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South Carolina homeschool transcript & record-keeping requirements

South Carolina is a moderate-regulation state for homeschooling. Here's what to keep, what to file, and how to build a transcript your colleges will accept.

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Compliance at a glance

  • Regulation level: moderate-regulation
  • Notice of intent: Required — annual, Annual; via chosen option.
  • Instruction minimum: Minimum 180 days / 810 hours of instruction.
  • Record retention: 2 year(s) Attendance, Subjects taught.

Reporting requirements

  • Annual, via option: Progress reports + standardized tests; specifics depend on option chosen.

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

Three options: district approval, SCAIHS membership, or 3rd-option Association. 180 days, 4.5 hr/day. Annual progress reports + standardized testing.

South Carolina official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)

What a South 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 South Carolina families ask

Does South Carolina require a specific homeschool transcript format?

No — South Carolina does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. South Carolina does require a notice of intent (annual, Annual; via chosen option).

What homeschool records should I keep in South Carolina?

Keep records for 2 year(s): Attendance, Subjects taught. Minimum 180 days / 810 hours of instruction. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.

Will South 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.

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