Home School
Overview
RCW 28A.225 defines instruction as home-based if it consists of planned and supervised instructional and related educational activities including curriculum and instruction in the basic skills of occupational education, science, mathematics, language, social studies, history, health, reading, writing, spelling, and the development of an appreciation of art and music. Total annual program hours are as follows:
- Kindergarten: At least a total of 1,000 hours
- Grades 1 through 12: An annual average total of 1,080 hours
RCW 28A.200 recognizes that all decisions (except for matters specifically referred to in RCW 28A. 225) relating to philosophy or doctrine; selection of books, teaching materials and curriculum; and methods, timing, and place in the provision or evaluation of home-based instruction shall be the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
Therefore, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to provide the materials and equipment necessary to meet the planned objectives for home-based instruction and to comply with state law.
The Difference Between K-12 Online School and Home School
Students who are enrolled in a Washington State K12 online school are not considered as being homeschooled or receiving home-based instruction, as these are public school Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) programs. Therefore, a Declaration of Intent to Homeschool form is not required for students enrolled in a Washington State K-12 online school.
Home School Information
The Declaration of Intent to Home School form must be submitted annually to your resident school district. Forms must be submitted by September 15th or within two weeks of the beginning of your resident school district quarter, trimester, or semester.
- Filing a Declaration of Intent to Homeschool
- Parent Qualifications
- Annual Testing
- Ancillary Services & Part-Time Attendance
- Transcripted Coursework
- Puyallup Parent Partnership Program (P4)
- Washington State Fair Tickets
Filing a Declaration of Intent to Homeschool
Parent Qualifications
Annual Testing
Ancillary Services & Part-Time Attendance
Transcripted Coursework
Puyallup Parent Partnership Program (P4)
Washington State Fair Tickets
Contact Info
Richard Lasso
Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Instructional Leadership
Shelly Teele
Executive Assistant
253-841-8771
Fax
253-840-8938
Address
Puyallup, WA 98372
Resources
Washington Homeschool Organization (W.H.O.)
6627 South 191st Place, Suite #F106
Kent, WA 98032
(425) 251-0439
Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Office of Learning and Teaching Support Private Schools/Home-Based Instruction
(360) 725-6433