Come join us for Fall Class Registration this coming Tuesday, June 14 from 10-2 at CBC. Check out the Registration page for details and the Connect page for location. See you there!

Hello Families ~ Registration for summer classes has begun and space is limited!  

Why is HSFM offering a few free summer classes?  

• As a service to homeschool families, HSFM is offering a limited number of summer classes free of charge.  With the recent rise in homeschooling, many Christian homeschool families have not heard about HSFM and are unaware that HSFM is a 501c3 non-profit organization (since 2003).  Classes offered during the school year are priced under-budget to keep costs affordable for families.  Donations to the ministry are tax-deductible and help to minimize price increases from year to year.  Summer classes being offered free of charge serve as an outreach to bless families and create awareness about the classes and services HSFM provides during the academic school year for Christian homeschool families.

To enroll contact HSFM and request a registration form. 

​Class run from June 28 – July 26:  Tuesdays &/or Thursdays
See each course description for specific days/times. 

G7-12 ~ INTRO TO COMPUTER SCIENCE & PROGRAMING WITH PYTHON
Mr. Ken Blankshain
Material Fee: families contribute $5 for materials (usb drive, misc.)
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 12:40-2:10

G4-12 ART
Ms. Jana Corrigan
Material Fee: families contribute $5 per class for materials ($20 max)
TUESDAYS 12:40-2:00 (June 28, July 5, 19, 26; no class July 12)

GK-6 ~ PHONICS & LANGUAGE ARTS DEVELOPMENT
Mrs. Lesie Blankshain
Material Fee:  families contribute $5 fee for printed material & class supplies
TUESDAYS 40-minutes Sessions: 12:40-1:20;  1:30-2:10;  2:20-3:00
THURSDAYS 12:40-2:10 as needed

G4-12 ~ AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Mrs. Lesie Blankshain
Material Fee:  families contribute possible $0-5 for printed resources; optional book order $10-15
TBD - TUESDAY or THURSDAY, 50 minutes - Timing will be determined based on the Tues/Thurs hours of the other classes.

GK-6 ~ READ ALOUDS
Mrs. Lesie Blankshain
Material Fee:  none
TBD - TUESDAY or THURSDAY, 40 minutes - Timing will be determined based on the Tues/Thurs hours of the other classes.  Chapter books will be selected based on the ages of children enrolling.

As a service, HSFM selectively shares relevant information that may be beneficial to home school families, but does NOT accept responsibility for researching each option or endorsing the individuals, groups, or businesses listed.

CHEA ~ LOCAL 1-DAY CONVENTION June 10 ~ Whether you are a seasoned home school family or new to homeschooling, you might want to check out this 1 day opportunity to hear inspirational speakers and visit the curriculum exhibit hall.  It is free for CHEA members and only $10 for non-members.
"The Christian Home Educators Association (CHEA) of California is a non-profit ministry established in 1982 to provide information, support, and training to the home education community throughout the state. We define home education as parent-directed, home-based, privately-funded education." 

• https://www.cheaofca.org/ 
• https://www.cheaofca.org/events/keys-homeschooling-curriculum-irvine/

TESTING, BJU PRESS - CHEA (Christian Home Educators Association) is partnering with Family Protection Ministries, National Home Education Research, and BJU Press to conduct California specific homeschool research.  The CHEA administrators have reached out to HSFM because they need large amounts of data, and are looking for homeschool families to test this year through BJU.  By testing with BJU (all personal data is confidential), we can help these organizations compile statistical information to help defend private homeschooling with our California legislators if and when homeschooling's effectiveness becomes an issue and lawmakers attempt to pass legislation that regulates and controls our freedoms to homeschool privately.  They need students to participate in testing before the end of July 2021.  

• http://www.cheaofca.org/testing/

For more information, you can reference these websites.  Also, remember to keep our legislators in your prayers as well as the homeschool advocates and attorneys who serve through these ministries.

• https://fpmca.org/  
• https://www.nheri.org/
• https://www.bju.edu/