Homeschool software will help you get organized and make sense of everything. This is because you will be able to file and keep track of documents, assignments, and grades via this type of software. However, the software itself can also be very confusing since there are so many different record-keeping software packages available today.
Homeschool Tracker Software
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Homeschool Tracker is a record-keeping software system that also allows you to plan, track progress and make reports for each student. There are 2 versions of this software: a freeware basic edition and a plus edition that costs $49. Regardless of which edition you choose to use you will need a new download for each computer because the information is stored locally instead of being stored online. Some of the great features included within this homeschooling software are:
- Full email tech support, help file access, and chat features are available with the plus edition.
- It is customizable
- Neither edition ever expires, however, the basic edition locks out lesson planning customization, creating class schedules, maintaining transcripts and limits report cards.
Edu Track Homeschool Software
Edu Track was created by ConTech Solutions. This is a very simple program that allows you to make and store lesson plans on your computer. It costs $59 but you will have to pay an additional $15 per year for any upgrades. Unfortunately, there is no free trial version available. However, there are a lot of great options included within this software that isn’t included in other software programs of this nature, including:
- Well-known name brand lesson plan packages (i.e. Saxon) are available
- Household chores can also be tracked
- Assignment sheets
- Unit studies planner
- Awards and certificates maker
Homeschool Reporting Online
Homeschool Reporting Online is great for Internet savvy homeschooling parents. This software does everything that other homeschool record-keeping software does but there are extra categories and a secure login system so that you can access the website from anywhere. All of this and more is available for only $20 per year and there is also a free 30-day trial available. Some of the other great features of this software include:
- Immunization record-keeping for homeschooling
- Portfolio tracking
- Complete online storage
- Transcript maintenance
- Optional backup offline storage
Home School Inc., PER – Software For Homeschooling
This homeschool software and planner will allow both you and your student to access it at the same time because it is available online for free. With this program, you will be able to keep records, maintain assignments, grade and evaluate assignments and create reports. Some of the other great features include:
- Students can submit assignments through this software
- Students can submit questions through this software
- The software is very easy to learn and use
- Field trips can be scheduled and details of it can be entered
- Community pages can also be created
Homeschool Skedtrack Homeschooling Software
Homeschool Skedtrack is a web-based program that allows you to log in, create lesson plans, distribute the plans and record test scores for free (there are advertisements to contend with). Some of the other features of this software include:
- Customizable resource list for each course
- Scheduling for vacations and holidays
- Grades can be calculated
- Transcripts can be generated in PDF form
- Each student gets their own login
- A hobby log
Homeschool Day Book
Homeschool Day Book is great if you are unschooling because it allows you to record what your child did after they have done it. This program costs $39 but has a lot of great features to offer including:
- Easily track attendance
- Print reports
- Record homeschooling activities all together or individually by subject
- Give each entry a different title
- Create group entries
HomeSchool Minder
HomeSchool Minder is helpful for busy families who need to schedule their homeschool day. It costs $39.95 per year and has a beautiful graphical interface. Besides allowing you to track assignments, attendance and appointments, it also allows you to:
- Track extracurricular activities
- Enter standardized test scores
- Track reading lists
- Ensure that your children are completing their chores
- Track community service projects and field trips
- Create reports and transcripts
Homeschool Solutions Program and Software
Homeschool Solutions is an all-inclusive program that costs $25 but is a bit more difficult to learn than other software programs. There are a lot of different options for scheduling but the thing that really makes this software unique is that you can track both long and short term goals. Other great features include:
- Track educational games that are used
- Track educational software that is used
- Track expenses
- Log your student’s progress
- Create and track unit studies or daily lesson plans
- Keep the contact information for your friends and tutors all in one place
