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District of Columbia Homeschool High School Guide

Everything you need to know about homeschooling through high school in District of Columbia: diplomas, transcripts, college admissions, and more.

Diplomas & graduation

Parent-issued diploma recognized. No official DC format for homeschool transcripts.

Transcripts

Parent-created. No DC template.

Dual enrollment

District of Columbia does not have a formal dual enrollment program for homeschool students.

Extracurricular access

District of Columbia does not currently have a law guaranteeing homeschool students access to public school extracurricular activities. Some districts may allow participation on a case-by-case basis.

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Requirements sourced from D.C. Code Section 38-202. Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026