Homeschooling in Kentucky (KY): Requirements, Law & Standards

KY ·

Certified homeschools must operate at least 1,062 hours of instructional time delivered in no fewer than 170 student attendance days per year (KRS 158.070 and KRS 158.080).

Kentucky homeschools operate as private (non-public) schools under KRS 159.030, grounded in the KY Supreme Court decision Kentucky State Board v. Rudasill (1979), which bars KDE from prescribing curriculum, teacher certification, or accreditation for homeschools. Requirements: annual intent-to-homeschool notice to the local superintendent within the first two weeks of the school year; teach the 8 required subjects (reading, writing, spelling, grammar, history, mathematics, science, civics) in English; maintain attendance and scholarship records open to inspection. No standardized testing, teacher qualifications, or assessment of any kind is required. KDE does not accredit homeschools or recognize a statewide diploma (homeschools issue their own; GED recommended for verification). Kentucky's No-Pass/No-Drive law applies to homeschool students.

A homeschool is legally a private/non-public school under KRS 159.030. The parent must notify the superintendent of the local board of education in the district of residence of the intent to homeschool within the first two weeks of the beginning of the school year (or within two weeks of withdrawal from public school). The notification must be resubmitted annually. The letter must include the names, ages, and home address of each child in attendance. A district CANNOT reject the notification (it is a notice, not a request for approval). Applies to children age 6 by August 1 (compulsory ages 6-16 under KRS 159.010).

Must maintain attendance records demonstrating a bona fide school is in operation (KRS 159.040; may be kept digitally or on paper, in any manner). Must also keep scholarship reports documenting courses completed and grades awarded. Records must be open to inspection by the local district's Director of Pupil Personnel and KDE officials. Work-sample portfolios are recommended but not statutorily required.

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Writing
Spelling
Grammar
History
Mathematics
Science
Civics


Math	Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Mathematics (2019; 704 KAR 3:303) — Kentucky-authored, closely aligned to CCSS-M
ELA	Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing (2019; revised 2025) — Kentucky-authored, CCSS-ELA-influenced
Science	Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (704 KAR 8:120) — based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); Kentucky was an NGSS lead state
Social Studies	Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Social Studies (2019, revised Dec 2022; 704 KAR 8:060) — state-specific inquiry-based structure informed by the C3 Framework and NAEP/national content frameworks

· Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Mathematics (2019; 704 KAR 3:303) — Kentucky-authored, closely aligned to CCSS-M · 117


