HOMESCHOOL RECORD KEEPING | How to Keep Grades & Transcripts! | FREE & EASY!

[@backtoschool1611]

Very nice of this mom to share this template.

[@crissgarcia2020]

Bless You for sharing this resource! This has helped me be more organized!

[@aplacetonest]

You are so welcome!

[@alief_luv5140]

Thank you soooo much for sharing ❤

[@aplacetonest]

You are so welcome!

[@kara8911]

Thank you for this! I know the video is older but this looks like something I’m looking for.

[@aplacetonest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@char5801]

This is amazing! Thanks so much for sharing. I think I may use this going forward this is my 2nd year homeschooling (3rd grader).

[@aplacetonest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alishadillon108]

Thank you so much for explaining this. I had it downloaded but had not got to look at it yet. Great information.

[@ashleydaugherty7710]

I just found this video. Do you still use this as record keeping? I love how easy it looks.

[@aplacetonest]

Yes, I used that method with my oldest daughter, starting in 8th grade, and I plan to with my youngest as well.

[@mrs.t7254]

New to homeschooling and I just found your video! Thank you so much for sharing!!! Amazing tool freebie!

[@ShendelSpeaksLife]

Thanks! This was very useful to me.😊

[@vqmzv]

You are life saver

[@aplacetonest]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@lucyneufeld5630]

@@aplacetonest I'm not finding a way to download it with Apple?

[@evegem8978]

Hope I can still find this and for free.

[@rhoseanneduran6210]

can I use this already for my 2 year old daughter? we will start our homeschool journey weeks from now. Thank you :)

[@aplacetonest]

Yes, but in 2nd grade I'm not sure you need to keep such thorough records unless your state requires it. In our state, I didn't start recording grades until 8th grade but that's just our preference.

[@ivelissebouet9563]

Hello 👋 I know this video is old. I tried to download the program. Do you still use it? Or are you using a different one? Thanks in advance for your reply. Blessings

[@shauntelfulton]

How do i use the for two different kids in different grades i can figure out how to add my son

[@Viper75065]

How would I go about making a disk or usb backup of this record? Can you do that?

[@aplacetonest]

You would just need to save the file to "save as" on your computer or usb.

[@thisrandomjourney7103]

I can't seem to get the link to work for me... Am I doing something wrong? This would be so helpful!

[@backtoschool1611]

QUESTION: I downloaded the version for Microsoft Excel, and COURSES Tabs do not populate in as needed? and I cannot manualy add them. Does anyone know how I can fix this? Thank you!

[@puma.5923]

So are Mine 13 & 6 going into middle school and 2nd grade…🤓🥰

[@heidifritz3053]

Checking it out for keeping track of Saxon Algebra 2 course. Thank you!

[@freeofusmartinez5199]

I couldn’t figure it out it when I tried editing it kept saying it’s protected and what not

[@DiscoveringAmanda]

Thank you so much! This is my first year homeschooling and I was stressing trying to find a way to grade everything. This is perfect! Thanks so much for making this video!

[@AnnePeaceWithGod]

Do you use this for just high school?

[@mollianneallen29]

Unfortunately, this download is causing major problems. It won't open and creates a problem with my computer. Anyone else having these problems?

[@d.e.j.a8584]

I downloaded but it will not allow me to type anything. Can’t get it out of protected mode 😕

[@stillwatersfarm8499]

My grading plan is the easiest. My high schoolers take courses. I teach to mastery. When they master the material, they get credit for the course - they get an A. If they don’t master the course, no credit is awarded. When they get enough credits to graduate and the right courses, they graduate.

[@jennyquezada9644]

May I know if they are courses from one website or different websites?

[@mchobbit2951]

So you don't grade their work at all?

[@stillwatersfarm8499]

@@mchobbit2951 I check their work for Mastery. They redo until it is right or they don’t get credit.

[@Peejayyesthetics]

​@@stillwatersfarm8499 I like that. I will do that for mines, do it until you master it!!🤗

[@stillwatersfarm8499]

@@Peejayyesthetics I should add, you determine what mastery is. Have clear primary learning objectives for each class. If those are met, then it is mastered. There will be other secondary objectives that you just want to expose your child too, but they don’t necessarily need to retain all the info for life. For example if we are studying Ancient Rome, I may want my kids to know some key chronology- the change from kingdom to republic to empire and some key players. I may not care if they have dates of battles memorized or can recite all the emperors in order. I test their retention through oral narration (they tell me what they’ve learned) and by asking for reports - or Waldorf style lesson books with essays and illustrations. I don’t do a lot of testing. Enough that they aren’t freaked by the SAT, but it’s not the most helpful evaluation tool for homeschool in my opinion.

