Request Membership in FAITH Co-op

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For Prospective Members - If you have not already completed a tour/interview, return to the home page and complete the Prospective Member Application in the red menu bar.

For Newly Accepted Members - If you have already completed the Prospective Member Application, attended a tour/interview, and received an acceptance email from the Head Coordinators, please join FAITH by completing this online form. You will be asked to pay a non-refundable deposit.

For Current Members - Please review your profile and make udpates. Be sure to update your students' grade settings for the NEW school year. Renewal requires payment of a non-refundable deposit.

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Classifieds Emails:

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Additional Questions

The following fields will only be visible to Coordinators:

1. What curriculum have you used? 2. If you have a degree or post-high-school training, please specify (degrees are NOT required): 3. Emergency Contact Name (in the event you cannot be reached): 4. Emergency Contact Number (in the event you cannot be reached): 5. Relationship of emergency contact to you or your child: 6. Insurance Company Name: 7. Group Number: 8. Policy Number: 9. Please check educational background, hobbies, or interests you are willing to share with Co-op (check all that apply):
(1 required) Science
Language Arts
History
Government
Economics
Math
Foreign Language
Personal Finance
Early Childhood
Physical Education
Special Education
Cooking
Sewing
Publishing (Yearbook, Newsletter)
Computer Programming
Computer Skills
Robotics
Performing Arts (drama, voice, instruments)
Visual Arts (drawing, painting, sculpting)
10. Teaching Level, 1st Preference: Preschool (Birth - PK2)
Preschool (PK3 - PK4)
Early Elementary (grades K - 2)
Upper Elementary (grades 3 - 6)
Intermediate (grades 7 - 8)
High School (grades 9 - 12)
11. Teaching Level, 2nd Preference: Preschool (Birth - PK2)
Preschool (PK3 - PK4)
Early Elementary (grades K - 2)
Upper Elementary (grades 3 - 6)
Intermediate (grades 7 - 8)
High School (grades 9 - 12)
12. FAITH Co-op PARENTAL CONSENT

We(I) hereby give permission for child(ren) listed on this Profile to attend and participate in activities sponsored by FAITH Co-op. We(I) authorize an adult, in whose care the minor has been entrusted, to consent to any x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical, surgical or dental diagnosis or treatment and hospital care, to be rendered to the minor(s) under the general or special supervision and on the advice of any physician or dentist licensed under the provisions of the Medical Practice Act on the medical staff of a licensed hospital, whether such diagnosis or treatment is rendered at the office of said physician or at said hospital.

We(I) agree to pay all costs and expenses incurred in connection with such medical and dental services rendered to the child(ren) listed on this application pursuant to this authorization.

We(I) do also hereby give permission for the child(ren) listed in this application to ride in any vehicle designated by the adult in whose care the minor has been entrusted while attending and participating in activities sponsored by FAITH Co-op.

Clicking here indicates that you Agree with FAITH's Parental Consent: I agree
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13. Photography

We(I) give permission for pictures of my child(ren) to be used in newsletters and on FAITH website.
I agree
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14. FAITH Co-op WAIVER OF LIABILITY

In consideration for participating in FAITH Association of Homeschoolers (“FAITH”), I, for myself and any minors listed on this application, hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue FAITH, its Board of Directors, their officers, servants, agents, and any facility being used by FAITH and its leadership (hereinafter referred to as “releasees”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees, or otherwise, while participating in such activity, or while in, on or upon the premises where the activity is being conducted or in transportation to and from said premises.

I understand that FAITH will not be responsible for any medical costs associated with an injury I may sustain.

Clicking here indicates that you Agree with FAITH's Waiver of Liability: I agree
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15. FAITH Co-op STATEMENT of FAITH & AGREEMENT of POLICY

FAITH Co-op is a Christian organization of home school families. Please take notice of our statement of faith. We ask that no teaching be given to the children that is in any way contrary to the following Statement of Faith.

Our Statement of Faith - We believe the following basic Christian truths:

The Bible is divinely inspired and the authoritative Word of God.
There is one God, Creator and Sustainer of the universe existing in three persons God-the Father, Jesus-the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Lord Jesus Christ being fully God became fully man, was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on a cross, was raised bodily, and is at God’s right hand, and will personally come again.
All people have sinned and are guilty before God.
God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, out of His love to save us from our sins.
All those who believe and receive Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as their Savior are forgiven by God and have eternal life.
The Holy Spirit glorifies Jesus Christ and works in all people to bring them to faith and obedience, and dwells in believers equipping and empowering them for lives of holiness and faithful service.
The only Scriptural marriage is the joining of one man and one woman.
The Church is the Body of Christ, consisting of all believers and fulfills Christ’s mission, making disciples of all nations and bringing glory to God.

