Back-to-School WorkshopPurpose: To provide information, encouragement, and support to new and veteran homeschooling families. Description: This workshop is a day packed with various sessions to meet the differing needs and challenges that homeschool families encounter. Hear from experienced homeschoolers and interact with informative panel discussions, meet new friends, and share tips and techniques. Some topics to be covered are, home organization, curricula, lesson planning, record keeping and much, much more. Target group: All SCCHE parents and visitors are welcome to attend and participate. Schedule: Mid-August Guidelines: There is no on-site childcare, and we ask that all children, but nursing babies, stay at home. This event is open to non-SCCHE members. An opportunity to join SCCHE will be offeredat this event. A fee is charged which includes a light breakfast and lunch. Curriculum Sale-UsedPurpose: For SCCHE members to sell their used homeschooling materials. Description: This is a time set aside for SCCHE members to sell used curriculum. Target group: Only SCCHE members may sell, but all SCCHE members and visitors are invited to come and purchase. Schedule: Mid to late May Guidelines: Only SCCHE members will be able to sell their used homeschooling materials, but all interested buyers may attend. DirectoryPurpose: To provide contact information of members for the use of other members only. Description: The directory will be published in the first half of October. It is to be distributed to all members of SCCHE who choose to be included in the directory. The directory is not to be given to anyone outside the group. Updates and corrections will be sent out periodically through the e-newsletter. Target Group: Only SCCHE members are included in the directory. Schedule: Mid October. Guidelines: The directory is NOT to be used as a mailing list for any type of advertising and will not be given out to anyone outside SCCHE. We do not sell our mailing list or email list. It is to be used for SCCHE purposes only. Family Fun DayPurpose: To provide opportunities for SCCHE families to fellowship with one other. Description: One or two family-oriented events will be planned yearly. Target group: Only SCCHE member families. Schedule: Watch newsletter for details Guidelines: Participating families must register for these events and follow the general field trip guidelines. Field TripsPurpose: To plan and implement quality, educational field trips. Description: Members will determine where they want to go and share in the planning and leadership of the field trips. Both older and younger SCCHE students' needs should be met during the course of the year. Target group: Only SCCHE members Schedule: Monthly variety; see newsletter for details. Guidelines:
George Observatory Science ClassesFamilies interested in taking homeschool classes at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park will need to make individual arrangements with the Observatory – they are no longer accepting group registrations. For more information, visit the HMNS website at www.hmns.org.High School Student CouncilPurpose: A council of high school students committed to the encouragement of spiritual and social growth among the high school students of SCCHE by planning social and service activities that glorify and reflect Jesus Christ. Description: To plan and provide social and service opportunities for the SCCHE student body. Target group: All high school aged students who are members of SCCHE. Schedule: See the newsletter. Guidelines:
HMNS Science ClassesPurpose: To increase our children’s interest and understanding of science. Description: Houston Museum of Natural Science - Explore science and nature in our interactive science labs featuring Museum specimens, artifacts and laboratory equipment. Students examine ancient objects, investigate technology, meet live animals and conduct scientific experiments in five different, themed labs. Each lab lasts one hour. There is a cost for each class. Target group: 1st – 6th grade SCCHE members only (one dissection class offered for 6th - 12th grade students) Schedule: Classes meet 6 or 7 times throughout the year from September through May. Guidelines: A parent or responsible adult must oversee all participating children. See the newsletter information or the table at the Parents' Orientation Meeting for further information. Introduction to Homeschooling / Outside Class PreviewPurpose: To gather information about the various outside classes offered for homeschooling students and to provide basic information to those new to Home Schooling. Description:Various tutors, Co-Ops, and outside classes will offer information about their services to homeschool families. This is also an opportunity for new homeschoolers or parents that are interested in homeschooling to receive basic information about homeschooling such as: What is homeschooling? Is homeschooling legal in Texas? What about socialization? Am I qualified to teach my own child? What is the Father's role in homeschooling? Where do I obtain my teaching materials? What is a homeschool support group and what are the benefits of joining one? Questions are welcome. Target group: SCCHE members, visitors and Parents new to Home Schooling. Schedule: An evening in April Guidelines: Visitors are welcome to attend. Masterpieces and MusingsPurpose: To encourage the writing and publishing of student works. Description: A bound publication, for the purpose of displaying items submitted by students. Target group: Only SCCHE students Schedule: One magazine per year, in the spring Guidelines: See newsletter for additional details, deadlines, and cost. Mix and MinglePurpose: To encourage and further develop relationships between homeschooling families. Description: A variety of informal discussions to communicate practical ideas and helps for homeschoolers. Please send discussion ideas to the director. Target group: All SCCHE parents and visitors are welcome to attend and participate. Schedule: Meetings are planned monthly. Guidelines:
NewsletterPurpose: To inform SCCHE members of upcoming events and learning opportunities within and outside of SCCHE. Description: This electronic members-only newsletter is published monthly and includes SETHSA monthly newsletter, The Teaching Pioneer. Target group: Only SCCHE members Schedule: Once a month from September through May with one summer publication in July. Guidelines: All articles must be submitted electronically. All articles must be sent to the editor by the 20th of the precedi ng month before the next newsletter. The SCCHE editor reserves the right to reject or edit an entered article. Park DayPurpose: To provide an unstructured, relaxed environment for families to fellowship with one another. Description: An afternoon of simple, unstructured fun at a local park with the opportunity to get to know other homeschooling families. The park is usually equipped with soccer fields, toddler play area, covered pavilion, restrooms, etc. Bring your own games and sports equipment. Target group: SCCHE members, but visitors are welcome to participate. Schedule: First and third Fridays of the month starting in August at a designated park from 1 - 3 pm, see newsletter for details. Guidelines: Parents are NOT ALLOWED to DROP off their children; however, parents can bring children other than their own through pre-arranged details. Parents’ Orientation MeetingPurpose: To familiarize new members with the programs and activities of SCCHE, to explain policy and procedures for the upcoming school year and to provide an opportunity to join SCCHE and sign up for many of the programs that are to be offered. Description: The SCCHE Executive Council will review highlights of the upcoming school year, and membership renewals and new member applications will be accepted. Also, tables will be set up to share information and sign-up opportunities will be available for various activities and programs. Target group: All SCCHE parents and visitors are encouraged to attend and participate. Schedule: The meeting is held in late July or early August each year. Guidelines: NO childcare is provided, so please leave all children except nursing babies at home. Non-members are welcome to participate. An opportunity to join SCCHE is offered at this event. Picture DaysPurpose: To take individual pictures for the yearbook and to provide members with the opportunity to have professional portraits taken of their children and/or family. Group portraits will be offered. Description: Several different portrait packages are available. Packages are ordered and paid for at the time of the sitting. Students can bring a personal prop for the portrait (optional). Target group: All SCCHE members and affiliated groups. Schedule: See newsletter. Guidelines: Please see the September newsletter for details. Pizza Hut Book-ItPizza Hut no longer offers group participation in their Book-It! Program. Please visit their website, www.pizzahut.com for information on individual enrollment. Project FairPurpose: To provide a forum for SCCHE students' projects to be viewed by SCCHE member families and visitors. Description: Individual student projects may be from a subject of the student's choice (i.e. Bible, art, geography, literature or science). Students learn as they work to prepare for the Project Fair, display and share their projects, and see other students' work. A certificate is awarded for work accomplished, but no judging of the projects is done. Individual and group entries are welcomed. Target group: Only SCCHE students may display projects, but visitors are welcome to attend. Schedule: An evening in March Guidelines: Visitors are welcome to attend but may not participate. Projects must be in good taste in keeping with Philippians 4:8. Reservations for participation are expected. Share NightPurpose: To present a forum in which SCCHE students may perform or make presentations before an audience. Description: This is an evening of talent. Examples of presentations in the past have included: reciting a Bible passage or poem, playing a musical piece, presenting a skit...) This evening is for pleasure with no talent judging being conducted. Target group: Only SCCHE students may participate, but visitors are welcome to attend to view the performance. Schedule: An evening in November. Guidelines: Reservations, with each participant's name and presentation details, are required. Note: Dance presentations will not be included. Presentations, dress, and/or costumes shall be in good taste and modest, and in keeping with Phil 4:8 which states "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things." Also consider, 1 Thess.4:3-4 which states, "That each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God." In addition, we strictly adhere to the SCCHE Social Functions guidelines found in this handbook for appropriateness of attire and material. More details will be in the Newsletter. Spelling BeePurpose: To provide opportunity for students to compete in the SCCHE Houston PBS Spelling Bee. Description: The SCCHE Spelling Bee winner in January will proceed to the SETHSA Houston PBS Spelling Bee in February. The SETHSA winner will then compete in the Houston city-wide Bee. On the same day as our SCCHE Bee, we will also hold a Just for Fun Bee for 1st-3rd grade students. These winners will compete with other 1st-3rd graders at the SETHSA level only. Target group: Only SCCHE members in 1st-8th grade Schedule: Mid-January Guidelines: Please see the September newsletter for details. Standardized TestingSCCHE will not provide the Stanford Achievement Testing in a group setting this year. Please see the newsletter for alternate testing resources. Bob Jones University Press also offers information on both the Stanford and IOWA Achievement Test. Contact BJUP at www.bjup.com or 1-800-845-5731. S.T.A.R.Purpose: The goal of Shared Talents And Resources (S.T.A.R.) is to provide special classes for the students of SCCHE families that will help meet the social and extracurricular needs of the students. Description: Students meet one afternoon per week, for eight consecutive weeks. Each student is enrolled in 3 one-hour classes for the session (students ages 5-6 participate in a special STAR program, in the same location during the same time). The classes offered may vary, based upon the interests and resources of the parent volunteer teachers. Target group: Only SCCHE members 5 years or older. Schedule: The session starts in January. Classes meet from 1pm to 4pm each Tuesday for an eight-week period. See the calendar in your Parent Handbook for dates. Registration is accepted in October, for the session starting in January. Guidelines: At least one parent in each participating family must volunteer and serve within the STAR program. A reasonably strict dress code and behavior ethic is enforced. Parents and students must sign an agreement to abide by the regulations/discipline guidelines and dress code set for STAR. SCCHE YearbookPurpose: To provide SCCHE with a beautiful, quality remembrance of the school year in yearbook form. Description: Yearbook with individual portraits of each child as well as high school events, field trips, STAR, park day, co-ops, outclasses, bible studies, literature clubs, and other fun things that depict home schooling. Target group: All SCCHE students and families Schedule: Throughout the school year participants should take pictures and should submit them to the yearbook staff with captions. After compilation and printing, the yearbook will be available in the Fall. Guidelines: SCCHE Members take pictures to share with others through the yearbook. Families order and pay for yearbooks in advance. |
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