[@Amy-jc5mo]

Wow! What a find! Thank you!

[@aplacetonest]

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@MZLVB80]

Thank you so much!!! I was really stressing about this

[@aplacetonest]

I know! It can be really stressful but I hope this helps you! :)

[@tashundrarobinson3792]

So helpful!!! Joy Miller is so kind to share this amazing tool

[@carlabales5187]

I know this video is older so I'm wondering if you still use this?

[@aplacetonest]

Yes, I still do! :)

[@carlabales5187]

@@aplacetonest Thank You so much. My older boy will be starting 7th grade. I know I need to get in the habit of recording grades, etc. And I've been researching several ways to go about it.

[@amyloualdamay]

Wow. This is really helpful. Thank you for sharing this, and thanks to the person who created the spreadsheet.

[@aplacetonest]

You're very welcome! I'm so happy she made, and shared, this resource, too!

[@meandmybirdsnest1583]

Very nice. Thank you for sharing.. Are you still using this sheets? I been researching and I am so confused... I see this is 3 years old. So I wondered since you had experience this this you can share more inf about this topic..thanks for your time in walking us to the world of keeping records lol

[@annewheeler5154]

I love your Homeschooling Videos! You are so practical and as a new Homeschooling Mom, I truly appreciate it! I am ALL about keeping things simple. 🙂 Belssings to you and your family!

[@aplacetonest]

Thank you so much! Have a great homeschool year!

[@mom2blessings_sadie]

What do you use or will be using for highschool transcript ? After grade 12 completion?

[@time5967]

so ugh i just did an entire year and i didn’t keep grades what do i do now

[@angelicagrills7123]

Thank you so much! I'm working on this with the excel sheet you linked. Wow! It is so helpful. Blessings!!!!❤

[@Latoshajsinspiration]

Thanks for sharing. I found you through KZbin,but never subscribed. Saw an article with your KZbin channel attached to it and found your channel again. Just subscribed for more homeschool videos.

[@aplacetonest]

I'm so glad you decided to join my KZbin channel family! What article did you see about my channel, just curious? :)

[@Latoshajsinspiration]

@@aplacetonest It was a Texas homeschool Coalition article. I thought it was a link to their KZbin channel and it ends up being your channel.

[@isabelma429]

Hi do you still have the link to download the program to do transcripts. Please

[@ep3748-t6x]

This is so helpful!! The only problem im having is when I type in the grades the weighted grade doesn’t automatically type in like in the video. I’m not if it’s bc I’m using excel or what not. Actually I’m using google sheets. Maybe that’s the problem?

[@CodecII]

Very timely. Can I use this for my third grader? THank you so much.

[@aplacetonest]

Absolutely!

[@Nnhaa986]

Hi do you have any templates for a report card only for the grades?

[@aplacetonest]

This is the only method I have for keeping grades at this time.

[@Nnhaa986]

@@aplacetonest ok sorry to bother you

[@aplacetonest]

No bother. 😊

[@donnabaldwin7704]

What did you think about the Notgrass Bible curr?

[@aplacetonest]

We loved it and used it for years. Right now we are getting ready to start something new but I still love the Notgrass Draw to Learn Bible curriculum.

[@donnabaldwin7704]

We know the Notgrass family personally. They run the Homeschool Dramatic Society here where we live. Mary Evelyn(their daighter) writes a huge play every year for the homeschool kids and directs it. They are such sweet people and sooo talented. I have never used their curr but I figured it would be great. This year our play is gonna be about the life of Amy Carmichael. Last year it was George Mueller. I'm always excited to see their production. My daughter loves it.

[@Avocado.editzz.]

My biggest concern is legitmate credit. Are colleges or trade schools etc. accepting homeschool transcripts like this? We are in 5th and 1st grades, but I am just thinking ahead. In CA here and the school system is a mess so we could be doing this long term.

[@veronaresidentschannel3669]

THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@scrappinbeauty]

Thank you for share , I know your oldest daughter is in high school now . Are you still using this program for her in high school.

[@aplacetonest]

Yes, I'm still using this program with her for high school. :)

[@scrappinbeauty]

@@aplacetonest Okay Thank you for share!!

