Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: moderate-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — annual, Annual; before starting.
- Instruction minimum: Minimum 180 days / 720 hours of instruction.
- Record retention: 2 year(s) — Attendance, Subjects taught.
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: independent home school (Option 1, notice + parent HS diploma + testing in grades 5, 7, 9), church-related school umbrella (Option 2; testing only required for the 2a variant), or enrollment in an accredited online/satellite school (Option 3). 180 days, 4 hrs/day for Options 1 and 2.
Tennessee official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a Tennessee-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 Tennessee families ask
Does Tennessee require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — Tennessee does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. Tennessee does require a notice of intent (annual, Annual; before starting).
What homeschool records should I keep in Tennessee?
Keep records for 2 year(s): Attendance, Subjects taught. Minimum 180 days / 720 hours of instruction. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.
Will Tennessee 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.