May homeschoolers participate in extra curricular activities? In high school athletics? In regular academic classes?
Yes to all, depending on the policy of the local district. The MIAA has ruled that, at the discretion of the local district, home educated high school athletes may play on school teams. Home-educated students: Requirements for Participation in Interscholastic Athletic Programs In many districts, home-educated young people participate in school field trips, science fairs, assemblies, academic classes and after-school activities, including intramural and varsity sports. Public schools frequently make their libraries, gyms, language labs, computers, textbooks and other supplies available to homeschooling families.
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