Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: moderate-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — annual, Option 1: district approval before starting. Options 2–3: enroll with SCAIHS or an association.
- Instruction minimum: Minimum 180 days of instruction.
- Record retention: 2 year(s) — Attendance, Subjects taught.
Reporting requirements
- Twice a year: Semiannual progress report (attendance and per-subject progress): submitted to the district under Option 1, kept by the parent under Option 3.
Required subjects
Elementary: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies. Middle: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Composition (grades 7–8), Literature (grades 7–8). High: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Composition, Literature.
The details
Three options. Option 1: district board approval before starting, 4.5 hours a day, semiannual progress reports to the district, and annual statewide testing. Option 2: enroll in SCAIHS and follow its rules. Option 3: join an association of 50+ members; keep a plan book, portfolio, and semiannual progress report, with no state testing. 180 days under every option.
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, Option 1: district approval before starting. Options 2–3: enroll with SCAIHS or an association).
What homeschool records should I keep in South Carolina?
Keep records for 2 year(s): Attendance, Subjects taught. Minimum 180 days 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.