Welcome to hbhe.org: Expectations of Heritage Builders Home Educators, Inc.

These expectations are set in place so that we may bring glory to God in all that we do. Our actions affect the facilities that we use, the persons they employ and all those around us. It is important that we show "God's love" in our respect for them. Our actions also reflect upon the home school community as a whole. Let us not be the reason that persons/groups form opinions against home schooling.

Expectations For Parents

1. We require parents to volunteer to coordinate at least one event or activity each year. This is a co-operative group and we need everyone to take part in making the group activities successful.

We expect parents to follow through with their volunteer commitments and to be in attendance at that activity. If you cannot fulfill the obligation that you have made to plan an activity, you are responsible to find a parent to replace you with ample time to do the job properly.

We expect families to attend ALL events for which they register. In the extreme cases of illness or family emergencies, parents are expected to call the event coordinator and cancel their family's RSVP if they cannot attend. Please be aware, however, that HB has a no refund policy.

We expect parents to arrive for activities on time. Plan on arriving fifteen minutes before the activity begins. If you are in charge of the activity, arrive twenty minutes early. As a courtesy to the rest of our group and our hosts, punctuality is extremely important.

We expect parents to come prepared for any costs associated with the activity and/or for meals for their own families.

We expect parents to take responsibility for their children's behavior. We believe that we are a testimony - good or bad - for the Lord Jesus and for the entire home schooling community. Take the time to review the Expectations for Students with your children before field trips and other activities. If children in attendance are disruptive, please excuse yourself from the group to handle the situation.

We expect if you are not attending an activity with your child, that you assign one adult to take charge of your child at all times.

We expect parents to determine if their younger children are able to behave appropriately on certain field trips, which may be geared for older children. If necessary, consider sharing the care of young ones with other members with young children.

We expect all families to help with any necessary clean-up such as stacking chairs, moving tables, taking out trash, sweeping/vacuuming floors.

We expect parents who attend a workshop, field trip or class to turn off or mute cell phones or beepers, and to refrain from talking.

We require parents to escort their elementary-age children into each activity check-in point. Parents must check in their children and leave a phone number in case of emergency.

Expectations For Students

It is important to know that all parents have the authority, and are counted upon, to enforce the "Expectations for Students" stated in this handbook.

We expect students to respect those in authority. Please speak respectfully, listen carefully, and do not interrupt parents or tour guides.

We expect students to respect other home schoolers in our group. No fighting, teasing or causing harm to other students is allowed.

We expect students to respect the personal property of others and the facilities we are using. (No running, climbing, jumping etc.) Only use equipment as it was intended to be used. Put trash in its proper place.

We expect students to dress modestly and appropriately for the activity.

If after browsing the site you still have questions, feel free to contact the membership committee at membership@hbhe.org.
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