# Homeschool Fox

> Homeschool Fox is a homeschool tracking app that helps parents log activities, hit hour and day requirements, generate compliance reports, and build college-ready transcripts. Maintains current legal homeschool requirements for all 50 US states plus DC.

Homeschool Fox is built by homeschooling parents (Andy and Alyssa Leverenz). Pricing is family-flat (one subscription covers every student in the family): Premium is $12/month or $99/year, with a 14-day free trial and no credit card required. Premium unlocks AI activity logging via voice or chat ("Kit"), state compliance reports, attendance tracking, transcript generation with weighted GPA, course descriptions, and PDF exports for every report.

This file is intentionally LLM-friendly. Pages listed here are public and can be cited or quoted. Data on state laws is sourced from state Departments of Education and HSLDA, with a `data_verified_at` timestamp on each state record.

## Product

- [Homepage](https://homeschoolfox.com/): Product overview, pricing CTA, founder story.
- [Pricing](https://homeschoolfox.com/pricing): Premium plan pricing, 14-day free trial, feature breakdown.
- [Features](https://homeschoolfox.com/features): Core feature breakdown.
- [Native apps](https://homeschoolfox.com/apps): iOS and Android app overview for Homeschool Fox families.
- [How it works](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-it-works): Product walkthrough.
- [About](https://homeschoolfox.com/about): Founder story and values.

## Free public tools

- [Tools index](https://homeschoolfox.com/tools): All free homeschool tools.
- [Hours calculator](https://homeschoolfox.com/tools/hours-calculator): Calculate daily and weekly hours needed to meet your state's homeschool requirements.
- [Letter of intent generator](https://homeschoolfox.com/tools/letter-of-intent): Generate a state-appropriate notice-of-intent letter to homeschool.
- [School year planner](https://homeschoolfox.com/tools/school-year-planner): Plan your homeschool calendar with state day requirements.
- [GPA calculator](https://homeschoolfox.com/tools/gpa-calculator): Calculate weighted and unweighted GPA for homeschool transcripts.

## Free printable PDFs
- [Free Printable Homeschool Attendance Tracker](https://homeschoolfox.com/printables/attendance-tracker): Log the date, subjects, and hours by hand. One sheet per month. Free download, no account needed.
- [Free Printable Homeschool Year Planner](https://homeschoolfox.com/printables/year-planner): Map your dates, focus, and goals one week at a time across 36 weeks. Free download, no account needed.
- [Free Printable Homeschool Report Card](https://homeschoolfox.com/printables/report-card): Record grades by subject and term, with a comments section and grading scale. Free download, no account needed.
- [Free Printable Homeschool Reading Log](https://homeschoolfox.com/printables/reading-log): Track books read, author, and minutes. Useful for portfolios and reading goals. Free download, no account needed.
- [Free Printable High School Credit Tracker](https://homeschoolfox.com/printables/credit-tracker): Log courses, credits, and grades toward graduation across four years. Free download, no account needed.
- [Free Printable Course Description Worksheet](https://homeschoolfox.com/printables/course-description-worksheet): A guided worksheet that prompts you through every part of a course description, one per sheet. Free download, no account needed.
- [All printables](https://homeschoolfox.com/printables): Every free printable, plus a per-state hour log and withdrawal letter for all 50 states and DC.

## Homeschooling by grade level

- [All grade levels](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschooling-by-grade): What to teach and expect at each grade.
- [Homeschooling Kindergarten: Subjects, Hours, and Milestones](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschooling-kindergarten)
- [Homeschooling 1st Grade: Subjects, Hours, and Milestones](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschooling-1st-grade)
- [Homeschooling 2nd Grade: Subjects, Hours, and Milestones](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschooling-2nd-grade)
- [Homeschooling 3rd Grade: Subjects, Hours, and Milestones](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschooling-3rd-grade)
- [Homeschooling 4th Grade: Subjects, Hours, and Milestones](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschooling-4th-grade)
- [Homeschooling 5th Grade: Subjects, Hours, and Milestones](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschooling-5th-grade)
- [Homeschooling 6th Grade: Subjects, Hours, and Milestones](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschooling-6th-grade)
- [Homeschooling 7th Grade: Subjects, Hours, and Milestones](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschooling-7th-grade)
- [Homeschooling 8th Grade: Subjects, Hours, and Milestones](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschooling-8th-grade)
- [Homeschooling 9th Grade: Subjects, Credits, and Milestones](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschooling-9th-grade)
- [Homeschooling 10th Grade: Subjects, Hours, and Milestones](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschooling-10th-grade)
- [Homeschooling 11th Grade: Subjects, Hours, and Milestones](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschooling-11th-grade)
- [Homeschooling 12th Grade: Subjects, Hours, and Milestones](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschooling-12th-grade)

