North Hills Christian Homeschoolers is an organization of Christians in the
North
Hills area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
who are personally committed to the home education of their children.
It was founded in the fall of 1999 as a result of the interest of homeschooling families
desiring a
local support group. NHCH currently serves over 175 homeschooling
families in western Pennyslvania.
In
addition to supporting many ongoing NHCH-sponsored initiatives, the
association provides a forum for members to share their experiences and
resources as well as a large group context to unite smaller more
intimate support groups and to launch member-sponsored activities.
In summary, we exist to:
encourage and support parents in their homeschooling;
introduce members to one another, to facilitate
supportive personal relationships with other Christian homeschooling
families;
collect and disseminate information relevant to
homeschooling in our region;
facilitate activities that enhance parents' and
children's overall educational experience;
pool our individual resources to better serve other
members of NHCH;
unite smaller support groups and complement them
with the resources of a larger affiliate.
Benefits of Membership
$15 discount on HSLDA membership (so we've already earned you
$5!)
Note:
Members can contact leadership for the group discount number.
A membership card which can be used to identify you as a
teacher for discounts at local bookstores, etc.
Email list for
both homeschool-related items and "bulletin board" opportunities
use these to ask questions discuss answers
with
group members
use these also to buy and sell educational
materials
get updates about special opportunities in
the area
(e.g. free admission to RAD Days events)
Directory listing of other member families
includes contact information to
facilitate
forming your own co-ops
Periodically scheduled educational
field
trips
Periodically scheduled large group
social
gatherings, such as the barbecue and ice skating parties
Annual NHCH talent show where
children can
share their gifts in a supportive environment
Group access to performances by PSO,
PBT,
and CLO free or at very discounted rates
Our own Netherfield Ball (Regency Era
formal
ball with a professional "caller")
Periodically scheduled meetings on
homeschooling topics of interest
