CHOICE 2022/2023

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Please be sure to complete the entire application It is important that the birthdate and grade are accurate for each child.

Please list all children living in your home who fall in the age range from new born to 12th grade of whom you are legal guardian.

Also note that the primary and secondary names should be the legal guardians' of the children, usually the mother and father.

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Additional Questions

1. Have you been a member of CHOICE in the past? Yes
No
2. If you answered yes to #1, please tell us when you were a member of CHOICE. 3. CHOICE is our support group, which includes access to our website, field trips, outings, ETC and ECHO (our co-op classes), yearbook, prom, fellowship nights for moms, etc...

All families with children in the first grade and above need to be signed up with an accountability group so that they are homeschooling legally under SC State Laws. Applications will only be approved once your accountability group has been provided.

CHOICE is a support group, NOT a legal option. HOPE is a legal 3rd option accountability group for the state of South Carolina. If you are interested in joining HOPE for the 3rd option accountability group please click here.

What is your legal option? Preschool (no legal group needed)
Third Option Legal Accountability Group
4. Please enter your legal option name. Enter "none" if no legal group needed. 5. Are you presently being investigated by Social Services? Yes
No
6. Have you been investigated by Social Services within the past 5 years? Yes
No
7. Has this student been truant, suspended, or expelled from public or private school? Yes
No
8. If yes to either of the 3 previous questions, please explain. 9. Are you a current member of HSLDA? If yes, please provide membership number.

If you are not yet a member but join later, please go to your member profile and update your membership number when you receive it.

CHOICE highly recommends membership in HSLDA for all members. CHOICE offers a group discount number to HSLDA. This number will be provided to you by email when your application is approved. The membership fee for HSLDA is $115 instead of $130 (as of April 6, 2021) for the year if you use the group discount number. Monthly payments are now available. See the HSLDA web site for details. 10. Please read the CHOICE Contract below.

CHOICE Contract:

I have read the CHOICE Handbook, and I agree with the contents. You can download a copy from our website or see a board member to view their copy.

I understand that CHOICE is a Christian organization and that by submitting this application for membership in CHOICE, I am agreeing to abide by all standards and policies of CHOICE as established by the Board of Directors and will refrain from engaging in any activity which may bring reproach on this group or home education. I understand that doing so may result in my family’s membership being terminated.

--NO STUDENT ON PROBATION WITH THE STATE IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP WITH CHOICE.

--NO STUDENT PREVIOUSLY EXPELLED FROM A SCHOOL WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP WITH CHOICE

I understand that my child(ren)’s photos may appear in the CHOICE yearbook as well as on the website. (CHOICE will NEVER give member’s or children’s personal information out. First and last names are listed in yearbook and ONLY first names, if any, will be used on the website.)

By clicking “I/We Agree” below you are entering into a contract with the CHOICE board, agreeing with the following statements and accept all of the terms of this contract. (1 required) I /We Agree
11. Please read the Hold Harmless Agreement below.

CHOICE Hold Harmless Agreement:

I understand that none of the churches or other organizations that allow CHOICE to use their buildings or grounds are associated with CHOICE in any way. I understand that each is allowing CHOICE to use their facility and properties without rent as a gracious gesture in show of their support of CHOICE and its commitment to provide children with an excellent and biblically based education.

I hereby declare that neither I nor any family member will in any way bring legal action or any other obligation upon any of the churches or organizations (that allow us to use their facilities), or CHOICE, or any CHOICE Board member for any reason pertaining to and/or involving me or my children’s activities or injuries with CHOICE while on the premises of any of these facilities or on any CHOICE activity or field trip.

I also hereby declare that I will ensure that my children follow the code of conduct set by CHOICE for field trips, co-op, or any CHOICE activity. I declare that my children will behave themselves in such a way as to preserve and protect the building, properties, and possessions of all the facilities in which we meet. I will be personally responsible to replace any property my child/children damages while participating in CHOICE activities at any of these facilities.

