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#45: Planning Your Homeschool Journey: Calculating Grade Levels and Start Years

By TimeKal AI on August 6th, 2024


Aligning Your Homeschool with Traditional Grade Levels


For homeschooling families, you have ultimate flexibility. However, many parents still want to track their child's progress against traditional grade levels for record-keeping or in case they transition to a traditional school later.


How a School Start Calculator Helps Homeschoolers:


- Establishing a "Kindergarten Year": Even if your curriculum is unstructured, knowing your child's official kindergarten year provides a useful benchmark.

- State Reporting: Some states require homeschoolers to report grade levels. The calculator helps you determine the "official" grade your child would be in.

- Curriculum Planning: When purchasing or planning curriculum, knowing the target grade level is essential.


While homeschooling offers freedom, our School Start Calculator provides a simple way to stay aligned with conventional timelines, giving you a helpful frame of reference for your educational journey.