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West Virginia homeschool checklist

What West Virginia asks, in plain words

2026–27Checked Oct 30, 2026

Children and grades
School year starts

What to send

Notice of intent to your superintendentOn or before the day you start
Done on
Assessment results (a test, a portfolio review, or another option) to your superintendentBy Jun 30 at the end of the school year, in Grades 3, 5, 8, 11
Done on
An assessment each year (a test, a certified teacher’s portfolio review, or another option), kept three yearsEach year
Done on
A new notice of intent in your new county, and word to your old superintendentOnly if you move to another county
Done on

What to teach

  • Reading
  • Language
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social studies

You can teach if you have a high school diploma or GED. No set days or hours.

What to keep

Assessment results, three years
Filed