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Absolutely! You can start homeschooling your teen at any time—even if they have completed a few years of high school. Make sure to get a partial transcript from the public or private high school and add those classes to your student’s final transcript.

For more information about homeschooling through high school, click here. 

Teaching your teen at home can feel overwhelming! Just know that you don’t have to be an experienced teacher for your student to excel. High school is an opportunity for you to support your student and learn alongside them. When you’re not confident in a particular subject, you can always use resources such as local tutors, online courses, homeschool co-ops, or dual enrollment (in which your student earns high school and college credit simultaneously).

Check out this article to answer more of your big questions about homeschooling in high school.

Homeschool parents can either make a transcript for their student or find a subscription service that creates a transcript for them. HSLDA has free high school transcript templates that anyone can download. We also offer a Transcript Service that comes with automatic GPA calculation, professional formatting, and 24/7 online access.

HSLDA recommends that you start creating a transcript for your student when they finish 9th grade (or whenever they finish their first high school classes) and add onto it after each additional year of high school.

As more families choose homeschooling through high school, new sports opportunities are emerging. Here are just a few of the opportunities available each year:

  • National and regional homeschool sports associations—Your teen could compete in a regional or national tournament offered by one of the growing number of organizations providing support for homeschool teams.
  • Homeschool teams—New teams for homeschoolers are being organized throughout the country by homeschool groups and parents. You could connect with local groups, check on Facebook, or do a Google search to locate teams near you. You could also check our group search feature and use the “Sports” filter to quickly see if there are any sports groups in your area.
  • Sports associations—Local sports associations offer both recreational and competitive leagues for a variety of sports. Competitive teams provide the opportunity to play at the local, regional, national, and even international level.
  • Public school teams—You can check to see if your state has equal access laws, which allow homeschooled students to try out for spots on local public school teams.
  • Private school teams—Many local private schools let homeschooled students try out for their teams.
You can check with your local community to see which youth sport opportunities are available in your area!
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Tips for Writing High School Course Descriptions

How important are high school course descriptions? And how do I write them?
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Get our simple 4-year high school plan form

Use this free 4-year high school form to plan out the courses your homeschool student will take during each year of high school.
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Curriculum is Not a Book. . . But Books Help

Finding curriculum in the high school years
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General High School Plan

This sample high school plan would be appropriate for students entering the workforce, the military, vocational schools (including tech or trade), or apprenticeship programs directly after graduating.
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The Essentials of High School Recordkeeping

High school recordkeeping doesn’t have to be a headache! By following this framework, you can create your own simple system that will clearly present your student’s interests, abilities, and achievements.
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The Big Questions About High School

Can I really teach high school–level courses? Do homeschool graduates get into college? If you’re considering homeschooling your high schooler, you probably have lots of questions.
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What’s My Teen’s Perspective?

How does my young adult feel about homeschooling through high school?
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How to Grade a High School Course

Learn the basics of grading a high school course. Tip: It’s an art, not an exact science!
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How to Grade High School Assignments

Properly evaluating your teen’s work is very important during the high school years. Here’s how to grade different types of assignments.
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Will My Teen Miss Out?

Wondering if your homeschooled teen will miss out on treasured high school memories like the prom, sports, and a graduation ceremony? With planning, homeschooling can provide many of these experiences—and some new ones!
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