Homeschooling with SVHS · Grades 9–12
Homeschool Curriculum for High School
Real high school credit, one course at a time. Graded by credentialed teachers. On an official transcript.
Each SVHS course is self-paced. Credentialed SVHS teachers grade the work, and an accredited school issues the official transcript that colleges ask for. Take one course to fill a gap, or several to build a full schedule. You stay in charge the entire way.
More than 60 semester courses
$125 per semester course
Enroll any day of the year
How it works
Add Credit One Course at a Time
Homeschooling high school doesn't mean teaching every subject yourself. SVHS courses cover the subjects you'd rather not teach, and every completed course earns credit on an official transcript.
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Choose a Course
Pick the subject your teen needs from more than 60 semester courses in English, math, science, social studies, world languages, the arts, and electives. There's no application and no start date.
$125 per semester course
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Learn at Their Own Pace
Courses are video-based and open around the clock. Your teen can finish in as little as 30 days or take up to 12 months, and credentialed SVHS teachers grade every assignment along the way.
Self-paced, teacher-graded
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Earn Credit
When your teen completes the course, SVHS issues an official transcript from an accredited school. Add it to your homeschool transcript so colleges see credit they recognize.
Official transcript for every course
Want the whole diploma? The SVHS Academy is a full-time online diploma program with one-to-one instruction from credentialed teachers, built to keep your family's flexibility intact. Explore the Academy for homeschoolers →
Online homeschool courses
You Guide the Learning. Our Teachers Grade the Work.
No parent can be an expert in chemistry, Spanish, and precalculus all at once. SVHS courses cover those subjects, while you stay the decision-maker for your homeschool.
Credentialed teachers grade every assignment
Your teen gets real feedback from a subject expert, not just automated scoring. Teachers typically grade work within two to three working days, and students can send them questions as they go.
Self-paced, with no semester dates
Start the day you enroll. Finish a course in as little as 30 days or take up to 12 months. Your teen can move quickly through strong subjects and slow down where they need more time.
Video-based and available around the clock
Lessons are on video, so students can pause, rewind, and replay until a concept clicks. Courses are open 24/7, so school fits around sports, work, travel, and family life.
An official transcript for every course
SVHS is accredited by Cognia and WASC, and SVHS issues an official transcript for each completed course. Many courses are UC A-G approved, and core academic courses are NCAA approved.
Optional one-to-one tutoring
Book a 30-minute online session with a credentialed teacher for $60 whenever your teen wants extra help in a subject. See tutoring.
Flexible for students with IEPs and 504 plans
Replayable videos, no deadlines, and a self-paced structure give students the time they need to master each unit.
The curriculum
A Complete High School Homeschool Curriculum, One Course at a Time
Choose from more than 60 semester courses across core subjects and electives. Most core courses run as full-year sequences (Part 1 and Part 2), each part a $125 semester course.
Math
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Integrated Math, Precalculus, Probability & Statistics
Science
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Space Science, Environmental Science, Anatomy & Physiology
English
English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12
Social Studies
U.S. History, World History, American Government, Economics
World Languages
Spanish 1–3, American Sign Language 1–2
Arts
Film History, Photography, Theatre Arts
Electives
Personal Finance, Computers & I.T., Health, AI Applications & Ethics, Ethnic Studies
Full Catalog
Search every course, with descriptions and prerequisites →
Credit, transcripts & diplomas
How SVHS Credit Fits Your Homeschool
When you run your own homeschool and your teen takes SVHS courses, you keep your homeschool. SVHS is the school of record for those courses only.
SVHS issues an official transcript for each completed course. You merge it onto your homeschool transcript, and your homeschool awards its own diploma when your state's requirements are met.
If you would rather SVHS award the high school diploma, that comes through the SVHS Academy.
Teaching a middle schooler?
SVHS courses are high school courses, and most high schools do not accept credit earned while a student is enrolled in middle school. Enroll in courses once your student has left middle school. In the meantime, free SVHS Lessons cover grades 6–8.
Homeschool rules vary by state. Check your state's requirements before you plan your teen's high school years. Our state guides are a good place to start.
Planning for college
Homeschool Freedom. An Official Transcript When You Need One.
Colleges want to see what your teen studied and how they performed. Every SVHS course your teen completes appears on an official transcript from an accredited school, with grades and credits, ready to sit alongside your own homeschool records.
SVHS students, including many who took individual courses alongside homeschool or another school, have gone on to study at Ivy League schools and hundreds of institutions worldwide.
