Texas State Fair Homeschool Tickets 2023 (2024)

FAQs

Do you have to show proof of homeschooling in Texas? ›

There is no proof required for homeschooling in Texas. A Texas school district may ask a parent to affirm in writing that those five subjects are being covered, but there is no curriculum approval process.

Testing. Homeschoolers in Texas are not required to take the STAAR test, and they are exempt from all standardized testing. However, many homeschool families still opt to test their students periodically, as it is a great way to assess academic progress.

How many hours a day must we conduct school? Homeschools in Texas are private schools for the purpose of compulsory attendance and are not regulated by the state. No minimum hours are required.

Requirements for Graduation in Texas

To receive a diploma in Texas, a student must complete 22 credits as a minimum requirement. Homeschool parents in Texas are free to set the graduation requirements for their student.

Attendance records can be as simple as a one-page calendar containing boxes for each day of the school year, with a notation at the bottom stating that days absent are indicated with a mark. You are free to decide the length of each school day and school year and when it is in session.

Home-schooled students can enter public school at any time but should be aware that most districts have policies and procedures in place to assess the mastery level of courses that students in home schools have taken. The results of the assessment may be used for grade placement or award of credit or both.

Students must have a minimum of 22 completed credits to graduate in Texas and receive a diploma. Parents determine when their student has fulfilled graduation requirements and can issue their own homeschool diploma; students of private/online schools may receive diplomas from those institutions.

​​Is unschooling legal in Texas? The state recognizes homeschooling as a valid education option and allows families to choose their educational approach. This includes unschooling, which focuses on allowing children to pursue their interests and passions rather than following a traditional curriculum.

If a parent refuses the STAAR in writing to the principal/teacher, the school is not required to make the student attempt the STAAR on make-up days. This means that the child can now opt out without having to be absent for the entire testing window. Texas Education letter and background are here.

Which curriculum is best for homeschooling? ›

The costs associated with homeschooling in Texas can vary depending on factors such as curriculum choices, extracurricular activities, and educational resources. On average, homeschooling families in Texas can expect to spend anywhere from $500 to $2,000 per year on homeschooling expenses.

Discovery K12 is an online platform and curriculum for independent homeschoolers. The curriculum is free for pre-k to twelfth grade, and includes all major subjects. You may use our curriculum any way you like: part time, full time and supplement to it.

As a parent, you can graduate homeschool students. Because homeschooling is considered a private school in Texas, the administrators of a homeschool (the parents) have the ability to determine requirements for graduation, just like private schools. Parents don't have to be certified teachers to issue a legal diploma.

Homeschooled students must participate in all required activities of the sport/event/activity they are a part of, unless otherwise approved by the appropriate coach or UIL sponsor. This includes participation in all in-season and offseason (year-round) school class-period practices, workouts, and/or meetings.

If the other parent has the exclusive right to decide about education for the child, they can pull them out of school to homeschool. If you and the other parent have joint power to make decisions about education, you would have to both agree about homeschooling.

Yes, colleges accept homeschool transcripts as legitimate and credible. You don't need to be part of any “accredited” program. You don't need to get your transcript notarized. Your homeschool transcript is official because you are the counselor, the supervisor of a legitimate homeschool.