“Homeschooling” is defined to mean that a student’s education is parent-directed and done at home. As such, the parents shall be directly involved in their child’s education, playing role of the headmaster thereby (1) selecting curriculum, (2) selecting and/or approving course materials and study schedules, & (3) selecting tutors, coop’s, teachers, dual enrollment options, &/or resources for their child’s education. Homeschooling would also include a person of legal responsibility* of the student filling the role of a parent (*must be pre-approved by the NCHC).
The Role of Outside Institutions...
Private and Public Schools – Full-time enrollment in a traditional public or private school is not homeschooling because the child’s education in such schools is not parent-directed. A player that attends any type of school full-time is not eligible. Even if the school is small and does not offer sports. For part-time students at these types of schools, the student must maintain at least 51% of his/her education from classes that meet the homeschooling definition.
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Coop or Umbrella Schools – The participation in a cooperative school, and/or an umbrella school is permitted in multiple circumstances. 1) In some states, “HomeSchool students” are required by law to attend a private school and, in such cases, cooperative or umbrella schools are formed for this purpose. The approval of these types of schooling situations are automatic in states with these types of laws. These schools, whether called cooperative, umbrella, or “private,” are characterized by significant and direct parental involvement, often simply representing different forms of homeschooling within a group of like-minded families. In such cases where the student-athlete meets the definition of HomeSchooling and is involved in a coop and umbrellas school. 2) States that have more homeschool friendly laws than stated above provided the cooperative, umbrella, etc. are characterized by significant and direct parental involvement, representing different forms of homeschooling within a group of like-minded families. In such cases where the student-athlete meets the definition of homeschooling while being involved in a coop and umbrellas school.
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Vocational Classes – "HomeSchool students" are permitted to take classes at vocational schools. A student may take classes at such schools as long as he/she maintains at least 51 % of his education from classes that meet the homeschooling definition.
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51% Rule – For clarification purposes, a normal course load for a full-time student is six (6) core courses; therefore, if a student-athlete is taking more than three (3) courses at a public, private, or vocational, he/she is not considered 51%homeschooled (dual credit/enrollment classes are not counted against the student).
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Dual Credit/Enrollment Clause – Freshman, Sophomore, & Junior HomeSchool Student-Athletes that are taking advantage of Dual Credit/Enrollment Programs are required to take a minimum of three (3) High School Courses per semester. Senior HomeSchool Student-Athletes that are taking advantage of Dual Credit/Enrollment Programs are required to take a minimum of two (2) High School Courses per semester. High School Courses can be electives (like PhysicalEducation, etc.) High School Courses can be taken through Co-Ops or any other eligible parent directed definition.
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Online At Home – "What is the NCHC stance for “Online at Home” (Connections Academy, K12, Epic, etc.)?" The NCHC does not have an approved or unapproved curriculum. The NCHC leaves curriculum choice to the parent’s discretion, provided it is done at home and the parents have the ability to change curriculum at their discretion. Clarification: The Online at Home rule excludes students enrolled in their local school district, who are doing school online due to COVID-19.
These rules are designed to protect the reputation of Homeschool organizations.
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As the parent, I understand that the Wichita Defenders are a Homeschool organization and by my signature, I confirm that
is/are at least 51% homeschooled by the definitions above.
