Homeschool benefits: Eureka and Rockwood R-VI
Rockwood School District lets homeschooled high school students take part in district activities governed by the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), such as sports, under Regulation 2930.1. Your family signs declarations about your child's courses and grades and backs them with records like work logs and assignments. Other options include college classes and scholarships and library educator cards and resources.
Benefits in the Eureka and Rockwood R-VI service area
- Rockwood R-VI homeschool activities participation
- St. Louis Community College homeschool dual enrollment
- St. Louis County Library homeschool resources
Rockwood R-VI homeschool activities participation
Who qualifies
High school age
The regulation covers Rockwood high-school level students who are educated in a home, private, parochial, or virtual school.
Proves last semester's courses
You and your child sign a declaration listing the courses taken the previous semester and the grades earned, with evidence such as test results, completed assignments, work logs, and attendance logs.
Declares this semester's courses
A second signed declaration lists each subject, when it starts and ends, hours per week, and how your child is assessed, plus a curriculum, syllabi, or textbook names.
Meets MSHSAA and district rules
Your child must earn adequate grades and meet the same behavior, attendance, and coach expectations as full-time students.
What the rules require
The requirements come from Rockwood Regulation 2930.1, last revised August 5, 2025.
- Resident participant, sports
- No district courses
- Resident participant, fine arts or career groups
- Enroll in the class tied to the activity
- Part-time student, each semester
- 2 seat-time courses worth at least 1 credit
- Part-time student, first semester
- 3 units or 80% of prior credits, whichever is greater
- Band, orchestra, choir, or debate
- Attend and pass the related class
The regulation does not mention fees, so ask your high school what the activity costs and whether your child uses the resident participant or part-time route.
How to get approved
- Before the season
Write the declarations
Prepare the signed declaration for the previous semester and the one for the current semester, with the supporting work samples and curriculum.
- At the high school
Submit to the principal
Give the paperwork to the principal or designee, who may interview the teaching parent or test your child in a subject.
- After review
Get the decision
The principal notifies you, your child, and the athletic or activity director. You can ask the superintendent or designee to review a denial, and that decision is final.
- During the semester
Re-verify progress
When the district sends out progress reports, you sign a new declaration and show completed work, logs, or assessments to keep your child eligible.
What it includes
Included
- MSHSAA-governed sports
- MSHSAA-governed activities
- Fine arts and career student groups with the required class
Not included
- Students with incomplete or late paperwork
- Students using part-time status to avoid poor grades or discipline
Who to contact about eligibility
The district office can connect you with your high school principal, who decides eligibility under Regulation 2930.1.
St. Louis Community College homeschool dual enrollment
Who qualifies
Is a sophomore through senior
Dual enrollment is for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. A younger student can email dcep@stlcc.edu to discuss eligibility.
Has a 2.0 unweighted GPA
Your homeschool transcript needs to show at least a 2.0 unweighted GPA.
Is ready for college work
Your student should meet college-level reading proficiency and may need placement for math and English, using high school grades, an STLCC test, or ACT or AP scores.
Has parent approval
A parent or guardian and a school administrator approve the enrollment. STLCC says homeschooled students who meet the criteria can apply, submit transcripts, and register.
What it costs
STLCC's dual enrollment rates for 2026-27 include the $10 activity, $11 technology, and $6 service fees per credit hour.
- One 3-credit class, in-district ($77)
- $231
- One 3-credit class, out-of-district ($101.50)
- $304.50
- One 3-credit class, out-of-state ($132.50)
- $397.50
- 12 credits in a term, in-district
- $924
- Same 3-credit class at the regular in-district rate ($127)
- $381
In-district means living in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, or the parts of Franklin and Jefferson counties in the Meramec Valley R-III and Rockwood R-6 school districts. Out-of-district and out-of-state students taking online classes pay $78.50 per credit hour.
From applying to keeping it
- Before you apply
Talk to the homeschool contact
Contact Jeannette Musgrave, who handles homeschool and out-of-district dual enrollment, about eligibility and your rate.
- Apply
Apply and activate your account
Submit the STLCC application, then set up the MySTLCC ID and student email from the message with your student's A number.
- After applying
Submit the authorization form
Send the Dual Enrollment Authorization Form with your homeschool transcript, and approve the enrollment as parent.
- Before classes
Register and attend orientation
Take placement tests if needed, register for approved classes, and attend a Dual Enrollment Orientation.
