Families in Support of Home Education (FISHE)
ABOUT USFamilies In Support of Home Education (FISHE) is a network of home schooling families that serves the needs of home schooling families around the Washington, D.C. area. Our group is distinctive in that it is not a church-based network. We draw from many different churches, primarily smaller churches that do not have a home school support group of their own. FISHE offers distinctive programs such as:
A Soccer Co-Op: FISHE sponsors an excellent and well-run program for those who are seeking a soccer experience specifically designed for home schoolers. Everyone involved in the soccer program must be a member of FISHE for insurance reasons.
A Monthly Support Group: FISHE holds monthly support group meetings with educational and helpful speakers and topics that interest and encourage home schooling families. We strive to plan the meetings to be a place where dad, mom, AND the kids can come together for fun and encouragement. All support group meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at Jubilee Christian Center at 7:30 P.M.
National Geographic Geography Bee: FISHE sponsors National Geographic's annual Geography Bee (GeoBee) contest for home schooling families living in Fairfax and Loudon Counties. Study sessions and official contest elimination questions are administered by FISHE, which leads to the national level competition. The GeoBee, which will take place on January 9, 2010, leads to the national level competition. In 2006, we had a student go all the way to the national event held here in Washington, D.C.!
Scripps National Spelling Bee: FISHE offers a local spelling bee program for homeschool students in Northern Virginia. The champion of each local spelling bee sponsor's program qualifies for participation in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
And More: Check out Member Benefits for more offerings.
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