Statement of Faith

For Home on the Rock Christian Home Educators

We ask you to sign this Statement of Faith because, unless we share common beliefs, we cannot fulfill our Statements of Ministry and Purpose.

We believe the Bible, both Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired and inerrant Word of God, and the final authority for faith and life. (2 Timothy 3:16)

We believe that there is one God, eternally existent; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 4:4-6, Matthew 28:19, John 14:9-11, John 15:26).

We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 16:16, Mark 8:27-29, Luke 9:18-20), His virgin birth (Luke 1:29-35), His sinless life (1 John 3:5), His miracles (Acts 2:22, John 3:2), His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood (Romans 3:25, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, 1 Peter 1:18-19), His bodily resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:3-5), His ascension (Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:9-11), and His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11, John 14:2-3).

We believe in the resurrection of all men; the saved to eternal life, and the unsaved to judgment and everlasting punishment (John 5:28-29, John 5:24).

We believe that all men are sinful by nature, and that salvation is the gift of God given to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 3:22-24).

We believe that we should live in such a manner as to not bring reproach upon our Savior and Lord (Matthew 5:16, Philippians 1:27).

We believe it is our obligation as believers to witness by life and word to the truths of the Gospel and proclaim these truths to all mankind (Matthew 28:19-20).

We believe God, in His Word, has given parents the responsibility and authority to educate their children in a Godly manner (Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Proverbs 22:6).

I have read and agree with these basic beliefs of Home on the Rock Christian Home Educators, and if, at some point, my beliefs should change and cause disharmony within the group, I agree willingly to withdraw from the group.

Signature: _________________________ Date: ____________________

]]> http://www.homeontherock.org/hotrche/?feed=rss2&p=77 http://www.homeontherock.org/hotrche/?p=52 http://www.homeontherock.org/hotrche/?p=52#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:53:16 +0000 admin http://www.homeontherock.org/hotrche/?p=52 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:

Thursday, August 5, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Grove City Church of the Nazarene. Please RSVP to chairman@homeontherock.org

Monday, October 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Grove City Church of the Nazarene. Please RSVP to chairman@homeontherock.org

Monday, January 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Grove City Church of the Nazarene. Please RSVP to chairman@homeontherock.org

Directions to Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4770 Hoover Road, Grove City.
From I-71: take the Stringtown Road exit (#100), turn west towards downtown Grove City. Drive 1 mile to Hoover Road. Turn left on Hoover. Drive 1 mile to GCCN. Church will be on your left. Park in South Lot, enter through glass doors under portico.

Meeting Room: All meetings held in Hospitality Center, located on first floor across from main sanctuary.

Please RSVP at least 24 hours in advance.

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!

Notification Form
Written Narrative Assessment Form
Achievement Test Report Form

Superintendent Addresses

Chris Fetherolf, homeschooling mother of six, is scheduling times for Homeschool Assessments. This would include the Written Narrative Assessment and Individual Testing.
Home# 740-845-1984
Cell# 614-578-8491

Dr. Karen Holinga is a Developmental Reading and Curriculum Specialist.  She successfully homeschooled her own three children for 12 years.  Karen now works full time tutoring children with reading problems and helping homeschool parents set up curriculum.   You can schedule a spring or summer assessment at her Grove City office by calling 614-277-2223.  She will also provide a free informal reading evaluation for any of your children if you schedule it during your assessment.  (Regular fee for this service is $90.)

Heather Zell, I offer narrative/portfolio assessments (will also be getting certified to administer the IOWA this Spring).
e-mail: greenteacher@insight.rr.com, phone number- 614-440-7140

HOTR hosts an annual workshop to assist families in completing the notification process.

WHO: This workshop would be of benefit to any parent who has never completed the notification process. Any parent intending to home educate is welcome to attend.
Note: We regret that children cannot be accommodated at this adult meeting. Please make other arrangements for your children. (Nursing babies are always welcome.)

WHEN: Monday, August 2, 2010, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4770 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio

COST: $5, payable at door.

Presenter: Mitzi Smith, Chairman of HOTR. The Smiths have been homeschooling for 19 years, they have served as CHEO regional representatives in the past, and Mitzi has served as HOTR chairman for 17 years.

RSVP: Please RSVP no later than July 30 to ensure that we have adequate materials available for participants.

Directions to Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4770 Hoover Road, Grove City.
From I-71: take the Stringtown Road exit (#100), turn west towards downtown Grove City. Drive 1 mile to Hoover Road. Turn left on Hoover. Drive 1 mile to GCCN. Church will be on your left. Park in South Lot, enter through glass doors under portico.

