GED For Option 1
February 24, 2013
Q. Does a GED qualify as a high school diploma for option (i) of the homeschool law? A. A GED is not accepted as
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Q. Does a GED qualify as a high school diploma for option (i) of the homeschool law? A. A GED is not accepted as
Testing If Beginning Mid-Year Q. I just started homeschooling. Am I required to send test scores to the superintendent by August 1? A. Yes,
Q. If my child goes back to public school, can I take her out and homeschool her again if it doesn’t work out? What
Q. I have a child who needs help with reading comprehension. Can I have him tested through the public schools? A. Public schools will
Q: A friend told me that testing must be done by a certified teacher. Does it have to be a Virginia certified teacher? A:
Q. I never thought I’d be asking this question, but what should I do if I want to begin homeschooling now? I know I’ve
Q. What is the difference between “homeschooling” and “homebound instruction”? A. Homeschooling means you, the parent, are responsible for the education of your child.
Q. We plan to move to Virginia soon, but want to travel a few weeks after we arrive. How soon should I submit my
Q. What records do I need to keep for my superintendent? A. If you filed a Notice of Intent, there are two records you
Q. We have homeschooled for several years under option (i) of the homeschool law, but we have always had strong religious beliefs. Can we
Q. I would like to begin homeschooling under the certified tutor provision, but my teaching license recently expired. Can I get an extension and
Q. I have a child who is struggling to learn. I may need to have him tested, but I don’t know where to begin.