## Cornerstone guides

- [What's the Best Schedule for Homeschool?](https://homeschoolfox.com/best-schedule-for-homeschool): Block scheduling, loop scheduling, subject rotation, and working-parent variations — here's how homeschool families actually structure the day, and how to find the rhythm that fits your family.
- [Can Grandparents Homeschool Their Grandchildren?](https://homeschoolfox.com/can-grandparents-homeschool): Yes — when grandparents are the primary caregivers or have legal custody. Most states require the homeschool teacher to be the parent or legal guardian; here's what counts and what to do if you don't have legal custody.
- [Can Homeschoolers Go to Prom? Homecoming, Dances, and Other Events](https://homeschoolfox.com/can-homeschoolers-go-to-prom): Homeschoolers can usually attend prom — but it depends on the host school's policy. Here's how to get an invitation, what to expect, and other social events open to homeschool families.
- [Can Homeschoolers Play Public School Sports? State-by-State](https://homeschoolfox.com/can-homeschoolers-play-public-school-sports): In 35 states, homeschoolers can join public school sports teams under "Tim Tebow" laws. Here's where it's allowed, what's required, and how to get on the roster.
- [Can Homeschoolers Take AP Exams?](https://homeschoolfox.com/can-homeschoolers-take-ap-exams): Yes — and AP exam scores are a strong signal of rigor on a homeschool transcript. Here's how to register, what it costs, and how the exam fits into your homeschool plan.
- [Can Homeschoolers Take Dual Enrollment Classes?](https://homeschoolfox.com/can-homeschoolers-take-dual-enrollment): Yes — and it's one of the strongest ways to get college credit before high school graduation. Here's how dual enrollment works for homeschoolers, who pays, and how to get started.
- [Can Homeschoolers Take the SAT or ACT?](https://homeschoolfox.com/can-homeschoolers-take-sat-act): Yes — homeschoolers register for the SAT and ACT exactly like every other student. Here's how registration works, when to take them, and how scores fit into a homeschool college application.
- [Can I Homeschool My Child? What Every Parent Needs to Know](https://homeschoolfox.com/can-i-homeschool-my-child): Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. No teaching degree required. Learn what your state actually requires and how to start with confidence.
- [Can You Homeschool One Child and Not Another?](https://homeschoolfox.com/can-you-homeschool-one-child-not-another): Yes — many families have one child in homeschool while siblings attend public or private school. Here's how mixed-enrollment families make it work day to day, and the practical tradeoffs.
- [Charlotte Mason Homeschooling: A Complete Guide](https://homeschoolfox.com/charlotte-mason-homeschooling): What Charlotte Mason homeschooling actually looks like: living books, narration, short lessons, nature study, and habit formation, plus curriculum picks, a sample day, and how to start.
- [Christian College Admissions for Homeschoolers, Compared](https://homeschoolfox.com/christian-college-homeschool-admissions): How homeschoolers apply to Liberty, BYU, Hillsdale, Patrick Henry, Cedarville, and Bob Jones: transcript acceptance, test policies, faith requirements, and what each school looks for.
- [Classical Homeschooling: The Trivium, Explained](https://homeschoolfox.com/classical-homeschooling): Classical homeschooling explained: the trivium (grammar, logic, rhetoric stages), the four-year history cycle, Latin, great books, curriculum picks, a sample day, and how to start.
- [The Common App for Homeschoolers: A Field-by-Field Guide](https://homeschoolfox.com/common-app-homeschool-guide): How a homeschool family completes the Common Application: the education section, parent as counselor, school profile, transcript, course descriptions, and recommendations.
- [Do Homeschooled Kids Do Better? What the Research Shows](https://homeschoolfox.com/do-homeschool-kids-do-better): Homeschooled students score at the 87th percentile on average vs. the 50th for public school peers. Here's what the research says — and what it can't tell you.
- [Do Homeschoolers Need a Diploma? What Actually Counts](https://homeschoolfox.com/do-homeschoolers-need-a-diploma): Most homeschoolers don't need a state-issued diploma — a parent-issued one is legally valid for college, military, and most employers. Here's what's required, what's not, and where it actually matters.
- [Do Homeschoolers Need a Transcript for College? (And How to Make One)](https://homeschoolfox.com/do-homeschoolers-need-a-transcript-for-college): Yes — every college expects a transcript from homeschool applicants. Here's exactly what colleges look for, who can issue it, and how to build one that actually gets read.
- [Eclectic Homeschooling: A Practical Guide](https://homeschoolfox.com/eclectic-homeschooling): Eclectic homeschooling explained: mixing methods and curricula to fit each child instead of following one philosophy. Why it is the most common approach, how to build your own mix, the risks, and how to start.
- [Homeschool Curriculum for Beginners: How to Choose Without Overwhelm](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschool-curriculum-for-beginners): There are hundreds of homeschool curricula. Here's how to narrow it down by teaching approach, subject, and budget — and why your first choice probably won't be your last.
- [Homeschool ESAs: Education Savings Accounts, Explained](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschool-esa): Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) can reimburse homeschool expenses, but they come with strings. How they work, the tradeoffs, and which states offer them.
- [Homeschool Laws by State: A 50-State Guide](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschool-laws-by-state): Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, but the rules vary widely. Compare notice, hours, and assessment requirements for every state — grouped from least to most regulated.
- [Homeschool Methods Compared: Classical, Charlotte Mason, Montessori, Waldorf, Unschooling, Eclectic](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschool-methods-compared): Six major homeschool methods, compared head-to-head: philosophy, daily rhythm, curriculum picks, strengths, weaknesses, and which kind of family each fits best.
- [Homeschool Record Keeping: What to Track and How](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschool-record-keeping): Homeschool record-keeping requirements vary by state. Here's what to track, how long to keep it, and the digital vs. paper tradeoffs that matter for transcripts, compliance, and college applications.
- [Homeschool Socialization: The Honest Answer](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschool-socialization): "What about socialization?" is the most-asked homeschool question. Here's what the research shows about homeschoolers' social development, where they actually socialize, and why the question rests on a flawed assumption.
- [Homeschooling a Child With Special Needs, by State](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschool-special-needs-by-state): Homeschooling a child with an IEP or disability is legal everywhere, but access to evaluations, therapies, and public-school services varies by state. How it works and what to check.
- [Standardized Tests for Homeschoolers, Compared](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschool-standardized-testing-comparison): CAT, Iowa, Stanford 10, PASS, CLT, and MAP compared for homeschoolers: what each is, who can administer it, cost, and which states require testing.
- [Homeschool Tax Credits and Deductions by State](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschool-tax-credits-by-state): Most states offer no homeschool tax break, but a handful do. The states with homeschool-eligible credits or deductions, current amounts, 529 rules, and the federal picture.
- [Homeschool Umbrella Schools, Explained](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschool-umbrella-schools): An umbrella school (or cover school) oversees your homeschool and keeps records on your behalf. How they work, the pros and cons, and which states use them.
- [Homeschool vs Public School: An Honest Comparison](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschool-vs-public-school): Homeschool vs public school, compared without the hype: cost, academics, socialization, schedule, special services, and college readiness — so you can decide what fits your family.
- [Homeschooling While Working Full Time: How Families Make It Work](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschooling-while-working-full-time): Homeschooling while both parents work is hard — but thousands of families do it. Here are the scheduling models, self-paced curricula, and co-op arrangements that make it possible.
- [How Many Credits Does a Homeschooler Need to Graduate?](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-many-credits-to-graduate-homeschool): Most homeschoolers graduate with 22–28 high-school credits. Here's the breakdown by subject, what your state actually requires, and what colleges expect.
- [How Many Hours a Day Should You Homeschool?](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-many-hours-a-day-to-homeschool): Most homeschool families do 2–5 focused hours per day — far less than a traditional school day. Here's what's typical by age and what your state actually requires.