K	KY.K.CC.1	Count verbally forward by ones to 100.
K	KY.K.CC.4	Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality.
K	KY.K.CC.7	Compare two numbers between 1 and 10 presented as written numerals.
K	KY.K.G.2	Correctly name shapes regardless of orientation or overall size.
K	KY.K.MD.4	Recognize and identify coins by name (penny, nickel, dime, quarter).
K	KY.K.NBT.1	Compose and decompose numbers from 11 to 19 using place value (tens and ones).
K	KY.K.OA.4	For any number from 1 to 9, find the number that makes 10 when added to it.
K	KY.K.OA.5	Fluently add and subtract within 5.
1	KY.1.G.3	Partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares.
1	KY.1.MD.1	Order three objects by length; compare lengths of two objects indirectly via a third.
1	KY.1.NBT.3	Compare two two-digit numbers based on meanings of the tens and ones digits.
1	KY.1.NBT.4	Add within 100, including a two-digit number and a one-digit number/multiple of 10.
1	KY.1.OA.1	Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems.
1	KY.1.OA.7	Understand the meaning of the equal sign and determine if equations are true or false.
2	KY.2.G.3	Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares.
2	KY.2.MD.10	Create a pictograph and a bar graph (with single-unit scale) to represent a data set.
2	KY.2.MD.7	Tell and write time from analog and digital clocks to the nearest five minutes.
2	KY.2.NBT.1	Understand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent hundreds, tens, ones.
2	KY.2.NBT.5	Fluently add and subtract within 100 using place-value strategies.
2	KY.2.OA.1	Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems.
2	KY.2.OA.3	Determine whether a group of objects (up to 20) has an odd or even number of members.
3	KY.3.G.1	Classify polygons by their attributes.
3	KY.3.MD.5	Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures and understand square-unit measurement.
3	KY.3.NBT.1	Use place value understanding to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.
3	KY.3.NF.1	Understand a fraction as the quantity formed by parts of a partitioned whole.
3	KY.3.NF.3	Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases and compare fractions.
3	KY.3.OA.3	Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems.
3	KY.3.OA.7	Fluently multiply and divide within 100.
4	KY.4.G.3	Identify lines of symmetry in two-dimensional figures.
4	KY.4.MD.3	Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real-world problems.
4	KY.4.NBT.5	Multiply whole numbers (up to four digits by one digit; two digits by two digits).
4	KY.4.NBT.6	Divide up to four-digit dividends by one-digit divisors.
4	KY.4.NF.1	Understand and generate equivalent fractions.
4	KY.4.NF.6	Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100.
4	KY.4.OA.1	Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison.
4	KY.4.OA.4	Find factors and multiples of numbers in the range 1-100; identify prime and composite.
5	KY.5.G.1	Use perpendicular number lines (axes) to define a coordinate system; graph points.
5	KY.5.MD.5	Relate volume to multiplication and addition; solve real-world volume problems.
5	KY.5.NBT.2	Multiply and divide by powers of 10 and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal.
5	KY.5.NBT.5	Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.
5	KY.5.NBT.7	Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths.
5	KY.5.NF.1	Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
5	KY.5.NF.4	Apply and extend understanding of multiplication to multiply a fraction by a fraction/whole number.
5	KY.5.OA.1	Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions and evaluate them.
6	KY.6.EE.2	Write, read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers.
6	KY.6.EE.7	Solve real-world and mathematical problems by writing and solving equations x+p=q, px=q.
6	KY.6.G.1	Find the area of right triangles, other triangles, special quadrilaterals, and polygons.
6	KY.6.NS.1	Interpret and compute quotients of fractions and solve word problems involving them.
6	KY.6.NS.6	Understand a rational number as a point on the number line; extend to negatives.
6	KY.6.RP.1	Understand the concept of a ratio and use ratio language to describe relationships.
6	KY.6.RP.3	Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
6	KY.6.SP.5	Summarize numerical data sets in relation to their context (center, spread, shape).
7	KY.7.EE.4	Use variables to represent quantities and solve real-world problems with equations/inequalities.
7	KY.7.G.4	Use formulas for area and circumference of circles and solve related problems.
7	KY.7.G.5	Apply properties of supplementary, complementary, vertical, and adjacent angles.
7	KY.7.NS.1	Apply and extend previous understandings of addition and subtraction to rational numbers.
7	KY.7.NS.2	Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to rational numbers.
7	KY.7.RP.2	Recognize and represent proportional relationships between quantities.
7	KY.7.RP.3	Use percents to solve mathematical and real-world problems.
