The Complete Weekly & Monthly Lesson Planner, Organizer, Attendance Tracker, Grade Book, Curriculum Record, and Homeschool Record Keeper for Multiple Children
Evergreen Learning Press
INTRODUCTION
Homeschooling gives families something extraordinary: the freedom to shape education around the needs, abilities, interests, and pace of each child.
But that freedom comes with a challenge.
There is a lot to keep organized.
Lessons need to be planned. Curriculum needs to be tracked. Attendance needs to be recorded. Books need to be remembered. Grades and progress need a home. Field trips, activities, appointments, projects, and important dates all compete for attention.
And when you homeschool more than one child, keeping everything together can become a job of its own.
That is why this planner was created.
HOMESCHOOL PLANNER 2026–2027 is designed to give homeschool families one central place to plan the year, organize the weeks, track each child’s education, and preserve the records that matter.
Instead of requiring separate notebooks for lesson plans, attendance, grades, reading lists, curriculum, and activities, this planner brings those important pieces together into one organized system.
It is designed for families homeschooling one to four children, while remaining flexible enough to accommodate different ages, grade levels, subjects, curricula, and homeschooling styles.
Most importantly, this planner recognizes something every experienced homeschool parent eventually learns:
The plan and the actual day are not always the same thing.
Children move at different speeds. Lessons sometimes take longer than expected. A fascinating subject may deserve another day. Appointments happen. Beautiful weather invites an unexpected field trip. Sometimes everyone simply needs a break.
Your planner should work with your homeschool—not make you feel controlled by it.
For that reason, these pages provide room not only to plan what you intend to accomplish, but also to record what your family actually completes.
Use the pages you need. Adapt them to your family. Write generously. Change plans when necessary. Record victories along the way.
There is no single perfect way to homeschool.
There should, however, be a reliable place to keep it organized.
Welcome to your homeschool year.
Let’s make it a good one.
Evergreen Learning Press
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART ONE — SETTING UP YOUR HOMESCHOOL YEAR
- How to Use This Planner
- Our Homeschool at a Glance
- 2026–2027 Year-at-a-Glance
- Important Dates and Holidays
- Homeschool Year Calendar
- Student Profiles — Children 1–4
- Individual Student Goals
- Family Homeschool Goals
- Subjects and Courses
- Curriculum and Resource Planner
- Curriculum Purchase Tracker
- Annual Learning Goals
- Extracurricular Activities and Co-ops
- Field Trip Wish List
- Homeschool Resources and Contacts
PART TWO — MONTHLY & WEEKLY PLANNING
Month 1
- Monthly Calendar
- Monthly Goals and Priorities
- Curriculum and Learning Objectives
- Important Dates and Activities
- Weekly Plans
- Lessons and Assignments
- Planned vs. Completed Work
- Notes and Adjustments
- Monthly Review
Month 2
- Monthly Planning System
- Weekly Planning Pages
- Monthly Review
Month 3
- Monthly Planning System
- Weekly Planning Pages
- Monthly Review
First Quarterly Progress Review
Month 4
- Monthly Planning System
- Weekly Planning Pages
- Monthly Review
Month 5
- Monthly Planning System
- Weekly Planning Pages
- Monthly Review
Month 6
- Monthly Planning System
- Weekly Planning Pages
- Monthly Review
Second Quarterly Progress Review
Month 7
- Monthly Planning System
- Weekly Planning Pages
- Monthly Review
Month 8
- Monthly Planning System
- Weekly Planning Pages
- Monthly Review
Month 9
- Monthly Planning System
- Weekly Planning Pages
- Monthly Review
Third Quarterly Progress Review
Month 10
- Monthly Planning System
- Weekly Planning Pages
- Monthly Review
Month 11
- Monthly Planning System
- Weekly Planning Pages
- Monthly Review
Month 12
- Monthly Planning System
- Weekly Planning Pages
- Monthly Review
Final Quarterly Progress Review
PART THREE — ATTENDANCE & INSTRUCTION RECORDS
- Annual Attendance Tracker
- Monthly Attendance Records
- Instructional Day Tracker
- Instructional Hours Log
- Makeup and Catch-Up Days
- School-Day Notes
PART FOUR — STUDENT RECORDS
Student 1
- Subjects and Courses
- Curriculum Record
- Assignment and Completion Record
- Grade Record
- Reading Log
- Projects and Major Assignments
- Field Trips and Educational Experiences
- Co-ops, Clubs, Sports, and Activities
- Skills and Progress Notes
- Achievements and Milestones
Student 2
- Complete Individual Student Records
Student 3
- Complete Individual Student Records
Student 4
- Complete Individual Student Records
PART FIVE — CURRICULUM & LEARNING RECORDS
- Curriculum Tracker
- Curriculum Completed
- Books and Literature Read
- Educational Videos and Documentaries
- Online Courses and Learning Resources
- Projects and Hands-On Learning
- Field Trip Record
- Educational Activities
- Resources Worth Using Again
PART SIX — FLEXIBLE HOMESCHOOL PLANNING
- Loop Scheduling Pages
- Flexible Weekly Schedules
- Catch-Up Planning
- Lessons to Revisit
- Unfinished Work Tracker
- Changes to Our Curriculum
- What Is Working
- What Needs to Change
- Ideas for Future Learning
PART SEVEN — PROGRESS REVIEWS
- First Quarter Review
- Second Quarter Review
- Third Quarter Review
- Fourth Quarter Review
- Individual Child Progress Reviews
- Strengths and Accomplishments
- Areas for Continued Growth
- Parent Notes and Observations
PART EIGHT — END-OF-YEAR RECORDS
- Final Attendance Summary
- Final Instructional Days and Hours
- Curriculum Completed
- Final Grade Records
- Books Read
- Projects Completed
- Field Trips and Educational Experiences
- Activities and Achievements
- Student Progress Summaries
- Individual Year-End Student Records
- Our Homeschool Year in Review
- What Worked Best This Year
- What We Will Change Next Year
- Goals for the Coming Homeschool Year
PART NINE — EXTRA PLANNING & RECORD PAGES
- Extra Weekly Planning Pages
- Extra Lesson Planning Pages
- Extra Attendance Pages
- Extra Grade Records
- Extra Reading Logs
- Extra Curriculum Records
- Extra Student Record Pages
- Notes and Ideas
One homeschool year. One organized system. One place for the plans, lessons, progress, and records that matter.
PART ONE
SETTING UP YOUR HOMESCHOOL YEAR
A successful homeschool year does not require a perfect plan.
It requires a plan that fits your family.
Use this opening section to establish the basic structure of your homeschool year, identify what you want each child to accomplish, organize your curriculum and resources, and put the important information you will need throughout the year in one convenient place.
Do not feel pressured to complete every space at once. Some plans will change as the year progresses. That is normal.
This planner is designed to serve your homeschool—not control it.
1. HOW TO USE THIS PLANNER
Your homeschool is unique.
You may homeschool one child or several children. You may follow a traditional school calendar, homeschool year-round, use a four-day week, participate in a co-op, combine subjects among children, or create an entirely different schedule.
Use the pages that serve your family and adapt the system when necessary.
A SIMPLE WAY TO BEGIN
Step 1 — Set Up Your Year
Record your school-year dates, important events, holidays, breaks, and major commitments.
Step 2 — Set Up Each Student
Complete a student profile for each child and identify the major goals you hope to accomplish this year.
Step 3 — Choose Your Subjects and Curriculum
Record the subjects each child will study and the curriculum, books, programs, and resources you plan to use.
Step 4 — Plan Month by Month
Use each monthly section to identify the most important goals, lessons, activities, appointments, and events.
Step 5 — Plan Week by Week
Use the weekly pages to organize lessons and assignments while leaving room for changes.
Step 6 — Record What Actually Happened
Plans change. When they do, record what your children actually completed.
Step 7 — Keep Your Records
Throughout the year, update attendance, instructional time, grades, reading, curriculum, field trips, activities, and progress records.
Step 8 — Review and Adjust
Use the quarterly and year-end reviews to recognize progress and decide what needs to change.
REMEMBER
A planner should reduce stress—not create it.
Write in it.
Change it.
Cross things out.
Move lessons.
Take unexpected days off.
Add unexpected learning.
Your homeschool is allowed to be flexible.
2. OUR HOMESCHOOL AT A GLANCE
OUR HOMESCHOOL
Homeschool / Family Name:
School Year:
First Day of School:
Planned Last Day of School:
Primary Homeschool Parent / Teacher:
Additional Parent / Teacher:
Number of Students:
OUR STUDENTS
Student 1
Name: ______________________________________________________
Age: _____________________ Grade / Level: _____________________
Student 2
Name: ______________________________________________________
Age: _____________________ Grade / Level: _____________________
Student 3
Name: ______________________________________________________
Age: _____________________ Grade / Level: _____________________
Student 4
Name: ______________________________________________________
Age: _____________________ Grade / Level: _____________________
OUR HOMESCHOOL APPROACH
What does homeschooling look like for our family?
OUR NORMAL SCHOOL WEEK
Days We Usually Homeschool:
☐ Monday
☐ Tuesday
☐ Wednesday
☐ Thursday
☐ Friday
☐ Saturday
☐ Sunday
Typical Starting Time: _______________________________________
Typical Finishing Time: ______________________________________
Co-op / Group Days: __________________________________________
Regular Activity Days: _______________________________________
3. OUR VISION FOR THIS HOMESCHOOL YEAR
Before planning individual lessons, take a moment to think about the year as a whole.
WHAT MATTERS MOST TO OUR FAMILY THIS YEAR?
WHAT DO WE WANT OUR CHILDREN TO REMEMBER ABOUT THIS YEAR?
THREE BIG PRIORITIES FOR OUR HOMESCHOOL
1.
2.
3.
WHAT WOULD MAKE THIS YEAR FEEL SUCCESSFUL?
4. 2026–2027 YEAR AT A GLANCE
Use this page to see the major structure of your homeschool year.
JULY 2026
Major Dates / Plans:
AUGUST 2026
Major Dates / Plans:
SEPTEMBER 2026
Major Dates / Plans:
OCTOBER 2026
Major Dates / Plans:
NOVEMBER 2026
Major Dates / Plans:
DECEMBER 2026
Major Dates / Plans:
JANUARY 2027
Major Dates / Plans:
FEBRUARY 2027
Major Dates / Plans:
MARCH 2027
Major Dates / Plans:
APRIL 2027
Major Dates / Plans:
MAY 2027
Major Dates / Plans:
JUNE 2027
Major Dates / Plans:
5. IMPORTANT DATES & HOLIDAYS
IMPORTANT FAMILY DATES
HOLIDAYS
PLANNED SCHOOL BREAKS
VACATIONS
CO-OP / GROUP EVENTS
TESTING / EVALUATION DATES
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
6. HOMESCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
FIRST QUARTER
Beginning Date: ______________________________________________
Ending Date: _________________________________________________
Planned Instructional Days: __________________________________
Planned Breaks:
Important Events:
SECOND QUARTER
Beginning Date: ______________________________________________
Ending Date: _________________________________________________
Planned Instructional Days: __________________________________
Planned Breaks:
Important Events:
THIRD QUARTER
Beginning Date: ______________________________________________
Ending Date: _________________________________________________
Planned Instructional Days: __________________________________
Planned Breaks:
Important Events:
FOURTH QUARTER
Beginning Date: ______________________________________________
Ending Date: _________________________________________________
Planned Instructional Days: __________________________________
Planned Breaks:
Important Events:
7. STUDENT PROFILE — STUDENT 1
Student Name:
Age: _____________________
Grade / Learning Level: _______________________________________
Birthday: ____________________________________________________
THIS CHILD’S STRENGTHS
INTERESTS
FAVORITE WAYS TO LEARN
☐ Reading
☐ Listening
☐ Writing
☐ Discussion
☐ Hands-On Activities
☐ Visual Learning
☐ Projects
☐ Videos
☐ Independent Study
☐ Learning Together
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
SUBJECTS THIS YEAR
AREAS OF CONFIDENCE
AREAS THAT MAY NEED EXTRA ATTENTION
SPECIAL INTERESTS TO ENCOURAGE
WHAT I WANT TO REMEMBER ABOUT THIS CHILD THIS YEAR
8. STUDENT PROFILE — STUDENT 2
Student Name:
Age: _____________________
Grade / Learning Level: _______________________________________
Birthday: ____________________________________________________
THIS CHILD’S STRENGTHS
INTERESTS
FAVORITE WAYS TO LEARN
☐ Reading
☐ Listening
☐ Writing
☐ Discussion
☐ Hands-On Activities
☐ Visual Learning
☐ Projects
☐ Videos
☐ Independent Study
☐ Learning Together
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
SUBJECTS THIS YEAR
AREAS OF CONFIDENCE
AREAS THAT MAY NEED EXTRA ATTENTION
SPECIAL INTERESTS TO ENCOURAGE
WHAT I WANT TO REMEMBER ABOUT THIS CHILD THIS YEAR
9. STUDENT PROFILE — STUDENT 3
Student Name:
Age: _____________________
Grade / Learning Level: _______________________________________
Birthday: ____________________________________________________
THIS CHILD’S STRENGTHS
INTERESTS
FAVORITE WAYS TO LEARN
☐ Reading
☐ Listening
☐ Writing
☐ Discussion
☐ Hands-On Activities
☐ Visual Learning
☐ Projects
☐ Videos
☐ Independent Study
☐ Learning Together
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
SUBJECTS THIS YEAR
AREAS OF CONFIDENCE
AREAS THAT MAY NEED EXTRA ATTENTION
SPECIAL INTERESTS TO ENCOURAGE
WHAT I WANT TO REMEMBER ABOUT THIS CHILD THIS YEAR
10. STUDENT PROFILE — STUDENT 4
Student Name:
Age: _____________________
Grade / Learning Level: _______________________________________
Birthday: ____________________________________________________
THIS CHILD’S STRENGTHS
INTERESTS
FAVORITE WAYS TO LEARN
☐ Reading
☐ Listening
☐ Writing
☐ Discussion
☐ Hands-On Activities
☐ Visual Learning
☐ Projects
☐ Videos
☐ Independent Study
☐ Learning Together
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
SUBJECTS THIS YEAR
AREAS OF CONFIDENCE
AREAS THAT MAY NEED EXTRA ATTENTION
SPECIAL INTERESTS TO ENCOURAGE
WHAT I WANT TO REMEMBER ABOUT THIS CHILD THIS YEAR
11. INDIVIDUAL STUDENT GOALS
STUDENT 1
Name: _______________________________________________________
ACADEMIC GOALS
PERSONAL / LIFE-SKILL GOALS
READING GOAL
SPECIAL PROJECT OR INTEREST GOAL
HOW WE WILL RECOGNIZE PROGRESS
STUDENT 2
Name: _______________________________________________________
ACADEMIC GOALS
PERSONAL / LIFE-SKILL GOALS
READING GOAL
SPECIAL PROJECT OR INTEREST GOAL
HOW WE WILL RECOGNIZE PROGRESS
STUDENT 3
Name: _______________________________________________________
ACADEMIC GOALS
PERSONAL / LIFE-SKILL GOALS
READING GOAL
SPECIAL PROJECT OR INTEREST GOAL
HOW WE WILL RECOGNIZE PROGRESS
STUDENT 4
Name: _______________________________________________________
ACADEMIC GOALS
PERSONAL / LIFE-SKILL GOALS
READING GOAL
SPECIAL PROJECT OR INTEREST GOAL
HOW WE WILL RECOGNIZE PROGRESS
12. FAMILY HOMESCHOOL GOALS
ACADEMIC GOALS
FAMILY GOALS
CHARACTER / LIFE-SKILL GOALS
EXPERIENCES WE WANT TO HAVE TOGETHER
HABITS WE WANT TO BUILD
SOMETHING NEW WE WANT TO TRY
13. SUBJECTS & COURSES
Use this section to see each child’s academic year at a glance.
STUDENT 1
Name: _______________________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Additional Subjects:
STUDENT 2
Name: _______________________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Additional Subjects:
STUDENT 3
Name: _______________________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Additional Subjects:
STUDENT 4
Name: _______________________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
Curriculum / Resource: ________________________________________
Additional Subjects:
14. CURRICULUM & RESOURCE PLANNER
Use additional copies of this page as needed.
Student: _____________________________________________________
Subject: _____________________________________________________
Curriculum / Program / Book:
Publisher / Provider:
Level:
Major Materials Needed:
Number of Lessons / Units:
Target Completion Date:
HOW WE PLAN TO USE IT
☐ Complete in Order
☐ Use Selected Lessons
☐ Combine with Other Resources
☐ Use as a Reference
☐ Independent Study
☐ Family / Group Study
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
NOTES
15. CURRICULUM PURCHASE TRACKER
Item / Curriculum: ____________________________________________
Student / Subject: ____________________________________________
Where Purchased: _____________________________________________
Date: ______________________ Cost: _____________________________
☐ Ordered
☐ Received
☐ Ready to Use
Item / Curriculum: ____________________________________________
Student / Subject: ____________________________________________
Where Purchased: _____________________________________________
Date: ______________________ Cost: _____________________________
☐ Ordered
☐ Received
☐ Ready to Use
Item / Curriculum: ____________________________________________
Student / Subject: ____________________________________________
Where Purchased: _____________________________________________
Date: ______________________ Cost: _____________________________
☐ Ordered
☐ Received
☐ Ready to Use
Item / Curriculum: ____________________________________________
Student / Subject: ____________________________________________
Where Purchased: _____________________________________________
Date: ______________________ Cost: _____________________________
☐ Ordered
☐ Received
☐ Ready to Use
TOTAL PLANNED CURRICULUM BUDGET
$___________________________________________________________
TOTAL SPENT
$___________________________________________________________
STILL NEEDED
16. ANNUAL LEARNING GOALS
LANGUAGE ARTS / READING
WRITING
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
HISTORY / SOCIAL STUDIES
ART / MUSIC
PHYSICAL EDUCATION / HEALTH
LIFE SKILLS
ELECTIVES / SPECIAL INTERESTS
OTHER LEARNING GOALS
17. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & CO-OPS
Activity / Group:
Child / Children:
Day / Time:
Location:
Contact:
Important Dates:
Notes:
Activity / Group:
Child / Children:
Day / Time:
Location:
Contact:
Important Dates:
Notes:
Activity / Group:
Child / Children:
Day / Time:
Location:
Contact:
Important Dates:
Notes:
18. FIELD TRIP WISH LIST
PLACES WE WOULD LIKE TO VISIT
1. _______________________________________________________
What We Could Learn:
2. _______________________________________________________
What We Could Learn:
3. _______________________________________________________
What We Could Learn:
4. _______________________________________________________
What We Could Learn:
5. _______________________________________________________
What We Could Learn:
6. _______________________________________________________
What We Could Learn:
7. _______________________________________________________
What We Could Learn:
8. _______________________________________________________
What We Could Learn:
SPECIAL TRIPS WE DEFINITELY WANT TO TAKE
19. HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES & CONTACTS
HOMESCHOOL GROUP / CO-OP
Name:
Contact:
Phone / Email:
Website / Information:
LIBRARY
Name / Branch:
Contact / Hours:
Notes:
TUTOR / INSTRUCTOR
Name:
Subject:
Contact:
ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCES
Resource:
Website / Login Notes:
Purpose:
Resource:
Website / Login Notes:
Purpose:
OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACTS
20. OUR HOMESCHOOL ROUTINE
A routine provides structure without requiring every day to look exactly the same.
MORNING ROUTINE
CORE LESSON TIME
AFTERNOON ROUTINE
INDEPENDENT WORK
FAMILY / GROUP LEARNING
READING TIME
OUTSIDE / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
FLEX TIME
21. OUR IDEAL WEEK
MONDAY
Main Focus:
Activities / Commitments:
TUESDAY
Main Focus:
Activities / Commitments:
WEDNESDAY
Main Focus:
Activities / Commitments:
THURSDAY
Main Focus:
Activities / Commitments:
FRIDAY
Main Focus:
Activities / Commitments:
SATURDAY / SUNDAY
Optional Learning / Activities:
22. BEFORE WE BEGIN
WHAT ARE WE MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS YEAR?
WHAT COULD MAKE THIS YEAR DIFFICULT?
HOW CAN WE MAKE OUR HOMESCHOOL EASIER TO MANAGE?
WHAT DO WE WANT MORE OF THIS YEAR?
WHAT DO WE WANT LESS OF THIS YEAR?
ONE THING WE WILL REMEMBER WHEN THE PLAN CHANGES
OUR HOMESCHOOL YEAR BEGINS
The curriculum is chosen.
The goals are taking shape.
The calendar is ready.
But the most important part of homeschooling cannot be written into a planner before the year begins.
It will happen in ordinary days.
It will happen when a difficult lesson finally makes sense.
It will happen in conversations you never planned, books you did not expect to discover, questions that lead somewhere interesting, field trips that become favorite memories, and moments when you realize just how much your children have grown.
Use this planner to organize those days.
But leave enough room for those days to surprise you.
You are ready to begin.
PART TWO
MONTHLY & WEEKLY HOMESCHOOL PLANNING
This is where your homeschool year begins to take shape one month and one week at a time.
Use the monthly pages to see the bigger picture.
Use the weekly pages to turn that picture into lessons, assignments, activities, and experiences.
And remember: a homeschool plan is allowed to change.
There is space throughout this section to record both what you planned and what your family actually completed.
JULY 2026
MONTHLY OVERVIEW
OUR TOP PRIORITIES THIS MONTH
1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________
IMPORTANT DATES
APPOINTMENTS & COMMITMENTS
CO-OP / GROUP ACTIVITIES
FIELD TRIPS & EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
BOOKS WE PLAN TO READ
PROJECTS & HANDS-ON LEARNING
THINGS WE DON’T WANT TO FORGET
JULY 2026 MONTHLY CALENDAR
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
MONTHLY NOTES
JULY LEARNING GOALS
STUDENT 1
Name: _______________________________________________________
Main Academic Goal:
Reading / Language Arts:
Math:
Science:
History / Social Studies:
Other Subjects:
Personal / Life-Skill Goal:
STUDENT 2
Name: _______________________________________________________
Main Academic Goal:
Reading / Language Arts:
Math:
Science:
History / Social Studies:
Other Subjects:
Personal / Life-Skill Goal:
STUDENT 3
Name: _______________________________________________________
Main Academic Goal:
Reading / Language Arts:
Math:
Science:
History / Social Studies:
Other Subjects:
Personal / Life-Skill Goal:
STUDENT 4
Name: _______________________________________________________
Main Academic Goal:
Reading / Language Arts:
Math:
Science:
History / Social Studies:
Other Subjects:
Personal / Life-Skill Goal:
JULY CURRICULUM & PACING
Use this page to decide where you hope to be by the end of the month.
STUDENT 1
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Notes:
STUDENT 2
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Notes:
STUDENT 3
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Notes:
STUDENT 4
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Subject: __________________ Target Lessons / Units: ______________
Notes:
WEEK 1
Dates: __________________________ to __________________________
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
TOP THREE PRIORITIES
IMPORTANT DATES / APPOINTMENTS
CO-OP / ACTIVITIES / FIELD TRIPS
FAMILY LEARNING
What will we learn together?
BOOKS / READ-ALOUDS
SUPPLIES OR MATERIALS NEEDED
DON’T FORGET
WEEK 1 — STUDENT 1
Name: _______________________________________________________
MONDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
TUESDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
WEDNESDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
THURSDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
FRIDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
THIS WEEK’S PROGRESS
MOVE TO NEXT WEEK
WEEK 1 — STUDENT 2
Name: _______________________________________________________
MONDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
TUESDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
WEDNESDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
THURSDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
FRIDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
THIS WEEK’S PROGRESS
MOVE TO NEXT WEEK
WEEK 1 — STUDENT 3
Name: _______________________________________________________
MONDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
TUESDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
WEDNESDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
THURSDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
FRIDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
THIS WEEK’S PROGRESS
MOVE TO NEXT WEEK
WEEK 1 — STUDENT 4
Name: _______________________________________________________
MONDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
TUESDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
WEDNESDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
THURSDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
FRIDAY
Subject / Lesson:
Assignment / Activity:
Completed / Notes:
THIS WEEK’S PROGRESS
MOVE TO NEXT WEEK
WEEK 1 — WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED?
Plans are useful.
Records are valuable.
Use this page to capture learning that may not have appeared on the original lesson plan.
LESSONS COMPLETED
LESSONS NOT COMPLETED
WHY DID OUR PLAN CHANGE?
☐ Child needed additional practice
☐ Child moved ahead faster than expected
☐ Appointment
☐ Illness
☐ Family commitment
☐ Field trip
☐ Unexpected learning opportunity
☐ Needed a break
☐ Curriculum adjustment
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
UNEXPECTED LEARNING
What did our children learn that wasn’t on the schedule?
SOMETHING THAT WORKED WELL
SOMETHING WE SHOULD CHANGE
SOMETHING WORTH REMEMBERING
WEEK 2
Dates: __________________________ to __________________________
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
TOP THREE PRIORITIES
IMPORTANT DATES / APPOINTMENTS
CO-OP / ACTIVITIES / FIELD TRIPS
FAMILY LEARNING
BOOKS / READ-ALOUDS
SUPPLIES OR MATERIALS NEEDED
DON’T FORGET
WEEK 2 — STUDENT 1
Name: _______________________________________________________
Monday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Tuesday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Wednesday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Thursday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Friday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Progress / Notes:
Move to Next Week:
WEEK 2 — STUDENT 2
Name: _______________________________________________________
Monday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Tuesday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Wednesday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Thursday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Friday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Progress / Notes:
Move to Next Week:
WEEK 2 — STUDENT 3
Name: _______________________________________________________
Monday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Tuesday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Wednesday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Thursday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Friday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Progress / Notes:
Move to Next Week:
WEEK 2 — STUDENT 4
Name: _______________________________________________________
Monday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Tuesday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Wednesday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Thursday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Friday — Lessons / Assignments / Completed:
Progress / Notes:
Move to Next Week:
WEEK 3
Dates: __________________________ to __________________________
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Top Priorities:
Appointments / Important Dates:
Activities / Field Trips / Co-op:
Family Learning:
Books / Read-Alouds:
Materials Needed:
Notes:
WEEK 3 — STUDENT 1
Name: _______________________________________________________
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Progress / Notes:
Move Forward:
WEEK 3 — STUDENT 2
Name: _______________________________________________________
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Progress / Notes:
Move Forward:
WEEK 3 — STUDENT 3
Name: _______________________________________________________
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Progress / Notes:
Move Forward:
WEEK 3 — STUDENT 4
Name: _______________________________________________________
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Progress / Notes:
Move Forward:
WEEK 4
Dates: __________________________ to __________________________
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Top Priorities:
Important Dates:
Activities / Field Trips:
Family Learning:
Books:
Materials Needed:
Notes:
WEEK 4 — STUDENT 1
Name: _______________________________________________________
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Progress / Notes:
WEEK 4 — STUDENT 2
Name: _______________________________________________________
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Progress / Notes:
WEEK 4 — STUDENT 3
Name: _______________________________________________________
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Progress / Notes:
WEEK 4 — STUDENT 4
Name: _______________________________________________________
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Progress / Notes:
WEEK 5 — WHEN NEEDED
Not every month needs a fifth full homeschool week.
Use this section whenever the calendar requires it—or use it as a catch-up, project, field-trip, assessment, or flexible-learning week.
Dates: __________________________ to __________________________
THIS WEEK’S PURPOSE
☐ Regular Lessons
☐ Catch-Up Week
☐ Project Week
☐ Field-Trip Week
☐ Assessment / Review
☐ Holiday Schedule
☐ Flexible Learning
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
STUDENT 1
STUDENT 2
STUDENT 3
STUDENT 4
FAMILY LEARNING / ACTIVITIES
NOTES
JULY MONTH-END REVIEW
Before moving into the next month, take a few minutes to look at what actually happened.
WHAT WENT WELL?
WHAT WAS MORE DIFFICULT THAN EXPECTED?
WHAT DID WE COMPLETE?
WHAT NEEDS TO MOVE INTO NEXT MONTH?
DID ANY CHILD NEED MORE TIME IN A SUBJECT?
DID ANY CHILD MOVE FASTER THAN EXPECTED?
CURRICULUM THAT IS WORKING WELL
CURRICULUM WE MAY NEED TO ADJUST
FAVORITE BOOK / LESSON / PROJECT
FAVORITE MEMORY
SOMETHING NEW WE DISCOVERED
WHAT WILL WE CHANGE NEXT MONTH?
AUGUST 2026
MONTHLY OVERVIEW
Top Priorities:
Important Dates:
Appointments:
Co-op / Activities:
Field Trips:
Books:
Projects:
Notes:
AUGUST LEARNING GOALS
STUDENT 1
STUDENT 2
STUDENT 3
STUDENT 4
FAMILY LEARNING GOAL
AUGUST WEEKLY PLANNING
Repeat the complete weekly planning system for each calendar week:
Weekly At-a-Glance
Student 1 Weekly Lesson Plan
Student 2 Weekly Lesson Plan
Student 3 Weekly Lesson Plan
Student 4 Weekly Lesson Plan
What Actually Happened?
Move Forward / Catch-Up
At the end of August, complete the Monthly Review.
SEPTEMBER 2026
Repeat the complete Monthly Overview, Learning Goals, Curriculum & Pacing, Weekly Planning, What Actually Happened, and Month-End Review system.
FIRST QUARTER PROGRESS REVIEW
After approximately 13 weeks of homeschooling, pause and evaluate the first quarter.
OUR HOMESCHOOL
WHAT IS WORKING BEST?
WHAT IS CAUSING THE MOST STRESS?
WHAT SHOULD WE KEEP DOING?
WHAT SHOULD WE STOP OR CHANGE?
DOES OUR WEEKLY SCHEDULE STILL WORK?
☐ Yes
☐ Mostly
☐ Needs Adjustment
Changes:
STUDENT 1 — FIRST QUARTER REVIEW
Name: _______________________________________________________
Strongest Subject:
Greatest Progress:
Area Needing Attention:
Favorite Learning Experience:
Curriculum Working Well:
Curriculum Needing Adjustment:
Goal for Next Quarter:
Parent Notes:
STUDENT 2 — FIRST QUARTER REVIEW
Name: _______________________________________________________
Strongest Subject:
Greatest Progress:
Area Needing Attention:
Favorite Learning Experience:
Curriculum Working Well:
Curriculum Needing Adjustment:
Goal for Next Quarter:
Parent Notes:
STUDENT 3 — FIRST QUARTER REVIEW
Name: _______________________________________________________
Strongest Subject:
Greatest Progress:
Area Needing Attention:
Favorite Learning Experience:
Curriculum Working Well:
Curriculum Needing Adjustment:
Goal for Next Quarter:
Parent Notes:
STUDENT 4 — FIRST QUARTER REVIEW
Name: _______________________________________________________
Strongest Subject:
Greatest Progress:
Area Needing Attention:
Favorite Learning Experience:
Curriculum Working Well:
Curriculum Needing Adjustment:
Goal for Next Quarter:
Parent Notes:
OCTOBER 2026
Repeat the complete monthly and weekly planning system.
NOVEMBER 2026
Repeat the complete monthly and weekly planning system.
DECEMBER 2026
Repeat the complete monthly and weekly planning system.
SECOND QUARTER PROGRESS REVIEW
Complete a family homeschool review and an individual progress review for each student.
Record:
- Academic progress
- Strengths
- Areas needing additional attention
- Curriculum effectiveness
- Reading progress
- Projects and accomplishments
- Schedule adjustments
- Goals for the next quarter
JANUARY 2027
Repeat the complete monthly and weekly planning system.
FEBRUARY 2027
Repeat the complete monthly and weekly planning system.
MARCH 2027
Repeat the complete monthly and weekly planning system.
THIRD QUARTER PROGRESS REVIEW
Complete a family homeschool review and an individual progress review for each student.
Pay particular attention to:
- Curriculum remaining
- Subjects that are ahead of schedule
- Subjects that need additional time
- Year-end requirements
- Reading goals
- Projects still to complete
- Records that need updating
- Changes needed for the final quarter
APRIL 2027
Repeat the complete monthly and weekly planning system.
MAY 2027
Repeat the complete monthly and weekly planning system.
JUNE 2027
Repeat the complete monthly and weekly planning system.
FINAL QUARTER PROGRESS REVIEW
LOOKING BACK
WHAT DID OUR FAMILY ACCOMPLISH?
WHAT ARE WE MOST PROUD OF?
WHAT SURPRISED US?
WHICH CURRICULUM WORKED BEST?
WHICH RESOURCES WOULD WE NOT USE AGAIN?
WHAT SHOULD WE DO DIFFERENTLY NEXT YEAR?
WHAT SHOULD WE DEFINITELY KEEP?
STUDENT 1 — FINAL QUARTER SNAPSHOT
Name: _______________________________________________________
Greatest Academic Growth:
Favorite Subject:
Biggest Challenge Overcome:
Favorite Book:
Favorite Project:
Favorite Field Trip / Experience:
Something New Learned:
Something Worth Celebrating:
STUDENT 2 — FINAL QUARTER SNAPSHOT
Name: _______________________________________________________
Greatest Academic Growth:
Favorite Subject:
Biggest Challenge Overcome:
Favorite Book:
Favorite Project:
Favorite Field Trip / Experience:
Something New Learned:
Something Worth Celebrating:
STUDENT 3 — FINAL QUARTER SNAPSHOT
Name: _______________________________________________________
Greatest Academic Growth:
Favorite Subject:
Biggest Challenge Overcome:
Favorite Book:
Favorite Project:
Favorite Field Trip / Experience:
Something New Learned:
Something Worth Celebrating:
STUDENT 4 — FINAL QUARTER SNAPSHOT
Name: _______________________________________________________
Greatest Academic Growth:
Favorite Subject:
Biggest Challenge Overcome:
Favorite Book:
Favorite Project:
Favorite Field Trip / Experience:
Something New Learned:
Something Worth Celebrating:
THE PLAN IS A GUIDE — THE LEARNING IS THE GOAL
Some weeks will go exactly as planned.
Others will not.
Both can be successful homeschool weeks.
The purpose of these pages is not to prove that every box was checked or every lesson happened on the day originally assigned.
The purpose is to help you know where your children are going, recognize where they have been, and preserve a useful record of the learning that happened along the way.
Plan generously.
Record accurately.
Adjust freely.
And keep moving forward.
PART THREE
ATTENDANCE & INSTRUCTION RECORDS
Homeschool families often need more than lesson plans.
They need records.
Some families track attendance because of state requirements. Others track instructional days or hours. Some simply want a reliable record showing when school took place and what kind of learning happened.
This section gives you one central place to keep those records throughout the year.
Use only the pages that apply to your homeschool.
23. ANNUAL ATTENDANCE OVERVIEW
Student Name: _______________________________________________
School Year: _________________________________________________
ATTENDANCE KEY
P = Present
A = Absent
H = Holiday
B = Break
F = Field Trip
C = Co-op / Group Learning
M = Makeup Day
O = Other Educational Day
JULY
1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ 5 ____ 6 ____ 7 ____
8 ____ 9 ____ 10 ____ 11 ____ 12 ____ 13 ____ 14 ____
15 ____ 16 ____ 17 ____ 18 ____ 19 ____ 20 ____ 21 ____
22 ____ 23 ____ 24 ____ 25 ____ 26 ____ 27 ____ 28 ____
29 ____ 30 ____ 31 ____
Days Present: __________
Educational Days: __________
Absences: __________
AUGUST
1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ 5 ____ 6 ____ 7 ____
8 ____ 9 ____ 10 ____ 11 ____ 12 ____ 13 ____ 14 ____
15 ____ 16 ____ 17 ____ 18 ____ 19 ____ 20 ____ 21 ____
22 ____ 23 ____ 24 ____ 25 ____ 26 ____ 27 ____ 28 ____
29 ____ 30 ____ 31 ____
Days Present: __________
Educational Days: __________
Absences: __________
SEPTEMBER
1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ 5 ____ 6 ____ 7 ____
8 ____ 9 ____ 10 ____ 11 ____ 12 ____ 13 ____ 14 ____
15 ____ 16 ____ 17 ____ 18 ____ 19 ____ 20 ____ 21 ____
22 ____ 23 ____ 24 ____ 25 ____ 26 ____ 27 ____ 28 ____
29 ____ 30 ____
Days Present: __________
Educational Days: __________
Absences: __________
OCTOBER
1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ 5 ____ 6 ____ 7 ____
8 ____ 9 ____ 10 ____ 11 ____ 12 ____ 13 ____ 14 ____
15 ____ 16 ____ 17 ____ 18 ____ 19 ____ 20 ____ 21 ____
22 ____ 23 ____ 24 ____ 25 ____ 26 ____ 27 ____ 28 ____
29 ____ 30 ____ 31 ____
Days Present: __________
Educational Days: __________
Absences: __________
NOVEMBER
1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ 5 ____ 6 ____ 7 ____
8 ____ 9 ____ 10 ____ 11 ____ 12 ____ 13 ____ 14 ____
15 ____ 16 ____ 17 ____ 18 ____ 19 ____ 20 ____ 21 ____
22 ____ 23 ____ 24 ____ 25 ____ 26 ____ 27 ____ 28 ____
29 ____ 30 ____
Days Present: __________
Educational Days: __________
Absences: __________
DECEMBER
1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ 5 ____ 6 ____ 7 ____
8 ____ 9 ____ 10 ____ 11 ____ 12 ____ 13 ____ 14 ____
15 ____ 16 ____ 17 ____ 18 ____ 19 ____ 20 ____ 21 ____
22 ____ 23 ____ 24 ____ 25 ____ 26 ____ 27 ____ 28 ____
29 ____ 30 ____ 31 ____
Days Present: __________
Educational Days: __________
Absences: __________
JANUARY
1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ 5 ____ 6 ____ 7 ____
8 ____ 9 ____ 10 ____ 11 ____ 12 ____ 13 ____ 14 ____
15 ____ 16 ____ 17 ____ 18 ____ 19 ____ 20 ____ 21 ____
22 ____ 23 ____ 24 ____ 25 ____ 26 ____ 27 ____ 28 ____
29 ____ 30 ____ 31 ____
Days Present: __________
Educational Days: __________
Absences: __________
FEBRUARY
1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ 5 ____ 6 ____ 7 ____
8 ____ 9 ____ 10 ____ 11 ____ 12 ____ 13 ____ 14 ____
15 ____ 16 ____ 17 ____ 18 ____ 19 ____ 20 ____ 21 ____
22 ____ 23 ____ 24 ____ 25 ____ 26 ____ 27 ____ 28 ____
Days Present: __________
Educational Days: __________
Absences: __________
MARCH
1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ 5 ____ 6 ____ 7 ____
8 ____ 9 ____ 10 ____ 11 ____ 12 ____ 13 ____ 14 ____
15 ____ 16 ____ 17 ____ 18 ____ 19 ____ 20 ____ 21 ____
22 ____ 23 ____ 24 ____ 25 ____ 26 ____ 27 ____ 28 ____
29 ____ 30 ____ 31 ____
Days Present: __________
Educational Days: __________
Absences: __________
APRIL
1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ 5 ____ 6 ____ 7 ____
8 ____ 9 ____ 10 ____ 11 ____ 12 ____ 13 ____ 14 ____
15 ____ 16 ____ 17 ____ 18 ____ 19 ____ 20 ____ 21 ____
22 ____ 23 ____ 24 ____ 25 ____ 26 ____ 27 ____ 28 ____
29 ____ 30 ____
Days Present: __________
Educational Days: __________
Absences: __________
MAY
1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ 5 ____ 6 ____ 7 ____
8 ____ 9 ____ 10 ____ 11 ____ 12 ____ 13 ____ 14 ____
15 ____ 16 ____ 17 ____ 18 ____ 19 ____ 20 ____ 21 ____
22 ____ 23 ____ 24 ____ 25 ____ 26 ____ 27 ____ 28 ____
29 ____ 30 ____ 31 ____
Days Present: __________
Educational Days: __________
Absences: __________
JUNE
1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ 5 ____ 6 ____ 7 ____
8 ____ 9 ____ 10 ____ 11 ____ 12 ____ 13 ____ 14 ____
15 ____ 16 ____ 17 ____ 18 ____ 19 ____ 20 ____ 21 ____
22 ____ 23 ____ 24 ____ 25 ____ 26 ____ 27 ____ 28 ____
29 ____ 30 ____
Days Present: __________
Educational Days: __________
Absences: __________
24. MONTHLY ATTENDANCE RECORD
Use one copy of this page for each month and each student as needed.
