Yes, it is hard to argue with the cost of Penn Foster High School. However, the last time I checked the cost was $1495, but it does vary based on special "deals" that they might have going on.

I have corresponded with a number of students who were quite satisfied with their program.



Tom Nixon

Post edited by: Tom Nixon, at: 2008/04/04 21:18

Post edited by: Tom Nixon, at: 2008/04/06 00:21

One more information I need - and YOU ARE THE BEST to answer (IMHO).

Are there any Standardized Assessment programs for 8th grade?

Since I do not have any of my daughter's previous academic records (and it is almost impossible to request them from her previous schools), I am thinking of letting her go through some kind of Assessment, which will also serve as (an alternative) her 8th grade transcript. I checked with her and it seems she is happy to take such tests.

It will be helpful if the test can be administered locally or can proctored.

I am not aware of any tests that work in the manner you suggest that are standardized. However, most online high schools will be able to work with you.

I think the only problem might be if you were trying to prove she had some high school courses already. I think as long as you are looking for an entire high school education, it will be fine.

Having said that, pick a couple of the schools that are of interest to you and send them an email. You can do that right from this website if it is a featured school.

Questions?

Tom

You are partially right. I am trying to prove she had some courses already - but they are middle school (8th Grade), not High School.

The whole thing came up because most schools (or atleast those I contacted) are asking for some kind of documentary evidence that she had knowledge of 8th grade subjects.

Insight WA asked for 8th gr transcripts. They are ready to take even an unofficial one. Same case with Kent Virtual. When I tried to explain my situation, it is leading to more suspicions.

Since I do not have any such documentation, I am forced to create one - and fast. So, I am researching alternate assessment tests that can be taken quickly.

Let me ask a few folks and I will get back to you. It is a challenge, to be sure, but let's see if we can find a way to fix your problem. Please give me a few days.


Tom Nixon

I talked with a few homeschoolers and the general consensus seems to be to create your own transcripts. One book recommendation was "The Homeschooler's Guide to Portfolios and Transcripts."

You can find it here.

While this doesn't quite get you to where you want to be, it gets you closer.


Tom