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Transcript Course Placement

May 26, 2013

Q. If a high school student takes a summer course, where do I include that credit in the transcript? A. It is really up

Work Permits

May 22, 2013

Q. Does my 15-year-old homeschooler need a work permit before trying to find a summer job? What forms does he need and where does

Skip a Grade

April 28, 2013

Q. My child is very advanced. Can she skip a grade, and if so, should I notify the superintendent’s office? A. If your child

Virtual School vs. Homeschool

April 21, 2013

Virtual School vs Homeschool Q. I’m confused. Can you tell me the difference between a virtual school offered by the public schools and a

Testing Subsections

April 1, 2013

Q. What parts of a standardized achievement test should my child take in order to satisfy the testing requirement? A. The law requires a

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Superintendent Address

March 26, 2013

Q. Where do I send the results of a standardized achievement test or evaluation? A. If you complied with the homeschool law 22.1-254.1 by

Portfolio Evaluation

March 13, 2013

Q. Can I evaluate my child’s portfolio and send the evaluation letter to the superintendent? A. A portfolio is not mentioned in the homeschool

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Educator Discount Cards

March 6, 2013

Q. Where can I get a homeschool ID card to use for educator discounts at stores? A. Your HEAV membership card can be used

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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Testing If Beginning Mid-Year

February 20, 2013

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,

Homeschool Again

February 13, 2013

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

Public School Testing

February 6, 2013

Q. I have a child who needs help with reading comprehension. Can I have him tested through the public schools? A. Public schools will

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