tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post2084111984922900338..comments2024-02-02T22:31:03.045-08:00Comments on Mt. Hope Chronicles: Classical ConversationsHeidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878817427434603915noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-17435564698131330492012-08-20T19:36:07.572-07:002012-08-20T19:36:07.572-07:00I don't expect everyone who reads my blog to h...I don't expect everyone who reads my blog to have the same experiences or share my opinion on subjects. I welcome discussion, but I also appreciate grace and a willingness to own one's comments. <br /><br />CC isn't right for every family. And the dynamics of each community depend *greatly* upon the leaders and families involved.<br /><br />CC isn't perfect, either. No program will be *perfect* for *any* family, much less every family.<br /><br />But CC has worked wonderfully for our family for the past two years. I am thankful for the content, the structure, and the leaders and families involved in our community. In fact, just this past week, I was contemplating the fact that I have NEVER been involved with such an incredible group of people. I not only *like* them, I adore them. And that is saying a lot from an introvert who doesn't care for large groups.<br /><br />Not only has CC worked well for our family, but we have had a very large return rate for families in our group, there is a long waiting list, and we have started two new local communities.<br /><br />I am not sure what you mean by adding songs for cycle 1 subjects. We enjoy the history songs and I (though I hate change and wasn't happy to be switching timelines) LOVE the new timeline and song. Do you mean that they should make new content and songs each time? Because that would make it less appealing to me, personally. There are many additional songs for the science and geography memory work on the CC Connected site. I really don't know what CC could do to make the information more pleasing or accessible.<br /><br />Are you saying that there are too many training demands for the tutors and directors? I have heard people complain that they are under-trained and over-paid. I have found our tutors to be very capable, loving, and under-paid for the amount of time and energy (and often their own money) invested in my children. I'm sure that also varies by class and by community.<br /><br />If CC doesn't work for your family, you are under no pressure or obligation to participate. By all means, do what is best for your family.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878817427434603915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-90326561501987677962012-08-20T18:22:22.130-07:002012-08-20T18:22:22.130-07:00I am afraid CC is going to implode...They have far...I am afraid CC is going to implode...They have far too many training demands for homeschooling moms. They have a great curriculum, but they have terrible customer relations. I also can't believe that they did not add songs for their history, science, and geography subjects for Cycle 1 this year. Every time I turn around their corporate culture disappoints.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-82308628671263079702012-08-19T22:48:59.676-07:002012-08-19T22:48:59.676-07:00Carlen~ We are still part of our local CC communit...Carlen~ We are still part of our local CC community. This will be our 3rd year. We still love it and value the experience and friendships more than ever!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878817427434603915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-82228744460353766642012-08-19T21:46:14.271-07:002012-08-19T21:46:14.271-07:00I have really enjoyed reading your blog. Thank yo...I have really enjoyed reading your blog. Thank you for all the inspiration. I didn't see anywhere how you decided to leave Classical Conversations. I was wondering because I have a family a bit similar to yours and really enjoyed this post about your great hopes and plans for CC in your family. Thank you! CarlenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-83545032896837170502011-03-08T11:28:29.205-08:002011-03-08T11:28:29.205-08:00Thanks so much for this...very helpful!Thanks so much for this...very helpful!Kristiehttp://www.sonshineclassicalacademy.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-38383106958182838592011-02-27T12:23:33.419-08:002011-02-27T12:23:33.419-08:00Thank you so much for answering my question and fo...Thank you so much for answering my question and for finding my blog to let me know. :) Your blog is amazing, I have really enjoyed reading it. After reading your comments I decided to sign up but unfortunately I waited to long and the closest group is full. I am on the waiting list and hoping it will all work out. Thanks again for all your helpful information. Your family is beautiful.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810195376783916011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-36097862386325189742011-02-27T10:38:28.152-08:002011-02-27T10:38:28.152-08:00Marsha~ My 4 yo has done SO WELL in CC. His tutor ...Marsha~ My 4 yo has done SO WELL in CC. His tutor is incredible, he loves having a class of his own (makes him feel important :)) and yet know the same information as his big brothers, it has really helped him be a part of our homeschool this year, and he is always asking if today is CC. :) I don't know that I would start a kiddo out at 4 if he is the oldest, but it has worked VERY well for our family to have him in along with his older brothers. I can't believe how much he has learned and it is nice for him to be in a class with other kids his age so that the tutor can approach the information and activities toward their age group rather than aiming it higher and just hope they get something out of it. So far, it has been a perfect choice for our family and we are registered for next year. :)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878817427434603915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-21359162575898703092011-02-26T06:02:58.681-08:002011-02-26T06:02:58.681-08:00Hello,
