WHAT WE DO
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Membership Information
We sincerely want to help walk with you and your family as we journey down the homeschool education road together. The Board is here is assist you and remain open to any and all suggestions.
If you are interested in joining, download and print our Online Application.
Fill out the form and mail it to the address below along with your $40 yearly dues.
With your paid membership, you will receive a newsletter, privileges to CHEF activities such as field trips, a member directory, a discount on membership to HSLDA, a discount on sports session registrations, and a discount to the annual CHEF of Louisiana Convention and Book Fair. (Scroll down to see the benefits of joining CHEF of Lafayette.)
*Mail your application and dues to:
CHEF of Lafayette
P.O. Box 1373
Scott, LA 70583
What you will receive:
Home School support group.
Fellowship with like minded homeschool families.
Functioning website.
Applications and contact numbers all in one place.
Open quarterly board meetings.
Monthly newsletter with inspiring articles, updates and schedule of events.
Monthly field trips.
Discount ice skating during fall and spring.
Discount sport registration.
Annual conference and book fair - through CHEF of Louisiana
Discount to conferences.
Discounted membership to the Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
Annual Graduation Ceremony
Annual Kick-off and End of Year Fellowships
Membership Directory
We are members of CHEF of Louisiana
HOMESCHOOLING FAQ's
If you are new to Home Schooling or just need a refresher to check for any changes to state regulations please be sure to browse through our Getting Started Guide.
The Homeschooling in Louisiana Information Booklet compiled by CHEF of Louisiana is a valuable resource for families interested in Home Schooling.
The Louisiana Dept. of Education is the official website for the Louisiana Department of Education there you can find information on how to register with the state and other important information.
2013 Important Update!!
The Louisiana Department of Education electronic notification.
As of the 2013 school year the Louisiana Department of Education has emplimented an option for online notification for Homeschool and Homestudy options. From the DOE website...
"Families and schools may now use a simple, user-friendly online registration system to submit their nonpublic school registration. This new system will allow a registered nonpublic school to complete their registration online instead of submitting a registration letter.
Once the registered nonpublic completes the online form, they will receive an automatic registration confirmation via e-mail. A similar system will also be available for families wishing to submit a Home Study Application."
The direct links to the online notification are as follows...
Homebased Private School Option -
Home based private schools which receive no local, state, or federal funds must report to the state Department of Education their total attendance as of the thirtieth day of their school term.
La. Rev. Stat.Ann. §17:232(C).
Parents must apply to the Board of Education for approval of the home study program within fifteen days after commencement of the program.
La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §17:236.1(A).
Louisiana Laws
Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes
La. Dept. of Education (state of La. Home Study Applications & Info):
www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/school-choice/guidelines---bese-approved-home-study-program.pdf?sfvrsn=2 - Home Study Guidelines includes paper application.
Home School Legal Defense Association
http://www.youcanhomeschool.org/starthere/info.asp?State=LA
http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/LA/default.asp (notice the Louisiana Resources section.)
Roadmap to Understanding Common Core
Common Core is:
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Based on a "one size fits all" teaching style.
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a Grand Theft of Education.
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Only 1 out of 65 that designed CC was a class room teacher.
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Centered on Civics and Government.
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There is no curriculum. The teacher has to make up his/her own.
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Progressive Education; helps students develop knowledge, attitudes, values, and behaviors. (Theirs, not yours.)
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Teaches that children should learn to fail early and often.
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GED, ITBS, ACT, SAT, etc; tests will be aligned with Common Core.
There is a web-site that really lays out the "Roadmap to Common Core". We highly suggest you go to this site and study it. It is laid out as a "road-map". Move your mouse across the 'map' and click on different points and that point will enlarge and give information and further links as a red flag. The enlarge/decrease button is hidden on the right side in the middle. Move your mouse there and it will appear.
