Steps to get started homeschooling with HomeLife Academy:

HomeLife Academy Requirements:

  • You must have your own valid email address that you check regularly.
  • Re-enroll annually by August 15th or by the time school begins in your area.
  • Report grades and attendance twice a year. (Jan. 15th and June 15th)
  • Testing is optional for TN, FL, CO, and states where no testing is required. 
  • HomeLife Academy is designed for families intending to homeschool through graduation. 
  • For information about returning to a public or private school after enrollment in HLA, please visit our FAQ page.
  • Parents/guardians must have at least a high school diploma or GED.

Gather the following Information before completing our online application:

  • Educational Plan. 
    • An educational plan is a list of books and other materials your student will be using at home for each class. 
    • It is the parent/guardian's responsibility to determine the courses and materials/books your student(s) will be using for his/her classes. 
    • HomeLife Academy does NOT provide books or other course materials. 
    • HLA will not process applications without an appropriate educational plan.
    • Do NOT list the books your student is currently using in the public school. 
    • Please list the books your student will be using upon leaving the public school. 

  • Previous schools name, address, phone and fax number. 
    • If you have always homeschooled and have never been registered with another school then put “always homeschooled” for the school name.

Complete the online application:

NOTE: Students should continue going to school until you receive a Confirmation of Enrollment from HLA.  

  • All children enrolling with HomeLife Academy should be included in one application.
  • Pay online 
    • HLA will not process applications without payment. 
    • Checks will delay your application.
    • Fees are paid per school year. 
  • HLA will contact you via email with login information for your account, Confirmation of Enrollment and other important information. 
  • Save your login information. 
  • Once you have received Confirmation of Enrollment, you may withdraw your child from the previous school.
  • HLA will send an official request for records to the school. 
    • We will notify you via email once those records are received in our office.
    • For high school students - We will post all previous high school credits into your account once they are received in our office.
  • You should set up your courses in the Applecore grade reporting account as soon as your enrollment is confirmed. 
    • Refer to the High School pages on our website for important information concerning high school students. 

International Families (Outside the U.S.):

  • Families living outside the United States may register with HomeLife Academy. 
  • You will be responsible for assuring that you are in compliance with all laws and regulations in your country.  Registration with HomeLife Academy may or may not meet those requirements.
  • Families following a calendar year school schedule will still need to re-register annually before August. 
  • You may report grades at the end of each semester depending on how your school year is structured. For example: If your school year begins in January, you will post first semester grades in June or July and then post final grades in December. 
  • Spanish speaking families can email Ana Quesada at ana@homelifeacademy.com for assistance.