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California homeschool checklist
Leaving school
- Send a withdrawal letter
Notice and filing
- Notification: Yes, annual
- What to file: Private School Affidavit (PSA) (www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/psa.asp)
- When: October 1 - October 15 (statutory filing period). System opens August 1.
- Where: California Department of Education (CDE)
- How to submit: Online via CDE website
- What to include
- School name
- Address
- Enrollment
- Teacher qualifications
Subjects and hours
- Time: Not specified
- Required Subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Social Sciences
- Science
- Fine Arts
- Health
- Physical Education
Records to keep
- Copy of PSAIndefinitely (recommended)
- AttendanceIndefinitely (recommended)
- Course of StudyIndefinitely (recommended)
- Faculty QualificationsIndefinitely (recommended)
- Immunization Records (or waivers)Indefinitely (recommended)
Testing and assessment
- Testing: Not required
Deadlines
- Private School Affidavit (PSA): October 15Goes to: California Department of Education (CDE)
- PSA System Opens: August 1
- Charter Enrollment: Spring (Feb-Apr)
Contacts and official sources
- Education department: www.cde.ca.gov