High school can be intimidating not only for students, but also for parents. In reality, it is one of the most fun and rewarding times to homeschool. Why, you might wonder?
Freedom to choose coursework tailored to your child's interests and career path
Ability to take courses in a setting that works best for your child (in person, online, one-on-one, small group)
Additional time for volunteering and extra curricular activities
Flexibility in schedule and course load
Ability to take courses year round
Dual enrollment online or at a local community college is easier to accommodate
All of the above sounds fantastic, but then reality of transcripts and course descriptions hit and, as a parent, you feel overwhelmed all over again. Not to worry! I have you covered.
Below you will find a sample high school transcript. I also have an editable version for you to download and use (for free)!
A few things to remember about high school transcripts:
A traditional course (Carnegie credit) is around 120 hours of course work, but can be much more (especially with labs).
You can take high school courses in 8th grade and include them on your transcript
You can and should include physical education, music, and other electives (even if they are 1/2 credits)
Make sure you are following a grading scale and noting the scale on the final transcript
Calculate your child's GPA for each year and a final GPA
Honors courses are not necessarily more hours, but depth of coursework (think projects, papers, assigned reading - this does tend to lean to more hours completing course work but isn't a requirement)
In Virginia you do not have to follow the standards set by the VDOE, but if you are curious and want to use them as a guide you can find them here: VDOE Standards
Ready to grab your editable transcript template? Use the download below!
Not only are transcripts important, but so are course outlines. Many colleges and military programs will ask to see course outlines for core courses. It is important to keep thorough records throughout your high school journey while homeschooling. If you create course outlines as your child moves through each course, it will be easy to pull from when requested.
Below you will find two sample course outlines. Outlines should include:
Course name
Final Grade
Coursework hours
Credit Hours
Textbooks/Resources used
Breakdown of coursework
Thorough description of the course
***The below samples can be downloaded and printed for your reference. Just click on the images!
Ready to grab the free template to create your own course outlines? Just download it using the link below!
Homeschooling in high school doesn't have to be intimidating! For more encouragement and tips for homeschooling in high school, check out my highlights saved on Instagram!
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