Administrative Records
- Notice of Intent to Homeschool (if required by state)
- Homeschool affidavit or registration paperwork
- State-specific documentation (e.g., immunization records or exemptions)
- Attendance log (daily or monthly)
- Calendar of school days/hours
📚 Curriculum Documentation
- Curriculum plans for each subject
- Scope and sequence for the year
- Course descriptions (especially for middle/high school)
- List of textbooks and resources used
- Supplementary materials (workbooks, websites, videos, etc.)
📄 Student Work Samples
- Writing samples (essays, reports, journal entries)
- Math worksheets or tests
- Science experiments and lab reports
- Art, music, or project-based work
- Reading logs or book reports
📝 Assessment and Progress
- Report cards or progress reports
- Grading rubrics or scales used
- Standardized test results (if applicable)
- Evaluation reports (if using a certified teacher or umbrella school)
- Year-end review or portfolio summary
🎓 High School-Specific Records
- Transcript (courses, credits, grades, GPA)
- Course descriptions with credit hours
- Extracurricular activities
- Volunteer hours/community service log
- Honors, awards, or achievements
- College admission test scores (SAT, ACT, etc.)
💻 Digital and Backup Records
- Scanned or digital copies of all key documents
- Backups on cloud storage or external drive
- Password-protected folders for sensitive data
📂 Organization and Storage
- Physical binder or filing system (by subject/student/year)
- Digital folders organized by year and student
- Checklist or table of contents for each binder or folder
📌 Optional Additions
- Educational philosophy or homeschool mission statement
- Field trip logs and reflections
- Co-op, class, or tutor records
- Letters of recommendation
- College/career planning notes
