Office of Home Schooling

Information for Parents - School Year 2021-22

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Register for home schooling:
If you plan to continue Fill out the 2021-22 Letter of Intent (LOI) survey for all returning
home schooling any students (who were registered in the previous school year) at
currently registered https://forms.office.com/r/2UpaLsEjKq or use your smartphone to open
student(s) you may submit the QR code at right. You will be able to print a confirmation of your
a 2021-22 LOI via QR 2021-22 Letter of Intent submission; no email is required.
code survey
If you are new to home Go to the Documents section of our webpage. Complete and email the
schooling or are a home 2021-2022 Letter of Intent form for any child(ren) you need to register
schooling family with any for the first time to LetterofIntent@schools.nyc.gov.
additional children who
you need to register for
the first time
Obtain forms, templates, or get more information:
Download a copy of Part Go to our webpage and scroll to Documents. All forms are fillable PDF,
100.10, Q&A and forms including the Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP), quarterly
report, and Annual Assessment forms.
Submit IHIP, quarterly Email documents to homeschool@schools.nyc.gov. IHIP submissions
reports and assessments will receive a Letter of Compliance when approved.
Arrange for a call back for Email homeschool@schools.nyc.gov; include parent and child name,
individual questions telephone number, and best time to call. Please note calls may
originate from a blocked or unknown number.
Obtain curriculum The NYS Education Department sets student learning standards and
resources does not require the use of a specific curriculum. See Part 100.10 (e)
for required subjects in grades 1-6, 7-8, and 9-12. There are no State
required courses for students in kindergarten or pre-K grades.
Obtain a MetroCard:
Obtain a MetroCard for the A MetroCard will be mailed to the address we have on file once your
first time IHIP is determined to be in compliance with Part 100.10.
Obtain a replacement for a Email homeschool@schools.nyc.gov; include parent and child name,
lost, missing, or stolen home address (with apartment number), MetroCard batch number (if
MetroCard available) along with telephone number. Please allow up to two weeks
for a replacement MetroCard to arrive.
Access or correct student/family information:
Obtain a student ID Email homeschool@schools.nyc.gov; include parent and child name.
number or a myStudent
creation code
Update address or parent Send updated address or contact information to
information homeschool@schools.nyc.gov
Correct an incorrect grade Email homeschool@schools.nyc.gov; include parent and child name
placement and justification for a change of grade placement.
Take an assessment:
Register for a New York Contact your local school to register for NYS 3 – 8 or Regents
State assessment: examinations.

Register for the PSAT or Contact the College Board directly https://www.collegeboard.org/
SAT examinations

Submit an annual Send a copy of the exam (approved by NYSED for annual assessment)
assessment (approved in you want to add to a student’s record to homeschool@schools.nyc.gov.
NYSED CR Part 100.10) Be sure the student’s name and score is visible.
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Request special education services
For special education Contact your local Committee on Special Education
services, including IEP https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/special-
and IESP questions education/help/committees-on-special-education
Fill out a form:
Student Working Papers Complete the (fillable) form and email to homeschool@schools.nyc.gov
AT-17 Application with Section 1 completed and signed by a parent, along with a New
for Employment Certificate York State doctor's note or certificate of physical fitness.
Enrollment Verification Email homeschool@schools.nyc.gov with student name and requesting
Letter agency (including Housing, HRA, or Social Security). Please note the
enrollment letter does not indicate you are in compliance with Part 100.10 and does not
replace the Letter of Compliance.
Child Performer Permit Child Performer Permits are available on the NYS Department of Labor
LS 561 web page. Send the completed form to homeschool@schools.nyc.gov.

Social Security Advance A Form SSA 1372-BK is required in order for a student to continue
Notice of Termination of benefits after they turn 18. Complete pages 1 and 2 and email the form
Child's Benefits to homeschool@schools.nyc.gov.
SSA-1372-BK
Apply to public elementary, middle, or high school:
Access mySchools Families can use MySchools to apply to public schools from 3-K to high
school, as well as apply to sit for the Specialized High Schools
Admissions Test (SHSAT). Email homeschool@schools.nyc.gov to
obtain an Account Creation Code.
Return to public school:
Return to a public school You may return your child(ren) to the New York City public school
system at any time. Reach out to a Family Welcome Center for
assistance and information on placement options.
Request discharge from NYC for a:
Student who is beyond Email homeschool@schools.nyc.gov; include parent and student name
compulsory age or has and either confirmation that the student has completed home schooling
passed the TASC exam or the TASC exam results.
Permanent move outside Email homeschool@schools.nyc.gov and provide your street address,
of New York City along with either confirmation of enrollment for your children in a
school (including effective date) OR confirmation of registration for
home schooling at your new address.
Transfer to a private or Email homeschool@schools,nyc.gov and provide proof of enrollment
parochial school and still (and effective date) for your children in a school located within New
reside in NYC York City.
Go to college:
Request a finishing letter Parents of 12th grade students may request a finishing letter or mid-
or mid-year report year report. Send an email with student name to William Harrington
wharrin@schools.nyc.gov.
TASC Age Eligibility The TASC Age Eligibility form is used to verify eligibility; students in
Attachment New York City must be at least 17 years old to sit for the TASC. Email
the completed form to homeschool@schools.nyc.gov
Application for the Use the R Application form to use Regents examination scores for New
Regents HSE Exam York State High School Equivalency Credit on the TASC exam. Email
Pathway the completed form to homeschool@schools.nyc.gov
To use a QR (quick response) code, open your smartphone camera and point it at the code. You will see a link appear – click to take you directly to the refenced document.