RCHSA offer :

The Rowan County Home School Association (RCHSA) 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. A Christian perspective is always in mind in the determining of group activities and support of both the parents and the children. Our member families will find educational opportunities to enhance their curriculum, information from state and national homeschool agencies, a high moral code of behavior, a well-defined governing body, and numerous opportunities to serve one another. This organization supports and promotes homeschooling as a legitimate alternative to other forms of education and is only limited to the gifts and talents of its active membership. This support broadens as leadership talent is developed, community resources are located, and membership needs are expressed. Psalm 111:10 states “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth forever.” Therefore, we will strive to conduct our business “in the fear of the Lord” and in accordance with the basic tenets of Christian faith: doing all things in love, sharing all joy, speaking and acting in peace, always being honest, and being faithful to our members as unto the Lord.

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Some of what we offer includes

GROUPs

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

Preschool Support & Activity group
Middle school SUPPORT & ACTIVITY GROUP
Elementary SUPPORT & ACTIVITY GROUP
High school SUPPORT & ACTIVITY GROUP
ACTIVITIES

The core of RCHSA is our community of homeschool families. RCHSA members coordinate events and activities throughout the year to support our children’s education and foster life long friendships among our families. Here are just a few of the activities that RCHSA has…  

Monthly support
meetings
VENDOR FAIR
Graduations for High School & Kindergarten
Talent Showcase
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Yearbooks
Art show
Back-to-School Picnic
Field Trips
Used Curriculum Sale
Spelling Bee
Field Day
Park days
Science FAIR
Intergenerational Program at the VA Medical Center
Literary Fair
Student and family portrait day
CONNECTIONS

RCHSA membership provides connections to broader opportunities within our community. Here are just a few…

HOMESCHOOL SPORTS LEAGUES
CO-OP CLASSES
testing
Honor Society
MUSIC LESSONS AND CHORUS
LANGUAGE classes
SCIENCE CLASSES
P.E. classes (YMCA)
Scouts
PROMS AND DANCES
4-h
THEATER
ART CLASSES

Note: The above items are only examples of offerings. It is possible that any of these activities may be reduced, rescheduled or canceled without notice. RCHSA can make no guarantees of availability or fit for use.

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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