According to which OPTION (#1,#2,#3) you choose to homeschool under SC Law, you must then fulfill the requirements of that accountability option to be considered a legal homeschool.  See the information below to find out more about what is required by each of the different options. 

OPTION #1 Accountability

South Carolina Department of Education

http://ed.sc.gov/schools/ for contact information on School District Superintendents and School District Numbering.  Go to the tab named: Education in South Carolina.  Then click on the Homeschooling tab.   http://ed.sc.gov/topics/educationinsc/homeschool/   For more info about SC Graduation (high school) requirements
you can click on: http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/sq/Diploma/index.html  There are alot of valuable tools on this site, so
be sure to check it out. 

OPTION #2 Accountability

South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools (SCAIHS)

·  930 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce, SC 29033-3320
·  Phone: (803) 454-0427
·  FAX: (803) 454-0428
·  Email: scaihs@scaihs.org
·  Website: www.scaihs.org

Services provided by SCAIHS include:

OPTION #3 Accountability Associations (Some of our favorites)

(the following association will no longer be available to homeschoolers in the York County area, *please see below)
Vine and Branches Homeschool Association

·  Phone: 843-504-8193
·  Website: www.vine-branches.org

Vine and Branches Restructuring
*Vine and Branches needs to restrict our 2007-2008 enrollment to homeschoolers
living in Horry and Georgetown counties.

Vine and Branches is a non-profit corporation governed by a board of directors.  On February 10, 2007, our board met to determine the future of the corporation.  With Melinda Tavernier’s departure, we were faced with selecting a new director and someone to cover day to day operations.  We would like to assure each member that your current homeschooling coverage will continue through the remainder of this school year.  We have an individual who will handling the new enrollment period that begins on May 1, 2007.  We are currently considering several individuals who may be willing to meet the challenges of running Vine and Branches.  If you know of someone who may be able to fill this position, please contact a board member.
Mrs. Goff (dsiple@sccoast.net)   Breaking news:  Melinda is back in SC and helping with Vine-Branches, but will not resume full responsibility for the org.  Membership is still limited by board decision to the two counties listed above! 

Palmetto Homeschool Association, Inc.

·  P.O. Box 486, Lancaster SC 29721
·  Phone: 803-285-3916
·  Email: Director@palmettoha.org
·  Website: www.palmettoha.org

PHA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that offers member homeschools freedom in choosing methods and materials, and flexibility in testing and school calendars. We also provide a periodic newsletter, legislative and State Department of Education updates, resource handbook, membership certificate, membership cards, limited curriculum counseling, Palmetto Fellows Scholarship application assistance, and an optional transcript and diploma program. 


Homeward Education Association 

·  6 Professional Court, Sumter, SC 29150
·  Phone: 803-469-4927
     Fax:    803 469-4928
·  Email: rachel@homewarded.com 
·  Website: www.homewarded.com

This is not an exhaustive list, but it is a list that is representative of YEAH members' accountability associations.  There are member restricted groups and secular based groups also available in SC.  To see a more complete listing you may go to: www.schomeeducatorsassociation.org 
or call 803-772-2330.  You may also write them at: P.O. Box 2707,  Irmo, SC 29063