Under Missouri law, a homeschool:
- has the primary purpose of providing private or religious-based instruction
- enrolls pupils between the ages 7-16
- no more than 4 students can be unrelated
- do not charge or receive tuition, fees, or other remuneration
To homeschool under this statute, you’ll need to follow these requirements:
Teach Required Subjects
It is important to provide your child with at least 1,000 hours of instruction every term. 600 of the 1,000 hours of instruction must be among one or more of the following core subjects:
- reading
- math
- social studies
- language arts
- science
How to Meet Required Hours
We won’t send the homeschool police your way if you don’t keep a daily log, but we highly recommend it for bragging rights – you know, to show Aunt Martha that you’re not just teaching finger-painting and advanced nap-taking techniques.
You’re the captain of this homeschool ship, and guess what? You get to pick when the school term starts and ends. That’s right, you’re the boss. Just keep it under 12 months – we’re not rewriting the calendar here.
So, there you have it – the keys to homeschool success. Own that term, log those hours, and show the world that your homeschool game is strong. Because let’s face it, you’re not just teaching. You’re empowering mini geniuses.
Maintain Records
If you’re in charge of molding the minds of those under 16, you’ve got some paperwork pizzazz to attend to. Grab your sparkle pens, because we’re about to turn this record-keeping chore into a homeschooling soirée!
Jot down those subjects like you’re creating the curriculum of the future! You’ve also got to keep a log of those educational hours.
Show off your child’s work like it’s a masterpiece hanging in the Louvre. A Picasso? More like a sixth-grade science project. Don’t just keep it in a dusty drawer; let those academic achievements shine!
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