NEW YORK
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New York Homeschool Laws
Overview
- Students attend school between ages 6 through 16.
- A letter of intent to be submitted by July 1st annually, and a homeschool plan.
- The district is obligated to reply within 10 business days of receiving the notice of intent.
- Must school 180 days and send in quarterly reports as well as an annual assessment with the fourth quarter report.
- Must school 180 days and send in quarterly reports as well as an annual assessment with the fourth quarter report.
- Annual testing for high school only
- Curriculum courses required for grade one through six are arithmetic, spelling, writing, the English language, geography, United States history, science, health education, music, visual arts, physical education, and bilingual education and/or English as a second language where the need is indicated.
- Courses required for grades seven and eight are English, history, geography, science, mathematics, physical education, health education, art, music, practical arts, and library skills.
- Courses required for grades nine through 12 are English; social studies, including American history, government, and economics; mathematics; science; art and/or music; health education; physical education; and three electives.”
- School officials may request a meeting with parent to discuss the process of homeschooling.
- Students may be allowed to use such school facilities provided that there is mutual agreement on the part of all involved parties.
- Students instructed at home are not required to meet immunization requirements for in-school students.
- Parents or students may borrow instructional items from the public school such as library books, microscopes, and movie projectors although a public school is not obligated by law to lend such items.
- Public school programs are open to home schooled students.
- Parents are required to keep attendance records for each student, but there is no legal obligation for them to maintain any other records. It is recommended that parents keep evidence of their programs and their children’s achievement and correspondence with the school district.
- Home-instructed students can take the GED exam, when they have reached eligibility to do so. Students passing the GED exam can share their General Equivalency Diplomas with college admissions personnel.
- A portfolio of the student’s work, demonstrating its breadth and depth, might be developed over time. This portfolio can be shared with college admissions personnel to demonstrate the student’s capabilities.
Statewide Homeschool Groups
Conferences: www.greathomeschoolconventions/locations/new-york
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