Credits Are the Currency of High School—Here’s How to Make Every Hour Count

It's Not That Hard to Homeschool

📝 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