This is not required, but if you opt in, this testing must be arranged by contacting the principal of your specific public school system. This does not include SATs or other federal level testing. If you say on this form (homeschool notification form) that you want to participate in testing, (by selecting Part B, 2A on the form), please note that you will need to contact schools (principal) in your jurisdiction during February of each year regarding the testing for grades K-5, and in September to arrange testing for 8th graders. There are no state standardized tests for grades 6,7, 9, 10, 11 or 12. If your child participates in testing, tests will be submitted to the Maryland State Department of Education for grading and in turn, test results will be mailed directly to parents.