Heritage Information for 2024-2025 School Year

Who We Are

Heritage is an organization of Christ-loving homeschooling families. Our mission is to honor Jesus and foster community by encouraging relationships amongst our families. We provide "Community Events" which are parent-led activities on the 2nd & 4th Fridays for enrichment or service.

Our Community Events provide parent led activities for the entire group with themes such as a Back-to-School Bash, Field Day, Show & Tell Day, Geography Fair, Talent Show, STEM Day, Field Day, or Science Fair. They may also target specific age groups with themes such as nail art, archery, candy making, geocaching, catapults, volleyball, etc.

Service projects are offered throughout the year engaging our children in a group opportunity to serve. These may occur on our Community days or separately as a small group outing. Past examples include: singing at a nursing home, washing cars for our host church, Christmas bags for children in Haiti, and assembly of snack-filled gift baskets for local firehouses and police stations.

We offer additional opportunities to gather through events such as Field Trips, Student Hangouts (Elementary, Middle School, and High School Meet-ups), Moms Gatherings, an End of the Year Celebration, a yearbook committee, and service hours for High School Students.

Lastly, we memorize a selection from the Bible to be quoted together as a group when we meet for our Community Events. We encourage families to review this passage at home regularly so that the students (and parents) are familiar with it when we meet together as a group. This is a great way for our students to gain confidence in God’s Word and grow together as a community.

How to Participate

At least one currently homeschooled child, Kindergarten and up (younger siblings welcome as space permits).
Attend one New Parent Information Meeting
Review our Statement of Faith, to be discussed at an Information Meeting.
Submit a signed Statement of Faith.
Help coordinate at least one 2nd & 4th Friday Community event during the year.
- Please take time to pray about what type of Community day you would like to host (unity study, service project, other). The Board will offer guidance and help schedule as we plan for a wonderful year.
Coordinate at least one additional small group event of your choosing. Examples include Field Trips, Student Hangouts, Moms Gatherings, End of the Year Celebration, or Yearbook Committee.
Assist the Board of Directors with cleaning after one Community Day.

Membership Fees

The membership fee is $65 plus a supply fee per student (see section below). Our fees are based on our facility, number of participating families, and current unit group activities. The fees cover insurance, facilities, website and other administrative expenses. Other fees that may be collected: background check, baby/toddler fee. The entire fee is due by the beginning of the year.

Student Supply Fees: Student supply fees are $25 per student (preK+) per year. This will cover all supplies for activities during our Community Days with the execption of anything your family donates for our service projects.

Non Refundable Deposit: $50 due one week after registration via PayPal (heritage.homeschool.group@gmail.com). The deposit covers facilities, website access, insurance, etc., and holds your spot in the group. NOTE: Reserving your spot is especially critical for our toddler room as enrollment is limited.

Fees for Field Trips: When a fee is required for a Field Trip, they are independent from our Membership and Student Fees. They are determined by the venue that we will visit, often a group rate is available. We try to plan a mix of both free field trips and field trips that have a fee. Some of the past field trips include Publix (free), Legoland, Seaworld, Manatee Viewing Center, Local Farms (some free), Raymond James Stadium tour, Snorkeling with Clearwater Marine, Suncoast Youth Conservation Center, and many more.

Next Steps

We will host two informational meetings in the spring. Connect with a Board member HERE to request to be put on a list to be notified of those dates.

2024-2025 Registration is closed

www.homeschool-life.com/fl/heritage

18812 Mai Estates Ln, Lutz, FL 33548