7	KY.7.SP.7	Develop a probability model and use it to find probabilities of events.
7	KY.7.SP.8	Find probabilities of compound events using lists, tables, tree diagrams, and simulation.
8	KY.8.EE.1	Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent expressions.
8	KY.8.EE.5	Graph proportional relationships, interpreting the unit rate as the slope.
8	KY.8.EE.8	Analyze and solve a system of two linear equations.
8	KY.8.F.1	Understand that a function is a rule that assigns to each input exactly one output.
8	KY.8.F.3	Understand properties of linear functions; identify functions that are not linear.
8	KY.8.G.6	Explain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.
8	KY.8.G.9	Apply the formulas for the volumes and surface areas of cones, cylinders, and spheres.
8	KY.8.NS.1	Understand informally that every number has a decimal expansion; rational vs. irrational.
8	KY.8.SP.1	Construct and interpret scatter plots for bivariate numerical data.
High School	KY.HS.A.1	Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context.
High School	KY.HS.A.12	Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems.
High School	KY.HS.A.18	Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable.
High School	KY.HS.A.19	Solve quadratic equations in one variable.
High School	KY.HS.A.20	Solve systems of linear equations in two variables.
High School	KY.HS.A.25	Graph linear inequalities in two variables.
High School	KY.HS.A.5	Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
High School	KY.HS.C.1	(+) Understand limits.
High School	KY.HS.C.11	(+) Define derivatives.
High School	KY.HS.C.16	(+) Understand and apply the Mean Value Theorem.
High School	KY.HS.C.19	(+) Efficiently find derivatives of functions with and without technology.
High School	KY.HS.C.21	(+) Use implicit differentiation to find a derivative.
High School	KY.HS.C.24	(+) Use the first derivative to analyze curves and identify relative extrema.
High School	KY.HS.C.30	(+) Use derivatives to solve problems including related rates and optimization.
High School	KY.HS.C.33	(+) Understand the definite integral of a function over an interval.
High School	KY.HS.C.34	(+) Write a Riemann sum that represents the definition of a definite integral.
High School	KY.HS.C.37	(+) Understand and apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
High School	KY.HS.C.40	(+) Find antiderivatives of a variety of basic functions.
High School	KY.HS.C.43	(+) Model, solve, and interpret applications of integration (area, etc.).
High School	KY.HS.C.7	(+) Understand and use the limit definition of continuity.
High School	KY.HS.C.9	(+) Understand and apply continuous function theorems (e.g., Intermediate Value Theorem).
High School	KY.HS.F.1	Understand properties and key features of functions and function notation.
High School	KY.HS.F.11	Distinguish between situations modeled with linear functions and exponential functions.
High School	KY.HS.F.16	(+) Understand and use the unit circle.
High School	KY.HS.F.3	Understand average rate of change of a function over an interval.
High School	KY.HS.F.4	Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph.
High School	KY.HS.F.9	Find inverse functions.
High School	KY.HS.G.1	Know and apply precise definitions of the language of geometry.
High School	KY.HS.G.11	Understand theorems about triangles, including the Pythagorean Theorem.
High School	KY.HS.G.11c	Use similarity criteria for triangles to solve problems in geometric figures.
High School	KY.HS.G.12c	Use trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangles in applied problems.
High School	KY.HS.G.27	Use volume formulas to solve problems for cylinders, pyramids, cones, prisms, and spheres.
High School	KY.HS.G.31	Apply geometric methods to solve design problems.
High School	KY.HS.G.5	Know and apply the concepts of triangle congruence.
High School	KY.HS.G.7	Prove theorems about geometric figures.
High School	KY.HS.N.1	Extend the properties of integer exponents to rational exponents.
High School	KY.HS.N.14	Use matrices to represent and manipulate data.
High School	KY.HS.N.4	Use units in context to understand problems and guide the solution of multi-step problems.
High School	KY.HS.N.7	Understand properties of complex numbers.
High School	KY.HS.N.9	Solve quadratic equations with real coefficients that have complex solutions.
High School	KY.HS.SP.1	Represent the distribution of data with plots on the real number line.
High School	KY.HS.SP.14	Describe events as subsets of a sample space using unions, intersections, complements.
High School	KY.HS.SP.15	Understand the concept of independence of events.
High School	KY.HS.SP.16	Understand the concept of conditional probability.
High School	KY.HS.SP.19	Use permutations and combinations to compute probabilities of compound events.
High School	KY.HS.SP.3	Interpret differences in shape, center, and spread in the context of data sets.
High School	KY.HS.SP.6	Represent data on two quantitative variables on a scatter plot; describe the relationship.

· Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing (2019; revised 2025) — Kentucky-authored, CCSS-ELA-influenced · 94


K	C.K.1	Compose opinion pieces, using a combination of drawing, dictating, writing and digital resources, to state the topic and an opinion.
K	C.K.2	Compose informative and/or explanatory texts, using a combination of drawing, dictating, writing and digital resources, to establish a topic and supply information about the topic.
K	C.K.3	Compose narratives, using a combination of drawing, dictating, writing and digital resources, to develop real or imagined experiences or events, using effective technique, descriptive details and clear sequences.
K	C.K.4	With guidance and support from adults, explore a variety of digital resources to create and publish products, including in collaboration with peers.
K	C.K.6	With guidance and support, participate in shared research and writing projects.
K	HW.K.1	Print all upper- and lowercase letters and numerals.
K	L.K.1	When writing or speaking, demonstrate appropriate use of common nouns and verbs, regular plural nouns, interrogative sentences, common prepositions and complete sentences.
K	L.K.2	When writing: capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I; recognize and name end punctuation; write a grapheme for most consonant and short-vowel phonemes; spell CVC words.
K	L.K.4	Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
K	RF.K.1	Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print to aid in comprehension.
K	RF.K.2	Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables and sounds (phonemes).
K	RF.K.3	Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding and encoding words.
K	RF.K.3c	Distinguish between similarly spelled words by analyzing the phoneme-grapheme correspondence.
K	RF.K.4	Read fluently (accuracy, speed and prosody) on grade-level to support comprehension.
K	RI.K.1	With prompting and support, ask and answer explicit questions about key ideas and details and make logical inferences to construct meaning from the text.
K	RI.K.2	With prompting and support, orally recognize key details from an informational text to demonstrate understanding of the central idea of a text.
K	RL.K.1	With prompting and support, ask and answer explicit questions about key ideas and details and make logical inferences to construct meaning from the text.
K	RL.K.2	With prompting and support, orally recognize key details from a literary text to demonstrate understanding of the lesson in the story.
K	RL.K.3	With prompting and support, identify characters, settings and major events in a story in order to make meaning of the story development.
K	RL.K.4	With prompting and support, identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.
K	RL.K.5	With prompting and support, identify structures of common literary text (e.g., stories, poems and dramas).
1	C.1.1	Compose opinion pieces, using writing and digital resources, to introduce a topic and state an opinion with supporting reasons.
1	HW.1.1	Print all upper- and lowercase letters and numerals legibly.
1	L.1.1	When writing or speaking, demonstrate appropriate use of common, proper and possessive nouns; singular and plural nouns with matching verbs; and personal, possessive and indefinite pronouns in a sentence.
1	RF.1.1	Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print to aid in comprehension.
1	RF.1.3	Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding and encoding words.
1	RI.1.1	Ask and answer explicit questions about key ideas and details and make and support logical inferences to construct meaning from the text.
1	RI.1.2	Identify the central idea of an informational text using key details to demonstrate understanding.
1	RL.1.1	With prompting and support, ask and answer explicit questions about key ideas and details and make and support logical inferences to construct meaning from the text.
1	RL.1.2	With prompting and support, recognize key details from a literary text to demonstrate understanding of the author's message, lesson learned and/or moral.
1	RL.1.3	Describe characters, settings and major events in a story, using key details in order to make meaning of the story development.
1	RL.1.4	Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses in order to construct meaning.
2	HW.2.1	Write legibly, forming upper- and lowercase letters and numerals correctly.
2	L.2.3	Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading or listening (Knowledge of Language begins in grade 2).
2	RF.2.3	Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding and encoding words.
2	RI.2.2	Identify implicit and explicit information from an informational text to determine the central idea of a text.
2	RL.2.1	Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why and how and make and support logical inferences to construct meaning from the text.
2	RL.2.2	Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson or moral.
3	C.3.8	Write routinely over extended and shorter time frames for a range of tasks, purposes and audiences (Range of Writing begins in grade 3).
3	HW.3.1	Write legibly in print and begin transitioning to cursive.
3	RF.3.3	Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding and encoding words.
3	RI.3.2	Identify implicit and cite explicit information from an informational text to determine the central idea of a text.
3	RL.3.1	Ask and answer questions and make and support logical inferences to construct meaning from the text.
3	RL.3.2	Identify implicit and cite explicit information from a literary text to determine the theme, lesson learned and/or moral, including but not limited to fables, folktales and myths from diverse cultures.
