If
you are homeschooling teens, you may need to consider additional curriculum
materials. Most state grade level expectations are not on the same lines as the
educational requirements of passing the GED test. The GED is often described as
the hardest academic test out there.
If
you plan on your child earning a General Education Degree after homeschooling
is complete, you will need to ensure that you have the entire necessary
curriculum to get them through the test. It is a good idea to purchase a GED
practice test book as well as a GED study guide. These books will help you
prepare your teen to take the test successfully.
Not
all homeschooled children will need to take the GED. However, if your child
will not be earning a high school diploma through your school district, you
should consider it carefully. Most colleges will not allow admittance without a
high school diploma or GED. They do not allow student admissions based on
homeschooling records alone. The teen must show that they are academically
ready for the challenge which is best shown through earning the GED.
In
addition, many employers will not consider an applicant if they cannot show
successful completion of some type of secondary education. A parent’s word and
records is useless in these situations. If you cannot arrange for your child to
earn a high school diploma, you should prepare them to take the GED. It is the
key that unlocks their future.
This is an excerpt from the book How
to Home School Your Child: Developing a Well Trained Mind: Proven
Strategies for Unlocking Your Child’s Genius with Homeschooling by
Karina Bartlett
You can get the book on this link:
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