Home School Resources -Brazoria County
This Resource Document is provided by HAP; all information contained has been submitted by the person or group indicated. Updated versions are sent out each August and January.
HAP-Homeschooling Academic Program of Brazoria County
HAP is asupport system for all homeschooled families in Brazoria County. Local support and community groups use HAP e-mailing as an outreach tool to disseminate desired information related to homeschooling and family oriented events and activities. We are volunteer based and share a passion to reach others within our homeschooling community so that all may be informed.
Homeschoolers may be added to our address book by e-mailing with ‘add me’ in the subject line along with your students’ names, ages and your city.
Anyone one within our homeschooling community may advertise through the HAP e-mail by submitting the following: who, what, where, cost and contact information
NOTE: HAP is unable to distribute e-mails containing prayer request, home business parties, political topics and for-sale or looking for items. Please use your support groups to disseminate.
The following is currently being offered through HAP for the 2011-12 school year:
Book Fair: Buy, sale, trade. Open to all homeschoolers in the BrazoriaCountycommunity, held typically in the third week in May. Location, day and time to be announced via HAP e-mail by Sonja .
PSAT Testing: For students in grades 9-11. Testing is held in October of each year and cost under $20.00. Pre-registration and payment (July) is required to guarantee a spot. Reserve your spot with Sonja Crutcher at .
Photo ID’s (Teachers/Students) Inlate August or early September, HAP provides a photographer to take ID photos for a nominal fee (under $5.00). You may choose to have your own home school name printed on the ID cards.
Reading Clubs: Book It and Read to Succeed promote outside classroom reading for students K-6th grade.
Book It- is a six month reading incentive program that begins on October 1st and ends on March 31st;m open to K-6th grade students.Visit to register. Pre-school programs are also available.
Read to Succeed: Students earn a free day pass to a Six-Flags theme park for completing 6 hours of outside classroom reading. Registration is required by visiting
Spelling Bee Held annually the 2nd Monday of each January. Registration begins in October/November. A ‘Just for Fun’ bee for grades K-3and a Preliminary Bee for grades 1-8 is offered. The top two finishers in each bee will progress to SETHSA’s regional competitions. Questions: Janice Borne r
Standardized Testing: Stanford/OLSAT: Offered annually (typically the first week in April) for grades 3-12th by HAP and the Learning 4 Life support group. Testing is open to all home school students. Stanford is one of the leading standardizedachievement tests utilized to measure academic knowledge of elementary and secondary school students. The test is broken into subtests or strands covering various subjects such as reading comprehension, mathematical problem solving, and science. The tests include three types of questions: multiple choice, short answer, and extended response. The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test is an optional 50 minute critical thinking test that may be ordered through BJU Press for an additional fee. An e-mail is sent from HAP each Decemeber with order intructions.
Orders are placed through Bob Jones at and cost approximately $40.00. HAP collects an administration fee of $8.00 per student to pay for love offerings, facility and return postage.
Test Coordinator: Tammy Jensen
Facility/Admin.: Connie Marquez
Student Photos: Usually offered the same day as Student/Teacher ID cards. Picture Packages will be offered at a reasonable rate. Details sent from HAP.
Paula Parker:
Website: HAP’s website offers a community calendar, the local resourceinformation and lots of teaching aides. While membership is encouraged, you do not have to be a member to view the site. If you would like to add something on the calendar, contact one of the moderators listed under ‘members’. We are currently in beta testing with hopes that this will become a more useful resource for the entire homeschooling community.
Inquires:
Connie Marquez
~~~~~~~~~~~~Local Support Groups~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bay City Homeschoolers, BAHSO e-mail:
Christian Way is a support group serving homeschool families throughout Brazoria County. We meet the secondTuesday of each month at6:30inAngleton,TXat First Assembly of God,
329 N Anderson St. Our members are offered support and encouragement through monthly meetings, field trips, teen activities, community service, and seasonal celebrations. Each monthly meeting includes a topical discussion for parents, while students are engaged in fun activities. We have a wonderful group of moms who have varying approaches to education yet are rooted in the same common values. We believe God gives us the authority to teach our own children based on Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 1:8 and various other scriptures. We believe that the wisdom, knowledge and strength we need to instruct our children in all areas of their lives comes directly from Him. It is only with God’s power that we are enabled to carry out what we feel He has called us to do. We believe the education of children is the parent’s responsibility and that as parents we will be held accountable. Homeschooling is an awesome commitment and should be entered into with prayer and careful consideration.
