The Columbus City Schools K-12 Home Instruction program provides instructional services to students who are unable to attend regular school as a result of illness, injury, or who are hospitalized for four consecutive weeks (or longer). The program is intended to be used on a short-term basis with students receiving one hour of home instruction per school day.

The majority of this instruction is in the academic areas of English, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science. However, a teacher can also be assigned for elective courses including foreign languages and business education.

K-12 Home Instruction Eligibility:

Students with the following types of illnesses and injuries are eligible for home instruction.

• Students who are physically handicapped with an illness such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy and are unable to attend regular school.
• Students who are recuperating from an operation or injury such as heart surgery or a fractured leg.
• Students who are chronically ill, such as those with asthma or leukemia.
• Students who have illnesses requiring hospitalization or home care, such as hepatitis, mononucleosis, etc.
• Students who are homebound due to emotional problems such as school phobia and other emotional impairments.
• Students who are pregnant and who have medical complications that prohibit school attendance.