St. Joseph the Worker Homeschool Group

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Admission to St. Joseph the Worker Homeschool Group is a three-step process:

Online written application
Payment of registration fee
Interview with board member

The purpose of the application process is to ensure the safety and privacy of our members as well as to verify that new families align with our mission. St. Joseph the Worker Homeschool Group is organized as a religious educational nonprofit. All members must acknowledge and sign the SJWHG Family Agreement and the Waiver of Liability. Family registration fees (nonrefundable) are due with submission of the family application. These fees cover operational expenses, including our group’s private, secure website hosting.

If you have any questions, please contact our Director of the Board, Juliana Lerner, at (971)318-3249.

Finally, thank you for applying to the St. Joseph the Worker Homeschool Group!

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Church Affiliation Curriculum/Teaching Style Year you Started Homeschooling 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

Conversation Emails:

None Email Push Notifications (App only) Both

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. If you are a member of HSLDA, include your account # here to be added to our HSLDA roster and receive the Group Member Discount. 2. What is your current parish? 3. Please select which events your family would like to participate in this coming year.
(1 required) First Friday Park Days (monthly)
Enrichment Days (monthly)
Field Trips (semesterly)
Preschool Playdates (weekly)
Recess Days (semesterly)
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (weekly)
All Saints Day Party
Father Son Event
Mother Daughter Tea
Member Led Events (e.g. Ice Skating, Roller Skatin
Beginning of the Year Party
End of the Year Party
We do not plan to participate in any SJW HG Events
4. Please write at least 1 sentence describing how your family intends to participate in St. Joseph the Worker Homeschool Group during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Example: "We intend to participate in field trips, liturgical celebrations, monthly Enrichment Days, and occasional preschool playdates." 5. "Each family must contribute volunteer service hours for at least two (2) SJWHG events per academic year. At least one of these must be for a SJWHG sponsored event." (Member Handbook, page 4)

Please write at least 1 sentence describing how your family intends to contribute to St. Joseph the Worker Homeschool Group during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Example: "We intend to contribute by volunteering with setup and planning for All Saints Day, with cleanup for other events, and by organizing one field trip." 6. Member Handbook

Please read and save a copy of the revised St. Joseph the Worker Homeschool Group Member Handbook. The documents at the end of that Handbook will be signed electronically in this form below.
(1 required) I have read & will abide by the SJWHG Handbook.
7. THE POSTMAN PLEDGE: Our families are strongly encouraged to sign the Postman Pledge (see below) in order to foster a community of families who prioritize the same human and Christian values. This is optional and not required for membership in SJWHG. Please see page 7 of the Member Handbook for more information.

“As Christian parents, we recognize that everything God created is good and that we have the great privilege of teaching our children to know, love, and serve Him in the good world He created. We also recognize that technological developments in the culture undermine our capacity to inhabit the world and engage in social life as richly or fully as we ought.

Therefore, we pledge for the next year not to allow our children to have smartphones or use social media. We also pledge to conscientiously limit our family’s use of electronic technologies in general and to cultivate the habits of attention and presence that allow us to grow in love of one another and of God. Knowing that we were created for deep bonds of community, we pledge, finally, to foster friendships among our families in the natural, traditional ways human cultures have always done.”
(1 required) We DO commit to the Postman Pledge for this year.
We DO NOT commit to the Postman Pledge this year.
8. Family Agreement (Part 1)

HANDBOOK My spouse and I have read the entire SJWHG Handbook and will discuss it with our children (as age appropriate) to ensure they also understand the expectations. We will willingly abide by all policies and rules.
(1 required) Yes
9. SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN We understand and agree that at least one parent (or designated adult guardian) must remain on the premises the entire time and be responsible for our children (all minors under age 18) regardless of their age whenever they are participating in SJWHG events or activities. I understand that if anyone in my family (including myself) violates the rules, it will jeopardize our participation in the homeschool group and that SJWHG reserves the right to deny participation to any student or family.
(1 required) Yes
10. STATEMENT OF FAITH We have read, understand, and agree with the Statement of Faith (see page 3). Our family lives according to the moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
(1 required) Yes
11. CONDUCT We have read, understand, and agree to uphold the Community Standards and Code of Conduct (see pages 8-10). We will refrain from any gossip, backbiting, detraction, slander, or unwholesome behavior both during and outside of SJWHG events and activities.
(1 required) Yes
12. SERVICE HOURS We understand and agree to fulfill our responsibilities of volunteering for at least two SJWHG events per year. If I am unable to attend a specific event, I will find a replacement for that assignment, and I will contact the board and all those affected either by email or text as soon as possible.
(1 required) Yes
13. THE GOVERNING BOARD We will remember that parents on the governing board are volunteers like ourselves and are not being compensated for their time. We commit to honor their sacrifice of time and effort by striving to provide as much advance notice as possible for any necessary changes, and always to communicate courteously and charitably with the SJWHG board.

We understand that the decisions of the board are for the health and longevity of SJWHG as a whole, in support of its mission, and are prayerfully considered. We understand that SJWHG is a homeschool support organization, not a traditional school, and we as parents remain fully responsible for the education of our child(ren).
(1 required) Yes
14. Family Agreement (Part 2)

UNFULFILLED RESPONSIBILITIES We acknowledge and agree that our participation in SJWHG is contingent upon our compliance with all policies, commitments, and responsibilities outlined in this agreement. In the event of unfulfilled parent responsibilities, the following responses shall apply:

1. Non-Payment of Fees: Failure to pay fees by the agreed-upon due date(s) may result in suspension from access to the SJWHG website, groups, and events until payment is received. Late payments may be subject to a late fee of $10. SJWHG reserves the right to deny participation in classes, activities, and events until all outstanding fees are paid in full. Families with demonstrable financial need may request a scholarship to help cover annual dues. This will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

2. Violation of SJWHG Policies, Community Standards, or Code of Conduct:

· First offense: Written warning from the SJWHG governing board.

