Membership Information

1. Full Membership: Must be home schooling at least one child, Kindergarten or above (Must be age 5 by September 1 of the current school year). Home schooling, as defined by HSLDA and accepted by SCCHE, requires that at least 50% of the instruction is performed by the parent or legal guardian.
   OR
   Associate Membership: Purpose to home school, but oldest child is not yet school age (Age 5 by September 1 of the current year).
2. Sign the group statement of faith.
3. Pay annual dues.
4. Sign the group statement of regulations for field trips and social functions.
5. Meet with a member of the Executive Council or an appointee (this is an opportunity to ask questions and receive encouragement).

Privileges -

1. Ability to vote on members of Executive Council and any issues presented to the group by the Executive Council.
2. Ability to participate in all group activities (Annual dues may not cover additional costs incurred by activities.)
3. Receive access to the SCCHE Group, handbook, and directory.

Responsibilities -

1. Agreement with the cooperative’s Statement of Faith.
2. Willingness to respect and follow group policy and guidelines.
3. Willingness to assume responsibility in the group’s cooperative activities.

Membership Process

• Visit the SCCHE Web Site, review the:
  • Distinctives of SCCHE
  • SCCHE Statement of Faith
  • SCCHE Membership Requirements and Privileges
  • SCCHE Regulations for Social and Educational Functions. 
• After reviewing these materials, contact SCCHE to notify us of your intention to join SCCHE and your plans to be at an upcoming event that offers the opportunity for new member applications.
• We will email you times and locations when you notify us of your plans to attend. Opportunities are tentatively scheduled for each Mix and Mingle Night. New members are encouraged to stay for the entire meeting.
• Hand in your membership application with annual dues (typically $20 for school year, but may vary depending on member's access to materials distributed online).

Information needed to begin the Membership Process: