Illinois Homeschool High School Guide

Parent-issued diploma legally valid. Parent operates as private school administrator.

Parent-created. No state template. Begin creating transcripts and course descriptions no later than 9th grade for college admissions, military enlistment, or employment verification.

Transcripts essential for college admissions, military enlistment, or employment verification.

Program

Part-Time Public School Attendance

Eligibility

Request by May 1 of prior school year; space available; child lives in attendance zone. Driver's ed must be provided to eligible homeschooled students who notify by April 1.

How to enroll

Submit a written request to your local public school district by May 1 of the prior school year. For driver's ed, notify by April 1 and provide evidence of passing grades in at least eight courses over the previous two semesters.

Cost

Free (public school)

105 ILCS 5/10-20.24; 105 ILCS 5/27-24.2; 105 ILCS 5/27-24.4

Illinois does not currently have a law guaranteeing homeschool students access to public school extracurricular activities. Some districts may allow participation on a case-by-case basis.