Homeschool schedule for 7th grade in South Carolina

1. 1Opening rhythm: calendar, chores, read-aloud, or morning basket.
2. 27th grade core block: pre-algebra readiness, structured writing, literature discussion, science, history, and study skills.
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 South Carolina.
6. 6End-of-day reset: file work, preview tomorrow, and stop before the routine becomes unsustainable.

At least 180 instructional days are required under all three options. Under Option 1, the school day must be at least 4.5 hours, excluding lunch and recess.

Recordkeeping depends on the option. Option 1 requires a plan book or diary of subjects and activities, a portfolio of student work, a record of academic progress assessments, and semiannual progress reports with attendance and individualized assessments. Option 3 requires educational records that include similar materials. Even when not clearly required in the same way under Option 2, families should keep attendance, work samples, course records, and high school transcripts.

It depends on the option. Option 1 requires participation in the annual statewide testing program and the Basic Skills Assessment Program. The available sources do not identify a general statewide testing requirement for Options 2 and 3.

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