Catholic Homeschooling in South Carolina
How to Homeschool in South Carolina
In South Carolina, there are three ways to comply with the laws regulation home education in the state:
Option 1: Homeschool under the state statute
This option involves obtaining approval from the district board of trustees, teaching the required subjects and required time, maintaining records, submitting a progress report, and testing annually.
Option 2: Homeschool with the South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools (SCAIHS)
To utilize this option, you would comply with the requirements of SCAIHS.
Option 3: Homeschool with a homeschool association (third option group)
This option lets you join a homeschool association with at least 50 member families.
South Carolina Department of Education Home School Information
Consult this webpage for information about compliance with the homeschool laws in South Carolina, along with a list of frequently asked questions.
How to Comply with South Carolina’s Homeschool Law
How to Withdraw Your Child from School in South Carolina
Special Education Provisions for South Carolina
The Importance of Recordkeeping in South Carolina
Lobbying & Advocacy Organizations
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
HSLDA is the nation’s largest homeschool advocacy organization. They protect the rights of homeschoolers in court, advocate for homeschool freedom in state legislatures, and work to advance homeschooling in the public arena.
South Carolina Catholic Homeschoolers
This organization of lay Catholic families provides links, information, and ways to connect to other homeschoolers in the state of South Carolina. They offer advice and guidance for compliance with South Carolina state laws related to home education.
South Carolina Home Educators Association (SCHEA)
SCHEA is a statewide organization whose mission is to monitor legislation in order to preserve homeschool rights in South Carolina and to encourage homeschool families and the organizations that serve them.
Catholic Homeschool Support Groups
Holy Family Homeschool Support Group
Columbia, SC
This Columbia-area group holds meetings and get-togethers for socialization and support among members.
Morning Star Catholic Homeschool Support Group
Charleston, SC
This group supports Catholic parents through friendship, advice, activities, and information sharing.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
South Carolina
OLPH is a South Carolina Catholic Home School Association. They provide services under Section 59-65-47 of the statue regulating home education (“3rd Option”) in the state of South Carolina. This is a lay organization that exists solely to provide legal compliance of state education laws for its members.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Home School Association
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greenville, SC, Upstate South Carolina
This Catholic homeschool group is based at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenville. They offer support and lots of activities, including Little Flowers, Blue Knights, Lego club, service projects, liturgical celebrations, field trips, and a co-op.
South Carolina Catholic Homeschoolers
South Carolina
This organization of lay Catholic families provides links, information, and ways to connect to other homeschoolers in the state of South Carolina. South Carolina Catholic Homeschoolers Facebook Group
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Homeschool Group
Aiken, SC
This group serves Catholic homeschooling families in the area.
Catholic Homeschool Co-ops
Catholic Crusaders
Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Taylors, SC
This homeschool co-op meets once a week during the school year.
Classically Catholic Memory Co-op
Greenwood, SC
Classically Catholic Memory is a memory work program that is both Catholic and classical in nature. It is designed for children ages 5 through 12, and each year of the program provides 18 weeks of memory work in each subject. CCM is run as a co-op model.
Fiat Homeschool Co-Op
St. Mary Help of Christians, Aiken, SC
This Catholic homeschool group meets at St. Mary Help of Christians in Aiken.
Holy Queen Homeschool Group
Indian Land, Lancaster
This Catholic homeschool co-op holds classes once a week for elementary, middle and high school aged homeschoolers.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Home School Association
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greenville, SC, Upstate South Carolina
This Catholic homeschool group is based at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenville. They offer support and lots of activities, including Little Flowers, Blue Knights, Lego club, service projects, liturgical celebrations, field trips, and a co-op.
Our Risen Savior Co-op
Spartanburg, SC
This homeschool co-op meets once a week on Fridays, along with monthly field trips, feast day celebrations, and a spring musical.
Do you know of any Catholic homeschool co-ops near you? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.
Hybrid Programs & Homeschool Academies
Catholic Schoolhouse
Charleston, SC
Catholic Schoolhouse is a supplemental program designed to help homeschool families enrich their educational experience through a flexible approach to learning inspired by classical elements presented in a structure environment. They serve students in grades K-8 and meet once a week during the school year.
Do you know of any Catholic hybrid homeschool programs or homeschool academies near you? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.
Catholic Homeschool Conferences
The 2024 Catholic Homeschool Conference
Virtual Conference
June 7-8, 2024
Local Classes & Programs for Homeschoolers
Do you know of any great local classes or programs for Catholic homeschoolers? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.
Sports for Homeschoolers
Public School Access for Homeschoolers in South Carolina
Homeschoolers may participate in interscholastic activities as long as certain requirements are met.
Do you know of any great sports programs for Catholic homeschoolers? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.
Shrines & Pilgrimages in South Carolina
Do you know of any Catholic pilgrimage sites or shrines that would be perfect for a homeschool field trip? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.
Field Trips in South Carolina
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