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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,”

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

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

High School Credits

July 7, 2013

Q. About how many hours of high school work equals one high school credit hour for a transcript? A. There are several acceptable ways

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,

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

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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