- Each term
Pay tuition and buy books
Pay the reduced tuition and fees, order textbooks, and pick up the student ID card.
What it pays for
Covered
- Tuition at half the normal rate
- Activity, technology, and service fees
Not covered
- Textbooks
- Course-specific fees such as lab or certification fees
Who to contact
Jeannette Musgrave at the Wildwood campus is the dual enrollment contact for homeschool and out-of-district students.
jmusgrave2@stlcc.edu 636-422-2014 Dual Enrollment Program
St. Louis County Library homeschool resources
Who qualifies
Lives in the service area
Cards are free to people who live in or pay property taxes to St. Louis County, St. Louis City, or St. Charles County. Other St. Louis-area residents in listed counties can buy a $50 family card for 12 months.
Shows a photo ID
Bring photo identification, such as a driver's license, with your name and current address, or add another document that shows the address.
Parent signs for children under 18
A parent or guardian creates the account for a child under 18. No school enrollment is needed: the library's homeschool guide is written for families teaching at home.
What the card gives you
The terms come from the library's Homeschool Resource Guide and library card page.
- Brainfuse HelpNow live tutoring
- Grades K-12, any cardholder
- Sci-Finders science kits
- 3 weeks, pick up at any branch
- Telescopes and binoculars
- 21 days
- Educator Bundle of topic books
- Request 2 weeks ahead
- Free printing
- $5 a month
- LinkedIn Learning videos
- No limit
Bundle contents depend on what is available in the system, and reciprocal or nonresident cardholders can face limits on eMedia and cannot use interlibrary loan.
How to get the card
- Before you go
Bring a photo ID
Have a photo ID with your current address, or a second document that shows it.
- Online or at a branch
Apply for a card
Fill out the online application or stop by any branch. Create your child's account yourself if your child is under 18.
- When you plan a unit
Request an Educator Bundle
Submit the Educator Bundle form at least two weeks before you need the books. The form is built for classrooms, but the library encourages homeschoolers to use it.
- Every three weeks
Return or swap kits
Science kits, Parent Packs, telescopes, and binoculars go out for three weeks at a time.
What it includes
Included
- Live K-12 tutoring through Brainfuse HelpNow
- Research databases such as World Book and Explora
- Language and video courses
- Science and reading kits
- One-on-one Book a Librarian sessions
Not included
- Interlibrary loan for nonresident and reciprocal cardholders
- Software needed for LinkedIn Learning courses
Who to contact about homeschool resources
Library staff can help you find homeschool materials in the catalog and answer card questions.
Homeschool rules and statewide help in Missouri
No annual homeschool registration required. If withdrawing from public school, a written notice requesting removal from its rolls documents the change.
Missouri sets these rules:
- Subjects: For students under 16, offer at least 1,000 hours of instruction: 600 in reading, language arts, math, social studies, science, or related courses, including 400 at the regular homeschool location. The statutory hours and recordkeeping rules do not apply at age 16 or older.
- Testing: Missouri does not require standardized testing for homeschoolers.
- Records: For students under 16, keep a subject and activity record, a work-sample portfolio, and progress evaluations, or equivalent written or credible evidence.
- Teachers: No state teaching-license or degree requirement for a homeschool instructor.
Read the Missouri homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Missouri
Questions parents ask
- Can my homeschooled teen join a Rockwood team?
- Yes, if your child meets MSHSAA and district eligibility. Homeschooled students qualify by giving the principal signed course declarations and evidence of the work behind them.
- Does my child have to take Rockwood classes to play a sport?
- Not as a resident participant. Classes are required only when the course is part of the activity, such as fine arts or career student organizations, or if your child goes the part-time enrollment route.
- Can a homeschooled student take STLCC dual enrollment?
- Yes. STLCC says homeschooled students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply, send transcripts, and register for approved courses. The college lists a dedicated contact for homeschool families.
- Is there help paying for STLCC dual enrollment?
- Yes. STLCC's Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Scholarship serves students taking more than six credit hours who show financial need. Juniors and seniors with need can also apply for a State of Missouri scholarship.
- Does St. Louis County Library have resources for homeschool families?
- Yes. St. Louis County Library publishes a Homeschool Resource Guide that sorts its databases and courses by educational level, and it encourages homeschoolers to request Educator Bundles.
- Can my child have their own St. Louis County Library card?
- Yes. A parent or guardian has to create the account for anyone under 18.
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