- [How Much Does Homeschooling Cost? A Real-World Breakdown](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-much-does-homeschooling-cost): Homeschooling can cost as little as $0 or as much as $2,000+ per year. Here's an honest breakdown of curriculum, supplies, activities, and how to keep costs low.
- [How to Deschool a Child After Pulling Them From School](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-deschool-a-child): Deschooling is the 4–8 week decompression period after withdrawal — before academics resume. Here's how to do it well, why it matters, and how long families typically need.
- [How to Handle Homeschool Burnout](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-handle-homeschool-burnout): Homeschool burnout is real, common, and recoverable. Here's how to recognize the signs early, how to recover when you're already there, and the prevention practices that actually work.
- [How to Homeschool: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-homeschool): A practical, judgment-free guide to homeschooling for first-time families. Cover the legal steps, pick a method, choose curriculum, and start strong on your own terms.
- [How to Homeschool a Child With ADHD](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-homeschool-a-child-with-adhd): Homeschooling can be a strong fit for ADHD kids — but it requires deliberate structure, the right curriculum approach, and realistic expectations. Here's what actually works.
- [How to Homeschool a Child With Dyslexia](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-homeschool-a-child-with-dyslexia): Orton-Gillingham-based reading instruction is the gold standard for dyslexic learners. Here's how to identify dyslexia, find proper instruction, and build a homeschool that supports — rather than fights — your child's brain.
- [How to Homeschool a Gifted Child](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-homeschool-a-gifted-child): Gifted homeschoolers thrive when they can move at their own pace — and struggle when held to grade level. Here's the framework for acceleration, enrichment, and the twice-exceptional overlap most schools miss.
- [How to Homeschool High School: Credits, Transcripts & College Prep](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-homeschool-high-school): Homeschooling 9th–12th is doable but unlike earlier years — credits, transcripts, college planning, and outsourcing become central. Here's the 4-year plan that actually works.
- [How to Homeschool Kindergarten: A Complete Guide](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-homeschool-kindergarten): Kindergarten homeschool is shorter, gentler, and more play-based than parents expect. Here's what 5- and 6-year-olds actually need, the curricula that work, and how to know your child is on track.
- [How to Homeschool Multiple Children at the Same Time](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-homeschool-multiple-children): Charlotte Mason morning time, staggered subjects, age grouping, and real-world rhythms — here's how families actually homeschool 2, 3, 5+ kids without losing their minds.
- [How to Make a Homeschool Transcript (Step by Step)](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-make-a-homeschool-transcript): A step-by-step guide to building a college-ready homeschool transcript: what to include, how to assign credits, how to calculate GPA, formatting, and a free template.
- [How to Start Homeschooling: A Complete Beginner's Guide](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-start-homeschooling): Ready to start homeschooling? Learn the exact steps — legal requirements, choosing a method, picking curriculum, and setting up your first school year. Free guide for new homeschool families.
- [How to Teach a Foreign Language in Homeschool](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-teach-a-foreign-language-homeschool): Foreign language is harder to teach at home than math or reading — but very doable. Earlier is better, immersion-style programs work best, and most homeschoolers can reach AP-level proficiency.
- [How to Teach History to a Homeschooler](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-teach-history-to-a-homeschooler): History is one of homeschool's strongest subjects — long read-alouds, primary sources, and a coherent narrative across years. Here's how chronological vs. thematic approaches differ, the curricula that work, and how to teach the hard parts.
- [How to Teach Math to a Homeschooler](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-teach-math-to-a-homeschooler): Mastery vs spiral curricula, when to switch, and how to recognize when a child is struggling versus just hitting a normal hard spot. Plus the curriculum picks that work for most homeschool families.
- [How to Teach Reading to a Homeschooler](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-teach-reading-to-a-homeschooler): Systematic phonics is the research-backed way to teach reading. Here's what to use, when reading typically clicks, and what to do if your child is behind grade level.
- [How to Teach Science to a Homeschooler](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-teach-science-to-a-homeschooler): Science at home is mostly observation in elementary, structured curricula in middle school, and lab science (often outsourced) in high school. Here's the progression that works and what colleges expect.
- [How to Teach Writing to a Homeschooler](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-teach-writing-to-a-homeschooler): Strong writing instruction is the most under-taught subject in homeschools. Here's the progression from copywork through composition, the curriculum picks that work, and what to do when writing is a fight.
- [How to Withdraw From Public School to Homeschool](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-withdraw-from-public-school): Withdrawing from public school is paperwork, not negotiation. Here's the exact sequence — withdrawal letter, notice of intent, records request — and the timing that minimizes friction.
- [How to Write Homeschool Course Descriptions](https://homeschoolfox.com/how-to-write-homeschool-course-descriptions): A practical guide to writing homeschool course descriptions for college applications: what to include, how long they should be, a sample description, and how to do it faster.
- [Is Homeschooling Right for My Family? 8 Questions to Ask](https://homeschoolfox.com/is-homeschooling-right-for-my-family): Homeschooling is a great fit for many families and a poor fit for others. These eight honest questions will help you decide — without the cheerleading or the fear.
- [Getting Into a Military Service Academy as a Homeschooler](https://homeschoolfox.com/military-academy-homeschool-admissions): How homeschoolers apply to West Point, the Naval Academy, and the Air Force Academy: the congressional nomination process, transcript and test requirements, the fitness assessment, and how to be competitive.
- [Montessori Homeschooling: A Practical Guide](https://homeschoolfox.com/montessori-homeschooling): Montessori homeschooling explained: the prepared environment, hands-on materials, the three-hour work cycle, following the child, curriculum and materials, costs, and how to start at home.
- [Pros and Cons of Homeschooling: An Honest Look](https://homeschoolfox.com/pros-and-cons-of-homeschooling): Homeschooling has real advantages and real challenges. Here's an honest breakdown — flexibility, customization, and family time on one side; time demands, socialization, and subject gaps on the other.
- [Traditional (School-at-Home) Homeschooling: A Practical Guide](https://homeschoolfox.com/traditional-homeschooling): Traditional or school-at-home homeschooling explained: textbooks, grade levels, tests, and a structured schedule that mirrors a conventional classroom. Who it fits, the pros and cons, curriculum picks, and how to start.
- [Getting Into the UC System as a Homeschooler](https://homeschoolfox.com/uc-homeschool-admission-guide): How homeschoolers apply to the University of California: A-G requirements, UC's test-blind policy, Admission by Exception, the CHSPE, Cal-GETC, and the community-college transfer route.
- [Unit Study Homeschooling: A Practical Guide](https://homeschoolfox.com/unit-study-homeschooling): Unit study homeschooling explained: teaching every subject through one theme, why it works for multiple ages, how to build your own unit, ready-made curricula, pros and cons, and how to start.
- [Unschooling: A Practical, Honest Guide](https://homeschoolfox.com/unschooling): What unschooling actually is: interest-led, child-directed learning without a set curriculum. The philosophy, what a day looks like, where it works and where it fails, the legal reality, and how to start.
- [Waldorf Homeschooling: A Practical Guide](https://homeschoolfox.com/waldorf-homeschooling): Waldorf homeschooling explained: developmental pacing, main lesson blocks, arts and handwork, rhythm and seasonal festivals, the screen-free approach, curriculum picks, and how to start.
- [What Age Should You Start Homeschooling?](https://homeschoolfox.com/what-age-to-start-homeschooling): Most homeschoolers start at kindergarten (age 5–6) or transition from public school in 1st–4th grade. Here's what your state's compulsory-attendance age requires and what's developmentally normal for early academics.

