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  Yulissa_1982  wrote:
We recently moved back to New Jersey. What records are homeschoolers required to maintain in New Jersey? I appreciate any feedback!

Hello, It is not an obligation by law for homeschoolers in New Jersey to keep records, nevertheless, it is deemed highly helpful and valuable to maintain a homeschooling portfolio for your child’s progress over time. This information is crucial when it comes to creating a high school transcript for future college or career needs or in case the homeschooler needs to return to school in the future.

As a parent, you may want to consider things worth keeping record of. A couple of recommendations for you:

• For any standardized exams taken, keep record of the scores

• The grades by subject achieved by the student

• The subject topics studied at each grade level

• Other achievements of the student including extracurricular activities the student participated in

• Any volunteer time the student performed while homeschooling

You may want to take a look at the following page which provides useful information regarding New Jersey homeschool laws and regulations:

New Jersey Laws

Thank you for the advice!

  Yulissa_1982  wrote:
Thank you for the advice!

No problem! Good luck homeschooling!

  Lulamae_homeschooler  wrote:
Homeschool recordkeeping in New Jersey is not a requirement by law. Overall, we are very happy with the Lernsys program. We love it!

I appreciate the response.

  Yulissa_1982  wrote:
I appreciate the response.

Lernsys Program for New Jersey

  Mia  wrote:
It is not mandated by New Jersey law, but it is considered considerably appropriate and beneficial to create a homeschooling portfolio for your child’s progress year to year.

Getting started with homeschooling in New Jersey

Thanks. I appreciate the input.

  Yulissa_1982  wrote:
Thanks. I appreciate the input.

You're welcome