the secondary years in PA

I was asked,

When are the secondary years? Answer 7-12

At the secondary school level, the following courses shall be taught:

English, to include language, literature, speech and composition;

science;

geography;

social studies, to include civics, world history, history of the US and Pennsylvania;

mathematics, to include general mathematics, algebra and geometry;

art;

music;

physical education;

health and safety education, including regular and continuous instruction in the
dangers and prevention of fires.

Such courses of study may include, at the discretion of the supervisor of the home education program, economics; biology; chemistry; foreign languages; trigonometry; or other age-appropriate courses as contained in Chapter 5 (Curriculum Requirements) of the State Board of Education.


So, what needs to be done for grades 9-12?

(d) The following minimum courses in grades nine through twelve are established as a requirement for graduation in a home education program:

(1) Four years of English.
(2) Three years of mathematics.
(3) Three years of science.
(4) Three years of social studies.
(5) Two years of arts and the humanities.

Total 15 per the law. You will have more, see below.


HSLDA says: total credits would be
20-22 general, 24-28 college prep, 26-30 Rigorous

Transcript - a record of the courses completed


Homeschooling high school can be more rewarding than the elementary years since your student can be more independent and select courses not available in a brick and mortar public school.
Courses on the transcript can include driver training, work experience and college classes as well as a typical high school class at home.