That is the question. At least that's the question most frequently asked of the HEAV office staff during the summer months. Thankfully you still have some choices, even though most parents whose children attend public, private, or home schools are not aware of their options. However, your child may be exempted from compulsory school attendance if he is not six on or before September 30, and you notify your local school board that you don't want him to attend school until the following year. A call to the local superintendent's office asking what procedure you should follow in notifying the local school board would be helpful.
Procedures vary from district to district.
It's not necessary to register him as a homeschooler unless he will be six by September 30. When he is six, you may register him as a kindergartner or first grader, whichever is more appropriate for his maturity level. Some children are not ready for school at age five. Remember, when you home school, you do what is best for your child. You don't have to force him to move along with the class.