Course Suggestion Ideas:
Career Exploration-work, write resume, cover letters, letters of
introduction, letters of recommendation, writing portfolios (compare/contrast
two possible career choices), ROP, filling out applications, interviewing, etc.
Computer-Typing/word processing cross-curricular activities, Internet
research: Projects;
Mavis-Beacon-keyboarding software; Excel @ Middle School; etc.
Driver’s Education & Training-Use Contract Programs approved
vendors.
ESP Jumbo Science Yearbooks-ordered from various vendors.
Excel at Middle School (Knowledge Adventure)-6
CD-ROM/multi-subjects-world history, U.S. history, Earth Science, ancient
civilizations, physical science, pre-algebra, algebra, reading comprehension,
vocabulary, geography, encyclopedia, typing tutor, Spanish, French, etc. (many
subjects appropriate for high school level also-life science, algebra, U.S.
history from various vendors.
Jumpstart Adventures series (Pre-school-6th grade) publisher,
Knowledge Adventure-cross curricular software from various vendors.
P.E.-Activity Logs, Tae Bo tapes (From Barnes & Nobles), etc.),
college courses, bike riding, walking, karate, dancing, etc.
R.O.P.-Whatever local areas provide.
Vendor Suggestion Ideas:
A Brighter Child-http://www.abrighterchildhomeschool.com/
This vendor is located in Sacramento at 8095 Greenback Lane. Their number is (916) 722-2228 and Diana
Hilton is the owner. She is a home
school mom that carries some religious material but also publishers like Saxon,
Bluestocking Press, and Create Press!
The curriculum is more geared for the parents as the teachers. They carry things like Create-a-Story-Game
and Writing Adventures with book 1 & 2 for workbook and journal activities.
American Guidance Services (AGS)-http://www.agsnet.com/ ordered through Wieser-http://www.wieser-ed.com/ and Saddleback-http://www.sdlback.com/
The materials cover basic English Grammar, Consumer Math with a
workbook, Earth Science with a workbook, Health with a workbook, Life Science
with a workbook, Life Skills Math with a workbook, Physical Science with a
workbook, United States History with a workbook, United States Literature with
a workbook and vocabulary workbook, World History with a workbook, World
Literature with a workbook and vocabulary workbook, etc.
Book Otter-http://www.bookotter.com/
This material is high school level interest, which contain
mini-units/text segments that are good supplemental material. They contain review questions and answers
costing less than $ 3.00 per unit.
This material is high school level containing subjects such as Algebra I, Computer Literacy, Earth Science work text, Life Science work text, Physical Science work text, Pre-Algebra, etc.
Innovative Learning Concepts-http://www.touchmath.com/
The Touch Math program is geared for the tactile learner. It implements a system for the students to learn their math facts through a tactile systematic approach so they can learn their facts.
Key Curriculum Publishers-http://www.keypress.com/
This material takes math in units of study geared for the basic concepts of math from a concrete approach to mathematics. There are Keys to Fractions, Keys to Decimals, Keys to Percents, Keys to Measurement, Keys to Geometry, Keys to Algebra, etc.
Kids-In-Between-http://www.kidsinbetween.com/
This material is very content area specific. It contains idioms, reading comprehension, life skills, novels, and some very creative material to catch the students’ interests.
Mari Inc.-http://www.mariinc.com/
This vendor has various books on tape. They also contain a large selection of Literature Guides.
Math U See-http://www.mathusee.com/
This curriculum is a manipulative-based math program with various levels available. It contains a video presentation with a workbook.
McGraw/Hill-http://www.glencoe.com/ & http://www.mmhschool.com/
This curriculum is Basic Skills Curriculum available from various vendors and contains Spectrum Reading and Spectrum Math, etc.
Pathway Publishers-http://www.pathwaypublishers.com/
They carry Odyssey Ware CD-ROM based courses for all subjects. The material comes with lessons, comprehension questions, quizzes/tests, grades, information about time on tasks, etc.
This material is geared to fill in splintered skills with workbooks included. Checkbook Math, Daily Comprehension, Essential Vocabulary, Life Skills series, Monthly Reading Comprehension, etc are just some of the curriculum they carry.
Saddleback-http://www.sdlback.com/
This material has 101 English Idioms, Building Life Skills with a workbook, English ASAP audio with a workbook, English Day by Day, English for the Spanish Speaker, English in Context, Extreme Sports Collection with activity guides, The Great Series-Reading Comprehension, Illustrated Classics, Life Skills Literacy, Life Skills Math, Life Skills Vocabulary, Mathematics for New Speakers of English, Reading in Context, Saddleback Classics-Shakespeare, Adapted Classics, etc, Up-to-Speed Math, United States of America-Stories, Maps, Activities in Spanish & English, Vocabulary in Context, etc.
Steck-Vaughn-http://www.steck-vaughn.com/
These materials are geared for basic concepts in these areas of study: America’s Story; Economics, Focus on Science series, Government, Health, Land of Liberty, Super Readers, Working with Number series, World History & You, Books 1 & 2 (Also in Spanish), World Geography & You, Books 1 & 2, Spelling/ Grammar/Writing, etc.
Video Text-http://www.videotext.com/
This curriculum is very popular teaching Algebra I & II to the home schooled child. It is and integrated, video-based course for Algebra I & II.
Zaner-Bloser-http://www.zaner-bloser.com/
Their material is third grade through middle school content level. GUM (Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics) comes in different levels ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, etc. for the ‘Middle School’ student. Writing Portfolios-essay writing to inform, describe, persuade, personal narrative, reports, etc.