A copy of your states homeschooling law, a high school transcript, and (depending on the state) a signed letter from your local superintendent stating that your homeschooling took place in compliance with the law will likely diffuse any concerns.

Do homeschoolers need to be accredited?

How Does Accreditation Relate to Homeschooling? In a nutshell: Homeschool accreditation is not required. No state requires that a homeschool program, curriculum, or diploma be accredited (in fact, homeschool curriculum cant be accredited!). Many families come to homeschooling from the public school system.

How do I verify my homeschool diploma?

Put your Homeschool ID # on the back of the transcript copy or the Diploma that you issue to your kids. They can then access the NCDNPE information and print out their information/confirmation online, or call NCDNPE with the homeschool ID number to easily verify their homeschool.

How can you tell if someone is homeschooled?

11 Ways To Tell If Someone Was HomeschooledTheir school hoodie has their address on it.Their photo is the only one in their yearbook.They tell you they slept with their English teacher, but only during thunderstorms.Their parents have a bumper sticker that says “My Kid Is An Honor Roll Student At My House”More items •6 Sep 2017

What qualifies as homeschooling?

Homeschooling in California Requirements Children ages 6 and up must be enrolled in a legal school. Home-based private schools must file a Private School Affidavit to begin homeschooling. Parents who file the private school affidavit must provide all curricular, instructional, and other materials.

Should homeschoolers take the GED?

Homeschoolers do not need a GED or a diploma to apply to college or qualify for financial aid; you just have to declare that your homeschool education meets state law requirements. When filling out the FAFSA, be sure to check “homeschooled” when it asks for your high school completion status.

How do you graduate from homeschool?

Homeschoolers graduate the same as other school graduates: they take the required high school courses and meet the homeschool high school requirements set forth by their state laws (if there are any). The parents, as the educational institute, then issue a print homeschool diploma for the student.

What is education neglect?

Educational neglect: failure to provide an education and the necessary tools to participate in an education system.

Can a homeschooled child go back to school?

Many children return to school or start school after homeschooling. When the change is child-initiated, the transition generally goes well. As you may know, on standardized tests, homeschooled children test one year ahead of their schooled peers, on average.

Are most homeschoolers religious?

According to the Homeschool Legal Defense Association, a Purcellville, Virginia-based Christian group that has frequently brought lawsuits against state and federal schooling authorities on behalf of homeschoolers, about 25 percent of homeschooling families are secular, while roughly two-thirds are Christian.