· Second offense: Formal meeting with the governing board and a written behavioral agreement.

· Third offense: Expulsion from SJWHG, with no refund of fees.

3. Dispute Resolution: Any disputes related to this agreement shall first be addressed through mediation with the governing board. If a resolution cannot be reached, SJWHG reserves the right to make the final decision regarding participation, without obligation to refund fees.

RESTITUTION We agree to pay for any item that our child(ren) or we damage or break at host locations, or in connection with any visiting speaker, guest, event, field trip or other SJWHG activity.

ACCEPTANCE OF RISK We understand and agree that the SJWHG Board, members, and/or the host locations will at no time be responsible or liable for mishaps, injuries, or accidents that may occur during the year while participating in any SJWHG activity or event.

WAIVER Our family waives the right to pursue legal action against SJWHG, its board members, members, or host locations related to the terms of this agreement or any decisions made in accordance with it. By signing below, we acknowledge that we have read, understand, and agree to the terms outlined in this Family Agreement.
(1 required) Yes
15. Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risks, and Indemnity Agreement

Preamble: The following waiver is required for the primary purpose of protecting our Homeschool Group and its members from third party civil lawsuits acting in their own financial interest: e.g. a health insurance company suing a family who hosts a HG event at which a member injures himself. This waiver does NOT protect any board member, volunteer, or parent/child member of the St. Joseph the Worker Homeschool Group from prosecution for any criminal activity, including but not limited to sexual abuse of any kind, destruction of property, criminal negligence, or bodily harm to others. This waiver was written with the assistance of trusted legal counsel. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a board member for clarification.

Waiver: In consideration of my child, ward, spouse, or myself being permitted to participate in any way in any and all activities of St. Joseph the Worker Homeschool Group (“Group”) at the residence of any member or at any and all locations where such Group activities take place (collectively, the “Activities”), I, for myself, my spouse, my child and/or ward, and my heirs, personal representatives, or assigns, hereby covenant not to sue and release, waive, and discharge the Group, its directors, officers, staff members, volunteers, advisors, property owners, and/or agents from liability and from any and all claims, including the negligence or default of the Group, its directors, officers, members, volunteers, advisors, property owners, and/or agents, resulting in personal injury, accidents, or illnesses (including death) and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in the Activities.

Assumption of Risks: Participation in the activities involves inherent risks that cannot be eliminated, regardless of the precautions taken to prevent injuries. The specific risks vary from one activity to another but generally include (1) communicable diseases; (2) minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, and sprains; (3) exposure to allergens or activities that may negatively impact medical conditions; (4) major injuries such as eye injuries or loss of sight, joint or back injuries, broken bones or teeth, asthma attacks or heart attacks, and concussions; and (5) catastrophic injuries, including paralysis and death.

I have read the previous paragraphs, and I understand and appreciate the inherent risks involved in activities that may include, without limitation, parties, picnics, BBQs, hiking, swimming, camping, field days, field trips, museums, plays, parks, recitals, practices, or other such activities. I hereby assert that my participation and/or that of my spouse, children, or wards is voluntary, and that I knowingly assume and accept all risks. I also understand that I may engage in activities not sponsored or supported by the Group, but rather as private activities of members, and I assume all risks associated with these private activities (“Non-Group Activities”).

Indemnification and Hold Harmless: I also agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD the Group, its directors, officers, members, volunteers, advisors, property owners, and/or agents, HARMLESS from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities, including attorneys’ fees, arising from my involvement in the Activities or Non-Group Activities or both, and/or the involvement of my spouse, a minor child, or ward of mine in the Activities or Non-Group Activities or both, in any location where Activities or Non-Group Activities or both are conducted, as well as from all claims that may develop or accrue to them in the future on account of injury, loss, or damage sustained by said minor or any property, due to any matter, thing, or condition, negligence, or default whatsoever, and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred.

Severability: This Waiver shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Any legal actions or proceedings arising hereunder shall be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Texas. The undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing waiver, assumption of risks, indemnification, and hold harmless agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the State of Texas.

If any portion is found invalid, it is agreed that the remainder shall, nevertheless, continue in full legal force and effect.

Acknowledgment and Understanding: I have read this Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risks, and Indemnity Agreement, fully understand its terms, and recognize that I am relinquishing substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing this agreement freely and voluntarily, and I intend by my signature to provide a complete and unconditional release of all liability permitted by law.

I further agree to accompany or have another adult accompany my minor child at all times while they are involved in any activities on the premises of any member, or at any other location, and acknowledge that I am fully responsible for the above child at all times while he or she is participating in any activities organized by the Group, at the homes of members of the Group, or at any other location.

I further agree that by checking the box “Yes, I/We understand and agree” below, I am stating that I/we have read, understand, and agree to this Waiver of Liability for myself, my spouse, and my children who are members of St. Joseph the Worker Homeschool Group.
(1 required) Yes, I/We understand and agree.
16. Electronic Signature: By typing my name below, I understand and agree that this form of electronic signature has the same legal force and effect as a manual signature.

Payment Options

$25.00 – '25-'26 New Membership Fee

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