Homeschooling, Quarter One

So Alec got home about a week ago, and we got started homeschooling right away. Most of his curriculum is online, so we have been spending most of the day in front of the computer while he catches up (his school started about a week before he got home). As soon as he is caught up, we will be able to add extra activities to our days, such as science experiments, home improvement, even day hikes where we will have "school" wherever we choose! So far, it's been a lot of fun. I think Alec has been having fun, too. This year, his subjects are Algebra, English, Spanish, Science and History. History is actually two years worth, so each day we do two lessons. Through his ISP (private school through which he is enrolled to keep everything legal), he will be able to take the State tests that he has taken each year in public school. The value of taking these tests will determine if he has learned what the other 8th graders have learned this year, and also be able to compare his scores from previous years. We have some field trips scheduled already, next Friday we will be touring the Ronald Reagan Library where we will get to see Air Force One! Naturally, I volunteered to be on the Teen Events Committee, so I will be planning some of the activities...Can't wait to see what the rest of the year has in store!