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Virginia homeschool checklist
Leaving school
- Send a withdrawal letter
Notice and filing
- Notification: Yes, annual
- What to file: Notice of Intent + Evidence of Progress (www.doe.virginia.gov/parents-students/for-parents/home-instruction)
- When: NOI: August 15 annually. Evidence of Progress: August 1 (from prior year).
- Where: Local school division superintendent
- How to submit: Certified mail recommended
- What to include
- NOI: Proof of HS diploma, curriculum description
- EoP: Test scores (23rd %ile) OR evaluation letter
Subjects and hours
- Time: 180 days
- Required Subjects
- Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- History/Social Science
Records to keep
- Immunization records (if requested)While homeschooling
Testing and assessment
- Must submit 'Evidence of Progress' by August 1. Can use standardized test (23rd percentile or higher) or an evaluation letter.Annual
Deadlines
- Notice of Intent + Evidence of Progress: NOI: August 15 annually. Evidence of Progress: August 1 (from prior year).Goes to: Local school division superintendent
- Evidence of Progress: August 1
- Notice of Intent: August 15
Contacts and official sources
- Education department: www.doe.virginia.gov