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Homeschool portfolio checklist
Updated June 2026
A free homeschool portfolio checklist covering every piece an evaluator review can ask for. Print it, tick off what you have gathered, and you will know exactly what is left. When you are ready, Homeschoolio assembles these pieces into a finished portfolio packet from what you already logged.
- Cover sheetStudent name, school year, grade, and your state.
- Log of educational activitiesA dated record of what was taught, by subject.
- Required subjects coveredA note showing each subject your state mandates was taught.
- Work samples by subjectDated examples that show progress, a few per subject.
- Reading listBooks read over the year, with titles and authors.
- Standardized test resultsFor the grades your state requires testing, if any.
- Evaluation or assessment recordThe evaluator's written summary, where required.
- Attendance summaryDays or hours of instruction for the year.
- Grades or progress reportsReport cards or narrative summaries, if you keep them.
Putting it together
Lead with the activity log, then group work samples by subject so a reviewer can move quickly. Date everything: dates are what turn a folder of work into proof of a year. Our portfolio guide covers how an evaluator review works and what states like Pennsylvania expect.
How Homeschoolio helps
Most of this checklist is already in your records if you have been logging. Homeschoolio's log book, work-sample photos, and attendance assemble into a state-appropriate portfolio packet, with a cover sheet and the activity log built in, ready to print or share as a PDF.
Common questions
What is in a homeschool portfolio?
A portfolio is an organized record of a year: a log of what was taught, samples of the student's work across subjects, reading lists, test or evaluation results, and attendance. Some states, like Pennsylvania, require one and have an evaluator review it.
Which states require a portfolio?
High-regulation states are the main ones. Pennsylvania requires a portfolio with an annual evaluation, and other states ask for parts of one. Even where it is optional, a portfolio is the clearest proof of a year's learning. Check your state page for specifics.
How do I organize a portfolio for an evaluator?
Group it by subject, lead with the activity log, and include dated work samples that show progress over the year. A cover sheet and a clean order make the review faster. This checklist walks through each piece.
Keep reading
This checklist is general information, not legal advice. Portfolio and evaluation requirements vary by state and district. Confirm the current rules with your state's Department of Education or your local district.