[@ciannacoleman5125]

I’ve been wondering why some people who don’t live in states that require a specific number of days keep attendance records? We always just did completed work, wondering about other styles of recordkeeping

[@aplacetonest]

In our state we are required to school a minimum number of days and keep attendance but I guess every state is different.

[@karineh3116]

hi

[@living4jesuschrist843]

Awesome!

[@JamieModelvsDirector]

Thank you very much!

[@aplacetonest]

You're very welcome!

[@Urboiiiiiii777]

How do you do the credits? Do you have to add the credits or does it do it after so much work?

[@aplacetonest]

You can assign a credit value to each course and it will automatically generate to a transcript within the program.

[@AndieCv]

I have been wondering how to weight the grading I want to split it up among the different categories, does each state or county have a guideline on how to do it? I was thinking of doing the following: Daily work 15%, Quizzes 30%, Test 40% & 15% Projects. Do you have any advice? Thanks

[@aplacetonest]

That sounds like a good but of course, each parent should decide how things should be weighted and if that's what works for you....it's perfect! :)

[@krukyd77]

Did you use this for your 2nd grader? I have some forms I purchased from the company I bought my curriculum from, but no info on how to keep record of any of the grades on them. My daughters in 1st grade.

[@Ihold8stars]

Thank you so much! I have been going mad trying to figure out the best way to keep records! This is our 1st year homeschooling and honestly I'm terrified I will mess it up.

[@aplacetonest]

I'm so glad to have helped you! I know I was majorly stressing out, too but this download is amazing!

[@nunyabizz8076]

Same

[@Avocado.editzz.]

For sure. Its a lot to take on and this part is a big factor in our kids getting credit so that they have legitimate transcripts

[@anavallejo6670]

Same here!!

[@kikimayi4104]

hello! I did my freshman and sophomore (9 and 10) from a different school and junior and senior(11 and 12) from different. I will be giving improvement exam for 12 because I was sick and could have performed much better, plus I'm taking a gap year anyway. How will I get my transcripts? Will they have new marks and my school will have to make a marksheet with the new data or is it fine if it just sends the marksheets of 11 and 12 separately? Please answer me...

[@aplacetonest]

I'm not really sure. You need to ask your parent or guardian and the school you attended for high school. I wish I could be more helpful but every state is different in how they keep records.

[@barbaraharper7134]

Oh my word. This weekend I'm definitely going to try this out. My boys are going into 10th and 11th grade..I wonder if I can go back and fill in things from the last couple of years to present?

[@aplacetonest]

Yes, you definitely could. It would take a bit of work to go back and fill in all of those course descriptions and grades but it would work!

[@cassidydavis4421]

Someone just shared this with me and I was so incredibly grateful! Love your channel!

[@aplacetonest]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jakethedog6964]

What program did you use for this? I'm trying to use find a good program?

[@theeyelashqueenstephieb8941]

Is this Canadian? Thanks for the video ❤

[@aplacetonest]

I'm not sure but it should be since it's from a website available for anyone.

[@katieanneozarkhollowhomestead]

Have you had any troubles with longer course names? It won’t fit a three word long course name and cuts it off on the summary and grade report. I can’t find a way to edit those columns to be wider, they seem to be protected in excel with no way to enable editing.

[@aplacetonest]

I haven't had that issue but perhaps check the instructions she includes with the download because there might be a solution on there for you.

[@lisabirdwell8582]

I just found this video and noticed it was recorder 4 years ago. Just curious, did you continue to use this all through high school or did you fine soemthing else you liked better? I'm a very new homeschooler and your channel has helped so much!!

[@sarapickersgill8130]

Hi how do i create a separate file for another studant?

[@aplacetonest]

You would need to download a file for each student.

[@sarapickersgill8130]

@@aplacetonest thank you!

[@get.yourmoneyup]

Thank you!

[@aimeepartain6840]

I'm homeschooling (mostly) by myself and I am so confused. Do you list all the classes taken or do some of the classes go under core subjects like Math or U.S. History? I have a transcript from my last school and they listed the subjects and credits.

[@aplacetonest]

I list everything she takes because even if it's not a "core subject" her other subjects do count as electives.

[@nunyabizz8076]

I'm so nervous starting homeschooling. How do you find the curriculum

[@aplacetonest]

Don't be nervous! I know it can be overwhelming but you can do it...just do as much research as you can. Here's a video I did that might help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eF7IhGuvYtlpaJo

[@blessingsathome3978]

Do you just save as a different file for each student you have?

