What do I do when a public school official requests a quarterly report for my homeschooled child?\u00a0 Do I need to submit a report to the school?<\/p>\n
Now that\u2019s a good question.\u00a0 The simple answer \u2026 and the correct answer \u2026 is \u201cNo.\u201d\u00a0 According to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 12 Compulsory Attendance Exceptions, Section 8-12-18(b) “The parent shall submit to the principal an annual report of a child’s progress…”\u00a0 In other words, only an annual report is required.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, that has not stopped school officials from asking parents to submit additional reports. How should you respond?\u00a0 Being with familiar with the Chapter 12 Rule is helpful.<\/p>\n
Here are some pointers.<\/p>\n
CHOH recently assisted a homeschooling mom with this very issue.\u00a0 She sent a letter (similar to the one below) and the matter was resolved.\u00a0 God is good!<\/p>\n
Date<\/p>\n
Dear _______<\/p>\n
Thank you for your concern for my child.<\/p>\n
According to the Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 12 Compulsory Attendance Exceptions 8-12-18 (b) “The parent shall submit to the principal an annual report of a child’s progress…”\u00a0 I will therefore submit my annual progress report at the end of my child’s school year.<\/p>\n
If you have any questions, please submit future correspondence in writing to the address below.<\/p>\n
Sincerely,<\/p>\n
Name<\/p>\n
Signature<\/p>\n
Address<\/p>\n
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