How do I withdraw my child from public school?
It is best to inform the principal of the school in writing that you are removing the child from school. Avoid meetings or phone calls. Tact is required in presenting a good Christian testimony especially if a school official is not familiar with home study laws.
If you are homeschooling under the private school option, you must
notify the school in writing that your child will no longer be enrolled there, but will be attending your private school. The letter must be sent within
10 days and must include the child’s full legal name, birthdate, race and gender. (See sample letter on page 31.)
If you are registering under the Home Study Program, this letter
is not required by
law, but is highly recommended.
How do I renew my application for the Home Study Program each year?
A renewal application must be made by the first of October of the
school year, or within twelve months of the approval of the initial application.
Renewal applications are approved when parents submit satisfactory evidence that their home school offered a sustained-
(1) Verification that the child has taken the Stanford Achievement
Test (SAT), California Achievement Test (CAT) or another ap-
or has progressed at a rate equal to one grade level for each year
in home study. (See section called Testing Guide for Home School-
Application is sufficient.
(2) A written statement from a teacher certified to teach at the child's grade level stating that the child is being taught with a sustained curriculum of quality at least equal to that offered by public schools at that grade level, or in the case of children with mental or physical disabilities, a sustained curriculum at least equal to that offered by public schools to children with similar disabilities.
(3) Verification that the child took the State Basic Skills Test and scored at or above the state performance standard.
(4) A packet of materials may be presented including a complete outline of the subjects taught, list of books and materials used, copies of the
student's work, test results, statements by third parties who have ob-
Most parents choose to send in a copy of their child's test results. Whichever option you choose, proofread for spelling and grammatical
errors; and be sure that all required information is included.
How do I renew for the Private School Option?
Send a letter according to the instructions given for the initial registration under the Private School Option, updating the information to reflect the new school year.