Student Name: _______________________________________________
Month: ______________________________________________________
WEEK 1
Monday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Tuesday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Wednesday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Thursday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Friday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Saturday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Sunday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
WEEK 2
Monday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Tuesday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Wednesday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Thursday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Friday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Saturday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Sunday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
WEEK 3
Monday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Tuesday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Wednesday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Thursday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Friday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Saturday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Sunday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
WEEK 4
Monday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Tuesday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Wednesday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Thursday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Friday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Saturday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Sunday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
WEEK 5
Monday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Tuesday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Wednesday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Thursday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Friday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Saturday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
Sunday: ☐ Present ☐ Absent ☐ Educational Activity
MONTHLY TOTALS
Total Instructional Days: ____________________________________
Total Educational Activity Days: ______________________________
Total Absences: ______________________________________________
Notes:
25. FAMILY ATTENDANCE TRACKER
For families who homeschool multiple children together, this page provides a quick family view.
Month: ______________________________________________________
| Date | Student 1 | Student 2 | Student 3 | Student 4 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
26. INSTRUCTIONAL DAY TRACKER
Student Name: _______________________________________________
School Year: _________________________________________________
Use this page to record each instructional day completed.
| Day # | Date | Subjects / Learning Completed | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 2 | ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 3 | ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 4 | ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 5 | ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 6 | ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 7 | ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 8 | ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 9 | ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 10 | ____ | _________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 11 | ____ | _________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 12 | ____ | _________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 13 | ____ | _________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 14 | ____ | _________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 15 | ____ | _________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 16 | ____ | _________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 17 | ____ | _________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 18 | ____ | _________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 19 | ____ | _________________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 20 | ____ | _________________________ | ____ | __________ |
TOTAL DAYS ON THIS PAGE
TOTAL HOURS ON THIS PAGE
Use additional copies as needed.
27. INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS LOG
Student Name: _______________________________________________
Month: ______________________________________________________
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Total Hours | Subjects / Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________________ |
MONTHLY TOTAL HOURS
NOTES
28. WEEKLY INSTRUCTION SUMMARY
Week Number: _________________________________________________
Dates: __________________________ to __________________________
STUDENT 1
Name: _______________________________________________________
Days Completed: ______________________________________________
Approximate Instructional Hours: ______________________________
Subjects Covered:
Major Work Completed:
STUDENT 2
Name: _______________________________________________________
Days Completed: ______________________________________________
Approximate Instructional Hours: ______________________________
Subjects Covered:
Major Work Completed:
STUDENT 3
Name: _______________________________________________________
Days Completed: ______________________________________________
Approximate Instructional Hours: ______________________________
Subjects Covered:
Major Work Completed:
STUDENT 4
Name: _______________________________________________________
Days Completed: ______________________________________________
Approximate Instructional Hours: ______________________________
Subjects Covered:
Major Work Completed:
29. MAKEUP & CATCH-UP DAY RECORD
Not every unfinished lesson needs to become a problem.
Use this page to organize work that needs additional time.
STUDENT
SUBJECT
ORIGINAL LESSON / ASSIGNMENT
WHY IT WAS NOT COMPLETED
☐ Needed More Time
☐ Illness
☐ Appointment
☐ Family Schedule
☐ Curriculum Difficulty
☐ Child Needed Additional Help
☐ Activity / Field Trip
☐ Changed Lesson Plan
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
NEW TARGET DATE
COMPLETED DATE
NOTES
30. MISSED DAYS & ABSENCE RECORD
Student Name: _______________________________________________
| Date | Reason | Work Missed | Makeup Needed? | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ☐ Yes ☐ No | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ☐ Yes ☐ No | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ☐ Yes ☐ No | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ☐ Yes ☐ No | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ☐ Yes ☐ No | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ☐ Yes ☐ No | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ☐ Yes ☐ No | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ☐ Yes ☐ No | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ☐ Yes ☐ No | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ☐ Yes ☐ No | ____ |
Notes:
31. FIELD TRIP AS AN INSTRUCTIONAL DAY
Date: _______________________________________________________
Student / Students:
Destination:
SUBJECT AREAS
☐ History
☐ Science
☐ Art
☐ Music
☐ Geography
☐ Government / Civics
☐ Literature
☐ Career Exploration
☐ Nature Study
☐ Physical Education
☐ Life Skills
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
WHAT WE LEARNED
ACTIVITIES COMPLETED
BOOKS / RESOURCES CONNECTED TO THIS TRIP
INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS
NOTES / FAVORITE MOMENTS
32. CO-OP & GROUP LEARNING RECORD
Student Name: _______________________________________________
Co-op / Group: _______________________________________________
Teacher / Leader: ____________________________________________
Subject / Course: _____________________________________________
| Date | Topic / Lesson | Hours | Assignment / Activity | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | ____ |
NOTES
33. INDEPENDENT LEARNING RECORD
Not all learning happens during a scheduled lesson.
Use this page to record meaningful independent work.
Student Name: _______________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________________
TYPE OF LEARNING
☐ Independent Reading
☐ Research
☐ Educational Video
☐ Online Course
☐ Project
☐ Art / Music
☐ Coding / Technology
☐ Building / Making
☐ Nature Study
☐ Life Skill
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
WHAT DID THE STUDENT WORK ON?
WHAT WAS LEARNED?
TIME SPENT
RESOURCE USED
NOTES
34. LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTION RECORD
Homeschooling includes much more than textbooks.
Student Name: _______________________________________________
| Date | Life Skill | Instruction / Practice | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
Possible life skills include:
Cooking
Budgeting
Cleaning
Laundry
Gardening
Home Maintenance
Shopping
Time Management
Organization
Communication
First Aid
Pet Care
Vehicle Basics
Community Service
Other Practical Skills
35. PHYSICAL EDUCATION & ACTIVITY LOG
Student Name: _______________________________________________
| Date | Activity | Minutes / Hours | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
36. COMMUNITY SERVICE & VOLUNTEER LOG
Student Name: _______________________________________________
Organization / Activity:
| Date | Service Performed | Hours | Skills / Lessons Learned |
|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________________________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________________________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________________________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________________________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________________________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________________________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________________________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | __________________________ |
TOTAL HOURS
NOTES
37. MONTH-END INSTRUCTION SUMMARY
Month: ______________________________________________________
STUDENT 1
Instructional Days: __________________________________________
Instructional Hours: _________________________________________
Field Trip Days: _____________________________________________
Co-op / Group Days: __________________________________________
Independent Learning Days: ___________________________________
Makeup Days: _________________________________________________
Notes:
STUDENT 2
Instructional Days: __________________________________________
Instructional Hours: _________________________________________
Field Trip Days: _____________________________________________
Co-op / Group Days: __________________________________________
Independent Learning Days: ___________________________________
Makeup Days: _________________________________________________
Notes:
STUDENT 3
Instructional Days: __________________________________________
Instructional Hours: _________________________________________
Field Trip Days: _____________________________________________
Co-op / Group Days: __________________________________________
Independent Learning Days: ___________________________________
Makeup Days: _________________________________________________
Notes:
STUDENT 4
Instructional Days: __________________________________________
Instructional Hours: _________________________________________
Field Trip Days: _____________________________________________
Co-op / Group Days: __________________________________________
Independent Learning Days: ___________________________________
Makeup Days: _________________________________________________
Notes:
38. QUARTERLY ATTENDANCE SUMMARY
Quarter: ____________________________________________________
Dates: __________________________ to __________________________
| Student | Instructional Days | Hours | Absences | Makeup Days | Other Educational Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student 1 | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Student 2 | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Student 3 | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Student 4 | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
NOTES
39. YEAR-END ATTENDANCE SUMMARY
School Year: _________________________________________________
STUDENT 1
Name: _______________________________________________________
Total Instructional Days: ____________________________________
Total Instructional Hours: ___________________________________
Total Field Trip / Educational Experience Days: _______________
Total Co-op / Group Days: _____________________________________
Total Absences: ______________________________________________
Total Makeup Days: ___________________________________________
STUDENT 2
Name: _______________________________________________________
Total Instructional Days: ____________________________________
Total Instructional Hours: ___________________________________
Total Field Trip / Educational Experience Days: _______________
Total Co-op / Group Days: _____________________________________
Total Absences: ______________________________________________
Total Makeup Days: ___________________________________________
STUDENT 3
Name: _______________________________________________________
Total Instructional Days: ____________________________________
Total Instructional Hours: ___________________________________
Total Field Trip / Educational Experience Days: _______________
Total Co-op / Group Days: _____________________________________
Total Absences: ______________________________________________
Total Makeup Days: ___________________________________________
STUDENT 4
Name: _______________________________________________________
Total Instructional Days: ____________________________________
Total Instructional Hours: ___________________________________
Total Field Trip / Educational Experience Days: _______________
Total Co-op / Group Days: _____________________________________
Total Absences: ______________________________________________
Total Makeup Days: ___________________________________________
40. ATTENDANCE & INSTRUCTION NOTES
Use these pages for anything that does not fit neatly into a checkbox or table.
KEEP A RECORD OF THE REAL HOMESCHOOL
A homeschool day is not defined only by sitting at a desk.
A museum visit can teach history.
A garden can teach science.
Cooking can teach mathematics, reading, planning, and life skills.
A library trip can lead to hours of independent learning.
A conversation can become a lesson.
A difficult assignment that takes two days instead of one is still learning.
Use these records to capture the education that actually happened.
The goal is not to make every day look identical.
The goal is to preserve a clear, useful record of your child’s learning and progress throughout the year.
PART FOUR
INDIVIDUAL STUDENT RECORDS
Every child has a different homeschool year.
Different strengths.
Different challenges.
Different books.
Different projects.
Different accomplishments.
This section gives each student a dedicated place for the records that belong specifically to them.
Use one complete Student Record section for each child you homeschool.
41. STUDENT 1 — YEARLY RECORD
STUDENT INFORMATION
Student Name:
School Year:
Age:
Grade / Learning Level:
Beginning Date:
Ending Date:
Parent / Teacher:
SUBJECTS STUDIED THIS YEAR
Additional Subjects:
42. STUDENT 1 — COURSE & SUBJECT RECORD
Use one page for each major subject or course.
Student:
Subject / Course:
Grade / Level:
Curriculum / Primary Resource:
Publisher / Provider:
Instructor:
Beginning Date:
Completion Date:
MAJOR TOPICS COVERED
BOOKS & RESOURCES USED
PROJECTS / MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS
SKILLS DEVELOPED
FINAL STATUS
☐ Completed
☐ Continuing
☐ Partially Completed
☐ Modified
☐ Replaced With Another Resource
FINAL GRADE / EVALUATION
NOTES
43. STUDENT 1 — ASSIGNMENT & COMPLETION RECORD
Subject:
| Date | Lesson / Assignment | Due | Completed | Grade / Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
Additional Notes:
44. STUDENT 1 — GRADE BOOK
Subject:
GRADING SYSTEM USED
☐ Letter Grade
☐ Percentage
☐ Pass / Fail
☐ Mastery
☐ Narrative Evaluation
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
| Date | Assignment / Test / Project | Score | Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
FIRST QUARTER
Grade / Evaluation:
SECOND QUARTER
Grade / Evaluation:
THIRD QUARTER
Grade / Evaluation:
FOURTH QUARTER
Grade / Evaluation:
FINAL GRADE / EVALUATION
45. STUDENT 1 — SUBJECT GRADE SUMMARY
| Subject | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Reading | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Writing | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Mathematics | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Science | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| History | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Social Studies | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Art | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Music | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Health | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Physical Education | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Elective | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Other | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
OVERALL NOTES
46. STUDENT 1 — READING LOG
A reading record can include assigned books, independent reading, read-alouds, audiobooks, literature studies, and books read for enjoyment.
| # | Book Title | Author | Date Finished | Rating / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 2 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 3 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 4 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 5 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 6 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 7 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 8 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 9 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 10 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 11 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 12 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 13 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 14 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 15 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 16 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 17 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 18 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 19 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 20 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
FAVORITE BOOK THIS YEAR
Why?
47. STUDENT 1 — EXTENDED READING RECORD
For students who read more than one page can hold.
| # | Title | Author | Genre / Subject | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 22 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 23 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 24 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 25 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 26 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 27 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 28 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 29 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 30 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 31 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 32 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 33 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 34 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 35 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 36 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 37 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 38 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 39 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| 40 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
48. STUDENT 1 — WRITING & COMPOSITION RECORD
| Date | Writing Assignment / Project | Type | Completed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________ |
Possible Types:
☐ Essay
☐ Research
☐ Creative Writing
☐ Report
☐ Book Report
☐ Journal
☐ Poetry
☐ Presentation
☐ Other
WRITING PROGRESS NOTES
49. STUDENT 1 — PROJECT RECORD
Project Title:
Subject / Subjects:
Beginning Date:
Completion Date:
PROJECT GOAL
RESOURCES USED
WHAT THE STUDENT CREATED OR COMPLETED
SKILLS PRACTICED
WHAT WAS LEARNED
FINAL EVALUATION
STUDENT’S THOUGHTS
50. STUDENT 1 — TESTS & ASSESSMENTS
| Date | Subject | Assessment | Score / Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
AREAS OF STRENGTH
AREAS TO REVIEW
51. STUDENT 1 — SKILLS & MASTERY TRACKER
Skill / Concept:
Date Introduced: _____________________________________________
☐ Introduced
☐ Practicing
☐ Improving
☐ Independent
☐ Mastered
Notes:
Skill / Concept:
Date Introduced: _____________________________________________
☐ Introduced
☐ Practicing
☐ Improving
☐ Independent
☐ Mastered
Notes:
Skill / Concept:
Date Introduced: _____________________________________________
☐ Introduced
☐ Practicing
☐ Improving
☐ Independent
☐ Mastered
Notes:
Skill / Concept:
Date Introduced: _____________________________________________
☐ Introduced
☐ Practicing
☐ Improving
☐ Independent
☐ Mastered
Notes:
52. STUDENT 1 — CURRICULUM COMPLETION RECORD
| Subject | Curriculum / Resource | Started | Completed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
CURRICULUM WE COMPLETED
CURRICULUM WE DID NOT COMPLETE
WHY?
WOULD WE USE IT AGAIN?
53. STUDENT 1 — FIELD TRIP & EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE RECORD
| Date | Place / Experience | Subject Connection | What Was Learned |
|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
FAVORITE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
54. STUDENT 1 — ACTIVITIES & EXTRACURRICULAR RECORD
| Activity | Dates | Hours / Frequency | Skills / Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
Activities may include:
Sports
Music
Art
Drama
Clubs
Co-ops
Scouts
Community Groups
Volunteer Work
Lessons
Competitions
Church / Community Activities
Other Interests
55. STUDENT 1 — ACHIEVEMENTS & MILESTONES
Not every important accomplishment receives a grade.
Record the moments worth remembering.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
NEW SKILLS MASTERED
PERSONAL GROWTH
AWARDS / RECOGNITION
SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
SOMETHING THAT WAS ONCE DIFFICULT BUT IS NOW EASIER
SOMETHING THIS STUDENT IS ESPECIALLY PROUD OF
56. STUDENT 1 — QUARTER ONE PROGRESS RECORD
ACADEMIC PROGRESS
STRONGEST AREAS
AREAS NEEDING MORE ATTENTION
READING PROGRESS
MATHEMATICS PROGRESS
WRITING PROGRESS
INDEPENDENT LEARNING
WORK HABITS
CURRICULUM ADJUSTMENTS
GOAL FOR NEXT QUARTER
PARENT / TEACHER NOTES
57. STUDENT 1 — QUARTER TWO PROGRESS RECORD
WHAT HAS IMPROVED?
WHAT IS GOING WELL?
WHAT STILL NEEDS WORK?
CURRICULUM PROGRESS
WORK HABITS / INDEPENDENCE
NEW INTERESTS
GOAL FOR NEXT QUARTER
PARENT / TEACHER NOTES
58. STUDENT 1 — QUARTER THREE PROGRESS RECORD
GREATEST PROGRESS
STRONGEST SUBJECT
SUBJECT NEEDING ADDITIONAL TIME
CURRICULUM REMAINING
PROJECTS REMAINING
YEAR-END GOALS STILL TO COMPLETE
PLAN FOR FINAL QUARTER
PARENT / TEACHER NOTES
59. STUDENT 1 — QUARTER FOUR PROGRESS RECORD
GREATEST ACADEMIC GROWTH
GREATEST PERSONAL GROWTH
SUBJECTS COMPLETED
SKILLS MASTERED
FAVORITE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
BIGGEST CHALLENGE OVERCOME
SOMETHING WORTH CELEBRATING
60. STUDENT 1 — YEAR-END ACADEMIC SUMMARY
Student:
School Year:
Grade / Level Completed:
LANGUAGE ARTS / READING
Summary:
Final Evaluation / Grade:
WRITING
Summary:
Final Evaluation / Grade:
MATHEMATICS
Summary:
Final Evaluation / Grade:
SCIENCE
Summary:
Final Evaluation / Grade:
HISTORY / SOCIAL STUDIES
Summary:
Final Evaluation / Grade:
ELECTIVES / OTHER SUBJECTS
61. STUDENT 1 — YEAR-END ACCOMPLISHMENTS
BOOKS READ
Total: _______________________________________________________
Favorites:
CURRICULUM COMPLETED
PROJECTS COMPLETED
FIELD TRIPS / EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
ACTIVITIES
LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPED
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
SOMETHING NEW THIS STUDENT DISCOVERED
PROUDEST MOMENT
62. STUDENT 1 — YEAR-END NARRATIVE EVALUATION
THIS STUDENT BEGAN THE YEAR…
DURING THE YEAR, I SAW GROWTH IN…
THIS STUDENT’S GREATEST STRENGTHS ARE…
WE WORKED THROUGH…
THIS STUDENT DEVELOPED A SPECIAL INTEREST IN…
NEXT YEAR I WOULD LIKE TO BUILD ON…
WHAT I MOST WANT TO REMEMBER ABOUT THIS YEAR…
Parent / Teacher:
Date:
63. STUDENT 1 — RECORDS CHECKLIST
Before closing out the school year, check that the records you want to preserve are complete.
☐ Attendance Record
☐ Instructional Days / Hours
☐ Subjects & Courses
☐ Curriculum Record
☐ Assignment Records
☐ Grade Records
☐ Reading Log
☐ Writing Record
☐ Projects
☐ Tests / Assessments
☐ Skills / Mastery
☐ Field Trips
☐ Activities
☐ Volunteer / Community Service
☐ Achievements
☐ Quarterly Progress Reviews
☐ Final Academic Summary
☐ Final Narrative Evaluation
☐ Samples of Student Work Saved Separately
☐ Other Records Required for Our Homeschool
RECORDS STORED AT
STUDENT 2 — COMPLETE INDIVIDUAL RECORD
Create the same complete record system for Student 2:
- Student Yearly Record
- Course & Subject Records
- Assignment & Completion Records
- Grade Book
- Subject Grade Summary
- Reading Log
- Extended Reading Record
- Writing & Composition Record
- Project Records
- Tests & Assessments
- Skills & Mastery Tracker
- Curriculum Completion Record
- Field Trip & Educational Experience Record
- Activities & Extracurricular Record
- Achievements & Milestones
- Quarter One Progress Record
- Quarter Two Progress Record
- Quarter Three Progress Record
- Quarter Four Progress Record
- Year-End Academic Summary
- Year-End Accomplishments
- Year-End Narrative Evaluation
- Records Checklist
STUDENT 3 — COMPLETE INDIVIDUAL RECORD
Create the same complete record system for Student 3:
- Student Yearly Record
- Course & Subject Records
- Assignment & Completion Records
- Grade Book
- Subject Grade Summary
- Reading Log
- Extended Reading Record
- Writing & Composition Record
- Project Records
- Tests & Assessments
- Skills & Mastery Tracker
- Curriculum Completion Record
- Field Trip & Educational Experience Record
- Activities & Extracurricular Record
- Achievements & Milestones
- Quarter One Progress Record
- Quarter Two Progress Record
- Quarter Three Progress Record
- Quarter Four Progress Record
- Year-End Academic Summary
- Year-End Accomplishments
- Year-End Narrative Evaluation
- Records Checklist
STUDENT 4 — COMPLETE INDIVIDUAL RECORD
Create the same complete record system for Student 4:
- Student Yearly Record
- Course & Subject Records
- Assignment & Completion Records
- Grade Book
- Subject Grade Summary
- Reading Log
- Extended Reading Record
- Writing & Composition Record
- Project Records
- Tests & Assessments
- Skills & Mastery Tracker
- Curriculum Completion Record
- Field Trip & Educational Experience Record
- Activities & Extracurricular Record
- Achievements & Milestones
- Quarter One Progress Record
- Quarter Two Progress Record
- Quarter Three Progress Record
- Quarter Four Progress Record
- Year-End Academic Summary
- Year-End Accomplishments
- Year-End Narrative Evaluation
- Records Checklist
ONE CHILD — ONE STORY OF PROGRESS
A grade can tell you how a student performed on an assignment.
