High School Diploma Online with our homeschool program

In order to receive a homeschool high school diploma from The Southern Baptist Academy Homeschool Program, our homeschool students must show that they have completed a minimum of 19 credits of high school-level coursework. 23 Credits is the standard minimum recommendation for college-bound homeschool students.

By demonstrating that they have successfully completed our homeschool high school graduation requirements, homeschool students can earn a recognized high school diploma. There are a few ways to achieve this:

• If your child has previously attended a public or private institution, you are required to send The Southern Baptist Academy Homeschool Program an official transcript, complete with a signature and official school seal.
• If your homeschool student has previous enrollment in a home school program, you must send us a portfolio, thoroughly documenting the homeschool student’s grades, subjects, and attendance as well as provide examples of lessons, assignments, tests, quizzes, etc.

19 Standard Southern Baptist Academy Homeschool Program Graduation Requirements

• One credit will be awarded if 75% or more of the class is completed and the homeschool student receives a passing grade.
• Homeschool s tudents are not bound by any schedule. They are encouraged to work at their own pace throughout the year, according to their specific abilities and skill-level.
• We do not require foreign language courses for graduation. However, most college admissions departments look favorably upon students with exposure to at least one foreign language.
• Our Health and Physical Education courses require forty (40) hours of involvement in at least one organized sport as well as the completion of the online coursework provided. To receive credit for the year, you must demonstrate proof of the homeschool student’s participation in an organized sport of your choice by submitting a receipt of payment for said organized sport and a letter from a coach or instructor verifying their participation of at least forty (40) hours.

23 College Preparatory Southern Baptist Academy Homeschool Program Graduation Requirements

• One credit will be awarded if 75% or more of the class is completed and homeschool student receives a passing grade.
• Homeschool students have the ability to work at their own pace throughout the school year.
• A global language is required. Homeschool students must complete two (2) credits.
• Two (2) additional credits are needed for the elective requirement.
• The Health and Physical Education credit can be awarded by completing forty (40) hours of an organized sport. You must provide proof of the homeschool student’s enrollment and participation by submitting a receipt of payment for the organized sport, class, etc. and a letter from the instructor or coach noting their participation and completion of 40 hours.

The Southern Baptist Academy Homeschool Program Transcripts

Parents may obtain their homeschool students’ grades at any time. Documents requested and provided throughout the homeschool student’s current enrollment year will be labeled as an Official Transcript. They can be provided to homeschool parents after the school year has been completed or if the homeschool student has withdrawn from The Southern Baptist Academy Homeschool Program. A $32.00 transcript fee will be automatically charged.

Credits issued on a homeschool transcript can come from a variety of places.

• Home school portfolios encompassing the homeschool student’s work for the previous year, including grades, subjects, and attendance, as well as examples of lessons, assignments, tests, quizzes, etc.
• The Southern Baptist Academy Homeschool Program

The Southern Baptist Academy Homeschool Program Transcript Evaluations

Upon receiving the homeschool student’s official transcript, The Southern Baptist Academy Homeschool Program prepares an evaluation. The evaluation includes both the transferred credits and courses necessary for graduation that have yet to be completed. We will send you the evaluation and store a copy in your homeschool student’s permanent file.

We DO NOT accept any half-credit classes. Each completed and passing course will grant one (1) full credit.

The following transfer fees will be issued:

Note: It is important to provide our Registrar with an official transcript to ensure that your student stays on track throughout his or her high school career. If your student is previously enrolled in a homeschool program, check your state laws regarding curriculum standards and requirements.

If you should have any questions or concerns, please contact Member Services by email at MemberServices@TheSouthernBaptistAcademy.org.