## Homeschool transcripts

- [Homeschool transcript generator](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschool-transcript-generator): Long-form guide to building a college-ready homeschool transcript, with examples and the $29 official transcript add-on.
- [Get an official transcript](https://homeschoolfox.com/transcript): One-time $29 official transcript service — generated in ~20 minutes, college-ready, no subscription required.
- [Free transcript template](https://homeschoolfox.com/transcript-template): Public lead magnet — downloadable homeschool transcript template (PDF).
- [Homeschool GPA calculator](https://homeschoolfox.com/homeschool-gpa-calculator): Guide to calculating homeschool GPA for high school transcripts.

## Tracker comparisons

- [Homeschool Fox vs Google Sheets: Honest Comparison](https://homeschoolfox.com/vs/google-sheets): How Homeschool Fox compares to a Google Sheets homeschool tracker spreadsheet for logging hours, attendance, state compliance, and transcripts — free DIY vs purpose-built.
- [Homeschool Fox vs Homeschool Hall: Honest Comparison](https://homeschoolfox.com/vs/homeschool-hall): How Homeschool Fox compares to Homeschool Hall for daily tracking, college transcripts, state requirements, and finding local co-ops — built by two different homeschool teams.
- [Homeschool Fox vs Homeschool Manager: Honest Comparison](https://homeschoolfox.com/vs/homeschool-manager): How Homeschool Fox compares to Homeschool Manager for daily homeschool tracking, planning and auto-rescheduling, grades and report cards, transcripts, and state requirements — including pricing and mobile experience.
- [Homeschool Fox vs Homeschool Minder: Honest Comparison](https://homeschoolfox.com/vs/homeschool-minder): How Homeschool Fox compares to Homeschool Minder for daily homeschool tracking, gradebook and reports, hour tracking, and state requirements — including pricing, mobile experience, and transcripts.
- [Homeschool Fox vs Homeschool Planet: Honest Comparison](https://homeschoolfox.com/vs/homeschool-planet): How Homeschool Fox compares to Homeschool Planet — the curriculum-integrated planner with 3,100+ lesson plans — for daily tracking, transcripts, and state compliance.
- [Homeschool Fox vs Homeschool Tracker: Honest Comparison](https://homeschoolfox.com/vs/homeschool-tracker): How Homeschool Fox compares to Homeschool Tracker — the long-running web-based homeschool record keeper — for daily logging, transcripts, mobile use, and state compliance reporting.
- [Homeschool Fox vs Lessontrek: Honest Comparison](https://homeschoolfox.com/vs/lessontrek): How Homeschool Fox compares to Lessontrek for daily homeschool tracking, drag-and-drop lesson planning, grades and transcripts, and state requirements — including pricing and mobile experience.
- [Homeschool Fox vs My School Year: Honest Comparison](https://homeschoolfox.com/vs/my-school-year): How Homeschool Fox compares to My School Year for daily homeschool tracking, grading and scheduling, hour tracking, and state requirements — including pricing, mobile experience, and transcripts.
- [Homeschool Fox vs Notion: Honest Comparison](https://homeschoolfox.com/vs/notion): How Homeschool Fox compares to Notion homeschool templates for daily tracking, state compliance, hours, and transcripts — a purpose-built tracker vs a flexible blank canvas.
- [Homeschool Fox vs Scholaric: Honest Comparison](https://homeschoolfox.com/vs/scholaric): How Homeschool Fox compares to Scholaric for daily homeschool tracking, lesson planning, hour tracking, and state requirements — including pricing, mobile experience, and transcript options.
- [Homeschool Fox vs Transcript Maker: Honest Comparison](https://homeschoolfox.com/vs/transcript-maker): Transcript Maker is a focused tool for building homeschool and private-school transcripts. Homeschool Fox is a full homeschool platform with a transcript add-on. Here's how they compare for college-ready PDFs, GPA math, and ongoing record keeping.

## State-specific homeschool laws and requirements

- [All state requirements](https://homeschoolfox.com/states): State-by-state homeschool law index.

