Educational Assessment Options

In accordance with G.S. 115C-564, the home school chief administrator is required to administer a nationally standardized test or other nationally standardized equivalent measurement to each enrolled student on an annual basis.

To learn more about the State of North Carolina assessment requirements click on the button below.

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The tests listed below are the tests most commonly considered acceptable to meet the NC requirements.

WOODCOCK-JOHNSON III

Can be administered by a parent who meets the qualification requirements   (Must have a B.S. Degree, B. A. Degree or a teaching certificate.)

Sue Park, Educational Consultant, is available to administer this assessment (704)638-9909
www.theparkacademy.com

California Achievement Test

IOWA Test of Achievement

Can be administered by a parent who meets the qualification requirements   (Must have a B.S. Degree, B. A. Degree or a teaching certificate.)

Parents can order it through Bob Jones University (800) 845-5731
Greenville, SC 29614
www.bjup.com

SAT

High School students taking this test in preparation for college do not need to take an additional achievement test as long as the SAT they take includes the required subjects of English, math, grammar and spelling.

STARTING HOMESCHOOLING

Deciding to homeschool doesn’t have to be overwhelming. RCHSA is here to help you in this journey from start to graduation. There are steps you must take to legally start your homeschool before joining RCHSA. Click the read more button to learn how to get started from the “North Carolinians for Home Education” (NCHE) website. Once you have started your official homeschool, joining RCHSA may be your next logical step to get all the support you need from local families.

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STATISTICS

Homeschooling in America continues to grow. As of March 2020 there are about 2.5 million homeschool students in grades K-12 in the United States (or 3% to 4% of school-age children). The homeschool population is continuing to grow at an estimated 2% to 8% per annum over the past few years. North Carolina is growing at an even greater rate of about 15% per year.

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THE LAW

Is Homeschooling legal in North Carolina? The short answer is YES.

North Carolina law defines a “homeschool” as “a nonpublic school consisting of the children of not more than two families or households, where the parents or legal guardians or members of either household determine the scope and sequence of academic instruction, provide academic instruction, and determine additional sources of academic instruction.” (NC Bill 189).

WHAT WE OFFER

Our members will find support for social and educational opportunities which will enhance their curriculum and homeschooling experience.

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WHO IS RCHSA

The Rowan County Home School Association (RCHSA) is a Christ-centered homeschool support group serving Rowan County North Carolina and surrounding areas. We offer our members the opportunity to participate in academic programs and social activities that strengthen and promote traditional family values.

WHAT IS HOMESCHOOLING

Homeschooling is a form of education in which parents teach their children at home instead of sending them to a traditional public or private school. Families choose to homeschool for a variety of reasons, including special needs of children, dissatisfaction with the educational options available, different religious or educational philosophies, and the belief that children are not progressing within the traditional school structure.

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