I found your blog by doing a google search ...Hello,<br />I found your blog by doing a google search for "CC for 4-year-olds" as I'm trying to make a decision about next year. I have a 4th grader, 6th grader, 4-year-old, and baby on the way. CC appeals to me in so many ways but I am also hesitant, particularly about if the class will engaging enough for my 4-year-old. I would love to hear how you have liked it after being in the program for awhile. Maybe I'll search around on your blog and see what I can find. Thanks for sharing so many great details!<br />MarshaMarshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810195376783916011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-92023867697349791242011-02-01T19:15:02.562-08:002011-02-01T19:15:02.562-08:00Heidi, The kids and I are headed to a CC open hous...Heidi, The kids and I are headed to a CC open house tomorrow. I decided against it last year for VERY similar reasons to the ones you had initially. Thanks for these CC posts... it was good for me to re-read them tonight. <br /><br />LOVE the recent Lola photos... she is so beautifully expressive!<br /><br />JenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07576598640051417294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-70654772005156492202010-08-06T14:54:28.841-07:002010-08-06T14:54:28.841-07:00Thanks for stopping by the Accidental Homeschooler...Thanks for stopping by the Accidental Homeschooler! I love your blog, and actually, I had read this post before. You have good insights and I really like your honesty about the social settings. I hope you don't mind if I link to your blog on mine...We can follow each other's CC progress through the year!Kelly https://www.blogger.com/profile/10563623937012064727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-22661508802801644602010-06-28T10:04:48.534-07:002010-06-28T10:04:48.534-07:00I've loved reading all the responses, and glad...I've loved reading all the responses, and glad to hear that so many of you have enjoyed your CC experience.<br /><br />Faye~ I would love to meet you in person sometime. Unfortunately, I won't be at the practicum this week. My sister is there, though!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878817427434603915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-16350232711008040122010-06-28T05:30:48.752-07:002010-06-28T05:30:48.752-07:00I'm excited to see how you and your boys like ...I'm excited to see how you and your boys like it! My oldest son (of 3 boys) has been doing CC since Kindergarten. This will be his third year. We just love it for all the reasons you listed above. It's a great community for both of us to grow in! I pray the Lord will bless you and your CC community as we have been blessed.Mama Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892525655101736716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-76128162874351253712010-06-22T23:10:12.889-07:002010-06-22T23:10:12.889-07:00I read your post a few days ago, searched for CC i...I read your post a few days ago, searched for CC in our area and didn't find it. I checked my email today for our local homeschool listserv, and there was someone holding an informational meeting about CC! Too bad it was last week and I missed it. But she's emailing me back with the info, and I'm hoping that it fits within our budget and time. Thanks for sharing what you know about it!alaskamommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578563903604968668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-50543965774561972692010-06-22T15:53:35.223-07:002010-06-22T15:53:35.223-07:00OH I love popping over here to see what you're...OH I love popping over here to see what you're thinking about and learning... CC sounds just lovely and you've explanined how it works better than what I've skimmed from thier website. Thanks for all the info. CC keeps popping up around me...maybe I'm feeling a nudge of sorts. Best of luck in your new adventure.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15619991150721396359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-22534117101089542762010-06-21T04:47:28.074-07:002010-06-21T04:47:28.074-07:00We just registered for our first year of CC as wel...We just registered for our first year of CC as well, and I'm very excited about how it will fit into our homeschooling.<br /><br />I was using Sonlight (and will continue to use their read alouds), but trying to figure out how to combine my four girls so that we weren't doing four separate cores was driving me NUTS. I love that CC has them all studying the same things at varying levels. The overall philosophy matches our schooling philosophy as well, and I held my breath for weeks while we waited to hear if there'd be space for us!Mandi @ Life Your Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15838712480366980618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-46859854778140101622010-06-20T07:01:36.310-07:002010-06-20T07:01:36.310-07:00Heidi,
