Anchor Homeschooling in South Carolina
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What South Carolina requires
- Notice to authorities: Yes. Three options. Option 1: district approval, portfolio + 4.5 hours/day. Option 2: SCAIHS membership. Option 3: third-option accountability group (most popular).
- Instructional days: 180 per year
- Portfolio: Not required.
- Annual evaluator: Not required.
- Quarterly reports: Not required.
How Anchor helps
Anchor logs every day automatically when you make an activity entry. It builds the portfolio your state expects, generates the attendance PDF, and reminds you about evaluations before they're due.
Common questions about homeschooling in South Carolina
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in South Carolina?
Yes. South Carolina requires notice to the authorities before you begin home education. Three options. Option 1: district approval, portfolio + 4.5 hours/day. Option 2: SCAIHS membership. Option 3: third-option accountability group (most popular).
How many days or hours of school does South Carolina require?
South Carolina requires 180 instructional days per year. Anchor counts each day for you as you log activities, and shows how many you have left.
Does South Carolina require a portfolio or standardized testing?
No. South Carolina does not require a portfolio or standardized testing for homeschoolers.
Does South Carolina require an annual evaluation?
No. South Carolina does not require an annual evaluator review.
What records should I keep to homeschool in South Carolina?
Keep attendance for every school day, samples of your student's work, and any test or evaluation results South Carolina asks for. Homeschool Anchor builds all three from your daily logs and turns this state's rules into dated checkpoints, so nothing is reconstructed at the deadline.
Stay compliant without the paperwork
Free for 1 student. $8/month for the full family with PDF exports, photo activity logging, and AI-assisted summaries.
Start free trialSource: HSLDA — South Carolina · last verified 2026-08-08 · Always verify with your state homeschool association before relying on this.