God's Homeschool Warriors

New Member Application

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Welcome to God's Homeschool Warriors application page. To complete the application process, you will need to take the following steps:

Complete the online back ground check located here. (If you were a member last year, you may skip this.)
Complete the information on this page. The username and password you select here will be the same username and password to access the site after application approval. Please save this information.
Read the policies stated on this page.
On the next page, there will be 2 additional forms, the Medical History Form and the Participaton Survey, that must be completed. The links will be towards the bottom of the page.
After all of these steps are completed and your background check is approved, one of our Coordinators will be in touch with you.

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Forum Emails:

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Classifieds Emails:

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Statement of Faith

We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, and inerrant word of God, the supreme and final authority for all faith and life (2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; Ps. 19:7-11; Prov. 30:5-6; Jer. 23:29; Heb. 4:12; Matt. 5:18; John 17:17).

We believe there is one God, creator of all things, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (same in substance, equal in power and glory) (Deut. 6:4; I Cor. 8:4-6; Acts 17:24-29; Gen. 1:1; Col. 1:15-20; John 1:1-3; Rom. 9:5; Titus 2:13; I John 5:20; Isa. 9:6; Ps. 45:6; Isa. 48:16; Acts5:3-4; Heb. 9:14; I Cor. 2:11-16).

We believe in the deity and humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, His bodily resurrection, His ascension, and His imminent bodily return in power and glory to judge the living and the dead (Isa. 9:6; Gal. 4:4; John 17:5; Heb. 10:5; Isa. 7:14; Luke 1:34-35; Heb. 7:26; John 14:11; I Pet. 2:24; 3:18; 2 Cor. 5:21; Heb.9:22; I Cor. 15; Acts 1:9-11; Rev. 19:11-21; 20:11-15).

We believe man was created good in the image of God but fell into sin, and is therefore totally depraved, and needs to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit for salvation (Gen. 1:31; Eccles. 7:29; Gen. 1:26-28; Gen. 3; Rom. 5:12; Ps. 51:5; Gen. 8:21; Eph. 2:1-4; Rom. 3:10-18; Rom. 8:7-8; I Cor. 2:14; Jer. 13:23; John 6:44,63,65; John 1:12-13; John 3:3-8; Titus 3:3-5; Acts 16:14; Ezek. 11:19; 36:25-27).

We believe that salvation is a gift of God given to man by grace alone through faith alone in the substitutionary death of Jesus Christ alone (Jon. 2:9; Eph. 2:8-10; Phil. 1:29; Acts 5:31, 11:17-18; 2 Tim. 2:25; Rom. 3:21-28; Rom. 4:5; Phil. 3:9; 2 Cor. 5:21; Isa. 53:4-6; Heb. 9:28; John 14:6; Acts 4:12).

We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to regenerate, seal, indwell, teach, convict, and empower the believer for Godly living and service (John 1:13; John 3:3-8; Titus 3:3-5; Eph. 1:13-14, 4:30; Rom. 8:9; John 14:16-18; 14:26; 16:13; 16:8; Rom. 8:13; 2 Tim. 1:7; Zech. 4:6; Col. 1:29).

We believe Christ, the Head of the Church, has commanded the Body of Christ to make disciples of all nations. The universal visible Church will extend to all the people groups of the world; therefore all peoples are of equal importance in the Body of Christ (Col. 1:18; I Tim. 3:15; Eph. 2:14-20; 4:4-6; Rev. 5:9; 7:9; Matt. 24:14; Rom. 12:3-8; I Cor. 12: 4-26; Gal. 3:28; Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 20:27; Titus 2:2).

We believe that Christian parents have the privilege and responsibility to raise their covenant children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Gen. 18:19; Ex. 12:24-27; Deut. 4:9-10; 6:7-9; 8:5; 11:18-21; Josh. 24:15; I Sam. 3:13; I Chron. 22:6-16; Ps. 44:1; Ps. 71:18; Ps. 78:1-8; Ps. 145:4; Prov. 3:12; 4:1-4; 13:24; 19:18; 22:6; 22:15; 23:13- 14; 29:15,17; Isa. 38:19; Mal. 4:6; Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21; 2 Tim. 3:15).

We affirm the biblical model for marriage as one man and one woman, as declared by Jesus in Matthew 19: 5-6. We also affirm that God has created man for His glory in His image, male and female only. (Mtt. 19: 4-6; Gen. 2:24; Mk 10: 6-8; Gen. 1: 27; Isa. 43: 7; Heb. 13: 4).

In order to preserve the function and integrity of the Co-op in its mission and to provide a Biblical role model to its members, the Church, the community, and society at large, it is imperative all Co-op members should abide by the aforementioned Statement of Faith and conduct themselves accordingly.

