Keep Schoolwork
Posted on Jun 6 2012 in Homeschool Q&A by Yvonne Bunn
This post is part of a series titled, “Homeschool Q&A.” The series features questions we’ve received from parents on a variety of topics–and the answers.
Q: How long are you required to keep your child’s schoolwork?
A: The Virginia homeschool law does NOT require you to keep your child’s school work. Neither does the statute require parents to show grades to the superintendent. Only the results of a standardized achievement test or an evaluation are required to show academic achievement. Some parents may keep work samples if they plan to use a portfolio method of evaluation.
Bruce E. Swartz said on June 6, 2012
As a licensed teacher in Virginia with a Masters degree in Education, and registered to homeschool under the certified tutor option, am I required to submit standardized achievement test results to the school district superintendent?
Yvonne Bunn said on June 15, 2012
As a Virginia certified teacher you have two options: 1) comply with the certified tutor statute, §22.1-254(A), or, 2) comply with the second option of the homeschool statute, §22.1-254.1.
If you have complied with the certified tutor statute, §22.1-254(A), by writing a letter to the division superintendent and including a copy of your teaching license, you are NOT required to submit evidence of academic achievement. However, if you have complied with the homeschool statute, §22.1-254.1, by checking the second option on a Notice of Intent form, the homeschool law requires you to send test results by August 1 each year.
You can find more details about the certified tutor option here:
http://heav.org/va-law/certified-tutor-option-tutors/certified-tutor-option/
Regards,
Yvonne
HEAV Director of Homeschool Support