While talking about Transcripts

Ok, my kids are no where near Hisgh School!

But, Graduating, having a HS diploma, and good Transcripts has been something we have been concerned about.

I know that HSLDA says:

Do I need an “accredited” diploma? If so, how do I get one? Some colleges and employers look down on a homeschool diploma (they want it to be state-certified).

The quick answer is, “No.” However, there are certain schools and organizations that have received accreditation from an accrediting body and their diplomas are considered to be accredited. In order to obtain an accredited diploma, a student must complete graduation requirements from a school—whether it be correspondence or on campus—that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. Public high schools are not necessarily accredited. Therefore, the diplomas they issue would not be accredited either. However, colleges and universities generally recognize these public high school diplomas as if they were issued by accredited organizations.

Must the student comply with state or school district requirements in order to receive a diploma?

No.* It is up to each parent to decide what the student must do in order to receive a diploma. While each state has slightly different requirements for graduation for its public high schools, parents are not required to meet the same requirements that are imposed on public school students. For example, you may hear that 20 “credits” are required for graduation. While public schools may require students to complete 20 credits before being allowed to graduate, and may require that certain subjects be taken, homeschool parents are under no duty to imitate the public schools or adopt their standards.

 

*Note: The Pennsylvania homeschool law prescribes graduation requirements, but even though the student fulfills them, neither the school district nor the state will issue a diploma to the student. HSLDA encourages parents to issue the diploma and take the position that the state should recognize it, since the student has met the state-prescribed requirements.

and with the rest of the info, it osunds like basically you just create your own diploma and transcript, and don’t worry about it.  

BUT, I can’t find the same level of information on the Canadian version of HSLDA….

What about higher education and career preparation?

Many institutions throughout North America have welcomed home-educated students. “Many of these schools actively recruit home-educated graduates because of their maturity, independent thinking skills, creativity, and extensive academic preparation,” says Inge Cannon, executive director of Education PLUS.

In anticipation of university or college entrance or any vocational training program, parents should prepare a thorough transcript of high school level work, award a diploma, and specify an actual high school graduation date. Occasionally tests may be required by a college or employer for additional verification. Some provincial homeschool associations are officially hosting graduation ceremonies for high school graduates.

Parents should contact post-secondary institutions early to determine specific requirements for admission.

So it does say to prepare a transcript and aware a diploma.

So, I’ve been trying to decide if that means I just graduate them, and then legally they can do things like say “Yes” to Highschool Graduate on Job application Form’s etc….   because I suspect most people would figure that would mean a Provincially Awarded Diploma.

On the local Homeschooling chat boards that I’ve seen, and from the information from the government, there is no way for a homeschooler to earn a Provincial HS diploma… and although a few people have had their kids take the GED early (which there is a lot of resistance to taking it before age 19 or 20… – and GED has that bad “taste” to it…)  But I’m just trying to figure out if we can just graduate them at the appropriate time, and not worry about it.

I know most of you probably don’t know…. but any thoughts?