For more information, please visit our website at
Inquiries: Robbie Ward:
East of the Brazos River
Home School Support Group covering Alvin, Manvel, Rosharon, Damon, Santa Fe, Liverpool, Angleton and surrounding areas. Group meetings are held at SouthParkBaptistChurch, 1718 Johnson Street, Alvin, TX77511.
For more information contact: Holly Wallis
Learning 4 Life
Ahome school group in Brazoria County, Texas, whose members coordinate activities throughout the year. We offer teacher support, Teacher’s Nights Out, play dates, field trips, teen activities, children’s parties and much more. Membership is open to homeschoolers of any race, faith, or educational style; veteran and new homeschoolers. The L4L Advisory Committee holds to Biblical standards, striving to honor Christ in all things. Find out about the next opportunity to visit us at a Teachers Night Out, a Park Day or one of our other upcoming events by contacting us at .
To obtain a membership form, visit and bring it to one of our events. New membersfee: $12 (Aug.-Dec.); $6 (Dec 31).
Inquiries: Sherry Horning or
~~~~~~~~~~~~Local Classes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BLAST! Brilliant Learning Adventures with Spiritual Training!
Join the Moore Family where learning is a BLAST! Angleton
BLAST Youngers (7-13 yr. old) Science-based Fall Focus – Chemicool & Fizzics Fun!(Spring – TBA) Classes offered on selected Fridays throughout the year. Students will learn from information –packed, animated lectures, living books, and exciting multimedia presentations. Knowledge crystallizes with the tons of hands-on activities, games, and adventures that follow! The goal of every class is to draw the students closer to their Creator through studying the scriptures, developing a strong Biblical worldview and encouraging Godly character qualities. Your kiddos will come home smart, excited, humble, and tired!
BLAST Youngers (9-12 yr. old) WRAPS! Tuesdays 1-2:30pm
Writing, Reading and Public Speaking for youngsters. Students will learn and practice these essential life skills in an encouragement-rich, stress free environment through books, projects, fun activities and presentations.
BLAST Upper Level – 9th-12th grade: Tuesdays 9am to Noon –BLAST 19th & 20th Century World History/English/Humanitiesmulti-credit class. This class is designed to challenge students in academics, character, and spiritual growth. Traditional texts are enhanced with hands-on activities, field trips, awesome projects, and information-packed classes. Your students will come home motivated, encouraged, and enthusiastic about learning!
Inquires/Registration: Jill
Fathers House High School Classes: Tuesdays at the Fathers House Church, 7227 Stephen F. Austin Rd, Jones Creek, Tx (next to JonesCreekCity Hall). Classes are taught by Sherry Lewis and Donna Crim.
We are also offering a Pre-Algebra for 7th-8th grade. Classes will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 30.
8:30-10:30ForensicCSI Science
10:30-11:30 American History
11:30-12:30 Lunch
12:30- 2:00Pre-Algebra for 7th-8th grade
12:30- 2:00Algebra 1
2:00- 3:00Physics
There is a $20 family fee/per semester facility fee to thank the church for letting us use their facility.Class fees are priced per class.
Inquiries: Donna Crim 979-235-0701
Footsteps School of Dance New Christian Dance Studio!!! 610 Willow Dr.Lake Jackson
Now registering for Fall!!! Growing and guiding God's gift of dance. Psalm 119:133
Inquires: Kyndell Goff 979-709-6962 or
French: By Homeschooled French National Eve Lamenza-Cancel (Referred by Sonja Crutcher)
Private Tutoring: $25 per hour.
Inquires: 804-854-1686 cell; 979-798-4391 home, e-mail is
Guitar & Voice with Rey and Linda Lira - Pearland
Guitar by Rey - 281-217-8551
4 lessons per month (30 minute sessions). The cost is $80.00 per month.
