Please read these two documents before completing the SCHEF application. By completing and submitting the SCHEF application, you are agreeing to these documents in their entirety. 
SCHEF Constitution and ByLaws Revised 2019
SCHEF Operating Policies

    SCHEF  

    MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

    Parents or Guardians please complete all information as thoroughly as possible.

    Email is our primary way of keeping you informed of SCHEF information.
    Please complete the following for each of your children that you will be homeschooling: Name, DOB / Age Grade, and  Curriculum Used.
    Louisiana residents, which plan will you be using to home educate your children?
    Are you a member of the Home School Legal Defense Association/HSLDA?
    If not, are you interested in learning more about HSLDA?
    SCHEF is an all volunteer organization. Without help from all SCHEF families, SCHEF is unable to thrive. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” I Peter 4:10
    TERMS OF SERVICE
    My Responsibility to Register and pay:  I understand that it’s fully my responsibility to register and Pay (if applicable) for any event or activity that I want to be a part of.  I will not be automatically registered for field trips, graduation, or any other SCHEF event or activity.
    Photography Release:  I consent to photographs and videos of our family to be used in newsletters & advertisements to help promote SCHEF and SCHEF events & activities.
    Intent To Homeschool:  I will abide by the State of Louisiana's definition of homeschooling by sending a letter to the registrar as a Nonpublic School (Not Seeking State Approval) in accordance with R.S. 17:232 (C) and (D) or by applying for the BESE Approved Home Study Program. [Exceptions: Children under 7 are not required to register as Nonpublic School (Not Seeking State Approval) or Approved Home Study students.]
    ​1. We understand that if we choose to enroll our student in LA Connection Academy or a similar K-12 tuition/free online public school at home that we are not eligible to join SCHEF.
    2. By accepting the Terms and Conditions we confirm we have read and fully agree with SCHEF membership requirements: SCHEF Constitution and By-Laws including but not limited to the Statement of Faith and Commitment to Peacekeeping. If our agreement changes at any point in the future, we understand it is our responsibility to inform SCHEF and resign our membership. 
    3. By accepting the Terms and Conditions we confirm we have read and fully agree with SCHEF membership requirements: SCHEF OPERATING POLICIES including but not limited to the Code of Conduct and Dress Code. If our agreement changes at any point in the future, we understand it is our responsibility to inform SCHEF and resign our membership. 
    Annual dues = $50.00 for the whole year / $25 for 1/2 a year (January to April)
    (Dues will be used to cover insurance costs as well as provide a working budget for activities)
    Please make checks payable to SCHEF. Mail to SCHEF at the address below. 
    P.O. Box 2701
    Slidell, LA 70459
    **Applications are not considered official without payment of dues AND the notarized liability form located below**
    *NO EXCEPTIONS!!*

    Applications for membership are subject to approval by Slidell Christian Home Educators Fellowship.
    ​Please click SUBMIT button below to submit your application. You can pay your membership dues on the page that pops up after you hit submit.
A board member will review your application as quickly as possible. You will then be added to our SCHEF email list from schefpresident@gmail.com: Please Check Your Email Inbox and Add schefpresident@gmail.com As A Contact So You Know All the Times, Events, Dates, Etc. We are so glad to have you in SCHEF this year!

 If you choose not to complete the SCHEF membership application online, you can download the form with the button below and Submit by Mail. Applications for membership are subject to approval by Slidell Christian Home Educators Fellowship.

Liability form must be filled out and notarized before membership is official.  

Liability Form
SCHEF membership application