Request Membership in ARCHERS Homeschool Group!

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Thank you for your interest in ARCHERS. We are a ministry of Grace Church, part of the Christian & Missionary Alliance. Our group consists of members representing various churches across Northeast Ohio. Our members are Bible-believing Christians who desire to raise their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. Our membership application process helps us to ensure that all members have similar beliefs and values.

Please be aware of these important membership requirements and group policies before you apply:

Membership in the group requires home internet access and a Paypal account. Email is the primary means of communication with group information also posted on our website.
Members must be in agreement with Grace Church's Statement of Faith (linked in the "Terms of Service" below). Note: You do not need to be a member of Grace Church.
Members must have at least one traditionally homeschooled school-aged student - (Parents that traditionally home school are using curriculum that they choose, direct, and teach their children without the oversight of the Ohio Department of Education)
All group activities are facilitated by members. Each member is required to serve the group in some capacity.
New member interviews are required.
Fees. The annual membership fee is $110 per family.
A completed application and payment
Final approval by Steering Committee and a completed background check

IMPORTANT Helpful Tips:

NOTE: Space in our group is limited, so all who apply may not be accepted.
NOTE: It does take some time to complete the registration process - you can not stop part way through and pick up where you left off later.
BEFORE you start the registration process, you may want to have both the husband’s and wife’s Christian testimonies available, as they will be required in the application process.
BEFORE you start the registration process, print out the 2024-25 Commitment Descriptions document. You may reference this document as you complete the Membership Commitment section of this application.
IMPORTANT - Please be sure to record your login name and password!! You will need them to access our website in order to pay for your membership (as well as to access our website once your membership is approved).

For "Primary Name" below, please enter the parent who will regularly be participating in Archers classes or events.

For "Secondary Name" below, please use other parent's name.

**Note: Please be sure to include ALL of your children in your registration, not just school-aged or home educated children.

Check here if you have read and agree to the TERMS OF SERVICE.

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Forum Emails:

Would you like to receive forum notifications via email (not just the ones you create)? Yes No

Many Emails: Would you like to receive notifications IMMEDIATELY? Yes No

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Daily Digest: Would you like to receive notifications ONCE A DAY? Yes No

Select which forum categories you would like to be notified about: General

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. How did you learn of this group and were you referred by someone? (Name of current/past member of ARCHERS): 2. Please provide your Paypal name or identity, so that we can correctly apply your payments to your family profile. 3. Father's cell phone number (xxx-xxx-xxxx format): 4. Father's occupation: 5. Is father a believer? Yes
No
6. Is father a church member? Yes
No
7. Does father agree with Grace C&MA's Statement of Faith as read in the Terms of Service at the beginning of the application process? Yes
No
8. Father: Please share with us your spiritual gifts, hobbies or special areas of interest. 9. Mother's cell phone number (xxx-xxx-xxxx format): 10. Mother's occupation: 11. Is mother a believer? Yes
No
12. Is mother a church member? Yes
No
13. Does mother agree with the Grace C&MA's Statement of Faith as read in the Terms of Service at the beginning of the application process? Yes
No
14. Mother: Please share with us your spiritual gifts, hobbies or special areas of interest. 15. Church Affiliation Membership Testimony - The following questions are in regards to your membership testimony. 16. Your name (person completing this form): 17. How is salvation obtained? 18. What are your beliefs regarding the Trinity? 19. Who is Jesus and what has He done for you? 20. Romans 10 states, "that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation." According to these verses salvation is a memorable event for the believer. It requires a turning or repentence and is a deliberate and personal decision. Please describe the events which led up to your salvation (Father): 21. As with previous question, Mother: 22. As a member of a large and diverse homeschool group, conflicts may occur. What is your method of conflict resolution? 23. Please list all other homeschool organizations or groups you belong to, or have belonged to in the past five years: 24. For what reasons do you home educate your children? Membership Covenant - This document needs to be electronically signed. The typed full name(s) of both husband and wife, if applicable, and date below represent your agreement. Please CLICK HERE to review the Membership Covenant. 25. Father's name (indicates agreement): 26. Father's date of agreement: 27. Mother's name (indicates agreement): 28. Mother's date of agreement: Class Questionnaire - In order to assist the Friday Classes Coordinator in discerning interest in classes for the upcoming year, please answer the following questions regarding your intent to participate in Friday Classes. These answers are not binding, but will assist in determining the age group and quantity of classes that may be needed for a most successful year. 29. Please check ALL the Friday Class sessions in which you intend to participate:
(1 required) Fall Classes
Spring Classes
None
30. I understand that by attending Friday classes I (and/or my spouse) agree to actively be involved in teaching and/or participating during all three class periods.
(1 required) Mother - I agree
Father - I agree
31. As of September 1st, how many of your children will participate in the 0-1 year old Nursery? 32. As of September 1st, how many of your children will participate in the 2-3 year old class? 33. As of September 1st, how many of your children will participate in the 4 year old class? 34. As of September 1st, how many of your children will participate in the 5 year old class? 35. As of September 1st, how many of your children will participate in the 6 year old class? 36. As of September 1st, how many of your children will participate in the 7-9 year old classes? 37. As of September 1st, how many of your children will participate in the 10-13 year old classes? 38. As of September 1st, how many of your children will participate in the 14 & up classes? 39. If available, would your high school student (age 14+ as of September 1st) be interested in any of the following labs:
(1 required) Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
N/A
Membership Commitments - I understand that when I join ARCHERS Homeschool Group, I am committing to give back to the group. Every member volunteers by fulfilling commitment points. By selecting commitment(s), I agree to fulfill my role given, to the best of my ability. If an issue arises, I agree to communicate with my coordinator and Group Director right away. I understand that my future membership renewal depends on my completion of points. We are a completely volunteer group that uses our gifts and talents to help serve the group. Click here to review 2024-25 Commitment Descriptions and ideas of ways to serve the group. Renewal members are to have 5 points and new members 2 points.

40. List your first choice commitment: 41. List your second choice commitment: 42. List your third choice commitment: 43. List your fourth choice commitment: 44. If you have any additional information to provide the Group Director regarding your commitments, please use the box below. 45. I agree that I must complete my assigned commitment before June 1st of the current year. I understand that if I do not complete my assigned commitment, I forfeit my eligibility to re-apply for membership to ARCHERS in the future.
(1 required) Mother - I agree
Father - I agree
46. I understand that by joining ARCHERS, my membership requires me to attend the annual meeting, which is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Grace Church. Failure to attend this mandatory meeting will result in a $25 fee to your account and your membership will be put into inactive status.
(1 required) Mother - I agree
Father - I agree

Payment Instructions

***Payment is via Paypal only. Please make sure to have your username and password ready. Once you submit your application below, you will be directed to log into our website to proceed with payment.

Payment Options

$110.00 – Registration