Accountability Options Archives - The SC Homeschooling Connection https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/accountability-options/ Encouraging, Equipping and Empowering Homeschoolers in SC and Beyond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:04:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cropped-google--32x32.png Accountability Options Archives - The SC Homeschooling Connection https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/accountability-options/ 32 32 Public and Private Virtual Schools in South Carolina https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/virtual-schools-south-carolina/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/virtual-schools-south-carolina/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:40:11 +0000 http://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=1822 Public and private virtual schools are often confused with homeschooling. There may be some similarities because you are not attending the brick/mortar local school where you are zoned. But there are some very important distinctions about legalities and funding under the SC Code of Law. The laws that govern virtual schools are different from homeschool […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/virtual-schools-south-carolina/feed/ 9 180 Day Reports Due https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/180-day-reports-due/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/180-day-reports-due/#comments Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:53 +0000 http://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=2649 In a previous post we talked about what the 180 days requirement means. Now, it’s that time of year again when your association says: “180 day reports due.” Yes, it’s true. No matter what association or accountability option you chose–you have an end of the year report to do. Please don’t say that your association […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/180-day-reports-due/feed/ 2 Pathway Educational Group https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/pathway-educational-group/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/pathway-educational-group/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 22:38:42 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=6662 Pathway Education Group is a 3rd Option Accountability group in South Carolina. Here’s a look at some of the services they offer. Note: The information provided here is for reference only. The association prices and services may have changed since this post was updated. 5/21/2024 Pathway Educational Group “Our team will partner with you to find the […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/pathway-educational-group/feed/ 0 Is Kindergarten Optional? https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/is-kindergarten-optional/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/is-kindergarten-optional/#comments Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:54:56 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=4818 Is Kindergarten optional in South Carolina? This is a discussion that has come up several times recently. I’ve talked before about compulsory attendance law, but several inaccuracies are still lingering. Let’s talk about what we mean by “optional.” My husband says that the stop signs that are outlined in white are optional. It’s kind of […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/is-kindergarten-optional/feed/ 1 What Does 180 Day Requirement Mean? https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/180-day-requirement/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/180-day-requirement/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:42:00 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=3730 What does the 180 day requirement mean? Your accountability association verifies that you have completed the days. So you should also complete the 180 day report for your association. Be sure that you comply with their policies, procedures and deadlines. >>> Check out our guest post “Can a Home Educator Take a Sick Day? at […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/180-day-requirement/feed/ 4 Are SC Homeschool Laws Invasive? https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/sc-homeschool-laws-invasive/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/sc-homeschool-laws-invasive/#comments Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:11:27 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=5867 In a previous post, we discussed whether the minimum standards are enough. Today, I’d like to take a look at the opposite criticism that SC Homeschool laws are invasive. Are SC Homeschool Laws Invasive? New residents in SC who have homeschooled elsewhere sometimes express how strict our homeschool laws are compared to where they lived […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/sc-homeschool-laws-invasive/feed/ 1 Mask & Vax Policies of Homeschool Associations https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/mask-vax-policies-homeschool-associations/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/mask-vax-policies-homeschool-associations/#respond Mon, 04 Oct 2021 19:13:33 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=5858 What are the mask and vax policies of Homeschool Associations in SC? I’ve asked the accountability directors to clarify their policies and practices–and verify which ones are still accepting new members for 2021-2022 school year. NOTE: Open registration may vary for current school year, but the vax/mask policies and perspectives will be consistent. If you’re […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/mask-vax-policies-homeschool-associations/feed/ 0 Above and Beyond the Minimums https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/above-beyond-minimums/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/above-beyond-minimums/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:32:56 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=5421 In a previous post, we discussed the minimum requirements of the law are enough. But, I also believe in inspiring excellence in one another, above and beyond the minimums of what the law require. In my opinion, the homeschool law is very common sense stuff that you would want to do anyway. Even if the […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/above-beyond-minimums/feed/ 1 Upcountry Homeschool Association https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/upcountry-association/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/upcountry-association/#respond Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:45:17 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=5601 Upcountry Homeschool Association (UHA) is a 3rd Option Accountability group in South Carolina. Here’s a look at some of the services they offer. Note: The information provided here is for reference only. The association prices and services may have changed since this post was updated. Upcountry Homeschool Association “Our mission is simple, wanting families to enjoy the […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/upcountry-association/feed/ 0 G3O Accountability https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/g3o-accountability/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/g3o-accountability/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:04:13 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=5286 Got 3rd Option (G3O) is a 3rd Option Accountability group in South Carolina. Here’s a look at some of the services they offer. Note: The information provided here is for reference only. The association prices and services may have changed since this post was updated. Our goal at GotOptions is to keep tuition competitive and reasonable, yet […]

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