Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: moderate-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — annual, September 15 (or within 2 weeks of any public-school quarter/trimester/semester start).
- Instruction minimum: Minimum 1000 hours of instruction.
- Record retention: 2 year(s) — Attendance, Subjects taught.
Reporting requirements
- Annual: Approved standardized test OR certificated-evaluator assessment; results kept on file by parent.
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
Annual Declaration of Intent by September 15 (or within two weeks of the start of any public-school quarter/trimester/semester). Parent must meet one of four qualification paths: certificated supervisor, 30+ college quarter credits, parent-qualifying course, or district approval as "sufficiently qualified." Annual standardized test or certificated-evaluator assessment; results kept by parent.
Washington official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a Washington-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 Washington families ask
Does Washington require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — Washington does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. Washington does require a notice of intent (annual, September 15 (or within 2 weeks of any public-school quarter/trimester/semester start)).
What homeschool records should I keep in Washington?
Keep records for 2 year(s): Attendance, Subjects taught. Minimum 1000 hours of instruction. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.
Will Washington 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.