"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."
- Proverbs 22:6 (WEB) (WEB)
📋 Washington Homeschool Requirements
Washington is a homeschool-friendly state with reasonable requirements and multiple compliance options. Parents have flexibility in curriculum choices and can choose between various forms of supervision.
📝 Notification
Parents must file a Declaration of Intent to Homeschool with their local school district by September 15th or within two weeks of withdrawal from public school.
📅 Attendance
Students ages 8-18 must receive instruction for at least 180 days per year, with an average of 1,000 hours for grades 1-8 and 1,080 hours for grades 9-12.
📚 Subjects
Required subjects include occupational education, science, mathematics, language, social studies, history, health, reading, writing, spelling, and art and music appreciation.
✅ Assessment
Annual academic progress assessment required through standardized testing or qualified person evaluation. Parents must maintain test scores or evaluation records.
📁 Records
Parents must keep test scores or evaluation records, immunization records, and may need to maintain attendance records. No specific portfolio requirements exist.
💡 Additional Notes
Parents can choose supervision under a certified teacher, approved correspondence course, or by being supervised by a parent with 45 quarter college credits or completing a parent qualifying course.
🐭 How BibleMouse Helps
Covers All Required Subjects
BibleMouse provides comprehensive coverage of Washington's required subjects including mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, and art appreciation, all in one free curriculum.
Assessment-Ready Materials
Our curriculum includes progress tracking and assessment tools to help prepare students for Washington's required annual academic evaluations.
Flexible Scheduling Support
BibleMouse's adaptable lesson plans help families easily meet Washington's 180-day requirement while accommodating your family's unique schedule.
Record Keeping Made Simple
Our curriculum provides clear learning objectives and progress markers to help Washington parents maintain the academic records required by state law.
Parent-Friendly Design
Perfect for Washington parents teaching under the parent supervision option, with easy-to-follow lesson plans that don't require extensive teaching experience.
📊 Washington State Standards
Washington State Learning Standards
Washington's standards emphasize college and career readiness with focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills across all subject areas.
🐭 BibleMouse Alignment
BibleMouse curriculum aligns with Washington State Learning Standards while incorporating biblical worldview, ensuring students meet academic expectations through engaging, faith-based lessons.
🏠 Tips for Washington Homeschoolers
Washington homeschoolers benefit from active local support networks including the Teaching Parents Association (TPA) and numerous regional co-ops throughout the Puget Sound area, Eastern Washington, and the Olympic Peninsula. The annual HEART convention provides excellent resources and networking opportunities. Many families also take advantage of Washington's dual enrollment options and the Running Start program for high schoolers. Consider connecting with local groups for field trips to the state's rich historical sites, national parks, and science centers.