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God-directed and parent-supervised homeschool education prepares students for responsible adult life by attending to their spiritual as well as intellectual and developmental needs. By challenging the student to achieve at their highest level possible, he/she will establish a firm foundation to attain their life goals. In conjunction with their families, churches and community institutions, homeschool education prepares students to become life-long learners and responsible, involved adults.

*IMPORTANT CHANGE TO REQUIREMENTS

FOR ALL STUDENTS WISHING TO RECEIVE A SVHDP DIPLOMA

There is a change to the requirements for Pennsylvania students who are above the compulsory school age (17-21 years). Students over the age of 21 are not eligible to receive the SVHDP diploma. SVHDP started the diploma program process with the State in 1999. The SVHDP submitted its standards and procedures to the PA Department of Education. SVHDP was approved and awarded its first diploma July 2000. In the 2000 diploma guide students who were above the compulsory school age were given the choice to file an affidavit with the local school district or not to file an affidavit.
However, the SVHDP Diploma guide stipulated students not filing an affidavit had to continue keeping a portfolio and have a yearly evaluation by an approved evaluator. This was all in the diploma guide sent to the PDE in July of 2000. SVHDP has continued this policy, accepted by the PDE to issue diplomas for the last 8 years.
*However in June of 2008, SVHDP and all other diploma programs in the State of PA received an email and letter from the PA Department of Education that this would no longer be permitted. Any students who turn 17 must continue filing an affidavit and keep a portfolio, even if they are in a PA approved diploma program. If you have concerns or questions about the new mandate or problems with your school district accepting an affidavit, please contact Sarah Pearce at the PA Department of Education in writing, phone, or email. Please send a copy of correspondence or email to SVHDP, at elliott8@pa.net or SVHDP 484 Pleasant View Road, Hummelstown, PA 17036.