South Bay Homeschool Network

The information in these pages has been compiled from various sources including newsletters, magazines and the internet. It is not necessarily a complete list of resources, programs or contacts, and it is not intended to be legal advice.

California Education Code calls for compulsory attendance for children between the ages of 6 and 18.  If your child turns 6 by September 1st of this school year, they must be enrolled in a public school or receiving an education through alternative means. Alternatives to public school enrollment are:

• Create your own home based private school. Check out our PSA filing information page for more information.
• Enroll in a private school offering a private satellite program (PSP). Ask on the SBHN online forums for referrals. 
• Enroll in a public school independent study program.  Ask on the SBHN online forums for referrals to programs like these in your area. 
• Hire a tutor who holds a valid California state credential. You can check with local tutoring centers or online tutoring services to find a tutor with the correct credential for your age/grade. 

If your child is having trouble in public school and you would like to find resources within the public school system to assist you, we have compiled a list of contact information for the South Bay and surrounding areas. These are not all homeschool resources. They are continuation and alternative schools and counseling services for the South Bay. Public School and Community Resources.