Louisville Home School: How to Be a Home Schooler in Kentucky

Whether for religious reasons, for more flexibility, or to meet special needs, homeschooling is an educational option that is gaining more popularity. There are specific guidelines you must follow if you plan on having a Louisville home school but not as many as you may think.

The first thing you must do is send a letter to your school system's superintendent. For Louisville, this would be the Jefferson County Public Schools' superintendent. Your letter will need to include your child's name, address, birth date, age, social security number, and it must state that you are withdrawing him from the public school system, and that they will be attending classes at home. A copy should also be sent to the Director of Pupil Personnel. This letter will need to be sent each year, and you should call the public school system to find out who the current superintendent and director are. Below is a clip from an acceptable letter.

"Dear Superintendent Daeschner:

My name is Student Parent and I am officially withdrawing my son Boy Student from Rutherford Elementary School and the Jefferson County Public School system, effective immediately. I am going to be home schooling Boy and will follow all applicable rules and regulations.

Please note his information below: (child's information listed)"

After you have received a letter in response, you will need to hold on to it. You are now legally ready to have a Louisville home school. Many parents do not home school because they think it is too hard, too expensive or are confused as to how to go about doing so. Some feel that the children will not get enough social interaction. These are not reasons to keep you from home schooling your child if you feel it may be the best option for their education.