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Home Schooling Program
THE H.O.M.E. PROGRAM AT ARLINGTONFor over ten years, Arlington Baptist School has extended its ministry to include home schooling families who are seeking to train their children in the wisdom of God. H.O.M.E. (Home Oversight Ministry in Education) is an umbrella program offering assistance and encouragement by experienced home schooling parents. Begun in 1994, H.O.M.E. now supports over 40 families who are active in local Bible-believing churches.
H.O.M.E. ASSISTS FAMILIES BY PROVIDING:
 | Academic oversight (conferences usually twice a year) |
| Assistance with curriculum choices |
| Standardized testing and a written evaluation each year |
| High school diploma presented in a traditional graduation ceremony (when ABS requirements are met; there is no need to get a GED!) |
| Transcripts for college |
| Membership in MACHE (MD. Association of Christian Home Educators) |
| Discounts to HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense), an Annapolis trip, curriculum fair… |
| Competitions in many areas such as: art, speech, Bible teaching/preaching, sword drills, Bible quiz team, spelling bee, history & science projects, vocal & instrumental music... (Participate or just observe!) |
| An understanding shoulder to lean on |
H.O.M.E. OPTIONS
| Academic classes (grades 7 and up) |
| Team sports for middle and high schoolers (soccer, volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, softball & baseball) |
| Bands (one for beginners and another for experienced players) |
| Choirs |
| Art & P.E. classes |
| School pictures (individual & group) |
| College fair |
| College trip to visit Christian schools |
| PSAT testing |
| Traditional graduation |
| Senior portraits |
| Senior trip to THE WILDS Christian Camp in NC |
H.O.M.E. REQUIREMENTS
Our goal is to assist families but not to be intrusive. We require book reports from younger students and research papers and final exams from high school students. Parents will maintain daily lesson plans and weekly grades. The fee for a non-diploma seeking family is $250/year. Families with high school students pay $300/year for the diploma program. (non-refundable) There are additional charges for options listed above.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT H.O.M.E.:
Call 410-655-9300 ext. 138 or email eallen@arlingtonbaptist.org. We would be glad to send you a brochure designed to help you learn more about whether this educational alternative may be right for your family. If you are up to the challenge, call to set up an appointment to meet with our director, Mrs. Eileen Allen. We expect to be taking new families until mid-August. Sorry, we cannot accommodate late registrants.
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