Home Education and Private Tutoring in Big Spring School District

HOW TO ENROLL

If a family chooses to home school, the family must submit the following to the Superintendent: 

1. Letter to the Superintendent requesting Home Schooling
2. Affidavit (notarized) – indicating age of child at the time of the affidavit completion
3. List of Objectives being taught for each Subject
4. Copy of High School Diploma or GED for the Home School Supervisor
5. Immunization record/medical exemption letter
6. Proof of Residency

The student must be instructed/supervised through a properly qualified tutor or through a parent or legal guardian with a high school diploma or GED.

IMPORTANT DATES

• August 1^st All applications and affidavits relative to home schooling must be received by the District on or before August 1^st for the upcoming school year.
• Ongoing For individuals new to Home School the affidavit must be submitted to the Superintendent prior to the implementation of a home schooling program.  The Superintendent gives home schooling approval in writing.
• June 30^th  All home schooled students must submit a Home Education Evaluation Form – completed by an approved Evaluator.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & INFORMATION

• Big Spring School District Home Education Guide (pdf)
• Approved Home Education Evaluators and Organizations (pdf)
• Sample Secondary Affidavit (pdf from PA Dept of Education)
• Sample Elementary Affidavit (pdf from PA Dept of Education) 
• Guidance from the PA Department of Education (link to PDE Home Education Page) 
• Communication to Home Education Families Regarding COVID-19 (May 11, 2020- pdf)

For more information regarding please contact:

Mrs. Sharon Hoover

45 Mt. Rock Road  Newville, PA  17241

717-776-2414

shoover@bigspring.k12.pa.us