[@aplacetonest]

Yes, one download for each student.

[@LonestarHomeschoolMama]

That is pretty awesome! Have you checked out Planbook? It’s only $12 a year.

[@aplacetonest]

I'll have to check into that. Thanks!

[@biancaortega1247]

Wait so what exactly are transcripts? I don't have a highschooler yet just tiny people lol is it just grades?

[@aplacetonest]

You have to keep record of their courses, credits earned, grades, etc. as it's something the college or university will want to see as part of the admission process.

[@eurekaa09]

How do I unprotect a sheet? Having a hard time.

[@aplacetonest]

I don't remember but I think she tells how to do that in the instructions sheet.

[@HiltsyAdventure]

So what I did is download it for excel, then I opened it in google sheets to use it there :) that way I can access it from anywhere. But how would this create a transcript? The summery?

[@elizabethjayjay1043]

I want to ask a question that I really want you to answer it please. I'm in 8th grade but I'm homeschooling because I feel others are very immature or I am more mature then people my age. My teachers have been saying it for years. 1 thing I want to get straight is the credits because I will be going to a on campus school next year. I'm going to be taking an algebra course and hopefully a geometry one to and during the summer algebra 2. I wanna know if the school will give me credits for those and also let me take trigonometry to

[@aplacetonest]

Your parent or guardian should be keeping your grades and the credits that each class is worth. Once you're done with high school, they should turn those grades and credits into a transcript that colleges will require before allowing you to attend there. So each math class would be 1 credit. In our state, high-schoolers are required to take 4 math classes so that would be 4 math credits on the transcript. Does that make sense?

[@mbigar83]

That is awesome 👏! We offer families a homeschool portfolio on our website as part of a kindergarten homeschool program. We have a free download of the portfolio on our TPT website too!📝✏️🖌 Just putting it out there if you or anyone needs a paper copy.

[@aplacetonest]

Thanks so much for letting me know!

[@d.e.j.a8584]

May I know the site? This one isn’t working for me. It’s stuck on protected mode and won’t come off

[@brownleekids]

We're new to homeschooling and this was MAJORLY helpful! Thank you for sharing!

[@aplacetonest]

I'm so glad it was helpful! :)

[@gilmariehernandez5238]

Is this mandatory for homeschooling?

[@Mtripp27]

It depends on your state. Kids do need a transcript of high school to get into college.

[@aplacetonest]

Every state has different rules about what records you must keep so you'll want to check with the Board of Education in your state to find out what records you're required to keep. And yes, the other comment was correct as well. Your child will need a transcript to get into college. I hope that helps!

[@heatherwight1]

What a fantastic resource! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@nunyabizz8076]

ok , so ive downloaded .. can anyone tell me how to use this for more then one child?

[@aplacetonest]

You would just need to make two copies, one for each child.

[@nunyabizz8076]

Actually I had to download one for each child and name the file a different name and save them separately. Little difficult but worth it

[@nunyabizz8076]

Also mine didn't enter in as A's when I put in 100% it would enter in as a .1 not 1.0 and on the summery it will show as an F. I followed everything to a t. Even where it said don't enter the credit until after entering grades . It doesn't make sense .

[@nunyabizz8076]

So basically, the grade is showing as .80 or a .95 which is an F bc it isn't even 1 point yet instead of showing as a 80.0 or 95.0 or 100.0 does that make sense? It's frustrating

[@GManthereviewer]

Just found this video. thank you so much!

[@aplacetonest]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@TheFrontyardgarden]

Thank you so much . I current subscribe to a software which is great but I don't want to do that for the next 8 years! So do you download multiple copies of the worksheet to have one for each child?

[@aplacetonest]

Yes, one download for each student, per year. I hope you enjoy this more than what you're currently using. :)

[@leannagarcia8769]

Do you need internet once it is downloaded?

[@aplacetonest]

No, once it's downloaded it's all done on the computer, not the internet.

[@kymjones5283]

Thank you so much for this! I have seriously been searching for the past 2 days for something like this!!

[@gabrielakaim1644]

Very helpful! Was looking for something like this. Thank you!

[@aplacetonest]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@YourbelleKnits-j6r]

Thank you so much. I just began homeschooling my son in the first semester of his 10th grade year. It was not something that I had a chance to really prepare for. This is his second semester and I struggled with everything last semester. Thank God I can get things in proper order now!

