High School Transcripts

In the past, I have used a program called Homeschool Tracker (HST) to create my high school transcripts.  I never had any problem with colleges accepting the transcripts I generated with this software. Although HST creates nice transcripts, it isn't a transcript-only service, and the software I used years ago is not for sale or supported by the company any more.  They now offer a yearly subscription for a cloud online service which does just about the same exact thing and is much more expensive than the original software.  If you want a place to keep all your records, including lesson plans, attendance, reading lists, etc. and a transcript generator, then HST may be the right thing for you.  I have decided to discontinue the HST online service because I don't use many of its features, so it's not worth the price.

A more affordable online option I found recently is HSLDA's new (to me) transcript service.  It costs $12 for members per year, per student, and $16 for non-members.  

A good resource for making your own transcripts at home is Transcripts Made Easy by Jan Bloom.

Dual Enrollement - How To

Both of our older children dual enrolled before being admitted to university here in Florida.  We had a good experience each time and plan to do this again with our younger daughters as well.  

To dual enroll at our county's community college (HCC), a student must have a 3.0 GPA and have taken the SAT/ACT.  The requirements on test scores vary depending on the classes they want to take.  So, for MAC 1105 the SAT math score must be equal or greater than 510.  In Florida, you are allowed to take nine credit hours per semester, which may be up to three classes.  They started out taking one class in the summer, and by the Spring semester in their senior year, they were taking the full nine credits.

Current test score requirements in Hillsborough County (HCC)










Some of the benefits of dual enrollment for our children as homeschoolers:

• Double credit for classes - high school and college
• Free college classes, although not free textbooks for homeschoolers
• Experience in a classroom environment with hard deadlines and multiple teachers
• Coming into college with these credits creates flexibility when deciding which classes to take
• May allow for early graduation from college
• May help with deciding on a career, less time wasted doing so after high school
• Opportunity to start accumulating college credit and building a solid GPA
• Dual enrollment experience adds value to high school transcript 

You should submit your application and paperwork at least thirty days in advance of the beginning of registration for the upcoming term.

Contact - Nancy - Very nice on the phone, (813) 253-7121 or (813) 253-7062

Email -  dualenrollment@hccfl.edu

Important Links

For Florida high school transcripts: Statewide Course Numbering System
To search the latest Florida statutes
Steps to apply in Hillsborough County
Course equivalency list
Find links to forms here: Dual Enrollement - HCC
Steps to apply (HCC)