As a homeschooling parent, making a transcript for your student is a daunting task. Our High School Transcript for Homeschools makes this easier for you! But you still might have questions. Here is a thorough (but not exhaustive) list of answers to some of the questions you might have. General Information Should I include my […]
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A homeschool graduation can be unique and quirky, formal and traditional, or anywhere in between! To help you get started, here are a few elements common to many commencement ceremonies. Pre-Ceremony Slideshow or Musical Performance The 5-10 minutes before the graduation starts is an opportunity to more fully celebrate your students. A slideshow of your
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Planning a graduation can be a big project – even if it’s for a single student. But bringing together a large group of homeschoolers (by which we mean about 10 or more) comes with a “special” set of challenges! You’ll encounter diverse expectations on everything from cost to cake flavor. You’ll explore the limits of
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We have a new, American supplier for our Caps and Gowns. We’ve made this change for both moral and practical reasons, and I’d like to explain how I reached this decision and how it may affect your purchases from us! Our previous regalia supplier provided a beautiful product at a good price. Quality is very
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Most of our modern graduation traditions come from customs established in the European universities of the Middle Ages. If you’ve ever wondered why we roll diplomas, wear graduation gowns, don (and toss) mortarboard caps, and play Pomp and Circumstance, this article will satisfy your curiosity. Since the start of the Western university system in the 1200s,
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You’ve given your heart to homeschooling your child, and despite the challenges and setbacks they’re on the verge of graduating from high school. You want to share the joy of the milestone with your family and friends, but where to start? How do you capture the many triumphs and sorrows, challenges and accomplishments? A graduation
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Sizing your cap and gown can be a bit daunting, since it’s not something you do every day! The good news is that graduation gowns are usually very forgiving. Unlike a tailored suit or a wedding dress, they’re designed to have a lot of extra room to create a flowing or billowing look. This gives
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In short: If you’re a school administrator (homeschool parent) following your state’s laws, welcome! But if you’re a student trying to order a diploma for yourself, sorry – we can’t help you. The legitimacy of a diploma depends on where it’s coming from. If you’re the administrator of a legal school or home school, and
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As a homeschooler, you’re probably used to increased scrutiny from family or friends who question your lifestyle and educational choices. So when it’s time to announce to the world that your child is graduating, you might feel some pressure to get it perfect! While that scrutiny isn’t necessarily a good thing, we do want to
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Do you ever wonder what it will be like to be done homeschooling? The question might have crossed my mind a couple of times over the last 15 or 16 years, but I never dwelt on it — I didn’t have time! My life was crammed with the “side-effects” of homeschooling — musical instruments, field
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Honor your child’s achievement with a beautiful, custom certificate – available for Foundations, Essentials, and Challenge A-IV.
