Homeschooling In Washington State

Deer Park is happy to support and help find resources for our families who wish to provide home-based education for their children. Some of the guidelines for compliance with Washington State's laws are listed below.

  • Signed declaration of intent by Sept. 15 of the school year or within 2 weeks of the beginning of a school's quarter, trimester, or semester for all children 8-18 years old

  • If the child enrolls in any private or public school, test scores, annual academic progress assessments, immunization records, and any other records in regard to education or instruction must be provided to that school

  • A standardized achievement test approved by the state board of education is given annually to the child by a qualified individual or an annual assessment of the student's academic progress is written by a certificated person who is currently in education.

A completed declaration of intent to homeschool can be mailed in to P.O. Box 490 Deer Park, WA 99006, or dropped off at Deer Park District Office 428 N. Main St..

For questions about our district or an email to turn in a Declaration of Intent call - 509 464 5500

Sports As A Homeschooler

Deer Park's athletic program welcomes students who are receiving a home-based education within the requirements listed below.

  • Students must meet the same academic athletic eligibility requirements of

    all other students participating at that school.

  • Determine the number of credits required for athletic eligibility at the student’s school.

    Example: 5 classes required in a 6-period school day is equal to 2.5 semester credits needed for

    eligibility.

  • Establish the student’s academic schedule for the year, either entirely as a Home-Based Instruction student or a student with a blended schedule of classes from Home-Based Instruction and the high school or other Alternative Ed programs.

  • Determine the number of credits to be earned in each of the courses

More information can be found at wiaa.com in the Student Eligibility Center. For further questions, contact Cameron Gilbert - Athletic Director - 509 468 3509.

Resources

Declaration Of Home-based Ed. Form