Homeschool benefits: Glendora Unified School District
GOAL is Glendora Unified's tuition-free, fully online independent study program for grades 6-12, with Edgenuity courses that meet University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) a-g requirements, a district-issued device, and a credentialed Glendora teacher. Your student stays enrolled at their Glendora school of residence, which approves the placement, and keeps access to its extracurricular activities.
Who qualifies
Enrolled at a Glendora school
GOAL students remain enrolled at their Glendora Unified school of residence, so a homeschooled child would first enroll in the district. That school must approve the placement.
In grades 6-12
GOAL serves middle and high school students and follows the Glendora Unified school calendar.
Signs the Master Agreement
The student, a parent or caregiver, and the teacher agree to the placement in a written contract that sets the course of study and expectations. It is rewritten every school year.
Works daily
Students are expected to complete schoolwork every day, about 4 hours on average.
What the program gives you
The terms come from Glendora Unified's GOAL program page, revised September 2026, and its enrollment and resources tabs.
- Tuition
- Free
- Courses
- Edgenuity, online
- College-prep courses
- UC/CSU a-g
- Device
- District-issued
- Teacher support
- Credentialed Glendora teacher
- High school tutoring
- Tutor.com
GOAL is a public school placement under a yearly contract, so your student follows the district calendar and the Master Agreement rather than a private homeschool plan.
How to enroll
- First step
Ask the school of residence
Contact your student's Glendora Unified school of enrollment and request placement in GOAL.
- After the request
Needs assessment
The school of residence assesses your student's needs and contacts the GOAL administrator.
- Once approved
Attend orientation
Attend the mandatory GOAL orientation, where the GOAL team reviews the program of study and this year's expectations.
- After orientation
Sign and log in
Complete and sign the Master Agreement sent by email, then receive the login and access information for the courses.
- Each school year
Renew the contract
The Master Agreement is rewritten at the start of every school year and whenever your student re-enrolls.
What it includes
Included
- Online Edgenuity courses
- A district-issued device
- A credentialed Glendora teacher
- Tutoring resources
- Extracurricular activities at the home school
Good to know
Joining means leaving private homeschooling
A child can join GOAL only by becoming a Glendora Unified student. GOAL students stay enrolled at their district school of residence, which must approve the placement, so your child would no longer be a private homeschool student.
Who to contact about GOAL
The GOAL team, led by Interim Principal Rod Tilton, answers questions about placement, orientation, and the Master Agreement.
kvanbeek@glendora.k12.ca.us 626-963-1611 GOAL contact form
Homeschool rules and statewide help in California
For the home-based private-school pathway, file the Private School Affidavit during the October 1–15 annual filing period. New schools may use the online filing system during its separate August 1–June 30 opening window. Other legal pathways have their own rules.
California sets these rules:
- Subjects: The private-school pathway must provide instruction in English in the branches of study required for public schools; the parent chooses the materials and course sequence.
- Testing: California does not impose a statewide standardized-testing requirement on private-school students.
- Records: Private schools must keep the records required by California law, including attendance and faculty information.
- Teachers: Private-school instructors must be capable of teaching; California does not issue a separate homeschool-parent credential.
Read the California homeschooling guide See statewide programs in California
Questions parents ask
- Can a GOAL student still play sports or join clubs?
- Yes. Because your student remains enrolled at the school of residence, they can take part in on-campus extracurricular activities there.
- Does GOAL count toward college admission?
- Yes. Its courses meet the UC and CSU a-g requirements, along with promotion and graduation needs.
- How much time will my student spend on school?
- About 4 hours a day on average. GOAL expects daily work in grades 6-12, and the courses are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Turn support into your child’s next lesson
Put eligible education funds toward a curriculum that teaches the courses and grades the work. Check the program’s purchasing rules before paying.
$149/month per child after the trial.
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