Homeschool FAQ English

Contact the school your child would have attended and inform them of your intent to homeschool your child.  You will be provided with a Home School attestation form to complete. If your student was enrolled in GISD for the previous school year you will also be asked to sign a Student Withdrawal Form. 

No, the district will not be able to provide the parent resources to assist them in providing instruction to their child.  This includes access to school instructional materials, technology or access to school facilities. 

Students will be assessed using the credit-by-examination method to determine subject competencies to receive credit and determine grade placement. Students must obtain a minimum score of 80 in each content area to demonstrate subject competency.  Students failing to meet the standard for receiving credit will have to enroll in the course or grade level in order to receive credit.  Student placement will be determined by the campus principal after review of student records, credit-by-exam results, and other information deemed appropriate. 

No, extra-curricular activities are only provided to students enrolled in GISD. 

For students who qualify for Special Education services, some may continue once a child is withdrawn to a home school setting.  Most services consist of related services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc.  These services will be provided on a proportionate share.  More information can be provided by contacting the GISD Special Services Department.