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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hello! My son is still quite young (will begin preschool next year), and I am seriously considering homeschooling due to the quality of instruction in APS (where we are zoned) and all other surrounding school systems (if we were to move). I’ve had serious doubts in the past, and have even more now after watching them deal with distance learning.

Looking up VA law, we will easily meet all requirements for long-term homeschooling (if we wish to do so), but I wonder about the days/hours section:

“Home instruction must take place “during the period of each year the public schools are in session and for the same number of days and hours per day as the public schools.” This is generally 180 days or 990 hours. See Va. Code Ann. § 22.1-254(A).“

Does this mean that we have to document attendance following the school system’s calendar? I actually prefer a year-round schedule, which is what many public schools follow in my home state. I’m not concerned about the number of days/hours (I think it is likely that we will exceed those numbers), but don’t want to be forced to follow their rigid calendar.

Thanks for your help![/quote]

You don't need to follow the school calendars. You can teach year long. Make sure to document your start date and your end date, and track the days that you taught. Remember your goal is to meet that 180-day requirement.[/quote]

Alternatively, you could aim for 990 hours.  Count field trips like nature walks towards your hours.  Count the dance party and sing along to whatever you're playing.  Tell stories.  You can count 8+ hours per day if you think about all the things that young children do naturally, and you ask a few leading questions.  Ex: While DS plays at making food, talk about the quantity, color, nutrition and/or any senses that would be involved (taste and smell).[/quote]

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