Homeschool of America Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
Homeschooling has recently gained a lot of popularity, there are many
parents that do not understand or are unfamiliar with how homeschooling
works. For your convenience we have listed some of the most frequently
asked questions to help you understand the program better. If there
are any additional questions that are not answered here please do not
hesitate to contact us at 800-748-5327
and one of our representatives will be happy to help you.
DO HOME EDUCATION STUDENTS HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITY AS PUBLIC AND NONPUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
TO ENTER A COLLEGE OF THEIR CHOICE?
Yes, depending on the student's qualifications and the admission requirements of the postsecondary institution. In order to understand the specific admission requirements of a postsecondary institution, home educators should directly contact the admissions office of the institution in which they have an interest and ask what are the specific admissions requirements for homeschoolers. Each college has their own admissions requirements for homeschoolers.
For example, below you will find the Dallas County Community College General Admissions Policy and admissions requirements for First Time Students. (This information was accessed on 11/19/2012.)
https://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/admiss/admiss.cfm?loc=econ
https://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/admiss/freshmen.cfm
NOTE: The admissions requirements for First Time Students includes the admissions requirements for "homeschooled" students.
EXAMPLE OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADMISSIONS POLICY
Dallas County Community College General Admissions Policy
The college's open door admissions policy ensures that every person who can benefit from higher education has the opportunity to enroll. Students admitted are automatically admitted to the seven colleges of the Dallas County Community College District composed of Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland colleges. Admitted students may take courses at any of the colleges under certain conditions.
First Time Students
You may apply as a beginning freshman if you meet one of these standards:
- You are a graduate of an accredited high school.
- You are a graduate of an unaccredited high school and are 18 years of age or older.
- You earned an International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD)
- You earned a General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
- You are at least 18 years of age and do not have a diploma or G.E.D (may be admitted by individual approval).
If you are under the age of 18, are no longer enrolled in high school of any kind and do not have a diploma or a G.E.D., you may be admitted by one of the following:
- A written recommendation of the principal or superintendent of the last high school you attended, or
- Show results indicating you have the ability to benefit from the college's programs through performance on an assessment test associated with the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) program. These tests are the ACCUPLACER, ASSET, COMPASS, or Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA). ACCUPLACER and ASSET are available at the college.
If you are 16, did not graduate from an accredited school, but did graduate from a non-accredited high school, or were schooled in a non-traditional setting (i.e., home-schooled), you may be admitted if you meet all of the following conditions:
- Present a written recommendation of the principal or superintendent of the last school you attended, or TSI approved test results indicating you have the ability to benefit from the college's programs; and
- Present a notarized record of the high school equivalent work completed and the date of successful completion; and
- Complete the enrollment agreement noting you understand and accept that academic freedom and the collegiate environment is supported in all courses within the college and
- Agree to limitations on conditions of admission established by the college.
After you are admitted, but prior to registration, you must have test scores on file from a TSI approved test, and an official high school transcript that you have earned within the last five years.
NOTE: DCCCD students who are applying for financial aid must select an eligible program of study prior to the first disbursement of financial aid. To select an eligible degree or certificate program, please log on to eConnect and visit FA Program Selection at https://eConnect.dcccd.edu/eConnect/eConnect.
WHO CAN I SPEAK TO IF I HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
Simply call toll-free 1-800-748-5327 and a Curriculum Advisor will be able to assist
you with any questions you may have.
HOW CAN I BUY YOUR CURRICULUM?
Ordering is easy. You may order online, by phone
by calling 1-800-748-5327, or by mail (
download printable order form here).
WHAT CURRICULUM STANDARDS ARE USED BY HOMESCHOOL OF AMERICA CURRICULUM?
Homeschool of America Curriculum's high school completion programs are
based upon and adhere to established standards for secondary-level academic
content. All online courses are based on the State of Florida Department
of Education's Sunshine State Standards for secondary education which
are derived from national standards for high school education.
IS HOMESCHOOL OF AMERICA's CURRICULUM, ACCREDITED?
Accreditation is a voluntary method of quality assurance in order to ensure that
(schools) meet a set of educational standards. Homeschool of America Curriculum
is a high quality curriculum publisher and a resource/support center for homeschooling
families. Homeschool of America Curriculum is not a school, and therefore, accreditation
does not apply.
HOW MUCH DOES THE CURRICULUM COST?
Please click on our Ordering Information web
page to see our affordable curriculum packages.
DO YOU HAVE A MONEY BACK GUARANTEE?
Yes. Homeschool of America Curriculum will refund your money in full
if you are not completely satisfied with your high school curriculum
package. If for any reason you wish to cancel your order within sixty
(60) calendar days after your date of purchase you will receive a full
refund.
WHAT AGE GROUP IS THE HOMESCHOOL OF AMERICA CURRICULUM FOR?
Our online high school curriculum packages are designed and intended for students
between the ages of 13 and 18 whereby the parent teaches the child at home. If you
are over the age of 18 and wish to purchase a curriculum package you may do so.
However, if you are over the age of 18 and are purchasing our curriculum to apply
as a homeschooled graduate at a post-secondary institution, prior to purchase, please
confirm with your local school district that you qualify to meet the homeschooling
requirements in your state.
DOES HOMESCHOOL OF AMERICA CURRICULUM PROVIDE GRADING SERVICES?
With our curriculum packages you do not have to grade coursework. Our
Homeschool Program Online will automatically grade your child's coursework
and provide you with a grade for the completed course(s). We will also
provide answer keys, which parents can access online through a parent
username and parent password.
WHAT DOES A DIPLOMA MEAN?
In general, a diploma is a certificate by which a person or organization certifies
that the person named on the diploma has successfully completed a program of study.
A high school diploma certifies that a student has successfully completed a program
of secondary education.
WHO MUST SIGN THE DIPLOMA?
Because the diploma attests to the fact that the student finished his/her
high school program, it should be signed by someone who exercised authority
over the student's high school program and who has verified that the
student successfully completed the program. In the case of a homeschooled
student, the parent is generally the appropriate person to sign. The
home is the actual school of record.
CAN A PARENT SIGN A DIPLOMA EVEN IF HE/SHE DID NOT PERSONALLY TEACH ALL THE
CLASSES?
Yes. For a homeschooled student, the parent signs the student's high
school diploma. Only the parent knows if the student truly accomplished
what the parent required. Even if persons outside the family taught the
student, the parent will still know if the student accomplished what
was required in the class.
CAN MORE THAN ONE PERSON SIGN THE DIPLOMA?
Yes. There may be several people equally qualified to sign the diploma, such as
both parents, in the case of a homeschooler. Additionally, other persons can sign
the diploma as witnesses to verify the fact that the diploma was issued, but this
is not essential.
HOW CAN I ORDER A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND TRANSCRIPT?
We will provide the parent with a transcript record of all courses successfully
completed, using Homeschool of America Curriculum materials, which includes the
results of tests and assessments FREE OF CHARGE. The parent may print a transcript
directly from our online program. The parent can also order a high school diploma
from the HSLDA Store at
http://www.nexternal.com/hslda/high-school-c8.aspx Their main web site is:
www.hslda.org
WHAT IS A HOMESCHOOL PORTFOLIO?
A home school portfolio is required by most states, in order to document
what type of curriculum was taught during the year, tests that were taken,
projects and assignments, field trips and any other activities that contributed
to the child's education. Our Teacher Guide provides you with a full
set of easy-to-follow instructions on how to create and maintain a student
portfolio.
