Annual Requirements, Reporting, and Curriculum Responsibilities
Families are responsible for maintaining appropriate educational records, implementing curriculum, tracking attendance, and submitting all required reports by SSA deadlines. Submission of required forms serves as confirmation of receipt. SSA does not provide individual confirmation of submitted reports unless additional information is needed.
Students enrolled after August 1 will follow the remaining academic year schedule, with all required documents due within 30 days of enrollment. Failure to submit required reporting or documentation may result in late fees, inactive status, withdrawal, or removal from SSA.
Academic Year Reporting Schedule
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August 1: First official day of the academic year
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Within 30 days of enrollment: Submit required enrollment documentation and course plans (if not using SSA curriculum)
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December 31: Report first semester grades (if not using SSA curriculum)
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May 1: Seniors submit graduation request and applicable fees
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May 31:
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Report second semester grades and attendance
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Complete SSA curriculum courses
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Request end-of-year services
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Renew enrollment for the following academic year
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July 31: Submit summer grades and attendance, if applicable
All reporting is completed through the Current Families page on the SSA website.
Administration Closure Periods
SSA has scheduled administrative closure periods during the year for records processing, curriculum setup or cleanup, grade processing, reporting review, and school-year preparation. These are not required student breaks. Families may continue using curriculum, forms, automated resources, and previously provided materials during these times. Personalized or individualized assistance will not be available during administrative closure periods.
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End-of-Year Records Processing: June 1 – June 14
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School Year Setup Period: July 15 – July 31
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Winter Administrative Break: December 24 – January 2
Curriculum & Instruction Responsibilities
Families not using SSA’s curriculum are responsible for selecting and actively implementing curriculum, providing instruction, maintaining attendance records, and reporting grades. Course plans must include course titles and a brief description of the curriculum or instructional approach and must be submitted within 30 days of enrollment or course changes.
Families are responsible for maintaining records sufficient to support reported grades and attendance. A minimum of 180 instructional days is required annually. Educational activities completed outside the home may count toward attendance requirements. While daily instructional time may vary based on student needs and instructional methods, SSA generally recommends an average of approximately 3 instructional hours per day for kindergarten, 4 hours per day for grades 1–3, and 5 hours per day for grades 4–12.
Families using SSA’s curriculum are responsible for ensuring active student participation and course completion. Additional curriculum selection, attendance tracking, course planning, and grade reporting are generally not required unless otherwise requested by SSA.