Since our classes are academic in nature, and since we have members from many different Christian denominations, we ask that there be no class-time doctrinal discussions outside of these basics.
All science classes are taught from the young earth perspective and a literal seven day creation viewpoint.

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16. FAITH Co-op MEMBER CONDUCT & POLICIES AGREEMENT

**Please stop and take a few minutes to go over these guidelines with your student, as they will be expected to know them.**

As a co-op, all families must work together. Each family must have at least one parent/guardian filling an assigned job. Most classes will be taught by parents who have children participating in the co-op. All parents and teachers are responsible to enforce co-op rules and expectations.
Most teaching parents will work either an AM or PM session each semester. Morning sessions are from 8:45 AM – 12:15 PM and afternoon sessions are from 11:45 AM - 3:15 PM.
All current year registration fees must be paid and registration paperwork completed before your continued membership can be approved.
All teachers must sign the statement of faith.
All teachers are to attend the one mandatory teacher training and two parent meetings.
A family’s commitment is for one school year.
Each semester will have a minimum of 15 weeks.
Registration, tuition and fees for all classes are non-refundable.
Parents assume full responsibility for their children at all times while at co-op or on any co-op sanctioned field trip.
Parents and students are required to wear their nametag while at co-op.
Cell Phone Policy -- Please turn all cell phones off during your teaching time at co-op. Please give your family who may need an emergency number the following number for EMERGENCIES ONLY: ?(281) 229-4893?. If you have a special situation, please see your department coordinators.
Parents and guests are required to follow the dress code.
Sick or contagious family members may not attend co-op.
Fines may be given if property is damaged (accidentally or intentionally). Fines will not exceed the cost to repair or replace property damaged.
Clean up after yourself.

Clicking here indicates that both you and your child(ren) Agree to FAITH's Member Conduct & Policies Agreement: I agree
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17. FAITH Co-op DRESS CODE

**Please stop and take a few minutes to go over these guidelines with your student, as they will be expected to know them.**

Clothing should be modest.
Underclothing should not be visible.
Skirts/dresses should be knee length.
Secondary students’ shorts should be no shorter than 4 inches above the knee. Elementary students’ shorts should be fingertip length.
For secondary students skirts/dresses that fall between 4 inches above the knee and the knee may be worn with leggings. Skirts/dresses shorter than 4 inches above the knee should not be worn to co-op.
No clothing with inappropriate pictures, slogans or advertising.
Co-op reserves the right to modify the dress code at any time. Due to so much variety in clothing styles, the co-op head coordinators reserve the right to make final determination of what dress is considered appropriate.

Clicking here indicates that both you and your child(ren) Agree to FAITH's Dress Code: I agree
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18. STUDENT-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES

**Please stop and take a few minutes to go over these guidelines with your student, as they will be expected to know them.**

Treat teachers, parents, other students and our host facility/staff courteously and with respect at all times.
Cheating will not be tolerated, including plagiarism.
Remain in designated co-op areas.
Students must wear a nametag at all times.
Do not run or talk loudly while in the co-op building.
Eating and drinking is not permitted in class unless scheduled by a teacher; eating and drinking is only allowed during the lunch period in the designated area; it is your responsibility to clean up after yourself.
When in study hall, please work quietly. You must bring work or a book.
No bikes, skateboards, roller blades or shoes with wheels are allowed on church property.
Use of electronic equipment (MP3 players, phones, handheld games, etc.) is prohibited during co-op hours. Students, please turn off cell phones during co-op or they will be confiscated. Any items confiscated may be retrieved in the office at the end of the day with the parent present. A $5 fine must be paid to have your item returned.
No weapons (real or play) or illegal drugs will be permitted on the premises or on any co-op sanctioned event.
No foul language, bullying or teasing.
Students are NOT allowed to chew gum while at co-op.
No physical display of affection or physical aggression.

Clicking here indicates that both you and your child(ren) agree to FAITH's Student Specific Responsibilities: I agree
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Payment Instructions

Checks are made payable to FAITH Association of Homeschoolers, and are non-refundable once application has been accepted. Mail checks to FAITH Association of Homeschoolers, PO Box 591817, Houston, TX 77259, or bring them to Charlotte Sylvester at FAITH on Mondays during co-op hours from 9am to 3pm. (Please DO NOT send checks until your application has been approved.)

Registration Fee Schedule:

Before March 1, returning members only: $175
After March 1 and before May 1, new and returning members: $235
After May 1, new and returning families: $250