Home Instruction
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Queen Anne’s County Public Schools supports home instruction in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) §13A.10.01.
After reviewing the materials provided, if you decide to home instruct your child or children, please return the Home Instruction Notification Form to the address listed on the form. You will receive a letter from our office confirming receipt of your Home Instruction Notification Form.
If your child or children are registered in a Queen Anne’s County Public School, you must contact the guidance counselor at each school to withdraw the student(s) and to verify you have no outstanding obligations.
The Home Instruction Notification Form must be received in this office at least 15 days prior to beginning your home instruction program. Students being home instructed are not enrolled in the Queen Anne’s County Public Schools and can not participate in interscholastic athletics, programs, classes or any other extra curricular activities within the school system.
DIRECTIONS for submitting the Home Instruction Notification Form:
Please read through the Home Instruction Regulation:COMAR Home Instruction Regulation
Please read through the Frequently Asked Questions:HOME INSTRUCTION FAQ'S
Complete the Home Instruction Notification Form:HOME INSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION FORM
- Questions often asked regarding the notification form
- Part A is just your basic demographic information including your contact information.
- Part B certifies that you have read through and understand the requirements of home instruction.
- Part C needs to be completed for each child and we ask that if you are enrolling a high school student in home instruction that you check that you understand the process regarding obtaining high school credits, in the event you decide to return to QACPS.Click this link for INFORMATION REGARDING ENROLLING IN A HIGH SCHOOL FROM HOME INSTRUCTION
- Difference between checking Option A or B
- Option A designates that you are not utilizing a home instruction program that is registered with MSDE to supervise Home Instruction. You are utilizing a program or several different programs to obtain your curriculum ~ this option requires monitoring by QACPS. This usually takes place in December and May. You need to show regular thorough instruction at those monitorings. This option also requires that you complete the update form each summer that is mailed to you confirming your intent to continue home instruction and your childs grade level. *Click here for more detailed Option A Information
- Option B designates that you are utilizing a home instruction program that is registered with MSDE to supervise Home Instruction and they will monitor your program. The registered program you use will notify us each year that you are still enrolled. You only need to follow up with QACPS, if you choose this option, if you change programs, return to public school or move out of the district. *Click here for more detailed Option B Information
- Testing ~ Choosing yes simply allows us to notify you when there is standardized testing in your child's grade. You have the option to decline. Checking yes does not mean testing is mandatory for you, you always have the option to decline.
- Difference between checking Option A or B
Additional Helpful Information:
Maryland Home Instruction Entities with On-Line Programs~Click Here for List (This list also includes several Private Non-Public Schools w/online Options for your information)
How do I enroll in High School from Home Instruction~Click Here
Graduation Requirements (High School)~Click Here for Requirements
DLLR/GED Information Sheet~How to Obtain A High School Diploma when Home Instructing
GED Brochure ~Click Here for Brochure
Home Educators of the Eastern Shore Co-Op~Click Here for Information
Greensboro Christian Co-Op~Click Here for Information
Contact:
Jean Cardwell
jean.cardwell@qacps.org
(410) 758-2403 ext. 154Direct Number (410) 758-8217
202 Chesterfield Ave.,
Centreville, MD 2161711/12/2021
- Questions often asked regarding the notification form