GHW's Statement of Faith is always viewable on the top menu bar of the homepage.
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Non-Denominational Position

GHW honors all expressions of God’s kingdom here on earth, especially where it relates to His church. We desire to remain in unity in the salvation and love of Christ, avoiding unnecessary conflict that could be caused by denominational differences. This ministry’s statement of faith contains those doctrines that we unreservedly adhere to and teach. It is our desire to maintain this position and honor all families involved in GHW. There shall be no attempt made by parents, children, volunteers, or board members to promote or disparage doctrinal or denominational beliefs, practices, or positions regarding issues upon which this ministry has stated no official stance. This does not mean that we cannot have conversations about these differences, but in these conversations, please respect each other’s positions.
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Vision

The vision of GHW is to exist as a community of believers who share Christ’s love while coming together to educate their children in a loving and caring environment.

Purpose

GHW was specifically founded to create a Christian, loving, caring learning environment for homeschool families. We do not exist to please the world, but rather to satisfy our God-given mandate to educate our children how we see fit. GHW is a co-op, not a school. This purpose is accomplished by all the members working together and the co-op supporting them with their calling to home educate. By working together, everyone benefits.

“For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.” Romans 12:4-8

Mission

The mission of the God’s Homeschool Warriors Co-op (GHW) is to partner with families to:

Provide a Co-op program by working together to educate their homeschool children in a safe, loving, and caring environment; GHW comes alongside of the families to provide quality classes. We strive to have a group of like-minded families coming together to share their gifts and talents for the training and educating of our children
Provide a Co-op program that has a Christ-centered environment
Provide a Co-op program that has organizational and administrative checks and balances
Provide a Co-op program that has transparent financial processes with appropriate checks and balances
Provide a Co-op program that is a not-for-profit program.

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General Procedures

Here are some important procedures for GHW. A complete list can be found in the GHW Handbook. By checking the box below, you are agreeing to follow these procedures.

Communication: GHW communicates primarily via email. Families are strongly encouraged to have a current email address that is checked at least once a week. A weekly email with important annoucments will go out on Tuesdays around 12:00pm. GHW also communicates via Facebook and family folders. You can request access to our closed Facebook group once you've become a member. Family folders are located in the coordinator room and should be checked each week for correspondence. This is also a good place to keep your name tag, since you will be required to wear it at all times.

Absences: Please CALL or TEXT the Academic Coordinator as soon as you know that you will be absent so that your position will be covered. Please do not rely on Facebook to notify the Coordinators. Your attendance and punctuality are crucial because we depend on one another for a successful year. Absences can result in delayed registration and enrollment for the following co-op year.

Service hours: Each member is required to serve at least four hours each week. The spirit of GHW is to operate as a true cooperative program where families come together to support each other with their homeschooling endeavors. Members are expected to participate during the Co-op day in some fashion.

Course Changes: Any course changes must go through the Academic Coordinator. To limit classroom disruptions, please limit class changes to September.

Unsupervised Students: Children must be in their classrooms or accompanied by their parent, legal guardian, or approved adult at all times.

Visitor Policy: Families are always welcome to visit GHW at any time to meet with the coordinators and tour the building. If visitors wish to visit classes, they must schedule their visit at least one week in advance.

Leaving the Campus: The co-op is designed with the understanding that parents stay on the premises with their children. If you choose to step out briefly, for up to one hour, you need to sign yourself out and designate another parent to be responsible for any of your children who remain at co-op. No student is allowed to leave the premises at any time during the school day without written permission from a parent to a Coordinator. Parents must sign the child out. We want to know where everyone is for safety.

Sick Policy: No child should ever be brought to co-op while ill. If your child has a clear runny nose and isn’t otherwise sick, feel free to bring him or her to the co-op. Your child should be without fever, diarrhea, and vomiting for at least 24 hours before coming to co-op. Parents should follow these same guidelines.

Should your child become ill during the school day, we will make every effort to assist him / her. However, you will be required to leave with your child if administration feels it is appropriate or observes the following:

Fever of 100 degrees of higher
Vomiting or diarrhea
Runny nose (other than clear drainage caused by allergies)
Rash of unknown origin
Head lice or nits
Pink, teary, itchy, stinging or burning eye(s)
General illness or excessive fatigue which makes it difficult for the child to participate in classroom activities.

Electronics: We understand that personal electronic devices have become an important part of daily life for most people. However, we feel it is important to protect our children from inappropriate content that is so easily available on these devices. For this reason, we do not allow students to use personal electronic devices during the co-op day. Any adult who observes a student using a personal electronic device without leadership approval is instructed to confiscate the device and return it to the student’s parent as soon as possible. Teachers are welcome to utilize electronics for educational purposes in their classroom if they desire. However, in order to minimize distractions, we ask that all adults, aides, and teachers refrain from using personal electronics for any other purpose during class time.

