Request New Family Membership

Fill out the form below and click the Continue button at the bottom.

Returning members:
Please do not use this form.
Instead, make sure you’re logged in and select “Renew Your Membership” under the "Community Resources" Menu and it will guide you— this form is designed for new members only.

Welcome to BHEA!

We’re so glad you found us! Before requesting membership, please review the following to ensure BHEA is the right fit for your family.

BHEA is a non-profit, Christian-based organization founded in 1987 by homeschooling families to support homeschooling families in Blount and surrounding counties. Run entirely by parent volunteers, we provide encouragement, resources, and community for several hundred homeschooling families.

We offer many activities throughout the school year designed to enrich your child’s educational experience at home. We understand that choosing to homeschool can feel overwhelming, and BHEA is here to help you and your family adjust and thrive.

Because BHEA is fully volunteer-run, each family’s contribution of time and talents is vital. New families might start by organizing a field trip—just email the Activities Coordinator at [email protected] for guidance. Do you enjoy hospitality? We regularly host Moms Night Out events and welcome hostesses. Volunteering is also the best way to make lasting friendships!

While BHEA is Christian-based, we warmly welcome all homeschooling families, regardless of faith, to join us on this journey. We pray your membership brings encouragement and blessings.

Important: Every member family must have at least one child legally registered to homeschool under Tennessee law. This excludes “public school at home” online and hybrid programs, which differ from independent homeschooling.

We look forward to meeting you and supporting your homeschooling journey!

Annual Family Membership Fee

The Family Membership Fee for the 2025–2026 academic year is $50.
This covers your entire household from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, regardless of when you join or renew.
Please note: this fee is non-prorated and non-refundable.

If you have extended family members living in a different household, they must submit their own application and fee.

Tips for Completing Your Application or Renewal:

Secondary Name:
Please use this field for the second parent in the household who may attend BHEA events with you or your children. You may leave it blank if not applicable, don't put your own name there twice if you are a single parent.
Additional Email Address:
This is for adding another adult's email to receive BHEA communications. There is a separate opportunity later in the form to add emails for your children if you'd like them to stay informed.
Alumni or Instructor:
Select “Alumni” if you or your child graduated while a BHEA member in good standing.
Select “Instructor” if you are not currently homeschooling children but are a pre-approved Enrichment instructor.
If you select Instructor, click the red “X” to close the child information fields.
Membership Directory:
The directory is visible only to BHEA members who are logged in and is a wonderful way to connect and find community. We encourage you to opt in and be listed.

Username and Password — Please Note:

Your Username and Password become your permanent BHEA login credentials.
Make sure to remember them — you will use them regularly to login to the website, register for enrichment sessions, field trips, and other activities, view members-only content, and stay connected with all that BHEA has to offer.

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Primary Last Name Primary First Name Primary Email Family Username
Family Password
Confirm Family Password Secondary Last Name Secondary First Name Secondary Email If Secondary Email is entered above, should it also receive weekly email and conversation notifications, etc.? Yes No Address City County State / Province Zip / Postal Code Timezone Phone Enable Text Messages

By providing your phone number, you agree to receive transactional and/or informational SMS messages from Blount Home Education Association. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe.

Phone 2 Enable Text Messages

Upload Family Photo (Optional) .jpg, .gif or .png

Children

Add Child

Show Child information to other Families
Note: Child information will be available to instructors in either case.

Section(s) PreK
Kindergarten
K-2nd grade
3rd-5th grade
6th-8th grade
High School
Junior/ 11th grader
12th grade/senior
Alumni
Year you Started Homeschooling Privacy: Include my family information in the membership on-line directory? Yes No

Classifieds Emails:

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

Have you added ALL of your children, whether or not they are homeschooled?
If not, please scroll back to the top and click +Add Child directly below the gray box before continuing

IMPORTANT: Please carefully review the “Sections” area above to ensure you have selected every age group that applies to your children.
Accurate selection is essential not only to receive Enrichment program emails but also all regular communications tailored to each age group or demographic of your children.

