Homeschool Requirements
HEALTH:
Ø Dental - grades K (or entrance to school), 3, & 7
Ø Physical - grades K (or entrance to school), 6, & 11
Ø Height, weight, vision, hearing - yearly
Ø Immunizations Required:
Click here for an explanation of the most recent immunization requirements.
More information on Pennsylvania's school immunization requirements can be found in 28 Pa.CODE CH.23 (School Immunization). Contact your local healthcare provider or call 1-877-PA-HEALTH for more information.
TESTING:
Achievement testing – grades 3, 5, & 8
EVALUATION FROM QUALIFIED EVALUATOR:
Due to the Superintendent by July 1 (each year)
Elementary School and Secondary School requirements may be found in School Code Section 1327.1.
HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS:
According to School Code Section 1327.1, students in grades 9-12 are required to have the following:
4 years English
3 years Mathematics
3 years Social Studies
3 years Science
2 years Arts & Humanities
PLEASE NOTE:
Ø Affidavits must be filed yearly.
* Returning Homeschoolers - The affidavit and other appropriate paperwork are due in the Superintendent’s Office by August 1 of each year.
* New Homeschoolers - The affidavit needs to be filed prior to the start of homeschooling and can be done at any point within the school year.