WHEN MUST I DO WHAT?

ITEMS TO DO PRIOR TO STARTING YOUR HOMESCHOOL INSTRUCTION

When do I have to file documents with my school district?

• For a child that has never been in a school situation - Nothing must be done until they turn legal school age (currently age 8)
• For a child that has been in public school grades 1 or above - The documents must be filed prior to starting homeschooling.
• To continue homeschooling, you must file your new documents each year by August 1st.

Who do I file with?

• The superintendent or their designated representative of your local school district.

What documents must I file?

• A completed affidavit that has been notarized
• A list of your goals and objectives for each of the required subject areas for the level of instruction for each student. (If you have a child that has been labeled as handicapped by the school district, then the Individualized Education Plan must be substantiated by a qualified person)
• Documentation that the supervisor (the mom or dad who will be doing the majority of the teaching) of the home education program has a high school diploma. This can be done in the form of a letter or by simply attaching a photocopy of the diploma.
• Evidence of the child's immunization and evidence that the child has ongoing health and dental care OR a notice of Health Examination Exemption due to religious beliefs. (see printable forms here on the CHAP webpage)

Secure an evaluator that will be willing to do your child's evaluation at the end of the year.

• Make sure they are in agreement with your philosophy of home education.

WHAT YOU MUST DO DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR

• Keep a contemporaneous log of the work being done
• Keep track of EITHER the number of hours spent in schooling time OR the number of days spent in schooling time
• Compile a portfolio of sample work accomplished by the student

WHAT YOU MUST DO AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR BY JULY 1.

• Have an qualified evaluator of your choice give written substantiation that the student has made progress.
• Submit the the following items to the superintendent of your school district by July 1:
  1. A copy of the evaluation which states that progress has been made
  2. A portfolio of samples of the student's work for the year
  3. Any medical or dental forms required for that grade level or the notice of religious exemption.
  4. Any required standardized test scores required by the homeschool law. (Must be done in the 3rd, 5th, and 8th grade years)