It cannot tell the whole story of a homeschool year.
It cannot show the day a struggling reader finished a book independently.
It cannot fully capture the project that began with one question and turned into a week of discovery.
It cannot measure every new skill, growing interest, difficult concept overcome, or moment when a child became more confident and independent.
That is why these records include more than grades.
Use them to preserve the measurable progress.
But also preserve the growth that cannot be reduced to a number.
At the end of the year, you should be able to open this section and see something valuable:
the educational story of each individual child.
PART FIVE
CURRICULUM & LEARNING RECORDS
Homeschooling rarely happens through one textbook alone.
Families use books, workbooks, online courses, videos, documentaries, library resources, projects, experiments, field trips, co-ops, educational websites, hands-on activities, and independent study.
This section gives you one place to record those resources and experiences.
Use these pages throughout the year so you do not have to reconstruct everything later.
64. FAMILY CURRICULUM MASTER LIST
School Year:
| Student | Subject | Curriculum / Resource | Level | Start Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
Status:
☐ Planned
☐ In Progress
☐ Completed
☐ Modified
☐ Replaced
☐ Discontinued
65. CURRICULUM EVALUATION RECORD
Curriculum / Resource:
Student / Students:
Subject:
Level:
WHY WE CHOSE IT
WHAT WE LIKED
WHAT DID NOT WORK WELL
WAS THE LEVEL APPROPRIATE?
☐ Yes
☐ Mostly
☐ Too Easy
☐ Too Difficult
☐ Needed Modification
DID THE STUDENT ENJOY IT?
☐ Very Much
☐ Usually
☐ Sometimes
☐ Rarely
DID IT REQUIRE TOO MUCH PARENT PREPARATION?
☐ No
☐ A Little
☐ Moderate
☐ Yes
DID WE COMPLETE IT?
☐ Yes
☐ Mostly
☐ Partially
☐ No
WOULD WE USE IT AGAIN?
☐ Definitely
☐ Probably
☐ Maybe
☐ No
WOULD WE RECOMMEND IT TO ANOTHER HOMESCHOOL FAMILY?
☐ Yes
☐ Maybe
☐ No
NOTES FOR NEXT YEAR
66. CURRICULUM COMPLETION TRACKER
Student Name:
| Subject | Curriculum | Total Lessons / Units | Completed | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
CURRICULUM AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
CURRICULUM BEHIND SCHEDULE
ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED
67. FAMILY READING MASTER LOG
Use this page for read-alouds, family literature, shared history books, science books, biographies, and other books used across multiple students.
| # | Title | Author | Subject / Genre | Students | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ______ | ____ |
| 2 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ______ | ____ |
| 3 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ______ | ____ |
| 4 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ______ | ____ |
| 5 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ______ | ____ |
| 6 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ______ | ____ |
| 7 | __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ______ | ____ |
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| 10 | _________________ | __________________ | __________ | ______ | ____ |
| 11 | _________________ | __________________ | __________ | ______ | ____ |
| 12 | _________________ | __________________ | __________ | ______ | ____ |
| 13 | _________________ | __________________ | __________ | ______ | ____ |
| 14 | _________________ | __________________ | __________ | ______ | ____ |
| 15 | _________________ | __________________ | __________ | ______ | ____ |
FAVORITE FAMILY READ-ALOUD
BOOK WE WOULD READ AGAIN
68. LIBRARY BOOK TRACKER
Library / Branch:
| Book / Resource | Student | Checked Out | Due | Returned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | ______ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | ______ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | ______ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | ______ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | ______ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | ______ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | ______ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | ______ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | ______ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | ______ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
LIBRARY RESOURCES WE WANT TO FIND
69. EDUCATIONAL VIDEO & DOCUMENTARY LOG
| Date | Title | Platform / Source | Subject | Student(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ | ______ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ | ______ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ | ______ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ | ______ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ | ______ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ | ______ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ | ______ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ | ______ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ | ______ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ | ______ | __________ |
70. ONLINE COURSE & DIGITAL LEARNING RECORD
Student:
Course / Program:
Provider:
Subject:
Beginning Date:
Target Completion:
COURSE CONTENT
LOGIN / ACCOUNT NOTES
PROGRESS
☐ Started
☐ 25% Complete
☐ 50% Complete
☐ 75% Complete
☐ Completed
FINAL RESULT / GRADE
WOULD WE USE THIS PROGRAM AGAIN?
NOTES
71. EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE & APP RECORD
Website / App:
Purpose:
Student / Students:
Subject:
HOW WE USE IT
COST / SUBSCRIPTION
RENEWAL DATE
IS IT WORTH KEEPING?
☐ Yes
☐ Maybe
☐ No
NOTES
72. HANDS-ON LEARNING RECORD
Date:
Student / Students:
Activity:
Subject / Subjects:
WHAT WE DID
MATERIALS USED
WHAT WAS LEARNED
SKILLS PRACTICED
WOULD WE DO THIS AGAIN?
☐ Yes
☐ Maybe
☐ No
NOTES
73. SCIENCE EXPERIMENT RECORD
Student / Students:
Date:
Experiment:
QUESTION
HYPOTHESIS
MATERIALS
PROCEDURE
OBSERVATIONS
RESULT
WHAT WE LEARNED
74. PROJECT-BASED LEARNING RECORD
Project Title:
Student / Students:
Subject / Subjects:
Beginning Date:
Completion Date:
BIG QUESTION OR GOAL
PLAN
MATERIALS / RESOURCES
WORK COMPLETED
FINAL PRODUCT
SKILLS DEVELOPED
WHAT THE STUDENT WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY NEXT TIME
75. FIELD TRIP MASTER RECORD
| Date | Destination | Student(s) | Subject Connection | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | ______ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ______ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ______ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ______ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ______ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ______ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ______ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ______ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ______ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | __________________ | ______ | __________________ | ____ |
FAVORITE FIELD TRIP
PLACE WE WOULD LIKE TO VISIT AGAIN
76. MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SITE RECORD
Place:
Date:
Student / Students:
WHAT WE SAW
IMPORTANT FACTS LEARNED
CONNECTION TO OUR STUDIES
FAVORITE EXHIBIT / EXPERIENCE
FOLLOW-UP LEARNING IDEAS
77. NATURE STUDY RECORD
Date:
Location:
Student / Students:
Weather:
WHAT WE OBSERVED
PLANTS
ANIMALS / INSECTS
WEATHER / SEASONAL CHANGES
QUESTIONS WE WANT TO RESEARCH
SKETCH / NOTES
78. ART & CREATIVE PROJECT LOG
| Date | Student | Project | Medium / Materials | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | ______ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | ______ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | ______ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | ______ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | ______ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | ______ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | ______ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
| ____ | ______ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
FAVORITE CREATIVE PROJECT
79. MUSIC STUDY RECORD
Student:
Instrument / Area of Study:
Instructor / Program:
PRACTICE GOAL
| Date | Minutes | Piece / Skill | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | __________________ | __________ |
ACHIEVEMENTS
80. LIFE SKILLS & PRACTICAL LEARNING RECORD
Student:
| Date | Skill | Practice / Project | Level of Independence |
|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________ |
Possible Skills:
Cooking
Meal Planning
Cleaning
Laundry
Budgeting
Banking
Shopping
Gardening
Home Maintenance
Basic Repairs
Organization
Time Management
Technology
Communication
First Aid
Child Care
Pet Care
Vehicle Care
Other Practical Skills
81. CAREER EXPLORATION RECORD
Student:
Career / Occupation Explored:
Date:
WHY THIS CAREER WAS INTERESTING
EDUCATION / TRAINING REQUIRED
SKILLS NEEDED
PEOPLE / RESOURCES CONSULTED
WHAT THE STUDENT LEARNED
INTEREST AFTER EXPLORING
☐ Very Interested
☐ Interested
☐ Unsure
☐ Probably Not
☐ Not Interested
82. SPECIAL INTEREST STUDY
Student:
Topic:
WHY THIS TOPIC MATTERS TO THE STUDENT
QUESTIONS TO EXPLORE
BOOKS / RESOURCES
PROJECT / FINAL PRODUCT
WHAT WAS DISCOVERED
83. LEARNING EXPERIENCE WORTH REMEMBERING
Date:
Student / Students:
WHAT HAPPENED?
WHAT MADE IT A LEARNING EXPERIENCE?
WHAT DID THE CHILDREN LEARN?
WHY DO WE WANT TO REMEMBER IT?
84. RESOURCES WORTH USING AGAIN
Resource:
Type:
☐ Curriculum
☐ Book
☐ Website
☐ App
☐ Video
☐ Course
☐ Activity
☐ Field Trip
☐ Community Resource
☐ Other
WHY IT WORKED
BEST FOR
COST
WHERE TO FIND IT
NOTES FOR NEXT YEAR
85. RESOURCES WE WOULD NOT USE AGAIN
Resource:
WHY IT DID NOT WORK FOR OUR FAMILY
WHAT WE WOULD LOOK FOR INSTEAD
STUDENT RESPONSE
NOTES
86. RESOURCE WISH LIST
CURRICULUM
BOOKS
SCIENCE MATERIALS
ART / MUSIC MATERIALS
ONLINE RESOURCES
FIELD TRIPS
OTHER
87. YEAR-END CURRICULUM REVIEW
BEST CURRICULUM THIS YEAR
Why?
MOST DISAPPOINTING CURRICULUM
Why?
RESOURCE THAT SURPRISED US
BEST FREE RESOURCE
BEST PAID RESOURCE
BEST BOOK OR SERIES
BEST ONLINE RESOURCE
BEST HANDS-ON ACTIVITY
BEST FIELD TRIP
WHAT WE WILL DEFINITELY USE AGAIN
WHAT WE WILL CHANGE NEXT YEAR
88. LEARNING DOES NOT FIT INTO ONE BOX
The curriculum matters.
But curriculum is only one part of education.
Children learn when they read.
They learn when they build.
They learn when they experiment.
They learn when they travel.
They learn when they cook, repair, create, explore, research, volunteer, ask questions, and follow an interest far enough to discover something new.
Use these pages to preserve that wider picture.
At the end of the year, you should be able to look back and see not only what curriculum was purchased—but how your children actually learned.
PART SIX
FLEXIBLE HOMESCHOOL PLANNING
Homeschool plans change.
A child may need more time in math.
A book may take longer than expected.
A family event may interrupt the week.
A curriculum may not fit as well as you hoped.
A field trip may become the best learning experience of the month.
A flexible planner gives you room to adjust without losing your place.
Use this section whenever you need to reorganize, catch up, change direction, or simply make the plan fit your family better.
89. LOOP SCHEDULING PLANNER
Loop scheduling can help when you have subjects or activities you want to complete regularly without assigning each one to a specific weekday.
Instead of saying, “Science must happen on Tuesday,” place subjects in an order and move to the next item each time you complete one.
OUR LOOP
HOW OFTEN DO WE WANT TO COMPLETE THIS LOOP?
NOTES
90. SUBJECT LOOP
Student:
LOOP ORDER
- Subject / Activity: ________________________________________
- Subject / Activity: ________________________________________
- Subject / Activity: ________________________________________
- Subject / Activity: ________________________________________
- Subject / Activity: ________________________________________
- Subject / Activity: ________________________________________
COMPLETION RECORD
| Date | Loop Item Completed | Next Item |
|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ |
91. FLEXIBLE WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Week:
MUST DO THIS WEEK
WOULD LIKE TO DO
OPTIONAL IF TIME ALLOWS
IMPORTANT COMMITMENTS
ROOM TO ADJUST
92. PRIORITY-BASED LESSON PLANNING
When a week becomes crowded, decide what matters most.
ESSENTIAL LESSONS
These should be completed if possible.
IMPORTANT BUT FLEXIBLE
OPTIONAL / ENRICHMENT
WHAT CAN MOVE TO NEXT WEEK?
93. CATCH-UP WEEK PLANNER
Dates:
WHY WE NEED A CATCH-UP WEEK
☐ Illness
☐ Busy Schedule
☐ Lessons Took Longer
☐ Travel
☐ Family Event
☐ Curriculum Change
☐ Student Needed More Practice
☐ Holiday Schedule
☐ We Simply Need to Reset
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
STUDENT 1
Work to Complete:
Priority:
STUDENT 2
Work to Complete:
Priority:
STUDENT 3
Work to Complete:
Priority:
STUDENT 4
Work to Complete:
Priority:
FAMILY LEARNING TO COMPLETE
WHAT CAN BE DROPPED IF NECESSARY?
94. UNFINISHED WORK TRACKER
| Student | Subject | Assignment | Original Date | New Date | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
NOTES
95. LESSONS TO REVISIT
Student:
SUBJECT
CONCEPT / LESSON
WHY IT NEEDS TO BE REVISITED
☐ Needs More Practice
☐ Not Fully Understood
☐ Needs Review
☐ Student Was Absent
☐ Curriculum Moved Too Fast
☐ Wants to Explore Further
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
PLAN FOR REVIEW
DATE REVISITED
RESULT
96. CURRICULUM CHANGE RECORD
Student:
Subject:
ORIGINAL CURRICULUM
WHY WE ARE CHANGING IT
☐ Too Difficult
☐ Too Easy
☐ Too Much Parent Preparation
☐ Student Does Not Connect With It
☐ Poor Fit for Learning Style
☐ Too Time-Consuming
☐ Not Enough Practice
☐ Not Enough Depth
☐ Found a Better Resource
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
NEW CURRICULUM / RESOURCE
DATE OF CHANGE
WHAT WE WILL KEEP FROM THE ORIGINAL
WHAT WE HOPE WILL IMPROVE
FOLLOW-UP NOTES
97. SCHEDULE CHANGE RECORD
WHAT WAS OUR ORIGINAL ROUTINE?
WHAT IS NOT WORKING?
WHAT ARE WE CHANGING?
NEW SCHOOL DAYS
☐ Monday
☐ Tuesday
☐ Wednesday
☐ Thursday
☐ Friday
☐ Saturday
☐ Sunday
NEW START TIME
NEW END TIME
NEW CO-OP / ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
DATE WE WILL TRY THIS CHANGE
REVIEW DATE
98. WHAT IS WORKING?
Take a moment to notice the parts of homeschooling that are going well.
CURRICULUM THAT IS WORKING
ROUTINES THAT ARE WORKING
TIMES OF DAY THAT WORK BEST
SUBJECTS GOING WELL
LEARNING METHODS THAT WORK WELL
FAMILY HABITS THAT HELP
WHAT SHOULD WE KEEP DOING?
99. WHAT IS NOT WORKING?
CURRICULUM THAT IS CAUSING STRESS
SCHEDULE PROBLEMS
SUBJECTS NEEDING ADJUSTMENT
TOO MUCH WORK?
NOT ENOUGH CHALLENGE?
PARENT / TEACHER STRESS POINTS
CHILD STRESS POINTS
ONE CHANGE THAT COULD HELP MOST
100. OUR RESET PLAN
Sometimes a homeschool needs a reset instead of another complicated plan.
WHAT DO WE NEED TO STOP?
WHAT DO WE NEED TO START?
WHAT DO WE NEED TO SIMPLIFY?
WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO LESS OF?
WHAT DO WE NEED MORE OF?
WHAT WILL OUR NEXT WEEK LOOK LIKE?
101. ONE-CHILD FOCUS DAY
Student:
Date:
WHY THIS CHILD NEEDS EXTRA FOCUS
PRIORITY SUBJECT
LESSON / SKILL TO WORK ON
ACTIVITY OR PROJECT
SOMETHING THE CHILD ENJOYS
WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED
NEXT STEP
102. FAMILY LEARNING DAY
Date:
Theme / Topic:
SUBJECTS INCLUDED
☐ Reading
☐ Writing
☐ Math
☐ Science
☐ History
☐ Geography
☐ Art
☐ Music
☐ Life Skills
☐ Physical Education
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
BOOKS / RESOURCES
ACTIVITIES
PROJECT
WHAT EACH CHILD LEARNED
Student 1:
Student 2:
Student 3:
Student 4:
103. PROJECT WEEK PLANNER
Project:
Dates:
Student / Students:
GOAL
SUBJECTS CONNECTED TO THE PROJECT
MATERIALS
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
FINAL PRODUCT
WHAT WE LEARNED
104. FIELD-TRIP WEEK PLANNER
TRIP / DESTINATION
DATE
STUDENT / STUDENTS
BEFORE THE TRIP
Books to Read:
Questions to Explore:
Topics to Review:
DURING THE TRIP
Things to Look For:
AFTER THE TRIP
Follow-Up Activity:
Writing / Drawing:
Research:
WHAT WE LEARNED
105. HOLIDAY / SHORT WEEK PLANNER
Week:
NUMBER OF SCHOOL DAYS AVAILABLE
ESSENTIAL WORK ONLY
Student 1:
Student 2:
Student 3:
Student 4:
FAMILY LEARNING
HOLIDAY / FAMILY ACTIVITIES
WORK TO MOVE FORWARD
106. SICK WEEK PLAN
Illness happens.
Use this page to reduce pressure while keeping important work organized.
WHO IS SICK?
WHAT CAN WAIT?
LIGHT LEARNING OPTIONS
☐ Reading
☐ Audiobooks
☐ Educational Videos
☐ Documentary
☐ Review Work
☐ Independent Reading
☐ Art
☐ Games
☐ Rest
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
WORK TO RESCHEDULE
NEW TARGET DATE
NOTES
107. TRAVEL SCHOOL PLAN
Travel can become part of the homeschool year.
Destination:
Dates:
SCHOOLWORK TO TAKE
BOOKS
EDUCATIONAL PLACES TO VISIT
TRAVEL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
SUBJECT CONNECTIONS
WHAT WE ACTUALLY LEARNED
108. INDEPENDENT STUDY DAY
Student:
Date:
CHOOSE YOUR LEARNING
Topic:
QUESTION TO ANSWER
RESOURCES
WHAT THE STUDENT DID
WHAT THE STUDENT LEARNED
NEXT QUESTION
109. STUDENT CHOICE DAY
Student:
Date:
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN ABOUT?
WHY?
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN IT?
☐ Read
☐ Research
☐ Watch
☐ Build
☐ Create
☐ Visit
☐ Interview Someone
☐ Experiment
☐ Write
☐ Other
PLAN
WHAT HAPPENED?
110. EXTRA HELP PLAN
Student:
Subject:
WHAT IS DIFFICULT?
WHAT HAVE WE ALREADY TRIED?
NEW APPROACH TO TRY
☐ More Practice
☐ Slower Pace
☐ Different Curriculum
☐ Video Instruction
☐ Hands-On Learning
☐ Tutor / Outside Help
☐ Review Earlier Material
☐ Take a Break and Return
☐ Other: ____________________________________________________
PLAN
REVIEW DATE
RESULT
111. MOVING AHEAD PLAN
Student:
Subject:
WHY THE STUDENT IS READY TO MOVE AHEAD
MATERIAL ALREADY MASTERED
WHAT CAN BE SKIPPED OR SHORTENED?
NEXT LEVEL / NEXT RESOURCE
NEW GOAL
112. MONTHLY FLEXIBILITY CHECK
Month:
HOW MANY TIMES DID OUR PLAN CHANGE?
MAIN REASONS
☐ Lessons Took Longer
☐ Student Moved Ahead
☐ Illness
☐ Appointments
☐ Family Events
☐ Travel
☐ Field Trips
☐ Curriculum Changes
☐ Needed More Rest
☐ Unexpected Learning
☐ Other
DID THE CHANGES HURT OUR PROGRESS?
☐ No
☐ A Little
☐ Yes
DID ANY CHANGES IMPROVE OUR HOMESCHOOL?
WHAT SHOULD WE ADJUST NEXT MONTH?
