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South Dakota homeschool checklist

Leaving school

  • Send a withdrawal letter

Notice and filing

  • Notification: Yes, one-time
  • What to file: Notification of Alternative Instruction
  • When: Within 30 days of starting (or within 30 days of moving or transitioning from public school)
  • Where: South Dakota Department of Education (or local district)
  • How to submit: Submit form to DOE or district
  • What to include
  • Intent to homeschool
  • Student info

Subjects and hours

  • Required Subjects
  • Language Arts
  • Mathematics

Records to keep

  • Transcripts (recommended for college)
  • Keep records: Indefinitely (Personal use)

Testing and assessment

  • Testing: Not required

Deadlines

  • File Notification: Within 30 Days

Contacts and official sources