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Will I need any of my homeschool records when I enter the workforce?

Probably.

It is reasonable to expect employers to ask for high school records. It is smart to be prepared to show copies of four years of PI-1206 Homeschool Reports, a high school transcript issued by your homeschool administrator, and a copy of your high school diploma, at the minimum. These records provide documentation that you have graduated from a legal home-based private educational program in the state of Wisconsin, and that your high school diploma is legitimate.

Applying for a job as a homeschool graduate may take some additional advocacy on your part, depending on the job. A job application is also your opportunity to sell yourself and your unique education and experiences as a homeschooler. These can be a real asset to a workforce filled with other employees who may have followed a more traditional path.

To the administrator of a home-based educational program: As the administrator of your home-based private educational program, it is your responsibility to retain copies of your filed PI-1206 Homeschool Reports and any other records that you deem appropriate. Consider making sure each of your students has copies of these records as well.

WHPA provides information about homeschooling in Wisconsin. WHPA does not provide specific legal advice to any specific individuals in the context of any specific matters. It is the responsibility of each homeschool administrator/parent or guardian to read original source material and make decisions on compliance for themselves. When you file the PI-1206 Homeschool Report with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, you take full responsibility for understanding and complying with the laws outlined on that form. WHPA does not endorse or provide curriculum suggestions or specific materials for any particular educational approach.