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• Age Requirement – "a child who is at least six years of age, or who is younger than six years of age and has previously been enrolled in first grade and who has not yet reached the child’s 18^th birthday shall attend school."

• Days required – 180 days. Only required for public schools.

• Required subjects – Good citizenship, math, reading spelling and grammar.

• Good citizenship is a broad subject and can be covered in a course of good character/morals, teaching to be a good private citizen in the community.

• Home Schools can legally operate as private schools in Texas – therefore fall under private school guidelines in the state of Texas.

Taking Children Out of Public School

• Obtain your curriculum

• Write the principal of the school your child attends and tell him that you are withdrawing. (See "Handbook for Texas HomeSchoolers" pages 2-5 and 2-6.  Order from THSC).  For additional information dealing with the school district, see THSC's Dealing With The School District FAQs.  You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.  Get it here: 

• If the school contacts you and requires more than just the letter, ask for their request IN WRITING. Keep copies of all correspondence.

Reasons to Home School

Getting Started

Types of Curriculum

Learning and Personality Styles

Teaching Styles/Modes of Learning

Choosing a Curriculum

Recommended Reading

Ten Strategies for Successful Homeschooling

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