I was hesitant last year when I put my olde...Heidi,<br />I was hesitant last year when I put my oldest (12) into the Challenge A program in Springfield, OR. It turned out to be a wonderful learning experience for him and surprisingly for me! This year we are plunging in by enrolling our two younger daughters (9 and 6) into the program. I have asked you photo questions over the years, and you photographed my lovely friend Susan, so I feel like I have "met" you. It would be fun to do so in person. Will you be attending any of the practicums? I will be at the Salem meetings. ~FayeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-65704797005083546272010-06-18T17:46:10.062-07:002010-06-18T17:46:10.062-07:00Hi! I'm so excited you're looking forward ...Hi! I'm so excited you're looking forward to starting CC in the Fall. We joined the program last year and absolutely loved it! It's really a great program, and I hope you'll like it too :)<br />BTW, Leigh Bortins, the founder of CC, wrote a book called, The Core, that is a great read for anyone interested in the classical model of education (not just for CC people or even homeschoolers). It's a handbook of sorts.Chrissiehttp://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1145466232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-15293265702150728102010-06-17T12:08:00.766-07:002010-06-17T12:08:00.766-07:00It was good to read what you are doing this summer...It was good to read what you are doing this summer. I had not intended to take a break, but the last two weeks we basically just put school on hold. C still does a few things, but she does them mostly on her own. I think I was the main one that needed a break. <br /> <br />There are a few things that I hope to cover before starting CC in the Fall. But mostly, I am enjoying having a break and knowing that CC will help me with some of my weak areas come Fall. It is like a weight lifted. I can hardly wait to get started, both for the academics and for the social part. It will be great to see you and the other families each week! Can't wait!heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12440806925350092398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-30309666970790921222010-06-17T07:40:20.021-07:002010-06-17T07:40:20.021-07:00Susan~ I figure we can give it a solid try for a y...Susan~ I figure we can give it a solid try for a year and see how it goes. If it works... awesome. If not, we go back to our regularly scheduled programming. :) I certainly understand how it wouldn't work for everyone!<br /><br />Carole~ We are absolutely going to continue with SOTW. We'll go through the summer, break for fall, and pick it back up in January. I think the timeline memorization will go really well with our studies (particularly since we'll be starting Vol 4 next year). This year we'll read the info on the back of the cards and do additional reading, but if we continue with CC, I don't think that will be necessary to do over and over. But going over the cards in CC each year will help solidify the timeline in their memories, which is wonderful. The history sentences will hopefully remind them of what we've already studied and cement it in their heads. CC itself actually recommends SOTW for study at home.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878817427434603915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-29197459179983609002010-06-17T07:26:54.045-07:002010-06-17T07:26:54.045-07:00Hmm... So does that mean you're leaving Story ...Hmm... So does that mean you're leaving Story of the World behind for now? I feel so attached to that. (Apparently there will soon be a CC opening in our city as well. Maybe we'll wait for our 4 year rotation to end and then jump in .... )<br /><br />Sounds like a wonderful fit with a lot of wonderful people and a lovely grandma helping out a lot.carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460660865881905507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-49082729984872345402010-06-16T20:02:44.760-07:002010-06-16T20:02:44.760-07:00I hope it is as good a fit as you anticipate. For ...I hope it is as good a fit as you anticipate. For us CC is cost prohibitive but I guess I wouldn't do it if we could pay for it. It just doesn't fit my style or ours as a family. It's good to know those things about ourselves and be confident in who we are. I have quite a few friends who are in CC and like it really well. You are definitely blessed to have such a supportive and close knit family, but I suspect you know that! ;-)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626146100300467143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-13760813981604536042010-06-16T19:16:32.340-07:002010-06-16T19:16:32.340-07:00Aimee~ Let me know if I can get any info to you. A...Aimee~ Let me know if I can get any info to you. Albany would be the closest location, and I'm afraid they might be looking at a place east of town... That would be AWESOME, though, if I got to see you every week, too. :) Plus, I think you'd make an awesome tutor. :)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878817427434603915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-17796962197520717432010-06-16T19:12:03.096-07:002010-06-16T19:12:03.096-07:00Heidi,
Thank you so much for posting this. CC ju...Heidi,<br /><br />Thank you so much for posting this. CC just may be a nice compromise for hubby and me. I'll have to check it out. <br /><br />AimeeThreebusybshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580590131579346628noreply@blogger.com