Weapons: No child / student shall be in possession of a weapon (firearm, pocket knife, multi-tool, pepper spray, etc.) while in attendance at Co-op or its functions. If a child / student is observed to be in possession of a weapon, it will be confiscated and returned to the parent, and the incident will be immediately brought to the attention of the child’s / student's parent and Co-op leadership.

Character and Expectations: At GHW, we believe that a quality education can only be provided in an atmosphere of faith, respect, and responsibility. Thus, all parents and children are expected to:

1. Respect the Mission and Purpose of GHW
2. Respect teachers, parents, and other children
3. Respect the GHW campus and the property of others
4. Be honest and truthful in word and deed
5. Use appropriate oral,written,and body language
6. Obey the civil laws and GHW policies pertaining to drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and weapons
7. Avoid engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior or talk(absolutely no discussions regarding sex, sexuality, gender identity, etc).
8. Honor the dress code policy
9. Be punctual to class/Co-op

All of the above can be referenced in the GHW Handbook, accessible on the home page after logging in.
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Financial Information

Application fee is $240, but not due at the time of registration.

** First $120 fee is non-refundable. **

Supply Fees: Most classes have one-time class fees. All class fees are listed under class decriptions on the class matrix. These fees are payable to GHW.

A $120 application deposit (non-refundable) per family is due before students can be registered for classes. The remaining $120 is due by the end of December. This deposit is credited toward the overall fees.

All dues (application and class fees) can be put on a payment plan, but need to be paid in full before the end of March.

If you are experiencing financial burden please reach out to the Academic Coordinator.
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Consent and Release Agreement

Consent: Members agree to adhere to, subscribe to, and comply with the God’s Homeschool Warriors (“GHW”) Statement of Faith. Members also agree to adhere to, subscribe to, and comply with GHW's Vision, Purpose, and Mission and to all other GHW rules, policies and procedures.

Release: In consideration of the benefits of participation in the activities of GHW, I consent to my child’s participation in GHW activities and hereby release, hold harmless and discharge the GHW Group and Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever, including attorney fees, arising out of or related to any loss, damage or injury (whether direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise), including death, that my minor children and/or I might sustain or that any of my minor children and/or property might sustain while participating in any GHW activities.

Assumption of Risks: Knowing, understanding, and fully appreciating all possible risks, I hereby expressly, voluntarily and willingly assume all risks and dangers associated with my minor children and/or my participation in GHW activities. I understand and acknowledge that GHW activities could result in injury and I agree that participation in all GHW activities shall be at my minor children’s and/or my sole risk.

Acknowledgment of Understanding: I have read this Consent and Release Agreement and understand the terms used in it and their legal significance. This Consent and Release Agreement is freely and voluntarily given with the understanding that right to legal recourse against GHW is knowingly given up in return for allowing my minor children and/or my participation in GHW activities. I agree that this Consent and Release agreement shall remain in effect and apply each time my minor children and/or I participate in any GHW activity.
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Photograph, Film, or Vocal Recording Media Release

In order to respect the rights of all members, if a family does not wish for their pictures to be used, then teachers will recieve the names in advance.

I authorize this release based on the following conditions:

These records become the property of GHW.
This release is given without promise of compensation.
This is effective until terminated by a retraction in writing from the person granting the authorization.
The parent/legal guardian and GHW member do release to GHW any right, title and/or interest of any kind they may have in the records produced.
Please choose one of the two options below. If for any reason you have a different preference for individual family members pleaase submit these preferences in writing to your administrative coordinator.

I hereby grant to God’s Homeschool Warriors the right and authority to photograph, film, and / or record vocally. These records may be used for promotional and / or publicity purposes and may be published in mass media publication, in GHW publications, on GHW’s internet site, or shown on television. The member and family’s last name may be used. Post my picture on all GHW sites and Yearbook.
Only private member sites and Yearbook.

Payment Instructions

You may pay your application deposit through Zelle, by mailing a check to our PO Box, or making arrangements with the Administrative Coordinator. Funds can only be guaranteed if they are made in one of these ways.

GHW Membership is $240.00 per academic year

$60.00 is due upon membership approval (non-refundable) Due by June 7th for returning members

$60.00 is due by July 31st.

The remaining $120.00 will be due throughout the academic year with your class fees to be paid in full by March 31st.

Checks can be sent to:
GHW
PO Box 1357
Suffolk, VA 23439

Zelle
Search EXACTLY for:
Gods Homeschool Warriors

Make arrangements with Administrative Coordinator:
Wendy Catt
ghwarriors@gmail.com

Payment Options

$240.00 – Application