Homeschool letters and forms

To: [superintendent’s name], Superintendent [school district] Date: [date] Dear [superintendent’s name], Notice of intent to homeschool I am writing to give notice that I will be homeschooling my child, [child’s name] (date of birth [date of birth], grade [grade]), for the [school year] school year, starting on [start date], in accordance with [state law – for example the section of the state code listed on your state guide]. Name of our homeschool (if any): [homeschool name] Parent/guardian: [your name] Address: [your address] [Add anything else your state’s law asks for, such as the subjects to be taught, hours or days, or the parent’s qualifications.] Please confirm in writing that you have received this notice. Sincerely, [your name] [your address]

To: [principal’s name], Principal [school name] Date: [date] Dear [principal’s name], Withdrawal of [child’s name] to homeschool Please withdraw my child, [child’s name] (date of birth [date of birth], grade [grade]), from [school name], effective [start date]. [child’s name] will be homeschooled in accordance with state law. [If your state requires notice to the district: I have sent notice of our homeschool to [school district] on [date sent].] Please confirm the withdrawal date in writing, and let me know if there is anything I need to return or collect. Sincerely, [your name] [your address]

To: Records Office, [school name] [school district] Date: [date] Dear Records Office, Request to inspect and receive a copy of education records I am the parent of [child’s name] (date of birth [date of birth]), who attended [school name] until [start date]. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), I ask to inspect and review [child’s name]’s education records, and I would be grateful for a copy of them, including: - report cards and transcripts; - standardized test results; - attendance records; - health and immunization records held by the school; - any special education records, including evaluations, an IEP or a Section 504 plan. Please let me know if there is a fee for copies. I understand the school must respond within 45 days. Sincerely, [your name] [your address]

To: [superintendent’s name], Superintendent (or the office that wrote to you) [school district] Date: [date] Dear [superintendent’s name], Your enquiry about [child’s name]’s education Thank you for your letter dated [date of their letter]. [child’s name] (date of birth [date of birth]) is homeschooled in accordance with [state law – section listed on your state guide]. [Choose what applies:] - Our notice of intent was sent on [date sent]; a copy is enclosed. - Enclosed is the [assessment / evaluation / portfolio summary] that the law requires for [school year]. - I believe our homeschool meets the requirements of [state law]. Please tell me in writing which requirement you think has not been met, and the section of the law it comes from. I prefer to keep our communication in writing. Please contact me at the address below. Sincerely, [your name] [your address]

HOMESCHOOL PORTFOLIO Student: [child’s name] Date of birth: [date of birth] Grade: [grade] School year: [school year] Homeschool: [homeschool name] Parent/teacher: [your name] Address: [your address] Prepared on: [date] Subjects covered this year: - Reading / English language arts: [main resources and topics] - Mathematics: [ ] - Science: [ ] - Social studies / history: [ ] - Other (art, music, health, PE, languages): [ ] What this portfolio contains: - Attendance or hours record: [days or hours] - Reading list - Dated work samples for each subject (start, middle and end of the year) - Tests, assessments or evaluations: [name, date, who gave it] - Activities, trips, classes and tutors Reviewed by (if required): [name and qualification of evaluator] Date: [ ]

OFFICIAL HOMESCHOOL TRANSCRIPT Student: [child’s name] Date of birth: [date of birth] Homeschool: [homeschool name] Address: [your address] Parent/administrator: [your name] Expected graduation date: [graduation date] GRADE 9 – school year [ ] Course | Level (Regular / Honors / AP / IB / Dual enrollment) | Credits | Grade [English 9] | [Regular] | [1.0] | [A] [Algebra I] | [Honors] | [1.0] | [B+] [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] Credits this year: [ ] GPA this year (unweighted / weighted): [ ] / [ ] GRADE 10 – school year [ ] (same layout) GRADE 11 – school year [ ] (same layout) GRADE 12 – school year [ ] (same layout) SUMMARY Total credits: [ ] Cumulative GPA – unweighted: [ ] weighted: [ ] Test scores (optional): [SAT / ACT / CLT / AP, with dates] Grading scale: A 4.0 (A+ also 4.0), A- 3.7, B+ 3.3, B 3.0, B- 2.7, C+ 2.3, C 2.0, C- 1.7, D+ 1.3, D 1.0, D- 0.7, F 0. Weighted GPA adds 0.5 for Honors and 1.0 for AP, IB and dual enrollment courses (not to an F). P = pass (credit, not in GPA). GPA is weighted by credits. I certify that this is a true and accurate record of the student’s high school work. Signed: ______________________ [your name], Parent/administrator Date: [date]

To: Enrollment Office, [school name] [school district] Date: [date] Dear Enrollment Office, Enrolling [child’s name] after homeschooling I would like to enroll my child, [child’s name] (date of birth [date of birth]), at [school name]. [child’s name] has been homeschooled since [date], and would be starting in grade [grade]. To help with placement, I enclose these records: - [course list or transcript, with our grading scale] - [course descriptions and the main materials used] - [samples of work / portfolio summary] - [standardized test results, with dates] - [any evaluations, IEP or Section 504 plan] - [proof of address, proof of age and immunization records, as you asked] Please let me know: - how you decide grade placement [and high school credit]; - whether you would like my child to take any placement test; - anything else you need from me, and when my child can start. [If your child has, or may have, a disability: I also ask in writing for an evaluation for special education and related services, and for Section 504.] Thank you. I am happy to meet to talk about my child’s learning. Sincerely, [your name] [your address]

To: [superintendent’s name], Superintendent of Schools [school district] Date: [date] Dear [superintendent’s name], Notice of intent to establish a home education program In accordance with section 1002.41, Florida Statutes, I give notice that I am establishing a home education program for the child named below, starting on [start date]. Child’s full legal name: [child’s name] Date of birth: [date of birth] Address: [your address] [Add a line for each other child: full legal name and date of birth.] Please confirm in writing that you have received this notice. Sincerely, __________________________ (signature) [your name] [your address]

To: [superintendent’s name], Superintendent [school district] Date: [date] Dear [superintendent’s name], Notice of intent to establish a non-accredited home-based educational program In accordance with section 22-33-104.5, Colorado Revised Statutes, I give notice that I will provide home-based education for the child named below for the [school year] school year, starting on [start date]. Child’s name: [child’s name] Age: [age] Residence: [your address] Attendance hours: [number] hours of instruction a day, on at least 172 days a year [Add a line for each other child.] Please confirm in writing that you have received this notice. Sincerely, [your name] [your address]

To: [superintendent’s name], Superintendent of Schools [school district] Date: [date] Dear [superintendent’s name], Notice of intent to provide home instruction In accordance with section 100.10 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, I give notice of my intent to provide home instruction for my child, [child’s name] (date of birth [date of birth], grade [grade]), for the [school year] school year, starting on [start date]. Please send me a copy of the regulation and the district’s Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) form. Sincerely, [your name] [your address]

To: [principal’s name], Principal [school name] [school district] Date: [date] Dear [principal’s name], Withdrawal of [child’s name] to be home-schooled Please withdraw my child, [child’s name] (date of birth [date of birth], grade [grade]), from [school name], effective [start date]. [child’s name] will be home-schooled. As a letter of assurance: our home school uses a bona fide curriculum that covers reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics and good citizenship. Please confirm the withdrawal date in writing. Sincerely, __________________________ (signature) [your name] [your address]