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Welcome to Guided by Grace Homeschool Co-op. Please read all of the information below, fill out the requested information and pay the New Family Enrollment Fee though the website or by sending in a check to the address below to begin your registration.
Statement of Faith:
We emphasize the values of family and life.
- We believe in the traditional family (one husband, one wife), which is constantly under attack from the world today.
- We believe in traditional morality, purity before marriage, and mutual faithfulness in marriage. I Corinthians 7:2; Ephesians 5:3; I Thessalonians 4:3
- We believe in the sanctity of life and the protection of our children both before and after birth. Each child is a gift from God whose life begins at conception. Matthew 18:5
Mission Statement:
A distinctly Christian, parent-run organization, the mission of Guided by Grace, Inc. is to enhance established home school programs by making available unique and trusted educational and informational resources while encouraging social interaction between families. The mission is thusly stated:
- Guided by Grace, Inc. is a parent-run home school organization.
- Guided by Grace, Inc. is distinctly Christian in nature but has an open membership to anyone who will respect this distinction.
- Guided by Grace, Inc. is all about learning, networking with other parents, and giving home school children unique experiences.
- Guided by Grace, Inc. does not exist to provide complete education for home schooled children but to enhance established home school programs.
- Guided by Grace, Inc. will consist of different units which provide different services and/or support to the home school community.
- Guided by Grace, Inc. may provide or make available resources and information to the Guided by Grace, Inc. community and the community at large in support of its mission.
General Policies:
The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing all Guided by Grace, Inc. policies, finances, and administration of programs, as well as matters pertaining to the health, safety, security, and general welfare of the constituency of Guided by Grace, Inc. trusts that all enrollees will uphold these policies.
Enrollment Fee:
A nominal annual Enrollment Fee is required to be paid by each family wishing to enroll in Guided by Grace, Inc. and participate in any of its sponsored activities. The purpose of this Enrollment Fee is to offset a portion of the overhead and administrative costs of Guided by Grace, Inc.
Removal:
An enrolled family may be removed from enrollment for cause, including non-payment of fees, which shall result in automatic termination of enrollment. Enrollment may be reinstated, if full payment of outstanding balance is paid, plus a late payment fee amounting to 15% of the outstanding balance.
Behavior Policies:
As Christians, the goal of Guided by Grace, Inc. is to obey ultimate end of all Bible-centered education is to grow in wisdom and virtue. Therefore, we require our families to exhibit the following minimal personal virtues at any and all Guided by Grace, Inc. events and activities.
- Kindness
- Truthfulness
- Courtesy toward others and respect for their property rights.
- Punctuality in attendance and work.
- Respect for and obedience to those in authority.
- Diligence in effort and attention.
Additional restrictions:
No excessive horseplay.
No bad language. Language that is generally or reasonably considered to be vulgar, inappropriate in a Christian context, hurtful to the recipient, racial, bigoted, or demeaning is not allowed at Guided by Grace, Inc. sponsored activities.
No hurting others.
No defacing property.
Failure to adhere to these policies will result in:
First offense: Warning given to child, as well as notification to parent.
Second offense: Child staying with parent for remainder of class, activity or event.
Third offense: Parent meeting with the Boardl, with a possible suspension from that class, activity or event.
Behavior that demonstrates a blatant disregard for person and/or property will result in immediate suspension. Criminal behavior is subject to immediate law enforcement notification. In all cases, offenses deemed severe enough by the Board may be escalated to a greater level of response. The Board of Directors will be notified of such actions within 72 hours.
