CHASE SC
Christian Homeschooler's Association of South Eastern South Carolina
PO Box 58
Ruffin, SC 29475
843-866-7208
CHASESC@chasesc.com
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days to June 30th, 2004, the school year end for CHASE SC.
All homeschoolers, and home schools should consult their attorney, or HSLDA for all legal matters.
Questions About Diplomas
What is a diploma?
Is a homeschool diploma legal?
What is a homeschool diploma?
Who issues a homeschool diploma?
When should we issue our child's diploma?
Will my child need a diploma to get into college?
Why issue a homeschool diploma?
What about a high school graduation ceremony?
Links with Information About Homeschool Diploma Issues
What is a diploma?
Dictionary A
diploma 1. A document given by an educational institution conferring a degree or certifying the successful completion of a course of study. 2. a document conferring some honor or privilege.
Dictionary B
diploma - A document signed by competent authority, conferring some power, privilege, or honor, as that given to graduates of colleges and universities upon completion of graduation requirements; an official document.
Is a homeschool diploma legal?
Yes, in South Carolina it is. If you homeschool under 59-65-40, 59-65-45, or 59-65-47, the parent-teacher will issue the high school diploma if one is awarded. Some associations may issue one for you; however, this is one of the parent-teacher's rights and responsibilities. Nowhere in SC Law is there a provision that anyone other than the parent-teacher must award the high school graduate their diploma.
What is a homeschool diploma?
It's a document that is awarded by the homeschooling parents or parent-teacher that indicates the successful completion of your homeschool's course of study.
Who issues a homeschool diploma?
The parent-teacher will issue the high school diploma if one is awarded. Some associations may issue one for you; however, this is one of the parent-teacher's rights and responsibilities.
When should we issue our child's diploma?
A high school diploma should be issued when your homeschool's course of study has been successfully completed. You must teach and complete the requirements of 59-65-40, 59-65-45, or 59-65-47; however, your course of study may be significantly more. If your child is college bound you and he/she should consult several colleges that they are interested in to see what their minimum requirements are. You may also choose to complete the SC Public School Requirements, but you are not required to do so.
Will my child need a diploma to get into college?
Some colleges and even some employers may want a copy of the high school diploma to put in your child's file (generally a statement that you were homeschooled will be sufficient); however the transcript and the student's scores will be the primary concern of most colleges looking at a homeschooled student for entrance into their college.
Why issue a homeschool diploma?
Your child/ren has made a significant accomplishment in their life and homeschool, they should be recognized for their accomplishment.
What about a high school graduation ceremony?
There are lots of ways to participate in a high school graduation ceremony. You can check with your local support group, or SCHEA (the state support group) to see if they are having one. You can volunteer to coordinate one if there's not one already set up. Additionally, you could have your church and pastor recognize your graduate during the Sunday worship service. You and your spouse could award it to them during the service or ask the pastor to award the diploma to the graduate. If a small intimate family celebration is what you are looking for, then send out invitations to your family and friends and host a pot luck dinner and celebration party for the graduate.
Links with Information About Homeschool Diploma Issues
http://www.home-ed-magazine.com
http://www.homeschooloasis.com/art_diploma_question.htm
http://www.homeschoolzone.com/hsz/cohen5.htm
http://www.homeschoolzone.com/hsz/callihan1.htm
http://www.homeschool.com
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Be Prepared, Evaluations, Assessments, Report Cards, Planners, Goal Sheets, Sample Letters, Transcripts, High School Course Credit & Syllabus, Diplomas, Journals, Logs, Checklists, Traveling Through Time Timelines, Other Helps for the Homeschool (Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies), Postcards, and Getting Organized in Your Home are the categories you can choose from.
Q. Can you provide other forms on your web site?
A. As time permits, we would be happy to serve you with as many forms as we can. Please email us and let us know what you'd like to see, CHASESC@chasesc.com.
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