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On this page we will provide information about enrolling in the POINT program, offering support and enrichment opportunities to homeschooling families in our area.  Scroll down on this page for information on enrolling in the weekly-classes program offered through Four Corners Church.

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Please read the following information about POINT.  If you are interested in enrolling, please click the above link to request application and signature forms to be sent via email.  Thank you.

In 2008-2009 the POINT MINISTRY plans to offer...

 

Meetings and Workshops:

Annual General Homeschool Informational meeting

Annual homeschooling high school workshop

Curriculum Fair and homeschool workshops

Workshop on testing/assessment

Workshop on interpreting test results and directions for submission

Annual Health Fair

Parent support workshops and talks that are homeschool, practical, family, or spiritual in nature

 

Student/Family Programs:

Student presentation programs for fall, Christmas, winter, and spring

Promotion/Graduation Ceremony

Family end-of-year event

Holiday parties for students

Annual Family Theme Banquet

Annual Senior High Dinner

Field trips

 

Other Benefits and Opportunities:

Newsletters

Information via website

Lending Library

Group standardized testing

Discount for HSLDA membership

Affiliations with other organizations and discounted programs

Professionally-taken individual student picture opportunity 

POINT group photos

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP in the POINT PROGRAM are…

 

I.          Eligibility –

            POINT is available to Christian homeschooling families in our area

            POINT is a Christian program; families must be able to sign the statement of faith,

submit a Pastor’s Referral letter, and sign the appropriate agreements

           

II.        Attendance –

            Families will need to attend a specified number of events offered in order to be eligible

for enrollment in subsequent years

            Families are asked to volunteer to work in a specified number of events each year

               *Those families enrolled in the weekly-classes program are exempt from these attendance requirements, as they will be filling separate requirements pertaining to that program.

III.       Fees –

            There will be a one-time enrollment fee of $25 per family for the year.  (Enrollment in the weekly-classes program will cover this fee.)  Costs for optional individual events and programs will be listed separately. 

POINT CALENDAR, 2008*

June**

23        Family Picnic (rescheduled from previous date) - details in newsletter

           

July** 

24        Curriculum Fair/Share – 4:00 – 8:00 pm

        

Aug.**
TBD     Jr./Sr. High Pizza Party

TBD    Family Event


Sep.

1          Labor Day

11        Patriot Day – family event (6:30 pm)

                        Theme and performance opportunity

23        Orientation for Four Corners Co-op

25        Mothers’ Prayer Walk


Oct.

16        POINT Health and Business Fair – 5:00-8:00 pm

27        Windmill Farms Field Trip

TBD     Jr./Sr. High Field Trip


Nov.

7          Fall Program (7:00 pm)

17        Skating

20        Pioneer Spirit Day

27        Thanksgiving


Dec.

5          Student Christimas Presentation Program – 7:00 pm
TBD    Family Christmas Event

TBD    Outreach event

*All dates are tentative at this point, and subject to change; a final calendar will be posted once confirmations have been made.

**Watch the website for details on other homeschool opportunities during the summer, such as Homeschool Soccer, Martial Arts Day Camp, Summer Dance Opportunities, etc.

POINT POLICIES, 2008-2009

This is a list of the policies for enrollment in the POINT program.  You need to understand and support these policies before applying for enrollment.  Please read them carefully and contact us with questions if there is any area in which you need clarification.  Thank you!

1.      Volunteer Assignments – POINT families will have the opportunity to support the program by signing up to assist in the areas of snack contribution and help for special events.  A list of program needs will be posted for the parents to reference when signing up.

2.      Christ-honoring Communication – At POINT we are committed to maintaining an environment that is Christ-honoring.  All concerns or suggestions regarding POINT issues in the classroom, as well as interpersonal issues with leaders or fellow members, are to be handled in a proper manner, and are to be addressed to the appropriate leader.   Christ-honoring communication is a basic biblical principal, and will allow us to avoid creating an opening for dissension in our group.

3.      Website – Please take advantage of the website (www.POINT-homeschool.org).  In addition to several resources and informative pages, there are links on the site that allow you to submit your own messages, articles, or questions.  Our annual calendar of events is posted there as well, and is updated through the course of the year.

4.      Attendance – We ask that the parent(s) in our group attend at least four of our ten events each year in the area of Parent Support.  Events will consist of family functions, student programs, workshops in the areas of education, family, marriage, home, practical skills, and spiritual growth, etc.  These are designed for the benefit of our members, and to further our commitment to the homeschooling effort.  Exceptions to the attendance policy must be handled via a written petition to Leadership.

