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South Carolina homeschool checklist
Leaving school
- Send a withdrawal letter
Notice and filing
- Notification: Yes, join association once, then annual membership
- What to file: Association Membership (Option 3) (ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/state-accountability/home-schooling/home-schooling-options)
- When: Join association before starting. Withdraw from public school after showing membership letter.
- Where: Third Option Accountability Association (50+ members)
- How to submit: Register with approved association
- What to include
- Proof of HS diploma/GED
Subjects and hours
- Time: 180 days
- Required Subjects
- Reading
- Writing
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Comparison/Literature (7-12)
Records to keep
- Plan book / Diary
- Portfolio of samples
- Semi-annual progress report
- Keep records: While homeschooling
Testing and assessment
- Testing: Not required
Deadlines
- Association Membership: Start of School
Contacts and official sources
- Education department: ed.sc.gov