Study(dot)com posted their upper level credit list last week. It’s searchable longhand on their website, but this is nice to see in one place.
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Category: Resources
Sneak Peek: 2022 HS4CC Live Events
I Need How Much Education?
Earning college credit in high school tends to keep our discussions centered around associate and bachelor’s degrees, but sometimes a teen is shocked to learn that their degree won’t prepare them for the job they want. Did you know a bachelor’s degree in psychology doesn’t qualify you to be a psychologist? In this post, we’ll look at jobs that require an additional degree higher than a bachelor’s degree as the minimum educational credential needed to get work.
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Transcript Resource Page
It’s only the most important homeschool document you’ll ever create! No pressure.
(Transcript Chapter) Chapter 7 of Homeschooling for College Credit (2nd edition).
Families who have a lot of college credit often worry about how to record credit earned through dual enrollment, CLEP, or ACE. Our families also want to be sure they are assigning the proper letter grades, calculating their GPA accurately, and not missing any key essentials.
If you’re really starting from scratch, my advice is to read the full chapter, do a template on your computer (tutorial below if you don’t have one), and just dive in. The other tools on this page will help you calculate GPA and fine tune your work, but getting something down on paper is really the first step.
FAQs
- Length? 1 page
- Titles? Keep them simple.
- Fonts and colors? Resist the urge.
- + and – grades? Only if you like doing extra math.
- To weigh or not to weigh? When in doubt, do it both ways.
- 1 college course taken at a college with a grade = 1 high school credit.
- Brand names shouldn’t appear on a high school transcript.
- Test scores (PSAT, SAT, ACT, CLEP, AP, etc.) shouldn’t appear on a transcript because it’s a FERPA violation.
- Remember that the transcript is only one part of the application!
- Know the difference between remedial, regular, honors, AP, or DE
- High school graduation requirements are not admissions requirements
Livestream Transcript Workshops
Online livestream workshops are taught by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa several times per year. The focus is specifically helping HS4CC families accurately represent high school and college credit on their transcript. Live Events
Template Build Demo (Recorded)
This 30-minute recorded template building demonstration is taught by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa and is open to anyone. The workshop is free and on demand – complete on your schedule. Using Microsoft Word or Open Office, the focus of this class is to build a template that you can use to create your own homeschool transcript. Build it Now!
Other Transcript Template Resources
- The “How To Homeschool” website allows you to create a pdf document that can then be printed or saved on your computer. The only downside is that your info isn’t saved. Transcript template
- Home School Legal Defense Association has a wonderful section about transcripts on their website. Some of it is public, and some requires a membership, but you can also purchase a transcript template from their site. HSLDA Transcript Resource Page
- FastTranscript has a special HS4CC promotional code that is good for 25% off the monthly The Essentials Plan which regularly costs $7.95. Use HS4CC at checkout.
GPA Calculation Tools
The easiest GPA calculator is Back2College SUPER easy to use, I’ve used it for at least 5 years. Totally free, but it is really just a calculator. They use a standard 4.0 grading scale, so if you’re planning to use a different weighted grade scale, this isn’t the best site. Also, you can’t save anything – it’s just to help you do the math.
Alternative GPA calculator if you use weighted grades GPA Calculator
Not sure if you should weight the GPA or not? Explore the pros and cons here.
Need advice? Email Jennifer directly if you have a quick question. (use form below)
Help! We Need a Letter of Recommendation from a Teacher
It’s no surprise that homeschooled teens don’t have the deep bench of teachers on standby in the same way public schooled teens do. If your teen’s college application asks for a letter of recommendation from a teacher, you have options.
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Time Management: A Class for Teens
A parent from our New York Homeschooling for College Credit Facebook group shared with me about a wonderful time management course her teen took via Zoom. I’m passing along the info and her comments for those who may be interested.
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100 Employee Scholarships
Parents: check with Human Resources immediately! Scholarship application deadlines are sometimes a year in advance.
Who qualifies?
It depends. In some cases, a parent’s dependents are eligible to apply, but in other cases, the teen must be an employee. If you or your teen already work for one of these companies, simply contact your Human Resources department and ask for more information. Continue reading “100 Employee Scholarships”
7 Scholarships!
There aren’t a lot of scholarships left at this time of year because most have been awarded. Look at these as “below the radar” opportunities! Keep watching for a new batch of scholarships to open up this summer.
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Olivet Nazarene University
(1) Olivet’s program is for *adults only* per their program information sheet.
(2) Olivet is a Christian university. Per their website “The Church of the Nazarene is a Protestant, Christian denomination in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. Organized in 1908, the Church of the Nazarene is now home to more than two million members worshiping in more than 26,000 local congregations in 162 world areas.”
Although this program isn’t going to work for our HS4CC teens, I felt strongly to share it with you because this new program means colleges and universities are adapting and changing to meet consumer demand. Besides, we’ve had MANY parents earn degrees alongside their teens. I do hope we see this model implemented by more colleges, and when we do, I’ll eagerly bring them to you!
Facts:
Olivet Nazarene University (Illinois)
Called: Your Way Program.
**COLLEGE CLASSES ARE FREE**
For the Olivet Nazarene Your Way Program, who is considered an “adult”?
- Anyone with a high school diploma or GED may apply to the Your Way Program.
Can a 15-year-old student with a homeschool high school diploma take classes through the YWP?
- Yes, as long as they can provide their official high school transcript or have a GED.
Are all of your General Education courses available through the YWP?
No. Here is a list of current courses available.
