Wings To Soar Online Academy

RealLifeMama · 07-21-2016, 12:52 PM

Has anyone looked into this?
I think it is relatively new. I was thinking about looking into it because I am at such a loss of what to do with my 13 year old.
He is good at following assignments for outside classes, but most of the things for his age are way above his academic skills level, at least in anything verbal/language oriented.

We decided that I am going to do DD's high school work this year, so that frees up a bit of money for us to put towards someone else's schooling. A customized plan for him sounds dreamy.

deena · 07-21-2016, 01:38 PM

I haven't heard of it. I glanced at their website just now and felt like it was kind of vague about their program. Maybe there are other places online with reviews, and hopefully someone here can chime in.

I did Calvert when I was homeschooled in 8th grade and really liked it. (That was a long time ago but they still seem to be doing well.)

One thing that was a bit of a red flag for me about wings to soar seem to be emphasizing catching up children who are struggling. But the beauty of homeschooling is recognizing that everyone has unique strengths and weaknesses and not trying to make children achieve in the exact same ways. If a program is focused on a child's shortcomings it seems like it isn't focused on the right thing: their strengths and passions. If your son is behind in a subject there's no reason you can't just buy curriculum for/teach lessons designed for a younger grade; in which case, the curriculum choices are endless. Sonlight is great for the younger years but I can't speak for a 13 year old.)

RealLifeMama · 07-21-2016, 01:47 PM

I actually do want to catch him up.

Quiteria · 07-21-2016, 09:43 PM

link?

07-21-2016, 12:52 PM	#1
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Wings To Soar Online Academy Has anyone looked into this? I think it is relatively new. I was thinking about looking into it because I am at such a loss of what to do with my 13 year old. He is good at following assignments for outside classes, but most of the things for his age are way above his academic skills level, at least in anything verbal/language oriented. We decided that I am going to do DD's high school work this year, so that frees up a bit of money for us to put towards someone else's schooling. A customized plan for him sounds dreamy. __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

07-21-2016, 01:38 PM	#2
deena Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 12,314	Re: Wings To Soar Online Academy I haven't heard of it. I glanced at their website just now and felt like it was kind of vague about their program. Maybe there are other places online with reviews, and hopefully someone here can chime in. I did Calvert when I was homeschooled in 8th grade and really liked it. (That was a long time ago but they still seem to be doing well.) One thing that was a bit of a red flag for me about wings to soar seem to be emphasizing catching up children who are struggling. But the beauty of homeschooling is recognizing that everyone has unique strengths and weaknesses and not trying to make children achieve in the exact same ways. If a program is focused on a child's shortcomings it seems like it isn't focused on the right thing: their strengths and passions. If your son is behind in a subject there's no reason you can't just buy curriculum for/teach lessons designed for a younger grade; in which case, the curriculum choices are endless. Sonlight is great for the younger years but I can't speak for a 13 year old.) __________________ My kiddos 26, 23, 19, 15, 12, 8, 2, <1

07-21-2016, 01:47 PM	#3
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: Wings To Soar Online Academy I actually do want to catch him up. __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

07-21-2016, 09:43 PM	#4
Quiteria Rose Garden Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 23,483	Re: Wings To Soar Online Academy link? __________________ Homeschooling mama to five: a young adult (graduated!), two high schoolers, a big kid, and a kindergartner And yes, they've all aged overnight since the last time you read my out-of-date sigg.

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