Print one tracker per child. Each time you complete a school day, write the date in the next box and mark it P (full day) or H (half day). Total the days on page two at the end of each month. Before you start, check what your state counts.
Homeschool attendance: 180 days
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In each box write the date and P (full day) or H (half day). This is a general template, not an official state form.
Monthly attendance summary
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Write down how your family counts a half day and keep it the same all year.
How to use the tracker
- Check your state first. Day counts are not universal. Georgia’s education department says its law requires 180 instructional days; North Carolina asks for nine calendar months of instruction and annual attendance records.
- Decide what counts as a day. Write the rule at the top of the sheet: a full day, a half day, and whether co-op, field trips, or weekends count.
- Mark days as you go. Writing the date while it is fresh is easier, and more believable, than rebuilding the year in May.
- Total each month. Fill in the summary page so you always know how many days remain.
- Keep the sheet with your other records. Store it with work samples, test results, or evaluation papers for that school year.
Attendance says when. A learning record says what.
An attendance mark shows that school happened. It does not show what was learned. TeachKeep records each completed activity with its date, subject, and optional minutes, so you can check the attendance sheet against real work at the end of each month.
State specifics: Georgia ·North Carolina ·all six state guides.
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Frequently asked questions
Do all states require 180 homeschool days?
No. Requirements differ by state. Georgia’s education department says its law requires 180 instructional days. North Carolina states its rule as nine calendar months of instruction. Texas and Ohio list no day count. Check your own state’s official source.
Can I count field trips and weekend learning?
That depends on your state’s rules and your program. The tracker only records the days you mark. Write down how you define a day so the record stays consistent all year.
Is this tracker an official state form?
No. It is a free general template. If your state, district, or umbrella program provides its own form, use that one.