Academic Requirements
Course of Study
Parents create a course of study aligned with Florida Department of Education standards. We provide guidance to ensure compliance. Families outside Florida must meet their state's requirements. Course plans must be submitted within 30 days of enrollment.
Attendance Requirements
Parents maintain daily attendance records. Florida requires 180 instructional days annually; we require minimum 170 days. Educational field trips and co-op days count as instructional time.
| Kindergarten | 540 hours | ≈ 3 hours/day |
| Grades 1-3 | 720 hours | ≈ 4 hours/day |
| Grades 4-12 | 900 hours | ≈ 5 hours/day |
Grade Reporting & Portfolio Requirements
Grade Reporting
- Parent-assigned grades
- Submitted twice yearly (December & May)
- Added to permanent cumulative file
Portfolio Contents
- Lesson plans and instruction dates
- Student work samples
- Kept minimum 4 years
- Subject to annual review
Required Core Subjects
Language Arts • Math • Science • Reading • Social Studies • Literature • Physical Education
Grading Scale
| A+ | 100% | Excellent | 4 |
| A | 94–99% | Excellent | 4 |
| A− | 90–93% | Excellent | 3.7 |
| B+ | 87–89% | Above Average | 3.3 |
| B | 84–86% | Above Average | 3 |
| B− | 80–83% | Above Average | 2.7 |
| C+ | 77–79% | Average | 2.3 |
| C | 74–76% | Average | 2 |
| C− | 70–73% | Average | 1.7 |
| D+ | 67–69% | Below Average | 1.3 |
| D | 64–66% | Below Average | 1 |
| D− | 60–63% | Below Average | 0.7 |
| F | Below 60% | Failing | 0 |
Testing Requirements
All students complete skill assessment testing. We recommend MAP Growth assessment through Homeschool Boss - convenient, flexible, and designed for homeschoolers. High school juniors and seniors may take SAT, ACT, or PERT exams.
Student Records & Transfer Requirements
All student records must be submitted within 10 days of enrollment.
From Public/Private School
- Complete 603 Official Form
- Submit to previous school
- Official withdrawal documentation
From Homeschooling (K-8)
- Birth certificate copy
- Immunization form
- Achievement testing
- Attendance records
- Progress reports & grades
- Portfolio & curriculum used
High School (9-12)
- Complete high school records
- Credits and courses completed
- All grades and attendance
- Achievement testing
- Portfolio & curriculum
- Senior year must be completed with Integrity Learning Academy