Hawaii homeschool checklist
What Hawaii asks, in plain words
2026–27Checked Oct 30, 2026
Children and grades
School year starts
What to send
Notice of intent (Form 4140) to the principal of the school your child would attendBefore you start, and again if you move or your child changes school level
Done onYearly progress report to the principalAt the end of each school year
Done onA standardized test, with the progress reportin Grades 3, 5, 8, 10
Done onWritten notice that you’ve stopped, to the principalOnly if you stop or move
Done onWhat to teach
You can teach, with no set qualifications. Teach from a structured curriculum with goals.
What to keep
Your planned curriculum: start and end dates, hours a week, subjects, how you judge mastery, and the materials
Filed