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Parents/Guardians

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  1. To advise the Department of Education (Halifax Office) of their intent to educate their child(ren) at home.
  2. To complete the registration form annually and return to the Regional Education Office, Halifax, NS. Proof of age must be included with the registration form for a child not previously registered in public school or home schooling in Nova Scotia.
  3. To provide a report to the Department of Education (Halifax Office) in June on the progress of their child(ren). The report would be compatible with the program of study of the child(ren).
  4. To ensure their child(ren) is/are diligent in attempting to master the studies described on the registration form.
  5. To meet with school board officials if and when the child(ren) is/are to be enrolled in public school. The onus is on the parents/guardians to provide evidence of the child's education program.