Homeschooling high school can feel intimidating, but you are far more prepared than you think - and so is your student. 

Today’s homeschool families have access to an incredible variety of curriculum options, including self‑paced instructional videos, co‑op classes, and fully online courses. With these tools, your student can build a strong academic foundation while learning at a pace and depth that fits their needs.

High school at home is completely doable.  You can make it rich, flexible, and full of opportunity.

HSLDA - Creating a High School Plan: hslda.org/post/creating-my-teens-high-school-plan

HSLDA - HS Course Types: hslda.org/post/online-co-op-tutorial-which-high-school-courses-are-right-for-my-teen

Dual enrollment

Dual enrollment is an excellent option for high school students who are ready to take college‑level courses while still completing their homeschool requirements. These classes allow students to earn high school and college credit at the same time, often at a reduced cost. There are many programs to choose from. Below are just a few examples.

All three institutions listed below are regionally accredited, a designation that provides greater ease in transferring credits to other colleges and universities.

Purdue Transfer Credit Guide

If your student plans to apply to Purdue University, it’s helpful to know in advance which dual‑enrollment or college courses will transfer. 

Purdue maintains a searchable database where you can look up courses from many institutions to see how they transfer into Purdue degree programs. This tool makes planning dual‑enrollment choices much easier.

https://sswis.mypurdue.purdue.edu/PurdueStudentSS/transferCreditCourseGuide/

CLEP & AP: Earning College Credit in High School

Many homeschool families appreciate the flexibility of earning college credit through CLEP or AP exams. Both are offered through the College Board, and both can help students save time and money while demonstrating academic readiness.

CLEP (College Level Examination Program)

CLEP exams allow students to earn college credit by demonstrating mastery of a subject. They are an excellent option for independent learners, strong readers, and students who prefer self‑paced study.

How to Prepare for CLEP

Students can build a strong foundation using:

• Solid curriculum (such as BJU Press or similar)

• CLEP prep books (REA is a popular choice with practice tests)

• AP review videos online (YouTube is a great source)

While AP and CLEP are different programs, both are run by the College Board, and many AP teachers online provide excellent content that aligns closely with CLEP exam topics.

How to Reduce CLEP Cost with Modern States

Modern States offers free online courses that prepare students for CLEP exams. When students complete the course quizzes and the final test, Modern States will provide a voucher to cover the College Board CLEP exam fee through their “Freshman Year for Free” program. 

While these courses are a great course review, many student will benefit from combining them with resources outlined above. Note that if a student is using an outside curriculum, watching the Modern States videos - which may be redundant - are not a requirement for quiz and test taking.

Website: modernstates.org

Where to Take CLEP Exams

The Ivy Tech Testing Center is a convenient and reliable Lafayette location for CLEP testing.

To test at Ivy Tech:

1. Create a free Ivy Tech account (required to be in their system).

2. Schedule your exam online during any open testing hours.

3. Pay the nominal proctor fee charged by Ivy Tech.

4. Bring your CLEP registration ticket on test day.

CLEP exams can be scheduled at your convenience - no fixed calendar.

AP (Advanced Placement)

AP courses are another way to earn college credit. 

HSLDA has a detailed page thoroughly explaining Advanced Placement: hslda.org/post/ap-exams-and-ap-courses