- BIB 105 – Introduction to Christianity
- BIB 215 – Understanding the Bible
- THE 310 – Christianity and Culture
- FAC 126 – Nutrition, Health, and Fitness
- MTH 117 – Finite Math
- BIO 201 – General Biological Science
- GEO 121 – Physical Geography
- ENG 109 – College Writing I
- ENG 200 – College Writing II
- COM 105 – Oral Communication
- FIN 105 – Fine Arts
- ENG 204 – World Literature
- HIS 210 – Western Civilization
- HIS 379 – Latin American History and Politics
- SOC 120 – Introduction to Sociology
They will be launching more classes in March.
After registration for a Your Way course, does the course need to be completed within a specific time period?
- No. The courses are all self-paced and asynchronous.
Will students who complete a course via the YWP receive a letter grade or is it considered pass/fail?
- Students will receive a percentage grade.
- Tests are worth 40% of the students’ grade in the course and Assessments are worth 60% of the overall grade.
- Re-takes are available if students who score under a 70%, which will allow them to raise their grade.
So if a student finishes the class with an 85% but do not what to transcript grades below an A, they should just not pay for the course to be put on the transcript?
- No. If a student wants to raise their grade of 85% to a higher grade, they can redo assignments to raise the grade.
They do not need to score below 70% to retake an assignment?
- No. They can raise their overall grade and then have it added to their transcript.
Are syllabi available for these courses?
- For the purpose of academic integrity, we do not make syllabus available. However, since the courses are free to register for, you can apply for the YWP, sign up for the course, and then access the syllabus that way.
What is the application process and is there a fee to apply?
- There is no charge to apply and you can apply at this link: https://apply.online.olivet.edu/onyourway
- Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded for review during the application process.
CogniTutor Review
Last year, the company CogniTutor asked if any of the HS4CC leadership would like to receive free tutoring in exchange for writing a review. CogniTutor offers live Zoom tutoring for subjects as well as exams. Two of our moderators participated in a session. This post shares their experiences with the product.
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Jennifer Cook-DeRosa, author of Homeschooling for College Credit, is a featured speaker this Sunday, December 6th at the virtual homeschooling conference “Homeschool to Unschool: How to let your child’s unique genius shine.” Her session presentation is titled “How Self-Directed Learners Earn College Credit at Home” and will focus on how independent learners or unschooling families can find a pathway that works for them.
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3 Books on Paper
I know, I know…. this is the tech age! But if you’re feeling a little teched-out during this pandemic, I have 3 book suggestions you can read ON PAPER! While I would normally send you to your public library, these are all good enough to own. I’ll tell you why…
Transcript Resource Page
It’s only the most important homeschool document you’ll ever create! No pressure.
(Transcript Chapter) Chapter 7 of Homeschooling for College Credit (2nd edition).
Families who have a lot of college credit often worry about how to record credit earned through dual enrollment, CLEP, or ACE. Our families also want to be sure they are assigning the proper letter grades, calculating their GPA accurately, and not missing any key essentials.
If you’re really starting from scratch, my advice is to read the full chapter, do a template on your computer (tutorial below if you don’t have one), and just dive in. The other tools on this page will help you calculate GPA and fine tune your work, but getting something down on paper is really the first step.
FAQs
- Length? 1 page
- Titles? Keep them simple.
- Fonts and colors? Resist the urge.
- + and – grades? Only if you like doing extra math.
- To weigh or not to weigh? When in doubt, do it both ways.
- 1 college course taken at a college with a grade = 1 high school credit.
- Brand names shouldn’t appear on a high school transcript.
- Test scores (PSAT, SAT, ACT, CLEP, AP, etc.) shouldn’t appear on a transcript because it’s a FERPA violation.
- Remember that the transcript is only one part of the application!
- Know the difference between remedial, regular, honors, AP, or DE
- High school graduation requirements are not admissions requirements
Livestream Transcript Workshops
Online livestream workshops are taught by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa several times per year. The focus is specifically helping HS4CC families accurately represent high school and college credit on their transcript. Live Events
Template Build Demo (Recorded)
This 30-minute recorded template building demonstration is taught by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa and is open to anyone. The workshop is free and on demand – complete on your schedule. Using Microsoft Word or Open Office, the focus of this class is to build a template that you can use to create your own homeschool transcript. Build it Now!
Other Transcript Template Resources
- The “How To Homeschool” website allows you to create a pdf document that can then be printed or saved on your computer. The only downside is that your info isn’t saved. Transcript template
- Home School Legal Defense Association has a wonderful section about transcripts on their website. Some of it is public, and some requires a membership, but you can also purchase a transcript template from their site. HSLDA Transcript Resource Page
- FastTranscript has a special HS4CC promotional code that is good for 25% off the monthly The Essentials Plan which regularly costs $7.95. Use HS4CC at checkout.
GPA Calculation Tools
The easiest GPA calculator is Back2College SUPER easy to use, I’ve used it for at least 5 years. Totally free, but it is really just a calculator. They use a standard 4.0 grading scale, so if you’re planning to use a different weighted grade scale, this isn’t the best site. Also, you can’t save anything – it’s just to help you do the math.
Alternative GPA calculator if you use weighted grades GPA Calculator
Not sure if you should weight the GPA or not? Explore the pros and cons here.
Need advice? Email Jennifer directly if you have a quick question. (use form below)
100 Employer / Employee Scholarships
Parents: check with Human Resources immediately! Scholarship application deadlines are sometimes a year in advance.
Who qualifies?
It depends. In some cases, a parent’s dependents are eligible to apply, but in other cases, the teen must be an employee. If you or your teen already work for one of these companies, simply contact your Human Resources department and ask for more information. Continue reading “100 Employer / Employee Scholarships”
Homeschooling for College Credit 