What Homeschool High School Program Are You Using?

Feb 23, 2010
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Homeschool High School Questions
by: Heather

Hi Dena,
Both Michigan and Illinois have similar homeschool laws; you are not required to register in either state.

I would follow the homeschooling requirements for the state where he will call home. If Michigan is going to be home base for him and he will be visiting Illinois from time-to-time, then follow the Michigan requirements.

A difference between the two states: an education tax credit (up to $500) is available to you in Illinois (see https://www.olt.com/main/il/ilfaq9.asp); something to consider.

I use a variety of curriculum and materials with my teens. For a few years, we used mainly AOP (Alpha Omega homeschool curriculum); a entire grade costs around $200 or so (I don't buy AOP math). Since I have multiple children, I reuse the curriculum for the next child, so the initial investment costs more but each year after costs less.

To cut costs, my children do not write in some workbooks so we can reuse them. However, this doesn't always work well depending on the class or the student. Sometimes its just easier to write in the workbooks and buy new ones when the next child takes the course.

Up until this year, we have only used Saxon math. Over the years I have purchased the kits used from other homeschooling families; this has saved us money.

High school has cost us a bit more because my girls have taken extra classes at our homeschool co-op and one of my daughters is taking some college courses while in high school.

The free homeschool transcript template on our website has been used successfully by thousands of homeschooling families across the US; no one has ever told me that a college required a "seal".

You will include all the courses he took for high school on your transcript, along with the grades he received. Take a look at the sample home school transcript for help. You can customize the template with your own home school name and address.

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Blessings,
Heather

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Hi Dena, Both Michigan and Illinois have similar homeschool laws; you are not required to register in either state. I would follow the homeschooling requirements for the state where he will call home. If Michigan is going to be home base for him and he will be visiting Illinois from time-to-time, then follow the Michigan requirements. A difference between the two states: an education tax credit (up to $500) is available to you in Illinois (see https://www.olt.com/main/il/ilfaq9.asp); something to consider. I use a variety of curriculum and materials with my teens. For a few years, we used mainly AOP (<a target=_blank href="http://www.homeschool-curriculum-savings.com/alpha-omega-homeschool.html">Alpha Omega homeschool curriculum</a>); a entire grade costs around $200 or so (I don't buy AOP math). Since I have multiple children, I reuse the curriculum for the next child, so the initial investment costs more but each year after costs less. To cut costs, my children do not write in some workbooks so we can reuse them. However, this doesn't always work well depending on the class or the student. Sometimes its just easier to write in the workbooks and buy new ones when the next child takes the course. Up until this year, we have only used Saxon math. Over the years I have purchased the kits used from other homeschooling families; this has saved us money. High school has cost us a bit more because my girls have taken extra classes at our homeschool co-op and one of my daughters is taking some <a href="http://www.homeschool-curriculum-savings.com/college-style-homeschooling.html">college courses while in high school</a>. The free <a href="http://www.homeschool-curriculum-savings.com/homeschool-transcript-template.html">homeschool transcript template</a> on our website has been used successfully by thousands of homeschooling families across the US; no one has ever told me that a college required a "seal". You will include all the courses he took for high school on your transcript, along with the grades he received. Take a look at the <a href="http://www.homeschool-curriculum-savings.com/support-files/sample-home-school-transcript.pdf">sample home school transcript</a> for help. You can customize the template with your own home school name and address. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Blessings, Heather

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