Supplemental Questions for the 2024–2025 School Year "*" indicates required fields Step 1 of 2 50% Parent/Guardian Name* First Last Parent/Guardian Email*Email address for details about application status. Phone*Please provide the best number at which we can reach you.General InformationHow did you hear about us?*Why Bluebonnet?*With so many homeschooling programs and options to choose from, what do you find appealing about Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative (BHSC)? Check all that apply. Parent/guardian choice and flexibility for families Expectation of active parent/guardian involvement through volunteer days on site and through reading and discussion groups Manageable student workload for school-life balance Professional standards for communication, program quality, and student protection Emphasis on collaborative, open communication in and out of the classroom Parents, teachers, and students growing together as fellow learners Ecumenical community of Trinitarian Christians Philosophy of education—emphasis on freedom, dignity, wonder, knowledge, and love in pursuit of the Good, the True, and the Beautiful Liberal arts curriculum influenced by Charlotte Mason/C. S. Lewis/Dorothy Sayers/Jacques Maritain Select AllCharlotte Mason*Which of the following best represents your level of experience with Charlotte Mason and her approach to education? I have read one or more of Charlotte Mason’s books in her six-volume series on education. I have heard or read about Charlotte Mason and her ideas. I don’t know much about Charlotte Mason or her educational philosophy, but I’m eager to learn! Parent/Guardian Commitment*If admitted to BHSC, I understand that I, as a parent/guardian, will be expected to participate actively on-site up to 16 hours per semester, to read selected passages with the BHSC parent/guardian community over the course of the year, and to attend 3 to 5 parent/guardian meetings during the year. Check the box to acknowledge and agreeVolunteer Commitment*In order to serve as a volunteer working with children on-site, I understand and agree that I will be required to participate in child protection training seminars and that a background check will be conducted. Check the box to acknowledge and agreeStatement of Faith*I and my children believe and affirm the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed in its entirety (with or without the filioque—”and the son”): I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible; And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only-begotten, Begotten of the Father before all worlds, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, Begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father, by Whom all things were made: Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried; And the third day He arose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, Whose Kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, and Giver of Life, Who proceeds from the Father [and the Son], Who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, Who spoke by the Prophets. And I believe in one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins. I look for the Resurrection of the dead and the Life of the world to come. Amen. Check the box to acknowledge and agreeStatement of Principles*I understand that BHSC adheres to and upholds biblical teaching on both doctrine and Christian behavior and looks to major branches of Christianity in interpreting the Bible’s teachings. Generally, BHSC adheres to Christian teachings in areas where the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA, the Southern Baptist Convention, the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), and the Anglican Church in North America agree with each other in interpreting and applying God’s word and revelation. I agree to uphold these principles as a member of the BHSC community. Check the box to acknowledge and agree. Student and Educational BackgroundConflict Resolution and Learning NeedsBluebonnet strives to create a welcoming environment that accommodates the needs of many kinds of students. Mutual respect and empathy form our basis for conflict resolution. When we meet with your family during the interview process, we will ask you if there are specific challenges your family has faced in that regard or special learning needs your child has. If you would like to provide us with information prior to your in-person interview, please use the box below.Educational Background*Did your student(s) attend any educational classes, programs, co-ops, or schools within the last three years? Yes No List all educational programs attended over the last three school years. (Required.)Most Recent Educational Program*Please provide the name of the most recent school or educational program in which your student(s) were enrolled.Name of Student(s) Attending*Please provide the name of the student(s) who attended this educational program.Dates of Attendance*Contact Person*Please provide the name of the administrator or head of the educational program. First Last Contact Email*Please provide the email address of the administrator or head of the educational program. Contact Phone*Please provide the phone number of the administrator or head of the educational program.Second Educational ProgramIf applicable, please provide the name of the second most recent school or educational program in which your student(s) were enrolled. If not applicable, please leave blank.Name of Student(s) Attending*Please provide the name of the student(s) who attended this educational program.Dates of Attendance*Contact Person*Please provide the name of the administrator or head of the educational program. First Last Contact Email*Please provide the email address of the administrator or head of the educational program. Contact Phone*Please provide the phone number of the administrator or head of the educational program.Third Educational ProgramIf applicable, please provide the name of the third most recent school or educational program in which your student(s) were enrolled. If not applicable, please leave blank.Name of Student(s) Attending*Please provide the name of the student(s) who attended this educational program.Dates of Attendance*Contact Person*Please provide the name of the administrator or head of the educational program. First Last Contact Email*Please provide the email address of the administrator or head of the educational program. Contact Phone*Please provide the phone number of the administrator or head of the educational program.ConsentI give permission for Bluebonnet to reach out to any previously attended educational programs to obtain recommendations; I waive any right to access the completed recommendation form. I grant permission.Disciplinary History*Has your student ever been suspended or expelled from any educational program? No Yes Please explain*Signature*I hereby certify that the statements, data, and information contained herein are true and complete and based on facts to the best of my knowledge.CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ
