{"id":578,"date":"2019-07-14T23:13:40","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T09:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christianhomeschoolersofhawaii.org\/?page_id=578"},"modified":"2022-08-12T21:29:20","modified_gmt":"2022-08-13T07:29:20","slug":"notice-of-intent-to-homeschool","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mail.christianhomeschoolersofhawaii.org\/index.php\/notice-of-intent-to-homeschool\/","title":{"rendered":"Notice of Intent to Homeschool"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Notice of Intent to Homeschool<\/strong><\/h1>\n

When it comes to determining the start date of your homeschool, flexibility is one of the key benefits of homeschooling. \u00a0Hawaii public schools usually start the first week in August, but homeschoolers in Hawaii are not bound to begin school by that date.<\/p>\n

Does that mean you can begin your homeschool year at any time?\u00a0 Well yes; but keep in mind that Hawaii has a compulsory attendance law which requires parents to have their child attend a public or private school.\u00a0 If you homeschool your child, there are somethings you need to know so your child is not truant.<\/p>\n

Hawaii\u2019s homeschool law falls under the Chapter 12 Hawaii Administrative Rules Compulsory Attendance Exceptions.\u00a0 Parents are required to submit a notice of intent before they commence homeschooling their child.\u00a0 This notice can be submitted on the Department of Education Form 4140 or as letter by the parents.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Form 4140<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To complete the DOE Form 4140, download the form from http:\/\/www.hawaiipublicschools.org\/DOE%20Forms\/Enrollment\/Exceptions4140.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

If you choose to submit this form, be sure to read the Instructions for Completing the OCISS Form 4140.<\/p>\n

The Form 4140 appears more appropriate for families whose child is already in the public school and is being withdrawn to be homeschooled.\u00a0 The form requests parents to provide the Student I.D. No. and acknowledge they are withdrawing their child from the public school.<\/p>\n

You may want to file the 4140 for high school.\u00a0 This official DOE form will be helpful if your child works part time during school hours, if your child takes early admission college courses, e.g. at the local community colleges, or if your child decides to get a diploma from the Community School for Adults.<\/p>\n

Letter as a Notice of Intent<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The following information should be included in the letter:<\/p>\n