Diploma Lost
August 2, 2015
Q. I’m about to send in my Notice of Intent, but my diploma is lost. I can’t find it anywhere. Should I use option 4
Homeschool Q&A
Test Scores Lost or Late
July 26, 2015
Q. What happens if a parent fails to send in test scores or sends them in late? A. If a parent does not provide test
Library Access
July 13, 2015
Q. Are homeschoolers allowed to use public school libraries? A. I am not aware of laws that allow or prohibit the use of public school
SOLs and Reenrollment
June 20, 2015
Q. Is there a law that requires homeschooled students to make up missed SOL’s if they re-enrolled in public school? A. Public schools may—and often
GED and Financial Aid
June 7, 2015
Q. My graduate plans to enroll in a community college. He has been told he will need a GED in order to receive student financial
AP Test
May 31, 2015
Q. My teen would like to take the Japanese AP exam from the public school next year. They do not offer this course. Can she
Notice of Intent with Questions
May 24, 2015
Q. My superintendent sent a Notice of Intent with lots of additional questions. What should I do? A. Some school districts develop their own Notice
Homeschool Evaluator Requirements
May 10, 2015
Q. What do I need to do to become certified as an homeschool evaluator for homeschool students? A. Special training or evaluator certification is not
Testing Level
April 21, 2015
Q. Which test level should I use to show educational progress—the one for the current year or the year my child will enter next fall?
Evaluation Letter Contents
April 12, 2015
Q. What should be included in an evaluation letter? A. An evaluation letter should be written on letterhead with contact information and signed with the
Withdraw from School
April 4, 2015
Q. What do I do if I want my child to withdraw from school to homeschool now? A. First, fill out a Notice of Intent
Early Homeschool Test
March 28, 2015
Q. I tested my son in October when we began homeschooling. Can I submit these test results or do I need to test him again?
Evaluate Homeschool Child
March 22, 2015
Q. Since I have a teaching license, can I evaluate my own child rather than use a standardized achievement test? A. An end-of-year evaluation or
Certified Tutor and Notice of Intent
March 17, 2015
Q. If I file under the certified tutor statute, do I also need to provide a Notice of Intent? A. It depends on whether you file
Homeschool Diplomas
March 10, 2015
Q. How do I get a diploma when my teen is ready to graduate? We use a correspondence school, but I prefer a Virginia diploma.
Test Level and Grade Level
February 15, 2015
Q. Our son is working below grade level on some subjects, though he tested fine on the end-of-year, grade-level test. After I submitted his results,
Immunizations and Homeschoolers
February 7, 2015
Q. If I send in a Notice of Intent, does that mean I must comply with the immunization requirements? A. The law requires all children
Testing If Child Is 18
February 3, 2015
Q. If my child turns 18 this year, do I need to I notify the superintendent? And will we be required by law to provide
Goochland County Concerns
January 25, 2015
Q. I’m very concerned about religious exemption in Goochland County. Do their school board policies affect me in my county? A. If you live in
Calling a Legislator
January 4, 2015
Q. What can I expect to happen when I call my senator or delegate regarding a bill that affects homeschoolers? I want to call, but
How to Evaluate a Child
November 15, 2014
Q. For an evaluation, it says the child must show progress. Since my special needs child is behind in several subjects, will that affect her
Transferring Credits to Public School
November 8, 2014
Q. If I decide to transfer my high school student into public school, will they accept his homeschool credits? A. Based on Virginia law, each
CAT-5 Test Change
November 1, 2014
Q. I understand the CAT-5 survey test is being phased out. Is there another test that covers only what the law requires? A. The TerraNova
Records from Public School
October 16, 2014
Q. Can I get a copy of my child’s public school records? I am not sure what my legal rights are. A. Yes, you may
Boys State
September 27, 2014
Q. Can homeschool students participate in Boys State? A. Until recently, homeschooled students could not participate in Boys State, but through the hard work of
K12 Virtual School
September 22, 2014
Q. Can K12 be used as a homeschooling curriculum? A. K12 curriculum can be used in one of two ways: 1) as the curriculum for
PSAT® Test Registration
September 14, 2014
Q. Where do I register my high school student for the PSAT? A. A Homeschooler must register for the PSAT at the local public high
Notification Deadline Passed
September 8, 2014
Q. Is it too late to begin homeschooling now? A. No, it’s not too late to begin homeschooling. Parents may begin homeschooling after the August
Special Needs and Parents’ Rights
August 31, 2014
Q. May I remove my preschooler with special needs from school and educate him at home? Are there additional requirements? A. According to the Individuals
Religious Exemption for Preschoolers
August 17, 2014
Q. I would like to seek a religious exemption for my three-year-old preschooler since, as a parent, I have been teaching him from birth. Can
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