For an overview of general homeschooling questions and those related to North Carolina’s homeschooling law, please see the "How To" page on North Carolinians for Home Education’s website.  Another good place to read about homeschooling is found here. 

You may also wish to look at the North Carolina Home Education Law at the Division of Non-Public Education. 

What kind of group is GHE?

GHE is a Christian group. We do ask that you sign a statement of faith to join. We are also a real life group with meetings that you can attend rather than an email only group. 

How do I contact GHE?

For direct contact information for nonmembers, see our “Contact GHE” page. Members will receive a directory that lists all members and board members.

Why should I join any support group?

Not every family will need a support group nor will they all need the same sort of support, but we believe that most families need some kind of support group. There should be a place for the teaching parent to be able to talk with other parents about struggles in teaching or choosing materials or other issues as they arise. There should be a place where homeschool children can meet with other children who are homeschooled. And some families may desire outside resources and classes to make up for deficit areas of their own teaching. 

If you aren't sure you need to join a support group or think you can get all the support and information you need off an email group, we encourage you to read What Do You Do When the Internet Fails? This great article originally ran in the NCHE's newsletter in the March/April 2006 issue.

Why should I join a live group when I could simply participate in an email or other web based group?

Sometimes email and other web based communications don’t adequately serve someone. Either information is lost or not communicated due to a lack of other visual or auditory clues in speech or the physical contact is lost. (Although, “hugs” are often sent by email, would you like to be a spouse or child who only got email hugs?) Because of this we urge you to find a group where you can make connections with others in person.

Why should I join GHE?

GHE provides a lot of support for your family and your school. Below is a list of what GHE offers in a year. Beyond the list, GHE gives you a group of families that you can get to know and share your homeschool voyage with for both the fun times and the times when you need support. One of our most important events each month is the Mom’s Night Out or In. These offer an opportunity for you to fellowship with other homeschool mom’s and share your concerns and problems.

Adherence to Biblical Standards
Ability to test with GHE for CAT testing at a group rate
Art and Crafts Activities
Art and Literature Fair
E-mail updates
Family Christmas Party
Family Prayer Breakfast
Field Trips
Group Community Outreach
Graduation for seniors
Ice Cream Social
Kick Off Informational Meeting
Kick Off Party
Mentoring, Support, and Encouragement
Middle and High School Group Activities
Monthly Newsletter
Promotion Night for all grades
Red Cross Youth Club
Monthly mom’s night out
Website: http://www.greensborohomeeducators.com/

Are there events held in my area of town?

Most events are scheduled by GHE members and are held around Greensboro. We strive to make sure there is a balance of locations for events. We also encourage members who want an event in their area of town to work with their subgroup leaders to schedule one.

Are there events that my family will be interested in?

Individual members schedule field trips and other events. We encourage members to schedule field trips and events that their family is interested in so that they can share their interests and meet others who share them.

How can I make contact with other GHE members?

GHE has a directory which list members. It includes information such as age of children and curriculum used. From it you could easily create a list of other members with similar aged children or using similar materials.

Can GHE help me meet my state required standardized test?

Yes, each year GHE has a group testing date. To participate you will need to sign up in advance and plan to volunteer to help with the testing.

What if I can’t test with GHE?

You have many other options. First, go to the DNPE’s web page which lists sources for standardized tests.
There is also a local source for the Woodcock Johnson test not listed at the DNPE’s website: http://www.aplustutor.us/pages/testinfo.htm

Where can I buy homeschool materials in the Guilford County area?

Check on our homeschooling resources page found here.

What about sports for homeschool children?

There are many opportunities in Guilford County. There is a homeschool basketball team that competes with other teams statewide. There is also a homeschool football league (http://www.homeschoolfootballleague.com/).
Many homeschoolers also organize their own sports activities by participating at local gyms or on teams from the “Y” or the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department.

What kinds of classes are available to homeschoolers in Guilford County?

See our classes for homeschoolers page here.

What kinds of support groups are available in Guilford County?

Well, of course there is us. We have around 150 families who are members. To learn more about us and our activities go to our “About GHE” page.

However, GHE may not be the right group for you or you may wish to join more than one group. To see others in the area, go to our support group page here.

We urge you to join at least one group that offers regular face to face meetings for both you and your children and that you attend those meetings. Email and web support are not enough in times of crises or doubt.

How do I decide what support group to join?

This is a personal decision and may include several factors. We suggest you think about each of these factors before reviewing support groups and then investigate each group as much as you can before joining. If cost is not an issue, you could join a couple of groups so that you can sample what kind of group they are. Try to go to a variety of events and meet people.

A list of possible factors to consider are:
Religion
Parenting style
Homeschooling style
Membership Requirements
Location of events
Friendliness of the group
Size of the group
Type of group events and services

 

What are some fun and educational things to do in the Greensboro area?

Please see our activities sub page here.