By clicking the box below I acknowledge that I/we have read and agree to the above Hold Harmless Agreement.

(1 required) I /We Agree
12. Please explain your reasons for choosing to homeschool your children. 13. Please explain your reasons for choosing CHOICE as your support group. 14. Have you ever been part of a homeschool support group before? If yes, please list: 15. You MUST supply at least 2 references from previous support groups or other organizations. If you have never been a member of a support group, please supply church or other references.

Name, organization (if applicable), and phone number. _____________________________ 16. I / We certify that all the information in the application is correct and complete to the best of my/our knowledge. If any information is found to be false, my/our membership may be voided. (1 required) I /We agree
17. Enrichment Through CHOICE (ETC) is the co-op that is run by CHOICE. Participation is optional. If you would like to join, there is a separate application that you can find on the CHOICE website if your application is approved. Each family who participates in ETC must agree to the folllowing:

ETC is a co-op; it is run completely by volunteers. This means that at least one parent of each participating family must help in some way. Without parental involvement, there is no co-op. With the exception of a few classes, our teachers are all mothers and fathers who homeschool their children.
If you are a new family to ETC you may work as a teacher's assistant for the first semester. Our classes range from nursery workers to high school teachers. We will be glad to help you find a spot that is comfortable for you. We will also be glad to help you with class ideas.

I/We have read and understand the above requirements for ETC. (Stating your agreement to these rules does not obligate you to participate in ETC classes.) (1 required) I/We understand and agree to the ETC rules.
18. As a member of CHOICE, each family is required to help in some way. Please select at least one area below in which you are willing to serve this year.

First is a description of some of the areas in which we need help. Please note that you will be expected to participate in at least one of the events in the category that you choose. These descriptions may not be complete.

Communication - Phone calls, sending emails, drafting emails

Events - Daddy Daughter Dance, K-5 Graduation, Skating, Mother/Son Event, etc.

Field Trips - Schedule at least one field trip.

Fundraisers - Help out with at least one fundraiser this year.

Elementary Activities - Schedule or help with at least one elementary activity.

Middle School Activities - Schedule or help with at least one middle school activity.

High School - Social events, Prom, Graduation

Yearbook Staff - Photographer, layout, ad sales

(1 required) Book Swap
Care Team
Christmas Party
Communications
Daddy-Daughter Dance
Elementary Activities
Fall Festival
Family Campout
Family Potluck
Field Day
Field Trips
Fine Arts, Talent Show
Fundraisers
Graduation, High School
Graduation, Kindergarten
High School Activities
History/World Fair
Middle School Activities
Mom's Night Out
Mother/Son Event
Preschool Activities
Prom
Science Fair
Skate Night
Yearbook Staff
Other - please list below
19. Please let us know if you have an interest or talent that you would enjoy using to help our co-op. Type a brief explanation below. 20. CHOICE conducts the majority of its business through this website and through email. Please add the email address [email protected] to your address book so that messages from CHOICE will not be blocked.

Please check your email at least once weekly so that you do not miss out on opportunities and important announcements. Requirements for forms will be sent via e-mail. If you change email addresses, please log in to the website, go to your profile, and update your information.

CHOICE also uses other forms of communication to let our members know of events, activities, and last-minute changes or cancellations. Please check the boxes below of the forms of communication you have or that you prefer to use.
(1 required) Email (important account information)
Facebook (CHOICE group)
Remind (receiving text messages)
BAND (CHOICE group)
_____________________________ 21. Please choose which membership and your family are interested in:

Social Membership: $40 As a CHOICE social member, you may participate in any CHOICE activities. You may choose to join ETC or ECHO (co-op classes) at a later date.

Basic Membership: $25 As a CHOICE basic member, you may participate in Kindergarten Graduation, High School Graduation, and the Prom.

New Member Fee $25 (previous CHOICE members can renew without this additional New Member Fee)

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

You will be invoiced upon approval. Thank you! CHOICE Social Membership & New Member Fee $65
CHOICE Basic Membership $25