1. We have access to the Family Schools Program’s current handbook and agree to abide by the policies set forth in the handbook;
2. We agree to diligently teach our children on a regular, thorough basis, understanding that we, the parents, are fully responsible for the education of our children;
3. We agree to maintain student work and to submit to recordkeeping and review procedures designed to verify our homeschool’s operation, and we understand that we need to maintain minimum standards to be eligible for continuance in the Family Schools Program;
4. We will submit all required records and payments to Covenant Life Church Family Schools Program in a punctual and efficient manner;
5. We understand that if we transfer our child(ren) out of this ministry during the elementary and middle grades that no transfer/transcript will be made available, but reviewer records may be copied, and that most public and private schools will test students upon entry into their institution;
6. We understand that a high school transcript will be released upon request of the parents, but the acceptance of the credits is at the discretion of the receiving institution;
7. We understand that our child will not receive a diploma issued by the State of Maryland if he/she is homeschooled through graduation. Our child will receive a diploma issued by the Covenant Life Family Schools Program if he/she completes graduation requirements. Acceptance of this diploma is at the discretion of the receiving institution;
8. We acknowledge that FSP cannot provide legal counsel regarding homeschooling, and it is our responsibility to be informed of current laws regarding homeschooling pursuant to MD COMAR 13A.10.01.01-05;
9.We understand that at least one parent is expected to maintain minimum membership standards, including communicating with reviewers and FSP staff in a timely manner and attending mandatory meetings;
10. We profess the Lord Jesus Christ and acknowledge that we are active members of a local Christian church, under pastoral authority.