I am homeschooling my 10th grade daughter (in South Carolina) but im worried (since its my 1st year doing this) that shes not getting enough credits for college. Currently shes taking Math, Science, Language Arts, History, French, and Health. Is that enough for the year?
2006-10-13 09:27:10 · 10 answers · asked by Eileen B 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
I live in a state that has very relaxed laws too. I went to the state education agency website and looked at the diploma plans they offer in the public schools here. They have three and we are following the credits for an advanced diploma. And I should point out that the reason I chose advanced was because that plan best fits what the requirements were "back in the day" when I was in highschool.
ANYWAY, try that. You won't get a diploma doing that, but you will be able to have a transcript of your daughters work and the college admissions offices will be able to see that your daughter has the same number of credits that the ps kids have. Most universities are beginning to actively recruit home educated students so they are beginning to realize that 3 credits of homeschool science can be much more advanced than three science credits in most public schools.
The advice to check with local colleges is a good one too.
if you want to make sure you have absolutely no problems getting your daughter in to college (which you won't by the way)
try dual enrollment when she is old enough.
Here it is at age 15 when kiddos can begin taking classes at the community college. By the time they graduate from hs, then all they have to do is put in for a transfer.
good luck!
2006-10-13 10:39:53 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep transcripts, any volunteering your dd does, etc. and that is plenty in order to issue her a diploma from your home school. South Carolina has very home school friendly laws, you all don't even have to give notice...too cool! :-) Anyway, you are only required to do the following: Reading, writing, math, science, and social studies; also composition and literature in grades 7-12 and you are only required to "school" 4 1/2 hours per day, for 180 days a year.
If your daughter does well on her SAT's and shows the college a nice portfolio, you shouldn't have any problems whatsoever getting her into college. Remember that if she excels in any particular area that she could probably CLEP a few subjects for college.
Good luck and relax, we all "panic" every now and then. Rest assured, you are not alone. LOL
2006-10-13 10:00:17 · answer #2 · answered by FreeThinker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey I am in the 10th grade too, and I am being homeschooled also. I just recently got finished with Psycology, English and Algebra,and I so far only have one credit too.I dont know how many you have to have for a year though, I think its like 3 or something.
2006-10-13 09:34:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Isn't there some entity that reviews your progress on some type of regular basis? In Maryland, I had formal reviews twice a year and was also able to call the Dept. of Ed's homeschool support group any time. Contact your Dept. of Ed and contact the college or colleges your daughter is interested in and ask them about how they evaluate home schooled kids.
2006-10-13 09:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well I'm a 6th grade home school student and I have, Arithmetic, Lauguage, History, Reading, Pennmenship, Creative writing,Art, Health, Spanish, and Science. My mom just ordered a pack 4 the year. I hope I helped.
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2006-10-13 15:12:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a major homeschooling support group in South Carolina. They will know what you need to do.
2006-10-13 11:01:45 · answer #6 · answered by glurpy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could call the local college and ask what the required credits are for entering college. Then, you could change your homeschooling plan accordingly, if necessary.
2006-10-13 09:29:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i attend a public school, and as a sophmore i will be taking two college credits, and as a junior at least 8, so it sound average but it wouldn't hurt to add two more to get at least 8 a year, well, if your interested in matching public school.
2006-10-17 08:58:51 · answer #8 · answered by blondie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! That sounds very good.
2006-10-13 10:20:51 · answer #9 · answered by coconutsmh86 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
youll know
2006-10-13 09:34:21 · answer #10 · answered by The Foosaaaah 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