A few steps
Whole house
What your state asks
Waiting time
A young achiever who left a school while not eligible sits out one grading period.
Public school classes
None. Your young achiever does not take a public school class to play.
The papers
The date that matters
Register intent before any practice; the FHSAA sets a written intent deadline for each sport
Do it
Step 1: Read the state rule, linked below.
Step 2: Email the athletic director at the public school for your home address. Copy the principal.
Step 3: Ask in writing which forms the school needs from a homeschool family, and when each one is due.
By: Register intent before any practice; the FHSAA sets a written intent deadline for each sport
Step 4: Make sure your young achiever is a registered home education student with the county.
Step 5: File FHSAA form EL7 with the school and agree an evaluation method with the principal. Hand in the progress report (EL9).
Step 6: Get a sports physical. Bring the immunization record or the exemption.
Step 7: Bring proof of where you live: a lease, a mortgage statement or a utility bill.
Step 8: Go to tryouts on the same day and the same terms as everyone else.
Step 9: At sign up, ask about letters, senior night and team photos. Get every answer in writing.
The rule
Fla. Stat. 1006.15(4)(c) and (4)(e) (rewritten by ch. 2026-93)
Who runs the teams
Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)
Source
Checked against Florida's own rule on October 20, 2026.
This is a summary of public law, not legal advice. Requirements change, so always confirm with your state before you file.