What counts as a high school credit? Discover how to accurately track and award credits, develop a standout transcript, and avoid under-crediting your homeschooler’s efforts—all while preparing for college or career success.
🎙️ Episode Title:
“Credits Are the Currency of High School—Here’s How to Make Every Hour Count”
📝 Show Notes:
If you’ve ever wondered, “How many hours = one high school credit?” or “Am I giving my teen credit for all they’re doing?” — this episode is for you.
Lisa Nehring breaks down what a high school credit really is, how to track them properly, and why credits matter more than ever in a world where college admissions, scholarships, and transcripts all speak the same language: credit hours.
You’ll also hear how to build a standout factor, what’s changing in how credits are awarded, and what you might be overlooking in your student’s education that’s already credit-worthy.
🔑 In This Episode:
- What the Carnegie unit really means (and how many hours make up a credit)
- Why rigor matters as much as hours—and how to track both
- Common areas homeschoolers forget to give credit for (PE, hobbies, family trips, clubs, jobs, etc.)
- How to develop a “standout factor” transcript that earns scholarship dollars
- The importance of communication skills and assessing for grades creatively (not just quizzes)
- New shifts in credit evaluation (project-based learning on the rise)
- How True North Academy helps families with transcripts, planning, and academic advising
Lisa Nehring and her husband, Dr. David Nehring, a Clinical Psychologist, and Biblical Scholar speak together on a wide variety of topics, including education, classical education, vision, mission, parenting, marriage, and more.
