Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: moderate-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — annual, 15 days before starting; annually by August 15.
- Instruction minimum: No state-set instruction-day or -hour minimum.
- Record retention: 2 year(s) — Attendance, Subjects taught.
Reporting requirements
- At OSSE request: OSSE may schedule a portfolio review during the year.
Required subjects
Elementary: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health, Physical Education. Middle: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health, Physical Education. High: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health, Physical Education.
The details
Notice of Intent 15 days before starting, then annually by August 15. OSSE may request portfolio review (up to twice a year) when there is reason to believe regular and thorough education is not being provided. Required subjects: language arts, math, science, social studies, art, music, health, PE.
District of Columbia official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a District of Columbia-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 District of Columbia families ask
Does District of Columbia require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — District of Columbia does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. District of Columbia does require a notice of intent (annual, 15 days before starting; annually by August 15).
What homeschool records should I keep in District of Columbia?
Keep records for 2 year(s): Attendance, Subjects taught. No state-set instruction-day or -hour minimum. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.
Will District of Columbia 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.