5.      Home Businesses – Many home businesses are represented within our group members.  While we are very supportive of home businesses as a way of providing income in a setting that allows you to homeschool, we do ask that you do not directly approach anyone during POINT activities or use the POINT directory for the purpose of solicitation.  You may request to have flyers distributed with information or open invitations in regard to your business at our events.  We wish you success in your home business but ask you to pursue this on your own time.

6.      Sales & Fundraisers – Many participate in fundraisers and sales for private organizations. We have a “no-sales” policy at POINT functions.  We will, however, permit sales for POINT fundraisers, as well as church/missions-related programs.  Please contact leadership for pre-approval.

7.      Children’s Behavior – POINT has a very high standard for children’s conduct.  We endeavor to set a Christ-like example to the world around us.  Any children participating in a POINT event must adhere to a high standard of conduct, or be removed from the event.  No insulting talk, negative physical contact, or lack of respect for authority or other persons will be tolerated.

8.      Childcare Policy – POINT will endeavor to offer on-site childcare for babies and toddlers during Parent Support events.  A nominal suggested donation will be established to cover materials and snacks.

9.      Health and Wellness – Attendance at POINT events is prohibited if signs of contagious illness (i.e. fever, vomiting, diarrhea, draining eyes, etc.) have been experienced within the 24 hours previous to meeting time. This restriction applies to both children and adults.

10.  Dress and Conduct Code –There is to be no use of alcohol or tobacco products or profane language while at any POINT event.  Children will conduct themselves in a quiet and orderly fashion, and will treat the facility with great care and respect. Parents are responsible for any damage that their family may cause.  Dress is to be modest -  no obscene or questionable decals or messages on T-shirts, no midriffs showing, and shoes must be worn.  Girls’ shirts or dresses must have straps that are at least two fingerbreadths across, and hems of shorts or skirts must be below fingertips when arms are hanging at sides. Piercing accessories, other than in ears, must be removed while at POINT events, and any tattoos must be covered.  Appearance needs to be modest and respectful in accordance with a conservative public opinion, and fashions that make a “rebellious” statement will not be permitted.  Please contact leadership if you need clarification on this.   

11.  Payment of Fees – The annual enrollment fee will be paid by mail or in person on or before August 1st of each year.  Enrollment fees are non-refundable.  Contact leadership if you have special financial needs, and we will gladly work with you on an individual basis.  Some scholarship funds are available.

12.  Withdrawal – If, after enrolling, you decide to withdraw, please notify us so we can adjust our records. 

13.  Visitor Policy –POINT does not allow “unregistered” visitors to attend POINT events.  Please contact leadership in advance to request to register a visitor for a single event.   

 

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This is for POINT enrollment only.  To enroll in the Four Corners co-op, visit their page on this site.

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WEEKLY CLASSES

A letter providing more details in regard to this coming year has been posted.  Here is a thumbnail sketch of the decisions that have now been made in regard to weekly classes.  We have already shared with you what support efforts POINT will continue to provide to our members.  And now we can communicate that weekly classes will be offered at Four Corners this coming year, although the POINT ministry will not be directly offering them.  They will be conducted as a ministry of Four Corners Church, supported by POINT, and Angie Slifer - a POINT member since its inception ten years ago - will be coordinating this effort, along with the support and assistance of several other key POINT members and leaders.  The program for classes will be in line with what we have had in the past.  The same curriculum, lesson plans, equipment, material, etc., will still be available to be used for the classes.  Many of the same teachers and leaders will be returning this fall.  While there will be some changes (as there have been, to some degree, every year), much will stay the same.  This weekly-classes program will be a true co-op, so while parents may need to pitch in more, the cost will drop significantly.  Enrollment will be held on August 7th, and will – as always – start with previous members first before opening up for new enrollment. 

Remember, even if you have already enrolled in POINT for the upcoming year, there is a separate and additional enrollment process for those wishing to attend the weekly classes program through Four Corners Church.  Naturally, there will be overlap between these two ministries.  For those families wishing to enroll in POINT, but not in weekly classes, you are still welcome to do that if you like, certainly.    There has been an increasing number of families contacting us in regard to this level of enrollment.  We recognize, as seasons change, so do the needs of homeschooling families.  And although this transition was not a quick one, and much prayer, time, research, and counsel was needed throughout this process, we believe God has his finger on the pulse of the homeschool community and is faithfully guiding us to minister to needs.  We are excited about the direction in which God is taking us.  And we’re thankful we have a path that will allow many goals to be accomplished.  And as always, we pray that everything we do will ultimately honor God and bring him glory!

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