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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHomeschooling in Hawaii<\/strong> Overview<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\nNotice of Intent Required: Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n1 Option for Homeschooling: Home Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSubject or Curriculum Requirements: Must be cumulative and sequential<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAttendance Age Requirements: 5-18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRecord-Keeping Requirements: Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAssessments or Evaluations Required: Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nProof of Immunization Required: No<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTable of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nHawaii Homeschooling Laws and Regulations
<\/strong>How to Start Homeschooling<\/a>
Notice of Intent<\/a>
Qualifications to Homeschool<\/a>
Mandatory School Age <\/a>
Subject and Curriculum Requirements<\/a>
Annual Progress Report<\/a>
Record-Keeping Requirements<\/a>
Evaluations and Assessments<\/a>
Required Immunizations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nResources for Homeschooling Families in Hawaii<\/strong>
Homeschool Groups and Co-ops<\/a>
Sports Opportunities<\/a>
Homeschool Field Trips<\/a>
Special Education Homeschoolers<\/a>
How Our Curriculum Can Help<\/a>
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Hawaii\u2019s homeschool requirements are a little more involved than some other states. Families who homeschool in Hawaii need to do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Submit an initial notice of intent to homeschool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Provide a \u201cstructured, cumulative, and sequential\u201d curriculum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keep required records on file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Submit annual progress reports to the local district.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Participate in standardized testing at the required grade levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
TIP: <\/strong>Home educators in Hawaii are responsible for all costs related to their child\u2019s education. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\nHawaii Notice of Intent to Homeschool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Parents and guardians must notify the principal of their local school of their intent to homeschool. They only need to do this once for each child as they begin homeschooling. File this notification before starting a homeschool program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may use Form 4140<\/a> as your notice of intent. Or, write a letter including your child\u2019s name, birth date, grade level, address, and telephone number. A parent or guardian must sign and date the letter. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe district will return your form or letter with the signature of the principal and superintendent to acknowledge receipt. The school will keep a copy of this intent on file, and home educators should retain the original for their records.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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By state law, parents and guardians don\u2019t require any special qualifications to teach their children at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAll you need to homeschool is a passion for your child\u2019s education and a willingness to put in the time and effort it requires.<\/em>
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Hawaii requires children to start school when they turn 5 by July 31st of that year. They must continue school until they are 18 as of January 1st of that school year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Hawaii law says: \u201cThe curriculum shall be structured and based on educational objectives as well as the needs of the child, be cumulative and sequential, provide a range of up-to-date knowledge and needed skills, and take into account the interests, needs and abilities of the child.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The law also says the curriculum may include (but does not require) the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Elementary School: Language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, art, music, health, and physical education at a level appropriate for the child\u2019s developmental stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Secondary School: English, social studies, mathematics, science, health, physical education, and guidance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
TIP:<\/strong> Home educators have complete freedom to choose the instructional methods, curriculum programs, and educational materials that are right for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can use the Hawaii Subject Matter Standards<\/a> for guidance, but this isn\u2019t required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\nHawaii Homeschool Annual Progress Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Home educators must submit an annual progress report for each of their students to the local school principal. This ensures children are making adequate progress for their age and ability. If they\u2019re not, the principal will meet with the parents to create an improvement plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hawaii homeschool annual assessments can be any one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- A score on a nationally-normed standardized achievement test showing appropriate grade level achievement for the child\u2019s age; or<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Progress on a nationally-normed standardized achievement test equivalent to one grade level per calendar year, regardless of age; or<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A written evaluation by a certified Hawaii teacher stating that the child demonstrates appropriate grade level achievement or significant annual advancement in line with their abilities; or<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
A written evaluation by the parent or guardian, including a description of the child’s progress in each subject area included in the child’s curriculum, representative samples of the child’s work, and<\/em> representative tests and assignments, including grades for courses if grades are given.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Attendance-Requirements.png\")
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Hawaii\u2019s law requires parents to keep a record of the planned curriculum. This must include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Start and end date of the homeschool program each year<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Number of instruction hours per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Subject areas included in your planned curriculum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Methods used to determine mastery of these subjects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A list of textbooks and other instructional materials that will be used (For books, list the author, title, publisher, and date of publication. For magazines, list the author, article title, magazine, date, volume number, and pages.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
TIP:<\/strong> You aren\u2019t required to submit this record to the local district but will need to keep it on file at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFamilies can also assemble a portfolio of student work samples, report cards, assessments, and other supporting materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Hawaii requires homeschoolers to take standardized tests in the same grades as their public school counterparts, which are grades 3, 5, 8, and 10. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
