If I want to homeschool my son, what are the requirements? Dont I have to pass a test? What paperwork?

Answer 1

Regualtions vary from state to state. You can get answers from your child's school if he is currently enrolled, from the school district or online at the distric website.

Generally, to homeschool the child must be taught by a parent or legal gaurdian, that person needs a HS diploma and you have to used either a purchased curriculum approved by the state or, if you choose to build your own, have it approved prior to beginning instruction. If you choose to build your own, you will have to meet the state mandated requirements as far as subjects and content. Building your own curriculum can be cheaper, but using one approved by the state takes most of the guess work out of it! You will be required to file papers withdrawing your child from public shool and agreeing to educate them yourself. You will be expected to maintain a portfolio of your child's work, to be reviewed at intervals determined by the state (usually at least twice a year). Also, by deciding to homeschool, you will be giving up your child's ability to participate in school events, school sponsered sports teams and extracurricular activities as well as the right to any services your child may be entitled to recieving for any special needs (speech, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.) Be sure to get information on what you would need to do in the event you decide to have your son go back into the public schools...this may help you decide what curriculum to use.

In response to Barbara C.- very few states allow partial homeschooling...it has become an all or none situation. The only system I know that allows homeschooled student to attend specialty classes and, once they reach middle and high school to take one AP level course, is the DoDDs system (the schools for the familiy members of military personnel living overseas).

Answer 2

It depends on the state but most just require a high school diploma. No, you do not need to pass a test to homeschool your child.

DO NOT go through your local school district to learn about home educating because they do not know and will give misinformation. Go to http://hslda.org and find out the laws for your state, different states have different requirements. I'm in Florida, I choose the private umbrella school option and am only required to turn in attendance, no grades, no testing, no paperwork.

After that, search for a homeschool group online and locally to be involved with.

Answer 3

You need to take a look at www.hslda.org

The requirements are different in every state. Some states require parents to be college graduates. Some states require child testing and full work portfolios.

It just depends on where you live.

In FL, there is yearly testing, but no other paper work. Parents don't have to have college.

In MN, parents have to be college graduates.

In KY, the only requirements are to study the main subjects and to take attendance.

It varies. Good luck!

Answer 4

I believe it's just a High School diploma or equivalent, and a teacher from the local school to oversee what is being taught, and how.

As well as the progress.

Hope this helps.

Answer 5

That is part of the problem, you don't have to be qualified at all, the child just has to pass the equivelant of the GED test. I know you are probably doing this to protect your child, I mean look around you at all the school shootings and the drugs it is horrible. But try different options, such as private school, (there are grants you can apply for) or partial home schooling, they need that interaction with people. Home schooled children often don't know how to act in public, It is sheltering them but yet isolating them. Good Luck with whatever you choose

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Talk to the Prinicipal at your local school or ask the school district.