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Welcome to Rowan County Home School Association (RCHSA).  We are a Christ-centered homeschool support group dedicated to promoting and encouraging homeschooling families in the Rowan County, NC area.  Our group is member based, member run, and member led.  We all work together to support one another in our homeschooling journeys.  RCHSA offers our members the opportunity to participate in academic programs and social activities that strengthen and promote traditional family values.  We believe that education is a God-given right and the responsibility of parents. yutuytutut

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all about

our history

Rowan County Home School Association was organized with a strong list of by-laws, a structured Board of Officers that is voted on annually (offices are on a staggered, bi-annual rotation), Group Leaders for each age group, and volunteer job positions for all members.  It is a membership requirement for each member to contribute to the group by completing a job each year after their first year of homeschooling.  Truly, we are all busy homeschoolers and our group only functions well when we all come together to share the workload. 

What We Offer

Here are just a few of the many benefits of becoming an RCHSA member…

MONTHLY SUPPORT MEETINGS

RCHSA offers monthly support meetings which provide an opportunity for families to learn and grow together.  The support meetings address a variety of topics to help meet the needs of our members.  These meetings also offer the opportunity for mentorship between families, social time for parents and children, and time for questions and guidance.  They are regularly attended by both veteran homeschoolers and those new to it all.

gROUP lEADERS

Group Leaders within Rowan County Homeschool Association work diligently all year to provide monthly enrichment opportunities tailored for each age group (Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School). These opportunities include monthly field trips, park days, holiday parties, and more.​

cOMMUNITY

Our group is excellent about caring for each other. Members who take the time to get involved form lasting friendships, for parents and their children. Our members have a history of coming together to support each other in every way. We’ve been there with meals for a family during illness/crisis, shared curriculum and resources, advice and encouragement, carpooling, exchanging of teaching duties, and more. We truly are all in this together.

cONNECTIONS

RCHSA membership provides connections to broader opportunities within our community. Examples include library programs, spelling bees, 4-H clubs, science classes, music lessons, art classes, National Honor Society, sports leagues, chorus, band, theater, testing, tutoring, co-ops, field days, newsletter and more!

If you are interested in learning more, please read through our By-Laws and Frequently Asked Questions.  If you are interested in joining, please follow the link to our application page.  Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

our

vision and mission

As a Christ-centered homeschool support group, we offer our members the opportunity to participate in academic programs and social activities that strengthen and promote traditional family values. Education is a God-given right and the responsibility of parents.

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Executives

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Dennis W.
President
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Gina Blandino
Vice President

our Mission

The Rowan County Home School Association is a Christ-centered homeschool support group. We offer our members the opportunity to participate in academic programs and social activities that strengthen and promote traditional family values. Education is a God-given right and the responsibility of parents.

STARTING HOMESCHOOLING

Deciding to homeschool doesn’t have to be overwhelming. RCHSA is here to help you in this journey from start to graduation. There are steps you must take to legally start your homeschool before joining RCHSA. Click the read more button to learn how to get started from the “North Carolinians for Home Education” (NCHE) website. Once you have started your official homeschool, joining RCHSA may be your next logical step to get all the support you need from local families.

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STATISTICS

Homeschooling in America continues to grow. As of March 2020 there are about 2.5 million homeschool students in grades K-12 in the United States (or 3% to 4% of school-age children). The homeschool population is continuing to grow at an estimated 2% to 8% per annum over the past few years. North Carolina is growing at an even greater rate of about 15% per year.

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THE LAW

Is Homeschooling legal in North Carolina? The short answer is YES.

North Carolina law defines a “homeschool” as “a nonpublic school consisting of the children of not more than two families or households, where the parents or legal guardians or members of either household determine the scope and sequence of academic instruction, provide academic instruction, and determine additional sources of academic instruction.” (NC Bill 189).

WHAT WE OFFER

Our members will find support for social and educational opportunities which will enhance their curriculum and homeschooling experience.

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WHO IS RCHSA

The Rowan County Home School Association (RCHSA) is a Christ-centered homeschool support group serving Rowan County North Carolina and surrounding areas. We offer our members the opportunity to participate in academic programs and social activities that strengthen and promote traditional family values.

WHAT IS HOMESCHOOLING

Homeschooling is a form of education in which parents teach their children at home instead of sending them to a traditional public or private school. Families choose to homeschool for a variety of reasons, including special needs of children, dissatisfaction with the educational options available, different religious or educational philosophies, and the belief that children are not progressing within the traditional school structure.

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