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SJHA is run by homeschooling families with several decades in homeschool experience. Our #1 priority is ensuring our members feel empowered in the health, educational, and developmental decisions of their own children. This includes providing access to any and all resources and tools that would benefit our homeschooling community. For more information on our Administration and Board of Directors, or to find opportunities to be involved, click here!
Frequently Asked Questions
What does membership include?
The SJHA membership ($40/year) includes access to:
- registration for clubs
- registration for events*
- registration for field trips*
- registration for wizarding opportunities*
- registration for meet-ups, and the ability to plan your own meet-ups**
- registration for clubs, and the ability to create your own club
- registration for co-op, additional fees required
- the ability to generate homeschool ID cards
Coming soon for the 2024-25 school year: complimentary parent created transcripts, upgraded ID cards, & parent created diplomas!
*Please note, events, field trips, wizarding opportunities may have additional ticket fees.
**Meet-ups tend to be free, potlock style, or very low cost
How long have you been homeschooling?
Cumulatively, we’ve homeschooled for about four-five decades, with our admin team all having experience actively teaching and managing co-ops.
Why did you start the SJHA?
Although there are many co-ops and homeschool organizations, we felt that there was a gap in the opportunities available for our children. Each of us brought an individual need into the mix, from wanting to have more secular opportunities, to needing more specific activity needs. We decided to bring our heads together and create an organization that provided for the needs of our homeschool community.
Why do I have to pay? Aren’t other options free?
There are many great free options available. However, SJHA has opted to charge a low annual fee to ensure that we are always able to provide as many opportunities as possible to our members. Your membership dues directly offset the cost of maintaining a website and insurance.
What is your stance on…?
Our official stance on every decision is that you, as the parent, are the authority on what is best for your child. We understand that in certain situations you may agree or disagree with activities we host, or opportunities we offer, or they may extend outside your comfort zone. While we are certainly happy to host activities that are within your comfort zone, we also do not ban activities or create regulations outside of your comfort zone. There are opportunities for everyone.
I don’t homeschool, but I would like to participate in…
We understand homeschooling may not be for everyone, you may be a relative of a homeschool family, or a family with young children who intends to homeschool. The SJHA is intended for homeschool families, but we do make exceptions for families who can benefit from and will benefit our community. Please do note that the majority of our offerings are during day time hours.
What makes this association different from existing ones?
There are several things that set us apart from existing associations.
- We don’t require a statement of faith for you to join, which will naturally allow for more diversity in our group.
- Our members host interest-based clubs.
- Many homeschool activities in other associations cater to the younger elementary ages (k-2nd), our goal at SJHA is to provide older kids and teens a thriving homeschool network as well.
- We have an all inclusive opportunities for our homeschool families that go beyond education and children’s socialization.
Are you a school/curriculum?
No, we are not a school or curriculum. We are also not a substitute for homeschooling in New Jersey in concordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25, but rather a source of community and enrichment for your homeschool.