Homeschool benefits: Iredell County
Iredell County Parks and Recreation runs a traditional physical education class for homeschooled children ages 5-10 for $4 a day. It meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at the Iredell County Recreation Center during the 2026-2027 school year, and you must pre-register online.
Who qualifies
Is homeschooled
The class is built for homeschooled kids, with sports, fitness, and games.
Is age 5-10
The 2026-2027 program is for children ages 5 to 10.
Pre-registers online
You must pre-register through the county's online registration site, and spots fill up quickly.
What it costs
Iredell County charges $4 per day, and your child can come one day or both days each week.
- One session
- $4
- One day a week for four weeks
- $16
- Both days for four weeks
- $32
- Session length
- 90 minutes
The program follows the Iredell-Statesville Schools calendar and skips holidays and school day-out days, and staff training can cancel other dates, so check the schedule before you register.
How to sign up
- Before you register
Check the calendar
Look at the 2026-2027 PE calendar, which follows the Iredell-Statesville Schools calendar.
- To save a spot
Pre-register online
Sign up through the county's CivicRec registration site, or call 704-878-3103 for help.
- Each class day
Come ready to move
Bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and comfortable clothes to the Iredell County Recreation Center by 1:00 p.m.
- If plans change
Watch for cancellations
Staff contact all registered families when a session is canceled.
What it includes
Included
- Sports
- Fitness
- Games
Not included
- PE on holidays and school day-out days
- Children older than 10
Who to contact about the class
James Adams answers questions about Homeschool PE, and the department office helps with registration.
james.adams@iredellcountync.gov 704-878-3103 Homeschool PE page
Homeschool rules and statewide help in North Carolina
You must file the Notice of Intent with DNPE at least five business days before home instruction begins; wait for DNPE acknowledgment before withdrawing or starting. No annual renewal is required while operating; notify DNPE when the school closes.
North Carolina sets these rules:
- Subjects: Parents choose the curriculum. Operate on a regular schedule for at least nine calendar months each year, excluding reasonable holidays and vacations.
- Testing: Administer a nationally standardized achievement test each year covering English grammar, reading, spelling, and mathematics.
- Records: Keep attendance and immunization records. Retain annual test results for at least one year and make them available to DNPE on request.
- Teachers: The teaching parent needs a high school diploma or equivalent in North Carolina.
North Carolina also has an education savings account that home-educated students can use.
- Education Student Accounts (ESA+) pay $9,000 a year, or $17,000 for certain disabilities, to students with a documented disability, including homeschooled students. Funding can run out before the school year starts.
Read the North Carolina homeschooling guide See statewide programs in North Carolina
Questions parents ask
- Do we have to come to Iredell homeschool PE both days?
- No. Your child can attend Tuesday, Thursday, or both, depending on your schedule.
- Will there be Iredell homeschool PE every week?
- Not always. There is no class on Iredell-Statesville Schools holidays or day-out days, and staff training may cancel other dates.
- What should my child bring?
- A water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and clothing that allows for movement.
- What does a month of PE cost?
- $16 for one day a week for four weeks, or $32 for both days. Each session is $4.
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