LEARNING CHARACTERISTICS
LEARNING STYLES
HOME SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS
Achievement Test Information
http://www.familylearning.org/testing.html
http://www.homeschools.org/enrolling/achievementTesting.html
(Christian Liberty)
(Summit)
http://www.bjupress.com/services/testing/
(Bob Jones - BJU Press)
(ACT Test website)
Read what the Constitution of the state of La. says about the family, and the role of the parents in raising and educating
their children:
Louisiana Children's Code - Article 101 of Preamble to La. Constitution
Art. 101. Preamble
The people of Louisiana recognize the family as the most fundamental unit of human society; that preserving families is essential to a free society; that the relationship between parent and child is preeminent in establishing and maintaining the well-being of the child; that parents have the responsibility for providing the basic necessities of life as well as love and affection to their children; that parents have the paramount right to raise their children in accordance with their own values and traditions; that parents should make the decisions regarding where and with whom the child shall reside, the educational, moral, ethical, and religious training of the child, the medical, psychiatric, surgical, and preventive health care of the child, and the discipline of the child; that children owe to their parents respect, obedience, and affection; that the role of the state in the family is limited and should only be asserted when there is a serious threat to the family, the parents, or the child; and that extraordinary procedures established by law are meant to be used only when required by necessity and then with due respect for the rights of the parents, the children, and the institution of the family.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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Sharing the Gospel through Youth and Civic Engagement
Physical Education
The 1st and 3rd Friday of each month we set aside the afternoon to enjoy Park Days. Each month we dedicate time to fellowship by joining together and enjoying an afternoon of team sports. Check the monthly Calendar or Newsletter to find out dates, times and locations. Each month we will focusing on a different activity.
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Exciting Educational Fieldtrips
"Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
PLANNING FIELD TRIPS for our group is not just a job for the board members. Any and all families in the group are encouraged to organize and plan a field trip.
When you have a field trip idea please follow this simple process:
1) Print out a Field Trip Form (see link below).
2) Complete the form and mail it to C.H.E.F. of Lafayette (address below) at least 1 month ahead of desired field trip date.
Your form will go before the board for approval. You will then be notified at the earliest convenience as per the status of your request. Feel free to contact a board member if you have any questions.
mail to: C.H.E.F. of Lafayette
P.O. Box 1373
Scott, La. 70583
Please read Code of Conduct for CHEF members:
CHEF of Lafayette is a Christian Hone School Group composed if families. Each family serves as a representative of our Group, the home educating community, and most important, the LORD Jesus Christ. We, the parents, understand that all the officers are volunteers and are volunteering their time, efforts and energies to benefit our children and us. We respect these volunteers as we should be respected when we volunteer. We agree to conduct ourselves in a reasonable manner when participating in all group activities. This includes (but is not limited to) dressing morally appropriate, following instructions, respecting authority, careful treatment of property, polite behavior towards others and no smoking, alcohol, drugs, foul language, or obscene gestures. We understand that failure to comply may result in our being asked to refrain from participation in the field trip or activity.
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Bulletin Board of Extras
[The following notices are posted as a benefit to our homeschool group. CHEF of Lafayette does not, however, endorse any of them.]
Only group members are allowed to submit notices. Please use the Bulletin Board Request Form (click here) to submit notices for posting. Print the form out and mail or email completed form to CHEF of Lafayette.
Each submission will be reviewed by the board for approval before posting. CHEF of Lafayette has the right to deny any submission, if necessary.
For contact info or questions about something you see posted here, please use the contact info given in that particular notice. THANKS!
Christian Homeschool Sports Association of Acadiana
CHSA was formed from a desire to combine Christian character building skills with the best of sporting techniques by using the vehicle of football, basketball, co-ed soccer, and baseball. CHSA coaches and teaches from a character perspective based on Biblical teachings. This organization allows homeschoolers ages 12-18 to participate in a variety of sports.
Christian Homeschool Sports Association of Acadiana
207 Bellot St
Lafayette, La. 70501
Phone: (337) 237-0784
Email: archangels@lusfiber.net
Guitar Lessons
Instructor: Yvonne Reaux (veteran home educator)
Private, individual lessons / In my home / for ages 8 to adult
Very reasonable rates.
Contact: Yvonne Reaux, 212-5939, reaux5@bellsouth.net
Piano Lessons
Instructor: Aubree Gauthreaux
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Graduation Ceremony
Each year CHEF holds a graduation ceremony to honor our graduates. Many of our graduates choose to go on to College to inquire about next years graduation ceremony contact preschef@cox.net
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The following information is copied from www.homeschoolfacts.com
[Important Note: State Graduation requirements are not necessarily the best guideline for homeschoolers to use. They have been included here as a guideline for what a typical public school student would need to complete in order to graduate. A more important guideline may be the College Entrance requirements for where your student would like to attend college. While colleges have differing requirements, there are many colleges that publish requirements for homeschool graduates.]
For a complete listing of the Louisiana State High School Graduation Requirements please go to the following link.
http://www.doe.state.la.us/topics/grad_reqs.html
TOPS Scholarship
brochure (pdf format, fine print) - http://www.osfa.state.la.us/MainSitePDFs/TOPS_OPH_brochure_8-11.pdf
La. Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) website - http://www.osfa.state.la.us/
UL Lafayette TOPS Eligibility info (to keep TOPS): http://studentsuccess.louisiana.edu/TOPS/index.shtml
