The state says. •Teach at least 4 hours each school day.•Teach at least 175 days each school year.

You do. •Plan a school year of at least 175 days.•Teach at least 4 hours each day.

The state says. •There are two legal ways to homeschool.•Any parent who qualifies can use the home education law.•The other way is a private school.•For that, the parent in charge must hold a North Dakota teaching license.•That parent must also pass a criminal background check.

You do. •Use the home education way.•If you already hold a North Dakota teaching license, you may pick the private school way instead.

Where. Step 1 of Do the steps

The state says. Children ages 7 to 16 must go to school.

You do. •Each year, file the Statement of Intent.•Do it for each child age 7 or older.

The state says. •Yes. Every year, file a form called "Statement of Intent" for each child.•Use form SFN 16909.•Or write a letter with the same items.•Send it to the head of the school district where your child lives.•File at least 5 days before you start teaching.•If you move into a district, file within 14 days.•If your district has no head, send it to the county's head of schools.

You do. 1.File the Statement of Intent at least 5 days before you start teaching.2.File it again every year.

Where. Step 1 of Do the steps

The state says. •The parent in charge needs a high school diploma or GED.•If you have neither, you may still teach.•Then a licensed teacher checks your teaching for the first two years.•If a test score is under the 50th percentile, the checks keep going.•They last at least one more year, and until a score reaches it.

You do. •Attach a copy of your diploma or GED to the Statement of Intent.•If you have neither, choose a monitor on the form.•You can take one from the district.•Or you can pick one and pay for it yourself.

Where. Step 1 of Do the steps

The state says. •These are the subjects public schools must teach.•Through grade 8: English, math, social studies, science with agriculture, PE, health, and computer science with computer security.•Social studies has North Dakota studies in grades 4 and 8.•High school: English, math, science, social studies, PE or health, and computer science or computer security.•High school also has a world language, fine arts, or career and technical classes.

You do. •Build your school plan around these subjects.•The Academic Planner shows what colleges expect on top of them.

The state says. •In grades 4, 6, 8 and 10, your child takes a standardized test.•A licensed teacher gives it.•The results go to your school district.•Your district's test is used.•Or you can ask for a test that compares your child with students across the nation.•If the total score is below the 30th percentile, a team checks your child.•If they find no disability, a catch-up plan is written.•A licensed teacher gives advice on it.•The plan is filed with the head of your district.•It stays until a score reaches the 30th percentile, or a year of progress shows.•You may skip testing if you are a licensed teacher.•You may skip it if you have a bachelor's degree.•You may skip it if you met the cutoff score on a national teacher exam.•You may skip it if you object for philosophical, moral, or religious reasons.

The state says. •Yes. Every year, send a copy of your child's shot record with the Statement of Intent.•Or send a signed exemption.•An exemption is a form that excuses your child from shots.•It can be for medical reasons.•It can also be for religious, philosophical, or moral beliefs.

You do. When you file the Statement of Intent, attach your child's shot record or signed exemption form.

Where. Immunizations