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Alabama homeschool checklist
Leaving school
- Send a withdrawal letter
Notice and filing
- Notification: Yes, one-time
- What to file: Church School Enrollment Form
- When: Upon enrollment (before withdrawing from public school or starting homeschool)
- Where: Local city or county school superintendent
- How to submit: Submit in person, by mail, or as directed by district
- What to include
- Child information
- Parent/guardian info
Subjects and hours
- Time: Not specified
Records to keep
- Attendance register (daily record of instruction)
- Copies of enrollment forms
- Keep records: Recommended to keep throughout the school year; no specific state retention requirement
Testing and assessment
- Testing: Not required
Deadlines
- File Private Tutor Statement: Before Instruction Begins
- File Church School Enrollment Form: Upon Enrollment (One-Time)
- Notify Local Superintendent (Private School): End of First Week of School Year
- Private School Annual Registration/Report: October 10 (Annual)
Contacts and official sources
- Education department: www.alabamaachieves.org