Homeschooling for
High School Students

Are you looking for information about homeschooling for high school students?

Homeschooling can seem overwhelming once students reach the high school years. As parents, we don't want to fail our children. We want to make sure they are prepared to take advantage of every available opportunity once they leave our homes.

I had the advantage of watching my cousins homeschool high school, and leave home to not only survive, but thrive. If my aunt (who will admit she barely graduated from high school) can successfully home school her children through the teen years - you can do it, too!

How To Homeschool High School

Begin homeschooling high school with the end in mind. Does your child want to go to college? Does he or she want to pursue a specific vocation?

Sit down with your teen and design a high school program that includes academic coursework and extracurricular activities that will move your child toward his or her goals.

Check out the admission requirements of colleges your child may want to attend, and keep them in mind when planning your school year. Many colleges will want to see that your teen has completed:

• Math - 3 or more years, including Algebra I & II and Geometry,
• English - 4 years,
• Science - 3 or more years, such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics and related labs,
• History or Social Studies - 3 or more years, and
• Foreign Language - 2 or more years.

Colleges and universities will also want to evaluate your child's performance on standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT.

Remember, you don't have to teach every subject. Your teen can work independently in some areas, and you can also make use of DVD programs, computer software, distance learning courses, online courses, homeschool co-ops, private tutors and local community colleges.

The following articles contain additional information about homeschooling for high school students, homeschool transcripts, diplomas, graduation and class rings.

Home School High School Articles

Why You Should Homeschool High School - We've yet to reach the high school years, so I asked Lee Binz, a mom who homeschooled her two sons through high school, to share her advice for homeschooling high school. This article contains part 1 of my interview with Lee, in which she discusses the advantages of homeschooling for high school students and shares tips for getting started.

Designing a Program for Homeschooling High School - This article contains part 2 of my interview with Lee Binz of The Home Scholar, in which she shares information about choosing curriculum and equipping yourself to teach your high school student.

Preparing Homeschool Transcripts - Homeschool transcripts are detailed records of your student's high school performance. Here's some information about what your teen's transcript should include, along with links to resources that will help you prepare your child's transcripts.

The Total Transcript Solution - Are you overwhelmed by the mere thought of creating high school transcripts? Here's my review of Lee Binz's Total Transcript Solution in which she shares the simple method of preparing transcripts that helped both her sons earn full scholarships to their first choice universities.

Homeschool Diplomas - As a home educator, you are responsible for issuing your student's homeschool diploma. Here are some basic facts about homeschool diplomas, accreditation, and the GED exam, along with information about creating or purchasing a diploma for your graduate.

Homeschool Graduation Ideas - Homeschool graduations are a celebration of all that your child has accomplished in high school. Here's some information about determining high school graduation requirements for your teen, along with ideas for planning a graduation ceremony that will be fun and memorable.

Homeschool Class Rings - Homeschoolers are now celebrating high school achievement in many of the same ways traditional high school students have celebrated. Here are some reasons you may want to purchase a class ring for your graduate, along with tips for designing and purchasing home school class rings.

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