Tennessee Homeschooling Made Simple...Since 1992!
Homeschooling your children doesn’t have to be difficult.
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2 Learning options
Education should not be one-size-fits-all.
Make the most of your child's homeschool career with the help of Daniel 1 Academy.
More About Our ProgramsMake the most of your child's homeschool career with the help of Daniel 1 Academy.
Traditional Homeschool
With our traditional, do-it-yourself homeschooling, you take care of the education. We'll handle the official transcript and help you satisfy the laws concerning alternative education.
Online Homeschool
Online courses include text-based lessons, assignments, quizzes, and tests that engage students while they learn. Parents may easily monitor their child's progress.
Enrollment made easy
Start your homeschool journey in 4 easy steps.
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Choose the program that best fits your child's needs.
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Complete the enrollment packet and gather the required documents.
3
Withdraw your child from their current school.
4
Begin teaching your child from your own home.
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Why Daniel 1 Academy?
In Tennessee, parents of homeschooled children must register them at the beginning of each school year with either their local education agency or a private, church-related school located in TN. Enrolling with D1A will help you satisfy the laws concerning alternative education.
Christian-Based Organization
Founded by Homeschool Parents
Helping Homeschool Families Since 1992
Member of the Tennessee Alliance of Church-Related Schools
What Parents say about us
Daniel 1 Academy has helped countless parents set their children up for success with our homeschooling programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
We do not require parents to sign a statement of faith in order to homeschool under D1A. We do ask that all parents and students respect the Christian foundation of Daniel 1 Academy with appropriate behavior at all school events.
Our fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 30th of the following year, but our school calendar typically starts on the first Monday in August and runs through the end of May. Daniel 1 Academy requires a minimum of 180 days, but we do not require an attendance report. Parents are to be responsible for making sure their student meets this requirement.
Homeschool umbrella programs like Daniel 1 Academy are not required to be accredited, because to do so would require all teachers (parents) to be state-certified and for the curriculum used to be state-approved. However, this does not keep our graduates from entering colleges/universities, trade schools, the military, or the job market. A diploma issued by D1A is recognized as a genuine high school diploma.
There are two pathways to graduating from D1A. A student must earn the appropriate number of high school credits required for a College Prep diploma or a General Studies diploma. To receive a College Prep diploma, a student must take the ACT or CLT exam at least once during their high school years.
View our High School Information Handout for more information regarding graduating with honors, early graduation, pursuit of a high school equivalency diploma, or our Certificate of Completion.
View our High School Information Handout for more information regarding graduating with honors, early graduation, pursuit of a high school equivalency diploma, or our Certificate of Completion.
Yes! Each year, we hold an optional ceremony for our graduating class.
Enrolling with D1A will help you satisfy the laws concerning alternative education. It’s always recommended that families consider joining legal associations that help homeschoolers. We recommend the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA). You can receive a discount if you are enrolled in Daniel 1 Academy. Call our office to get our group number.