American Home Schools
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American Home Schools |
South Carolina allows 3 options for homeschooling. All require parents to have a high school diploma or GED. The first is under the direction of local school districts, with annual testing. The second option is to homeschool under the umbrella of the SC Association of Independent Home Schools (SCAIHS). SCAIHS requires annual membership fees and annual testing as well as curriculum review. The third option provides homeschoolers the accountability they need through homeschool associations (not the same as a support group). There are many to choose from throughout the state. Under this option, annual testing is not required and all records are maintained by the parent. This option provides the most freedom and choices of all the homeschooling options. Parents may sign a form stating that they wish to waive kindergarten
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Summary:
Option 1 - Instruction during the school term at a place other than a school may be substituted for school attendance; provided, such instruction is approved by the State Board of Education as substantially equivalent to instruction given to children of like ages in the public or private schools where such children reside
Option 2 - In lieu of the requirements of 59-65-40 (the home schooling law), parents or guardians may teach their children at home if the instruction is conducted under the auspices of the South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools. Bona fide membership and continuing compliance with the academic standards of SCAIHS exempts the homeschooler from the further requirements of 59-65-40.
Option 3 - In lieu of the requirements of Section 59-65-40 or Section 59-65-45, parents or guardians may teach their children at home if the instruction is conducted under the auspices of an association for homeschools which has no fewer than fifty members and meets the requirements of this section. Bona fide membership and continuing compliance with the academic standard of the association exempts the home school from the further requirements of Section 59-65-40 or Section 59-65-45.