Home Schooling: Kingdom Ministries

While we are not exclusively a home school a church -- many of our families choose public or private schools -- we do have an umbrella ministry at our church called Kingdom Ministries. Kingdom Ministries is approved by Maryland's Board of Education and provides oversight for home schooled students in grades K-12.

Services Provided:

• Twice-yearly portfolio review in light of Maryland's requirements.
• Maintenance of academic records (grades K-12).
• Assistance in planning a course of study for high school students. High school credits are awarded based on the completion of work and transcripts are provided as needed.
• Liaison to the local county Board of Education.
• Automatic enrollment in Maryland Association of Christian Home Educators (MACHE).

Support, Care, and Fellowship:

• We can help you plan and answer your questions.
• We can help you select curriculum and provide you with information on local home school activities.
• Four times a year, parents come together for an evening of fellowship, relaxation, laughter, prayer, and encouragement through the sharing of an academic topic or project.

Student Recognition:

• Kingdom Ministries hosts an annual dinner and graduation ceremony complete with caps and gowns. A diploma is awarded to each graduate by his or her parents.
• We can help you select curriculum and provide you with information on local home school activities.
• "Achievement Night" is our annual end-of-the-year celebration during which each family can display students' work. Each student has an opportunity to share a talent, and all students are presented with certificates of recognition for the year’s accomplishments.

Interested? Contact Susan Richardson at (301)977-8909 or Janet Geary at (301)414-7497.

Forms For Downloading:

2009-2010 Important Dates
K-8 Student Course of Study Form
High School Program Credit Contract
High School Four-Year Planning Form