Option 3 Accountibility Groups

To home school legally in South Carolina, you will need to be involved with one of three options (see http://schea.net/start-homeschooling/ a list of the options). 

Here is a list of Option 3 Accountability Groups that many TCHE members are using.

Foothills Accountability Association

• Kim Williams, Administrator
• PO Box 351 Seneca, SC 29679
• Phone: 864-972-2460
• Email: briarwd@bellsouth.net
• Website:  www.scfoothillshomeschool.com
• Our group serves Oconee, Pickens, and Anderson counties. Membership dues are $30.00 per year. Additional $5 fee per student for high school students—$20 fee if student is a high school senior. A $10.00 discount is given to members of Tri-County Home Educators support group. Our group offers accountability provided by member volunteers. All members must bring a plan book, portfolio, and progress report to two “check-off” meetings annually, in January and May. Check-off meetings are held in the Seneca and Clemson/Pendleton areas. We also offer a $10.00 discount to members who attend the SCHEA convention during the summer of the same homeschool year.

• Melissa Bone, Administrator
• West Union, SC
• Phone:  864-784-4106
• Email:  mrbone8911@yahoo.com
• Our group serves Oconee County residents only.  Membership fee is $20 per year, per family.  Members must attend a check-off meeting in January and bring a plan book, portfolio and progress report as outlined in the SC state homeschooling law.  Email or call for a brochure and application.

Grace Homeschool Association in Florence, SC.

• www.gracehomeschools.com
• 1-888-690-4229