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Many quit home schooling and end up putting their children back in school to avoid the hassle, uncertainty and extra work that high school can bring.
Getting a home school high school diploma isn’t that hard.
Many families have already paved the way, making it easier for those of us who trail behind. When guiding your family’s educational endeavor, getting a home school high school diploma may seem a bit overwhelming at first.
Here are a few tips to help you transition smoothly into the home school highschool years.
1. Get organized.
If you already haven’t begun to keep good records, when working towards a home school high school diploma - now is the time! Don’t fret or worry, though. Homeschool record keeping isn’t that hard, it just takes a bit of time and, your high school student can help.Choose a home school record keeping system that works for you. Make sure it’s easy to use and maintain, for you and your family.
Start keeping samples of your student’s work for a portfolio. Perhaps they wrote a great paper in their British literature or Civics class, save a copy in their highschool file.
During the high school years, keep adding to it so you have sample work from all the different subjects taken each year. (You may or may not need a portfolio, but maintaining one may be helpful for future college planning.)
2. Know your state's home school high school diploma requirements.
You will find helpful information when visiting your state government’s website. You will want to know your state’s requirements for obtaining a high school diploma.You will also want to know home schooling laws and homeschooling requirements for your state, if you are new to home schooling.
3. Spend some time planning now.
Take some time to plan your child’s high school education. Find out your child’s interests. Ask them what they would like to do after their education is complete. What kinds of jobs or careers interest them? What gifts, talents or natural abilities do they possess?Map out a course of action. Write down the required courses your student needs to take each year. Some courses like Chemistry may require pre-requisites. Knowing them will eliminate any surprises, difficulties or potential frustration.
4. Choose curriculum or programs to benefit your child.
With the information you gathered from your state’s website, choose high school curriculum that best enables your student to learn, grow and get ready for college or higher learning or a career.If you are unsure about teaching homeschool high school courses or need extra help or guidance, look for alternate solutions. Home school parents find help from a myriad of sources from home school support groups, a homeschool co-op, umbrella school, local professionals, friends and/or community college.
Don’t forget... home school students can receive special student discounts and savings with a student homeschool id card!
5. Earn college credit while in high school.
Your student can earn college credit while working on their home school high school diploma. Think of the money you will save on college tuition!You will want to find out if this is an option in your state (it is in most states!) If you decide to pursue this fantastic possibility, your child doesn’t even have to step a foot into a college class room!
Instead, your home school student can earn and learn from the comforts of your home. :)
If your home school student learns independently and is self-motivated, they make a great candidate for dual credit.
By the time your child finishes their home school high school diploma, they could also have earned part or all of their college degree!
Looking to save money and time on home schooling? Don’t overlook this opportunity for cost-cutting college credit!
Learn and earn from the comforts of your home!
To find out more details on earning college credit and credit through examination, fill out the form below.You will receive complete details on how your child can earn college credit easily, without leaving home.
"We thank you for the help you have given our son in achieving college credit while he was being homeschooled through high school. He was able to take CLEP exams in American History I & II, passing them both. That, plus several other CLEP exams he passed and taking post secondary education option courses (gaining double credits for both high school and college) he is now able to start full time at a local university with almost 2 years of college credit under his belt. Talk about considerable savings!! Thank you again for the opportunity this gave him. We will consider you in the future when our now 9 year old daughter is ready to take advantage of this." Sincerely, L. Botts Home Educator
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