25-26 Agape Christian Academy New Member Application

Message from the Director,

Thank you for your interest in the Agape Christian Academy. This form includes all materials for admission to the program. Please read through the Agape Christian Academy Information Sheet to understand what services we do and do not supply to members of the homeschool umbrella. Maryland state law requires a pre-enrollment conference, which is an individual meeting for you with the director, Myneko Broadhurst. Please note that this umbrella functions digitally and if chosen required peer to peer reviews. You will receive a digital family folder at the Gmail address you provide that will hold all of your family's information. The umbrella will aslo provide many updates on information about homeschooling requirements for the state of Maryland. The folder will contain all of the umbrella documents you need to homeschool. We will review each form and give instructions on how to use them. If you choose a reviewer, you will be assigned a person to meet with and discuss curriculum plans for the upcoming year. We also have a counselor for our graduating families for an additional fee. All paperwork should be ready with signatures at that meeting.

In His service,

Myneko Broadhurst, Director

director@agapeacademymd.com

301-246-0371

Agape Christian Academy

Home School Umbrella Information Sheet

Agape Christian Academy exists to help parents meet their God-given responsibilities to teach their children "when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." (Deut. 6:7)

Agape Christian Academy is recognized by the state of Maryland to serve as an Umbrella to oversee the home teaching for Christian families living in the community. The Umbrella offers support to families with children in K-12 including High School transcripts and diplomas.  You must provide “regular, thorough instruction during the school year in the studies usually taught in the public schools to children of the same age.” If you still need curriculum recommendations, please don’t hesitate to ask.

The purpose of the Umbrella is to equip parents with some of the tools they will need to teach their own children. Parents choose the curriculum and methods to best meet the needs of each child. The Umbrella provides guidance for planning the school year and twice a year evaluation of the students' work.

Annual Portfolio Planning

Junior/Graduating Senior College Counseling Services

Mid-Year & Annual Portfolio review

High School Diplomas

Official Transcripts

Homeschool Information Updates

Annual Used Curriculum Fair Sponsor

Seminars on Homeschooling

Graduation and Prom Activities

Annual Verification with the Homeschool Office of your county is completed by the Umbrella Director on your behalf. You do not need to contact your county every year.

The Studies usually taught in Maryland are:
Grades K-5: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health, PE
Grades 6-8: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, PE, Fine Arts
Grades 9-12: 21 credits.

    "It is our task to faithfully teach our children the ways of God. It is the Holy Spirit's task to work through the Word of God to change their hearts. What your children need is spiritual nurturing." -Tedd Tripp, Shepherding a Child's Heart

    "We see this as our first and greatest educational goal: to provide good homes; homes where the children are not "burned out" by classroom pressures; homes where warm, responsive, consistent care guarantee the most efficient education." -Raymond Moore, Home Grown Kids

    "Jesus is Lord of all life! Study to be in a living relationship with Him, and you grow in a firm understanding of all that is around us. Let us take our childrens’ hands and be their companions in this walk of faith and life." -Susan Schaeffer Macaulay, For the Children's Sake

Agape Christian Academy HomeSchool Umbrella 2025-2026 Membership Application

By August 15th: Complete this form and make a payment of $85 in the form of a check or money order payable to "Agape Christian Academy." Please Zelle your membership fee to accounts@agapeacademymd.com
Fees:

2025-2026 School Year: $85 per family 2025-2026 Senior Fees: $115 per student(includes cap and gown, diploma, diploma cover, cap and gown picture, graduation venue fee, and a senior commemorative yearbook)
Application (Please Complete)
Family Last Name*
School Year:*
Mother's Name:*

First NameLast Name
Father's Name:*

First NameLast Name
Home Phone Number:*
Please enter a valid home phone number.
Cell Phone Number:*
Please enter a valid cell phone number.
Family Email (MUST BE GMAIL):*
example@example.com
How many years have you homeschooled?*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Student Information (Please include information for each student in the family)*
How did you hear about Agape Christian Academy:
What is your reason for joining the Agape Christian Academy at this time?
How can the Umbrella offer you support?
Briefly describe the course material plan you intend to use this school year. Will you be using a prepared curriculum, designing your own, or both?

COMAR 13A.10.01.01 and .05 Home Instruction

Please click the blue COMAR link below and make sure you have read and understand the COMAR law on Home Instruction.
Signature: In making application to Agape Christian Academy (ACA), we acknowledge that we have read, and agree to abide by, the ACA policies.

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Parent's Commitment: (Read and sign below) I will abide by the policies of the Agape Christian Academy. I will complete the winter and spring evaluation meeting with my reviewer or will upload my portfolio document by March 30th each school year. I will keep current and accurate records of my child's progress and abide by MD state COMAR regulations. I agree to pay the annual membership fee promptly each year. Failure to pay my membership fee will result in my family being removed from the umbrella and a notification will be sent to my respective county. By signing this box you agree that the above information that you have entered is accurate to the best of your knowledge. You also agree to abide by the parent commitment as stated above.*

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Agape Christian Academy HomeSchool Umbrella 2025-2026 Membership Application

Fees:

Application (Please Complete)

Peer to Peer or Electronic Portfolio Review

Juniors and Graduating Seniors

COMAR 13A.10.01.01 and .05 Home Instruction