Meeting Room: Meeting will be held in the Hospitality Center, located on first floor in narthex.

Directions:

From I-71: Take I-71 to Stringtown Road exit (Exit #100). Go west off freeway into Grove City. Drive west on Stringtown Road. When the street crosses the Hoover Road intersection (with Kroger and BP Gas on corner), it changes names to Columbus Street. Go through two more traffic lights, and the church is on the right in the next block. Parking is behind the building.

From I-270: Take Grove City exit (Exit #2) and go south into Grove City. At the fourth traffic light (Columbus Street) turn left. The church is on the left about two blocks from the light. Parking is in the back of the building.

Rainbow Resource Center, 1-309-695-3200. Great catalog offering various books and various publishers.

Good Steward Books Local book company. Excellent deals.

Resurrection Resources has been preparing and publishing Bible-based books, textbooks, and workbooks for 18 years. We are a Christian publisher who has developed scriptural educational materials for the home school and private school student in grades K-College. Our Gradesmart and Pacesetter programs allow the home school family the flexibility to decide the best method of education for each individual student. We also publish a regular, free e-newsletter with home school and classroom tips to help your families with family life skills and the education of their students.

Homeschoolingbooks offers a variety of curriculum resources, name-brand publishers, and supplemental materials at discounted prices to help maximize homeschooling efforts.

Email: cheo@cheohome.org

Home School Legal Defense Association

10 Reasons to join HSLDA

Your Membership Provides You With:

1. Professional legal representation
2. A brotherhood of 70,000+
3. Assistance with social service contacts
4. Quick action when freedoms are threatened
5. Valuable discounts
6. A voice in Washington, DC
7. Monitoring of state legislation
8. A positive image in the media
9. Support for home schooling organizations
10. Research and analysis
©HSLDA 2002

Christian Communicators of Ohio website to learn more about the speech and debate opportunities in Ohio

www.HomeschoolChristian.com Our site offers over 1,200 pages of free resources to support and assist homeschooling families in giving their children an outstanding education.

The following books are available through the Columbus Metropolitan Library system.

Exploring homeschooling 

• Christian home educators‘ curriculum manual elementary grades by Cathy Duffy
• Christian home educators‘ curriculum manual junior/senior high by Cathy Duffy 
• The ultimate guide to homeschooling by Debra Bell 
• The big book of home learning; Getting started Volume 1 by Mary Pride
• Mary Pride’s complete guide to getting started in homeschooling by Mary Pride
• The big book of home learning; Junior high to college Volume 3 by Mary Pride 
• The guidance manual for the Christian home school a parent’s guide for preparing home school students for college or career by David Callihan, Laurie Callihan 
• Homeschooling high school planning ahead for college admission by Jeanne Gowen Dennis  
• You can teach your child successfully Grades 4 to 8 by Ruth Beechick 
• Homeschooling, the middle years your complete guide to successfully homeschooling the 8- to 12-year-old child by Shari Henry  
• Homeschooling the teen years : your complete guide to successfully homeschooling the 13- to 18-year old by Cafi Cohen  
• The well-trained mind a guide to classical education at home by S.Wise Bauer, Jessie Wise 
• A Charlotte Mason education a home schooling how-to manual by Catherine Levison 
• For the children’s sake foundations of education for home and school by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay  
• The original home schooling series by Charlotte M. Mason  
• Home educating with confidence how ordinary parents can produce extraordinary children by Rick Boyer, Marilyn Boyer

Legal Issues

• Home education answers for Ohio parents by Diana Marie Fessler 
• The right choice the incredible failure of public education and the rising hope of home schooling : an academic, historical, practical, and legal perspective by Christopher J. Klicka, Gregg Harris

Special Needs  

• Teaching at home: A new approach to tutoring children with autism and Asperger syndrome by Olga Holland
• Gifted children at home a practical guide for homeschooling families : characteristics, testing, curriculum, resources– and much more by Janice Baker, Kathleen Julicher, Maggie S. Hogan

Help for parents 

• Help for the harried homeschooler a practical guide to balancing your child’s education with the rest of your life by Christine M. Field  
• Home schooling at the speed of life balancing home, school, and family in the real world by Marilyn Rockett 
• The Organized homeschooler by Vicki Caruana 
• A literary education by Catherine Levison (A list of recommended books with annotations and reading levels for homeschoolers to use in their teaching.