accountant. I figured they could speak from experience. "Work hard and be honest!"

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Do you like that program, Stephen? I've never cared for it.

I have very little experience with it myself. My in-laws represented School of Tomorrow in 150 schools in the former Soviet Union for a decade. My wife graduated ACE in Private school, but, like you prefers BJU and Abeka for our kids.

[seguidordejesus]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

That would be the ACE program. I know some people like it, but I don't care for that program at all. It is a very organized program for someone that needs that when starting out.

You read the material and fill in the question blanks. If you wanted to and I think the students do it, you can just skim over the work and write the answer in the blanks without actually reading the material.

When I viewed it, I was totally turned off. I hear that they have upgraded the company from the beginning. I know they aren't at the top with Bob Jones and Abeka.

I did PACES after coming from a strong public school district in the Dallas area (sixth grade year). I was bored to tears, coming from strong academics and a gifted program, and finished two years' worth of PACES in one year. I was never more glad to get out of that private school. That school wasn't particularly rigorous academically, though.

I am actually thinking of hiring a full-time private tutor for my kids when they get old enough for that. Here in Guatemala, private schools run anywhere from $200-$900 per student (the quality of English instruction drives the price up) and when you think about having four kids, as we are, that gets expensive! The public schools are not an option, with horrible facilities and upwards of 45 students per class.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by seguidordejesus

I did PACES after coming from a strong public school district in the Dallas area (sixth grade year). I was bored to tears, coming from strong academics and a gifted program, and finished two years' worth of PACES in one year. I was never more glad to get out of that private school. That school wasn't particularly rigorous academically, though.

I am actually thinking of hiring a full-time private tutor for my kids when they get old enough for that. Here in Guatemala, private schools run anywhere from $200-$900 per student (the quality of English instruction drives the price up) and when you think about having four kids, as we are, that gets expensive! The public schools are not an option, with horrible facilities and upwards of 45 students per class.

We have an excellent private school around here that is $8,400 per student. My daughter is leaning that way as she is expecting a child. She loves to work and doesn't want to homeschool.

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

That would be the ACE program. I know some people like it, but I don't care for that program at all. It is a very organized program for someone that needs that when starting out.

You read the material and fill in the question blanks. If you wanted to and I think the students do it, you can just skim over the work and write the answer in the blanks without actually reading the material.

This is so true. That's exactly what I did in school (except in Math & Etymology). I learned very quickly to read my questions first and then just scan the text for answers, because the questions always exactly matched the text, and I made 100% in just about everything.

Then my first college class, and surprise surprise--the answer wasn't there staring at me in black and white--I had to find the CONCEPT in the text. LOL!!!

There are some good points to ACE--their phonics program for preschool and kindergarten is good. Great program to use to teach your children to read. Also, the upper grade Algebra I & II are really easy to grasp, but REALLY BORING! Beyond that, though, the curriculum doesn't support the development of critical thinking skills and good study habits.

When I viewed it, I was totally turned off. I hear that they have upgraded the company from the beginning. I know they aren't at the top with Bob Jones and Abeka.

No way! We use Bob Jones, and I love it. Jeffrey is reading proficiently now, halfway through 1st grade. I did switch to Saxon Math with the girls this year and I much prefer it. It's easier for me, just as high-end academically as the BJU Press, and a more organized format.

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by seguidordejesus

I did PACES after coming from a strong public school district in the Dallas area (sixth grade year). I was bored to tears, coming from strong academics and a gifted program, and finished two years' worth of PACES in one year. I was never more glad to get out of that private school. That school wasn't particularly rigorous academically, though.

ACE is very boring. And I could get my work done in a couple of hours a day. I usually spent the rest of the day reading, and I'd be willing to wager that was more significant to my education than anything else.

I am actually thinking of hiring a full-time private tutor for my kids when they get old enough for that. Here in Guatemala, private schools run anywhere from $200-$900 per student (the quality of English instruction drives the price up) and when you think about having four kids, as we are, that gets expensive! The public schools are not an option, with horrible facilities and upwards of 45 students per class.

I think a private tutor is a great idea! You can still closely supervise their progress, and have the flexibility to pursue their other interests thoroughly.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

This is so true. That's what I did in school, and that's exactly what I did (except in Math & Etymology). I learned very quickly to read my questions first and then just scan the text for answers, because the questions always exactly matched the text, and I made 100% in just about everything.

First thing I noticed when I reviewed the material at a book fair. I was staying one step a head of my daughter. She catches on real quick and would have spotted that on day one! LOL!

Then my first college class, and surprise surprise--the answer wasn't there staring at me in black and white--I had to find the CONCEPT in the text. LOL!!!

LOL! I must admit that I traded college for the high life of adventure and I sure go it! LOL! I did make good money in sales while people were paying back their college loans.

There are some good poins to ACE--their phonics program for preschool and kindergarten is good. Great program to use to teach your children to read. Also, the upper grade Algebra I & II are really easy to grasp, but REALLY BORING! Beyond that, though, the curriculum doesn't support the development of critical thinking skills and good study habits.

I think most phonics programs will work. Phyllis Schalfly has a great one. I used Professor Phonics.

No way! We use Bob Jones, and I love it. Jeffrey is reading proficiently now, halfway through 1st grade. I did switch to Saxon Math with the girls this year and I much prefer it. It's easier for me, just as high-end academically as the BJU Press, and a more organized format.

I have one sister that uses all of Bob Jones, one that uses both Bob Jones and Abeka and another that uses a mix of everything like I did.

I did use the Saxon Math - EXCELLENT curriculum. When my daughter wanted to try public school, they were using Saxon and so the transition was very smooth. The only thing - she had already studied everything in 7th grade that they were studying in 8th grade. She basically wasted one quarter of her time with the experiment. LOL!