Application FormIf you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Our application form is at the bottom of the page.
Statement of Faith
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Jesus Christ was God in human flesh, being fully God and fully man but without sin. Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, suffered a vicarious and atoning death, was bodily resurrected, ascended to the right hand of God the Father, and will return personally in power and glory.
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God desires all members of His body to dwell in unity with each other regardless of race, gender, social, economical, or denominational differences.
Membership Requirements
- To agree with and sign the statement of faith
- Agree to educate your child(ren) in accordance with Georgia Regulations in a loving atmosphere and to diligently strive to develop within them outstanding character qualities as well as upholding excellence in education.
- Not to be involved in any activity that would reflect negatively on WGHSA.
- To uphold and live a Biblical family lifestyle with high moral standards.
- Agree to use the membership roster for home support purposes only. Giving out names and numbers of members without permission is a breach of trust.
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Biblical basis: 2 Cor. 6:14-18, Ps. 34:11, Eph. 6:4, Prov. 22:6, Deut. 11:18-21
Compliance Agreement
About our Attendance Law:
We are admonished in Scripture, both by example and by command, to obey the laws of our country. Romans 13 Let every person be in subjection to the governing authorities; for there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore, he who resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. For it is a minister to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath upon the one who practices evil. Wherefore, it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake. (Romans 13: 1-5 NAS, cf. Deuteronomy 28, Daniel 1, ! Timothy 2:1-3)
In Georgia, God has blessed us at this time with a supportive home schooling law. West Georgia Home School Association supports this law and expects its members to abide by it. If we fail to comply with the law that God has given us, we risk the judgments that he promised to Israel when they doubted the wisdom of His guidance and turned to their own ways. The failure of a few to comply hurts the reputation of our group and home schooling as a whole.
Our state law requires that the monthly attendance report be sent in at the end of each month or within the first week of the following month to the Superintendent of Schools of that county. Failure to file the appropriate monthly attendance report or annual Declaration of Intent will effectively withdraw the student from the home study program. Monetary fines are also included within our law.
Among home schoolers, as in every community, there are those who fear to follow God’s guidance too closely, lest our enemies interpret our obedience as weakness. Some have suggested that we should not comply with the reporting requirements of the attendance law, fearing that the information will be used for harassment or worse. West Georgia Home School Association does not condone or encourage this. If a few home schoolers give school officials the impression that the present law is not working, our opponents (and we DO have them) will have the excuse they are seeking to change the law. There are some influential people who would like to eliminate home schooling altogether. Those who fought for the present law have seen the power of these people and do not wish to repeat the experience soon. So, please, if you have not already done so, file your intent form now and send in your attendance forms regularly and on time.
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Ċ ď West GA HSA, Aug 20, 2011 9:48 PM
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