113. FLEXIBLE PLANNING NOTES
Use these pages for moved lessons, schedule ideas, curriculum changes, questions, and anything else your homeschool needs.
FLEXIBILITY IS PART OF THE PLAN
Changing the plan is not the same as failing to follow the plan.
Sometimes changing direction is exactly what good teaching requires.
If a child needs another day, take another day.
If a child already understands the material, move forward.
If a curriculum is not working, change it.
If an unexpected opportunity appears, consider taking it.
If everyone needs a lighter week, make the week lighter.
Your planner should help you make wise adjustments without losing sight of the larger goals.
The schedule is a tool.
The education of your children is the purpose.
PART SEVEN
PROGRESS REVIEWS
Homeschool progress is easier to recognize when you stop long enough to look for it.
A child may be moving quickly in one subject and slowly in another.
A curriculum may be working beautifully.
A schedule may need adjustment.
A new interest may be emerging.
A struggle may need more attention.
These review pages are designed to help you notice those things during the year—not only after the year is over.
Use them at the end of each quarter or approximately every 12–13 weeks.
114. FIRST QUARTER FAMILY REVIEW
Quarter Dates:
WHAT WENT WELL?
WHAT FELT HARDER THAN EXPECTED?
WHAT PART OF OUR ROUTINE WORKED BEST?
WHAT PART OF OUR ROUTINE NEEDS TO CHANGE?
WHICH CURRICULUM IS WORKING BEST?
WHICH CURRICULUM NEEDS ADJUSTMENT?
DID WE PLAN TOO MUCH?
☐ No
☐ Sometimes
☐ Yes
DID WE PLAN TOO LITTLE?
☐ No
☐ Sometimes
☐ Yes
ARE OUR SCHOOL DAYS TOO LONG?
☐ No
☐ Sometimes
☐ Yes
DO WE NEED MORE FLEXIBILITY?
☐ No
☐ Maybe
☐ Yes
BEST FAMILY LEARNING EXPERIENCE
BIGGEST WIN THIS QUARTER
ONE CHANGE FOR NEXT QUARTER
115. FIRST QUARTER — STUDENT 1 REVIEW
Student Name:
STRONGEST SUBJECT
SUBJECT SHOWING THE MOST GROWTH
SUBJECT NEEDING MORE ATTENTION
READING PROGRESS
WRITING PROGRESS
MATHEMATICS PROGRESS
SCIENCE / DISCOVERY
HISTORY / SOCIAL STUDIES
WORK HABITS
☐ Excellent
☐ Improving
☐ Inconsistent
☐ Needs Support
Notes:
INDEPENDENCE
☐ Growing Strongly
☐ Improving
☐ Needs Reminders
☐ Needs Significant Help
Notes:
ATTITUDE TOWARD LEARNING
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT
BIGGEST CHALLENGE
NEW INTERESTS
CURRICULUM WORKING WELL
CURRICULUM NEEDING CHANGE
GOAL FOR NEXT QUARTER
PARENT / TEACHER NOTES
116. FIRST QUARTER — STUDENT 2 REVIEW
Use the same complete review system:
- Strongest subject
- Greatest growth
- Area needing attention
- Reading progress
- Writing progress
- Math progress
- Science progress
- History / social studies
- Work habits
- Independence
- Attitude toward learning
- Biggest accomplishment
- Biggest challenge
- New interests
- Curriculum effectiveness
- Goal for next quarter
- Parent notes
Student Name:
Quarter Summary:
Next Quarter Goal:
117. FIRST QUARTER — STUDENT 3 REVIEW
Student Name:
GREATEST PROGRESS
STRONGEST AREA
AREA NEEDING MORE SUPPORT
NEW INTEREST OR STRENGTH
CURRICULUM NOTES
WORK HABITS
NEXT QUARTER GOAL
PARENT NOTES
118. FIRST QUARTER — STUDENT 4 REVIEW
Student Name:
GREATEST PROGRESS
STRONGEST AREA
AREA NEEDING MORE SUPPORT
NEW INTEREST OR STRENGTH
CURRICULUM NOTES
WORK HABITS
NEXT QUARTER GOAL
PARENT NOTES
119. FIRST QUARTER GOAL CHECK
FAMILY GOALS
Goal 1:
Status:
☐ Completed
☐ On Track
☐ Needs Attention
☐ Changed
Notes:
Goal 2:
Status:
☐ Completed
☐ On Track
☐ Needs Attention
☐ Changed
Notes:
Goal 3:
Status:
☐ Completed
☐ On Track
☐ Needs Attention
☐ Changed
Notes:
120. SECOND QUARTER FAMILY REVIEW
Quarter Dates:
WHAT IMPROVED SINCE THE FIRST QUARTER?
WHAT IS STILL NOT WORKING?
ARE OUR PRIORITIES STILL THE RIGHT PRIORITIES?
☐ Yes
☐ Mostly
☐ Need Adjustment
DO WE NEED TO SIMPLIFY ANYTHING?
DO WE NEED TO ADD ANYTHING?
HAS ANY CHILD’S LEARNING NEED CHANGED?
ARE WE ON PACE WITH OUR CURRICULUM?
☐ Ahead
☐ On Pace
☐ Mixed
☐ Behind
☐ We Changed the Plan
WHAT ARE WE MOST PROUD OF?
BEST MEMORY THIS QUARTER
ONE THING TO IMPROVE NEXT QUARTER
121. SECOND QUARTER — STUDENT 1 REVIEW
Student:
PROGRESS SINCE LAST REVIEW
MOST IMPROVED SUBJECT
CURRENT STRONGEST SUBJECT
CURRENT CHALLENGE
HAS THE STUDENT BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT?
☐ Yes, significantly
☐ Somewhat
☐ About the same
☐ Needs more support
READING
WRITING
MATH
SCIENCE
HISTORY / SOCIAL STUDIES
PROJECTS / HANDS-ON LEARNING
WORK HABITS
PERSONAL GROWTH
GOAL FOR QUARTER THREE
122. SECOND QUARTER — STUDENTS 2–4
Repeat the complete Student Quarter Review for each remaining student.
For each child record:
- academic growth
- strongest subjects
- areas needing support
- work habits
- independence
- reading
- writing
- math
- science
- history
- projects
- personal growth
- curriculum notes
- next-quarter goals
123. MIDYEAR HOMESCHOOL REVIEW
You are halfway through the homeschool year.
This is a good time to look at the entire plan.
ARE WE STILL PURSUING THE RIGHT GOALS?
WHAT HAS BEEN BETTER THAN EXPECTED?
WHAT HAS BEEN HARDER THAN EXPECTED?
WHAT SHOULD WE STOP DOING?
WHAT SHOULD WE KEEP DOING?
WHAT SHOULD WE START DOING?
CURRICULUM WE WILL CONTINUE
CURRICULUM WE WILL CHANGE
SCHEDULE CHANGES
FAMILY STRESS LEVEL
☐ Low
☐ Manageable
☐ Moderate
☐ High
HOW CAN WE REDUCE UNNECESSARY STRESS?
ARE WE LEAVING ENOUGH ROOM FOR LIFE?
☐ Yes
☐ Mostly
☐ No
WHAT WOULD MAKE THE SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR BETTER?
124. THIRD QUARTER FAMILY REVIEW
Quarter Dates:
WHERE ARE WE AHEAD?
WHERE ARE WE BEHIND?
WHAT ABSOLUTELY NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED THIS YEAR?
WHAT CAN BE CARRIED FORWARD?
WHICH SUBJECTS NEED MORE TIME?
WHICH SUBJECTS CAN MOVE FASTER?
WHAT RECORDS NEED UPDATING?
☐ Attendance
☐ Grades
☐ Reading
☐ Curriculum
☐ Projects
☐ Field Trips
☐ Activities
☐ Instructional Hours
☐ Other
WHAT ARE OUR TOP THREE PRIORITIES FOR THE FINAL QUARTER?
125. THIRD QUARTER — STUDENT 1 REVIEW
Student:
GREATEST GROWTH THIS YEAR SO FAR
SUBJECT THAT NEEDS THE MOST ATTENTION BEFORE YEAR-END
CURRICULUM REMAINING
IMPORTANT PROJECTS REMAINING
SKILLS STILL TO MASTER
READING GOAL STATUS
☐ Completed
☐ On Track
☐ Needs Attention
WORK HABITS
INDEPENDENCE
FINAL-QUARTER GOAL
126. THIRD QUARTER — STUDENTS 2–4
Repeat the complete Third Quarter Student Review for Students 2, 3, and 4.
127. FOURTH QUARTER FAMILY REVIEW
Quarter Dates:
WHAT DID WE COMPLETE?
WHAT REMAINS UNFINISHED?
DOES UNFINISHED WORK NEED TO BE COMPLETED?
☐ Yes
☐ Some of It
☐ No
WHAT CAN CONTINUE NEXT YEAR?
WHAT WAS OUR BEST CURRICULUM?
WHAT WAS OUR LEAST EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM?
BEST ROUTINE
BIGGEST SCHEDULE LESSON
FAVORITE FAMILY EXPERIENCE
BIGGEST SURPRISE
GREATEST FAMILY HOMESCHOOL ACCOMPLISHMENT
128. FOURTH QUARTER — STUDENT 1 REVIEW
Student:
GREATEST ACADEMIC GROWTH
GREATEST PERSONAL GROWTH
STRONGEST SUBJECT
MOST IMPROVED SUBJECT
BIGGEST CHALLENGE OVERCOME
FAVORITE SUBJECT
FAVORITE BOOK
FAVORITE PROJECT
FAVORITE FIELD TRIP / ACTIVITY
SKILL THE STUDENT IS PROUDEST OF
WHAT SHOULD CONTINUE NEXT YEAR?
WHAT SHOULD CHANGE NEXT YEAR?
129. FOURTH QUARTER — STUDENTS 2–4
Repeat the complete Fourth Quarter Student Review for Students 2, 3, and 4.
130. STUDENT STRENGTHS REVIEW
Student:
ACADEMIC STRENGTHS
LEARNING STRENGTHS
PERSONAL STRENGTHS
CREATIVE STRENGTHS
SOCIAL / COMMUNICATION STRENGTHS
LIFE-SKILL STRENGTHS
AREAS WHERE THIS CHILD SHOWS NATURAL INTEREST
HOW CAN WE BUILD ON THESE STRENGTHS?
131. STUDENT CHALLENGE REVIEW
Student:
CURRENT CHALLENGE
WHEN DOES IT HAPPEN MOST OFTEN?
WHAT MAY BE CONTRIBUTING TO IT?
☐ Material Too Difficult
☐ Material Too Easy
☐ Fatigue
☐ Distraction
☐ Learning Style Mismatch
☐ Needs More Practice
☐ Schedule Issue
☐ Lack of Interest
☐ Too Much Work
☐ Needs Outside Help
☐ Other
WHAT HAVE WE TRIED?
WHAT WORKED?
WHAT DID NOT WORK?
NEXT APPROACH
REVIEW DATE
132. WORK HABITS REVIEW
Student:
Rate each area:
STARTS WORK WITHOUT EXCESSIVE DELAY
☐ Strong
☐ Improving
☐ Needs Support
STAYS FOCUSED
☐ Strong
☐ Improving
☐ Needs Support
COMPLETES ASSIGNMENTS
☐ Strong
☐ Improving
☐ Needs Support
ASKS FOR HELP APPROPRIATELY
☐ Strong
☐ Improving
☐ Needs Support
WORKS INDEPENDENTLY
☐ Strong
☐ Improving
☐ Needs Support
ORGANIZES MATERIALS
☐ Strong
☐ Improving
☐ Needs Support
CORRECTS MISTAKES
☐ Strong
☐ Improving
☐ Needs Support
TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEARNING
☐ Strong
☐ Improving
☐ Needs Support
ONE WORK HABIT TO FOCUS ON NEXT
PLAN
133. INDEPENDENCE PROGRESS REVIEW
Student:
TASKS THE STUDENT CAN NOW DO INDEPENDENTLY
TASKS STILL REQUIRING HELP
NEW RESPONSIBILITIES TO INTRODUCE
ORGANIZATION SKILLS
TIME-MANAGEMENT SKILLS
GOAL FOR GREATER INDEPENDENCE
134. READING PROGRESS REVIEW
Student:
BOOKS COMPLETED
CURRENT READING LEVEL / ABILITY
READING STRENGTHS
AREAS NEEDING PRACTICE
FAVORITE TYPES OF BOOKS
READ-ALOUD RESPONSE
INDEPENDENT READING HABITS
READING GOAL FOR NEXT PERIOD
135. MATH PROGRESS REVIEW
Student:
CONCEPTS MASTERED
CONCEPTS BEING PRACTICED
CONCEPTS CAUSING DIFFICULTY
CURRICULUM PACE
☐ Too Fast
☐ Good Pace
☐ Too Slow
EXTRA PRACTICE NEEDED
NEXT GOAL
136. WRITING PROGRESS REVIEW
Student:
WRITING STRENGTHS
AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT
SPELLING / GRAMMAR
ORGANIZATION OF IDEAS
CREATIVITY
WRITING STAMINA
NEXT WRITING GOAL
137. PERSONAL GROWTH REVIEW
Student:
CONFIDENCE
PERSEVERANCE
RESPONSIBILITY
CURIOSITY
CREATIVITY
KINDNESS / COOPERATION
PROBLEM-SOLVING
PERSONAL GROWTH WORTH CELEBRATING
138. GOAL PROGRESS TRACKER
Student:
Goal:
Starting Date:
WHY THIS GOAL MATTERS
STEPS
PROGRESS CHECK 1
Date: ___________________
PROGRESS CHECK 2
Date: ___________________
PROGRESS CHECK 3
Date: ___________________
FINAL RESULT
☐ Completed
☐ Significant Progress
☐ Continuing
☐ Goal Changed
Notes:
139. PARENT / TEACHER REFLECTION
Quarter / Date:
WHAT AM I DOING WELL?
WHERE AM I FEELING STRESSED?
WHAT AM I OVERCOMPLICATING?
WHAT COULD I SIMPLIFY?
WHAT DO MY CHILDREN SEEM TO NEED MOST FROM ME RIGHT NOW?
WHAT IS ONE THING I CAN CHANGE?
WHAT IS ONE THING I SHOULD KEEP DOING?
140. CELEBRATE THE PROGRESS
STUDENT 1
Something Worth Celebrating:
STUDENT 2
Something Worth Celebrating:
STUDENT 3
Something Worth Celebrating:
STUDENT 4
Something Worth Celebrating:
OUR FAMILY
Something Worth Celebrating:
FAVORITE MEMORY FROM THIS PERIOD
PROGRESS DOES NOT ALWAYS LOOK THE SAME
Some progress is easy to measure.
A child moves to the next math level.
A reading list grows.
A course is completed.
A test score improves.
Other progress is quieter.
A child begins working independently.
A difficult subject causes less frustration.
A reluctant reader discovers a book they love.
A student asks better questions.
A child becomes willing to try again after making a mistake.
Both kinds of progress matter.
Use these reviews to make adjustments where necessary—but also use them to recognize how far your children have already come.
PART EIGHT
END-OF-YEAR RECORDS
The school year is ending.
The lessons have been taught.
The books have been read.
The plans have changed.
The children have grown.
Now it is time to gather the important records in one place.
Use this section to summarize the year, preserve the information that matters, and prepare for the next homeschool year.
141. FINAL ATTENDANCE SUMMARY
School Year:
STUDENT 1
Name:
Total Instructional Days:
Total Instructional Hours:
Total Field Trip / Educational Experience Days:
Total Co-op / Group Learning Days:
Total Absences:
Total Makeup Days:
NOTES
STUDENT 2
Name:
Total Instructional Days:
Total Instructional Hours:
Total Field Trip / Educational Experience Days:
Total Co-op / Group Learning Days:
Total Absences:
Total Makeup Days:
NOTES
STUDENT 3
Name:
Total Instructional Days:
Total Instructional Hours:
Total Field Trip / Educational Experience Days:
Total Co-op / Group Learning Days:
Total Absences:
Total Makeup Days:
NOTES
STUDENT 4
Name:
Total Instructional Days:
Total Instructional Hours:
Total Field Trip / Educational Experience Days:
Total Co-op / Group Learning Days:
Total Absences:
Total Makeup Days:
NOTES
142. FINAL SUBJECT & COURSE SUMMARY
STUDENT 1
Name:
| Subject / Course | Curriculum / Resource | Final Status | Final Grade / Evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
ADDITIONAL NOTES
143. FINAL GRADE RECORD
Student:
School Year:
| Subject | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final Grade / Evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Reading | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Writing | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Mathematics | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Science | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| History | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Social Studies | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Art | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Music | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Health | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Physical Education | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Elective | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Other | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
FINAL OVERALL EVALUATION
144. CURRICULUM COMPLETED
Student:
| Subject | Curriculum / Program | Completed? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
CURRICULUM COMPLETED IN FULL
CURRICULUM PARTIALLY COMPLETED
CURRICULUM TO CONTINUE NEXT YEAR
CURRICULUM WE WILL NOT USE AGAIN
145. BOOKS READ — YEAR-END TOTAL
Student:
TOTAL BOOKS READ
FAVORITE BOOK
FAVORITE AUTHOR
FAVORITE SERIES
FAVORITE READ-ALOUD
MOST CHALLENGING BOOK
BOOK THAT CREATED THE BEST DISCUSSION
BOOKS WE WANT TO READ NEXT YEAR
146. PROJECTS COMPLETED
Student:
| Project | Subject | Completion Date | Notes / Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | ____ | __________________ |
FAVORITE PROJECT
MOST CHALLENGING PROJECT
PROJECT WE WOULD DO AGAIN
147. FIELD TRIPS & EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
Student / Family:
| Date | Place / Experience | Subject Connection | Favorite Takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________________ | __________________ |
FAVORITE FIELD TRIP
MOST SURPRISING EXPERIENCE
PLACE WE WANT TO VISIT NEXT YEAR
148. ACTIVITIES & EXTRACURRICULAR SUMMARY
Student:
| Activity | Dates | Hours / Frequency | Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
FAVORITE ACTIVITY
NEW SKILL DEVELOPED
ACTIVITY TO CONTINUE NEXT YEAR
149. LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPED
Student:
COOKING / FOOD PREPARATION
CLEANING / HOME CARE
MONEY / BUDGETING
ORGANIZATION
TIME MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATION
RESPONSIBILITY
TECHNOLOGY
HOME / VEHICLE / PRACTICAL SKILLS
OTHER
150. ACHIEVEMENTS & MILESTONES
Student:
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
AWARDS / RECOGNITION
NEW SKILLS
BIGGEST CHALLENGE OVERCOME
PROUDEST MOMENT
151. STUDENT YEAR-END SUMMARY — STUDENT 1
Student Name:
Age:
Grade / Learning Level Completed:
GREATEST ACADEMIC GROWTH
GREATEST PERSONAL GROWTH
STRONGEST SUBJECT
MOST IMPROVED SUBJECT
FAVORITE SUBJECT
FAVORITE BOOK
FAVORITE PROJECT
FAVORITE FIELD TRIP
FAVORITE ACTIVITY
NEW INTEREST DISCOVERED
SKILL MASTERED
BIGGEST CHALLENGE OVERCOME
SOMETHING THIS STUDENT IS PROUD OF
WHAT I AM MOST PROUD OF AS THE PARENT / TEACHER
GOAL FOR NEXT YEAR
152. STUDENT YEAR-END SUMMARY — STUDENT 2
Repeat the complete Year-End Student Summary for Student 2.
153. STUDENT YEAR-END SUMMARY — STUDENT 3
Repeat the complete Year-End Student Summary for Student 3.
154. STUDENT YEAR-END SUMMARY — STUDENT 4
Repeat the complete Year-End Student Summary for Student 4.
155. YEAR-END NARRATIVE EVALUATION
Student:
THIS STUDENT BEGAN THE YEAR…
DURING THE YEAR, I SAW GROWTH IN…
THIS STUDENT’S GREATEST STRENGTHS ARE…
THIS STUDENT WORKED THROUGH…
THIS STUDENT DEVELOPED A SPECIAL INTEREST IN…
THIS STUDENT BECAME MORE INDEPENDENT IN…
NEXT YEAR, I WOULD LIKE TO BUILD ON…
WHAT I MOST WANT TO REMEMBER ABOUT THIS YEAR…
Parent / Teacher:
Date:
156. OUR HOMESCHOOL YEAR IN REVIEW
OUR THREE BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1.
