High School Resources

Nuts and Bolts

• Community Based Learning Opportunities
  Extend your homeschooling to real-life learning opportunities. Most of these listings are for high schoolers in Maryland, but you'll occasionally find some national posts and announcements for younger kids.

• Homeschool-High School Graduation NEW
  Ideas for making the day special for your homeschool senior.

• Do Homeschoolers Need to Learn Algebra NEW
  Why you shouldn't skip algebra and resources for the non-math family.

• Homeschool graduation requirements
  Get the facts on what your child most do in order to earn a high school - homeschool diploma.
• Granting homeschool grades
  Handy tips on parent-issued grades.
• Calculating GPA
  It's a pretty simple formula to follow. See how it works here.
• Reviewing Beyond the Compulsory School Age
  Do you need to continue to review with the county after your child turns 16?

High School Testing

• Online Career Counseling for Homeschoolers NEW
  Helping your high schooler figure out what they want to do with their future just got easier. Take an online skills and interest inventory and get a personalized 20-page report that can help your teen plan their future career.
• Changes Coming to AP Exams NEW
  Find out about significant changes happening with various AP exams over the next few years.

• Advanced Placement Tests
  Qualify the quality of your parent-instruction by having your child take an AP test - and earn credit for college.

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• Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations
• Homeschooling: The Teen Years: Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 13- to 18- Year-Old (Prima Home Learning Library)

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• Taking the PSAT and SAT exams
  Students of any age may sign up to take the SAT. Find out about deadlines and details.

High School Extras

• Homeschoolers in high school sports
  Can homeschoolers participate in high school public school sports teams?
• MVA, Learner's Permits, and Homeschoolers
  Meeting the MVA's school attendance requirement before you can get a learner's permit for you new teen driver.
• Work Permits for Homeschoolers
  How can sign a work permit for your 14-18 year old homeschooler?