Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: high-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — annual, By August 1 (or before beginning the program).
- Instruction minimum: Minimum 180 days / 900 hours of instruction.
- Record retention: Permanent — Annual affidavit, Portfolios, Evaluator certifications, Standardized test results.
Reporting requirements
- June 30 of each year: Portfolio + written evaluation by a licensed teacher or psychologist. Portfolio must include log of reading materials, work samples, and standardized test results for grades 3, 5, and 8.
- Submitted with annual evaluation: Nationally normed standardized test required in grades 3, 5, and 8.
Required subjects
Elementary: English (including spelling, reading, writing), Mathematics, Science, Geography, Social Studies (history of US, PA, world), Civics, Health, Physical Education, Music, Art, Safety education (including fire prevention). Middle: English, Literature, Speech and composition, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Social Studies, Civics, Health, Physical Education, Music, Art. High: English (4 years), Mathematics (3 years), Science (3 years), Social Studies (3 years), Health (1 course), Physical Education, Arts / humanities (2 courses).
The details
Pennsylvania is one of the most regulated homeschool states. Annual affidavit + portfolio + evaluator letter are required. Diploma requires meeting subject requirements through grade 12.
Pennsylvania official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a Pennsylvania-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 Pennsylvania families ask
Does Pennsylvania require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — Pennsylvania does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. Pennsylvania does require a notice of intent (annual, By August 1 (or before beginning the program)).
What homeschool records should I keep in Pennsylvania?
Keep records for as long as you homeschool (permanent): Annual affidavit, Portfolios, Evaluator certifications, Standardized test results. Minimum 180 days / 900 hours of instruction. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.
Will Pennsylvania 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.