Another cheer for HOD - from an evaluator!
Another cheer for HOD - from an evaluator!
My sil was scared to death about her first evaluation with her son. This is her first year hsing him. She used HOD this year. The evaluator, who has been in the hsing circles for many years, hadn't heard of it. She seemed okay with the literature approach but wanted my sil to bring all his quizzes and tests, etc. UHOH! Anyway, my sil and her ds went last night for the eval. The evaluator was impressed with his enthusiasm and ability to discuss what he had learned. When she asked what he had learned in Bible, he told her, "character traits." He went on to talk about things like bravery and how Andrew Jackson showed bravery when he went into battle with infections, etc. She was so impressed that she asked my sil if she could make copies of a few pages of her HOD manual so that she could learn a little more about the program. Anyway, I thought I would share the story and give some encouragement to any moms facing end-of-the-year evaluations.
Wife to a great guy and mommy to:
Ds(15) - using WG and loving it!
Dd(11) - using Res.to Ref and having a blast!
Ds (3) - our joy!
Two little ones in the arms of Jesus - I can't wait to hold you in Heaven!
Ds(15) - using WG and loving it!
Dd(11) - using Res.to Ref and having a blast!
Ds (3) - our joy!
Two little ones in the arms of Jesus - I can't wait to hold you in Heaven!
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Re: Another cheer for HOD - from an evaluator!
Awesome! That is so wonderful and I'm sure it was a big relief to your sil! I'd start shaking about the time they asked for quizzes and tests LOL 
~~Tamara~~
Enjoying HOD since 2008
DD15 long-time HODie finding her own new path
DS12 PHFHG {dysgraphia, APD, SID}
DS9 PHFHG
DS6 LHFHG
DD new nursling
Enjoying HOD since 2008
DD15 long-time HODie finding her own new path
DS12 PHFHG {dysgraphia, APD, SID}
DS9 PHFHG
DS6 LHFHG
DD new nursling
Re: Another cheer for HOD - from an evaluator!
whoa
YAY
but I have to ask where they live that they are evaluated?
YAY
but I have to ask where they live that they are evaluated?
Fall 2015
DS 17 -gr.12 full time college student
DS 15- gr. 10 favorites from World Geo and World Hx.
DD 13- gr. 8 Rev to Rev
DD 11- gr. 6 CTC
DD 7 - gr. 2 Beyond
DD 4 - pre-K Rod & Staff and Phonics Pathways
Re: Another cheer for HOD - from an evaluator!
Good ole' PA! Toughest hs state in the land. I take heart that if I can do it here, I can do it anywhere - except maybe Germany!momof2n2 wrote:whoa
YAY
but I have to ask where they live that they are evaluated?
Wife to a great guy and mommy to:
Ds(15) - using WG and loving it!
Dd(11) - using Res.to Ref and having a blast!
Ds (3) - our joy!
Two little ones in the arms of Jesus - I can't wait to hold you in Heaven!
Ds(15) - using WG and loving it!
Dd(11) - using Res.to Ref and having a blast!
Ds (3) - our joy!
Two little ones in the arms of Jesus - I can't wait to hold you in Heaven!
Re: Another cheer for HOD - from an evaluator!
Good to know that HOD passes the test in PA since that's where we're living for now.
Crystal
DD 20 married college graduate
DS 17 college student
DD 11 CTC
Finished: LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, PHFHG, CTC, Res to Ref, Rev to Rev, MTMM, parts of WG and WH
DD 20 married college graduate
DS 17 college student
DD 11 CTC
Finished: LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, PHFHG, CTC, Res to Ref, Rev to Rev, MTMM, parts of WG and WH
Re: Another cheer for HOD - from an evaluator!
Great news! My girls did well on their evaluations also! Another PA'er here.
Kay in PA
Mom to dd12, dd11, ds9, ds7 & ds3 1/2
BHFHG with dss 7&9 and dd11
Mom to dd12, dd11, ds9, ds7 & ds3 1/2
BHFHG with dss 7&9 and dd11
Re: Another cheer for HOD - from an evaluator!
My heart goes out to you ladies in PA - it is amazing how each state's requirements vary from one another. Showing the HOD portfolio should impress any evaluator, I would think. I've done it with the dc, and I'm still amazed at it when I look back at those binders we've made with HOD. Also, happy dc must make an evaluator's heart as merry as they do ours!
In Christ,
Julie
In Christ,
Julie
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie
Re: Another cheer for HOD - from an evaluator!
lmercon,
I'm so happy to hear your sister-in-law's evaluator meeting went well. Testing and evaluation time fills most of us with nervous energy, however we hear nothing but good reports with HOD from evaluators in states all across the nation. I loved your sister-in-laws examples that her son shared about Andrew Jackson. I remember those same things from reading about Jackson in the Eggleston books. What an amazing and stubborn man, he was!
We write our guide with with the Lord, the family, and then state standards ever in mind. We place our Lord first in all things, knowing He will honor us if we do.
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Carrie
I'm so happy to hear your sister-in-law's evaluator meeting went well.
Testing and evaluation time fills most of us with nervous energy, however we hear nothing but good reports with HOD from evaluators in states all across the nation. I loved your sister-in-laws examples that her son shared about Andrew Jackson. I remember those same things from reading about Jackson in the Eggleston books. What an amazing and stubborn man, he was! We write our guide with with the Lord, the family, and then state standards ever in mind. We place our Lord first in all things, knowing He will honor us if we do.
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Carrie