How West Virginia Families Can Enroll at Enlightium Academy

Enlightium Academy is a private Christian school that is accredited by Cognia and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Enlightium has served homeschool, online, and co-op school students in K-12 since 2003.  In general, state institutions recognize Enlightium Academy as an out-of-state private school that allows students to transfer in or transfer out to public and private schools. Enlightium Academy provides our families with standard information about their state’s requirements, and parents are encouraged to review their state’s requirements at hslda.org/legal and/or the West Virginia Department of Education, as educational policies are subject to change over time.

Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. With this freedom comes a responsibility to understand and fulfill legal requirements. This can be worrisome, but you’re not alone in this endeavor. Enlightium Academy is here to help!

Please note that the resources below serve as a starting point for your family; it is important that you research West Virginia requirements.

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Homeschooling Options

There are three homeschooling options in West Virginia. Families with students enrolled at Enlightium Academy can choose Option 2: Homeschooling by submitting a notice of intent. The guidelines below are based on this option.

As you review your state’s requirements, please keep in mind that Enlightium Academy holds dual accreditation from Cognia and ACSI. This enables us to serve students in all 50 states, providing an accredited education that leads to a high school diploma recognized nationwide.

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West Virginia’s Requirements at a Glance

Homeschooling Options = Option 2: Homeschooling by submitting a notice of intent

State Educational Funds = Yes

Academic Calendar Requirement = No

Parent Notifies State = Yes

Reporting Age Requirement = 6-17

Instructor Qualifications = Yes

Subjects Required = Yes

Standardized Assessment = Yes

Immunization Requirement = No

Keep a Portfolio = Yes

Enlightium Parents App with Group for West Virginia Families = Yes

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State Educational Funds

Enlightium Academy is an approved Hope Scholarship School. Visit the Hope Scholarship website to view eligibility requirements and to apply for the scholarship.

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Notifying the State

The West Virginia Department of Education allows families to homeschool simply by submitting a notice of intent to homeschool to the county superintendent. This must be submitted within a week of enrolling your student at Enlightium Academy.

Include in the notice each student’s:

• Name
• Age
• Address

‍Your intent must also include assurance that the student will: 

• Be instructed in the required subjects (see “Required Subjects” below).
• Receive an annual assessment (see “Standardized Assessments” below).
• Receive instruction from a qualified teacher (see “Teacher Qualifications” below).

If you move to a different county or your student is no longer enrolled at Enlightium, you will need to send an update to the local public school district superintendent.

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Age Requirement

Ages five or younger:

Students are not required to attend school, but can enroll in primary school at Enlightium Academy to have a head start and be ready for Kindergarten.

Aged six on or before July 1:

Students must attend school during that academic year; this includes enrolling in Enlightium Academy. Students must continue their education at a school of their parents’ choice until they turn 17 or graduate.

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Instructor Qualifications

The West Virginia Department of Education requires the parent/guardian/teacher to have a high school diploma or its equivalent. 

As a part of Enlightium Academy’s dual accreditation, Enlightium teachers are state and/or ACSI-certified. A number of our faculty members have Master's and Doctorate degrees in their fields. 

Students in the Book-Based Program (grades PreK-9) use textbook Christian curricula from AOP or BJU Press, while students in the Online Program use the Ignitia digital Christian curriculum (grades 3-12) or Enlightium’s custom online curriculum (available to select grade levels). Students in the Sapphire Live program (grades 1-12) use a collection of the best-vetted curriculum options by our curriculum department. Each curriculum includes Bible, English, math, science, social studies, and elective courses. Click here to learn about the curriculum used at Enlightium Academy and to find the curriculum option that works best for your family.

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Required Subjects

The West Virginia Department of Education requires the following subjects:

• Reading/Language
• Mathematics
• Social Studies
• Science

The above subjects are core courses at Enlightium Academy and should be assigned by your student’s counselor.

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Standardized Assessment

According to the West Virginia Department of Education, students must have a standardized assessment every year. There are several options for West Virginia students to complete this requirement; the simplest will likely be for Enlightium students to complete the assessment below:

Grades PreK-8:

You may select one of the following options:

The Iowa Complete Annual Assessment (recommended): tests cover the required material, and test scores are provided via email to the parent.

Important notice for students in grades 3, 5, and 8: 

1. Spring of each school year: The Iowa Complete is administered by Enlightium Academy; the student’s results are sent to their family via email.
2. West Virginia families must forward those results to the county superintendent by June 30. 

Written Narrative: Alternatively, you can provide a written narrative that shows a certified teacher has reviewed the student’s portfolio and determined that the academic process is sufficient. The narrative should include the student’s progress in:

• Areas of reading/language
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies

Grades 9-12:

Guidance for college-preparatory assessments such as the SAT and ACT.

Important notice for students in grade 11:

• The assessment results must be forwarded to the local public school district superintendent by June 30. 

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Keep a portfolio

You may need to provide your state with additional information, so please keep a digital record every year you are enrolled at Enlightium Academy, which should include the following:

• Attendance - Enlightium provides your family with progress reports via email. You can screenshot the details in these emails to show attendance.
• Curriculum information and samples - Enlightium provides its families with both curriculum overviews by grade level and samples by course.
• Academic plans - Enlightium Academy counselors provide academic plans during the admission process for each of our four divisions of grades: primary school (PreK-2), elementary school (3-5), middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12).
• Grades - Enlightium provides report cards for all students at the end of each quarter. Transcripts are available upon request.
• Test scores - This can include occasional screenshots of test scores and/or standardized assessment scores.
• Academic Awards - Enlightium provides qualifying students with certificates for Honor Roll, Scholar’s List, Dean’s List, Outstanding Improvement, and the Presidential Award.
• Social/Competition Achievements - Enlightium holds social events and competitions throughout the school year, such as art competitions and involvement in the Student Council.

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Enlightium Parents App with Group for West Virginia Families

Enlightium Academy has an app and a desktop platform for families of currently enrolled students. Within this app is a group just for families living in West Virginia to inform and support each other in fulfilling their state’s requirements. Your family will be provided a link to download the app after enrolling.

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Ready to Enroll at Enlightium Academy?

1. Explore Enlightium Academy’s website
2. If you have any questions:
   
   1. Chat with a team member
   2. Email consultants@enlightiumacademy.com
   3. Call (866) 488-4818 option 2
3. Ready to enroll? Click here to start the enrollment process, and select the “Enroll Now” button.

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Since 2003, Enlightium Academy has supported K–12 students in online, book-based, hybrid, and partner schools. Our dedicated faculty and staff, in collaboration with parents, deliver high-quality instruction and individualized learning. We focus on developing each student’s academic, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional well-being.

To find out if Enlightium is the right school for your family, schedule an appointment, call (509) 319-2288, or visit EnlightiumAcademy.com. 

We review state requirements and regulations annually; however, each state may update its guidelines more frequently. If you have additional questions, please contact your state board of education.

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Sources reviewed in July 2025:

• https://hslda.org/legal
• http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=18&art=8&section=1