4	L.4.4	Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
4	RF.4.3	Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding and encoding words.
4	RI.4.2	Analyze how the central ideas are reflected in a text, and cite relevant implicit and explicit evidence from the text.
4	RL.4.2	Analyze how the theme is reflected in a text, and cite relevant implicit and explicit evidence from the text, including but not limited to poems, stories and dramas.
4	RL.4.3	Compare and contrast characters, settings or events in a story or drama, using specific details to analyze their interaction over the course of the text.
5	C.5.1	Compose arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence, producing clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
5	L.5.1	Demonstrate command of the conventions of General American English grammar and usage when writing and speaking.
5	RF.5.3	Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding and encoding words.
5	RI.5.1	Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
5	RL.5.2	Analyze how the theme is reflected in the text, including but not limited to poems, stories and dramas, and cite relevant implicit and explicit evidence to support thinking.
5	RL.5.3	Compare and contrast characters, settings or events in a story or drama, using specific details to analyze their interaction over the course of the text.
6	C.6.1	Compose arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating understanding of the topic or text.
6	L.6.1	Demonstrate command of the conventions of General American English grammar and usage when writing and speaking, including the use of pronouns.
6	L.6.2	Demonstrate appropriate use of punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.
6	L.6.4	Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words, including using Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word.
6	L.6.5	Interpret figurative language, including but not limited to personification, in context.
6	RI.6.1	Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
6	RL.6.1	Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
6	RL.6.3	Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes and determine how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
7	RI.7.1	Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
7	RL.7.1	Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
7	RL.7.2	Determine themes of a text and analyze their development through citing textual evidence, paraphrasing or summarizing.
8	C.8.1	Compose arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence, producing clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
8	RI.8.1	Cite relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
8	RI.8.2	Determine central ideas of a text, and analyze how they are developed through relationships of key details, citing textual evidence, paraphrasing or summarizing.
8	RL.8.1	Cite relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
8	RL.8.2	Determine themes of a text, and analyze how they are developed through relationships of characters, setting and plot, citing textual evidence, paraphrasing or summarizing.
8	RL.8.3	Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character or provoke a decision.
8	RL.8.4	Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
9-10	C.9-10.1	Compose arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
9-10	L.9-10.1	Demonstrate command of the conventions of General American English grammar and usage when writing and speaking.
9-10	RI.9-10.1	Cite relevant and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
9-10	RI.9-10.2	Determine central ideas of a text and analyze in detail their development over the course of the text, including how they emerge and are shaped and refined by specific details.
9-10	RL.9-10.1	Cite relevant and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
9-10	RL.9-10.2	Determine a theme or central idea of a text, and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details.
9-10	RL.9-10.3	Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters and advance the plot or develop themes.
9-10	RL.9-10.4	Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.
11-12	C.11-12.1	Compose arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
11-12	L.11-12.1	Demonstrate command of the conventions of General American English grammar and usage when writing and speaking.
11-12	RI.11-12.1	Cite relevant and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
11-12	RI.11-12.2	Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account.
11-12	RL.11-12.1	Cite relevant and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
11-12	RL.11-12.10	Routinely and flexibly develop and apply background knowledge along with a variety of comprehension strategies to understand and analyze grade-appropriate, complex literary text independently.
11-12	RL.11-12.2	Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account.
11-12	RL.11-12.3	Analyze the impact of the author's choices over the course of a text regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama.
11-12	RL.11-12.4	Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone and on the text as a whole.
11-12	RL.11-12.5	Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic impact.
11-12	RL.11-12.6	Analyze how point of view and perspective are used to manipulate the reader for a specific purpose or effect, including but not limited to satire, sarcasm, irony and understatement.
11-12	RL.11-12.7	Analyze diverse media interpretations of a story, drama or poem, evaluating how each version interprets the source text.
11-12	RL.11-12.9	Demonstrate knowledge of various time periods to analyze how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics.

· Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Social Studies (2019, revised Dec 2022; 704 KAR 8:060) — state-specific inquiry-based structure informed by the C3 Framework and NAEP/national content frameworks · 113


K	K.C.CP.1	Explain the purpose of local government.
K	K.C.CV.1	Explain ways people can work together effectively to make decisions.
K	K.C.KGO.1	Identify leaders in the local community, and explain their roles and responsibilities.
K	K.C.PR.1	Identify examples of rules that apply in the school and community, and explain why they exist.
K	K.C.RR.1	Identify roles and responsibilities of self and others at home, in school and neighborhood settings.
K	K.E.IC.1	Differentiate between needs and wants.
K	K.E.KE.1	Explain how various jobs affect communities.
K	K.E.MI.1	Describe why people purchase goods and services.
K	K.G.GR.1	Create maps of familiar areas, such as the classroom, school and community.
K	K.G.HE.1	Identify ways humans interact with their environment.
K	K.G.MM.1	Identify why and how people and goods move to and within communities.
K	K.H.CE.1	Identify the cause and effect of an event in a community.
K	K.H.CH.1	Identify and describe how communities change over time.
K	K.H.KH.1	Compare life in the past to life today in communities.
K	K.I.CC.1	Construct an explanation about their community's civic life, history, geography and/or economy.
K	K.I.CC.4	Use listening skills to decide on and take action in their classrooms.
K	K.I.Q.1	Ask compelling questions about their community.
K	K.I.UE.1	Identify information from two or more sources to investigate characteristics of a community.
K	K.I.UE.2	Construct responses to compelling questions about oneself and one's community.
1	1.C.CP.1	Explain how communities work to accomplish common tasks and establish responsibilities.
1	1.C.CV.1	Describe democratic principles that guide communities.
1	1.E.IC.1	Predict a person's change in behavior in response to incentives and opportunity costs.
1	1.G.GR.1	Create geographic representations to identify and explain features of communities.
1	1.G.HI.1	Describe how culture and experience influence communities.
1	1.H.CH.1	Describe how communities change over time.
1	1.I.Q.1	Ask compelling questions about communities.
2	2.C.CP.1	Explain the need for civic and political structures in North America.
2	2.C.CP.2	Explain that the functions of effective government are to create order, establish justice and meet the needs of communities.
2	2.G.GR.1	Examine geographic features of communities in North America using geographic representations.
2	2.G.HE.1	Explain the ways human activities impact the physical environment of North America.
2	2.H.CE.1	Identify causes and effects of interactions among diverse groups in North America.
2	2.I.Q.1	Ask compelling questions about diverse communities in North America.
3	3.C.CP.2	Compare how diverse societies govern themselves.
3	3.C.CV.1	Compare civic virtues and democratic principles within a variety of diverse world communities.
3	3.E.IC.1	Explain how people use incentives and opportunity costs to inform economic decisions.
3	3.G.HI.1	Explain how the cultural aspects of a region spread beyond its borders.
3	3.I.Q.1	Ask compelling questions about the interactions of diverse groups of people in the world.
4	4.C.CP.1	Describe diverse forms of self-government established by the colonies.
4	4.C.CP.2	Compare the political form of monarchy to colonial forms of self-government.
4	4.G.GR.1	Analyze how location and regional characteristics affected the development of the colonies.
4	4.G.HI.1	Explain how cultural, economic and political reasons influenced where people settled.
4	4.I.Q.1	Ask compelling questions about why diverse groups of people settle in new areas.
5	5.C.CP.3	Analyze the structure of the U.S. government, including the system of checks and balances.
5	5.E.IC.1	Describe why the government collects taxes and what goods and services it provides.
5	5.G.GR.1	Use a variety of maps, satellite images and geographic representations to analyze the early United States.
5	5.G.HE.1	Explain how cultural and environmental characteristics influenced settlement (push and pull factors).
5	5.G.HI.1	Describe the traditions diverse cultural groups brought to the early United States.
5	5.I.Q.1	Ask compelling questions about what unites Americans.
6	6.C.CP.1	Explain the origins, functions and structures of governments in River Valley Civilizations and Classical Empires.
6	6.C.RR.1	Evaluate the rights, roles, responsibilities and limitations of the concept of citizen in River Valley Civilizations and Classical Empires.
