| Thinking about homeschool transcripts can make | | | | they want to pursue. Just because your child doesn't |
| some homeschool parents break out into a cold | | | | want to go to college, tell them not to close that door |
| sweat. They think that they will mess something up or | | | | too early. Keep your options open, but start thinking |
| cause their child not to be accepted into the college of | | | | about what their goals are for the future. Much of |
| their choice. Here are some simple strategies that you | | | | what they want to do after graduation will determine |
| can use to help you write up the best homeschool | | | | some of the subjects that they will study in High |
| transcript possible. | | | | School. |
| Check in on your state requirements for graduation | | | | Keep track of subjects studied. Writing a transcript is |
| when your child is in seventh or eighth grade. Copy off | | | | nothing more than a log of what you have done. If you |
| the list and look over it with your child. You might be | | | | have had your child study the basics of Math, English, |
| surprised at how simple the requirements are. Start | | | | History and Science and tossed in a couple of |
| making out a plan of what you want your child to | | | | electives, your child will have a good bit of information |
| study by year. Breaking down the years might help | | | | to put on a transcript. Have a plan of what subjects |
| things not seem so overwhelming. | | | | they will study each year and stick with it. There are |
| Talk to your child about whether they want to go to | | | | some great forms and templates available online that |
| college, trade school or work. Look at their interests | | | | you can use to fill in to make sure you get all the |
| and help them dream if they don't know what route | | | | necessary information included. |