Each state page below links deeper task guides on the same domain, so they are not listed individually here. Where the state's law supports it, a state page at `/states/<abbr>` links `/how-to-start`, `/record-keeping`, `/high-school`, `/withdrawal`, `/moving`, `/hours`, `/subjects`, `/letter-of-intent`, `/annual-report`, `/testing`, and `/esa`. Free per-state printables live at `/printables/states/<abbr>/hour-log` and `/printables/states/<abbr>/withdrawal-letter`.
- [Homeschool laws in Alabama](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/al): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Alabama.
- [Homeschool laws in Alaska](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/ak): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Alaska.
- [Homeschool laws in Arizona](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/az): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Arizona.
- [Homeschool laws in Arkansas](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/ar): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Arkansas.
- [Homeschool laws in California](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/ca): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for California.
- [Homeschool laws in Colorado](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/co): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Colorado.
- [Homeschool laws in Connecticut](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/ct): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Connecticut.
- [Homeschool laws in Delaware](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/de): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Delaware.
- [Homeschool laws in District of Columbia](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/dc): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for District of Columbia.
- [Homeschool laws in Florida](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/fl): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Florida.
- [Homeschool laws in Georgia](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/ga): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Georgia.
- [Homeschool laws in Hawaii](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/hi): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Hawaii.
- [Homeschool laws in Idaho](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/id): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Idaho.
- [Homeschool laws in Illinois](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/il): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Illinois.
- [Homeschool laws in Indiana](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/in): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Indiana.
- [Homeschool laws in Iowa](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/ia): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Iowa.
- [Homeschool laws in Kansas](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/ks): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Kansas.
- [Homeschool laws in Kentucky](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/ky): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Kentucky.
- [Homeschool laws in Louisiana](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/la): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Louisiana.
- [Homeschool laws in Maine](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/me): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Maine.
- [Homeschool laws in Maryland](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/md): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Maryland.
- [Homeschool laws in Massachusetts](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/ma): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Massachusetts.
- [Homeschool laws in Michigan](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/mi): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Michigan.
- [Homeschool laws in Minnesota](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/mn): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Minnesota.
- [Homeschool laws in Mississippi](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/ms): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Mississippi.
- [Homeschool laws in Missouri](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/mo): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Missouri.
- [Homeschool laws in Montana](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/mt): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Montana.
- [Homeschool laws in Nebraska](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/ne): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Nebraska.
- [Homeschool laws in Nevada](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/nv): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Nevada.
- [Homeschool laws in New Hampshire](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/nh): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for New Hampshire.
- [Homeschool laws in New Jersey](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/nj): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for New Jersey.
- [Homeschool laws in New Mexico](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/nm): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for New Mexico.
- [Homeschool laws in New York](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/ny): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for New York.
- [Homeschool laws in North Carolina](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/nc): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for North Carolina.
- [Homeschool laws in North Dakota](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/nd): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for North Dakota.
- [Homeschool laws in Ohio](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/oh): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Ohio.
- [Homeschool laws in Oklahoma](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/ok): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Oklahoma.
- [Homeschool laws in Oregon](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/or): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Oregon.
- [Homeschool laws in Pennsylvania](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/pa): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Pennsylvania.
- [Homeschool laws in Rhode Island](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/ri): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Rhode Island.
- [Homeschool laws in South Carolina](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/sc): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for South Carolina.
- [Homeschool laws in South Dakota](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/sd): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for South Dakota.
- [Homeschool laws in Tennessee](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/tn): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Tennessee.
- [Homeschool laws in Texas](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/tx): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Texas.
- [Homeschool laws in Utah](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/ut): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Utah.
- [Homeschool laws in Vermont](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/vt): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Vermont.
- [Homeschool laws in Virginia](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/va): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Virginia.
- [Homeschool laws in Washington](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/wa): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Washington.
- [Homeschool laws in West Virginia](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/wv): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for West Virginia.
- [Homeschool laws in Wisconsin](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/wi): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Wisconsin.
- [Homeschool laws in Wyoming](https://homeschoolfox.com/states/wy): Hours, days, notice, assessment, and portfolio requirements for Wyoming.

## Help center

### [Getting Started](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/getting-started)

- [Creating Your Account](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/getting-started/creating-your-account): Sign up for Homeschool Fox and set up your account in just a few steps..
- [Adding Your First Student](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/getting-started/adding-your-first-student): Add students to your Homeschool Fox account to start tracking their learning hours..
- [Setting Up Subjects](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/getting-started/setting-up-subjects): Create subjects that match your curriculum to organize and categorize activities..
### [Kit AI Assistant](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/kit)

- [Chatting with Kit](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/kit/chatting-with-kit): Learn how to chat with Kit to log activities, ask questions, and get homeschool help..
- [Activity Parsing](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/kit/activity-parsing): How Kit's AI parses your natural language into structured activities..
- [Voice Input](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/kit/voice-input): Use voice-to-text to log activities hands-free with Kit..
- [Sharing Conversations](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/kit/sharing-conversations): Share your Kit conversations with others via a secure link..
### [Activities](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/activities)

- [Logging Activities](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/activities/logging-activities): Learn different ways to log homeschool activities and track learning hours efficiently..
- [Calendar View](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/activities/calendar-view): View and manage your homeschool activities in a visual calendar format..
- [Plan View](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/activities/plan-view): Plan your week on a board — drag activities between days, park ideas in an Unscheduled column, and shuffle plans across weeks..
- [Adding Attachments](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/activities/attachments): Attach photos, documents, and worksheets to activities for portfolio documentation..
- [Recurring Activities](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/activities/recurring-activities): Set up activities that repeat on a schedule..
- [Importing Activities](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/activities/importing-activities): Import activities from a CSV or Excel file. Map your columns, preview the data, and bring in your existing records..
- [Activity Templates](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/activities/activity-templates): Save an activity you repeat often as a template, then start new logs from it in one tap..
### [Students](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/students)

- [Managing Students](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/students/managing-students): Add, edit, and organize student profiles in your Homeschool Fox account..
- [Student Goals](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/students/student-goals): Set and track yearly learning goals for hours, attendance, and subject requirements..
- [Adding Lump Sum Hours](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/students/lump-sum-hours): Add hours in bulk for field trips, reading time, or activities you didn't log individually..
### [Subjects](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/subjects)

