To home school your child, you must annually file a “Declaration of Intent” with the school district. This form indicates that you will be taking responsibility for your child’s education. The “Declaration of Intent” form must be returned to Challenger Secondary School by September 15th or within two weeks of the beginning of any public school quarter, trimester or semester. Copies of this form are available below.

Declaration of Intent to Home School 2020-21

If your child has previously attended a Bethel school, you will need to withdraw your student upon filing your “Declaration of Intent.”

What is home based education?

According to the Revised Code of Washington, RCW 28A.225.010(4) defines instruction as home-based if it consists of planned and supervised instructional and related educational activities, including curriculum and instruction in the basic skills of occupational education, science, mathematics, language, social studies, history, health, reading, writing, spelling, and the development of an appreciation of art and music provided for a number of hours per grade level established for approved private schools and if such activities are provided by a qualified parent.