Homeschooling
Parents may wish to homeschool their children for various reasons. If a parent/guardian chooses to homeschool a form can be requested through the building level office. Parents interested in the homeschool concept need to be familiar with the laws which apply to this avenue. Return to the public school setting may require an assessment provided by the school district to determine appropriate grade level placement, based on student functioning.
There is no state recognized high school diploma for homeschooled students. Homeschooled students may take the high school equivalency examination to obtain a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Most employers, colleges and universities, and the military accept the GED as equivalent to a high school diploma.
Sections 162.996, 167.031 through 167.071, and Section 210.167 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri provide the framework for home schooling in Missouri.