South Carolina homeschool recordkeeping requirements

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.

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.

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. Frequency: Annual under Option 1. Not generally identified in the available sources for Options 2 and 3.

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 South Carolina agency guidance before a compliance deadline.