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Welcome to CLEARwater Co-ops of LMHSC. Please read all of the information below, fill out the requested information and pay the New Family Enrollment Fee though the website or by sending in a check to the address below to begin your registration.

We have 2 locations for classes please be sure to select CLEARwater Muskegon or CLEARwater White Lake co-op.

Statement of Faith:

We emphasize the values of family and life.

We believe in the traditional family (one husband, one wife), which is constantly under attack from the world today.
We believe in traditional morality, purity before marriage, and mutual faithfulness in marriage. I Corinthians 7:2; Ephesians 5:3; I Thessalonians 4:3
We believe in the sanctity of life and the protection of our children both before and after birth. Each child is a gift from God whose life begins at conception. Matthew 18:5

Mission Statement:

A distinctly Christian, parent-run organization, the mission of LMHSC is to enhance established home school programs by making available unique and trusted educational and informational resources while encouraging social interaction between families. The mission is thusly stated:

LMHSC is a parent-run home school organization.
LMHSC is distinctly Christian in nature but has an open membership to anyone who will respect this distinction.
LMHSC is all about learning, networking with other parents, and giving home school children unique experiences.
LMHSC does not exist to provide complete education for home schooled children but to enhance established home school programs.
LMHSC will consist of different units which provide different services and/or support to the home school community.
LMHSC may provide or make available resources and information to the LMHSC community and the community at large in support of its mission.

General Policies:

The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing all LMHSC policies, finances, and administration of programs, as well as matters pertaining to the health, safety, security, and general welfare of the constituency of LMHSC. trusts that all enrollees will uphold these policies.

Enrollment Fee:

A nominal annual Enrollment Fee is required to be paid by each family wishing to enroll in LMHSC and participate in any of its sponsored activities. The purpose of this Enrollment Fee is to offset a portion of the overhead and administrative costs of LMHSC.

Removal:

An enrolled family may be removed from enrollment for cause, including non-payment fees, which shall result in automatic termination of enrollment. Enrollment may be reinstated, if full payment of outstanding balance is paid, plus a late payment fee amounting to 15% of the outstanding balance.

Behavior Policies:

As Christians, the goal of LMHSC is to obey ultimate end of all Bible-centered education is to grow in wisdom and virtue. Therefore, we require our families to exhibit the following minimal personal virtues at any and all LMHSC events and activities.

Kindness
Truthfulness
Courtesy toward others and respect for their property rights.
Punctuality in attendance and work.
Respect for and obedience to those in authority.
Diligence in effort and attention.

Additional restrictions:

No excessive horseplay.

No bad language. Language that is generally or reasonably considered to be vulgar, inappropriate in a Christian context, hurtful to the recipient, racial, bigoted, or demeaning is not allowed at LMHSC-sponsored activities.

No hurting others.

No defacing property.

Failure to adhere to these policies will result in:

First offense: Warning given to child, as well as notification to parent.

Second offense: Child staying with parent for remainder of class, activity or event.

Third offense: Parent meeting with Council, with a possible suspension from that class,

activity or event.

Behavior that demonstrates a blatant disregard for person and/or property will result in immediate suspension. Criminal behavior is subject to immediate law enforcement notification. In all cases, offenses deemed severe enough by the Council may be escalated to a greater level of response. Board of Directors will be notified of such actions within 72 hours.

*Please be sure to select below which section(s) you are interested in joining: currently: CLEARwater Muskegon or CLEARwater White Lake. Sections are listed below the Children's segment.

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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 forum notifications, etc.? Yes No Address City State / Province Zip / Postal Code Timezone Phone Enable Text Messages

I am able and agree to receive text messages at the number above.
I understand carrier message and data rates may apply.

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Section(s) Muskegon Co-op
LMHSC Board Member/Leadership
Muskegon Tutor Fall 2024
Fall 2024 Set Up/Clean Up Team
LMHSC Only
Church Affiliation Curriculum/Teaching Style Year you Started Homeschooling Family Business/Services Weekly Email Update: Would you like to receive a weekly email update? 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

Select which forum categories you would like to be notified about: General

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 Message to Homeschool Group Administrator:

Additional Questions

1. Please list any degrees/majors and/or hobbies parents have: 2. Are you a member of HSLDA? Yes
No
3. If yes, would you like to be included on LMHSC's HSLDA Discount Group List? Yes
No
4. If yes, please list your HSLDA number: 5. Have any of your children ever been expelled from any public, private, home school, or other educational organization? Yes
No
6. If so, please explain:

By submitting this registration form, you agree that:

LMHSC, Inc., reserves the right to use any photograph taken at any LMHSC, Inc., event, sponsored by the LMHSC, Inc., without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph. Photographs may be used in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by LMHSC, Inc., including but not limited to: yearbooks, catalogs, brochures, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc.

7. We certify that we have read the Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, Dress Policies, Behavior Policies, and General Policies of LMHSC, Inc. To participate in LMHSC, Inc. events or activities, we understand that we need not agree with these statements, but that this is the basis from which LMHSC, Inc. will operate and the standard which all staff members, volunteers, parents, and students will be required to uphold while participating in any LMHSC, Inc. event or activity.

Both parents should type in his or her full name (first and last) in the space below. This is your electronic signature stating that you have read the aforementioned statements and policies and agree to uphold them. 8.

I hereby release Lake Michigan Home School Connection, Inc., its staff and sponsors, including First Baptist Church-Muskegon and New Era Bible Church from responsibility and liability for any injury or illness that my child(ren) may sustain during LMHSC, Inc. activities.

Type in your name to indicate that you agree with these statements (this is your electronic signature):

In the event of an emergency, who should be contacted?

10. Relationship: 11. Emergency contact phone number, with area code: 12. Background Information: Please provide the following information. Your application will not be processed without it.

LMHSC, Inc., believes that children are a gift from God and it is an awesome reasonability and privilege to be able to work with these gifts. We appreciate your willingness to accept the honor and challenge of making a difference in children’s lives. As a result, LMHSC, Inc., runs background checks on all council and board members, volunteers, and parents. In order to do this, we will need information from you and your spouse or other legal guardian. This information will be kept confidential.

Information is for adult(s) who will be actively involved with child(ren) while enrolled in LMHSC activities and events. LMHSC, Inc., must have information of all adults.

I hereby request and authorize the release of any information which pertains to any record of convictions contained in law enforcement files or in any criminal files maintained on me whether local, state or national. I hereby release local, state and national law enforcement agencies from any and all liability resulting from such disclosure. Please type in the full name (including middle name) of both parents. By typing your name in the box below, you are agreeing to this background check. 13. Please enter both parents' birthdates: 14. Have either you ever been charged with or convicted of a crime? Yes
No
15. Please list maiden name and/or any and all aliases. If none, please type NONE: 16. If yes, please explain and include date of arrest. If no, please type N/A. 17. Please list all city(ies) and state(s) you have lived in the past 10 years, including street names when possible:

Payment Instructions

Enrollment in LMHSC runs from June 1 - May 31 each year. Payment though the website is the preferred method of payment but if you would like to use a check make it out to LMHSC and mail to 4360 Beattie, Muskegon, 49445. Please email info@lmhsc.org when the check is in the mail.

CLEARwater Muskegon Co-op

4360 Beattie

Muskegon, MI 49445

Payment Options

$50.00 – Registration