xxxxxxxx Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 My dd is taking Principles of Macroeconomics at the local community college. Do I put this class under History or Electives on her homeschool transcript? or does it really matter? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 With my son's transcript, we did not have a category "electives" because, to me, electives sounds optional. I had Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Foreign Language, Business, Fine Arts, PE. Basically, everything had a category. I would put it under Social Studies, which can include History. (I put our Religious Studies under Social Studies.) I don't necessarily think it matters too much, but putting it into a required category may give it more importance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Why not just call it what it is? "Principles of Macroeconomics." On our transcripts, I listed things like World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government, rather than a blanket "history." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxxxxxx Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 Why not just call it what it is? "Principles of Macroeconomics." On our transcripts, I listed things like World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government, rather than a blanket "history." I have classes under catagories such as English, Math, History, Science, Fine Arts, Physical Education, Electives....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ester Maria Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I would probably consider it an elective if given that choice. Another possibility would be putting it under social studies (along with history and what have you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Why not change your "History" category to "History/Social Science"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I would put it under Social Studies, which can include History. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Basically, an elective is a course which isn't required for graduation. If you are following your state's guidelines for graduation and that course isn't part of the requirement, it would then be considered an elective. If you have your own graduation requirements which include that course, I would list it as such, in the appropriate category. Academic electives are highly regarded by colleges. To them, it means the child went an "extra mile" and completed an academic course as an elective. An elective such as Driver's Education does not impress a college, but if one of the elective requirements was fulfilled by Principles of Macroeconomics, it would impress them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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