Homeschool Information Packet - Kentucky Department Of Education (Page 4 of 7) in pdf

Homeschool Information Packet - Kentucky Department Of Education Page 4

OTHER INFORMATION

1. The parent is responsible providing the curriculum and the instructional materials for

children being homeschooled.

The responsibility for the education of the homeschooled child is borne completely by the guardians.

The guardians select the curriculum and educational materials. There are many websites devoted to

curriculum and instructions for homeschool families.

2. Students from non-accredited/non-certified private schools or homeschools do not receive a

diploma recognized by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE).

It is the responsibility of the homeschool to issue a diploma to the student. Although homeschools

operate legally under Kentucky statutory law, the KDE has limited governance over the establishment

of such schools or their day-to-day operations. Because of this, the KDE does not issue diplomas to, or

officially recognize homeschool diplomas. It is important to note that homeschools cannot seek

traditional accreditation. Homeschools will not be found on the Kentucky list of certified schools.

Unless a homeschooling family functions as a satellite classroom for an accredited/certified school,

other schools or agencies may require documentation or other verification before accepting

homeschool diplomas.

Some homeschooled children take the General Education Development (GED

) exam to obtain a

standard credential after turning 18. Other college-bound home school graduates take the SAT or ACT

tests.

3. Participation in extracurricular activities sponsored by the public school is decided upon by

individual school districts.

State law only requires the public school district to allow opportunity for a student to participate in

extracurricular activities if the student is enrolled in the public school district. Some districts are

willing to allow homeschools to participate, but this is decided by individual school districts.

4. No Pass/No Drive for homeschooled students is the same as for students attending public

schools

(KRS

186.440).

For further information, please call 502-564-4772 or visit KDE’s

No Pass No Drive

website.

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