2.0 Home-Based Instruction
Parents/guardians must file a Declaration of Intent that he or she is planning to cause his or her child to receive home-based instruction with the superintendent by September 15th of the school year or within two weeks of the beginning of any school term.
- All decisions relating to philosophy or doctrine, selection of books, teaching materials and curriculum, and methods, timing, and place in the provision or evaluation of home-based instruction shall be the responsibility of the parent. Failure of a parent to comply with the standards as specified in Chapter 28A.200 RCW will constitute a violation of the compulsory attendance law.
To enroll a student in the Pullman School District after attendance in home-based instruction, the parent/guardian, as required by law will:
- Provide the most recent Declaration of Intent that was used to qualify the student to be home schooled;
- Meet with staff to arrange for placement testing, if necessary, to determine grade placement;
- Provide complete, current immunization records; and
- Provide records from their last school of attendance, when applicable.
How is Placement Determined?
Grade level score on standardized achievement tests administered by District staff and review of a student’s records will be used to determine placement. The superintendent/designee will have final authority on appropriate grade and course-level placement.
- Probationary placement may be made until student performance level is verified.
- A special notation will be made on transcripts for classes waived and credits granted through the entry assessment process. The waivers and credits will be entered.
- In order to receive a high school diploma from Pullman School District using class waivers and credits earned with the entry assessment process, a student must: be enrolled full time (six classes) for both semesters prior to graduating; successfully complete that year with passing grades; meet local District graduation requirements.