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Home School Diplomas

What is a Homeschool Diploma?

Diploma's, we all know what they are. Its that piece of paper you received when you graduated from high school or college that is probably packed away in your mom's addict. So if you never use or need your high school diploma, does your child need one after he finishes his homeschool education?

Good question, and you are not the only parent wondering what to do about this situation. Remember when you went to apply for your first job? Did they ask you for your diploma? No, of course not. But they did as you for your transcript. This is a good thing to remember, a diploma is just a physical representation of your child's education, but it's the records of their schooling that needs to be documented in a transcript format.

However, a diploma still has some merit. In one way, it's worth it for your child. So he or she can know that their accomplishment is valued and be praised for all of their hard work and determination. Also, there are accrediting agencies that set minimum standards you must achieve and they will accredit your diploma. Several states also have a program that allows the homeschooled children in their state to receive a state-accredited diploma.

Its good to know the rules of your state in and out, especially if your child applies for jobs and their high school diploma is not recognized. Usually, you won't have problems with college's as they normally use the standardized test scores and transcripts to admit students into their program.

So, go ahead and celebrate. You and your child have worked very hard to school at home. The time, the discipline, and yes the fun should be awarded. If a diploma is the way you want to do this, there are many services online that will create a professional looking diploma you can frame and maybe one day, it will be in your attic!

Carol Currie

Carol Currie is highly active in the homeschooling community and is the author of several homeschool e-books that guide parents through the process of homeschooling.


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