Frequently Asked Questions

What about high school?
By ninth grade you have hopefully taught them to be a learner. If you get into a subject that stretches you a little you may (1) learn along side of them or (2) coordinate with a tutor. In State College you may dual enroll with the high school. I would however, do this with caution. It will not simplify your life.

God provides. Make your needs a matter of prayer and then go looking. You'll be amazed what's out there.

Can my homeschooled child receive a high school diploma?
You bet. That I know of, there are seven ways to recieve a high school diploma
1. Go through the requirements for the PA Homeschoolers Diploma (talk to Moon, Dripps, Fillmann)
2. Issue your own. The Bourne's had a WONDERFUL graduation ceremony for Tim this last June. They printed a beautiful and very meaningful diploma. Most early homeschoolers did this.
3. There are private schools that support homeschoolers with curriculum and staff support. They will have a graduation ceremony and issue a diploma (talk to the Maughmers)
4. Take the GED. It is my understanding that you must wait for your birth year to graduate before receiving your diploma. So you can't take it when you're 12 and a get the diploma right away.
5. Go through a correspondence school.
6. The U of Nebraska offers a high school diploma, but it is expensive.
7. Enroll at Penn State as a provisional student. Maintain at least a C average for two semesters. PA will then award a high school diploma (I think this will come from your school district). Switch to being a degree-seeking student and continue on.

How much time does home education take?
Generally, elementary can probably finish before lunch; middle school till about 3; high school will probably require homework!

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