High School Transcript Reviews

Transcript Reviews are a communication tool to help ensure students are on target for graduation. Rising Senior Reviews and Graduation Audits are done for 11th and 12th grade students each year. 9th and 10th grade transcript reviews can be requested. These reviews are focused on identifying any potential problems that may impact graduation or serve as a red flag in post high school situations. These reviews are based solely on what has been entered in AppleCore. We recommend connecting with a counselor to assist in developing the best transcript for your student. HomeLife Academy is here to help as much or as little as you want. We encourage those pursuing competitive programs post high school to schedule a phone call with an HLA counselor. The transcript review gives general information about your students eligibility for graduation, but speaking with an HLA Counselor generally results in an even more targeted and professional transcript based on the goals of the parent and the student.

Please use this transcript review when planning for the next school year. The review will be based on the most current data in Applecore as of the date of the review. An HLA counselor will automatically review your student’s transcript prior to being issued a diploma.

All students in grades 11 and 12 will receive an annual Transcript Review. 11th grade students receive a Rising Senior Review typically during the spring semester. 12th grade students receive a Graduation Audit during the Fall semester. Use your Transcript Review to plan for the upcoming school year.

Students in 9th and 10th grades can request a Transcript Review once per year. We recommend that families reach out to an HLA counselor well before requesting any transcripts to be sent out. If your student is considering Dual Enrollment, it may be especially helpful to speak with a Counselor before requesting a transcript. Our experienced counselors can provide insight that may enhance your student’s transcript.

Compare this Review with your Planning Sheet and make adjustments as needed. The Planning Sheet plays a key role in developing an excellent transcript.

Since your student will only receive one Transcript Review per year, it is important that your education plan is entered in Applecore at the beginning of the school year. Please be sure all records are correct and up to date.

You will receive an email notifying you when your Transcript Review is ready.

Please pay special attention to any comments or recommendations that may be noted in the Review. Any changes or corrections that may be needed should be completed ASAP.

Failure to make necessary changes or corrections could cause a delay with transcripts and diplomas. No revisions will be accepted once official transcripts have been sent.

You can login to your myHLA member page to see your completed transcript reviews at anytime!

The Review is simply a communication/planning tool for your use. THIS IS NOT A TRANSCRIPT.

Why are credits different on my review than they appear in Applecore?

You may notice some credit values listed differently on the Transcript Review than what is listed in Applecore for that same course. The credit value that is listed on the Review represents what HLA will accept towards HLA’s graduation requirements. For example, if a student transfers to HLA from another school, this will let you see how credits are being transferred and counted towards the HLA diploma.

Why is my student’s science course showing up as an elective, and will it show up that way on my transcript?

You may notice a core course has been re-assigned to the elective category. When an additional core course is taken, the additional course will be used to satisfy elective requirements. For example, if a student takes an extra Science course beyond the 3 required for graduation, the additional course will be re-assigned as an elective. This has been done by the counselor in order to properly calculate the number of credits needed to graduate. However, the course will not appear on the transcript as an elective.

Example of the Transcript Review Email:

YOUR TRANSCRIPT REVIEW IS READY!

Login to your myHLA page and go to Applecore to see your Transcript Review!

But FIRST Read Below…

IMPORTANT: This document is based on HLA’s graduation requirements. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure your student completes any additional coursework needed to satisfy your college admission guidelines and/or state guidelines and to ensure all information in Applecore is complete, correct, and proper course titles have been used. Remember, our counselors have seen thousands of transcripts over the years and are available to consult with you on how to develop a transcript that will best represent your student. No edits will be allowed once official transcripts have been sent.

IMPORTANT: In order for Dual Enrollment courses to be included on your official transcript, HLA must receive verification of the grade received. You may submit an official college transcript or scanned/PDF copy from the college website. Any document submitted must include the student’s name and when possible the college name. Additional NOTE: We highly recommend that parents reach out to an HLA counselor prior to applying for Dual Enrollment. We would love to help you by discussing courses and credits that align with your student’s goals.

Reminder: Textbook/resources are required for all courses in Applecore to be eligible for credit. Resources can be specific books, resources, description of the activities involved, or the methods used if you use an interest-based style of education.

See website for information on Special courses/tags such as Honors, Credit by Exam, AP, and Dual Enrollment.

NOTE: HLA Students taking the ACT/SAT must use the HLA High School Code/CEEB: 431-423 and list HomeLife Academy as their school.

Conversation with a high school counselor recommended prior to requesting transcripts. Please reach out by creating a Request in MyHLA. Our counselors are experienced and have seen thousands of transcripts. They may have suggestions to improve the transcript based on your students’ specific goals.

Thank you for allowing us to serve your family. Should you have any further questions, please contact one of our counselors.