Do you have a statement of faith? We understand your desire to know about our perspective. You are wise to evaluate carefully the curriculum you use with your children. We believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and our Lord and Sav... Parent Support
What programs and seminars do you offer? Ray and Charlene Notgrass offer sessions on teaching history and on homeschooling more generally. Their son John Notgrass offers history presentations for the whole family. If you can get together a g... Other Parent Support
What field trips and historic sites do you recommend? Homeschool History Homeschool History is our web app that helps you find historic sites to visit plus books, videos, games, and other resources related to the lessons in our curriculum. Explore Supple... Elementary High School Middle School Other Parent Support
Where can I read reviews of your curriculum? Notgrass History has tens of thousands of happy customers across the United States and around the world. New customers often come to us because of a referral from a friend. Ratings from Customers You ... Ordering Parent Support
Does your curriculum work for students with special needs? Notgrass History curriculum is designed to be flexible to work in a wide variety of situations. We give you a set of tools that you can adjust to meet the needs of each student in your family. We use ... Elementary High School Middle School Parent Support
How long should the writing assignments be? For our high school courses, two to three pages of typed, double-spaced text (500-750 words) is a good target for most of the writing assignments. The primary goal is for your child to practice puttin... High School Parent Support
What assigned and alternate literature goes with From Adam to Us? Assigned Literature Here are the ten books we assign to go along with the lessons in From Adam to Us : The Golden Goblet by Eloise McGraw (Units 3-5) The Fables of Aesop by Joseph Jacobs, editor (Unit... Middle School Parent Support
What assigned and alternate literature goes with Uncle Sam and You? Assigned Literature These are the eight books we assign to go along with the lessons in Uncle Sam and You : Lincoln: A Photobiography by Russell Freedman (Units 5-6) A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt by C. C... Middle School Parent Support
What is the scope and sequence of Notgrass History curriculum? Students may study Notgrass History curricula in any order within the schooling levels indicated (elementary, middle school, and high school). Each course stands alone and is complete in itself. You c... Elementary High School Middle School Parent Support
How do I grade the writing assignments? Teaching writing skills can sometimes feel more like an art than a science. We know good writing when we read it, but trying to explain why we like it is like trying to explain why we like a particula... High School Parent Support
What assigned and alternate literature goes with Our Star-Spangled Story? Assigned Literature These are the ten books we assign to go along with the lessons in Our Star-Spangled Story : Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin by Marguerite Henry (Units 1-4) Toliver's Secret by ... Elementary Parent Support
Can I start using Notgrass History in the middle of the school year? Homeschooling gives your family lots of flexibility to set your own schedule and go at your own pace. Each Notgrass History course is designed to stand on its own. You can use Notgrass curriculum in a... Parent Support