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Maryland homeschool checklist
Leaving school
- Send a withdrawal letter
Notice and filing
- Notification: Yes, one-time (plus portfolio reviews)
- What to file: Notice of Consent (Home Instruction Notice of Intent) (marylandpublicschools.org)
- When: At least 15 days BEFORE beginning homeschool (mandatory waiting period)
- Where: Local county school superintendent
- How to submit: Form submission
- What to include
- Supervision choice (County or Umbrella)
- Student info
Subjects and hours
- Time: Regular basis
- Required Subjects
- English
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Art
- Music
- Health
- Physical Education
Records to keep
- Portfolio of work samples for all subjects
- Reading logs (recommended)
- Photos of projects/trips
- Keep records: Maintain for annual reviews
Testing and assessment
- Testing: Not required
Deadlines
- Notice of Intent: 15 Days Prior to Start
- Portfolio Reviews: Varies (Semesterly)
Contacts and official sources
- Education department: marylandpublicschools.org