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[dontripp]

I am a single father of a 12 year old daughter. I am not currently a home schooler. We have had our ups and downs with the public schools over the years and I am to the point that I think that home school is my best option.

I am looking for a curriculum for a very advanced 7th grader (she was reading at the 12th grade level when she was in 3rd grade), that is based in a conservative world view, especially as it pertains to U.S. History and world History. I am so sick of the revisionist history brain washing that I have had to constantly undo.

I hope I am in the right place. I don't see much recent activity on this website.

[Charity]

Yes don you are in the right place.
I think you may like one of these curriculum programs.

A.C.E.
www.schooloftomorrow.com/Default.aspx

ABEKA
www.abeka.com/

ALPHA OMEGA
www.aop.com/home/

[dontripp]

Thank you Charity. You've given me some good information to investigate. My daughter is very intelligent, her IQ is 142 so I am looking for a curriculum that will really challenge her. I am very qualified to instruct her in history, literature, writing and government; basically all of the humanities. I have to admit that I am more than a little unsure of myself when when it comes to math. I hated math. I had horribly abusive math teachers and I still get nauseous when the subject arises. Are these curricula such that an instructor who is week in math would still be able to teach the subject?

I was so happy to see your response. Thanks again.
Don
P.s.
Have you had any experience with a company called sonlight? They sent me a catalog. Their products seem a bit pricey and they use use a history text that they admit is liberal. Should I expect to pay about $1500 a year on a curriculum?

[momof6]

I have homeschooled for 10 yrs and have been very pleased with Abeka.

[dontripp]

Thanks momof6. Abeka is giving a presentation this month in my city. I'm going to check it out.

[momof6]

I really think you will like it.