Homeschool schedule for 11th grade in District of Columbia

1. 1Opening rhythm: calendar, chores, read-aloud, or morning basket.
2. 211th grade core block: upper-level credits, college or career planning, dual enrollment if useful, test prep, and documented electives.
3. 3Breaks: movement, snack, outside time, or quiet reset before attention drops.
4. 4Family subjects: science, history, art, music, or nature study can often combine ages.
5. 5Compliance block: update attendance, work samples, or notes needed for District of Columbia.
6. 6End-of-day reset: file work, preview tomorrow, and stop before the routine becomes unsustainable.

The regulations require thorough, regular instruction of sufficient duration. The available sources do not give one simple statewide hourly minimum, but HSLDA says families should provide instruction during the period of the year when public schools are in session.

Maintain a portfolio for at least one year that includes evidence of the student's current work, such as writings, worksheets, workbooks, creative materials, assessments, or other materials showing regular educational activity across subjects. It is also wise to keep attendance records, curriculum information, correspondence, and permanent high school records.

No general standardized testing requirement was identified for District of Columbia homeschoolers.

Start smaller than you think. A consistent two-hour routine that actually happens beats an ideal six-hour schedule that burns everyone out.