Home Education Program (Homeschool)
Enrollment Information for Central Cambria's Home Education Program
HOME EDUCATION POLICY INFORMATION – SUMMARY
➢ The District Home Education Policy requires the following prior to commencement of the home education program:
- A signed Notarized Affidavit by the individual who will be the Supervisor (the parent/guardian or person having legal custody of a child who is responsible for providing instruction) of the home education program. Please See Sample Affidavit.
- An outline of proposed education objectives by subject area.
The District will provide grade appropriate textbooks upon request – please return to us at the end of the school year.
➢ Education requirements are:
1.) One hundred eighty (180) days of instruction per year, or:
2.) Elementary Level:
a.) Nine hundred (900) hours of instruction.
b.) Courses in English (include Spelling, Reading, and Writing), Science, Arithmetic, Geography, History of the U.S. and Pennsylvania, Civics, Safety Education, Health and Physiology, Physical Education, Music, and Art.
c.) Achievement tests must be administered in Grades 3 and 5.
3.) Secondary Level:
a.) Nine hundred ninety (990) hours of instruction.
b.) Courses in English (include Language), Geography, Social Studies (including Civics, World History, History of U.S. and Pennsylvania), Mathematics (Algebra and Geometry), Art, Music, Physical Education, Health and Safety Education.
c.) Achievement tests must be administered in Grade 8.
➢ Year-End Evaluation
1. The Supervisor shall maintain a portfolio of records and materials. The portfolio shall consist of samples of writings, worksheets, or creative materials used or developed by the student.
2. Achievement tests in Grades 3, 5, and 8 must be a part of the portfolio and reviewed by the Evaluator.
3. The Evaluator shall provide a written review of the student’s work.
Refer to Board Policy No. 137 Home Education Programs for procedures in the event
the Superintendent or designee deems the home education program inadequate.
➢ Continuation of Program
1. The Supervisor shall file a notarized affidavit annually on August 1.
2. An outline of the proposed education objectives by subject area for the upcoming school year should be submitted.
➢ Re-Entry
1. Any student entering Central Cambria after attendance at a home-based program for a period of ninety (90) days or more shall be evaluated for grade placement. Refer to Policy 137.
➢ REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IS TO BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON OR VIA MAIL TO CENTRAL CAMBRIA SCHOOL DISTRICT, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, ATTN: MRS. HEATHER NIEBAUER, HOME EDUCATION COORDINATOR, 208 SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD, EBENSBURG, PA 15931.
➢ THE CENTRAL CAMBRIA SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL NOT AWARD A DIPLOMA OR OTHERWISE ACKNOWLEDGE COMPLETION OF A HOME EDUCATION STUDENT’S EDUCATION.
➢ PENNSYLVANIA ACT 67 OF 2005, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2006, ALLOWS HOME-EDUCATED STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL DISTRICT EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. HOME-EDUCATED STUDENTS WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH ACTIVITIES MUST MEET THE SAME ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AS STUDENTS ENROLLED IN SCHOOL. REFER TO BOARD POLICY NO. 137.1 EXTRACURRICULAR PARTICIPATION BY HOME EDUCATION STUDENTS.
Affidavit for Elementary School Age Student
Affidavit for Secondary School Age Student
Please note that any affidavit, that meets the law, is acceptable. The use of the sample affidavits are offered but not required.