Any student residing in Rock Hill School District Three who has an illness requiring home or hospital confinement may be eligible for the program. The student does not need to be absent any specific amount of time prior to applying, but in order to be considered for eligibility a licensed physician must certify that the student is expected to be absent from school for at least 15 school days. A referral may be initiated by a parent, student, physician or school personnel when it is felt the student may meet the eligibility criteria. Application forms are available through the Special Services Department. The application must be completed, signed by the parent and the doctor, and sent to the Special Services office for processing.
Certified teachers provide instruction in the home or other mutually agreed upon site.
These are classroom teachers who are employed on a part-time basis. Middle school students may receive five hours per week in the four major subjects. Electives are not offered. High school students receive five hours per week.