- [Managing Subjects](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/subjects/managing-subjects): Create, edit, and organize subjects to categorize your homeschool activities..
### [Grades](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/grades)

- [Transcripts](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/grades/transcripts): Create official-looking transcripts for college applications and record-keeping..
- [One-time transcripts](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/grades/one-time-transcripts): Buy a professional homeschool transcript as a one-time purchase — no subscription and no account required..
- [Editing courses and grades](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/grades/editing-transcript-courses): Fix a class name, grade, credits, or year on a transcript you've already created — then regenerate the PDF..
- [Courses](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/grades/courses): Add and manage high school courses for transcript generation..
- [Test Scores](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/grades/test-scores): Track standardized test scores for college applications..
### [Reports](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/reports)

- [Generating Reports](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/reports/generating-reports): Create professional PDF reports for compliance, attendance tracking, and portfolio documentation..
- [Notice of Intent](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/reports/notice-of-intent): Generate Notice of Intent forms for state homeschool compliance..
- [Annual Evaluation (Pennsylvania)](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/reports/annual-evaluation): What Pennsylvania's annual homeschool evaluation requires, who can perform it, and how to prepare..
- [Annual Assessment (New York)](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/reports/annual-assessment): What New York's annual homeschool assessment requires and how to choose your assessment method..
- [ESA Reporting](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/reports/esa-reporting): Keep your Education Savings Account in good standing — deadlines, what to file, and what happens if you miss..
### [Settings & Account](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/settings)

- [School Year Settings](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/settings/school-year): Configure your school year start date and manage yearly transitions..
- [State Requirements](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/settings/state-requirements): Understand your state's homeschool requirements and how Homeschool Fox helps you stay compliant..
- [Notifications & Reminders](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/settings/notifications): Choose which emails Homeschool Fox sends — daily digests, weekly summaries, goal milestones, pace alerts, and filing deadlines..
- [Calendar Sync](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/settings/calendar-sync): Sync your homeschool activities with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or other calendar apps..
- [Shared Accounts (Co-parents)](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/settings/sharing): Invite a co-parent or family member to share your students, activities, goals, and reports..
- [Subscription & Billing](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/settings/subscription): Manage your Homeschool Fox subscription, update payment methods, and view billing history..
- [Referral Program](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs/settings/referral-program): Earn 30% recurring commission for 12 months by sharing Homeschool Fox with friends. Learn how the referral program works and how to get paid..

