Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: moderate-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — once, When starting; valid until withdrawn.
- Instruction minimum: No state-set instruction-day or -hour minimum.
- Record retention: 1 year(s) — Attendance, Immunization records, Annual test results.
Reporting requirements
- Annual: Nationally standardized test each year covering English grammar, reading, spelling, and math. Scores kept 1 year for state inspection.
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
One-time Notice of Intent to DNPE. Operate on a regular schedule at least nine calendar months a year, excluding reasonable holidays and vacations. Anyone teaching needs a high school diploma or GED. Annual nationally standardized test; keep attendance, immunization records, and test results for at least a year. North Carolina mandates no subjects; the list here is a suggestion.
North Carolina official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a North Carolina-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 North Carolina families ask
Does North Carolina require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — North Carolina does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. North Carolina does require a notice of intent (once, When starting; valid until withdrawn).
What homeschool records should I keep in North Carolina?
Keep records for 1 year(s): Attendance, Immunization records, Annual test results. No state-set instruction-day or -hour minimum. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.
Will North Carolina 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.