Home Schooling
In Ohio, parents/guardians interested in educating their child(ren) at home may do so by notifying the Superintendent of Norton City Schools and meeting the requirements of Ohio law to homeschool. If requirements are met, the district superintendent releases the student from required compulsory school attendance. This excuses the student and family from school attendance requirements in state law.
Parents/guardians who decide to homeschool their students are completely responsible for choosing the curriculum and course of study. They select the curriculum and educational materials and take responsibility for educating their children. There is no state financial assistance for families who choose this option.
If a homeschool student returns to Norton City Schools, the superintendent (or his/her designee) determines the appropriate grade level for the student.
In order to homeschool a child, parents/guardians should start by notifying the superintendent about their intent to homeschool their child(ren) by completing the notification form. Notification should be provided no later than the first week of the start of the academic year in the school district of residence or within one week of the child's withdrawal from school.
House Bill 33 brings changes to Ohio homeschool laws. These laws went into effect on October 3, 2023. In the new law, homeschoolers will operate under the new statute, O.R.C. § 3321.042.
- Under this new law, the District is required to acknowledge receipt of the notice of intent within 14 calendar days rather than issue an excusal letter. This means that upon receipt of your notice, your children are automatically exempt from school attendance.
- This notice is required by August 30, or within 5 days of starting a child's homeschool program in Ohio.
Parents must submit a notice of intent listing:
- The Parent's name and address
- The Child's name
- Assurance that the child will receive education in the required subject areas which include:
- English language arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- Government
- Social studies
- No assessments are required at the end of the year
- There are no teacher qualifications or required number of hours
Resources
Notification Letter to Superintendent
Ohio Department of Education - Home Schooling
Frequently Asked Questions about Home Schooling