Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: moderate-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — annual, 14 days before starting; resubmit annually.
- Instruction minimum: Minimum 172 days / 688 hours of instruction.
- Record retention: Permanent — Attendance, Test/evaluation results, Immunization records.
Reporting requirements
- Every odd grade year (3, 5, 7, 9, 11): Standardized test OR evaluation by a licensed teacher; submit to the school district or independent school.
Required subjects
Elementary: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies. Middle: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education. High: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health.
The details
Notice of Intent due 14 days before starting. 172 days / 4 hours per day average. Standardized testing or evaluation in grades 3, 5, 7, 9, 11.
Colorado official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a Colorado-acceptable transcript includes
- Homeschool (school) name + supervising parent.
- Student name, date of birth, anticipated graduation date.
- Courses by year — subject, credits, grades on the 4.0 scale.
- Cumulative GPA (unweighted at minimum; weighted if relevant).
- Grading-scale legend + parent signature and date.
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Questions Colorado families ask
Does Colorado require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — Colorado does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. Colorado does require a notice of intent (annual, 14 days before starting; resubmit annually).
What homeschool records should I keep in Colorado?
Keep records for as long as you homeschool (permanent): Attendance, Test/evaluation results, Immunization records. Minimum 172 days / 688 hours of instruction. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.
Will Colorado colleges accept a parent-issued transcript?
Yes. In-state public universities accept parent-issued homeschool transcripts, typically alongside test scores or course validation. A clean, GPA-calculated transcript on a consistent format is what they expect.