BayShore School’s philosophy is to empower each family so that they may develop the best approach by which to nurture their children’s education.

We do not require, nor do we provide, a specific curriculum. Rather, our role is to assist families in their quest to meet the individual needs of each child, while staying within the parameters set forth by the California Education Code.

BayShore School offers resources, guidance, and encouragement to its enrolled families. We do not offer a program for those who need detailed lesson plans or daily supervision. Enrollment with BayShore School requires self-motivation, the desire to release rigid notions about learning and children, and a sense of humour.

The first thing everyone asks is the cost - so let's tackle this straight away and if you don't like the fees, then you don't have to wade through the whole page.

Basic Enrollment

Early Enrollment Discount - $260.00/family
In order to qualify for this discount, tuition must be paid in full and postmarked by July 3, 2009.

Standard Enrollment - $280.00/family
Applications received after July 4, 2009 and through October 31, 2009.

Renewal Tuition is substantially discounted after initial year
(applicable only to those who have no gaps in enrollment).

Enrollment in a California Private School
BayShore files the R-4 affidavit with the California Department of Education annually - your personal information remains private. We possess the appropriate governmental licenses to operate the business of a private school independent study program.

Maintenance of Student Cumulative File
BayShore School maintains your child's official school record, including attendance, semester reports and transcripts for students enrolled in grades 9-12.

Administrative Interactions with School Officials
BayShore School requests your child's records from the previous school setting (public, private or other homeschool program). We also verify your child's enrollment should you be contacted by school officials.

BayShore School Booklet
Detailed information on how to complete attendance, reports while you're enrolled with BayShore School. The California courses of study are also enclosed, along with helpful resources and steps to dealing with contacts from educational or child protective services. This booklet is in PDF.

Guidance Counseling

High School Diploma
Students will receive a high school diploma from BayShore School upon completion of graduation requirements. View diploma requirements.

Monthly Attendance Reporting

Semester Reports (due in January and June; summer is optional). View samples of reports.

Annual Course of Study Contract. View the California requirements (used by BayShore School).

Teacher Record (a résumé or list of your experience & education)

BayShore School does not require standardized testing of its students

Information regarding how to complete these requirements is included in the application package.

Student/family must reside in southern California
(counties: LA, OC, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Kern, Ventura & Santa Barbara). BayShore School will not be enrolling new students from outside of this area.

Student/family must have access to and use email. No exceptions.

11th and 12 th grade students accepted only if transferring from another independent study program or by permission of the BayShore School director.

There is an additional charge of $30.00/student charge for those who need entertainment permits processed ($30.00/per student for each application completed). While BayShore School does accommodate children in the entertainment business, we are unable to sign the academic/health/attendance release at the same time as initial enrollment. That form requires the enrolling school to attest to satisfactory progress in these areas and we do not have that information available on new students. We are able to sign the entertainment permit form once the student has been enrolled with BayShore and we have either: a) received transcripts from the child's previous school; and/or b) the required attendance and academic reports have been submitted to BayShore at the regularly scheduled due dates. Submit the $30.00 with your initial enrollment application.

Read through all of this page and the BayShore School Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) web page;

Download the enrollment materials - or request materials to be mailed to you;

Complete the application in its entirety (failure to do so will delay enrollment decision);

Mail the completed enrollment application to:

BayShore School
P.O. Box 13038
Long Beach, CA 90803

Please do not use any method of delivery that will require a recipient signature - it will be returned to you - sorry!

Upon review of your completed application, you will receive an email either confirming or declining your enrollment request.

Reviews may take up to seven (7) working days from receipt.
If your children are not accepted into BayShore School, your tuition check will be returned to you (if you paid by check), along with a list of referrals to other homeschooling programs.

If you are paying by credit card, you will also receive an email invoice from ProPay.com. You will have 14 days in which to pay through ProPay’s secure web site.Payments must be received (and not just invoiced) by early discount deadlines in order to qualify for the lower tuition fee.

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