HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT & DIPLOMA

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT & DIPLOMA

If your student is completing high school through independent study, we have included some valuable information.

Components of a High School Transcript

This is a sample of the combined credit totals for a typical four-year high school program.

SUBJECTS          CREDIT UNIT

Language arts                4

Mathematics                  3-4

Foreign language          2-4

World history                 1

American History          1

American Gov.               1

Science                           3-4

Physical Ed.                   2

Electives                         4-8

1 credit in high school equals 120 hours of class work, or 160  45 minute periods (called a Carnegie credit).   An alternate acceptable method is to issue 1 credit if at least 80% of the subjects main text is completed.

Validate the High School Transcript

Accumulating ACE credits demonstrates to college admission officers that not only has your student mastered high school level work, but they are already completing college level work.  The college transcript is ample proof of high school proficiency. However, it may be helpful to also compile a simple portfolio, including the following: 

  • a narrative description of your yearly program, for each of the four years
  • details of any work experiences & internships
  • a sample of the students essay ability
  • a student readers list for the high school years (classics, etc.)
  • list of contests won OR honors achieved
  • any other samples of student work that show proficiency

High School Diploma

If your student is completing high school through independent study and a diploma will be needed, here are some valuable resources.

  • A sample diploma that you may edit diplomasample.doc 
  • A resource for forming a learning cooperative into a private Academy, allowing for the issuing of accredited diplomas.

High School Transcript

If your student is completing high school through independent study and a transcript will be needed, here are some valuable resources.