TEXAS HOMESCHOOL INFORMATION
Texas Education Code Chapter 51.9241(b)
Because the State of Texas considers successful completion of a nontraditional secondary education to be equivalent to graduation from a public high school, an institution of higher education must treat an applicant for admission to the institution as an undergraduate student who presents evidence that the person has successfully completed a nontraditional secondary education according to the same general standards as other applicants for undergraduate admission who have graduated from a public high school.
Commissioner's Home School Policy Letter (March 23, 2010)
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I've Decided to Homeschool--Now What?
You've made the decision to homeschool, so what's next?
Withdrawing your child from school
The important thing to remember is that homeschools are considered private schools in Texas. Give some thought as to what this means. You are withdrawing your child to place her in a private school. Private schools are unregulated in Texas.
Public schools do not ask private schools to submit their curriculums for approval. They do not consider children in private school truant. They do not ask you for attendance records.
You are now a private school.
Nonetheless, just because you know you are a private school, doesn't mean that the public school will know it. So when you go, you might want to take the following with you:
- A Letter of Assurance: This letter should state that you are withdrawing your child to educate at home. In it state that per Education Code 25.086, you have a curriculum that meets basic education goals of reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics and a study of good citizenship. Also state that you will respond only to school district requests that are put into writing.
- TEA Commissioners Letter: You can download this letter from the TEA website. Basically, it tells districts that you are allowed to homeschool.
- Paper and pen, you'll want to have your facts.
What not to do:
- Sign anything. You don't have to sign anything. The school may request you sign a form stating you're withdrawing your child and for what reasons. This is often used by the district to maintain their enrollment and attendance records. Whether or not you choose to sign is up to you.
- Show your curriculum. You don't have to show the school your curriculum or provide it's name or anything else beyond the assurances you state in your letter.
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My child is now at home, now what?
These are a few options when deciding to homeschool.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call our offices,
903-570-7564
School-at-Home
Unit Studies
"Relaxed" or "Eclectic" Homeschooling
Unschooling
Classical Homeschooling
The Charlotte Mason Method
The Waldorf Method
Montessori
Multiple Intelligences
DVD/Video Schooling
Internet Homeschooling
Cirriculum
Learning Style
Schedule
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I give up!
Before you give up,
Tutors
Educators
Coops
Churches
Websites
Self learning packets
These are all very good resources to have available when homeschooling. No one method is perfect for every student and parent, feel free to try out any of the resources or a mixture of many resources. If you are still having difficulites, or have any questions about homeschooling, don't hesitate to call us.
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Graduation!
Graduation requirements
Texas Education Code Chapter 51.9241(b)
Because the State of Texas considers successful completion of a nontraditional secondary education to be equivalent to graduation from a public high school, an institution of higher education must treat an applicant for admission to the institution as an undergraduate student who presents evidence that the person has successfully completed a nontraditional secondary education according to the same general standards as other applicants for undergraduate admission who have graduated from a public high school.
Transcript
In general, here are some guidelines for preparing the homeschool transcript. There are many homeschool transcript templates available on-line as well as some very good record-keeping options that prepare transcripts for you for a small fee.
The homeschool transcript should:
- list all courses taken and dates completed.
- have a cumulative GPA calculated on a 4 point scale.
- include the graduation date only AFTER the student has graduated. Prior to graduation, an "anticipated graduation date" can be listed.
- be kept in a safe place forever (OK, maybe not forever, but for life of student).
- be signed and dated by the "School Principal."
- be mailed to the college in a sealed envelope with the principal's signature over seal.
- Have the school name and address on the outside of the envelope.
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COLLEGE
Patrick Henry College
The Mission of Patrick Henry College is to prepare Christian men and women who will lead our nation and shape our culture with timeless biblical values and fidelity to the spirit of the American founding. Educating students according to a classical liberal arts curriculum, and training them with apprenticeship methodology, the College provides academically excellent baccalaureate level higher education with a biblical world view.
...a deliberate outreach to home schooled students
http://www.phc.edu/
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