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Good records protect you if your state asks questions, make transcripts easy later, and show you progress on hard weeks. Here's a system that takes five minutes a day.
One-on-one teaching is efficient. Typical ranges: about 45–90 minutes for K–5, 1.5–2.5 hours for middle school, and 2–3 hours for high school. Some states set a number of days or hours per year, so check your state on our 50-state guide.
| Record | Why | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance or hours | Required in some states; easy proof of a full year | Daily |
| Work samples | Shows progress; needed for portfolio reviews in some states | 2–3 per subject per month |
| Grades and quiz scores | Report cards and transcripts | Automatic with Life Academy |
| Reading list | Portfolios and course descriptions | As you go |
| Test or evaluation results | If your state requires them | Yearly or in set grades |
| Course descriptions (high school) | College applications | Once per course |
Records are general guidance, not legal advice. Your state's requirements come first.
Week 1 of every grade is free, with no card needed. Start Week 1 free
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It depends on the state. Some require a set number of days or hours; others don't. Keeping a simple log is a good habit either way.
Many families keep them through graduation, and keep high school transcripts and course descriptions permanently.
Lessons, reading, labs, field trips, PE, music, and life skills usually count. Check your state's definition.
Life Academy is a parent-directed online K–12 curriculum, built to help meet homeschool requirements in all 50 states. It is not accredited, and parents issue the homeschool transcript. Nothing here is legal advice. Check your state's law at HSLDA. Questions? Email david.dukes77102@gmail.com.