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Testing and the Composite Score

May 1, 2016

Q. When testing, do you administer all or part of the standardized achievement test? A. The Virginia homeschool statute, § 22.1-254.1 (C), requires a

Homeschooling Kindergartener for One Year

April 27, 2016

Public School After Kindergarten Q. My child is four and will miss the September 30 cut-off date for kindergarten by a few days. If

Testing If Behind in One Subject

April 20, 2016

Q. My two elementary-age children did not do well in math, so I put them back one grade level in math when we began

Ordering License Plates

April 13, 2016

Q. How can I get an “Education Begins at Home” license plate? I’m so encouraged when I see them on cars! A. Since 2005

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The Importance of a Diploma

March 23, 2016

Homeschool Diplomas Q. Why is it important to issue a homeschool diploma? A. A diploma represents the completion of a course of study that

Military Requirements for Homeschool Enlistment

March 9, 2016

Updated July 15, 2024 Q. Can homeschool graduates enlist in the military? I understand it is sometimes difficult. A. Occasionally, homeschoolers have problems enlisting

Testing at Public School

March 7, 2016

Q. Must my child take the history and science portions of a standardized achievement test when he takes the test at a public school?

Testing Special Needs

February 24, 2016

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.

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When To Test

February 17, 2016

When To Test Q. When should I schedule a test for end-of-year progress? A. If you decide to use a standardized achievement test, the

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Immunization Not a Requirement to Homeschool

February 10, 2016

Q. Is immunization part of the homeschool law? A. No, immunization is not part of the homeschool statute (§22.1-254.1) and is not a requirement

Dual Enrollment and Scholarships

January 24, 2016

Q. If a homeschool student takes dual enrollment classes at a community college, could this impact freshman scholarship opportunities? A. According to Lee Andes,

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What Should My Child Know?

January 16, 2016

Q. Where can I find information about what my child should be learning at his grade level? I’m concerned that he might not be

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