Homeschool Curriculum and Classes 11th Grade High School

Well, the planning is over and school has begun.  I thought you might like to see what we are doing for 11th grade this year.   Although college and most schools began classes this week, we actually started last Monday, August 16.  I like to plan our school calendar with 1-2 days off each month, one week off in October, November, and March and about three weeks off in December, finishing up the first or second week of May.  To do that, we have to begin a little early but it is SO worth it.  

Courses for this year and most of the books we are using:

• English III (outside group class, meets 1x a week)--writing and literature
• Mere Christianity
• Miracles
• Mere Humanity
• Chronicles of Narnia
• Sherlock Holmes
• The Jungle
• American Notes
• Algebra II (outside group class, meets 2x a week)
• Intermediate Algebra / ChalkDust
• Liberal Arts Math & Critical Thinking (SAT Prep)
• Cracking the SAT, Princeton Review
• Chemistry
• Exploring Creation through Chemistry, Apologia
• Humanities (1 semester)
• How Should We Then Live?
• Bible (1 semester)
• The God Who Is There
• Graphic Design (taught by my older son, a college senior majoring in Graphic Design)
• Adobe Photoshop CS3
• American Government (1 semester)
• American Government A Beka
• Economics (1 semester)
• Economics A Beka

Three classes are taught by others; a couple are primarily reading and some is independent study work.  By 11th grade in high school I hopefully have taught my children to be able to work well independently for the most part in preparation for dual enrollment in the senior year and college.  I review the lesson plans, answers to my questions/comments and devotional notes at the end of the week (some things daily) to make sure that everything that needs to be done has been completed.  I read the government and humanities myself to keep current and help with questions if there are any.  I also read any literature that my son is reading if I have not already read it previously.

I like to follow up on the SAT math reviews and help with vocabulary as needed to help him prepare for the SAT which is crucial for college scholarships. A full load this year but I think we're both up to it and ready for the adventure to begin.    :)