Overview
Credit for a Foundations Homeschool course is awarded by your school, district, or homeschool umbrella organization. This article explains how credit is awarded, how much time the courses take, and which documents Ramsey Education provides.
Getting Credit Approved
Ramsey Education has not applied to any state or district for pre-approval of Foundations Homeschool courses. Ramsey Education provides quality curriculum on the subject matter, and the school, district, or homeschool umbrella organization awards credit at its discretion.
If the organization has not approved the Ramsey Foundations Homeschool curriculum, you must submit it for approval for your student.
Estimating Course Length and Credit
Typical Completion Time
The 13-chapter Foundations in Personal Finance and the 11-chapter Foundations in Economics Homeschool courses are usually completed in one semester. The 11-chapter Foundations in Economics Homeschool course also usually takes one semester.
Both courses are flexible. Students can finish them more quickly or stretch them over a full year, and the pacing guides included with the teacher resources support either option.
Recommended Pace
One chapter a week works well for most students. This pace takes about 4 to 5 hours a week. Average total time per course is about 50-60 hours of coursework.
Factors That Change Time Spent
The total time varies from student to student. These factors affect how long the coursework takes:
- The number of hours the student dedicates each week
- The student's reading comprehension skills
- The time spent on testing, activities, and discussion questions
- The time spent on devotionals and other supplemental resources you choose to add
Certificate of Completion and Transcript
Ramsey Education provides a printable Certificate of Completion and a printable transcript. The transcript lists the course, the overall grade, and the start and end dates of the student's progress.
Learning More Before You Purchase
If you have not purchased yet, read more about the Foundations in Personal Finance High School course. For estimated completion times for each homeschool course, read How Much Time Should Be Spent on the Homeschool Courses.
Quick Reference
- Credit Awarded By: School, district, or homeschool umbrella organization
- Pre-Approval: Not applied for by Ramsey Education
- Foundations in Personal Finance High School Edition: 13 chapters
- Foundations in Economics Homeschool: 11 chapters
- Typical Length: One semester, about 50-60 hours
- Suggested Pace: One chapter a week, about 4 to 5 hours a week