Important Reminders for Preparing Homeschool Transcripts

Whether your child is just about to start high school or if your homeschooler is applying to colleges and getting ready to graduate, summer can be a great time to get your homeschool transcripts organized. Here are just a few important things to keep in mind about transcripts while you prepare for your homeschooler’s next journey:

Beginning high school:
- Make sure you know the number of credits and classes your state requires for a student to graduate from a public high school. While homeschoolers only technically need to complete the courses assigned by their homeschool, many colleges want to see transcripts that match a state’s graduation requirements.

- Make a plan. The next four years will go quickly, so make sure you have the classes planned in advance, so you don’t accidentally miss a necessary class/credit.

- Create courses and assign credit

- Start your transcript early and update it year to year. That way you won’t have to find and combine old records in a longer and more frustrating process.

Getting a transcript ready for graduation:
- Organize your records. There are plenty of available transcript templates that can be found online, as well as professional transcript services where you can pay to have it done for you.

- Make sure your transcript is formatted according to university specifics where your homeschooler is applying.

- Confirm that your homeschooler is not missing any necessary credits. If you’re short of meeting requirements, take a summer class so all necessary credits are completed.

- Calculate your student’s GPA.