Below are some frequently asked questions about CHEC and home schooling in the state of Ohio.
Membership
You have to be an independent homeschooler that agrees to our statement of faith. We accept members with kids from pre-school through 12th grade. For CHEC members whose last child is graduated, we have a special membership that allows them to stay connected with our homeschool community.
Yes. We require all of our members to sign our statement of faith before their application is approved.
Yes. You will need to renew your registration and dues at the beginning of every school year. Typically the renewal date is in August.
A yearly membership costs $15 per family if paid before September 30th. If it is after the deadline, the dues will be $20.
Yes. We have all new and returning members fill out the application every year.
Yes. Depending on the support group you joined, you will either receive a physical card through the mail or a digital copy through email.
No. However, CHEC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and donations to the organization are tax deductible.
Yes! We participate in box tops for education and Kroger community rewards. If you want more information, email [email protected].
Home Schooling
1. There is a deadline to submit notification paperwork:
Within five calendar days after commencing home education, moving into a new school district, or withdrawing from a public or nonpublic school, and by the thirtieth day of August each year thereafter, the parent or guardian of a child receiving a home education shall transmit a notice to the superintendent of the child’s school district of residence. The child’s exemption under this section is effective immediately upon receipt of notice.
2. There is no longer a requirement to provide an academic assessment.
3. There is no longer a requirement to send a packet of materials. Only a notification for is required.
To see the code, click here.
For detailed information, please visit the HSLDA website.
Independently home educating means that the parents are primarily responsible for directing and providing the education of their child. The parent submits a notification letter to the local district for children over age six and the children are exempt from compulsory attendance by the school district. Although a valid option, online public education does not meet these criteria. Families with pre‐school children exploring home education may join the group.