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UIL Home School Participation

 
 
 
 

 

Texas Leadership Public Schools is excited to announce that home schooled students can participate in UIL Academics & Athletics as members of the district’s teams!

 

How It Works

Texas House Bill 547 and Senate Bill 401 allow school districts to extend UIL participation to home schooled students. Texas Leadership has opted in, creating an opportunity for homeschool families to engage in our academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs.

To express interest, please complete our official form below. Once submitted, a campus administrator will reach out with next steps. In the meantime, we encourage you to begin gathering the necessary documentation outlined further down this page.

HOME SCHOOL PARTICIPATION INTEREST FORM

 

Have questions?
📩 Contact Allison Tonne at [email protected]

UIL Homeschool Participation Program Overview

Academic Eligibility

To be eligible for UIL participation, home school students must:

  • Provide the following documentation:

    • Proof of residency

    • Social Security card

    • Birth certificate

  • Submit results from a nationally recognized norm-referenced test with a grade-level or higher score.

    • Accepted tests include:

      • Iowa Test of Basic Skills

      • Stanford Achievement Test

      • Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills

  • Test results must be provided by the family.
    Scores will be accepted if the test was taken within two years of the start of the current Texas Leadership school year.

  • Maintain academic eligibility by submitting a written grade verification every 6 weeks, in alignment with the Texas Leadership grading calendar. The student must be passing all subjects.

Participation Requirements

  • A $50 refundable deposit is required for each academic, music, or athletic season.
    The deposit will be returned at the end of the season once all school-owned materials, uniforms, and equipment are returned in good condition.

  • Students must fully participate in all required activities of the program they join, unless excused by a coach or sponsor. This includes:

    • In-season and off-season practices

    • Class-period workouts and meetings

  • Students must follow all expectations outlined in the Texas Leadership Student Code of Conduct

  • Students are required to use district-provided transportation to attend all events, games, or competitions

Restrictions

  • Students may not participate in UIL events during the same school year they were previously enrolled in a public school

  • Participation is limited to one athletic period per day, in accordance with UIL regulations

Additional Resources

📄 Read UIL Homeschool Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for your interest in the Texas Leadership UIL Homeschool Participation Program. We’re excited to partner with your family and help your student grow through academic and athletic opportunities!