Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: moderate-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — annual, October 15 (PI-1206).
- Instruction minimum: Minimum 875 hours of instruction.
- Record retention: 2 year(s) — Attendance, Subjects taught.
Required subjects
All grades: Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Health.
The details
File the PI-1206 online by October 15 every school year (not needed for a child under 6 on September 1). 875 hours a year in a sequentially progressive curriculum. DPI keeps filings for 7 years; keep high school hour logs permanently.
Wisconsin official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a Wisconsin-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 Wisconsin families ask
Does Wisconsin require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — Wisconsin does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. Wisconsin does require a notice of intent (annual, October 15 (PI-1206)).
What homeschool records should I keep in Wisconsin?
Keep records for 2 year(s): Attendance, Subjects taught. Minimum 875 hours of instruction. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.
Will Wisconsin 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.