California homeschool recordkeeping requirements

For the private school affidavit route, keep attendance records, course information, and the basic records required of private schools. Many families also keep work samples and transcripts.

California does not set a simple homeschool hourly minimum for every pathway, but private schools are generally expected to offer instruction comparable in scope to public school branches of study.

No statewide testing is required for families homeschooling independently through the private school or private tutor routes. Frequency: Not required for independent homeschooling.

1. 1Notice, affidavit, umbrella-school enrollment, or withdrawal copies if applicable.
2. 2Attendance or school-days tracker if your state requires days/hours or if you want a clean audit trail.
3. 3Curriculum list by subject and grade level.
4. 4Work samples or portfolio highlights for reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
5. 5Test results, evaluation letters, report cards, or progress summaries if applicable.
6. 6High-school course descriptions, credits, grades, and transcript drafts for grades 9–12.

This site summarizes public source material and should be verified against current California agency guidance before a compliance deadline.