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Fill out the form below and click the Continue button at the bottom.

Please fill out the below application to request membership to CHESS.

As of October 2022, all adult CHESS members listed on the application will be run through a background check process, links to the background check system will be provided upon receiving your application. We will contact you if further information is needed. Information is stored securely on the background check provider servers. We do not store any of the information from your background report. If you have information contained within your background report that you feel may disqualify you for membership, or you are denied due to information within your report, please know that we do have an appeals process for membership applications to be reconsidered.

Our CHESS Yearly Membership Dues are $40 per family for the 2023-2024 school year.

Separate fees do apply for cooperative ("co-op") classes and may apply for field trips, events, and parties.

We do everything possible to keep fees low and have scholarships available for those in need.

The full CHESS Membership, Application, & Training Policy is viewable here.

Check here if you have read and agree to the TERMS OF SERVICE.

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Primary Last Name Primary First Name Primary Email Username Password Confirm Password Secondary Last Name Secondary First Name Secondary Email If Secondary Email is entered above, should it also receive weekly email and forum notifications, etc.? Yes No Address City State / Province

Country State / Province

Zip / Postal Code Timezone Phone Enable Text Messages

I am able and agree to receive text messages at the number above.
I understand carrier message and data rates may apply.

Phone 2 Enable Text Messages

I am able and agree to receive text messages at the number above.
I understand carrier message and data rates may apply.

Upload Family Photo (Optional) .jpg, .gif or .png

Children

Show Child information to other Families
Note: Child information will be available to instructors in either case.

Church Affiliation Family Business/Services Privacy: Include my family information in the membership on-line directory? Yes No Weekly Email Update: Would you like to receive a weekly email update? Yes No

Forum Emails:

Would you like to receive forum notifications via email (not just the ones you create)? Yes No

Many Emails: Would you like to receive notifications IMMEDIATELY? Yes No

Delivery Type Whole Thread New Part Only

Daily Digest: Would you like to receive notifications ONCE A DAY? Yes No

Daily Digest Delivery Type Detailed Summary

Select which forum categories you would like to be notified about: General
Homeschooling & Curriculum Talk (No Selling)
CHESS Co-op
Local Recommendations
CHESS Teens
Prayer Requests
CHESS Event Committees

Classifieds Emails:

Classifieds - Many Emails: Would you like to receive ALL classified notifications IMMEDIATELY via email: Yes No Classifieds - Daily Digest: Would you like to receive ALL classified notifications ONCE A DAY via email? Yes No

Additional Questions

The information you fill out below will not be viewed anyone other than the CHESS Board Members. 1. Who may we thank for referring you to CHESS? 2. Has your child/children every been suspended or expelled from a public or private school? If so, for what reason. 3. Has your child/children every been removed from a homeschool co-op, group activity, or homeschool event? If so, for what reason.

So that we can get to know your family a little more and help us to better serve your family, please answer the following questions:

4. What are you hoping to gain from joining CHESS? How can we serve your family best? 5. Please tell us about your family. 6.

What year did you begin homeschooling?
Who is the primary educator?
Please describe your experience in choosing to homeschool your child/children?

7.

If applicable, please describe your child/children’s education experience prior to homeschooling.
Please describe the transition from the prior form of education to homeschooling.

8.

What is your homeschooling philosophy, which may be noted as an approach or method? (Examples: traditional, classical, Charlotte Mason, Montessori)
How did you choose this philosophy?
What type of curriculum do you use for each subject?

9. Do you homeschool using the traditional school year or year-round or a mixture of both? 10. If you would prefer another name or nickname on your CHESS Name Tag that is different from your LEGAL first name, please use your preferred name in the PRIMARY first name box above.

Please list your LEGAL name in the box below for records purposes. Ex. Robert prefers to be called Bobby, or Susan prefers to be called Susie. 11. If the second adult on your account would prefer another name or nickname on their CHESS Name Tag that is different from their LEGAL first name, please use their preferred name in the PRIMARY first name box above.

Please list their LEGAL name in the box below for records purposes. Ex. Robert prefers to be called Bobby, or Susan prefers to be called Susie. 12. I HAVE LEGAL RIGHTS TO AUTHORIZE THE PARTICIPATION IN CHESS AND ITS ACTIVITIES BY ALL CHILDREN ON MY ACCOUNT or I AM REQUESTING A GUARDIANSHIP CONSENT FORM SO THAT I MAY AUTHORIZE THE PARTICIPATION IN CHESS FOR ALL CHILDREN ON MY APPLICATION.
(1 required) I DO HAVE LEGAL RIGHTS
I DO NOT HAVE LEGAL RIGHTS AND NEED CONSENT FORMS
I HAVE QUESTIONS & NEED TO SPEAK TO A BOARD MEMBER
13. You have read and understood our CHESS Constitution and Bylaws. Yes
No
I have questions.
14. You have read and agree to the Statement of Faith of CHESS Yes
No
I'd like to speak with someone about this

Payment Instructions

Membership Fee Payment

To pay the $40 Membership Fee, you may click the "Pay Now" button below.

Should your application be denied, you will be fully refunded your payment.

Payment Options

$40.00 – Registration

Resources

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Copperas Cove Library
Oakalla Library

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All donations to CHESS are tax deductible!

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Copperas Cove TX 76522

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