Anchor Homeschooling in West Virginia
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What West Virginia requires
- Notice to authorities: Yes. One-time notice of intent to county superintendent on or before beginning home instruction (Option B). Parent must show HS diploma or higher. Assessment results submitted to superintendent by June 30 for grades 3, 5, 8, and 11.
- Instructional days: 180 per year
- Portfolio: Required as one option (or testing).
- 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 West Virginia
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia requires notice to the authorities before you begin home education. One-time notice of intent to county superintendent on or before beginning home instruction (Option B). Parent must show HS diploma or higher. Assessment results submitted to superintendent by June 30 for grades 3, 5, 8, and 11.
How many days or hours of school does West Virginia require?
West Virginia requires 180 instructional days per year. Anchor counts each day for you as you log activities, and shows how many you have left.
Does West Virginia require a portfolio or standardized testing?
West Virginia requires either a portfolio or standardized testing — you choose which to submit.
Does West Virginia require an annual evaluation?
No. West Virginia does not require an annual evaluator review.
What records should I keep to homeschool in West Virginia?
Keep attendance for every school day, samples of your student's work, and any test or evaluation results West Virginia 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 — West Virginia · last verified 2026-08-08 · Always verify with your state homeschool association before relying on this.