Home Schooling Your High Schooler
Homeschoolers can keep high school records in several effective and organized ways to ensure that colleges, employers, or other institutions recognize the student's education. Here's a clear breakdown of how to do it:
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1. Create a Homeschool Transcript
A transcript is the most important record. It includes:
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Student name, DOB, graduation date
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School name (e.g., “Last Name Homeschool Academy” or something personalized)
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Course titles (e.g., Algebra I, U.S. History)
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Grades (A–F or Pass/Fail)
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Credits (Usually 0.5 or 1.0)
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GPA (optional but helpful)
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Signature and date
Recommended-College Ready
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Language Arts: 4 credits
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1 American Lit
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1 9th Grade English
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1 English Composition
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1 other
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Math (Algebra 1 and above): 4 credits
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Algebra
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Algebra II
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Geometry
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1 other
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Science : 4 credits * 3 labs
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1 Biology Lab
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1 Physics or Physical Science
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Chemistry or Earth Science or Environmental Science
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1 other science
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Social Studies : 4 credits
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1 U.S. History
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.5 Economics
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.5 Civics/ US Government
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.5 CWP
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World Language (2 years in the same language): 2 credits
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Electives (Any other electives offered for credit): 2 credits
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Fine Arts: 2 Credits
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Physical Education & Health: 2 credits
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1.5 PE
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.5 Health
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Career & Technical: 2 Credit
