The Start of a New Year

We were able to start our new school year this week.  Most of the children in the area (and around the country) started school a couple of weeks ago, but we had schooled through the summer, so we decided to take a couple of weeks off before starting up again.

We thought it was fitting to start school on the birthday of the Blessed Mother Mary.  It was a great way to start out in a fun way with Mass in the morning...a new set of course work...and ending the day with a birthday party!

This year we have the span of PreKinder through 11th grade in our house.

Sean and Henry continue their high school courses together.  We still have Sean a grade ahead as he begins 11th grade.  Henry is starting his 10th grade year with hopes to have an extra year to taking dual credit courses in his last year.

Their course work will include the following classes:

World History/Geography

Survey of Religions throughout the Ages

World Literature/English

Algebra II

Keyboard Practice/Computer Science

Chemistry

Historical Art

Spanish II

The plan is to combine many of the courses together as we learn history throughout the ages.  I am looking forward to the  course for the next year!



Edward is going into the 5th grade this year.  He is moving right up there and looking forward to his more advanced studies.  His courses include:

Religion (Liturgical Study)

Spelling/Vocabulary

Saxon 65 Math

English

US History/ Geography

Astronomy

Art Appreciation

Brendan is now 'officially' a student in our home school.  He started Kindergarten and he could not be more enthusiastic.  He has a short course load of the following classes:

Religion

Handwriting

Phonics

Saxon K Math

Mostly, we will be spending time looking at nature and reading A LOT of books!  I love this age...the world is just opening up for Brendan as he begins to learn that all those letters can be put together as words...he is going to be able to read!  YAY!!!!

Of course, our little tag-a-long can not be forgotten.  Zaira continues her pre-school years!  She will watch the others as they learn and absorb like a sponge all that she can!

I have a feeling she is learning more than we realize.  She already tries to count to ten and sing her ABC's.  She also loves to sit and "read" books.  If only we could get her to potty train!  All in good time, I am happy to have the little adventurer stay little for as long as possible!