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Only the last item is required by law.
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Read the The Keys to Homeschooling in the Keystone State or the complete CHAP website for background information on "how-to" homeschool in Pennsylvania. |
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Write a brief summary of your reasons for homeschooling |
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Write a brief statement on socialization |
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Write a brief statement on your goals |
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Research curriculum and different methods of schooling and decide which method will work best for your family |
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Write brief objectives based on your goals and curriculum choices. |
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Make list of curriculum materials (one for each child) |
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Get a HSLDA application, fill it out, and mail it to HSLDA |
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Subscribe to a national and local home education magazine |
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Sign up for the CHAP Homeschool Convention (Friday and Saturday before Mother's Day annually) |
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Complete an affidavit and other the forms for your school district. |
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Have the affidavit notarized and file it and the other necessary forms with the school district prior to commencing your homeschool program and by August 1 every year there after.
An affidavit does not need to be filed until the child reaches the legal school age which, at this time in Pennsylvania, is 8 years of age. |
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