California homeschool planning hub
Review your state context, choose a report-card workflow, and open a printable planner without losing your place.
California · Notification only
Compliance summary
This detailed brief covers the currently published compliance summary for California.
- Notification
- Annual filing of a Private School Affidavit (R-4) with the California Department of Education. Must list school name, address, and student roster. Optional homeschool charter enrollment covers the same.
- Subjects
- English / Language Arts, Mathematics, Science / Health, Social Studies, Visual / Performing Arts, and Physical Education (Cal. Ed. Code §48222).
- Attendance / instructional days
- Annual instructional log with days-possible, days-completed, and absences. No statutorily fixed minimum day count for affidavit filers.
- Assessment method
- Proof-of-progress method required — standardized test, parent portfolio review, or Annual Review with a Certificated Teacher (ARC). Immunization status recorded.
Laws and filing practices can change. Use this summary as a planning aid and confirm current requirements with your state or district.
California · Notification only
California report-card template
Grades K-12Required fields
- Student identification (name, DOB, address)
- Subjects: English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science/Health, Social Studies, Visual/Performing Arts, Physical Education
- Immunization status or exemption
- Instructional time / attendance tracking
- Proof of progress: standardized test, portfolio review, or ARC (annual review with certificated teacher)
- List of curriculum materials used by subject
California · Notification only
Printable K–8 planner
Plan your California homeschool year with the printable K–8 planner. It is a companion planning tool, not a state-law form or a substitute for your state’s filing records.
California homeschool FAQs
Quick answers for planning purposes. Requirements and filing practices can change, so confirm current details with your state or district.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in California?
English / Language Arts, Mathematics, Science / Health, Social Studies, Visual / Performing Arts, and Physical Education (Cal. Ed. Code §48222).
What notifications or records should homeschool families keep in California?
Annual filing of a Private School Affidavit (R-4) with the California Department of Education. Must list school name, address, and student roster. Optional homeschool charter enrollment covers the same.
How are homeschool evaluations handled in California?
Proof-of-progress method required — standardized test, parent portfolio review, or Annual Review with a Certificated Teacher (ARC). Immunization status recorded.
How many instructional days should I plan for in California?
Annual instructional log with days-possible, days-completed, and absences. No statutorily fixed minimum day count for affidavit filers. Open the printable planner →
This information is a planning aid, not legal advice.