Individual Student Membership Info
The Individual Student Membership is designed to allow a student to participate in Charity Homeschool programs when a parent or legal guardian is not participating as a full member. This option ensures access while maintaining the integrity of our volunteer-based model.
Membership Term
- Membership is annual, running from July 1 through June 30
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and families may join at any time during the year
Eligibility
- Open to students whose parent/legal guardian is not enrolled as a fully participating member.
- A consistent designated supervisor, who is a member of Charity Homeschool, must agree and be responsible for the student while attending Charity Homeschool events and activities.
- All participation must be approved by the Charity Homeschool Board each semester.
Membership Benefits
- May participate in:
- Co-op classes (under approved terms)
- Field trips (self-paid)
- Fundraisers
- Community events
- Weekly newsletter with updates and event information (to parent and/or student)
- Access to the Charity Homeschool private Facebook group
- Access to the members-only area of the website
Co-op Class Participation
Due to the cooperative nature of Charity Homeschool, additional requirements apply:
- The designated supervisor must have enough volunteer points to achieve Tier 1 status. The student or designated supervisor must complete an additional 9 volunteer points per semester, for each individual student member (not included in the designated supervisor’s own family membership), to compensate for the absence of a participating parent/legal guardian.
-OR- - Students will be placed on a waitlist to ensure priority is given to students whose families fulfill standard volunteer commitments.
Final placement and expectations will be determined and approved by the Board each semester.
Supervision Requirements
- A designated supervisor must be fully responsible for the student during all activities.
- The designated supervisor may be:
- A family member
- A trusted adult
- Supervisors must:
- Have an active Charity Homeschool membership
- Adhere to all Charity Homeschool Community Standards and Policies
- Complete all required background checks if attending co-op classes
- A medical waiver must be signed delegating responsibility for the student to their designated supervisor.
Guidelines and Expectations
- Participation is contingent on maintaining good standing within the community.
- All policies, procedures, and expectations of Charity Homeschool must be followed.
- The cooperative model must be respected, including equitable contribution to volunteer points.
Membership Fees
Membership fees help cover the cost of:
- Group events
- Insurance
- Background checks
- Website and administrative expenses
Pricing:
- $20 per student, per year
Review and Modification
This policy may be reviewed and updated by the board as needed to protect the mission, unity, and safety of Charity Homeschool.