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Homeschooling

Contact Information

Documents can be emailed to the Registration Office or dropped off in our secure drop box located at 240 Villa Crest Drive, State College, PA 16801.

Student Registration and Appendices

Students may enroll as  either full-time homeschool students or PTNR (also called partner) students.

If your homeschooled child would like to participate in curricular, co-curricular, interscholastic, or intramural activities for the upcoming school year, they are considered PTNR students and you should follow the documentation requirements in the PTNR column below. 

Please email or mail the following documents.

Documentation Notes Frequency of submission for full-time  homeschool students Frequency of submission for PTNR (partner) students  
Completed registration form   Required only when student is registered for the first time Required only when student is registered for the first time  
Student's birth certificate or passport   Required only when student is registered for the first time Required only when student is registered for the first time  
Student's immunization record Immunization Exemption Form

Required annually unless an exemption form is submitted 

 

Required annually unless an exemption form is submitted 

 

  
Parent/guardian proof of residency Acceptable forms are signed lease agreement, current utility bill, or deed/mortgage statement Required only when student is registered for the first time or with address changes Required annually and with address changes  
Guardianship and custody papers, if applicable   Required only when student is registered for the first time or with changes to court orders Required only when student is registered for the first time or with changes to court orders  
Course request form 

Course guide and request forms are typically available on the high school's website

Note: If you have signed up for courses online either through the high school or middle school and you do not complete the registration process by May 25, your course requests will not be included in the scheduling process.

Not required

For high school students only

Required annually, typically due in January

  
Appropriate Appendices, found below   Not required Required annually, submission deadlines vary based on the Appendix  
 
End of year evaluations are due by June 30, can be emailed to registrar@scasd.org, and must to include the following information:
  • Student name and grade
  • Academic progress summary
  • Fire safety activity statement
  • Standardized testing statement for students in grades 3, 5, and 8
  • Evaluator's "appropriate education" statement
Students enrolled in homeschooling, either all-day or part-day, are not eligible for the following during that school year:
  1. State High diploma
  2. GPA standings such as honor roll
  3. Class rank
  4. Some awards
  5. Counselor on formal applications to colleges; the homeschool instructor is the counselor
  6. SCASD local scholarships
Part-time homeschool students can receive recognition for school performance on a test or in competitions, or when they receive recognition on national school performance measures, they will be included in press releases.
 

Appendices

Click on the name of the Appendix to open the document. All documents are in PDF format. 
 
Outline/Education Plan/Sample Objectives Note that Special Education students must have their education plan approved by non-SCASD personnel before submitting paperwork to the homeschooling office. If you have questions about special ed requirements, please contact our Special Education Department at 814-231-1072.
Appendix A A sworn (notarized) or unsworn affidavit (elementary or secondary) is required by the State College Area School District for homeschooling.  This form must be submitted to the Registration office.  Each application will require two (2) weeks for review and approval. Note that beginning August 1, 2025 the Student Registration Office no longer offers notary services. Please send them to our office notarized or they will be returned to you. 
Appendix B Homeschool families are permitted to request materials from the school district. Please fill out one form per child. If you are only requesting materials, you do not need to register. Please return by August 6 to the Registration Office. Note: The Typing Pal program has been discontinued. Code.org is a free resource that you may sign up to use. IXL is available.  
Appendix C This form is to be completed if your child wants to take courses at their neighborhood school, one form per student. Reminder: These students are considered PTNR students and must be registered with the school district. Enrichment services, reading services, ESL and Title 1 services cannot be requested as a homeschool student. Some courses may have prerequisites that must be met.
Appendix D The form should be completed for participation in athletics. Athletics are only available for students in grades 7-12. This request requires specific selection of the sport(s) of interest by February 23. Specific information about athletic options can be found on our athletics website. 
Appendix E Students who would like to participate in intramurals or activities need to complete a form. Options and dates are available based on staffing, facilities and funds. A complete list can be found on the district website.
Appendix F Course Registration Form for students in grades 9-13. Course registration guides for the high school and Delta program can be found on the appropriate school's website. 
Appendix G Example of the high school transcript
 

Miscellaneous Information 

  • Gifted services will not be provided for homeschooled or PTNR students.
  • Food service is not a service which may be selected in advance but rather a measure to be implemented for the convenience of the homeschooler if it is judged reasonable by administration during the school year. Students will be eligible for free and reduced lunch if they qualify.
  • The school district will provide mandated health screenings to any school-year-aged student who is a resident of our school district, regardless of enrollment status. Homeschoolers are invited to participate in our health screenings at their neighborhood school.
  • Data for homeschooled students will be maintained separate from other students. PTNR student data will be maintained in the building they are assigned.  The following information is required for various state reports and/or to meet state regulations: Registration information, attendance records, grade, performance assessment records and health records will be maintained. This information will be made available to the homeschool supervisor.
  • The district will not provide an official transcript for homeschooled students who take courses through the school. If you require an unofficial transcript, please contact your student's counseling office. Homeschoolers are encouraged to maintain a transcript similar to that used in public school.
  • Homeschoolers are not eligible for the State College Area School District diploma by Board policy. Please contact the Home School Office of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (717-787-4860) for information on how to get a diploma. The Superintendent will issue a letter upon request which acknowledges that a student has graduated. To request a letter, contact the Superintendent's office at 814-231-1016.
Student Assessments: Please contact your child's neighborhood school and speak with administration for testing information.
  • The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) is available for grades 3-8
  • The Pennsylvania Keystone Exam is available for grades 10 and 11
Special Education Assessment/Services: Assessments will be conducted by the school district after a written request from a homeschool supervisor and a follow-up meeting with school district staff. The Special Education Department should be contacted to make arrangements. If services are necessary, they will be provided in public schools. 
 
Student Parking: Contact the High School for parking information.
 
Transportation: Homeschooled students taking a first period class will be transported in the morning and those taking end of the day classes will be transported home.  Transportation will be provided related to all curricular and/or co-curricular activities. 
 

Regulations

The school principal and staff will be responsible for the supervision and discipline of homeschooled students while in school according to the rules and guidelines of our student and family handbook. Students will be expected to follow all the rules and regulations of the State College Area School District.
     
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