6	6.E.IC.1	Analyze the economic choices of individuals, societies and governments.
6	6.E.MI.3	Trace the chain of supply for a needed product.
6	6.G.GR.1	Use maps and other geographic representations to analyze River Valley Civilizations and Classical Empires.
6	6.H.CO.1	Compare the origins and development of early world religions from River Valley Civilizations and Classical Empires.
6	6.I.Q.1	Develop compelling questions related to River Valley Civilizations and Classical Empires (3500 BCE-600 CE).
7	7.C.CP.1	Compare political institutions and their impacts on people in empires between 600-1600.
7	7.C.RR.1	Compare rights, roles, responsibilities and limitations of subjects in empires between 600-1600.
7	7.E.IC.1	Explain the impact of supply and demand on the emergence of global markets.
7	7.E.MI.1	Analyze the role of consumers and producers in product markets.
7	7.E.MI.2	Analyze the relationship between supply and demand.
7	7.E.ST.1	Compare the economic development of traditional and market economies.
7	7.G.HI.1	Analyze the interregional trading systems of the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe between 600-1600.
8	8.C.CP.1	Analyze the origin and purposes of rule of law, popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers and checks and balances.
8	8.C.PR.2	Explain the relationship between federalism and local, state and national governments.
8	8.C.RR.2	Explain how a system of checks and balances is intended to prevent a concentration of power.
8	8.C.RR.3	Analyze how groups in the United States have challenged Constitutional provisions and laws.
8	8.E.IC.1	Analyze differing perspectives regarding the role of government in the economy, including the role of money and banking.
8	8.E.KE.2	Analyze the purpose of taxation and its impact on government spending.
9-12 (Civics)	HS.C.CP.1	Explain how the Constitution of the United States embodies the principles of rule of law, popular sovereignty and separation of powers.
9-12 (Civics)	HS.C.CP.4	Analyze legislative, executive and judicial branch decisions in terms of constitutionality.
9-12 (Civics)	HS.C.CV.1	Explain how classical republicanism, natural rights philosophy and English common law shaped American government.
9-12 (Civics)	HS.C.CV.3	Analyze the impact of the efforts of individuals and reform movements on the expansion of rights.
9-12 (Civics)	HS.C.I.CC.1	Engage in civil discussion, reach consensus when appropriate and respect diverse opinions and perspectives.
9-12 (Civics)	HS.C.I.Q.1	Generate compelling questions to frame thinking, inquiry and/or understanding of key concepts in civics.
9-12 (Civics)	HS.C.I.UE.1	Evaluate the credibility of multiple sources representing a variety of perspectives relevant to compelling and supporting questions.
9-12 (Civics)	HS.C.KGO.1	Explain how the Kentucky Constitution embodies the principles of rule of law and popular sovereignty.
9-12 (Civics)	HS.C.KGO.2	Compare Kentucky's government to other states and to the federal government.
9-12 (Civics)	HS.C.KGO.3	Describe how active citizens can affect change in their communities and Kentucky.
9-12 (Civics)	HS.C.PR.1	Analyze the role of the three branches of government in the lawmaking process.
9-12 (Civics)	HS.C.PR.4	Compare the domestic and foreign policies of the United States and other countries.
9-12 (Civics)	HS.C.RR.2	Compare various forms of government and how each maintains order and upholds human rights.
9-12 (Economics)	HS.E.I.Q.1	Generate compelling questions to frame thinking, inquiry and/or understanding of key concepts in economics.
9-12 (Economics)	HS.E.IC.1	Analyze the role of comparative advantage in international trade of goods and services.
9-12 (Economics)	HS.E.IC.2	Explain how international economic trends and policies affect political, social and economic conditions.
9-12 (Economics)	HS.E.KE.2	Evaluate how individuals, organizations and governments respond to incentives in the market.
9-12 (Economics)	HS.E.MA.1	Evaluate how values and beliefs like economic freedom, equity, full employment and price stability shape economic systems.
9-12 (Economics)	HS.E.MA.4	Analyze the impact of fiscal policies and various government taxation and spending policies.
9-12 (Economics)	HS.E.MA.6	Assess how interest rates influence borrowing and investing.
9-12 (Economics)	HS.E.MI.1	Compare perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly and monopoly market structures.
9-12 (Economics)	HS.E.MI.4	Analyze and graph the impact of supply and demand shifts on equilibrium price and quantity.
9-12 (Economics)	HS.E.ST.2	Draw conclusions regarding the effect of specialization and trade on production.
