Welcome to HOTR

Welcome to the website for Home on the Rock Christian Home Educators.  HOTR is based in Grove City, Ohio and currently serves over 240 home-educating families in the central Ohio area.

Statement of Ministry

Home on the Rock Christian Home Educators is a not-for-profit Christian volunteer organization comprised of families. We are serving one another in order to enable us all to better educate and lead our children as God has directed us. We acknowledge that God is the inspiration and guiding force behind what we do, and all glory belongs to Him.

Want to learn more about home education?

Individuals exploring home education may want to visit our link to Resources Page.

Want to learn more about how to start to home school in Ohio?

Individuals wishing to begin to home educate in Ohio should visit our Getting Started Page.

Interested in Learning More About What HOTR offers?

We welcome new families to join us in our home education adventure. To learn more about HOTR and how to join visit our How to Join Page.

Notification Forms

Notification Forms are available on our Forms page.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact HOTR at:  HOTR chairman

How to Join HOTR

Home on the Rock welcomes new members into our group through New Member meetings. Meetings are held during the summer months and in October and January.

Not every support group is a perfect fit for every homeschooling family. Please review the following documents to see if HOTR might be the right place for your family.

HOTR’s Statement of Faith
HOTR’s Standard of Conduct
HOTR’s Policy Regarding Virtual Academies

At least one parent must attend a New Members’ meeting before joining HOTR, but both parents are encouraged to attend if possible. We regret that children cannot be accommodated at this adult meeting. Please make other arrangements for your children. (Nursing babies are always welcome.)

Meeting Dates:

Monday, October 5, 7:00-9:00 p.m. RSVP
Monday, January 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m. RSVP

All meetings held at Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4770 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio (Room 120-122)

Please RSVP at least 24 hours in advance.

Getting Started

Home education is an adventure, and beginning to home educate is like going on a journey. Here are some steps to make your journey more pleasant.

Begin investigating the various methods of instruction and curricula available to home educators.  The choices for home educators is almost limitless  and you will want to select the style of curriculum that works best for you and your children. (Visit our Books to Read page for great places to start searching for information.)

Join Home School Legal Defense Association. HSLDA supports and defends our freedom to home educate. Their website is an excellent source of information for both new and experienced home educators.

Attend a homeschool convention.  There are two conventions offered annually in Ohio — one in mid-spring and one in late June. Both offer informative workshops and a large vendor hall display where attendees can view curricula. 

• CHEO (Christian Home Educators of Ohio) Convention, held annually in late June. For information visit CHEO.
• Midwest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati, held annually in mid-spring. For information visit Midwest Homeschool Convention.

 Join a local Support Group. To find out about support groups in your area, contact Christian Home Educators of Ohio to be put in touch with your local CHEO representative who can direct you to groups in your area.

Complete and mail your notification form. Copies of the form may be obtained from CHEO, your local support group leader, or by clicking here.  Keep a copy of your entire notification packet, and send the original to the superintendent by certified mail (return receipt requested). HOTR offers an annual Notification Workshop on completing the notification process.

Begin your home education adventure!

Homeschooling Forms

Click below for copies of the forms necessary to notify and to report assessment results.

Notification Form
Written Narrative Assessment Form
Achievement Test Report Form

Superintendent Addresses