Request Membership in Branches Mesa

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Hello from Branches Mesa!

If you are interested in joining, please fill out the form below and click the CONTINUE button at the bottom of the page. You will be contacted within one week.

Please Note: Our regular program is for kids ages 7-18; all kids 6 and under attend our Mini Branches program (similar to childcare). The Mini Branches program is designed to serve as a support for moms that have kids in our regular program; since moms are required to serve in a number of positions throughout the co-op day, they need to have a place in which their younger kids will be cared for and occupied. Unfortunately, we do not have room for families that just have younger kids in the Minis program; we have to reserve the Mini Branches spots for families that also have older kids.

There is a $50 membership registration fee per "school year" to join Branches. DO NOT MAKE THIS PAYMENT NOW, you will make this payment after you have been approved for membership. Unfortunately, due to the high cost of insurance per family, we cannot offer prorated amounts for joining mid-year.

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

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Year you Started Homeschooling 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

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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 Message to Homeschool Group Administrator:

Additional Questions

1. Read the "All About Branches" here. (1 required) Done
2. Read the "Parent-Job Credit System" here. (1 required) Done
3. Read the "Guidelines & Standards" here. (1 required) Done
4. Are you currently part of another Branches Community? If so, where? 5. Have you or are you planning to apply with another Branches Community? If so, where and why? 6. Please write your Spouse's Name and Gender 7. Everyone has talents! Sometimes we don't feel like we do, however God has gifted each of us with unique things that we're good at. It's especially intimidating to put yourself out there, in front of a group, but we are in this together! If you have an area, background, or speciality that you think could help Branches community in some way, please include it in the box below. It doesn't mean you are committing to teaching on that subject! Over time, we hope to add a variety of classes so that our children can be exposed to many different areas.

Examples include speech, writing, foreign language, music, art, singing, math, poetry, student council, history, card game fun, chess, knitting, sewing, photography, leadership, science, crafts, geography, sea life, journalism, electricity, making comic books, coding, aerobics, strategy games, self-defense, book clubs, nutrition, programming, fitness, robotics, and SO much more!

Are you willing to teach/lead a class?

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No
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8. What church to does your family attend? 9. I understand that Branches is an all volunteer non-profit organization. I will do my best to contribute my talents in a way that will help Branches be the best it can be. I understand that in order to have my children participate in class day, I am required to sign up for adult credits based on the number of class periods my child(ren) attend. Please see the FAQ's for more information about earning class credits.
(1 required) I agree
10. I understand that pictures may be taken of myself or my children for the purpose of a yearbook, website, or closed Facebook page. If I do not want myself or my children in these pictures, it is my responsibility to inform those taking the pictures and to remove myself and/or my children from group photos.
(1 required) I agree
11. I understand that it is my responsibility to supervise and know where my children are at all times. If I am unable to attend a class period or day, I will find a responsible friend who will be in charge of my children who are attending (this is the exception, not the rule). I also understand that class day is not a drop off program. I will stay on campus, sign up for "jobs," and do my best to contribute my talents.
(1 required) I agree
12. I understand that some families have children with severe nut allergies. I will not bring items with nuts on the church campus. If I eat food with nuts, I will keep these items in my car and thoroughly clean up my children after eating.
(1 required) I agree
13. I understand that anyone (myself included), 18 years or older who will be on campus during class day to care for, teach my children, or help, will need to have gone through a background check with the company Branches has selected
(1 required) I agree
14. I understand that we are guests on the church campus and we must all work together to keep the church clean and maintained. I will clean up after myself, my children, and other children. Maintaining a positive church relationship is integral to the success of Branches.
(1 required) I agree
15. I would like someone to call me to answer questions I have about Branches or class day.
(1 required) Yes
No
16. Do you agree with our Mission statement and Statement of Faith and agree to abide by these while at Branches? Please read thoroughly and check the box below.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to build a Christ-centered co-op community, with a grace-filled culture, that equips, supports, and encourages homeschooling families and proclaims Christ’s leadership over all aspects of our lives. We desire to bring together homeschooling families who love God and want to share the knowledge of Jesus Christ with the next generation, by providing academic and enrichment classes, sports activities, and clubs from a Christian worldview, as well as opportunities for mentoring and friendships. Our teachers love God and communicate Biblical teaching and Christian values to our students.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe that the Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind. For purposes of doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our governing board is Branches’ final interpretive authority on the Bible’s meaning and application.

We believe in one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person to reflect His image as either male or female; but that each person is by nature a sinner, and alienated from God.

We believe that salvation and reconciliation come only from God, by grace; that God in love gave His only Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sin, thereby purchasing the redemption of those who believe in Him.

We believe that marriage is prescribed by God as a sacred, covenant relationship between one man and one woman, symbolizing the union of Christ and His church, and all forms of sexual activity outside of marriage is sin.

We believe that every Christian, through the power of Jesus Christ, is called to live a life set apart that will bear fruit to the glory of God, and sinful behavior, or even advocacy of sinful behavior, dishonors God and should not be encouraged.

We believe that God loves every person and therefore we need to treat others with the compassion, love, kindness, and dignity that He shows us.

STATEMENT OF EDUCATION

We believe that it is the parents’ role and responsibility to educate their children individually on topics of a sensitive nature, including:

Political Views
Doctrinal Views
Sexuality Views
Dietary Views

Out of respect for each family’s decision on when and how to teach these matters to their children, all teachers, volunteers, parents, and students are discouraged from discussing these topics with other children at Branches unless in a clearly defined class.

(1 required) Yes
No
17. Does your child(ren) have any special needs that we need to be aware of? Please explain. 18. Has anyone ever filed criminal charges against someone in your family? If yes, please explain. 19. AFFIRMATION AGREEMENT

I hereby affirm that I have read the Branches Statements of Mission, Faith, and Education, the Guidelines and Standards, and the Code of Culture and have discussed these items with my children. I certify that I consent to and will submit to all policies and standards of this group, and I acknowledge that violation of these terms will carry consequences that could include dismissal from Branches.

I understand that admission to Branches is a privilege, not a right, and admission for one year does not guarantee automatic admission for future years.
(1 required) Yes
No

Payment Instructions

Please don't make any payments until you have received the approval email.

Payment Options

$50.00 – Registration Fee