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*Thank you for your interest in applying to Branches. All applications submitted will be put on a wait list to be reviewed for the school year 2024-2025. We will begin tours of Branches in February-March 2024. Letters of acceptance will be sent in May 2024. Thank you. *PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PUT YOUR CHILD'S BIRTHDATE*

 

CONTACT INFORMATION
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How did you hear about Branches?
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Last Name:
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First Name (Father):
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First Name (Mother):
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Street Address:
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City / State / Zip Code:
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Email Address:
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Primary Phone Number:

STUDENT INFORMATION
Please list ALL children who would be participating in the co-op. Must include birthdate.
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Child 1 Name & Birthdate:
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Child 1 Grade Level (as of fall, 2024):
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Child 2 Name & Birthdate:
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Child 2 Grade Level (as of fall, 2024):
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Child 3 Name & Birthdate:
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Child 3 Grade Level (as of fall, 2024):
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Child 4 Name & Birthdate:
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Child 4 Grade Level (as of fall, 2024):
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Child 5 Name & Birthdate:
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Child 5 Grade Level (as of fall, 2024):
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Please list any allergies and/or medical conditions:
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Do your children have any special needs that a classroom teacher needs to accommodate in order to facilitate learning? If yes, please explain.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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Please tell us a little bit about your homeschooling journey. (How long have you been homeschooling? Why did you decide to homeschool? What are your goals? Why are you interested in joining a homeschool co-op? Etc.)
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Please indicate any or all of the following: educational/career background, hobbies and interests, special classes taken, classes previously taught, subjects you enjoy or might be comfortable teaching. Any of these interests or previous training/experience could provide the skills and knowledge necessary to teach a class.
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Where do you currently attend church and in what capacity, if any, do you serve in your local church?
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Will you be participating in any other Homeschool program and/or co-op during the year you are applying to be a Branches member? If so, please list below.
 
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We understand that we all come from different church backgrounds and have differing homeschool philosophies and we enjoy the diversity this brings to our group, but the one thing that unites our group is each individual’s commitment to a personal relationship with Christ. Briefly share about your relationship with Christ and how this affects your homeschooling journey.

BRANCHES STATEMENT OF FAITH
Our association has a Christian emphasis, as evidenced by the Statement of Faith. It is important for all members to realize Branches is not a school: it exists only as a cooperative association of parents committed to protect and educate our children. When you participate in our co-op, all of our activities and meetings will be conducted with a New Testament Christian emphasis. All classes taught will be taught from a biblical world view.

We, the members of Branches Co-op, in order to encourage the body of Christ, strengthen the family, spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, promote Christian ethical and moral behavior, and aspire to teach our children a Godly legacy, do ordain and establish this statement of faith:

  • THE SCRIPTURE: The sole & final authority basis of our beliefs is the Bible, the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments. It was uniquely, verbally, and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit and was written without error in the original manuscript. It is the supreme and final authority in faith and life in every age. Matthew 24:35, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21
  • GOD: There is but one God, infinite in power, wisdom, justice, goodness, and love. The Creator of the universe, eternally existing in three persons–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit–each of whom possesses all the attributes of Deity and the characteristics of personality. Genesis 1:1, John 10:30, 37-38

  • JESUS: We believe in the death of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His personal return in power and glory. Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:35, Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 7:25, John 2:11, Hebrews 9:12, Hebrews 1:14, John 11:25, Acts 1:11, Revelation 19: 11-16

  • SALVATION: Men and women are freed from the penalty for their sins not as a result, in whole or in part, of their own works, goodness, or religious ceremony, but by the undeserved favor of God alone. God declares righteous all who put their faith in Christ alone for their salvation. John 1:12, Ephesians 1:7-8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Colossians 1:21-22

  • HOLY SPIRIT: The Holy Spirit has come into the world to reveal and glorify Christ, to convict men and women of their sins, and to impart new life to all who place their faith in Christ. He indwells believers from the moment of spiritual birth, seals them until the day of redemption, and empowers them to live a life pleasing to God. John 3:5-8, John 16:7-11, 13-15, Acts 1:8, Romans 8:9

  • ASSURANCE: All who are born again of the Spirit can be fully assured of their eternal life from the very moment they put their faith in Christ. This assurance is not based on any kind of human merit, but upon the fact of God’s election, upon Christ’s complete payment for our sins, and upon the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, whom is the deposit guaranteeing our inheritance. John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 10:27-30, Romans 5:9-10, 1 Peter 1:3-5

  • THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD: At physical death, the believer enters immediately into eternal, conscious fellowship with the Lord and awaits the resurrection of his or her body to everlasting glory and blessing. At physical death, the unbeliever enters into eternal, conscious separation from the Lord and awaits the resurrection of his or her body to everlasting suffering, judgment, and condemnation. Luke 16:19-31, Luke 23:43, Phillippians 1:23, Romans 8:10-11, Revelation 6:9-11

  • MARRIAGE: God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary sexes together reflect the image and nature of God. The term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. Marriage is between one man and one woman, for life, and uniquely reflects Christ’s relationship with His Church. God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other. Genesis 1:26-28, Proverbs 5:1-23, Romans 1:32, Hebrews 13:4 

  • VALUE OF HUMAN LIFE: We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life. Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 139: 1-24
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PLEASE INDICATE YOUR AGREEMENT OR DISAGREEMENT WITH THE BRANCHES STATEMENT OF FAITH:
I AGREE I DISAGREE

WAITING LIST REQUIREMENTS

If accepted into Branches Co-op, your family agrees that you will:

  • Strive to promote unity within the Branches Co-op
  • Do your best to adhere to expectations of Branches Co-op when participating in community events/activities.
  • Adhere to the Rules and Guidelines set forth by Branches, participate to the best of your abilities and actively engage with other co-op families

You understand that continuation of co-op participation is dependent upon adherence to this code of conduct and that all decisions concerning membership will be decided upon by the leadership team for the benefit of the group at large.

Requirements:

  • Completion of application, subject to approval by the Leadership Team
  • Submission and approval of a background check by the participating parent (to be completed with registration after admission) 
  • Signed Statement of Faith
  • Agree to teach classes, substitute as needed, assist in classes and bring a willingness to serve so that co-op can run smoothly and efficiently.
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Please indicate your agreement or disagreement with the Branches Waiting List Requirements:
I AGREE I DISAGREE

 

By signing below and clicking "SUBMIT", you acknowledge the above statements to be true; you agree to abide by the Waiting List Requirements; and you understand that all applications must be approved by the Branches Leadership Team before applicant is considered a member of the co-op. All applications will be given due and careful consideration. Branches reserves the right to deny applications for any reason without explanation.

By typing your name and today's date below, this shall serve as your legal signature to this application:
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Father's Name:
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Today's Date:
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Mother's Name:
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Today's Date: