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CHEMPA (Christian Home Educators of Mount Pleasant Area) is a Christ-centered homeschool support and social group serving families in Mount Pleasant and surrounding Northeast Texas communities since 1992.

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No. CHEMPA is not a co-op or school program. We are a homeschool support and social community focused on fellowship, encouragement, family activities, and shared resources.

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CHEMPA offers a variety of activities throughout the year, which may include:

• field trips
• park days
• family events
• holiday gatherings
• field day
• curriculum sharing
• educational opportunities
• fellowship activities

Activities vary throughout the year.

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CHEMPA is a parent-led organization, and we encourage parent involvement throughout our community. Any CHEMPA parent may volunteer to organize or lead field trips, activities, and events.

Our group thrives because families work together to create meaningful opportunities for fellowship, learning, and connection for all ages.

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CHEMPA does not provide formal curriculum or academic classes. However, families regularly share curriculum ideas, homeschool resources, encouragement, and homeschooling experiences with one another.

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No, CHEMPA does not sponsor graduation ceremonies. Annually the parents with graduating seniors work together to facilitate a commencement ceremony and reception for local graduating seniors. If your family is a member of the Texas Homeschool Coalition, they provide commencement ceremonies annually for their members. THSC: How to Graduate Your Homeschool Student

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No, CHEMPA does not provide diplomas.

THSC provides detailed information and a template for a diploma at the following link: THSC: How to Graduate Your Homeschool Student

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CHEMPA welcomes homeschooling families who align with our Statement of Faith and Standards of Behavior.

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Families interested in joining can click the following link to request membership: REQUEST MEMBERSHIP