Does the thought of homeschooling high school scare you?
If so, you are not alone!
Many families would love to homeschool, but the fear of trying to teach high school keeps them from it. There are so many resources available today that makes homeschooling high school so much easier than it was just ten years ago!
In many communities, there are hybrid schools or co-ops where your student can go and take a certain class with another teacher. This is especially helpful for those of us that aren’t the best in math or another subject, but we still want to homeschool our kids.
Also, there are online classes and curriculums on DVD where the student watches another teacher teach the lesson! Don’t let the fear of teaching high school prevent your family from the blessings of homeschooling!
Here is some info to walk you through it!
If your student is planning on attending college, they will need to take their ACT or SAT test.
Your student should plan on taking the ACT no later than their junior year. This gives them the opportunity to retake the test their senior year if they need to get a higher score. Please check with the college your student is interested in and check their requirements. Some colleges also require standardized achievement test scores as well as college entrance tests.
Here are some handy links to help you get started:
ACT Registration – Use the code for 969999 as your school code.
ACT Test Dates and Locations
Also, make sure your student is ready for the test when the time comes. A quick internet search will help you identify some good resources to help your student prepare for the test.
For more information about testing your teen, please visit HSLDA.
ACT question of the day is great resource to help prepare for testing!
Your high school student will need to earn credits in order to graduate. There are several methods of calculating credits. A wonderful resource on how to do that is the HSLDA website.
If you are homeschooling, but think your student might transfer to a public school before they graduate, make sure you check the credit requirements for that school to verify that your student will be on track.
Faith Community Christian School High School Diploma Requirements for students graduating in Alabama:
- English 4 credits (suggested: literature, rhetoric, creative writing, composition, speech, journalism)
- Math 3-4 credits (required: Algebra I & II and Geometry. suggested: basic accounting, precalculus, trigonometry, calculus)
- Science 3-4 credits (required: Biology and 1 Physical Science. suggested: general science, chemistry, anatomy and physics)
- Social Studies 3-4 credits (required: World History, American History, US Government -.5 cred, and Economics -.5 cred)
- Foreign Language 1-2 credits (suggested: French, Spanish, Latin, German, Russian, American Sign Language, etc)
- Health ½ credit
- P.E. 1 credit
- Computer Skills ½ credit
- Career preparedness ½ credit
- Electives 6-8 credits (depending on math and science credits)
24 credits total
If your student is college-bound, they need to have 2 credits in a foreign language.
Dual enrollment is a wonderful way for your student to get both high school and college credit from one class. Many local colleges accept homeschool students in their dual enrollment programs.
If your student is interested in this option, contact your local college to see what programs they offer. One thing to remember is that many college scholarships require a freshman status, so be careful not to get so many credits that your student forfeits their freshman status for their first year of college.
2 places to get started:
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