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Welcome to BHEA! We are so glad you found us! Please take a look at the following before requesting membership to be sure that we are the group for you.

BHEA is a non-profit Christian organization started by homeschooling families for homeschooling families in 1987 to encourage successful home education. The organization, which is solely operated by member parents, provides support, information and encouragement to over 475 homeschooling families in Blount and surrounding counties. BHEA sponsors many activities throughout the school year to enhance the educational program that each participating family provides at home.

The purpose and mission of BHEA is to support homeschooling families in Blount and surrounding counties in a way that benefits the whole family. BHEA provides opportunities for homeschooling families to learn from each other. One of the greatest benefits of a homeschool support group is the information that you can share with fellow homeschooling families, from field trip suggestions to curriculum reviews. BHEA also strives to reach out to families and minister to them when they are in need. Making the decision to homeschool can be intimidating, and BHEA is here to help you and your family adjust to the changes.

Since BHEA is an all-volunteer organization, the contributions of member time and talents are vital to its success. We ask that each member family volunteer in some capacity. Bonus: Volunteering is the best way to get to know other members.

We are a Christian organization and welcome ALL homeschooling families regardless of religion to join us on this journey. We pray that you will find encouragement and blessings through your membership.

We look forward to meeting you!

All members are responsible for reading and adhering to BHEA policies as defined in the BHEA Handbook. Please download a copy to read and keep as a reference for when you have questions about how things work.

Still not sure? Here is a list of BHEA benefits available to member families.

Annual Family Membership Fee

Our Family Membership Fee is $25 for the 2019-20 academic year. This covers your household* from June 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020. This fee is non-refundable.

* Extended family members living in a different household must join separately.

Please keep the following in mind as you complete the Application for Membership:

1. Secondary Name: Please use this for spouse. You may also leave blank.

2. Additional Email Address: Please use this for additional parental emails, not students. It is for BHEA adult communication.

3. Alumni only or Teacher only: "Aumni" means you have or your child has graduated from BHEA while a member in good standing. "Teacher" in this context means you are NOT currently homeschooling ANY children, but are a preapproved Enrichment instructor.) When you get to the yellow section to enter child data, click on the red "X" in the right corner. This will make all of the child data fields disappear.

4. Privacy: The Membership Directory is only visible to our logged-in members. We encourage you to include your family in the Directory. This is not public to anyone outside of BHEA, but is a wonderful tool for building community! (You will be given this option below.)

5. Forum emails: Our Forums are a great place to communicate within our membership, to receive information about field trips, classes, and more. (You will be given the option to choose which forums you wish to receive notifications from below.)

6. Sections: Please select all that apply to your family. Checking the appropriate section(s) allows for customized communication from us, so that you only receive information that is relevant to you.

Please make note of the user name and password you will create below. These will become your permanent login credentials.

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Please read our Terms of Service before agreeing.

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

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Primary Last Name Primary First Name Primary Email Username Password Confirm Password Secondary Last Name Secondary First Name Secondary Email If Secondary Email is entered above, should it also receive weekly email and forum notifications, etc.? Yes No Address City County State/Country

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For Other Countries State/Province Country

Zip/Postal Code Timezone Phone Phone 2 Children

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Show Children Info to Other Families Section(s) Kindergarten
K-2nd grade
3rd-5th grade
6th-8th grade
High School
Junior/ 11th grader
12th grade/senior
Teen (13 and up)
Alumni
Instructors
Year you Started Homeschooling Privacy: Include my family information in the membership on-line directory? Yes No Forum Emails: Would you like to receive forum notifications via email (not just the ones you create)? Yes No 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

Additional Questions:

1. In order to become a member of BHEA, you must be legally registered to homeschool in the state of Tennessee. Please let us know how you are legally registered. [Ex. Local Education Agency - ie, your school district (LEA); Umberella school - ie, HomeLife; Maryville Christian School (MCS), etc. ]

If you are an alumni or instructor only (not homeschooling your children, please check alumni or instructor only box.
If you have children that do not yet meet the compulsory attendance age (6 by Sept. 30) and are not required to register, or who are currently educated other than homeschool (public or private school) please check the appropriate box.

You will be asked to name all the legal registration entities in the next question.
(1 required) Umbrella/cover schools
Local Education Agency (school district)
Accredited online school
Public school at home
Children not-homeschooled
Alumni only
Section Instructor only
2. Please indicate ALL entities you are egally restered with to homeschool, i.e., Blount County Schools, Maryville City Schools, Maryville Christian School, Homelife Academy, Berean Christian School, K12, Preferred Flex Academy...etc.

If you are joining BHEA as an Alumni or Instructor only, please type N/A in the text box. 3. How long have you been a member of BHEA? This is my first year.
1-5 years
6-10 years
More than 10 years
Alumni only
Instructor only
4. BHEA is a volunteer organization without paid positions. As members of a volunteer organization, we each have an obligation to help when it is needed and to serve with a glad heart. We ask that all member families serve in some capacity.

Please share with us your special gifts and talents! It may be your educational background, work history, or a passion in which you would love to share with students or other parents. 5. Please check any areas that you have an interest in serving or leading:
(1 required) Anywhere you can use me
Mothers' Night Out Events
Activities (such as fieldtrips, park day)
Teen Events (such as game night, dances)
Service Opportunities (such as 2nd Harvest)
Field Day
Photographer for special events
Enrichment Teacher (1 yr.membership minimum)
Ministry (organize meals, outreach)
Board of Directors (3 yr. membership minimum)
Not sure right now
Enrichment Team (2 yr. membership minimum)
Teacher only
Alumni

As a Christian organization, BHEA is committed to positively encouraging our students to reach their God-given potential. Whether you teach or assist an enrichment class, coach a team, care for children in the nursery, or lead students in any way, BHEA expects leaders to treat children with the utmost respect and care. The following are some guiding principles required as a leader within BHEA:

• Inspire and uplift our children to moral and academic excellence through positive, encouraging words and attitudes.

• Recognize individual strengths and weaknesses. Affirm strengths and use positive feedback to address weaknesses.

• Seek to identify each student’s unique potential and endeavor to help him grow and learn.

• Remember that each child entrusted to our leadership is never to be spoken to in a harsh manner, demeaned or belittled in any way. Rather, we are to build them up and motivate them through love, kindness and patience. 6. I have read and agree to all of BHEA's rules and regulations as stated in the handbook.
(1 required) I agree.
7. I understand that BHEA may use students' images on their public site (website, Facebook, etc.) and in the BHEA Yearbook.
(1 required) I agree
Teacher only
Alumni only
8. By choosing to homeschool, I understand that I am responsible for my child's education. I understand that BHEA is here to encourage me in that endeavor.
(1 required) I agree
Have you added all of your children? If not, please return to the top and select Add Another directly under the yellow box.

If you are having difficulties with this form, please contact webmaster@bhea.net for assistance. 9. Comments or Questions: 10. If an additional person, such as grandparent or aunt, assists with homeschooling, please list first and last name, phone number, and email below.

First & Last Name: 11. Phone: 12. Email

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Request Membership in this Organization!

Please make note of the user name and password you will create below. These will become your permanent login credentials.