South Carolina homeschool testing requirements

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.

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

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 approval from the local district board of trustees. Options 2 and 3 work through SCAIHS or a qualifying homeschool association rather than a simple statewide notice form. Deadline: The available sources do not show one single statewide filing deadline for every option. For sports under the equal-access law, written notice to the district superintendent must be given before the season begins.

1. 1Name of test, evaluator, or portfolio reviewer if used.
2. 2Date completed and school year covered.
3. 3Score report, evaluator letter, portfolio receipt, or parent summary.
4. 4Copy of anything submitted to a district, umbrella school, or state office.