2.
3.
OUR FAVORITE FAMILY LEARNING EXPERIENCE
OUR FAVORITE FIELD TRIP
OUR FAVORITE READ-ALOUD
OUR FAVORITE PROJECT
OUR BEST HOMESCHOOL DAY
OUR FUNNIEST HOMESCHOOL MEMORY
SOMETHING WE DID NOT EXPECT TO LEARN
SOMETHING THAT WAS HARD BUT WORTH IT
157. WHAT WORKED BEST THIS YEAR?
BEST CURRICULUM
BEST DAILY ROUTINE
BEST WEEKLY ROUTINE
BEST LEARNING TIME OF DAY
BEST ORGANIZATION SYSTEM
BEST FAMILY LEARNING ACTIVITY
BEST ONLINE RESOURCE
BEST BOOK / RESOURCE
BEST WAY TO HANDLE MULTIPLE CHILDREN
WHAT MADE HOMESCHOOLING EASIER?
158. WHAT DID NOT WORK?
CURRICULUM THAT DID NOT FIT
ROUTINE THAT DID NOT WORK
SCHEDULE PROBLEM
SOMETHING WE OVERCOMPLICATED
SOMETHING THAT CAUSED TOO MUCH STRESS
SOMETHING WE SPENT MONEY ON BUT RARELY USED
SOMETHING WE WILL NOT REPEAT NEXT YEAR
WHAT WE LEARNED FROM IT
159. WHAT WE WILL CHANGE NEXT YEAR
CURRICULUM CHANGES
SCHEDULE CHANGES
ROUTINE CHANGES
RECORD-KEEPING CHANGES
FIELD TRIP / ACTIVITY CHANGES
FAMILY LEARNING CHANGES
ONE THING WE WANT TO SIMPLIFY
ONE THING WE WANT TO ADD
160. NEXT YEAR CURRICULUM IDEAS
STUDENT 1
Subject:
Possible Curriculum:
Notes:
Subject:
Possible Curriculum:
Notes:
STUDENT 2
Possible Curriculum / Resources:
STUDENT 3
Possible Curriculum / Resources:
STUDENT 4
Possible Curriculum / Resources:
161. NEXT YEAR GOALS
STUDENT 1
Academic Goal:
Personal Goal:
Reading Goal:
Special Interest Goal:
STUDENT 2
Academic Goal:
Personal Goal:
Reading Goal:
Special Interest Goal:
STUDENT 3
Academic Goal:
Personal Goal:
Reading Goal:
Special Interest Goal:
STUDENT 4
Academic Goal:
Personal Goal:
Reading Goal:
Special Interest Goal:
162. RECORDS TO SAVE
Before putting this homeschool year away, make sure you have preserved the records important to your family.
PLANNER RECORDS
☐ Attendance
☐ Instructional Days
☐ Instructional Hours
☐ Grade Records
☐ Subjects & Courses
☐ Curriculum Records
☐ Reading Records
☐ Projects
☐ Field Trips
☐ Activities
☐ Progress Reviews
☐ Year-End Summaries
STUDENT WORK TO SAVE SEPARATELY
☐ Writing Samples
☐ Tests / Assessments
☐ Major Projects
☐ Artwork
☐ Photographs
☐ Certificates
☐ Awards
☐ Report Cards / Evaluations
☐ Other Important Work
WHERE OUR RECORDS ARE STORED
163. HOMESCHOOL PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST
Student:
INCLUDE AS NEEDED
☐ Student Information
☐ Annual Goals
☐ Attendance
☐ Subject List
☐ Curriculum List
☐ Reading List
☐ Writing Samples
☐ Math Samples
☐ Science Work
☐ History / Social Studies Work
☐ Projects
☐ Art / Creative Work
☐ Tests / Assessments
☐ Field Trip Records
☐ Activity Records
☐ Certificates / Awards
☐ Progress Reviews
☐ Final Grades / Evaluations
☐ Year-End Narrative
☐ Photographs
☐ Other:
164. PARENT / TEACHER YEAR-END REFLECTION
WHAT DID I DO WELL THIS YEAR?
WHAT WAS HARDEST FOR ME?
WHAT DID I LEARN ABOUT EACH CHILD?
WHAT DID I LEARN ABOUT MYSELF?
WHERE DID I PUT TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON OUR HOMESCHOOL?
WHERE SHOULD I GIVE US MORE FREEDOM NEXT YEAR?
WHAT AM I MOST PROUD OF?
WHAT AM I THANKFUL FOR?
WHAT DO I WANT TO REMEMBER BEFORE NEXT YEAR BEGINS?
165. A NOTE TO OUR CHILDREN
Use this page to write something you want your children to remember about this homeschool year.
166. OUR FAVORITE MEMORIES
STUDENT 1
STUDENT 2
STUDENT 3
STUDENT 4
FAMILY MEMORY
SOMETHING WE WILL LAUGH ABOUT YEARS FROM NOW
167. OUR HOMESCHOOL YEAR — FINAL SNAPSHOT
School Year:
Students:
Total Family Instructional Days:
Books Read:
Field Trips:
Projects:
Activities:
Favorite Curriculum:
Favorite Family Book:
Favorite Field Trip:
Favorite Project:
Biggest Accomplishment:
Biggest Lesson Learned:
ONE SENTENCE THAT DESCRIBES THIS HOMESCHOOL YEAR
THE YEAR IS MORE THAN THE RECORD
A completed planner can tell you how many days you taught.
It can tell you which books were read.
It can show grades, curriculum, projects, attendance, and progress.
Those records matter.
But they are not the entire homeschool year.
The year also lives in conversations around the table.
It lives in questions asked in the car.
It lives in the moment a difficult concept finally clicked.
It lives in the book a child did not want to put down.
It lives in projects spread across the kitchen table.
It lives in field trips, experiments, mistakes, laughter, frustration, persistence, and discovery.
At the beginning of the year, these pages were empty.
Now they hold a record of growth.
Take time to recognize what your family accomplished.
Then close this year with gratitude—and carry what you learned into the next one.
PART NINE
EXTRA PLANNING & RECORD PAGES
No two homeschool years are exactly alike.
Some families need more weekly planning pages.
Some need extra reading logs.
Some need additional grade sheets, curriculum records, project pages, or space for notes.
This section gives you extra room so the planner can continue serving your family without forcing you into a fixed number of pages.
Use these pages whenever you need them.
168. EXTRA WEEKLY PLANNER
Week:
Dates:
____________________________ to ____________________________
TOP PRIORITIES
IMPORTANT DATES
FIELD TRIPS / CO-OP / ACTIVITIES
FAMILY LEARNING
BOOKS / READ-ALOUDS
MATERIALS NEEDED
169. EXTRA WEEKLY STUDENT PLANNER
Student:
Week:
MONDAY
Lessons / Assignments:
Completed / Notes:
TUESDAY
Lessons / Assignments:
Completed / Notes:
WEDNESDAY
Lessons / Assignments:
Completed / Notes:
THURSDAY
Lessons / Assignments:
Completed / Notes:
FRIDAY
Lessons / Assignments:
Completed / Notes:
MOVE FORWARD
170. EXTRA LESSON PLANNING PAGE
Student:
Subject:
Week / Dates:
LESSON GOALS
MATERIALS / RESOURCES
LESSONS
COMPLETED
NEEDS MORE WORK
171. EXTRA ATTENDANCE PAGE
Student:
Month:
| Date | Present | Absent | Field Trip / Co-op | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
TOTAL DAYS
TOTAL HOURS
172. EXTRA GRADE RECORD
Student:
Subject:
| Date | Assignment / Assessment | Score | Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
Final Grade / Evaluation:
173. EXTRA READING LOG
Student:
| # | Title | Author | Date Completed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 2 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 3 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 4 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 5 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 6 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 7 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 8 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 9 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 10 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 11 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 12 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 13 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 14 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 15 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 16 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 17 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 18 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 19 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 20 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
174. EXTRA CURRICULUM RECORD
Student:
Subject:
Curriculum:
Level:
Beginning Date:
Completion Date:
LESSONS / UNITS COMPLETED
SKILLS COVERED
MATERIALS USED
FINAL EVALUATION
WOULD WE USE IT AGAIN?
☐ Yes
☐ Maybe
☐ No
175. EXTRA PROJECT RECORD
Student:
Project:
Subject:
Dates:
GOAL
MATERIALS
STEPS
FINAL RESULT
WHAT WAS LEARNED
176. EXTRA FIELD TRIP RECORD
Date:
Destination:
Student / Students:
SUBJECT CONNECTIONS
WHAT WE SAW
WHAT WE LEARNED
FAVORITE PART
FOLLOW-UP LEARNING
177. EXTRA ACTIVITY RECORD
Student:
Activity:
Dates:
Instructor / Organization:
SKILLS DEVELOPED
HOURS / FREQUENCY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NOTES
178. EXTRA STUDENT PROGRESS RECORD
Student:
Date:
CURRENT STRENGTHS
CURRENT CHALLENGES
ACADEMIC PROGRESS
WORK HABITS
INDEPENDENCE
NEXT GOAL
179. EXTRA GOAL PAGE
Student / Family:
Goal:
WHY THIS GOAL MATTERS
ACTION STEPS
TARGET DATE
PROGRESS
FINAL RESULT
180. EXTRA CURRICULUM WISH LIST
| Resource / Curriculum | Student | Subject | Cost | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | ______ | __________ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | ______ | __________ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | ______ | __________ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | ______ | __________ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | ______ | __________ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | ______ | __________ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | ______ | __________ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | ______ | __________ | ____ | ____ |
NOTES
181. EXTRA BOOK WISH LIST
Student / Family:
| Book | Author | Subject / Genre | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | ____ |
182. EXTRA RESOURCE LIST
Resource:
Type:
☐ Website
☐ App
☐ Book
☐ Curriculum
☐ Course
☐ Local Resource
☐ Community Group
☐ Other
Student / Students:
Purpose:
Cost:
Contact / Website:
Notes:
183. EXTRA PASSWORD / LOGIN RECORD
For security, record only information you are comfortable keeping in a physical planner.
Resource:
Website:
Username / Email:
Password Hint:
Renewal Date:
Notes:
184. EXTRA HOMESCHOOL CONTACT PAGE
Name / Organization:
Purpose:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Address:
Notes:
185. EXTRA DAILY RECORD
Date:
STUDENT 1
Lessons / Activities:
STUDENT 2
Lessons / Activities:
STUDENT 3
Lessons / Activities:
STUDENT 4
Lessons / Activities:
FAMILY LEARNING
HOURS
NOTES
186. EXTRA REVERSE-PLANNING PAGE
Use this page when you prefer to record learning after it happens instead of planning everything in advance.
Date:
WHAT WE ACTUALLY DID
SUBJECTS COVERED
☐ Reading
☐ Writing
☐ Math
☐ Science
☐ History
☐ Geography
☐ Art
☐ Music
☐ Life Skills
☐ Physical Education
☐ Other
STUDENT 1
STUDENT 2
STUDENT 3
STUDENT 4
UNEXPECTED LEARNING
187. EXTRA LOOP SCHEDULE
LOOP NAME
COMPLETION NOTES
188. EXTRA CATCH-UP PAGE
Student:
WORK TO CATCH UP
PRIORITY ORDER
NEW COMPLETION DATES
COMPLETED
189. EXTRA NOTES PAGE
190. EXTRA IDEAS PAGE
HOMESCHOOL IDEAS
BOOK IDEAS
PROJECT IDEAS
FIELD TRIP IDEAS
CURRICULUM IDEAS
ACTIVITIES
191. NEXT YEAR NOTES
WHAT TO REMEMBER
WHAT TO BUY EARLY
WHAT TO CHANGE
WHAT TO KEEP
WHAT TO AVOID
NEW IDEAS
192. BLANK PLANNING PAGE
Date / Topic:
193. BLANK RECORD PAGE
Student:
Record Type:
194. FINAL NOTES
YOUR HOMESCHOOL — YOUR PLANNER
A useful homeschool planner should never make you feel trapped by its pages.
It should give you enough structure to stay organized and enough flexibility to adapt when your family needs something different.
Use these extra pages freely.
Duplicate what works.
Ignore what you do not need.
Add your own system.
Change your routine.
Record the things that matter most.
This planner was designed to give you one organized place for the plans, lessons, records, progress, experiences, and memories that make up a homeschool year.
But the planner is still only a tool.
The real work happens in your home.
The real learning happens in your children.
And the real success of the year will never be measured only by how many pages were completed.
It will be seen in how much your children learned, how much they grew, and how well your homeschool served the family you were building it for.
HAVE A GREAT HOMESCHOOL YEAR
Evergreen Learning Press
PART TEN
QUICK-REFERENCE HOMESCHOOL PAGES
The school year gets busy.
Sometimes you do not need another detailed planning page.
You just need to find an important piece of information quickly.
This section gives you a convenient place to keep the contacts, dates, resources, ideas, and information you may need throughout the year.
195. IMPORTANT HOMESCHOOL INFORMATION
School Year:
Homeschool Name:
Parent / Teacher:
Primary Email:
Primary Phone:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
196. IMPORTANT DATES AT A GLANCE
SCHOOL YEAR
First Day:
Last Planned Day:
BREAKS
Fall Break:
Thanksgiving Break:
Winter Break:
Spring Break:
Other:
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
TESTING / ASSESSMENT DATES
CO-OP DATES
197. IMPORTANT CONTACTS
| Name | Organization / Purpose | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________________ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________________ |
198. HOMESCHOOL GROUPS & CO-OPS
Group / Co-op:
Contact Person:
Phone / Email:
Meeting Location:
Meeting Days:
Cost / Fees:
CLASSES / ACTIVITIES
IMPORTANT DATES
NOTES
199. COMMUNITY RESOURCES
LIBRARY
Name / Branch:
Contact:
Programs:
PARKS / RECREATION
MUSEUMS
SCIENCE / NATURE CENTERS
HISTORICAL SITES
ART / MUSIC RESOURCES
SPORTS / PHYSICAL EDUCATION
OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES
200. FIELD TRIP WISH LIST
| Destination | Location | Subject Connection | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________________ | ____ |
201. BOOKS WE WANT TO READ
FAMILY READ-ALOUDS
STUDENT 1
STUDENT 2
STUDENT 3
STUDENT 4
202. DOCUMENTARIES & EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS TO WATCH
| Title | Subject | Student(s) | Watched |
|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | __________ | ______ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________ | ______ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________ | ______ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________ | ______ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________ | ______ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________ | ______ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________ | ______ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________ | ______ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________ | ______ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________ | ______ | ☐ |
203. PROJECT IDEAS
SCIENCE
HISTORY
ART
WRITING
BUILDING / MAKING
LIFE SKILLS
FAMILY PROJECTS
204. THINGS THE CHILDREN WANT TO LEARN
Sometimes the best learning ideas come directly from the children.
STUDENT 1
I want to learn:
I want to make:
I want to visit:
Something I wonder about:
STUDENT 2
I want to learn:
I want to make:
I want to visit:
Something I wonder about:
STUDENT 3
I want to learn:
I want to make:
I want to visit:
Something I wonder about:
STUDENT 4
I want to learn:
I want to make:
I want to visit:
Something I wonder about:
205. WHEN WE NEED A HOMESCHOOL IDEA
Choose something from this page when everyone needs a change of pace.
☐ Visit the library
☐ Take a nature walk
☐ Read outside
☐ Watch a documentary
☐ Cook a new recipe
☐ Visit a museum
☐ Explore a historical site
☐ Conduct a science experiment
☐ Build something
☐ Start an art project
☐ Write a short story
☐ Research a question
☐ Learn about another country
☐ Study a famous person
☐ Visit a local business
☐ Interview someone about their career
☐ Learn a practical home skill
☐ Work in the garden
☐ Create a family budget
☐ Study maps
☐ Listen to an audiobook
☐ Visit a park
☐ Volunteer
☐ Start a student-choice project
☐ Let each child choose something to learn
OUR OWN IDEAS
206. SUPPLY INVENTORY
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
☐ Pencils
☐ Pens
☐ Colored Pencils
☐ Markers
☐ Crayons
☐ Paper
☐ Notebooks
☐ Folders
☐ Binders
☐ Index Cards
☐ Glue
☐ Scissors
☐ Rulers
☐ Printer Paper
☐ Printer Ink
SCIENCE SUPPLIES
ART SUPPLIES
OTHER SUPPLIES
207. SUPPLIES TO BUY
| Item | Subject / Purpose | Quantity | Priority | Purchased |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | ☐ |
208. HOMESCHOOL EXPENSE TRACKER
| Date | Item / Resource | Category | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | $______ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | $______ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | $______ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | $______ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | $______ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | $______ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | $______ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | $______ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | $______ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | $______ |
TOTAL
$____________________
209. CURRICULUM PURCHASE TRACKER
| Curriculum / Resource | Student | Subject | Cost | Purchased |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | ______ | __________ | $____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | ______ | __________ | $____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | ______ | __________ | $____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | ______ | __________ | $____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | ______ | __________ | $____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | ______ | __________ | $____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | ______ | __________ | $____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | ______ | __________ | $____ | ☐ |
TOTAL CURRICULUM COST
$____________________
210. SUBSCRIPTION TRACKER
| Program / Service | Cost | Renewal Date | Keep? |
|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | $____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | $____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | $____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | $____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | $____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | $____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | $____ | ____ | ____ |
| __________________ | $____ | ____ | ____ |
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION TOTAL
$____________________
211. BORROWED & LOANED RESOURCES
BORROWED
| Item | From | Date | Return By | Returned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | __________ | ____ | ____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________ | ____ | ____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________ | ____ | ____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________ | ____ | ____ | ☐ |
LOANED
| Item | To | Date | Return By | Returned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | __________ | ____ | ____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________ | ____ | ____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________ | ____ | ____ | ☐ |
| __________________ | __________ | ____ | ____ | ☐ |
212. HOMESCHOOL MEETING NOTES
Date:
People Present:
WHAT IS GOING WELL?
WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE?
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN WANT MORE OF?
UPCOMING EVENTS
DECISIONS
ACTION ITEMS
213. QUESTIONS TO RESEARCH
214. SOMEDAY / MAYBE LIST
Not every good idea needs to become part of this week’s schedule.
Save those ideas here.
BOOKS
COURSES
PROJECTS
FIELD TRIPS
ACTIVITIES
SKILLS TO LEARN
OTHER IDEAS
215. QUICK NOTES
216. END-OF-PLANNER CHECKLIST
Before putting this planner away, ask:
☐ Have attendance records been completed?
☐ Have instructional days or hours been totaled if needed?
☐ Have final grades or evaluations been recorded?
☐ Have reading lists been completed?
☐ Have curriculum records been updated?
☐ Have important projects been recorded?
☐ Have field trips and activities been documented?
☐ Have quarterly reviews been completed?
☐ Have year-end student summaries been completed?
☐ Have important work samples been saved?
☐ Have certificates and awards been saved?
☐ Have next-year curriculum ideas been recorded?
☐ Have next-year goals been recorded?
☐ Have important permanent records been stored safely?
RECORDS LOCATION
BEFORE YOU CLOSE THIS PLANNER
At the beginning of the year, you had plans.
Some worked exactly as expected.
Some changed.
Some disappeared completely.
And some of the best learning probably happened in ways you never planned.
That is homeschooling.
This planner was never meant to make every family follow the same schedule.
It was designed to give you a place to organize your homeschool.
Your children.
Your curriculum.
Your schedule.
Your records.
Your goals.
Your discoveries.
Your memories.
Keep what worked.
Learn from what did not.
Celebrate the progress.
And when the next school year begins, start again with something you did not have when this year began:
experience.
THANK YOU
Thank you for allowing Evergreen Learning Press to be part of your homeschool year.
May this planner help you spend less time wondering where everything is—and more time doing what matters most:
helping your children learn, grow, discover, and become increasingly capable learners.
Evergreen Learning Press
PART ELEVEN
THE COMPLETE 52-WEEK HOMESCHOOL PLANNER
This section is the working center of your homeschool year.
Each week provides space to plan what you hope to accomplish, organize lessons for up to four children, record what was actually completed, and move unfinished work forward without losing track of it.
The goal is not to create a perfect week.
The goal is to keep your homeschool organized while allowing real life to happen.
