What Is Expected Of Homeschool Community Members? 

At least one parent of all families involved in the Highland Hall Homeschool Community are expected to:

• Whole-heartedly confess and genuinely believe the Apostles’ Creed.
• Submit to the Highland Hall Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.
• Be a member of and regularly attend a Bible-believing Christian church.
• Attend all Highland Hall Parent’s Meetings (1/month).
• Fulfill Service Opportunities (see below).
• Maintain family membership in HSLDA, and/or Heritage Defense.
• Demonstrate a love for learning, respect for authority, and desire to live and learn in Christian community.
• Pay annual dues.

As we journey together in educating our children, we hope parents, children, and families will:

• Encourage every child in their personal relationship with God the Father through Jesus Christ, which will be fostered by Highland Hall and purposed by the Holy Spirit,
• Encourage every child to develop a love for learning and achieve their individual academic potential,
• Encourage every child in their pursuit of wisdom – developing integrity, virtue, character, intellect, and maturity – not only in accomplishing the homework/prep each week, but in overall trajectory,
• Provide an atmosphere of love and trust where these objectives can be met, and
• Experience the joy of living in an authentic, joy-filled community.

What will my involvement be as a parent?

Every mom and dad’s participation is crucial for the healthy functioning of our community. We are a community of like-minded families, a fellowship in which each member’s contribution is important and valued. Whether it is by teaching a class, helping with the younger children, hosting co-op gatherings, or planning and facilitating events, we encourage every parent to find his or her particular area of service. 

When you commit to Co-op, you commit for an entire school year, unless circumstances arise beyond your control. Thus, it is expected that you will guard your schedule, especially on co-op days, and make your commitment to our co-op day a priority. In addition to actual co-op days, moms are also expected to participate in monthly Parent’s Meetings. Our goal for these important community gatherings is to re-focus ourselves around prayer and fellowship as we discuss the details of co-op planning and logistics. 

We expect Lower School parents to stay on campus all day, but our Upper School parents have the opportunity to drop-off their children. Regardless, at least one parent must fulfill their assigned Service Opportunities. Similarly, we are excited to welcome full-time working parents, and we encourage them to take an active role in their child’s discipleship at home and at co-op when opportunities arise. We depend upon everyone’s participation in community activities which occur outside of Co-op (field trips, programs, fellowship, etc.).

Sample list of Service Opportunities

• Serve on the Highland Hall Board of Directors (3-yr term)
  •  A minority of seats are reserved for fathers of current or future students.
• Serve on the Homeschool Community Steering Committee (3-yr term)
• Serve on a Committee (1-yr term)
  • Fundraising & Scholarship Committee
  • Fellowship Committee
  • Marketing/Outreach Committee
  • Other committees as appropriate
• Teach one full-year class or two semester-length classes
• Co-Teach or help in two full-year classes / four semester-length classes
• Lunch/Study Hall/Playground Monitor
• Cleaning Crew
• Transportation Team
• Handbook, Yearbook, Website updates…

During or after 3 years of service, participants in good standing may be eligible for membership. Membership shall entitle Members to participate in the election of members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, advising committee assignments and other community-related decisions.

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