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New Family Application 26

First name*

Last name*

Email*

Phone*

Parent 2 First Name

Parent 2 Last Name

Email

Phone

Who is the primary educator? *

Please list the NAME and AGES of each child applying for CHEAR. (Please do not list adult children) *

How many children will be attending CHEAR classes? Please explain. *

How many classes are you planning to take per child?*

1-3 Classes

4-6 Classes

Full Day Classes

How many years have you homeschooled?*

0 New to Homeschooling

1-3 Years

4-6 Years

7 or More Years

If you have not been homeschooling, and answered 0, please explain. (i.e leaving public school, job changes, moving into the metroplex, etc.)

Do you know anyone from our co-op? If yes, who and how long have you known them? *

What led you to apply to CHEAR?*

Are you available to attend weekly meetings or co-op days during the school year if they come up? Please specify any potential scheduling conflicts. *

Are you willing to meet the service hour requirements for families in the co-op? Our parents are an integral part of our co-op during the year. Each family is required to serve between 24 hours for the year. *

Yes, our family is able to commit to service hours.

No, we are not able to commit to service hours.

Our co-op is a Christian faith-based organization. Are you comfortable with our mission and values?*

Yes, I have read your Statement of Faith.

No, I have not read your Statement of Faith.

Everyone’s journey is unique. Why has your family chosen to homeschool?*

What is your primary goal for joining a homeschool co-op (e.g., academic support, socialization, extracurriculars)? *

Are you currently involved in any other homeschool groups or co-ops? If yes, which ones? *

Have you previously been part of a homeschool co-op? If yes, why did you leave or continue to attend? *

We expect our parents to engage and participate in any capacity to help us pursue our vision. Do you have any specific skills or talents you could contribute to the co-op (teaching, organizing events, etc.)?*

The co-op is not responsible for the communication between tutor and parent contracts when it comes to finances. Each tutor is independently contracted which means you are responsible to pay on time every month to every tutor that you are hiring to teach *

Yes, I understand that payment for tuition is between the parent and tutor.

What is your homeschooling philosophy or approach (e.g., Classical, Charlotte Mason, Unschooling, etc.)? What curriculum do you currently use? If you are a first time homeschooler, let us know what your plan is for your 1st year of homeschooling!*

Can you commit to attending regularly on Wednesdays each week and are there conflicts within your schedule that would not allow the student to participate consistently? If not, please explain.*

Are there specific subjects, activities, or skills you'd like your children to experience through our co-op? What classes are you interested in taking? *

Do you have ideas of other activities and subjects you’d like to see offered at CHEAR? We love to hear what you’re looking for! *

What do you believe makes a successful homeschool co-op community?*

Are you able to meet the financial obligations (membership fees, class fees, etc.) required for participation? Please check each one if you agree. *

Yes, I understand there is a membership fee for the year.

Yes, I understand if I lose or damage a badge, there is a fee.

Yes, I understand that adding or dropping a class has a fee.

Yes, I understand if I withdrawal there is a fee.

Do you understand that failure to pay tuition and all other associated fees (events, membership, etc.) on time or lack of participation in the class can determine your membership status with our co-op?

You must provide for us two references. 2 Names and Emails Required Please let your references know they will be receiving an email. *

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Product

New Family Fee (this fee with be applied to your membership fee) Non Refundable $50

What happens next?

Please go to our tab Quick Links to find the background check form. Both adults will need a background check.
You will then get an email after the background check is completed to sign up for an interview date.
Please remind your references an email will be coming to them soon!

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