Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: low-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — once, Within 30 days of starting; update at district transitions.
- Instruction minimum: No state-set instruction-day or -hour minimum.
- Record retention: 2 year(s) — Attendance, Subjects taught.
Required subjects
All grades: Language Arts, Mathematics.
The details
File the notification once per child through the DOE online portal (or paper form) within 30 days of starting; update within 30 days of moving or open-enrolling to another district, or of ending homeschooling. No state testing. Teach language arts and math leading to mastery of English. No one may instruct more than 22 children.
South Dakota official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a South Dakota-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 Dakota families ask
Does South Dakota require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — South Dakota does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. South Dakota does require a notice of intent (once, Within 30 days of starting; update at district transitions).
What homeschool records should I keep in South Dakota?
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 South Dakota 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.