50-state deadlines / Tennessee
Homeschool deadlines in Tennessee — notification, assessment & records timeline
| Notification | Enroll in a church-related umbrella school, or register intent with the district |
|---|---|
| When it's due | Before withdrawing / at the start of each school year |
| Annual assessment | Not required for the independent track (umbrella schools may set their own) |
| Records to keep | Keep attendance records (4 hours/day reference) and grades via the umbrella or district |
| Attendance tracking | 4 hours per day, 180 days per year reference |
| Official source | Tennessee Department of Education ↗ — search “homeschool” on the agency site for the current year's forms and windows. |
Your TN year at a glance
- 1. Before the year starts — Before withdrawing / at the start of each school year
- 2. During the year — log attendance (4 hours per day, 180 days per year reference) and file keep attendance records (4 hours/day reference) and grades via the umbrella or district
- 3. End of year — No state assessment step; archive your records for the file.
Free TN attendance log →
Printable tracker with the days tracking mode Tennessee families use.
Record-keeping planner →
Notices filed, assessment windows and portfolio checklist on one printable page.