Full text of this information can be found at the Hawaii Homeschool Associations "Hawai'i Regulations" page. Mahalo.
Overview
Hawai'i has a state-run public school system. The rules governing homeschooling in Hawai'i are found in Chapter 12, "Compulsory Attendance Exceptions" of the Hawai'i Administrative Rules for the Department of Education. In particular, see sections 8-12-1 through 8-12-4 and 8-12-13 through 8-12-22.
Notice of intent
Any parent may homeschool his or her child by filing a notice of intent with the principal of the local public school. The notice may be given on the DOE's Form 4140, or in a letter containing the required information.
Form 4140 can be downloaded as a PDF file from the DOE's website:http://doe.k12.hi.us/myschool/homeschool/
DOE approval is not needed. The rules say that parents shall have a "record of the planned curriculum," but the plan is not ordinarily shared with the school.
Annual progress report
An annual progress report is required. You have a choice of showing progress via: standardized test scores, an evaluation by a teacher certified in the state of Hawai'i, or a parent-written report providing statements of progress in each subject area and samples of the student's work.
Standardized testing and alternatives
Standardized test scores are normally required in grades 3, 5, 8 and 10. Students may participate in the Statewide Testing Program at the local school, or private testing may be arranged at the parent's expense. Alternatives to standardized testing are allowed: "Parents may request and principals may approve other means of evaluation." In our experience, parents wishing to use other means of evaluation have been able to do so. Parent-written reports and student portfolios have been accepted in lieu of test scores.
Participation in school programs
The State Department of Education has taken the position that, under the existing administrative rules, homeschooled students are not allowed to participate in school classes or extra-curricular activities.
High school diploma
The Hawaii DOE does not award credit towards high school graduation for time spent homeschooled. Diplomas from the adult community school may be earned by taking the GEDTests.
Department of Education
The DOE has a website for homeschooling with the Chapter 12 rules. They also maintain a list of Hawai'i support groups.
DOE Home School page:http://doe.k12.hi.us/myschool/homeschool/
Joanne Swearingen
641 18th Ave. Bldg. V Room 201
Honolulu HI 96816
(808) 733-9895
641 18th Ave. Bldg. V Room 201
Honolulu HI 96816
(808) 733-9895
Hawai'i State Board of Education maintains an online document library with the latest (revised 5/13/00) version of Chapter 12, "Compulsory Attendance Exceptions."
Home School Legal Defense Association
The Home School Legal Defense Association is a non-profit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect family freedoms.
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