Homeschooling

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Per Massachusetts regulations, Boston Public Schools requires that families who intend to homeschool their students submit the following documents each year:

 

In accordance with the Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 76, Section 1, the Boston Public Schools has established the following process relative to homeschooling.

1. Parent(s) or legal guardian must file a Letter of Intent to take advantage of homeschooling, by emailing the office of homeschooling at homeschooling@bostonpublicschools.org
2. An online application must then be submitted through the BPS Website which includes a request for the students’ schedule, and the educational plan to be uploaded. If your student is attending an online school this request is still applicable. 
   1. Uploaded documents must be submitted in PDF format. Samples have been provided. We will not accept links to curriculum frameworks only.\
3. Once documents are reviewed and approved, the parent(s)/guardian(s) will receive a letter of approval for homeschooling from the Homeschooling Department.
4. Parents may then submit the Homeschooling Approval Letter to the student’s current school to unenroll their student if applicable.
5. Submissions of End of Year Assessments are due each July 15th. Please send to homeschooling@bostonpublicschools.org . End of the Year Assessments can consist of but not limited to progress reports, test scores, assessments, and student sample work, etc. Please visit the state websites for more information, https://www.doe.mass.edu/homeschool/. [All submissions MUST be digitized and PDF formatted]
6. This process must be followed whether submitting an initial request for homeschooling or the request is to continue homeschooling for an additional year(s).

Please contact the Office of Homeschooling at homeschooling@bostonpublicschools.org with any questions about homeschooling and the homeschooling application process.

 

Homeschooling Law

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do you provide a curriculum or other resources for me to homeschool my child?

A: Because your student is no longer affiliated with BPS once you begin homeschooling, we do not issue a standard curriculum or materials. We have included some helpful links and curriculum resources to explore as you plan your homeschool experience.

 

Q: What about virtual schools? Is that considered homeschooling?

A: The state-wide virtual schools (TEC Connections Academy Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual) are public school districts in Mass, and are therefore NOT considered homeschooled. You are not required to submit a yearly application in this circumstance, as you will be transferring to a new district rather than homeschooling.

 

Q: Can my student participate in sports, extracurriculars, or high school events such as prom or graduation?

A: Although some individual schools are open to homeschoolers participating in extracurriculars, we do not officially provide these opportunities via the district.

 

Q: Does BPS provide verification of Homeschool completion?

A. Homeschooled students are not eligible to receive diplomas from BPS schools nor does BPS provide verification of Homeschool completion.

https://www.lernsys.com/en/Massachusetts-homeschool-laws#Massachusetts-Homeschool-Laws

 

Other Questions? Please email us: homeschooling@bostonpublicschools.org.