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Homeschool

Welcome! This page provides an overview of homeschooling requirements in New York State. Whether you're just getting started or continuing your homeschool journey, this guide outlines the general regulations, paperwork, and instructional requirements for grades K–12.

General Requirements for Homeschooling in New York State

  • Annual Letter of Intent due by July 1 or within 14 days if beginning mid-year.

  • Instruction must be substantially equivalent to that provided in public schools.

  • Instruction totals must match 180 days / 900 hours (grades 1–6) or 180 days / 990 hours (grades 7–12).

Required Paperwork

  1. Letter of Intent
    • Submit to the district superintendent annually, by July 1 (or within 14 days of starting mid-year).
  2. Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP)
    • Submit within four weeks of receipt or by August 15.
    • IHIP must include syllabi/curriculum per required subjects, instructor name(s), and evaluation plan.
  3. Quarterly Reports
    • Four per school year.
    • Include instructional hours, summary of covered material, and grades or narrative.
  4. Annual Assessment
    • Grades 1–3: Parent narrative evaluation.
    • Grades 4–8: Test or alternate evaluation every other year.
    • Grades 9–12: Standardized testing each year.
    • Approved tests include Iowa, CAT, Stanford, or tests listed on the NYSED site.
For full regulatory detail, view NYSED Part 100.10 – Home Instruction regulations and accompanying FAQs.

Instructional Requirements by Grade Band

Grades K–6

Must include:
  • Reading, Writing, Spelling, English Language
  • Arithmetic
  • Geography, U.S. History, Science
  • Health, Physical Education
  • Visual Arts, Music
  • Patriotism & Citizenship
  • Fire & Traffic Safety
  • At least one unit of New York State History before grade 6

Grades 7–8

Include:
  • English (grammar, literature, composition)
  • History & Geography
  • Science, Mathematics
  • Health & Physical Education
  • Art, Music, Practical Arts, Library Skills
  • Second Language instruction
  • NY State History (if not completed earlier)

Grades 9–12

Over the four years, the following minimum units are required:
  • English — 4 units
  • Social Studies — 4 units (U.S. History, Economics, Government)
  • Mathematics — 2 units
  • Science — 2 units
  • Art or Music — 1 unit
  • Health — 0.5 unit
  • Physical Education — 2 units (0.5 units/year)
  • Electives — 6.5 units (over 4 years)
Total at least 22 units at the completion of senior year

Required Paperwork

Home School Coordinator

Jennifer Bartlett-Prati

Faculty Information

Department(s)
Administration
Title(s)
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Contact Information

Email
(Primary)
School Phone
x172