How To Earn a High School Diploma at home by age 16
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Know your state's high school graduation guidelines. This is essential if you want to earn a high school diploma by age 16. These guidelines will give you a list of required subjects that need to be completed to qualify for a high school diploma, such as a series of history, math, English, science, language and electives classes. - 2
Apply afterschool work toward high school credit. Depending on the state you reside in, you may be able to use work-related time for high school credit. Check with your local superintendent's regulation to see if this is allowed. - 3
Work on next year's work. One way to earn a high school diploma by age 16 is to study year round. When the child is done with his assigned work for the year, give him 2 weeks off of all homework as a reward. Continue next year's work from that point on. Don't wait until high school to begin this. Use this method as soon as you begin homeschooling. - 4
Continue courses in the summer. The workload does not have to be as heavy as it is during the school year. Classes in math and English should be continued through the summer. If you teach these subjects every day normally, then reduce them to 1 or 2 days per week. This not only increases their educational level but also keeps facts fresh in their mind. There will be less need for review when the new school year begins. - 5
Get a letter from your local superintendent stating that you have abided by your state's high school graduation requirements. This letter will help when putting together your child's portfolio for college. You will need to provide your own high school diploma to your 16 year old, because most states do not provide them to homeschooled students. There are various companies from which you can purchase a diploma that exemplify your home "school." One such online company is Home School Diploma.com.