TIP:<\/strong> Satisfactory test scores can serve as a homeschool student\u2019s annual progress report.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHomeschool students can participate in the Statewide Testing Program at their local school in these grades at no cost. Or, the student and principal of their local school can agree on another form of criterion-referenced or norm-referenced test. In this case, the testing costs will be at the home educator\u2019s expense. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Hawaii homeschoolers are not required to provide health records, TB tests, or proof of immunizations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\nHomeschool Groups and Co-ops in Hawaii<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Organizations and co-ops offer homeschool families support, social and educational opportunities, and often benefit every member of a homeschooling family. Here are two popular options in Hawaii: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n- Christian Homeschoolers of Hawaii<\/a>: Find like-minded families, attend an annual conference, participate in Homeschool 101 video sessions, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hickam Homeschoolers (JBPHH)<\/a> Hickam Homeschoolers is a Facebook-based community for current homeschoolers with access to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), focused on connecting families through events and gatherings. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Find local community groups and co-ops on this helpful Hawaii Homeschool Resources page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Homeschool-Organization.png\")
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The decision to let homeschool students participate in sports activities is left up to Hawaii\u2019s local school districts. If you\u2019re interested, contact them to learn their policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Otherwise, homeschoolers have plenty of great sports options. They can participate in competitive athletics through local homeschool sports leagues or community youth sports programs that welcome homeschool students. Here are some options in Hawaii:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 Option for Homeschooling: Home Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Subject or Curriculum Requirements: Must be cumulative and sequential<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Attendance Age Requirements: 5-18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Record-Keeping Requirements: Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Assessments or Evaluations Required: Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Proof of Immunization Required: No<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Hawaii Homeschooling Laws and Regulations Resources for Homeschooling Families in Hawaii<\/strong> Hawaii\u2019s homeschool requirements are a little more involved than some other states. Families who homeschool in Hawaii need to do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n TIP: <\/strong>Home educators in Hawaii are responsible for all costs related to their child\u2019s education. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Parents and guardians must notify the principal of their local school of their intent to homeschool. They only need to do this once for each child as they begin homeschooling. File this notification before starting a homeschool program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may use Form 4140<\/a> as your notice of intent. Or, write a letter including your child\u2019s name, birth date, grade level, address, and telephone number. A parent or guardian must sign and date the letter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The district will return your form or letter with the signature of the principal and superintendent to acknowledge receipt. The school will keep a copy of this intent on file, and home educators should retain the original for their records.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n By state law, parents and guardians don\u2019t require any special qualifications to teach their children at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All you need to homeschool is a passion for your child\u2019s education and a willingness to put in the time and effort it requires.<\/em> Hawaii requires children to start school when they turn 5 by July 31st of that year. They must continue school until they are 18 as of January 1st of that school year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Hawaii law says: \u201cThe curriculum shall be structured and based on educational objectives as well as the needs of the child, be cumulative and sequential, provide a range of up-to-date knowledge and needed skills, and take into account the interests, needs and abilities of the child.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The law also says the curriculum may include (but does not require) the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n TIP:<\/strong> Home educators have complete freedom to choose the instructional methods, curriculum programs, and educational materials that are right for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use the Hawaii Subject Matter Standards<\/a> for guidance, but this isn\u2019t required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Home educators must submit an annual progress report for each of their students to the local school principal. This ensures children are making adequate progress for their age and ability. If they\u2019re not, the principal will meet with the parents to create an improvement plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hawaii homeschool annual assessments can be any one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A written evaluation by the parent or guardian, including a description of the child’s progress in each subject area included in the child’s curriculum, representative samples of the child’s work, and<\/em> representative tests and assignments, including grades for courses if grades are given.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Hawaii\u2019s law requires parents to keep a record of the planned curriculum. This must include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n TIP:<\/strong> You aren\u2019t required to submit this record to the local district but will need to keep it on file at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Families can also assemble a portfolio of student work samples, report cards, assessments, and other supporting materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Hawaii requires homeschoolers to take standardized tests in the same grades as their public school counterparts, which are grades 3, 5, 8, and 10. <\/p>\n\n\n\n TIP:<\/strong> Satisfactory test scores can serve as a homeschool student\u2019s annual progress report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Homeschool students can participate in the Statewide Testing Program at their local school in these grades at no cost. Or, the student and principal of their local school can agree on another form of criterion-referenced or norm-referenced test. In this case, the testing costs will be at the home educator\u2019s expense. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Hawaii homeschoolers are not required to provide health records, TB tests, or proof of immunizations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Organizations and co-ops offer homeschool families support, social and educational opportunities, and often benefit every member of a homeschooling family. Here are two popular options in Hawaii: <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Find local community groups and co-ops on this helpful Hawaii Homeschool Resources page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n The decision to let homeschool students participate in sports activities is left up to Hawaii\u2019s local school districts. If you\u2019re interested, contact them to learn their policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Otherwise, homeschoolers have plenty of great sports options. They can participate in competitive athletics through local homeschool sports leagues or community youth sports programs that welcome homeschool students. Here are some options in Hawaii:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>How to Start Homeschooling<\/a>
Notice of Intent<\/a>
Qualifications to Homeschool<\/a>
Mandatory School Age <\/a>
Subject and Curriculum Requirements<\/a>
Annual Progress Report<\/a>
Record-Keeping Requirements<\/a>
Evaluations and Assessments<\/a>
Required Immunizations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Homeschool Groups and Co-ops<\/a>
Sports Opportunities<\/a>
Homeschool Field Trips<\/a>
Special Education Homeschoolers<\/a>
How Our Curriculum Can Help<\/a>
Homeschool FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to Start Homeschooling in Hawaii<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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