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Fine Arts High School Credit
Fine Arts High School Credit

If your kid plays an instrument, fine arts credits are easy to put on the transcript. Weekly music lessons, daily practice, and the occasional recital add up to many credit-worthy hours. Even if your kid is just enjoying it for a hobby, the college fine arts requirement is usually quite manageable.

But for that kid who is NOT musical those fine arts credits can be more of a challenge to figure out. Some ideas (and can be achieved over the summer months) include…

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HomeschoolHeather O'Mearahighschool, college prep, college credits, fine arts
Homeschooling: Highschool Electives
Homeschooling: Highschool Electives

High school electives do NOT have to be daunting. Find something your child WANTS to spend time learning about and dive in. Look for online classes or those available through the community (community colleges are a great resource, too); find a friend or relative who has the skills/career that aligns with what your student is interested in and ask for some OJT or even an apprenticeship!

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HomeschoolHeather O'Mearahighschool, electives, life skills, learning