Student Handbook

• Religion – One for each year in attendance

(involvement in your local church can count as your Religion course)

• English – 4 credits
• Social Science – 3 credits, of which one must be U.S. History.
• Mathematics – 3 credits, including one credit of Algebra and one credit of Geometry
• Science – 3 credits
• Physical Education – 2 credits
• Computer Competencies – 1 credit
• Health – ½ credit
• Fine Arts – 1 credit
• Electives – 11/2 credits

TOTAL = 22 credits

FIRST-/SECOND-YEAR STUDENT

Religion

English

Pre-Algebra or Algebra or Geometry

Environmental Science or Biology

Physical Education

World History

Freshman Seminar/Keyboarding Computer Competencies

Health

Elective(s)

JUNIOR/SENIOR

Religion

English

Algebra II, Geometry, Advanced Math, Calculus

Chemistry, or Chemistry in the Community, Physics, or Forensic Science

American History or Government

Spanish I or Spanish II

German I or German II

Elective(s)

Pennsylvania homeschoolers need to earn a minimum of 15 credits to graduate high school, including:

• Four years of English
• Three years each of math, science, and social studies
• Two years of arts and humanities
• Six additional credits of electives

Although all subjects are to be covered, they may not be taught every year. Homeschoolers can also earn a Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma by passing a high school equivalency test or completing 30 college-level credits from an accredited postsecondary institution.

Parents of high school students must keep a log to demonstrate that the home education program provided a minimum of either (1) 180 days of instruction or (2) 990 hours per year at the secondary level (grades 7–12). See 24 P.S. § 13-1327.1(c). A parent, guardian, or legal custodian with a high school diploma or equivalent must supervise the program and present a log of days or hours to a supervisor. Homeschool Companion can be that supervisor.

Although parents track most attendance, Homeschool Companion Virtual High School expects students to meet all scheduled appointments. Tardiness will be managed in the classroom. Students are tardy if they enter the virtual room after the class starts (beware of time differences--all classes are scheduled in EST).

 The virtual high school prohibits unauthorized photographs and audio or video recordings using cell phones, PDAs, laptops, or other recording devices during class. Recording or using various media devices may only occur when authorized by the teacher for participation in the educational process.

 There is a one-time $75 registration fee for the yearbook, transcripts, administrative services, and insurance. Each course costs $70/month ($700/year)—Additional charges may be added for Biology and Chemistry labs.

Families are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks and student supplies. Invoices for purchased courses will be emailed as a reminder when necessary. We do everything we can to keep the tuition affordable.

Financial aid is available for families willing to have a virtual meeting with our treasurer and assistant principal to provide your personal tax information and any other information concerning the financial hardships you may be experiencing.  

 ART

Crafts--1 Credit: Jennings, V 

Creative Card Making--1/4 Credit   Harman, G  

Drawing Anime--1/4 Credit    Jackson, A   

CAREERS

Tutoring neuro-diverse students--1 Credit  Laughlin, F   

Career Exploration Careers--TBA             

English

British Literature/Culture--1 Credit   Jennings, V 

Creative Writing, & Publishing--1 Credit   Jennings, V 

Exploring Poetry--1 Credit    Jennings, V 

Freshman English--1 Credit    Jennings, V 

U.S. Literature/Culture--1 Credit   Jennings, V 

EXECUTIVE SKILLS

College Prep/Trade school school Life 101  Dye, C    

HISTORY

British History & Culture--1 Credit   Jennings, V  

Jennings, V   U.S. Government–½ Credit  Jennings, V  

Jennings, V   U.S. History--1 Credit   Jennings, V  

Jennings, V   World History--1 Credit   Jennings, V  

LANGUAGES

German 1--1 Credit     Harman, G  

Harman, G   German 2--1 Credit   Harman, G  

Spanish for Native Speakers--1 Credit  Laughlin, F  

Laughlin. F   Spanish I, Novice--1 Credit  Laughlin, F  

Laughlin, F   Spanish II--1 Credit   Laughlin, F  

MATH

6/7 Math--1 Credit     Dye. C        

7/8 Math--1 Credit     Dye. C        

Algebra 1/2--1 Credit     Gamblin, R  

Math Placement Tests    Gamblin, R  

Algebra 1--1 Credit     Gamblin, R  

Algebra 2--1 Credit     Gamblin, R  

Geometry--1 Credit     Gamblin, R  

Pre-Calculus--1 Credit    Gamblin, R  

Calculus–1 Credit     Harman, G  

MUSIC

Music Appreciation--1 Credit    Dye, C         

Flute--1/2 Credit     Dye, C

Piano--1/2 Credit     Dye, C

Oboe--1/2 Credit     Jackson, A  

Voice--1/2 Credit     Jackson, A  

Composition--1 Credit     Jackson, A  

Song Writing--1 Credit    Jackson, A  

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE GROUP

Ensemble--½ credit   

Choir--½ credit   

RELIGION

Christian Denominations--1 Credit   Jennings, V  

Disciple to Disciple Maker 2nd Sem--1/2 Credit   Laughlin, F 

Follower to Disciple 1st Sem--1/2 Credit  Laughlin, F 

Following Jesus--1 Credit    Jennings, V  

Leadership Class–Adulting 101–1 Credit  Jennings, V  

World Religions--1 Credit    Jennings, V

TECHNOLOGY

Exploring A.I.–½ Credit    Jennings, V 

Tech Tools for Teachers    Jennings, V 

ELECTIVES

Publications/Yearbook--½ credit

Drama--½ credit