What kind of grading system do you use for homeschooling?

Question

i homeschool my children but if i wanted my kids to go back to normal school how do i show the other schools the grades? like do i have to show it to them like they do? A in Math B in Literature? or just show them all the work and they evaluate it?

Answer 1

They go by age in our school district.  

We have immigrants who come into the system who cannot speak English.  They assign the students by age and birthdates.

I would think that a home educated student would get the same consideration.  I know that if I decided to send our home school student to the public school I would raise a little dust around there if we were not treated equally.

Answer 2

I think this varies from state to state and district to district.

The above answer is rather flip and I do not think correct.

I believe some areas will test for placement others will accept either detailed transcripts or a portfolio of work or combination of both or even all three of the above.

They would not, as the above poster states, "start at the bottom!"

I know a lot of families who homeschooled through middle school but then the kids attended PS for high school.  No problems.

I know a particular student who returned to PS.  The guidance counselor asked about the kid's curriculum.  A Beka was the answer.  The response? Ah! No problem.

Answer 3

You can grade however you want unless your state law requires differently.  In High School its a good idea to follow traditional grading methods for transcript purposes, before High School its up to you.  

Typically

90% or better = A

80%-89% = B

70%-79% = C

60%-69% = D

Below 60% = F

Most of time, if the child is below High School level when they go back, they will just be tested for grade placement, or if you have them take standardized tests every year the school may place them according to that.  Many school districts will just put them in the grade you say they are, and then move them *if* problems arise with that placement.

Answer 4

Thrice Blessed gave an excellent answer, to which I only can add one thing: parents tend to hold their kids to a higher standard than do classroom teachers.  So, don't be too tough when you assign grades.  :)

Answer 5

sorry there's no such thing.. they will be started at the bottom and work their way up...  

if they don't show aptitude then they'll be dropped to a lower grade.

Answer 6

I know you'll never believe me but:

A+ 99-100

A   96-98

A-  94-95

B+ 91-93

B   88-90

B-  85-87

C+ 82-84

C   79-81

C-  77-78

D+ 74-76

D   70-73

F   0-69

I've gotta a B+ average

edit:

This is the school's grading system

Answer 7

I'm confused.  You post as a HS'ing parent in this question, but as a student in your next question.  Which are you IRL?

Most likely, when HS'ed students enter the public school system, they are given placement tests to see where they fall within the school's curriculum.  Grades *may* be important, but it's unlikely.  What's more important is a portfolio of work, the scope & sequences of any courses used, and a list of what classes have been taken.

Answer 8

You just test with a standardized placement test if you want them back in.