Services

Homeschool Umbrella: Daniel 1 Academy serves homeschooling parents as a private school with which to register their children as required by the TN homeschool law. We keep the students’ official academic record and prepare any needed transcripts. We are available to answer questions that parents may have during the year.
Enrollment Confirmation Packet: Within a few weeks after enrolling you should receive a confirmation packet from D1A that will include a confirmation letter, a teacher ID card and a student ID card for each child. If you enroll a student in grades 9-12 you will also receive a High School Credits booklet. If you marked that your student will be graduating this year you will also receive a graduation application along with information about senior achievement testing.
: Student & Teacher ID cards are needed at certain school functions like achievement testing. Any students who will be out in public during the day should carry their Daniel 1 Academy I.D. card to show if questioned about not being in school. Teacher I.D. cards can be used at some stores to receive a teacher discount. Please do not throw them away. There is a $5 fee to replace lost cards.
Driver’s License Permit: In order to apply for a driver’s license permit, homeschool students must take a letter from their umbrella school proving that they are enrolled. To receive this letter from D1A your student must have been enrolled with Daniel 1 for at least 30 days and all responsibilities must have been fulfilled. Call the school to request this letter. Within 7-10 days you may pick it up at the school or we will mail it to you.
Work Permits: Some employers of high school students require them to bring in a work permit from their school giving them permission to work during school hours. If your student needs one of these from Daniel 1 Academy, just call and request one. It can be mailed to you or you may pick it up in the front office. Please allow up to 1 week for processing the request.
Newsletter: D1A publishes a quarterly newsletter available on the website. It keeps members informed of important dates and upcoming events. It also contains articles that are helpful and motivating for parents.
High School Transcripts: Parents will receive an unofficial copy of their student’s transcript, free of charge, along with the confirmation letter and I.D. cards that are mailed each year after we receive the enrollment forms. There is a $5 charge for official copies to any other schools or organizations. Click here to download the Request Form. Complete it and mail it in along with payment. Allow up to 1 week for processing. Graduates will receive two official copies at the time of graduation free of charge.
Graduation: All students who complete the requirements for graduation may choose to participate in a traditional cap and gown ceremony in May in Cookeville, TN. If not they may choose to pick up their diploma at Daniel 1 Academy or to have it mailed to them. Anyone who indicates on the enrollment form that the student plans to graduate this year will receive graduation information in their Confirmation Packet this will include information on senior testing and signing up for graduation.
Legal Matters: Enrolling with D1A will help you satisfy the laws concerning alternative education. Still, we cannot guarantee that our members will not be subject to scrutiny by the courts. It's always recommended that families consider joining legal associations that help homeschoolers. We recommend HSLDA in Washington DC (the Home School Legal Defense Association). You can receive a discount if you are a member of Daniel 1. Call the school to get the Group Number for D1A.