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High School Planning: Understanding Credits
Homeschooling high school can be a daunting proposition. How can you make sure your student has everything he or she needs to graduate and succeed in the real world? One way to cover your bases and put your mind at ease is to make a 4-Year High School Plan. Understanding Credits is the first step to making your plan.
Most states mandate no graduation requirements for homeschoolers. (Always check your state’s homeschool law, and don’t be confused by public school requirements — they rarely apply to homeschoolers.)
It is up to you to decide what coursework your student must complete to graduate from your school. The earlier in your student’s high school journey that you decide what those requirements are, the easier your job as teacher and counselor will be. Ideally, you should start thinking about your 4-Year Plan no later than the summer before 9th grade, but start where you are and go from there.
Earning credits is one major thing that sets high school apart from earlier grades.
Your teen will need to amass a certain number of credits, usually determined by you, in order to graduate. The term “credit” refers to the time spent and the material covered in each course. There are several ways to count a credit. Homeschooling for College Credit offers you 5 different ways you can count “1 credit.” The best way is the way that makes the most sense in your homeschool.
- Carnegie Units
- Calendar (year/semester)
- Competency-Based
- Finish the Book
- Dual Enrollment
Download the 17-page HS4CC Learning Guide
5 Ways to Count 1 HS Credit
Whitney Crowell has been an active consultant and dedicated volunteer with HS4CC since 2022, actively leading two vibrant HS4CC Facebook communities: HS4CC at Selective Colleges and HS4CC in North Carolina.