## Recent blog posts

- [The 4-Day Homeschool Week: Why It Works (And When It Doesn't)](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/4-day-homeschool-week): The four common patterns for the 5th day, the math on state hour requirements, when a 4-day week works vs falls apart, and the one-line test to see if yours has a chance..
- [Homeschooling in Ohio: What HB33 Changed (And What It Didn't)](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschooling-in-ohio-after-hb33): HB33 eliminated Ohio's 900-hour requirement, the annual assessment, and the teacher qualification rules. Here is what Ohio actually requires in 2026, why so much published advice is still wrong, and what happened to ACE funding..
- [What If the State Audits Your Homeschool? What You Actually Need](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschool-audit-state-records-needed): Which states actually review, what triggers extra scrutiny, the records that satisfy evaluators, and how to respond to an audit letter without panicking..
- [Homeschooling in Iowa: What HF 2754 Changed and What the Law Now Requires](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschooling-in-iowa): Iowa's HF 2754, signed May 2026, deleted the four-student cap and the payment ban from independent private instruction, and made parent-issued diplomas legally binding. Here is what changed, what stayed the same, and what families starting this fall need to do..
- [How to Count Field Trips, Co-ops, and Real-World Learning as School Hours](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/how-to-count-field-trips-school-hours-homeschool): If your family does co-ops, field trips, and hands-on learning but your hour log only shows workbook time, you are underreporting. Here is how to log real-world learning accurately so your records reflect what you actually do..
- [How to Build a Homeschool Portfolio (Even When Your State Doesn't Require One)](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/how-to-build-a-homeschool-portfolio): A portfolio is a curated evidence base, not a binder of every worksheet your kid ever touched. What goes in one, why to build it even in a low-regulation state, and the 30-minute monthly habit that keeps it current..
- [The Homeschool Morning Basket: What to Actually Put In It (By Age)](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschool-morning-basket-what-to-put-in): What a morning basket actually is, what to put in it by age, the rotation question, and how to hold a 2-year-old and a 12-year-old at the same table for 25 minutes..
- [Homeschooling in Tennessee 2026: EFS Funding, Laws, and How to Start](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschooling-in-tennessee-2026): Tennessee's Education Freedom Scholarship is real, and the amounts are significant. It does not pay independent home educators, though. Learn what Tennessee homeschool law requires, how the EFS works, and how to choose the path that fits your family..
- [Homeschooling in New York: IHIP, Quarterly Reports, and What the Law Actually Requires](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschooling-in-new-york): New York asks for a letter of intent, an IHIP, four quarterly reports, and an annual assessment. What each filing requires, when it is due, and what a district can do if you miss a deadline..
- [Homeschooling in Pennsylvania: What the Law Actually Requires (2026)](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschooling-in-pennsylvania): Pennsylvania has one of the most structured homeschool laws in the country. This guide covers the affidavit due August 1, what belongs in the portfolio, testing in grades 3, 5, and 8, the annual evaluator, and what your district cannot ask for..
- [Can Homeschoolers Play Public School Sports? Tim Tebow Laws, State by State](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/can-homeschoolers-play-public-school-sports): Can homeschoolers play public school sports? A 2026 state-by-state look at Tim Tebow laws, the documentation you need, and your options where access is blocked..
- [Homeschooling in Nebraska: What LB 937 Changed and What Families Need to Know](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschooling-in-nebraska): Nebraska home education runs through the exempt-school model: light requirements, no testing. How to register, what LB 937 added in 2026, and what families should track..
- [ Homeschool Read-Aloud: Habit, Booklist, and How to Log the Hours](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschool-reading-aloud-as-language-arts): Reading aloud is the highest-leverage homeschool habit. What to read at each age, the mechanics that make it stick, and how to log read-aloud time toward state requirements..
- [Homeschooling in Connecticut: What HB 5468 Changes and What Families Should Do Now](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschooling-in-connecticut): Connecticut's HB 5468 (now Public Act 26-37) adds a DCF check for public-school withdrawals and an annual October education form. What the law does, dropped, and requires now..
- [The Make Homeschool Safe Act: What It Proposes and What Families Should Know](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/make-homeschool-safe-act-explained): The MHSA is a model bill pushing for sweeping homeschool oversight. Here's what it proposes, which 2026 state bills incorporated its provisions, and what families can do now..
- [Multi-Age Homeschool: How to Teach Different Grades Together](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/multi-age-homeschool-teaching-different-ages): Practical strategies for teaching kids 3+ years apart at home. Learn which subjects to combine, how to schedule your day, and how to track hours per student with ease..
- [Homeschooling on One Income: The Real Budget (2026)](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschooling-on-one-income-budget): Most families spend $700 to $1,800 per child per year on homeschooling. Learn what to budget, where money leaks, and which state ESA programs offset costs..
- [AI Tools for Homeschooling in 2026: An Honest Guide](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/ai-tools-for-homeschooling-in-2026-an-honest-guide).
- [Homeschooling a Reluctant Teenager: What Actually Works](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschooling-reluctant-teenager): When your homeschooled teen pushes back, the fix depends on the cause. Learn how to diagnose resistance, restore agency, and decide whether to stay the course or pivot..
- [How to Plan Your Homeschool Year (2026-27 Edition)](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/how-to-plan-your-homeschool-year): A step-by-step planning sequence for the homeschool year, from reviewing what worked to setting goals, choosing curriculum, building a calendar, and locking in your record-keeping system before you teach a single lesson..
- [Homeschooling While You Work From Home](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschooling-while-working-from-home): WFH plus homeschool is one integrated day: a concrete time-blocked schedule, the kid-independence build, async logging that fits real meetings, and the rule for protecting both jobs..
- [Homeschooling in California: The PSA Path and What You Actually Need](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschooling-in-california-the-psa-path-and-what-you-actually-need): California is one of the lowest-regulation states in the country for homeschoolers, once you know which of the four legal pathways to use. The PSA process, what you have to keep, and what you can ignore..
- [Deschooling: How Long It Really Takes (Per Year of School Pulled)](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/deschooling-how-long-it-really-takes-per-year-of-school-pulled): Not 30 days. The practitioner heuristic is about 1 month per year of prior schooling, so a 6th grader needs roughly 6 months. What it actually looks like at each timeline, and when to start curriculum..
- [Charlotte Mason - A Practical Breakdown for Parents Starting Out](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/charlotte-mason-a-practical-breakdown-for-parents-starting-out-1daafc6f-0d88-4ec1-b545-5fa5807fa6cf): Living books, narration, short lessons, nature study — what a Charlotte Mason morning actually looks like in 2026, with realistic time blocks and a 30-day starter plan..
- [Homeschool Portfolio Reviews vs Standardized Tests: What Each State Accepts](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschool-portfolio-reviews-vs-standardized-tests-what-each-state-accepts): Homeschool portfolio reviews vs standardized tests is the choice families face in roughly five states (Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, and parts of Florida) that allow homeschoolers to pick either path for annual assessment..
- [Standardized Testing for Homeschoolers: Which States Require It and Which Tests Count](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/standardized-testing-for-homeschoolers-which-states-require-it-and-which-tests-count): About a third of states require homeschoolers to test annually. The accepted tests vary: Stanford, ITBS, IOWA, CAT, MAP. Here's the state-by-state map and how each test compares..
- [Are Homeschool Expenses Tax-Deductible? An Honest Breakdown](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/are-homeschool-expenses-tax-deductible-an-honest-breakdown): Federal homeschool tax deductions are essentially zero. State-level deductions exist in a handful of states. Here's the federal vs state picture without the wishful thinking..
- [Homeschool Tax Credits and Deductions by State (2026)](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschool-tax-credits-and-deductions-by-state-2026): Five states offer real homeschool tax credits or deductions: Louisiana, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio. Each one is different. Federal is essentially zero..
- [How to Use an Education Savings Account for Homeschool Curriculum](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/how-to-use-an-education-savings-account-for-homeschool-curriculum): Once your homeschool ESA is approved, the actual question is: how do you spend it well? Application, fund deposit, approved-vendor purchases, annual reporting. Plus state-specific examples..
- [Homeschool ESAs Explained: Which States Offer Them in 2026](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschool-esas-explained-which-states-offer-them-in-2026): A homeschool ESA is a state-funded account that lets you spend public-school dollars on approved homeschool expenses. About a dozen states offer them. Here's where, what they pay, and who qualifies..
- [Homeschooling in Missouri: The 1000/600/400 Rule + MOScholars ESA Trade-Off](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschooling-in-missouri-the-1000-600-400-rule-moscholars-esa-trade-off): Missouri's 1,000/600/400-hour rule + the MOScholars ESA/FPE designation trade-off most competitors miss. How to log it, what each option costs you, and the 12-month checklist..
- [Counselor Recommendations for Homeschool Students (Common App + Coalition)](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/counselor-recommendations-for-homeschool-students-common-app-coalition): The counselor recommendation for a homeschool student is written by the parent. The trick is writing as the homeschool's administrator, not as Mom or Dad. Specifics over superlatives..
- [How Homeschoolers Submit Transcripts on the Common App](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/how-homeschoolers-submit-transcripts-on-the-common-app): The Common App accommodates homeschoolers, but the workflow has a few non-obvious wrinkles. The parent fills out the school report, uploads transcript and supporting docs as PDFs..
- [Weighted vs Unweighted GPA: What Homeschool Families Need to Know](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/weighted-vs-unweighted-gpa-what-homeschool-families-need-to-know): Unweighted caps at 4.0 and treats every course equally. Weighted adds bonus points for AP, Honors, and Dual Enrollment, capping at 5.0+. Both belong on the homeschool transcript..
- [How to Calculate Your Homeschooler's GPA (Weighted + Unweighted)](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/how-to-calculate-your-homeschooler-s-gpa-weighted-unweighted): Calculating a homeschool GPA is just arithmetic on a 4.0 scale. Multiply each grade by credits, sum, divide. Here's the formula and worked examples for both unweighted and weighted..
- [Homeschool Transcript Mistakes That Trip Up College Admissions](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschool-transcript-mistakes-that-trip-up-college-admissions): Most transcript problems aren't substantive. They're formatting. Missing GPA scale, inconsistent credits, no school profile. Easy to fix once you know what to watch for..
- [How to Build a Homeschool Transcript That Colleges Accept](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/how-to-build-a-homeschool-transcript-that-colleges-accept): A homeschool transcript is one page. Same elements as any high school transcript, signed by you instead of a counselor. Here's exactly what each section needs and where families slip up..
- [What to Send the District When You Pull Your Child to Homeschool](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/what-to-send-the-district-when-you-pull-your-child-to-homeschool): The withdrawal letter is short, factual, and one-way. About 200 words. Don't apologize, don't explain, don't negotiate. Here's the template plus what NOT to add..
- [How to Withdraw Your Child From Public School to Homeschool](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/how-to-withdraw-your-child-from-public-school-to-homeschool): Withdrawing your child from public school is paperwork, not negotiation. A short letter, a notice of intent, and a records request. The whole sequence takes one afternoon..
- [When and Where to File Your Homeschool Notice of Intent](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/when-and-where-to-file-your-homeschool-notice-of-intent): Most state NOIs go to the local school district superintendent before the school year starts. The exceptions matter. Here's the timing and recipients you need to know..
- [How to Write a Notice of Intent to Homeschool](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/how-to-write-a-notice-of-intent-to-homeschool): A homeschool notice of intent is the shortest piece of legal paperwork most families ever write. Five required fields, one page, ten minutes of work. Here's the template plus the state-by-state quirks..
- [What Counts as 'Homeschooling' Legally? State-by-State Differences](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/what-counts-as-homeschooling-legally-state-by-state-differences): Some states recognize homeschooling as its own legal category; others classify it as private school enrollment. The distinction affects NOI requirements, attendance rules, evaluator letters, and what programs your family qualifies for..
- [Homeschool Laws by State: A Plain-English Overview](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschool-laws-by-state-a-plain-english-overview): Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states — but the rules vary dramatically. Here's how to read your state's regulatory posture (low / moderate / high regulation), what each tier actually requires, and where to find the specifics for where you live..
- [How to Homeschool a Kindergartener: A Neuroscientific Approach](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/how-to-homeschool-a-kindergartener-a-neuroscientific-approach).
- [How to Write a Homeschool Progress Report That Actually Works](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/how-to-write-a-homeschool-progress-report-that-actually-works).
- [What Goes Into a Homeschool Portfolio (and How to Make It Shine)](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/what-goes-into-a-homeschool-portfolio-and-how-to-make-it-shine):  A homeschool portfolio is part scrapbook, part transcript, part state-compliance documentation. Here's what every portfolio should contain, the states that require formal review, the digital vs. paper tradeoffs, and how to curate without drowning in archive overload..
- [How to Keep Homeschool Records Without Losing Your Mind](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/how-to-keep-homeschool-records-without-losing-your-mind).
- [Staying Active in Your Homeschool Co-Op Without Burning Out](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/staying-active-in-your-homeschool-co-op-without-burning-out).
- [Homeschooling in the United States of America](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/carrying-charlie-kirks-mission-forward).
- [Homeschool With Confidence—Even If English Isn’t Your Strength](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/homeschool-with-confidence-even-if-english-isnt-your-strength).