[@aplacetonest]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Just make sure you follow her instructions carefully or some of the automatically generated fields won't work. :)

[@haircandykina]

This is sooooo helpful! Thanks! Do you do reports for lower grades like preK, K, and 1st?

[@aplacetonest]

I'm so glad it was helpful! I don't personally keep grades at those lower levels but you certainly could if you wanted to. It's also possible that your state might require you to keep grades, even at those lower grades. Ours doesn't but you'll want to check with your state to find out if they do.

[@momof6boysandaprincess592]

This is such a timely video! This is our first week of school, and I've been stressing about grade keeping. I know that transcripts really don't matter until they reach high school, but my oldest is in 6th grade. I want to practice with transcript keeping before he gets to the age/grade where it really counts! Thanks so much!!!

[@aplacetonest]

Yes, that's why I started this for 8th grade so I would know exactly how to do it for high school next year. I'm glad the video was helpful!

[@momof6boysandaprincess592]

A Place to Nest Are you planning on grade keeping for your youngest child this year too? Or just for your oldest? My twins are in 3rd grade. I wasn't planning on keeping a detailed grade book for them yet.

[@aplacetonest]

+Mom of 4 Boys No, I'm not planning on keeping grades for my youngest.

[@LadyDengel]

Awesome! Thanks so much! I’ve been stressing out trying to figure out how to keep grades and reports. So glad I stumbled across this! God Bless!

[@aplacetonest]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@bluegrassmotherhood6328]

So helpful especially as kids get older. Thanks!

[@aplacetonest]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! :)

[@sprinklesofsouthernjoy7479]

Thank you for this great video! Just what I have been looking for. :)

[@aplacetonest]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@MoonFlowerCreations]

Wow...thanks so much for sharing this with us! This is just perfect and so simple to do. :)

[@aplacetonest]

It's so simple yet thorough! I'm so glad it was helpful for you! :)

[@shellysandman8641]

i am kinda a dummy seems very complicated

[@aplacetonest]

It takes a bit of learning in the beginning but the creator of it includes instructions that are helpful.

[@judijordan1138]

Thanks! Looks awesome!

[@aplacetonest]

It is awesome! I hope it's helpful!

[@alanajones4629]

Super super super helpful!

[@aplacetonest]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank goodness that other Mom created it and was kind enough to share it online! :)

[@DebbyBoyce]

THANK YOU! Wow, I was stressing about grades etc. You girls are life savers❤

[@aplacetonest]

You're welcome! I'm so glad I was able to help you!

[@babydoll12602]

Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@aplacetonest]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@ambercole]

I love this and have been using it since july but my harddrive in my laptop crashed today and my quick and affordable fix was to buy a chromebook till I can replace my laptop. Does anyone know how I can use this with a chromebook.

[@aplacetonest]

Oh no! I wish I knew how to help you with that!

[@Believer-in-Christ]

Thank you for sharing! It has been very helpful!👍🧡💛💙❤️💚

[@aplacetonest]

You're welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@cindydeosaran8029]

Thank you for sharing this, I'm going to try it out now.

[@aplacetonest]

Great! I hope it's helpful!

[@sarapickersgill8130]

Im from Uk and dont know how to use the corses section please help. How do i grade work by %

[@aplacetonest]

You label the things that you’re going to grade at the top column like: tests, quizzes, etc. Once you have some grades for those categories, you enter them into the fields and then go and designate percentages at the very top. If you designate percentages before you have any grades typed in, the formula won’t work.

[@sarapickersgill8130]

What is this grading system? How can i use it if im from Uk x

[@gweinrich]

You always have a pleasant demenor Beckie !!!!(sorry for the spelling)

[@aplacetonest]

Thank you very much! :)

[@kimmerrou]

I am super excited for this find, Becky, because like you I was getting kinda fearful of the whole keeping the grades issue with high school being only two school years away for us.

[@aplacetonest]

This makes it really simple to do! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@ambercole]

I love this and have been using it since july but my harddrive in my laptop crashed today and my quick and affordable fix was to buy a chromebook till I can replace my laptop. Does anyone know how I can use this with a chromebook.

[@glowupgirl1693]

Microsoft Office is available as online software on a monthly subscription, so you can use Word, Excel, etc. in a Chrome browser. That's how I do it on my Chromebook.