Books, guitar strings and stringing the guitar is included in the cost.
Voice by Linda - 281-787-0379
4 lessons per month (30 minute sessions). The cost is $60.00 per month
Guitar with Jenny Hintz 979-417-6722 BrazoriaCounty
HEP Bookstore is a “full service” homeschool store.Group ClassesandClubs – provided by Home Education Partnership of Texas, Inc.include: Academic Classes,ClassicalSchool, Graduation, Speech/Debate Club, Yearbook Club, Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society – Alpha and Beta Chapters. 281-922-0472
The store stocks popular homeschooling curriculum and supplies. We have a large selection of “how-to-homeschool” books and CD’s. We sell lesson plan books, home organizers, and transcript kits. The store also sells many unique and hard to find items including: Driver’s Ed. in a Box, graduation items, games, toys, history action figures, t-shirts, science kits, Folkmanis Puppets, and many other popular items. HEP Bookstore is also a member of the national “Homeschool Headquarters” group and as such, we provide a catalog for our customer’s convenience.
Horses4Life Kathy 979-997-9293
- Equine Challenge, (Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship)-Customized horseinteractivitiesfor special needs children and adults. $35 for 30 minute session
- Horse Assisted Counseling, (HAC)* Professional counseling services for children, teens, adults, and families which incorporate non-riding activities withone or more horses to gain fresh insights and discover creative solutions for particular issues or problems. 1st1.5 hr session $140, Subsequent1 hr sessions$110
- Horse Assisted Learning (HAL)* Non-therapeutic groupsession(s) in whichaprofessional team facilitates non-riding horse activities to positively addresslife skillsincluding, but not limited toCommunication, Responsibility, Leadership, Team Building, and Conflict Resolution.Appropriate for homeschool students, co-ops, scout troops, church groups, businesses, and companies. Fees vary, please contact us for a quote.
- Horse and Human Training-For horse owners of all ages and skill levels who want to improve and enhance their equine partnerships using Parelli Natural Horsemanship 1 hr $40 Monthly Tuition $160 (4 sessions)
*Facilitation Team for both HAC and HALincludesprofessional counselor, Marva Doss MSW,educational specialist, Ginger Snowden MS, and equine specialistKathy GambinoEAP,whohave degrees, training, certifications, and experience, in both their respective fields andhorse assisted work.
Journalism - Fall Semester High School The students will learn how to write for a newspaper, interview for news articles and edit in the AP style. Students will have small assignments every week and four major stories throughout the semester. There will be a style quiz every week that will help to teach news editing principles and a current events quiz to make sure that everyone is keeping up-to-date on the news. The students will be required to read the newspaper, read the news online and watch the TV news often. At the end of the semester the students will present a completed portfolio of their work to be graded.
Inquires for dates, times, location and cost, contact: Kolbe Ricks at 979-864-0111 or
Kindermusik is a music and movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids. You and your child will play, listen, and dance to musical activities specifically designed to stimulate early childhood development and strengthen neural pathways in your child's mind.
Classes taught by Margaret Baugh and begin the last week in August at The Lighthouse Church 131 N Dixie Drive, Lake Jackson, TX in Lake Jackson on Tue & Thur.
Contact Margaret Baugh 979-292-9460 for a list of class names and times:
MAFA -Master’s Academy of Fine Arts provides aframework for all studies by teaching music, art, drama and history within the context of the six historical time periods of the program. This basic exposure program uses a hands-on approach to learning allowing students to experience life throughout history by participating in activities related to each area of study MAFA. MAFA classes are available for ages 5-18. Enrollment is available to all home school families and classes are now open for the 2011-12 school year. This years school program will cover the Classical time period. Tuition maybe paid out in sight monthly installments.
