How Texas Families Can Enroll at Enlightium Academy

Enlightium Academy is an approved private Christian school that is accredited by Cognia and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and has served homeschool, online, and co-op school K-12 students 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 Texas Education Agency, as educational policies are subject to change over time. Once enrolled at Enlightium Academy, join our Texas group in Enlightium’s Parents app to connect with Texas families. 

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!

The resources below serve as a starting point for research for your family; it is important that you research Texas’s homeschooling requirements.

As you review your state’s homeschooling 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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Texas’s Requirements at a Glance

‍Parent Notifies State = No

State Educational Funds = No

Academic Calendar Requirement = No

Age Requirement = 6-19

Instructor Qualifications = No

Subjects Required  = Yes

Standardized Assessment = No

Immunization Requirement = No

Keep a Portfolio = Yes

Texas Group in the Enlightium Parents app = Yes

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Parent Notifies the State

Texas parents are not required to notify the state that they are homeschooling their children at Enlightium Academy. However, the school district in which you reside may request that you provide written notification of your intent to homeschool your student at Enlightium. In this case, Texas families with students enrolled at Enlightium Academy can request a Verification of Enrollment Form. 

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State Educational Funds

No state educational funds are available for Enlightium families at this time.

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Curriculum Options

Texas requires a written curriculum for students. At Enlightium Academy, we offer several curriculum options that you can choose from:

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• Alpha Omega Publications - A book-based curriculum for students in grades PreK3 through 5th grade
• BJU Press - A book- and video-based curriculum for students in grades PreK4 through 8th grade
• Ignitia - An online text- and video-based parent- and/or teacher-led curriculum for students in grades 3-12
• Sapphire Live Program - A real-time teacher-led program for students around the world in grades 1-12 using an advanced curriculum

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Age Requirement

Ages five and younger:

While Texas does not require five-year-olds to attend school, students should be adequately prepared for 1st grade. You can enroll your student in Enlightium Academy’s primary school program to prepare them for Kindergarten or 1st grade, as applicable.

Ages six through 19:

Students in Texas must continue their education at a school of their parents’ choice until they either graduate or turn 19. This includes enrolling at Enlightium Academy.

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Required Subjects

The Texas Education Agency requires the following subjects:

• Math
• Reading
• Spelling and grammar
• A course in “good citizenship”; this is covered in a student’s Bible and History courses 

The above subjects are core courses at Enlightium Academy and will be assigned by your student’s counselor upon admission. Credits earned at Enlightium Academy are accredited and are transferable to another public or private K-12 school, and high school transcripts are recognized by colleges and universities worldwide.

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Instructor Qualifications

The Texas Education Agency does not require students to have teachers with specific credentials or qualifications. 

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 use book-based Christian curricula from AOP or BJU Press, while students in the Online Program use a digital Christian curriculum. Finally, students in the Sapphire Live program use a collection of the best curriculum options on the market. 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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Standardized Assessment

The Texas Education Agency does not require a standardized test for students enrolled at Enlightium. However, Enlightium provides multiple annual assessment options to help you see how your student is progressing:

• Grades PreK-8: IXL diagnostic assessments or Iowa Complete Annual Assessment; you can also opt out of an assessment
• Grades 9-12: Guidance for college-preparatory assessments such as the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT

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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. This should include:

• 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 the pen pal program.

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The Enlightium Parents App with Group for Texas 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 Texas to inform and support each other in fulfilling your 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 September 2024:

• https://hslda.org/legal
• https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/general-information/finding-a-school-for-your-child/home-schooling 

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