Resourcing and Encouraging Parents in Homeschool Education
Membership Requirements
Meet with Director, Gisel Smith (first time members only).
Pay yearly fee online.
Volunteer once a year in a field trip, event or field day.
Parents: Volunteer at least one shift at the book sale.
Students (13+): Volunteer at field day with games and set up.
Actively participate in our Facebook group.
Beta Club
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Our members have the option to join Beta Club with an additional registration fee. Beta Club is an accredited community service program for middle school and high school students.
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MEMBERSHIP & COMMITMENT LEVEL
Parent is paid member of JFBC Homeschool Support Group.
Students have good academic good standing & attend 50% of events.
4th-5th grades are Elementary Beta; 6th-8th grades are Junior Beta; 9th-12th grades are Senior Beta.
Students get one certificate per level; one pin and one certificate per age group. High schoolers get one pin and one certificate for all four years.
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PRICES
$25 each new student
$25 for any returning student who is moving up an age category
$10 for returning students in the same age category.
Money handles incidental fees and charges like cards for soldiers, etc. and pays for cakes and party supplies. Extra money at the end of the year rolls over into the following year and may be used at the next induction ceremony.
Book Sale
For more than 10 years our used curriculum and education resources sale has helped our community buy and sell materials in great condition at great prices. Our sale is run solely by volunteers who are eligible to shop at the pre-sale. The sale is open to the community, not just homeschool families. All are welcome to shop or volunteer.
Resources
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church – Bible study, missions, music and sports
Johnson Ferry Timothy Ministry – A la carte classes for pre-K to 5th grade.
Classical Conversations – Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marietta
(Contact Denna White)
Metro Academics
Great Oak Academy
Intentional Arrows: Michelle Newbold Blog
2019-2020 Calendar
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AUGUST
Open Registration
Not Back-to-School Party
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Field Trip -
SEPTEMBER
Geography Fair USA
Park Day
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Field Trip -
OCTOBER
Park Day
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Field Trip -
NOVEMBER
Park Day
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Field Trip -
DECEMBER
Moms Christmas Brunch
Park Day
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Field Trip
Talent Show & Christmas Party -
JANUARY
Geography Fair Worldwide
Park Day
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Field Trip -
FEBRUARY
Valentine’s Day Party
Park Day
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Field Trip
Teen Pact Classes -
MARCH
Moms Retreat
Park Day
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Atlanta Science Festival Events
Field Trip -
APRIL
Park Day
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Field Trip
Moms End-of-the-Year Dinner -
MAY
Family Field Day
End-of-the-Year Celebration
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Book Sale
Photo Gallery
Testimonials
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I’ve been part of the homeschool support group since 2016, and I am thankful for such a supportive and encouraging group. I love the events we have for families “outside the classroom,” and events celebrating kids’ achievements. One of my favorites is the end-of-year celebration where children receive certificates for completing the school year and take a picture in a cap and gown. The wealth of knowledge and support from the members is invaluable, and it is a relief to know we can ask questions and receive advice from others who are like-minded. Not only do we support each other in educational endeavors, but also in life. The members of the group prayed for my husband who is facing illness, and offered support in tangible ways. The book sale is also one of my favorite events for both volunteering and shopping. The sale is my first stop in searching for curriculum. I cannot imagine trying to homeschool without our group, and I encourage others to be part of it too.
Joy Long
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I joined the homeschool group around 2002 when I had a preschooler. I was investigating homeschooling, and what I found was an encouraging group of women who showed me how to get started and helped me find my way. Our meetings involved sitting in a huge circle sharing things like what others learned about homeschooling, favorite literature curriculum, etc. There was a different topic each week. I took a huge notebook full of notes. Many of these women became my lifelong friends. I go to the beach every year with five women I met from this group, and now we are all getting close to the empty nester stage! These women were role models to me and helped me see that I could do it. This all took place before Classical Conversations and King’s Academy started. Now there are so many options, and I love how our group helps others connect with people doing all kinds of homeschooling methods. I truly treasure and value the years I have spent with the group. Thank you for letting me be part of it.
Michelle Newbold
Contact
The Johnson Ferry Homeschool Support Group is a ministry supported by the Children’s Ministry of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.
For more information, contact:
Lynn Wolford, Lynn.Wolford@jfbc.org
Gisel Smith, jfbchomeschool@gmail.com
Resourcing and Encouraging Parents in Homeschool Education
Membership Requirements
Meet with Director, Gisel Smith (first time members only).
Pay yearly fee online.
Volunteer once a year in a field trip, event or field day.
Parents: Volunteer at least one shift at the book sale.
Students (13+): Volunteer at field day with games and set up.
Actively participate in our Facebook group.
Beta Club
Our members have the option to join Beta Club with an additional registration fee. Beta Club is an accredited community service program for middle school and high school students.
Beta Club Membership
Parent is paid member of JFBC Homeschool Support Group.
Students have good academic standing & attend 50% of events.
4th-5th grades are Elementary Beta; 6th-8th grades are Junior Beta; 9th-12th grades are Senior Beta.
Students get one certificate per level; one pin and one certificate per age group. High schoolers get one pin and one certificate for all four years.
Beta Club Prices
$25 each new student.
$25 for any returning student who is moving up an age category.
$10 for returning students in the same age category.
Money handles incidental fees and charges like cards for soldiers, etc. and pays for cakes and party supplies. Extra money at the end of the year rolls over into the following year and may be used at the next induction ceremony.
Book Sale
For more than 10 years our used curriculum and education resources sale has helped our community buy and sell materials in great condition at great prices. Our sale is run solely by volunteers who are eligible to shop at the pre-sale. The sale is open to the community, not just homeschool families. All are welcome to shop or volunteer.
2019-2020 Calendar
-
AUGUST
Open Registration
Not Back-to-School Party
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Field Trip -
SEPTEMBER
Geography Fair USA
Park Day
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Field Trip -
OCTOBER
Park Day
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Field Trip -
NOVEMBER
Park Day
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Field Trip -
DECEMBER
Moms Christmas Brunch
Park Day
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Field Trip
Talent Show & Christmas Party -
JANUARY
Geography Fair Worldwide
Park Day
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Field Trip -
FEBRUARY
Valentine’s Day Party
Park Day
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Field Trip
Teen Pact Classes -
MARCH
Moms Retreat
Park Day
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Atlanta Science Festival Events
Field Trip -
APRIL
Park Day
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Field Trip
Moms End-of-the-Year Dinner -
MAY
Family Field Day
End-of-the-Year Celebration
Teens & Tweens Meet Up
Book Sale
Photo Gallery
Testimonials
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I joined in 2016. The wealth of knowledge and support from members is invaluable, and it’s a relief to know we can ask questions and receive advice from like-minded moms. Not only do we support each other in education, but also in life. Members prayed for my husband facing illness, and offered tangible support. Also, the book sale is my first stop for curriculum. I can’t imagine homeschooling without this group.
Joy Long
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I joined in 2002 when I had a preschooler. I found encouraging women who helped me get started. Many became my lifelong friends, and now we are all getting close to the empty nester stage! They were my role models and helped me see that I could do it. I love how our group helps others connect with people doing all kinds of homeschooling methods. I treasure and value the years I have spent with this group.
Michelle Newbold