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High school supervisors can issue state-recognized diplomas upon fulfilling state credit requirements across grades 9–12. Secondary programs must document 180 days or 990 hours of instruction.
High school supervisors can issue state-recognized diplomas upon fulfilling state credit requirements across grades 9–12. Secondary programs must document 180 days or 990 hours of instruction.
Ways for Homeschoolers to Complete High School in PA
Homeschool students in Pennsylvania have several pathways to signify completion of high school:
Supervisor-Issued Diploma: The student's homeschool supervisor can issue a diploma.
GED/HiSET: Obtaining a General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) certificate.
Diploma through a Diploma-Granting Institution: Earning a diploma from an institution licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
30 College Credits: Completing 30 college credits will qualify a student to receive a diploma issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education upon completion and request.
Credit Calculation: 1 Credit = 120 hours of learning (0.5 credit = 60 hours; 0.25 credit = 30 hours). Electives (sports, community service, arts, job experience) can be added beyond base requirements.
Credit Calculation: 1 Credit = 120 hours of learning (0.5 credit = 60 hours; 0.25 credit = 30 hours). Electives (sports, community service, arts, job experience) can be added beyond base requirements.
Optional Service: While you may create high school transcripts manually using standard documents, third-party online transcript generators like FastTranscripts.com are widely recommended to streamline record-keeping.
Benefits: Automatically calculates cumulative GPAs, audits credit distribution against college entrance standards, and provides official electronic delivery options to colleges and trade schools.
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