Dekalb Christian Home Educators

 

How Do I Become A Member?

2025-2026 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
























Welcome to the DCHE community. We are a cooperative of parents who work together to provide Christ-led, nurturing, low-cost, and creative academic and extracurricular opportunities.
We offer homeschool enrichment in the form of classes, club/ team meetings, and workshops.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE ACCESS TO:
Academic and Enrichment Classes
Academic Fairs: Spelling Bee, Kidpreneur Fair, Social Studies Fair, Science Fair
Competitive Teams: Bible Quiz Bowl, First Lego League, Mock Trial, Reading Bowl, Science Olympiad
Parent Support Group Meetings
Parent Book Club
Mom's Night Out
Group Field Trips
Special Events: Grandparents Day, Community Christmas Dinner, Night of the Arts
Graduation Ceremony for Elementary & Middle School Students

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP (Paid Online in Step #2 Below):
Registration Fees:
April 7th – May 7th: $75
May 8th – July 8th: $100
July 9th – December: $125

Important Note:

The registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE (*Please refer to the "Legal Liability" waiver on the registration for membership).

TO JOIN DCHE, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
2. COMPLETE THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
3. REGISTER YOUR CHILD(REN) FORCLASSES AND/OR FIELD TRIPS AND PAY THE MEMBERSHIP and CLASS REGISTRATION FEES (Class Registration fees and the Membership)
4. SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER (if your children attend Monday or Wednesday activities).
5. AGREE with this statement "I understand that volunteerism is mandatory to maintain membership."
6. REQUEST to Join DCHE GroupMe

QUESTIONS ABOUT MEMBERSHIP? 

  • Review FAQs
  • Contact our New Members Coordinator - Coretta Ponder @ corettaponder@gmail.com

Class Enrollment Process:


  1. Each family must have a primary parent account. To register, use the Register link in the upper right corner of the website.
  1. Fill in your information to create a new account. You may use any username and password that is easy for you to remember. Upon submitting your form, you will receive an authentication email to verify your account with Dekalb Christian Home Educators.
  1. Once you have verified your account, you may add your student(s) to the account. To do this, click on "My Account" (upper right corner of website); this will take you to your User Profile, where you can edit your contact or other information. Click on "My Students," then "Add A Student," and add your student(s) to the system.
  1. Browse the available courses, and for each course you wish to enroll in, click the Enroll button to add a registration for this course to your shopping cart.
  1. As you check out, the system will ask you which of your students is enrolling in each course.
  1. You will be directed to a PayPal page to pay the registration fee. You do not need a PayPal account — PayPal will process a debit card, a credit card, or a PayPal payment.


    		  

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    2025-2026 CO-OP CALENDAR

    August 6, 2025: Open House

    August 8, 2025: Kickoff 

    August 20, 2025: First Day of Wednesday Classes

    August 22, 2025: First Day of Friday Classes


    October 15 & 17: Fall Break


    November 21: Kidpreneur, Grandparents Day

    November 24 - 28: Thanksgiving Break


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