Desert Hills Christian Homeschoolers

*** Members Resource Packet ***

Thinking about homeschooling and/or joining a support group but still not sure? It's worth becoming a DHCH member just so you can get our valuable resource packet! This exclusive booklet contains all the information you need to know in order to make your decision and get started homeschooling. Best of all, it's free!

CONTENTS (All are one page each except where noted.)

  • Welcome Letter for New Members
  • Introduction to Desert Hills Christian Homeschoolers
  • By-Laws & Statement of Faith (3 pp.)
  • Mission Statement
  • DHCH History (our group was founded in 1986)
  • Yahoo Group Info
  • Article: How to Get the Most Out of Your Support Group Membership (2 pp.)
  • Boxtops and Labels for Education
  • Homeschool Lending Library
  • Article: Arizona’s Home School Roots
  • Arizona Home School Statistics
  • Summary of Arizona’s Home School Law
  • Copy of Arizona Revised Statutes containing the text of the Homeschool Law
  • Definition of a Homeschooler
  • Article: Homeschooling vs. Public School at Home (2 pp.)
  • Standardized Testing Info
  • Article: Taking Children Out of Public or Private School
  • The Social Worker at Your Door: 10 Helpful Hints (2 pp.)
  • Home School Legal Defense Association information
  • Homeschool Methods & Curriculum Options (3 pp.)
  • Article: Learning Styles
  • Article: Homeschooling Special Needs (2 pp.)
  • Article: Homeschooling Preschoolers (2 pp.)
  • Article: Homeschool Organization
  • The Costs - and Rewards! - of Homeschooling
  • Frugal Homeschooling (2 pp.)
  • Money-Saving Tips for Homeschoolers (2 pp.)
  • Reasons to Homeschool (2 pp.)
  • Bible Verses related to education (2 pp.)
  • Educational Quotations
  • Homeschool Quotations
  • Homeschool Book List
  • Recommended Homeschool Websites
  • List of Famous Homeschoolers (4 pp.)
  • Homeschool Progress Checklist
  • Basic Homeschool Supply List
  • General Course of Study Outline
  • Scope & Sequence Resources
  • High School Course Recommendations
  • High School Transition Planning & Graduation
  • Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool
  • Arizona Families for Home Education membership application
  • Sample Planning Calendar
  • Course of Study Worksheet
  • Curriculum Worksheet
  • High School Planning Chart
  • High School Planning Worksheet
  • Field Trip Worksheet
  • The Old Schoolhouse “Simple Recipes for Successful Homeschooling”
  • Membership Card

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