Catholic Homeschooling in North Carolina
How to Homeschool in North Carolina
There are some steps to take to legally homeschool in North Carolina:
1. Submit a notice of intent to homeschool to the North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education (DNPE) only once, when you establish your homeschool.
2. Homeschool teachers must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
3. Operate your homeschool for at least 9 calendar months each year.
4. Keep immunization and attendance records.
5. Test your child using a nationally standardized test once a year.
North Carolina Department of Administration Division of Non-Public Education Home School Information
DOA’s Division of Non-Public Education oversees and monitors all home and private schools in North Carolina, ensuring they remain in compliance with state law.
How to Comply with North Carolina’s Homeschool Law
How to Withdraw Your Child from School in North Carolina
Special Education Provisions for North Carolina
The Importance of Recordkeeping in North 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.
North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE)
North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE) was founded in 1984 by parents in order to secure the right to homeschool their children. They protect the rights of North Carolina citizens to homeschool and connect families and groups across the state. They monitor both state and national legislation that could restrict the right to homeschool and propose and support positive legislation.
Catholic Homeschool Support Groups
ARCH – Association of Roman Catholic Homeschoolers
Raleigh, NC
ARCH is a family support organization that provides support and communication for members. They host several annual events including an All Saints Day Party, May Crowning, and a Father-Daughter Dance, plus other activities such as moms nights out, teen socials, and field trips.
ARCH-Triad
Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Triad area of North Carolina
ARCH-Triad is the Association of Roman Catholic Homeschoolers of the Triad area of North Carolina. They offer communication between Catholic homeschooling families, activities, field trips, and other helpful Catholic homeschooling information.
Catholic Homeschoolers of Camp Lejeune
Camp Lejeune, NC
This homeschool group supports families in the Camp Lejeune area. They offer social activities and field trips once or twice a month.
Greensboro Catholic Home Educators
Greensboro, NC
This is a message list for Catholic homeschoolers living in the Greensboro, NC, area.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Homeschoolers
Raleigh, NC
Get information about how to connect with local homeschooling families in the area.
St. Ann’s Home School Ministry
Charlotte, NC
St. Ann’s Home School Ministry fosters a Catholic community of homeschooling families and offers a variety of liturgical, educational, service, and social activities. They have an enrichment program, Catholic Classical Enrichment (CCE) for students in PK through 8th grade that meets weekly at St. Ann. Offerings include sacred music, art, academic memory work, Latin, history, writing, and sacred art. They also sponsor the Holy Family Playgroup for children 0-8 years old.
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Homeschool Group
Southern Pines, NC
This group is based at St. Anthony of Padua parish in Southern Pines. They offer classes and fellowship opportunities for members.
St. Joseph’s Home Educators
Wake Forest, NC
This is a support discussion group for Catholic homeschoolers in Wake Forest, NC.
St. Mark Homeschool Ministry
Huntersville, NC
The St. Mark Homeschool Ministry provides support for homeschooling moms and their families. They offer a variety of social and academic activities, works of service, and the opportunity to form friendships.
STM Homeschool
Gastonia, NC
This group serves homeschooling families of St. MIchael’s Catholic Church in Gastonia, NC. They plan park dates, mom’s evenings, curriculum swaps, and more.
Catholic Homeschool Co-ops
Classically Catholic Memory Co-op
Greenville/Washington/Winterville, Raleigh, Southern Pines, Wilmington, NC
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.
Holy Family Homeschool Enrichment of the Triad Co-op
Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Clemmons, NC
Holy Family Enrichment of the Triad (HFHET) is a Catholic community of homeschoolers from the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina. They offer an enrichment co-op at Holy Family Catholic Church in Clemmons, NC.
St. Ann’s Home School Ministry
Charlotte, NC
St. Ann’s Home School Ministry fosters a Catholic community of homeschooling families and offers a variety of liturgical, educational, service, and social activities. They have an enrichment program, Catholic Classical Enrichment (CCE) for students in PK through 8th grade that meets weekly at St. Ann. Offerings include sacred music, art, academic memory work, Latin, history, writing, and sacred art. They also sponsor the Holy Family Playgroup for children 0-8 years old.
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
Cary, Raleigh, Sand Hills, Wake Forest, NC
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.
Regina Caeli Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
The Regina Caeli homeschool hybrid program provides students with a combination of in-person classroom learning and at-home homeschool instruction. Parents follow the classical education curriculum at home three days a week. Students attend classes taught by tutors using the Socratic method on the remaining two days a week. There are also opportunities for field trips and extracurriculars. Grades served are preK through 12th grade.
St. Ann’s Home School Ministry
Charlotte, NC
St. Ann’s Home School Ministry fosters a Catholic community of homeschooling families and offers a variety of liturgical, educational, service, and social activities. They have an enrichment program, Catholic Classical Enrichment (CCE) for students in PK through 8th grade that meets weekly at St. Ann. Offerings include sacred music, art, academic memory work, Latin, history, writing, and sacred art. They also sponsor the Holy Family Playgroup for children 0-8 years old.
St. Augustine Homeschool Enrichment
Raleigh, NC
St. Augustine Homeschool Enrichment is a group of families and professional Catholic teachers who provide academic courses to member families. Courses include science, language arts, foreign languages, writing, Latin, art, history, government, debate, soccer, and more.
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 North Carolina
North Carolina does not have a law granting homeschooled students the right to participate in public school classes and activities; thus, the individual schools and schools districts have the authority to decide whether to allow homeschooler participation. Policies often vary from district to district. Students wishing to participate in public school classes or activities should contact their local school for information regarding their district’s policy.
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 North 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 North Carolina
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