MADE FOR SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILIES
South Carolina homeschool curriculum, built for your kids
Tell Kuraplan your children's ages. It plans the year around what South Carolina expects, references the SC Standards where you want it, and writes the lessons and printables for each child.
South Carolina homeschool curriculum: what to teach, what is free, and what the state pays for
South Carolina offers three options. Option 3, membership in a homeschool association of at least 50 members, is the most used: it requires 180 days, these subjects, a plan book, a portfolio and a semi-annual progress report to the association. Option 1 (district approval) adds testing; Option 2 (SCAIHS) adds oversight.
For the legal side (notice, records, assessment) see the South Carolina homeschool requirements guide. This page is about the curriculum itself.
Subjects South Carolina expects
No testing under Option 3, but a plan book, portfolio and two progress reports a year are required, so keep dated samples by subject.
South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards- Reading
- Writing
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social studies
- Composition and literature (grades 7–12)
A year that satisfies the state
A sample South Carolina homeschool plan (elementary)
One way to cover what the state expects with programs families finish. Swap any program for one that fits your child; keep the coverage.
Phonics and literature; writing with grammar; composition and literature as a named course from grade 7.
Any mastery program logged in the plan book.
Two days a week; South Carolina history in grade 3 or 8.
Plan book daily, portfolio quarterly, progress reports to the association each semester.
Join an Option 3 association before starting; it holds your records on file.
“Free homeschool programs” in South Carolina
Most results for free programs are public online schools. They are free and teacher-led, but your child is a public school student with state testing, not a homeschooler. Worth knowing before you enroll.
South Carolina Virtual Charter School (K12) and SC Connections Academy
Public online charters; free, with state testing; public enrollment.
Money for curriculum in South Carolina
South Carolina's Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) provides about $6,000 per eligible student and can be used for homeschool expenses by qualifying families, subject to court rulings that have narrowed private-school tuition use. Check the Department of Education's ESTF page for current rules.
What South Carolina families know
- Option 3 associations (there are dozens) vary from paperwork-only to full-service; choosing one is the first decision.
- South Carolina Home Educators Association runs the convention; Greenville and Charleston have large co-ops.
- The semi-annual progress report and portfolio favour curriculum with visible written output.
- South Carolina history is grade 3 and 8 in public schools.
Plan it with Kuraplan
Curriculum that fits South Carolina and your kids
You keep the programs you love. Kuraplan fills the gaps, references the SC Standards when you ask, and keeps the records South Carolina expects without a filing cabinet.
SC Standards-referenced lessons
Ask for a lesson on any topic and it lands at the right grade, with the SC Standards reference noted for your records.
Every required subject, one plan
A yearly plan that maps the subjects your state expects to real weekly blocks, sized for each child.
Records that write themselves
Completed worksheets and lessons stay together, so an evaluation, portfolio or progress report is a summary, not a scramble.
One lesson. All your kids.
$49/yr flat, no per-child fees
Write one family lesson, then adjust the reading level, the practice and the response format for each child without rebuilding the day.
South Carolina homeschool curriculum FAQ
What subjects are required for homeschool in South Carolina?
Reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies, plus composition and literature in grades 7–12, for at least 180 days. No specific curriculum is prescribed.
What is Option 3 homeschooling in South Carolina?
Membership in a homeschool association with at least 50 members, which requires a plan book, a portfolio and semi-annual progress reports but no testing or district approval. It is the most common route.
Does South Carolina pay for homeschool curriculum?
The Education Scholarship Trust Fund provides about $6,000 per eligible student and can cover homeschool expenses for qualifying families; rules have shifted with court rulings, so check the current guidance.
Is there free homeschool curriculum in South Carolina?
SC Virtual Charter School and SC Connections Academy are free public online schools; enrollment is public. Free home education options include Khan Academy and Easy Peasy.
What are the best homeschool programs in South Carolina?
Abeka, BJU Press (based in Greenville), The Good and the Beautiful, Sonlight and Classical Conversations are common; associations and the state convention are where families compare.
Program details, funding amounts and eligibility change. Verify with the South Carolina agency and program sites before relying on them. Reviewed 2026-09-07.
Your South Carolina homeschool year, in one place
Plan lessons, make printables and keep each child's finished work together for the records your state expects.
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