More detailed information may be found at:
MAFA
MI - Master’s Institute Classes are designed to give deeper levels of study in the arts and other areas of study not covered by the MAFA exposure program such as science, speech, Spanish, and robotics. All MI classes are open to families that are not enrolled in MAFA
NEW LOCATION!!! MAFA meets Thursdays at The Lighthouse; 131 N Dixie Drive, Lake Jackson, TX
Inquiries: Margaret Baugh Audrey Paul
Pearland Homeschool Alliance
Classes are held at ShadycrestBaptistChurch, 3214 Hamm Rd., Pearland, TX77581
Pearland Home SchoolAlliance (PHSA) is a cooperative organization of Christian home school families who gather together to share our talents for the benefit ofour children. Together we provide a Christian learning environment to supplement and enrich yourhome schools for all ages through 12th grade. Mission Statement:We believe that childrenare agift from the Lord and thattraining them in righteousness isa calling for each mother and father, no matter how you choose to do it. We believe each child is special and has something tobring to thebody of Christ!
281-485-9783
Photojournalism Class – High School Spring 2012 Angleton
Basic Digital Photography - 14wk class 2 hours, 1 day a week. Students will learn how to use a digital SLR camera. They will learn the creative side to photography and grow in their abilities. Local field trips will be madeduring classfor a hands-on experience.Camera provided during class for those students who do not have a digitalSLR camera.
Students will earn 1/2 Fine Arts credit. Classes provided at my home off FM 521 and CR 34, just outside of Angleton. Contact Paula Parker 832.421.5466
REACH Co-op is a cooperative organization of about 100 home school families, located in the Clear Lake area (Southeast Houston), who gather together to share our talents for the benefit of our children. We strive to offer a well-rounded balance of academic and elective enrichment classes to supplement your home school that meet the largest percentage of the students' needs. Please note that we do not issue transcripts or diplomas.One of our goals is to always offer age-appropriate PE, Social Studies, Artand Science choices in each age group.
Writing Classes:By Sherry Horning
All classes are $75.00 per semester with a $10.00 copy fee.
Clute(Brazoswood Drive) – Mondays 3:15-4:15 pm
*8th - 12th Aug 22-Dec 12
U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons , Vol. 2.
Lake Jackson (White Oak)– Mondays 2:00-3:00 pm
* 4th - 8th Aug 22- Dec 1
Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons
Bay City(Apostolic PentecostalChurch, 5701 7th Street) Thursdays 2:30 - 3:30 pm
*8th - 12th Aug 18- Dec 8
U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons , Vol. 2.
~~~~~~~~~~~~Local Libraries ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Alvin Library 281-388-4300 Lake Jackson Library 979-415-2590
105 South Gordon 250 Circle Way
Alvin, TX77511 Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Angleton Library 979-864-1519 Manvel Library 281-489-7596
401 E. Cedar 20514B Hwy 6
Angleton, TX77515 Manvel, TX 77578
Brazoria Library 979-798-2372 West Columbia Library 979-345-3394
620 South Brooks 518 East Brazos
Brazoria, TX77422 West Columbia, TX77486
~~~~~~~~~~~~Additional Opportunities~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
4-H Clubs: Cindy Martinez (CountyExtension) 879-864-1558
Bookwise primarily serves BrazoriaCounty home school families and is maintained by Learning 4 Life . If you home school in this area and would like to buy, sell or trade items of use to home schooling families, you may do so here! All transactions are between the seller and the buyer. Bookwise is not responsible for these transactions. This is just a local place to list and find home school stuff! When joining, please provide name and phone number in the commentbox for the moderator. This information will be kept confidential and used for list maintenance only.
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Brazosport Area Home School Graduation: This volunteer committee is dedicated solely to serving the interests of the home schooled graduates of the Brazosport Area and their families, honoring their years of hard work and dedication. This committee began its formation in 1997 in a spirit of unity and practicality to uphold the high standards and integrity of the Home Schooling Educational Choice. While this committee holds to Christian values and strives to honor Christ in all things, we welcome and invite all area home schooled students meeting the basic graduation requirements to participate in this memorable event.
An annual Ice Cream Social kicks off the senior year each August with the Graduation Ceremony typically held the 2nd Saturday in May.
This year’s ceremony is May 12, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Clute, Texas.
Inquiries: Ralph and Connie Marquez
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