What is the youngest you would use Omnibus III ?

[Kathie in VA]

I'm considering Omnibus for my kid(s) who will be 8th and 7th grade. However we are up to modern history in our path which would be Omnibus III. I know this one was intended for 9th graders so I'm wonder if we should just finnish our cycle with something else and begin with Omnibus I the following year or just jump in with Omnibus III.

[Julie in PA]

It would be fine to do Omni III with your kids next year. It is mostly written to follow the time-line. Omni IV-VI will look different for the Rhetoric stage, but I-III do not progressively get more difficult. Actually, Omni I is probably the hardest reading list.

[Kathie in VA]

Julie,

Thanks for the info! This sounds like it would be even more interesting if I can find others to take it with us. Have you tried their online course with it? That sounds like a great way to gain accountability and deeper discussions.

Do you know anything else about the Omni's Rhetoric levels that they are making? I heard somewhere on these boards that they were due out 2008-2009 school year... but I haven't heard too much else. How will they be different? I wonder if they will follow the same content as I-III so someone can have one kid in Omni I and an older one in Omni IV and basically keep them on the same 'page' kwim?

Oh, and congrads on the adoption next month! You must be soo excited!

[Julie in PA]

Well... My husband started the VP Online Program. He is the administrator and teaches Omni I and III. I am sure I could refer you to someone who has taken it if you want to email me. As for Omni IV, 2008/2009 will not happen. I think they are shooting for 2009/2010. It will be the same time period, but different content and geared toward the Rhetoric student as opposed to the Logic student.

Thanks for the congrats. We are very excited.