WEEK 1
Dates:
____________________________ to ____________________________
OUR WEEK AT A GLANCE
TOP THREE FAMILY PRIORITIES
IMPORTANT DATES & APPOINTMENTS
CO-OP / CLASSES / ACTIVITIES
FIELD TRIPS / EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
FAMILY LEARNING
READ-ALOUDS / BOOKS
MATERIALS WE NEED
SOMETHING WE DO NOT WANT TO FORGET
WEEK 1 — STUDENT 1
Student Name:
WEEKLY GOAL
MONDAY
Reading / Language Arts:
Math:
Science:
History / Social Studies:
Other:
Completed / Notes:
TUESDAY
Reading / Language Arts:
Math:
Science:
History / Social Studies:
Other:
Completed / Notes:
WEDNESDAY
Reading / Language Arts:
Math:
Science:
History / Social Studies:
Other:
Completed / Notes:
THURSDAY
Reading / Language Arts:
Math:
Science:
History / Social Studies:
Other:
Completed / Notes:
FRIDAY
Reading / Language Arts:
Math:
Science:
History / Social Studies:
Other:
Completed / Notes:
THIS STUDENT COMPLETED
MOVE TO NEXT WEEK
WEEK 1 — STUDENT 2
Student Name:
WEEKLY GOAL
MONDAY
Lessons / Assignments:
Completed / Notes:
TUESDAY
Lessons / Assignments:
Completed / Notes:
WEDNESDAY
Lessons / Assignments:
Completed / Notes:
THURSDAY
Lessons / Assignments:
Completed / Notes:
FRIDAY
Lessons / Assignments:
Completed / Notes:
THIS STUDENT COMPLETED
MOVE TO NEXT WEEK
WEEK 1 — STUDENT 3
Student Name:
WEEKLY GOAL
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
COMPLETED / PROGRESS
MOVE FORWARD
WEEK 1 — STUDENT 4
Student Name:
WEEKLY GOAL
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
COMPLETED / PROGRESS
MOVE FORWARD
WEEK 1 — ATTENDANCE & INSTRUCTION
| Student | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student 1 | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Student 2 | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Student 3 | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Student 4 | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
FIELD TRIP / CO-OP HOURS
OTHER EDUCATIONAL HOURS
WEEK 1 — WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED?
LESSONS COMPLETED AS PLANNED
LESSONS THAT MOVED
WHY DID OUR PLAN CHANGE?
☐ Needed More Practice
☐ Student Moved Ahead
☐ Illness
☐ Appointment
☐ Family Commitment
☐ Field Trip
☐ Co-op / Activity
☐ Curriculum Adjustment
☐ Unexpected Learning Opportunity
☐ Needed a Break
☐ Other
UNEXPECTED LEARNING
SOMETHING THAT WORKED WELL
SOMETHING THAT NEEDS ADJUSTMENT
FAVORITE MOMENT THIS WEEK
WEEK 2
Dates:
____________________________ to ____________________________
OUR WEEK AT A GLANCE
TOP THREE PRIORITIES
IMPORTANT DATES
ACTIVITIES / CO-OP
FIELD TRIPS
FAMILY LEARNING
BOOKS / READ-ALOUDS
MATERIALS NEEDED
NOTES
WEEK 2 — STUDENT 1
Student Name:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Weekly Progress:
Move Forward:
WEEK 2 — STUDENT 2
Student Name:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Weekly Progress:
Move Forward:
WEEK 2 — STUDENT 3
Student Name:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Weekly Progress:
Move Forward:
WEEK 2 — STUDENT 4
Student Name:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Weekly Progress:
Move Forward:
WEEK 2 — WEEKLY RECORD
ATTENDANCE
Student 1: ______ days / ______ hours
Student 2: ______ days / ______ hours
Student 3: ______ days / ______ hours
Student 4: ______ days / ______ hours
WHAT WE COMPLETED
WHAT MOVES FORWARD
UNEXPECTED LEARNING
WEEKLY NOTES
WEEKS 3–13
Each week contains the complete working system:
- Family Week-at-a-Glance
- Student 1 Lesson Plan
- Student 2 Lesson Plan
- Student 3 Lesson Plan
- Student 4 Lesson Plan
- Attendance & Instruction Record
- What Actually Happened?
- Unfinished Work / Move Forward
- Weekly Progress Notes
WEEK 13 — FIRST QUARTER CLOSING WEEK
Dates:
____________________________ to ____________________________
WHAT MUST BE FINISHED?
WHAT CAN MOVE INTO THE NEXT QUARTER?
STUDENT 1 — QUARTER HIGHLIGHT
STUDENT 2 — QUARTER HIGHLIGHT
STUDENT 3 — QUARTER HIGHLIGHT
STUDENT 4 — QUARTER HIGHLIGHT
FAMILY HIGHLIGHT
RECORDS TO UPDATE
☐ Attendance
☐ Grades
☐ Reading
☐ Curriculum
☐ Projects
☐ Activities
☐ Instructional Hours
☐ Progress Reviews
WEEKS 14–26
Repeat the complete weekly planning system for the second quarter.
Every week includes:
FAMILY PAGE
- Priorities
- Appointments
- Activities
- Field trips
- Family learning
- Books
- Materials
- Notes
STUDENT PAGES
For each of four students:
- Weekly goal
- Monday lessons
- Tuesday lessons
- Wednesday lessons
- Thursday lessons
- Friday lessons
- Completed work
- Progress
- Work moved forward
WEEKLY RECORD PAGE
- Attendance
- Instructional hours
- Completed lessons
- Moved lessons
- Unexpected learning
- Curriculum notes
- Favorite moment
WEEK 26 — MIDYEAR CLOSING WEEK
OUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT SO FAR
WHAT IS WORKING BEST?
WHAT SHOULD WE CHANGE?
STUDENT 1 PRIORITY FOR THE SECOND HALF
STUDENT 2 PRIORITY FOR THE SECOND HALF
STUDENT 3 PRIORITY FOR THE SECOND HALF
STUDENT 4 PRIORITY FOR THE SECOND HALF
WEEKS 27–39
Repeat the complete weekly planning and recording system.
WEEK 39 — THIRD QUARTER CLOSING WEEK
CURRICULUM STILL TO COMPLETE
PROJECTS STILL TO COMPLETE
BOOKS STILL TO READ
STUDENT 1 FINAL-QUARTER PRIORITY
STUDENT 2 FINAL-QUARTER PRIORITY
STUDENT 3 FINAL-QUARTER PRIORITY
STUDENT 4 FINAL-QUARTER PRIORITY
WEEKS 40–51
Repeat the complete weekly planning system.
WEEK 52
Dates:
____________________________ to ____________________________
OUR FINAL WEEK
WHAT DO WE WANT TO FINISH?
WHAT DOES NOT NEED TO BE FINISHED?
FINAL LESSONS
Student 1:
Student 2:
Student 3:
Student 4:
FINAL FAMILY LEARNING EXPERIENCE
LAST BOOK / READ-ALOUD
FINAL PROJECTS
FINAL ATTENDANCE
Student 1: ______ days / ______ hours
Student 2: ______ days / ______ hours
Student 3: ______ days / ______ hours
Student 4: ______ days / ______ hours
WEEK 52 — LOOKING BACK
SOMETHING WE LEARNED THIS YEAR THAT WE WILL NEVER FORGET
SOMETHING THAT WAS HARD
SOMETHING THAT BECAME EASIER
SOMETHING WE ARE PROUD OF
OUR FAVORITE MEMORY
OUR HOMESCHOOL YEAR IN ONE SENTENCE
THE COMPLETE 52-WEEK SYSTEM
In the finished printed planner, all 52 weeks receive their own complete working pages.
No parent will be told to photocopy pages.
No parent will be told to create the missing weeks.
No customer will receive a shortened sample of the planner.
The physical planner will contain the complete year.
Every week will provide enough space to:
- plan the family schedule,
- organize lessons,
- manage up to four children,
- document attendance,
- record instructional time,
- track completed work,
- move unfinished lessons,
- record unexpected learning,
- and preserve weekly progress.
That is what makes this a true year-long homeschool planning system rather than a collection of sample worksheets.
ONE WEEK AT A TIME
A homeschool year can look enormous when viewed all at once.
Fifty-two weeks.
Hundreds of lessons.
Dozens of books.
Projects.
Field trips.
Appointments.
Activities.
Good days.
Hard days.
Unexpected days.
But a homeschool year is never lived all at once.
It is lived one day and one week at a time.
Use these pages the same way.
Plan the week in front of you.
Teach the children in front of you.
Record what happened.
Adjust what needs changing.
Then turn the page and begin again.
PART TWELVE
THE COMPLETE 2026–2027 MONTHLY HOMESCHOOL PLANNER
A year becomes easier to manage when you can see the larger picture before you begin planning individual weeks.
Each month in this section gives you space to organize:
- important dates,
- family priorities,
- curriculum goals,
- individual student goals,
- appointments,
- co-op activities,
- field trips,
- books,
- projects,
- supplies,
- and work that needs to move forward.
Use the monthly pages together with the 52-week planning system to keep both the big picture and the everyday details in view.
JULY 2026
MONTH AT A GLANCE
IMPORTANT DATES
TOP THREE PRIORITIES
APPOINTMENTS
CO-OP / ACTIVITIES
FIELD TRIPS
BOOKS / READ-ALOUDS
PROJECTS
MATERIALS / SUPPLIES NEEDED
JULY 2026 CALENDAR
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
JULY NOTES
JULY STUDENT GOALS
STUDENT 1
Name:
Academic Goal:
Reading Goal:
Math Goal:
Other Goal:
STUDENT 2
Name:
Academic Goal:
Reading Goal:
Math Goal:
Other Goal:
STUDENT 3
Name:
Academic Goal:
Reading Goal:
Math Goal:
Other Goal:
STUDENT 4
Name:
Academic Goal:
Reading Goal:
Math Goal:
Other Goal:
JULY CURRICULUM TARGETS
| Student | Subject | Starting Point | Target by Month-End |
|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________ | __________________ |
CURRICULUM NOTES
JULY MONTH-END REVIEW
WHAT WENT WELL?
WHAT DID WE COMPLETE?
WHAT NEEDS MORE TIME?
WHAT MOVES TO AUGUST?
FAVORITE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
SOMETHING WE SHOULD CHANGE
SOMETHING WORTH CELEBRATING
AUGUST 2026
MONTH AT A GLANCE
Top Priorities:
Important Dates:
Appointments:
Activities / Co-op:
Field Trips:
Books:
Projects:
Materials Needed:
AUGUST 2026 CALENDAR
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 |
AUGUST NOTES
AUGUST STUDENT & CURRICULUM GOALS
STUDENT 1
STUDENT 2
STUDENT 3
STUDENT 4
FAMILY LEARNING GOAL
CURRICULUM TARGETS
AUGUST MONTH-END REVIEW
Completed:
Moved Forward:
Curriculum Working Well:
Curriculum Needing Adjustment:
Favorite Memory:
Next Month Priority:
SEPTEMBER 2026
MONTH AT A GLANCE
Priorities:
Important Dates:
Activities:
Field Trips:
Books:
Projects:
SEPTEMBER 2026 CALENDAR
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
SEPTEMBER LEARNING TARGETS
Student 1:
Student 2:
Student 3:
Student 4:
MONTH-END NOTES
OCTOBER 2026
MONTH AT A GLANCE
Priorities:
Important Dates:
Activities / Co-op:
Field Trips:
Books / Projects:
OCTOBER 2026 CALENDAR
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
OCTOBER STUDENT GOALS
Student 1:
Student 2:
Student 3:
Student 4:
OCTOBER REVIEW
NOVEMBER 2026
MONTH AT A GLANCE
Top Priorities:
Important Dates:
Holiday Plans:
Activities:
Learning Goals:
NOVEMBER 2026 CALENDAR
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 |
NOVEMBER CURRICULUM TARGETS
SHORT-WEEK / HOLIDAY ADJUSTMENTS
NOVEMBER REVIEW
DECEMBER 2026
MONTH AT A GLANCE
Important Dates:
Holiday Break:
Essential Lessons:
Family Learning:
Books / Read-Alouds:
Projects:
DECEMBER 2026 CALENDAR
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
FIRST-HALF YEAR CHECK
What are we most proud of?
What needs adjustment?
What should we simplify?
What should continue exactly as it is?
JANUARY 2027
NEW YEAR — FRESH START
OUR TOP THREE PRIORITIES
SOMETHING WE WANT TO IMPROVE
SOMETHING WE WANT TO KEEP
SOMETHING NEW WE WANT TO TRY
JANUARY 2027 CALENDAR
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | |||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 31 |
JANUARY STUDENT GOALS
Student 1:
Student 2:
Student 3:
Student 4:
JANUARY REVIEW
FEBRUARY 2027
MONTH AT A GLANCE
Priorities:
Important Dates:
Activities:
Books:
Projects:
Curriculum Targets:
FEBRUARY 2027 CALENDAR
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 |
FEBRUARY REVIEW
Strongest Progress:
Needs More Attention:
Move Forward:
MARCH 2027
MONTH AT A GLANCE
Top Priorities:
Important Dates:
Field Trips:
Activities:
Books:
Projects:
MARCH 2027 CALENDAR
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
MARCH CURRICULUM CHECK
Ahead:
On Track:
Needs More Time:
MARCH REVIEW
APRIL 2027
MONTH AT A GLANCE
Priorities:
Important Dates:
Spring Activities:
Field Trips:
Curriculum Remaining:
APRIL 2027 CALENDAR
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
APRIL STUDENT PRIORITIES
Student 1:
Student 2:
Student 3:
Student 4:
APRIL REVIEW
MAY 2027
MONTH AT A GLANCE
WHAT MUST BE COMPLETED?
WHAT CAN CONTINUE INTO SUMMER?
FINAL PROJECTS
FINAL BOOKS
ACTIVITIES / FIELD TRIPS
MAY 2027 CALENDAR
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 |
MAY YEAR-END PREPARATION
Records to Update:
☐ Attendance
☐ Instructional Hours
☐ Grades
☐ Reading
☐ Curriculum
☐ Projects
☐ Activities
☐ Field Trips
☐ Progress Reviews
MAY NOTES
JUNE 2027
MONTH AT A GLANCE
Final Lessons:
Final Projects:
Final Assessments:
End-of-Year Activities:
Summer Learning Ideas:
JUNE 2027 CALENDAR
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
JUNE FINAL CHECK
Student 1 Complete:
☐ Yes ☐ Continuing
Student 2 Complete:
☐ Yes ☐ Continuing
Student 3 Complete:
☐ Yes ☐ Continuing
Student 4 Complete:
☐ Yes ☐ Continuing
FINAL RECORDS COMPLETED
☐ Attendance
☐ Hours
☐ Grades
☐ Reading
☐ Curriculum
☐ Year-End Summaries
FINAL MONTH NOTES
2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR AT A GLANCE
JULY
Main Focus:
AUGUST
Main Focus:
SEPTEMBER
Main Focus:
OCTOBER
Main Focus:
NOVEMBER
Main Focus:
DECEMBER
Main Focus:
JANUARY
Main Focus:
FEBRUARY
Main Focus:
MARCH
Main Focus:
APRIL
Main Focus:
MAY
Main Focus:
JUNE
Main Focus:
OUR YEAR IN ONE VIEW
FIRST QUARTER PRIORITY
SECOND QUARTER PRIORITY
THIRD QUARTER PRIORITY
FOURTH QUARTER PRIORITY
BIGGEST FAMILY GOAL
BIGGEST STUDENT GOAL
MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER
MONTH BY MONTH
A successful homeschool year does not require every month to look alike.
Some months will be full.
Some will be lighter.
Some will include travel, holidays, illness, projects, field trips, or unexpected changes.
The purpose of these monthly pages is to keep the larger direction visible while leaving enough room for your family to adjust.
Look ahead.
Plan what matters.
Leave room for change.
Review what happened.
Then begin the next month with what you learned from the one before it.
PART THIRTEEN
COMPLETE GRADEBOOK & PERMANENT STUDENT RECORDS
This section is designed to give each student a dedicated academic record for the full homeschool year.
Use these pages for:
- course tracking,
- grades,
- evaluations,
- reading,
- completed curriculum,
- major projects,
- quarter summaries,
- final academic records,
- and information you may want to preserve after the school year ends.
Each student receives their own complete section.
STUDENT 1
PERMANENT ACADEMIC RECORD
Student Name:
School Year:
Date of Birth:
Age:
Grade / Learning Level:
Parent / Teacher:
Homeschool Name:
STUDENT 1 — COURSE LIST
| Subject / Course | Curriculum / Resource | Instructor | Final Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| __________________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
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STUDENT 1 — QUARTER GRADE SUMMARY
| Subject | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Language Arts | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Writing | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Mathematics | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Science | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| History | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Social Studies | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Art | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Music | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Health | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Physical Education | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Elective 1 | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Elective 2 | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
| Other | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ | ____ |
STUDENT 1 — SUBJECT GRADEBOOK
Subject:
Grading Method:
☐ Percentage
☐ Letter Grade
☐ Pass / Fail
☐ Mastery
☐ Narrative
☐ Other
| Date | Assignment / Assessment | Score | Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
Final Subject Grade / Evaluation:
STUDENT 1 — READING RECORD
| # | Title | Author | Date Completed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 2 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 3 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 4 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 5 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 6 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 7 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 8 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 9 | __________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 10 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 11 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 12 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 13 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 14 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 15 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 16 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 17 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 18 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 19 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
| 20 | _________________ | __________________ | ____ | __________ |
Favorite Book:
STUDENT 1 — CURRICULUM COMPLETION RECORD
| Subject | Curriculum | Started | Completed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
| __________ | __________________ | ____ | ____ | __________ |
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Notes:
STUDENT 1 — PROJECTS & MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS
| Date | Project / Assignment | Subject | Grade / Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
STUDENT 1 — QUARTER 1 SUMMARY
Academic Progress:
Strongest Subject:
Area Needing Attention:
Major Accomplishment:
Goal for Quarter 2:
STUDENT 1 — QUARTER 2 SUMMARY
Academic Progress:
Strongest Subject:
Area Needing Attention:
Major Accomplishment:
Goal for Quarter 3:
STUDENT 1 — QUARTER 3 SUMMARY
Academic Progress:
Strongest Subject:
Area Needing Attention:
Major Accomplishment:
Goal for Quarter 4:
STUDENT 1 — QUARTER 4 SUMMARY
Academic Progress:
Strongest Subject:
Area Needing Attention:
Major Accomplishment:
Final Year Notes:
STUDENT 1 — FINAL ACADEMIC SUMMARY
School Year Completed:
Grade / Level Completed:
FINAL SUBJECT EVALUATIONS
Reading:
Writing:
Mathematics:
Science:
History / Social Studies:
Electives:
Other:
GREATEST ACADEMIC GROWTH
GREATEST PERSONAL GROWTH
FINAL OVERALL EVALUATION
STUDENT 2
PERMANENT ACADEMIC RECORD
Create the same complete record system for Student 2:
- Student information
- Course list
- Quarter grade summary
- Subject gradebook
- Reading record
- Curriculum completion
- Projects
- Quarter 1 summary
- Quarter 2 summary
- Quarter 3 summary
- Quarter 4 summary
- Final academic summary
STUDENT 3
PERMANENT ACADEMIC RECORD
Create the same complete record system for Student 3:
- Student information
- Course list
- Quarter grade summary
- Subject gradebook
- Reading record
- Curriculum completion
- Projects
- Quarter 1 summary
- Quarter 2 summary
- Quarter 3 summary
- Quarter 4 summary
- Final academic summary
STUDENT 4
PERMANENT ACADEMIC RECORD
Create the same complete record system for Student 4:
- Student information
- Course list
- Quarter grade summary
- Subject gradebook
- Reading record
- Curriculum completion
- Projects
- Quarter 1 summary
- Quarter 2 summary
- Quarter 3 summary
- Quarter 4 summary
- Final academic summary
FAMILY ACADEMIC SUMMARY
School Year:
STUDENT 1
Grade / Level Completed:
Strongest Subject:
Greatest Improvement:
STUDENT 2
Grade / Level Completed:
Strongest Subject:
Greatest Improvement:
STUDENT 3
Grade / Level Completed:
Strongest Subject:
Greatest Improvement:
STUDENT 4
Grade / Level Completed:
Strongest Subject:
Greatest Improvement:
RECORDS ARCHIVE CHECKLIST
For each student, save as needed:
☐ Final grade record
☐ Attendance summary
☐ Curriculum list
☐ Reading list
☐ Writing samples
☐ Math samples
☐ Science work
☐ History work
☐ Tests / assessments
☐ Major projects
☐ Art / creative work
☐ Certificates
☐ Awards
☐ Progress reviews
☐ Year-end evaluation
☐ Photos of major projects
☐ Other important records
Records Storage Location:
A RECORD WORTH KEEPING
A planner is useful during the year.