9-12 (Geography)	HS.G.GR.1	Interpret the relationships among human and physical patterns and processes at local, regional and global scales.
9-12 (Geography)	HS.G.HE.1	Assess the reciprocal relationship between physical environment and culture within local, regional and global scales.
9-12 (Geography)	HS.G.HI.1	Analyze how the forces of cooperation and conflict within and among people, nations and empires influence the world.
9-12 (Geography)	HS.G.I.Q.1	Generate compelling questions to frame thinking, inquiry and/or understanding of key concepts in geography.
9-12 (Geography)	HS.G.KGE.2	Explain how the geography of Kentucky influences the development of the state.
9-12 (Geography)	HS.G.MM.1	Analyze how cultural, economic and environmental factors contribute to migration.
9-12 (U.S. History)	HS.UH.CE.1	Analyze the political, economic and social impacts of industrialization on the United States between 1877-1945.
9-12 (U.S. History)	HS.UH.CH.1	Examine the ways diverse groups viewed themselves and contributed to the identity of the United States.
9-12 (U.S. History)	HS.UH.CH.5	Analyze the impact of technology and new ideas on American culture from 1877-present.
9-12 (U.S. History)	HS.UH.CH.6	Analyze the role of the United States in global affairs in the post-Cold War Era from 1991-present.
9-12 (U.S. History)	HS.UH.CO.1	Explain the impact of U.S. expansion at home and abroad between 1877-1929.
9-12 (U.S. History)	HS.UH.CO.4	Analyze the conflicting ideologies and policies of the United States and Soviet Union during the Cold War.
9-12 (U.S. History)	HS.UH.I.Q.1	Generate compelling questions to frame thinking, inquiry and/or understanding of key concepts in U.S. history.
9-12 (U.S. History)	HS.UH.I.UE.1	Evaluate the credibility of multiple sources representing a variety of perspectives relevant to compelling and supporting questions.
9-12 (U.S. History)	HS.UH.KH.1	Examine how Kentuckians influence and are influenced by major national developments.
9-12 (World History)	HS.WH.CE.1	Examine effects of the movement of people, cultures, goods, diseases and technologies through established systems of connection between 1300-1450.
9-12 (World History)	HS.WH.CE.8	Determine the causes of the World Wars and their global effects between 1900-1945.
9-12 (World History)	HS.WH.CH.1	Analyze the rise and fall of major states and empires in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas between 1300-1500.
9-12 (World History)	HS.WH.CH.6	Analyze changes and continuities within and among the Indian Ocean Maritime System, Trans-Saharan System and Silk Roads due to technology and the opening of the Atlantic System between 1300-1750.
9-12 (World History)	HS.WH.I.CC.1	Engage in civil discussion, reach consensus when appropriate and respect diverse opinions and perspectives.
9-12 (World History)	HS.WH.I.Q.1	Generate compelling questions to frame thinking, inquiry and/or understanding of key concepts in world history.
9-12 (World History)	HS.WH.I.UE.1	Evaluate the credibility of multiple sources representing a variety of perspectives relevant to compelling and supporting questions.

Is homeschooling legal in Kentucky?

Yes. Kentucky homeschools operate as private (non-public) schools under KRS 159.030, grounded in the KY Supreme Court decision Kentucky State Board v.

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Kentucky?

Is standardized testing required for homeschoolers in Kentucky?

No annual test is mandated for homeschoolers in Kentucky. The state test (Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA), administered within the Kentucky Performance Rating for Educational Progress (K-PREP) system) is not required for home-educated students.

What subjects are required for homeschooling in Kentucky?

Kentucky requires instruction in: Reading; Writing; Spelling; Grammar; History; Mathematics; Science; Civics.

Does Kentucky have its own learning standards?

Math: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Mathematics (2019; 704 KAR 3:303) — Kentucky-authored, closely aligned to CCSS-M. ELA: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing (2019; revised 2025) — Kentucky-authored, CCSS-ELA-influenced. Science: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (704 KAR 8:120) — based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); Kentucky was an NGSS lead state. Social studies: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Social Studies (2019, revised Dec 2022; 704 KAR 8:060) — state-specific inquiry-based structure informed by the C3 Framework and NAEP/national content frameworks.

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