I'm not certain what I'm doing for my writing, but know that there will be some sort of writing involved. (I am also not certain about the when of things, but I'll list all I can know and will guess where things go) 

1. Start at 9:00 (Or before breakfast if I am on a tight schedual). First, I get penmanship, the book being titled "Patriotic Penmanship."

2. Then I start math, which, for me, will first be the second half of Algebra 1, and then hopefully the first half of Geometry. We use Math-U-See, and always have. Mother loves math, so that really helps. (Mother checks both my penmanship and my math.)

3. Then I go onto the computer and check up on Duolingo, where I study French (or English from French).  If you haven't tried Duolingo, you really should. I really like it.

4. Then I think that I will do my Texas history, which is also on the computer. I think it's called "Discover Texas." I only have so much work to do, and, if I work well, might be able to finish it by winter break, and am done with history.  (But that doesn't seem likely, knowing me.) This year is Texas History, the last three yeas have been World and American History (though very scattered) and next year is a full American History course. 

5. Lunch, somewhere around noon. I should be done with history by now, but I haven't actually done a full school day yet, so this list is purely guessing on the timing. 

6. I have a science curriculum, this year is life science. I don't know its company, though.

7. My writing hasn't been decided upon yet. Last year, I had to write one page of nonfiction a day, a poem was optional, but I could only turn one in once a week.  Last year, I also had to write a term paper that doubled up as my writing and my history (Treasons in English History). I'm trying to work my way out of doing a ten- to fifteen-page paper this year, though. 

8. Last year, Mother gave us a topic each Tuesday, and we were given a week to complete a drawing that fit the topic. I think she's doing it again, though I'm not certain. 

Also, we go to a co-op, so have work from there. I'm taking Literary Analysis with The Lord of the Rings, which will be heavy in homework, I am told. I wanted to take Advanced IEW (I just love the class), but the teacher was to busy for the co-op. So I'm taking a painting class (much to my disappointment. I am no good at art.), a crochet class, and a class known as Servant's Heart, which is like a class where we help others. Last year and through the summer, we did a Meals on Wheels route during class and assembly time. 

I'm going into eighth grade this year. I've never set foot in a public school for schooling purposes. I love the felezibility of both scheduels and subjects of public shools, that I am not burdened with a ton of homework; all of my classes are my homework. The only drawbacks would be that either you or your parents are your teacher. If you put off learning something, you will be doing it in the summer. And your parents are there, knowing if you have to do x,y,z before having fun. But I love being homeschooled, and don't think that I would change.  If you have any more questions, just ask! 

Also, what was being unschooled like?

Bookbug, 8:00 is not that early.

I do Sonlight Curriculum. And I dont really have a schedule. I do Science and English at a co-op and I'm doing Algebra this year and American history.

Oh cool! I think you'll like homeschooling, Bookbug! I LOVE homeschooling. I love my curriculum, the pace, and just the individual studies I get to choose, coffee breaks whenever I want, and getting to go to school in my pjs!

1. I start around 9:00, though the time differs depending. I usually start with either history or English. I go through LifePac for both.

2. Then I usually do science, and I use Apologia for that, too, Bookbug!

Lunch

3. Accounting

4. Literature

5. Math. I go through Saxon for math, though I forget what level math I start this year. (We alternate and stuff so I keep forgetting.)

Though some days I do more or less of each subjects, plus I'll be having dance in some afternoons, and piano at least once a week.

O.K. If they didn't make it clear when you signed up, ALL HOMESCHOOLERS ARE AWESOME!!!!

A) We just started a new program called Schola Rosa so I'm not exactly sure what the answer to that one would be.

B) On Monday, we meet with a bunch of other Schola Rosa Homeschoolers at like a community center and our moms teach us: Art, Music, Poetry, Spelling, stuff like that and at the end of the day we get homework.

Tues, Wed, Thur: we do Math, Grammar, and work on homework.

Fri: Nothing.

C) What I like about Homeschooling is that I get most of my work done before lunch, there's no mean teachers (unless your mom or dad are uncaring), and most of all, I can learn at my own pace.

I hope this is helpful! Congrats!

Emily

P.S. I would highly recommend Teaching Textbooks for math; you can order it online.

History of US is good. I can recommend many others, but sometimes the author refers to things conflicting with your beliefs, Bookbug. Most don't, though. I don't exactly have a curriculum.. I know I usually do math first, then everything else depending on when it is due. But that is me, and I don't exactly have a religion. I believe in a Supreme Being, (God) and I pray. If you need book recommendations for U.S. History I studied it 2 years ago. This year I'm reading stuff about the Middle Ages.