Living Sky School Division recognizes the right and responsibility of parents residing within the school division to direct the education of their children in their home and offers support in many ways. Students participating in home-based education are students of the school division, and are required to be registered as such.
Home based educators shall observe regulations as stated in the Ministry of Education document: Saskatchewan Home Based Education Policy and Procedures Manual 2016-17. The Superintendent for Home-based Education will monitor home-based programs, and provide services to parents and/or guardians.
For information regarding Home-based Education in the province of Saskatchewan refer to Saskatchewan Ministry of Education Homeschooling: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/prek-12-education-early-learning-and-schools/home-schooling
Parents must complete the Notice of Intent and Registration Form for Home-based Education and submit their form along with their Written Education Plan to fulfill requirements for registration each year.
The registration form and education plan should be submitted by September 15th of the school year. Registrations should be completed by September 30th of the school year. Parents can register after the September 30th deadline anytime throughout the year, but will not qualify for full funding.
Submit your registration form and educational plan to:
Living Sky School Division, 509 Pioneer Avenue, North Battleford, SK S9A 4A5
Living Sky School Division Procedures and Forms:
Supporting Documents found on the Ministry of Education website:
Grade 10, 11, 12 Credits
To graduate from high school (grades 10 through 12); a student must register in and complete 24 credits from programs recognized by the Ministry of Education. There are specific required courses and elective courses. For information regarding Grade 12 graduation requirements and 10, 20, 30 level credits, please refer to:
Ministry of Education Curriculum Website
For Curriculum information, please refer to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education Curriculum website. (http://www.curriculum.gov.sk.ca/)
You may wish to refer to the Provincial Curriculum Guides for examples of subject specific goals, as well as numerous other resources and learning charts.
Saskatchewan Home-Based Educators
The SHBE is an organization that provides educational and social support to home-based educators. (http://www.shbe.info)
Ministry of Education Website
For additional resources, please go to the Ministry of Education website. (http://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/prek-12-education-early-learning-and-schools/home-schooling)
