SPORTS - MUSIC - THEATER - ARTS

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SPORTS & aTHLETICS

  • GREATER CABARRUS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (GCAA)

    The Greater Cabarrus Athletic Association (GCAA) is a homeschool Christian athletic organization designed to provide the families in and around the Cabarrus County, North Carolina and surrounding areas the opportunity to play on a competitive sport teams. GCAA offers Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Cheer, Cross Country, and Softball.

  • CABARRUS STALLIONS FOOTBALL

    Cabarrus Stallions Football draws students ages 12 to 18 from throughout the greater Charlotte area, including Cabarrus, Rowan, Stanly, Mecklenburg, Union, and Davidson counties.

  • Salisbury Recreation Center

    Salisbury Parks and Recreation maintains 508 acres of beautiful park land, encompassing 29 park properties and parks, a swimming pool and splash pad, a sports complex and a large community park and athletic complex. In addition, the department provides many amenities for public enjoyment, including four recreation facilities, ten tennis courts, seven paved sections (5.2 miles) of the Salisbury Greenway, almost 20 miles of hiking and biking trails and maintains urban trees and gardens throughout the City.

  • Mooresville Recreation Center

    We design activities and programs with a focus on overall health and wellness and to enhance the quality of life for our residents. From art classes, karate, line dancing, and summer camps, to youth and adult athletic leagues, fitness programs, and outdoor fun we have so much to offer. Click the link below to see all current program options available.

MUSIC AND DANCE

  • Salisbury Symphony

    Afterschool Strings- Violin, Viola, and Cello
    $80 per semester plus cost of book and instrument rental. Scholarships are available.
    https://www.salisburysymphony.org/young-musicians

  • Psalmist Workshop

    Guitar, Drums, Voice, Piano, Ukulele, Bass
    https://psalmistworkshop.com/

  • Cross Movement (Dance)

    CrossMovement Dance Ministry exists to glorify God through the creativity of dance by worshipping God for who He is and for His great worth with all of our heart, mind, soul, and body. Dance is one response to God that we may use to express our gratefulness and love. Because we believe that God deserves our utmost, we are committed to instructing and teaching excellent dance technique and creative movement. Our focus is on bringing glory to God!

THEATER ARTS

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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