Home Education / Homeschool Program

Below is information for parents/guardians interested in homeschooling their child for the upcoming school year.

Please see the school board policy (SLSD School Board Policy #137). 

Some important information is also provided below:

• An affidavit must be notarized annually by August 1st. Please refer to the Homeschooling Supervisor's Packet below for the affidavit form.
• Education objectives, by subject matter, need to be submitted by August 1st. This form should include the student's name and grade level.
• Instructional hour requirement: 900 hours of instruction per year at the elementary level or 990 hours per year at the secondary level.
• On or before June 30th, the school district needs to receive the student's evaluation certificate.
  • Please be sure that the name of the student and grade levels is listed on the form.
  • The evaluation form needs to be signed by a certified evaluator.
• Graduation requirements for students in Grades 9 through 12 include 4 years of English, 3 years of mathematics, 3 years of science, 3 years of social studies, and 2 years of arts and humanities. Diplomas are awarded through the home education program and not through the Southern Lehigh School District.

The Homeschooling Supervisor's Packet is available to be picked up at the Administration Building (5775 Main Street) or you can download the packet from the link below.

Homeschooling Supervisor's Packet (Click here)