A permanent record becomes valuable after the year is over.
These pages are designed to give you a clear academic summary for each child without requiring you to rebuild the year from memory.
Record the grades that matter.
Record the books.
Record the curriculum.
Record the progress.
Record the accomplishments.
Years from now, these pages can still show where each child was, what they studied, and how much they grew.
PART FOURTEEN
PORTFOLIO, ASSESSMENT & LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
A homeschool year produces more than lesson plans and grades.
Children write.
They solve problems.
They create projects.
They conduct experiments.
They read books.
They develop skills.
They participate in activities.
They visit places.
They improve.
And sometimes the most meaningful evidence of learning cannot be reduced to a single grade.
This section gives you a place to document that growth.
Use the pages that fit your homeschool and ignore the ones you do not need.
217. STUDENT PORTFOLIO COVER SHEET
Student Name:
School Year:
Age:
Grade / Learning Level:
Parent / Teacher:
PORTFOLIO CONTENTS
☐ Attendance Record
☐ Curriculum List
☐ Reading List
☐ Writing Samples
☐ Math Samples
☐ Science Work
☐ History / Social Studies Work
☐ Art / Creative Work
☐ Projects
☐ Tests / Assessments
☐ Field Trip Records
☐ Activity Records
☐ Certificates
☐ Awards
☐ Photographs
☐ Progress Reviews
☐ Final Evaluation
☐ Other:
218. WORK SAMPLE RECORD
Student:
Date:
Subject:
Assignment / Sample:
WHY THIS SAMPLE WAS SAVED
☐ Shows Progress
☐ Shows Mastery
☐ Major Assignment
☐ Creative Work
☐ Beginning-of-Year Sample
☐ Midyear Sample
☐ End-of-Year Sample
☐ Student Favorite
☐ Parent / Teacher Choice
☐ Other
SKILLS DEMONSTRATED
NOTES
WHERE THE ACTUAL SAMPLE IS STORED
219. WRITING SAMPLE TRACKER
Student:
| Date | Writing Sample | Type | Saved? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ☐ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ☐ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ☐ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ☐ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ☐ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ☐ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ☐ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ☐ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ☐ |
| ____ | __________________ | __________ | ☐ |
BEGINNING-OF-YEAR WRITING OBSERVATIONS
END-OF-YEAR WRITING OBSERVATIONS
GREATEST IMPROVEMENT
220. MATH SKILLS DOCUMENTATION
Student:
SKILLS MASTERED
SKILLS CURRENTLY DEVELOPING
SKILLS NEEDING MORE PRACTICE
MATH WORK SAMPLES SAVED
NOTES
221. READING ASSESSMENT RECORD
Student:
Date:
Book / Passage:
READING OBSERVATIONS
Fluency:
☐ Strong
☐ Developing
☐ Needs Practice
Accuracy:
☐ Strong
☐ Developing
☐ Needs Practice
Comprehension:
☐ Strong
☐ Developing
☐ Needs Practice
Vocabulary:
☐ Strong
☐ Developing
☐ Needs Practice
Expression:
☐ Strong
☐ Developing
☐ Needs Practice
STRENGTHS
AREAS TO DEVELOP
NEXT READING GOAL
222. BOOK RESPONSE RECORD
Student:
Book:
Author:
Date Completed:
WHAT WAS THIS BOOK ABOUT?
FAVORITE PART
SOMETHING NEW I LEARNED
FAVORITE CHARACTER / PERSON / IDEA
WOULD I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK?
☐ Yes
☐ Maybe
☐ No
Why?
223. SCIENCE EXPERIMENT RECORD
Student / Students:
Date:
Experiment:
QUESTION
What are we trying to discover?
PREDICTION / HYPOTHESIS
MATERIALS
PROCEDURE
OBSERVATIONS
RESULT
WHAT DID WE LEARN?
QUESTIONS WE STILL HAVE
224. HISTORY / SOCIAL STUDIES DOCUMENTATION
Student:
Topic:
Dates Studied:
PEOPLE STUDIED
PLACES STUDIED
IMPORTANT EVENTS
BOOKS / RESOURCES
PROJECT COMPLETED
WHAT THE STUDENT LEARNED
225. GEOGRAPHY STUDY RECORD
Student:
Country / Region / State:
CAPITAL
LOCATION
LANGUAGE
CULTURE
LANDMARKS
GEOGRAPHY / CLIMATE
HISTORY
SOMETHING INTERESTING WE LEARNED
226. ART & CREATIVE WORK RECORD
Student:
Project:
Date:
Medium / Materials:
SKILL PRACTICED
INSPIRATION / TOPIC
WHAT THE STUDENT CREATED
WHAT THE STUDENT LEARNED
SAVED IN PORTFOLIO?
☐ Yes
☐ Photograph Saved
☐ No
227. MUSIC LEARNING RECORD
Student:
Instrument / Area:
Instructor / Resource:
SKILLS PRACTICED
MUSIC LEARNED
PRACTICE GOAL
PERFORMANCE / RECITAL
PROGRESS NOTES
228. PHYSICAL EDUCATION & MOVEMENT RECORD
Student:
| Date | Activity | Time | Skill / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ |
ACTIVITIES ENJOYED MOST
NEW SKILLS DEVELOPED
229. LIFE SKILLS DOCUMENTATION
Student:
Skill:
Date Started:
WHY THIS SKILL MATTERS
STEPS LEARNED
CURRENT LEVEL
☐ Learning
☐ Can Do With Help
☐ Mostly Independent
☐ Independent
☐ Can Teach Someone Else
NOTES
230. INDEPENDENT LEARNING PROJECT
Student:
Topic:
Start Date:
Completion Date:
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS TOPIC?
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO FIND OUT?
RESOURCES
WHAT DID YOU DO?
WHAT DID YOU DISCOVER?
FINAL PRODUCT
☐ Report
☐ Presentation
☐ Model
☐ Video
☐ Artwork
☐ Demonstration
☐ Experiment
☐ Other
STUDENT REFLECTION
231. ORAL PRESENTATION RECORD
Student:
Topic:
Date:
Audience:
PRESENTATION TYPE
☐ Speech
☐ Book Report
☐ Project Presentation
☐ Demonstration
☐ Teaching Presentation
☐ Other
PREPARATION
STRENGTHS
AREA TO IMPROVE
PARENT / TEACHER NOTES
232. TEST & ASSESSMENT RECORD
Student:
| Date | Subject | Assessment | Score / Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
| ____ | __________ | __________________ | __________ | __________ |
OVERALL NOTES
233. STANDARDIZED TESTING RECORD
Student:
Test:
Test Date:
Grade / Level:
RESULTS
Reading:
Language:
Mathematics:
Science:
Other:
STRENGTHS SHOWN
AREAS TO REVIEW
NOTES
234. SKILL MASTERY TRACKER
Student:
Subject:
| Skill | Introduced | Practicing | Mastered | Review Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __________________ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| __________________ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| __________________ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| __________________ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| __________________ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| __________________ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| __________________ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| __________________ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| __________________ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| __________________ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
235. BEGINNING / MIDDLE / END COMPARISON
Student:
Subject / Skill:
BEGINNING OF YEAR
Date:
What the Student Could Do:
MIDDLE OF YEAR
Date:
Progress:
END OF YEAR
Date:
What the Student Can Do Now:
GROWTH OBSERVED
236. CERTIFICATES & AWARDS RECORD
Student:
| Date | Certificate / Award | Organization / Reason |
|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________________ | __________________________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | __________________________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | __________________________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | __________________________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | __________________________ |
| ____ | __________________________ | __________________________ |
COPIES STORED
237. VOLUNTEER & SERVICE RECORD
Student:
| Date | Organization / Activity | Hours | What the Student Did |
|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ |
| ____ | __________________ | ____ | __________________ |
WHAT WAS LEARNED FROM SERVING?
238. CAREER & INTEREST EXPLORATION
Student:
Career / Field:
WHY IS THIS INTERESTING?
WHAT DOES SOMEONE IN THIS FIELD DO?
EDUCATION / SKILLS NEEDED
PERSON INTERVIEWED / RESOURCE USED
WHAT DID THE STUDENT LEARN?
INTEREST AFTER LEARNING MORE
☐ More Interested
☐ Still Interested
☐ Unsure
☐ Not Interested
239. STUDENT SELF-ASSESSMENT
Student:
Date:
SOMETHING I DO WELL
SOMETHING THAT HAS IMPROVED
SOMETHING THAT IS STILL HARD
MY FAVORITE SUBJECT
A SUBJECT I WANT TO IMPROVE
SOMETHING I AM PROUD OF
SOMETHING NEW I WANT TO LEARN
ONE GOAL FOR MYSELF
240. PARENT / TEACHER OBSERVATION RECORD
Student:
Date:
WHAT I OBSERVED
ACADEMIC STRENGTH
LEARNING CHALLENGE
INTEREST / CURIOSITY
WORK HABIT OBSERVED
POSSIBLE NEXT STEP
241. PORTFOLIO PHOTO INDEX
Student:
| Photo # | Date | Project / Activity | File / Album Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ____ | ____ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | __________________ | __________________ |
| ____ | ____ | __________________ | __________________ |
242. END-OF-YEAR PORTFOLIO REVIEW
Student:
FAVORITE WORK SAMPLE
BEST WRITING SAMPLE
BEST PROJECT
GREATEST ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT
NEW SKILL
BIGGEST CHALLENGE OVERCOME
FAVORITE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
WORK THE STUDENT IS PROUDEST OF
PARENT / TEACHER FAVORITE
SOMETHING TO SAVE PERMANENTLY
243. PORTFOLIO STORAGE RECORD
Student:
School Year:
PHYSICAL PORTFOLIO LOCATION
DIGITAL PORTFOLIO LOCATION
PHOTO STORAGE LOCATION
IMPORTANT DOCUMENT LOCATION
RECORDS RETAINED
☐ Attendance
☐ Grades / Evaluations
☐ Curriculum
☐ Reading
☐ Assessments
☐ Work Samples
☐ Projects
☐ Photos
☐ Certificates
☐ Awards
☐ Year-End Summary
☐ Other
LEARNING LEAVES EVIDENCE
Not everything a child learns will appear on a test.
Sometimes learning appears in a paragraph that is clearer than the one written six months earlier.
Sometimes it appears in a math problem the child can finally solve without help.
Sometimes it appears in a science experiment, a painting, a presentation, a project, a conversation, or a newly mastered life skill.
Those moments are worth noticing.
You do not have to save everything.
Save enough to tell the story.
At the end of the year, the goal of a portfolio is not to prove that every day was perfect.
It is to preserve evidence that learning happened.
Progress deserves to be remembered.
PART FIFTEEN
MASTER HOMESCHOOL RECORDS INDEX
A large homeschool planner is only useful if you can quickly find what you need.
Use this section as your personal index.
As you complete the planner, write the page number beside important records so you can return to them without searching through the entire book.
244. FAMILY PLANNING INDEX
SCHOOL YEAR SETUP
Our Homeschool at a Glance
Page: ______________________
Family Homeschool Goals
Page: ______________________
Important Dates
Page: ______________________
School-Year Calendar
Page: ______________________
Annual Learning Goals
Page: ______________________
Curriculum Plan
Page: ______________________
Curriculum Purchase Tracker
Page: ______________________
Field Trip Wish List
Page: ______________________
Homeschool Resources
Page: ______________________
Weekly Routine
Page: ______________________
245. MONTHLY PLANNING INDEX
JULY
Monthly Overview:
Page: ______________________
Weekly Plans:
Pages: _____________________
Monthly Review:
Page: ______________________
AUGUST
Monthly Overview:
Page: ______________________
Weekly Plans:
Pages: _____________________
Monthly Review:
Page: ______________________
SEPTEMBER
Monthly Overview:
Page: ______________________
Weekly Plans:
Pages: _____________________
Monthly Review:
Page: ______________________
OCTOBER
Monthly Overview:
Page: ______________________
Weekly Plans:
Pages: _____________________
Monthly Review:
Page: ______________________
NOVEMBER
Monthly Overview:
Page: ______________________
Weekly Plans:
Pages: _____________________
Monthly Review:
Page: ______________________
DECEMBER
Monthly Overview:
Page: ______________________
Weekly Plans:
Pages: _____________________
Monthly Review:
Page: ______________________
JANUARY
Monthly Overview:
Page: ______________________
Weekly Plans:
Pages: _____________________
Monthly Review:
Page: ______________________
FEBRUARY
Monthly Overview:
Page: ______________________
Weekly Plans:
Pages: _____________________
Monthly Review:
Page: ______________________
MARCH
Monthly Overview:
Page: ______________________
Weekly Plans:
Pages: _____________________
Monthly Review:
Page: ______________________
APRIL
Monthly Overview:
Page: ______________________
Weekly Plans:
Pages: _____________________
Monthly Review:
Page: ______________________
MAY
Monthly Overview:
Page: ______________________
Weekly Plans:
Pages: _____________________
Monthly Review:
Page: ______________________
JUNE
Monthly Overview:
Page: ______________________
Weekly Plans:
Pages: _____________________
Monthly Review:
Page: ______________________
246. STUDENT 1 RECORD INDEX
Student Name:
Student Profile:
Page: ______________________
Annual Goals:
Page: ______________________
Subjects & Courses:
Page: ______________________
Curriculum Record:
Page: ______________________
Attendance:
Page: ______________________
Instructional Hours:
Page: ______________________
Gradebook:
Page: ______________________
Reading Log:
Page: ______________________
Writing Record:
Page: ______________________
Project Records:
Page: ______________________
Tests / Assessments:
Page: ______________________
Skill Mastery:
Page: ______________________
Field Trips:
Page: ______________________
Activities:
Page: ______________________
Life Skills:
Page: ______________________
Quarter 1 Review:
Page: ______________________
Quarter 2 Review:
Page: ______________________
Quarter 3 Review:
Page: ______________________
Quarter 4 Review:
Page: ______________________
Year-End Summary:
Page: ______________________
Portfolio:
Page: ______________________
Permanent Record:
Page: ______________________
247. STUDENT 2 RECORD INDEX
Student Name:
Student Profile:
Page: ______________________
Annual Goals:
Page: ______________________
Subjects & Courses:
Page: ______________________
Curriculum Record:
Page: ______________________
Attendance:
Page: ______________________
Instructional Hours:
Page: ______________________
Gradebook:
Page: ______________________
Reading Log:
Page: ______________________
Writing Record:
Page: ______________________
Project Records:
Page: ______________________
Tests / Assessments:
Page: ______________________
Skill Mastery:
Page: ______________________
Field Trips:
Page: ______________________
Activities:
Page: ______________________
Life Skills:
Page: ______________________
Quarter Reviews:
Pages: _____________________
Year-End Summary:
Page: ______________________
Portfolio:
Page: ______________________
Permanent Record:
Page: ______________________
248. STUDENT 3 RECORD INDEX
Student Name:
Profile:
Page: ______________________
Goals:
Page: ______________________
Curriculum:
Page: ______________________
Attendance:
Page: ______________________
Hours:
Page: ______________________
Grades:
Page: ______________________
Reading:
Page: ______________________
Projects:
Page: ______________________
Assessments:
Page: ______________________
Activities:
Page: ______________________
Quarter Reviews:
Pages: _____________________
Year-End Summary:
Page: ______________________
Portfolio:
Page: ______________________
Permanent Record:
Page: ______________________
249. STUDENT 4 RECORD INDEX
Student Name:
Profile:
Page: ______________________
Goals:
Page: ______________________
Curriculum:
Page: ______________________
Attendance:
Page: ______________________
Hours:
Page: ______________________
Grades:
Page: ______________________
Reading:
Page: ______________________
Projects:
Page: ______________________
Assessments:
Page: ______________________
Activities:
Page: ______________________
Quarter Reviews:
Pages: _____________________
Year-End Summary:
Page: ______________________
Portfolio:
Page: ______________________
Permanent Record:
Page: ______________________
250. ATTENDANCE & HOURS INDEX
Annual Attendance:
Page: ______________________
Student 1 Attendance:
Page: ______________________
Student 2 Attendance:
Page: ______________________
Student 3 Attendance:
Page: ______________________
Student 4 Attendance:
Page: ______________________
Instructional Day Records:
Pages: _____________________
Instructional Hours:
Pages: _____________________
Field Trip Instruction:
Page: ______________________
Co-op Hours:
Page: ______________________
Independent Learning:
Page: ______________________
Life Skills:
Page: ______________________
Physical Education:
Page: ______________________
Volunteer Hours:
Page: ______________________
Year-End Totals:
Page: ______________________
251. CURRICULUM INDEX
Family Curriculum Master List:
Page: ______________________
Student 1 Curriculum:
Page: ______________________
Student 2 Curriculum:
Page: ______________________
Student 3 Curriculum:
Page: ______________________
Student 4 Curriculum:
Page: ______________________
Curriculum Evaluations:
Pages: _____________________
Curriculum Completion:
Page: ______________________
Online Courses:
Page: ______________________
Websites / Apps:
Page: ______________________
Resources Worth Using Again:
Page: ______________________
Resources Not to Use Again:
Page: ______________________
Next-Year Curriculum Ideas:
Page: ______________________
252. READING & LITERATURE INDEX
Family Reading Log:
Page: ______________________
Student 1 Reading Log:
Page: ______________________
Student 2 Reading Log:
Page: ______________________
Student 3 Reading Log:
Page: ______________________
Student 4 Reading Log:
Page: ______________________
Library Tracker:
Page: ______________________
Read-Alouds:
Page: ______________________
Book Responses:
Pages: _____________________
Books to Read:
Page: ______________________
Year-End Reading Totals:
Page: ______________________
253. PROJECTS & EXPERIENCES INDEX
Projects:
Pages: _____________________
Science Experiments:
Pages: _____________________
Hands-On Learning:
Pages: _____________________
Field Trips:
Pages: _____________________
Museums / Historical Sites:
Pages: _____________________
Nature Studies:
Pages: _____________________
Art Projects:
Pages: _____________________
Music:
Pages: _____________________
Career Exploration:
Pages: _____________________
Independent Studies:
Pages: _____________________
Volunteer / Service:
Pages: _____________________
254. PROGRESS & ASSESSMENT INDEX
Quarter 1 Family Review:
Page: ______________________
Quarter 2 Family Review:
Page: ______________________
Midyear Review:
Page: ______________________
Quarter 3 Family Review:
Page: ______________________
Quarter 4 Family Review:
Page: ______________________
Reading Assessments:
Pages: _____________________
Math Progress:
Pages: _____________________
Writing Progress:
Pages: _____________________
Skills Mastery:
Pages: _____________________
Tests / Assessments:
Pages: _____________________
Student Self-Assessments:
Pages: _____________________
Parent Observations:
Pages: _____________________
255. YEAR-END RECORD INDEX
Final Attendance:
Page: ______________________
Final Instructional Hours:
Page: ______________________
Final Grades:
Page: ______________________
Curriculum Completed:
Page: ______________________
Books Read:
Page: ______________________
Projects Completed:
Page: ______________________
Field Trips:
Page: ______________________
Activities:
Page: ______________________
Achievements:
Page: ______________________
Student 1 Final Summary:
Page: ______________________
Student 2 Final Summary:
Page: ______________________
Student 3 Final Summary:
Page: ______________________
Student 4 Final Summary:
Page: ______________________
Parent Reflection:
Page: ______________________
Next-Year Goals:
Page: ______________________
Records Checklist:
Page: ______________________
256. QUICK REFERENCE — WHERE DID I PUT THAT?
Use this page for anything you frequently need but never remember where you recorded it.
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257. NOTES ABOUT OUR RECORDS
A PLANNER YOU CAN ACTUALLY FIND YOUR WAY THROUGH
A complete planner contains a lot of information.
That is a strength only if the information remains easy to find.
Use this index throughout the year.
Add page numbers as records are completed.
Mark the pages you return to most often.
By the end of the year, this section becomes a personalized map of your family’s entire homeschool record.
The goal is simple:
When you need a record, you should know exactly where to find it.