As a homeschooler in the state of Arkansas there are no required courses your student must complete in order for you to issue your student a high school diploma. You, as the parent, are the authority on your student’s high school education, and you get to decide when their high school education is complete and they have earned their High School Diploma.

Even though homeschoolers have complete freedom over their student’s high school education, we have found most parents want a little extra guidance in planning their high school years. Therefore, Home Ed has put together two different tracks that you have the option to follow for your high school planning.

Traditional Track

If you would like to follow a more traditional path, this track aligns with most of the Arkansas Department of Education Graduation Requirements for students in Public School. (See the exact requirements from the state in the graphic at the bottom of this page)

Home Ed highly recommends the Traditional Track for any student that plans to pursue a 4-year post-high school education and/or apply for college scholarships.

Flex Track

The Flex Track is ideal for students that desire more flexibility and freedom in the types of high school classes they want to take.

Students complete 22 High School Credits. There are no specific types of credits required, but all 22 credits should be high school level credits. We do encourage at least 2 credits for each core class area: English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. But the rest of the courses/credits can be in the areas of Career Preparation, Personal Interest Courses, and/or Electives.

Additional Information Regarding High School Planning

• It is the parent’s responsibility to research their student’s post-high school plans to ensure the high school education they are providing will best suit their student’s post-high school goals.

• Any student is eligible to apply for the Arkansas Honor Society. Arkansas Education Alliance inducts students into the Honor Society.; they require students to have a minimum 3.5 GPA and a high score on a standardized test (there are several tests that are accepted). Details about the Honor Society and an application can be found on the Arkansas Education Alliance website. Students that get inducted into the Honor Society will be identified on graduation with a notation in the program as well as cords they can choose to purchase and wear during graduation.

• If your student has significant learning challenges and is not able to complete high school level credits, email homeedonline@gmail.com. There is an option for you to get your student a Certificate of Completion instead of a Diploma to put inside the diploma holder which can be awarded on graduation day.

Arkansas PUBLIC SCHOOL - High School Graduation Requirements

There are NO specific graduation requirements for Arkansas Homeschoolers.