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Updated May 8, 2020
Homeschool transcripts are one of many ways homeschoolers record grades. This important part of homeschool record-keeping generally falls on parents. Making a homeschool transcript for any age is easy when you use a printable homeschool transcript template.
A simple homeschool transcript template helps you see what information you need to keep track of and how to organize it. Click on the image of the transcript you want to use, then download, edit, and print when it's complete. Check out the handy troubleshooting guide if you need help getting the PDF templates.
Elementary homeschool transcripts aren't usually necessary, but they can help you keep your child's education on track. In some instances, you may be asked to provide a transcript to your local public school district as a way of showing your proposed curriculum. This template includes room to list subjects or courses and final grades for three different grade levels. Print one copy for grades K-2 and one copy for grades 3-5.
If you use an online homeschooling program, they may offer transcript services, otherwise you'll need to create one yourself. This middle school homeschool template includes room to add in courses and grades for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
Part of learning to prep for college when homeschooling is understanding what college admissions offices will require of you. In most cases you'll need to provide your homeschool diploma and an official copy of your transcripts. This template is set up so you can organize it by grade level, by year, or by subject. There's also room to add in extra-curricular activities and a summary of GPAs and credit hours each year and for high school as a whole.
Homeschool transcripts serve as a way to show what courses your child has taken and completed during their home education. Most often homeschool transcripts are only a necessity for high school students. Even for students who don't plan to attend college, employers or trade schools may also ask for high school transcripts.
There is no standard or required format for homeschool transcripts, but most colleges and employers will expect to see specific information.
While each of the printable templates are geared toward a specific age group, you can use any of them for any age group. Choose the template that best fits your homeschool environment. You can print the template and fill in information by hand as you go. At the end of the year, you'll want to put the written information into an online format so it looks more professional. You can also save the template and update it directly on your computer.
