What Curriculum Do We Use?
This year has come together swimmingly as far as ‘curriculum’ goes.
I switched from Simply Charlotte Mason as our guide and went to Ambelside Online. Ambelside seems a little more challenging.
So far so good. There’s more assigned reading than my kids are used to, but it isn’t twaddle.
Their Schedule:
History
- Autobiography of Ben Franklin
- History of American People by Johnson, Paul
- Young Patriots Class with Founders Academy +extra assignements
Language Arts:
- Grammar Girl
- Fallacy Detective
- 1 free reading book, per month, minimum
Math:
- Teaching Textbooks
- Kahn Academy
Science:
- Recommended reading per Ambelside Online
- Hope to start Apologia Biology
Civics:
- Are you Liberal, Conservative, or Confused. An Uncle Eric Book
Electives:
- Photography. Specifically iPhoneography with new lens attachments
- Theater
- Current Events
The Books
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We are following the recommended reading schedule found at Ambelside Online. Yes, it’s 9th grade and I have an 11th grader, but we are doing American Revolution so this fits.
We are also doing the Young Patriot’s class with Founder’s Academy since there wasn’t the interest for the high school level class. They will get extra work to challenge them.
Can’t go wrong with Uncle Eric books or C.S. Lewis. Also recommended by Ambelside.
Grammar Girl puts a fun twist on learning.
Been wanting to do this for awhile. I am excited to see how much they grow with their thinking.

If you’re doing Year 9 of Ambleside it’s far more advanced than 9th grade:) I’ve heard that Year 8 is equivalent to a high school education (I think that’s the year…)
Well. Then my kids will be BRILLIANT hee hee
Hi, it’s Jackie stopping by from your link-up at the November Let’s Homeschool High School Blog Hop.
http://tinyurl.com/ny8dqch
Sounds like you are doing great this year. We have used TT in the past and really liked it.
Anyway, I just wanted to personally thank you for linking up with this month. I look forward to reading your post in next month’s link up.
Joyfully,
Jackie
Let’s Homeschool High School Team Member