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THIS FORM IS INTENDED FOR <NEW MEMBERS ONLY >TO JOIN BHEA. IF YOU ARE A CURRENT MEMBER PLEASE EXIT THIS FORM, LOGIN AND USE THE <RENEW BHEA MEMBERSHIP> TAB.

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 450 homeschooling families. 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.  BHEA's support offers benefits to 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 each family 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. Also, 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 in homeschooling.  We pray that by joining BHEA, you will find encouragement and blessings as you homeschool along side with us.

Here is a list of BHEA benefits available to member families.

All members are responsible for knowing and adhering to BHEA policies as defined in the BHEA Handbook. Please download a copy to read.

BHEA Fees:

Membership Fee - $20 per family per year. This fee is non-refundable.

Enrichment Program Registration Fee - $40 per year per family OR $25 per semester per family. Participation in Enrichment is optional. There is a separate process for joining the Enrichment program and then registering and paying for individual sessions. If you have questions about how to do that, you may email the Enrichment team at enrichment@bhea.net. Note: Enrichment fees are not refundable after the first day of sessions. 

We look forward to meeting you!

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: (You are NOT currently homeschooling ANY children.) 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 MEMBER DIRECTORY is only visible to our logged-in members. We encourage you to include your family. (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) aids the class registration process and allows for customized communication, so that you only receive information that is relevant to you.

PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE USER NAME AND PASSWORD YOU WILL CREATE BELOW. THIS WILL BE YOUR PERMANENT LOGIN INFO.

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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 State/Country

For United States and Canada AA - US AE - US AK - US AL - US AP - US AR - US AZ - US CA - US CO - US CT - US DC - US DE - US FL - US GA - US HI - US IA - US ID - US IL - US IN - US KS - US KY - US LA - US MA - US MD - US ME - US MI - US MN - US MO - US MS - US MT - US NC - US ND - US NE - US NH - US NJ - US NM - US NV - US NY - US OH - US OK - US OR - US PA - US RI - US SC - US SD - US TN - US TX - US UT - US VA - US VT - US WA - US WI - US WV - US WY - US AB - CA BC - CA MB - CA NB - CA NF - CA NS - CA NT - CA NU - CA ON - CA PE - CA QC - CA SK - CA YK - CA

For Other Countries State/Province Country

Zip/Postal Code Timezone Japan (JST) Central European (CET) Atlantic (Canada) (AST) Eastern (US/Canada) (EST) Central (US/Canada) (CST) Arizona (US) (AZ) Mountain (US/Canada) (MST) Pacific (US/Canada) (PST) Alaska (US) (AKST) Hawaii (US) (HST) Phone Phone 2 Children

Show Children Info to Other Families Section(s) PreK
Kindergarten
K-2nd grade
3rd-5th grade
6th-8th grade
High School
Junior/ 11th grader
12th grade/senior
Prayer Team
Teen (13 and up)
New member
Alumni
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

Many Emails: Would you like to receive notifications IMMEDIATELY? Yes No

Delivery Type Whole Thread New Part Only

Daily Digest: Would you like to receive notifications ONCE A DAY? Yes No

Daily Digest Delivery Type Detailed Summary

Select which forum categories you would like to be notified about: General
Curriculum Questions
Homeschooling with Special Needs
Homeschooling High School
Ministry
What's Happening Around Town?
Field Trips

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); HomeLife; Maryville Christian School (MCS)]

• If you are an alumni or teacher only (not homeschooling your children, please state alumni or teacher only in the text box.
• If you have children that do not yet meet the compulsory attendance age (6 by Sept. 30) and are not required to register, state NA.

2. 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
Teacher only
3. 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. 4. 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
Ministry (organize meals, outreach)
Enrichment Teacher (1 yr.membership minimum)
Board of Directors (3 yr. membership minimum)
Enrichment Team (2 yr. membership minimum)
Not sure right now
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. 5. I have read and agree to all of BHEA's rules and regulations as stated in the handbook.
(1 required) I agree.
6. 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
7. 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.   

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