## Static content pages

- [Preschool](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/preschool).
- [Tangled Roots](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/tangled-roots).
- [Evaluations](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/evaluations).
- [High School](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/high-school).
- [Middle School](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/middle-school).
- [Grades 3-5](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/grades-3-5).
- [Grades K-2](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/grades-k-2).
- [Assignments](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/assignments).
- [Wright City, MO Homeschool Educator](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/wright-city-mo-homeschool-educator).
- [Teacher Alyssa - Founder of Homeschool Fox](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/teacher-alyssa-founder-of-homeschool-fox).
- [Saint Charles Homeschool Co-Op](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/saint-charles-homeschool-co-op).
- [Welcome](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog/welcome).

## Authors

- [Alyssa Leverenz](https://homeschoolfox.com/authors/alyssa): Co-founder, Homeschool Fox — Co-founder of Homeschool Fox. Homeschool mom, co-op founder, follower of Christ. Writes about the realities of teaching at home and meeting state requirements without losing your mind.
- [Andy Leverenz](https://homeschoolfox.com/authors/andy): Co-founder, Homeschool Fox — Co-founder of Homeschool Fox. Designer, engineer, husband, follower of Christ. Writes about the technical side of running a small SaaS for homeschool families.

## Curriculum research

These are index pages. Individual curriculum reviews, roundups, and comparisons are not listed here; each index below links its own.

- [Curriculum directory](https://homeschoolfox.com/curriculum): Every reviewed homeschool curriculum, filterable by subject, method, worldview, grade, format, and price.
- [Best curriculum guides](https://homeschoolfox.com/best): Curated roundups by subject, teaching method, worldview, and grade level.
- [Curriculum comparisons](https://homeschoolfox.com/compare): Head-to-head comparisons of two curricula.
- [Course descriptions](https://homeschoolfox.com/course-descriptions): Copy-ready sample course descriptions for high school transcripts.

## Optional

- [Blog index](https://homeschoolfox.com/blog): All blog posts with category and tag filtering.
- [Help center](https://homeschoolfox.com/docs): Full help center across all categories.
- [Resources](https://homeschoolfox.com/resources): Curated homeschool resources.
- [Tracker comparison index](https://homeschoolfox.com/vs): Homeschool Fox compared with other tracking and planning apps.
- [Authors](https://homeschoolfox.com/authors): Who writes and reviews this content.
- [Site index](https://homeschoolfox.com/sitemap): Human-readable index of every public page.
- [Partner program](https://homeschoolfox.com/partners): Creator and influencer program.
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