Religious Exemption Moving Within the State
November 17, 2013
Q. Our religious exemption has been recognized by our school board, but now we plan to move to another city in Virginia. Do we have
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Voting For School Board Members
October 19, 2013
Q. In my district, some school board members are on the ballot. Is voting for local school board members important for homeschoolers since we are
Special-Needs Requirements
October 13, 2013
Q. Are there extra requirements to homeschool a child with special needs? Are they still eligible for services like speech and occupational therapy (OT)? A.
Common Core Curriculum Alignment
October 9, 2013
Q. How can I find out if my homeschool curriculum is aligned with the Common Core? Is there a list to which I can refer?
Common Core Questions
September 29, 2013
Q. Can you direct me to a fact-based, not opinion-oriented, article about the Common Core? A. I have not found an article that is only
No Response from Superintendent
September 15, 2013
Q. I filed my NOI in early August and haven’t had a response yet from the superintendent’s office. Should I be concerned? A. There is
Beginning After the Deadline
September 8, 2013
Q. Can I begin homeschooling now, even though it’s past the August deadline? A. Yes, according to the homeschool statute. Parents may begin homeschooling after
Evaluation Not Accepted
September 4, 2013
Q. If the superintendent decides the evaluation letter I sent is not acceptable, what might I expect to happen? Now that it is past the
Coverdell Education Savings Accounts
August 18, 2013
Q. Can Virginia homeschoolers use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses? A. Public, private, and homeschool families can use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts to
State-Recognized Diploma
August 4, 2013
Q. My teen’s college application asks if he has received a state-recognized high school diploma. How should I respond? A. Without directly saying “no,” I
Driver’s Ed in Planning District Eight
July 28, 2013
This Q&A originally ran in 2011, and has been updated for 2013. Q. I understand my teen and I must take a new 90-minute course
Percentile Homeschool Test Scores
July 21, 2013
Q. How do I compute the percentile score for my child’s standardized achievement test? Is it an average or do some parts have more weight?
Immunization Records
July 14, 2013
Q. Do I need to send immunization records to the superintendent along with my Notice of Intent? A. According to §22.1-271.4 of the Virginia law,
High School Credits
July 7, 2013
Q. About how many hours of high school work equals one credit hour for a transcript? A. There are several acceptable ways to calculate a
Tester’s Credentials
June 22, 2013
Q. The superintendent’s office has requested to see my tester’s credentials. Am I required to supply that information with the test results? A. No, if
Transcript Course Placement
May 26, 2013
Q. If a high school student takes a summer course, where do I include that credit–in the year just finished or the year ahead? A.
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 he
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 is
Virtual School vs. Homeschool
April 21, 2013
Q. I’m confused. Can you tell me the difference between a virtual school offered by the public schools and a homeschool? In both situations, the
Homeschool Instruction: Days and Hours
April 15, 2013
Q. Are homeschoolers required to follow the public-school required days and hours of instruction? A. In 22.1-254 (A) the law says in part that parents
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 “composite
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 filing
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 law;
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 at
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 a
Testing If Beginning Mid-Year
February 20, 2013
Q. I just started homeschooling. Am I required to send test scores to the superintendent by August 1? A. Yes, if you complied with the
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 should
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 only
Test Administrator
January 16, 2013
Q: A friend told me that testing must be done by a certified teacher. Does it have to be a Virginia certified teacher? A: An
How to Begin Mid Year
December 20, 2012
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 missed
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