"Silicon Valley High School has been the perfect online resource for my home-schooled high school student. The SVHS.co online courses are easily accessible and easy to understand. SVHS.co has allowed my son complete flexibility with his schedule and even more importantly the ability to move at his own pace... This program has made home schooling through high school a true possibility for us."Andrea S., Parent
Free for homeschool parents
Free Support for Your Homeschool
Not ready for a course yet? Get to know SVHS through free resources for homeschool families.
Coming Soon
SVHS Homeschool Parents Club
A free club for homeschool parents. Meet other families and hear from expert guest speakers on topics like planning high school, transcripts, and college admissions.
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SVHS Lessons
Free, standards-aligned lesson plans for grades 6–12. Each lesson includes activities, homework with a rubric, and a 20-question quiz with answers. No account, no ads. Lessons help you teach a topic; credit comes from SVHS courses.
Learning pods & microschools
Your Leader Teaches. SVHS Makes It Count.
Credit and Transcripts for Your Students
Any student who needs credit can enroll in an individual SVHS course. It's self-paced, graded by credentialed teachers, and recorded on an official transcript from an accredited school. Each student gets their own transcript.
Microschools that want to offer a full diploma pathway can ask about becoming an SVHS Certified Learning Center.
Free Teaching Resources
SVHS Lessons is free for your group sessions. It has complete lesson plans, activities, homework, and quizzes for each standard, grades 6 through 12, with no account needed.
Homeschool laws
Homeschooling Laws by State
Every state sets its own homeschool rules. Pick your state for a guide to its homeschool laws and requirements.
Homeschool resources
Everything You Need to Plan High School at Home
How to EnrollStep-by-step guide to registering your student.
About Our CoursesHow SVHS courses are built, taught, and graded.
US Legal FrameworkSchools of record, transcripts, and diplomas explained.
Homeschoolers & CollegePreparing a homeschooled teen for college admissions.
Selecting a Homeschool CurriculumWhat to look for when you choose high school courses.
Homeschooling by StateHomeschool laws and requirements, state by state.
Tips for Homeschooling SuccessPractical advice for teaching the high school years.
TutoringOne-to-one sessions with credentialed teachers.
Free SVHS LessonsStandards-aligned lesson plans for grades 6–12.
FAQ
Homeschool Curriculum Questions
Can SVHS be my teen's whole high school homeschool curriculum?
Yes. SVHS offers more than 60 semester courses across English, math, science, social studies, world languages, the arts, and electives. Some families build their whole high school program from SVHS courses; others take only the subjects they'd rather not teach themselves. Either way, you choose the courses and keep running your homeschool.
Does SVHS award a diploma to homeschooled students?
Not for individual courses. When your teen takes SVHS courses, SVHS issues an official transcript for each one, you add it to your homeschool transcript, and your homeschool awards its own diploma when your state's requirements are met. If you want SVHS to award the diploma, that comes through the SVHS Academy.
Will my state accept SVHS courses for homeschool?
Homeschool rules vary by state, so check your state's requirements. Our Homeschooling by State pages are a good place to start. Every SVHS course your teen completes comes with an official transcript from an accredited school, which you can add to your homeschool records.
How much does it cost, and how long does a course take?
Each semester course is $125. A full-year course has two parts, each $125. Courses are self-paced: your teen can finish in as little as 30 days or take up to 12 months. Optional tutoring is $60 per 30-minute session.
When can we start?
Any day of the year. There are no semester start dates or cohorts. Your teen can begin as soon as you enroll. See how to enroll.
Can I pay with ESA or education savings account funds?
It depends on your state's program. Contact us and we'll tell you whether SVHS is an approved provider where you live.
Can my middle schooler take SVHS courses?
SVHS courses are high school courses, and most high schools do not accept credit earned while a student is enrolled in middle school. Middle schoolers can use free SVHS Lessons, which cover grades 6–8, and move into courses once they have left middle school.
Are SVHS Lessons really free? Do they count for credit?
Yes, our lessons are free: no account, no ads, no trial. Lessons help you teach a standard but don't earn credit. Credit comes from SVHS courses, which credentialed SVHS teachers grade and which appear on an official SVHS transcript.
What is the SVHS Homeschool Parents Club?
It's a free club for homeschool parents, coming soon. Members will meet other families and hear from expert guest speakers on topics like planning high school, transcripts, and college admissions. Contact us to hear when it opens.
Can our learning pod or microschool use SVHS?
Yes. Students who need credit enroll individually in SVHS courses, and each gets their own official transcript. Leaders can also teach group sessions with free SVHS Lessons. If your microschool wants to offer a full accredited diploma pathway, ask about the Certified Learning Center program.
Do School Your Way
Start the day you enroll. Credentialed teachers grade the work, and every completed course comes with an official transcript.