Request Membership in STAHRA

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

Some notes as you fill out this membership request:

Your family information will be made available to other members of the group, but it is kept secure and only visible from within our private site.
Registration requires payment of $35* dues. You will not be able to fully access the site until your payment has been received and your account has been manually activated.
*If you join between January 1 and April 30, please pay the midyear dues amount of $17.50.
Before you complete the form, make sure you can read the security "captcha" code at the bottom of the page. If you enter this code incorrectly, all your other answers will be wiped out and you will have to re-enter everything.
Concerning the yes/no items about updates and forums emails -- You can change these answers at any time in the future. Updates include changes to the calendar, pages and links added, etc. Forum emails are our primary communication method. If you leave all the settings as default, you can change them later if you find you are getting too much email.

Our Mission: To provide information, experiences and a supportive community for Catholic families who choose to educate their children at home. St. Thomas Aquinas Homeschoolers of the Rochester Area, Inc. has as its foundation and as the guiding principle of all its functions and activities, fidelity to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

Membership Guidelines: St. Thomas Aquinas Homeschoolers of the Rochester Area, Inc. is run entirely through the volunteer efforts of its members. If you plan to participate in activities, please plan to help in service in some way during the year and to financially contribute in the way of dues and fees where they apply. An inability to pay should not prevent a family from participating in the organization and limited scholarships are available for families in need. Each family who joins the group brings with them gifts and talents which can enrich the lives of others. Maybe you have the gift of hospitality or a knack for making great desserts. You might enjoy surfing the Web, know lots of great children’s games, or have great office/typing skills. The Body of Christ is made of up of many members, each unique and made in the Image of God. We encourage new families to spend some time getting acquainted with the workings of the organization and networking with other STAHRA families. We welcome your active participation in the group and hope that you feel comfortable bringing ideas and suggestions to its leaders.

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Mother's Last Name Mother's First Name Primary Email Family Username
Family Password
Confirm Family Password Father's Last Name Father's 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

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Section(s) 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: STAHRA Events, Classes, & Field Trips
Non-STAHRA Events, Classes, & Field Trips
First Fridays
Classifieds
Creative Writing Club
Curriculum Discussions
General Discussion
Meals for Families
Mom's Social (aka MNO)
New Member Introductions
Prayer Requests
Rise Community
Southern Tier
Website Housekeeping

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. Your parish (if applicable): 2. Please list any teaching certifications you have, if you would be willing to assist other members with things like proctoring standardized tests, etc. 3. What school district do you report to? 4. Are you interested in being paired with an experienced homeschooling mentor? No
Yes
5. How did you hear about STAHRA?
(1 required) Google search
KidsOutandAbout.com or other website
1460 AM Station of the Cross
Church bulletin announcement
From a current or former member
Other
6. If you know any current or former STAHRA members, please list their names here.

(If you answered the previous question with "Other" please use this space to elaborate briefly.) 7. If the $35 dues would pose a financial hardship to your family at this time, you may request a "scholarship." In this case, your dues will be paid by funds from generous donations of your fellow homeschoolers. This information will be kept confidential. (This is for NEW MEMBERS only)

Are you requesting financial assistance?

No
Yes

Payment Options

$35.00 – Full Year
$17.50 – Mid-year