Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: moderate-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — once, On or before starting; again after moving counties.
- Instruction minimum: No state-set instruction-day or -hour minimum.
- Record retention: 3 year(s) — Annual academic assessments, Notice of Intent copy.
Reporting requirements
- Annual; grades 3/5/8/11 results due to superintendent by June 30: Standardized test (mean at or above the 4th stanine, or improvement over the prior year), state testing, certified-teacher portfolio review, or superintendent-approved alternative.
Required subjects
All grades: Reading, Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies.
The details
One-time Notice of Intent on or before the start of home instruction; file again after moving to a new county, and notify the superintendent when you stop. The instructor needs a high school diploma or equivalent. Annual assessment: a standardized test with a mean at or above the 4th stanine or a year of improvement, state testing at a county public school, a certified teacher's portfolio review, or a superintendent-approved alternative. Grades 3, 5, 8, and 11 results go to the superintendent by June 30. Below standard requires a remedial program.
West Virginia official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a West Virginia-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 West Virginia families ask
Does West Virginia require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — West Virginia does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. West Virginia does require a notice of intent (once, On or before starting; again after moving counties).
What homeschool records should I keep in West Virginia?
Keep records for 3 year(s): Annual academic assessments, Notice of Intent copy. No state-set instruction-day or -hour minimum. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.
Will West Virginia 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.