High School
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Before:
As your teen(s) begin high school, it is a good time to talk about long term goals and create a plan. Most schools call this a 4-year plan, but you can adjust it for your needs. What does your teen want to do after high school? What does s/he want to do during high school? What does your teen want or need to learn to pursue his/her future goals? Write out a plan to get from here to there.
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(These are not required for homeschoolers, it's included just for information.)
During:
Dual Credit
Dual credit are programs that allow high school students to earn both high school and college credit by completing college level courses. Both Midland College and Odessa College offer dual credit courses to homeschoolers.
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Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a free online high school that meets most public school standards. It is an excellent resource and many public schools use it as their curriculum.
Audit a college course
It is often possible to audit a college course. This means you can take the course, typically for free. You will get to learn all of the information available, but you don't receive a grade or credit for taking the course. This isn't helpful if you are looking for credit, of course, but if you are looking for knowledge, this can be an excellent option. Contact the college or instructor to get more information if auditing is available for a course.
Other things to consider as part of a high school education include: internships, jobs, apprenticeships, and non-traditional courses of study that your teen has a special interest in.
After:
When you feel as though your student is ready to graduate, you have two options in Texas. You can have them pass a GED exam OR you can graduate them yourself.
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To graduate at home, you can print up a transcript and a high school diploma. If you would like, you can also sign up for a graduation ceremony for homeschoolers. Homeschool diplomas can be designed by you or purchased online. Texas Homeschool Coalition offers a statewide graduation ceremony, but you can find many smaller ceremonies throughout the state.
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