Although you can withdraw by phone, letter or in person, we recommend a letter as a hard-copy option that can be used if any legal problems arise.
We are writing to inform you that our child(ren), (Child(ren)'s Name(s)), is/are withdrawing from (School Name) and will not complete the current school year. He/she/they will instead be attending a private school for the remainder of this school year. Please remove his/her/their names from your records.
Maryland Sample Letter of Withdrawal from Public School If you are withdrawing your child to begin home schooling during the school year, fill out this letter and mail it "CERTIFIED MAIL/RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED" to the principal of the public school your child is currently attending.
When drafting the letter, it`s essential to be clear, concise, and courteous, outlining the reasons for withdrawal and any obligations that still need to be fulfilled. Remember, the goal is to communicate honestly and respectfully, while maintaining the trust and credibility built during the agreement.
If you're thinking about pulling your child out of public school to homeschool, the first step will be to formally inform your child's school of your intent to withdraw your child. This can be done via letter, email, or phone in some cases, but we recommend a paper letter or email sent to the principal.
Send a Withdrawal Notice to Your Child's School. Although many states do not require you notify a local school district of your intent to homeschool a child who has never attended public school, in order to avoid truancy charges, you'll likely need to inform the school that you're withdrawing a child from school.
Send an email to your teacher or academic advisor. They are best able to advise you of the correct process for withdrawing from your school. The process for withdrawing is different for each school. Some schools require written notice, while others may allow you to withdraw by email or phone.
Joyful I think for you, bittersweet for me. The sense of hope you will feel for the future, the escape of the rules and rigour of the school system and the comfort of friends made, to carry you to your next adventure. For me, the sense of pride in who you have become but of another ending, this one more final.