Requirements
Annual Testing
- Minnesota law requires homeschool students to take a standardized, nationally normed achievement test each year.
- The test name must be included with registration and re-enrollment.
- Test scores are not submitted to the district but must be kept in your records.
- Visit the Minnesota Statewide Testing Program for more information.
Minnesota Statewide Testing Program
Subject Requirements
Homeschool instruction must be provided in at least the following subject areas:
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Basic communication skills including reading and writing, literature and fine arts
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Mathematics and science
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Social Studies including history, geography, economics, government and citizenship
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Health and physical education
See the Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards for guidance.
Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards
Record Keeping
- Maintain records, transcripts, curriculum information, and report cards for each student.