Also, for each child, make sure the grade level is updated and matches in BOTH places where it appears in their profile. Mismatched grade information can cause delays or missed communications.

Please double-check all details and select every appropriate option for your family before continuing. 1. By choosing to homeschool, I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for my child’s education. I understand that BHEA is not a school, but rather a support community designed to encourage and assist me in this journey. The ultimate responsibility for my child’s education rests entirely with me. (1 required) I agree
2. If an additional person, such as grandparent or aunt, assists with homeschooling, please list first and last name, phone number, and email below.

First and last name: 3. Phone: 4. Email 5. 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
6. How many years have you been a member of BHEA? This is my first year.
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10+ years
7.

Volunteer Areas

Click here to fill out the BHEA 2025–2026 Volunteer Interest Form. Your responses will go directly to the Activities Coordinator.
This form is required to join or renew your membership, and your membership will not be approved until it has been submitted and the Activities Coordinator notifies the membership team that it has been received.

Initial below that you have completed and submitted the BHEA 2025–2026 Volunteer Interest Form with a minimum of 3 selections made to the Activities Coordinator. 8.

Criminal Background Check Acknowledgement

I understand that BHEA requires a criminal background check for any adult member who will participate in BHEA in the following ways: Enrichment Instructor, Enrichment attendee, middle or high school event chaperone, group/club leader, Enrichment Team, or Board of Directors. Students who are 18 years old on June 1 of the upcoming academic year will be required to complete a background check if participating in Enrichment. I acknowledge that the background check is non-negotiable for members who desire to participate in these capacities, that I am responsible for the cost of the background checks for my household

(1 required) I acknowledge the background check requirement.
9.

Handbook Acknowledgment

BHEA’s handbook contains all the information you need to know about our policies, procedures, and guidelines — from our dress code to event participation and much more. It is updated each academic year to reflect the current needs of our community.

You can view the most up-to-date handbook at any time on our website under the About BHEA tab, or by clicking here: BHEA Handbook 2025-2026. Please review it carefully before you submit your application or renewal.

For Returning Members: Please be sure to read through the handbook in its entirety. It is updated or changed each year, and by renewing, you are acknowledging and agreeing to follow the current handbook’s policies and guidelines.

For All: By clicking “I Agree” below, you are confirming that you have read and agree to observe all of BHEA’s guidelines and policies, including the dress code, as stated in the handbook.

(1 required) I agree.
10.

Waiver Agreement

Each family must complete one waiver form that includes all adults listed on the membership and all children who will be participating in BHEA activities.
You do not need to fill out every line—just complete the sections that apply to your family.

Click the link to view and sign:BHEA Waiver, Release and Indemnity Agreement

By signing my name below, I affirm that I have read, signed, agreed, and submitted to the linked above BHEA Waiver, Release, and Indemnity Agreement for ALL members in my family.

By typing my name below, I understand and agree that this form of electronic signature has the same legal force and effect as a manual signature.

Payment Instructions

Submit Your Membership Payment

You may pay your Family Membership Fee using the PayPal button below, either with your PayPal account or a debit/credit card.

Important: Before submitting payment, please verify that your invoice shows “Request Membership Payment” with a quantity of 1 for $50. If the quantity is more than one, please adjust it back to one.

Please note that the Family Membership Fee is non-refundable.

It is now time to submit your payment to complete your registration or renewal.

Payment Options

$50.00 – Registration

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Request New Family Membership

Returning members: Please do not use this form. Instead, make sure you’re logged in and select “Renew Your Membership” under the "Community Resources" Menu and it will guide you— this form is designed for new members only.

Children

Additional Questions

Criminal Background Check Acknowledgement

Waiver Agreement

Click the link to view and sign:BHEA Waiver, Release and Indemnity Agreement

By signing my name below, I affirm that I have read, signed, agreed, and submitted to the linked above BHEA Waiver, Release, and Indemnity Agreement for ALL members in my family.

Payment Instructions

Returning members:
Please do not use this form.
Instead, make sure you’re logged in and select “Renew Your Membership” under the "Community Resources" Menu and it will guide you— this form is designed for new members only.