Transcripts for Homeschool

Transcripts can be helpful for college applications and other formal applications. They are also a tool for organizing your homeschooling plan. It can help you create a balance between subjects as a child grows older. When your child first begins to tackle high school work, it is hard to believe that you won't remember what they studied and when they studied it. I have found that a transcript keeps the information all in one convenient place, especially when a child begins some high school subjects before others.

Tips for creating transcripts:

• One high school credit usually involves 120-180 hours working with the material.
• Any college credits earned may be counted as high school credits.
• If your child is doing high school level work, those classes can go on a high school transcript. Yes, even if they are younger than the normal age. There is also no rule that states they must accomplish all of one grade in one year. 
• Look for ways to combine varied interests into one class. Home economics is a good example. 
• Shorter classes that cannot be combined can be listed under extracurricular classes. For instance, we offered a Latin class in our homeschool co-op which we wanted to include but didn't have enough hours.

Transcripts for homeschool students can feel overwhelming. Many homeschoolers choose to use a transcript along with a resume. The transcript that I use was designed to combine a resume with a transcript. Find my transcript template here. You can download it or make a copy in google drive; either option will allow you to edit it.