We are an open and welcoming group who respect each other’s beliefs and homeschooling styles. It is our intention that this group continue to be a welcoming place for parents to work cooperatively to organize activities and events. A place to pool our resources for academic and social opportunities. And a place to ask questions, find encouragement and support in our homeschooling journeys.

*As a member of this group you agree to adhere to these conditions:*

1. Religious and politically persuasive posts are NOT to be a part of the group's online discussion. This group is considered secular and inclusive. We are tolerant, respectful and welcoming to people of any faith, and also to people who chose not to prescribe to an organized religion.

2. No lurking, all members must participate in some activities or field trips.

3. By participating in this group’s activities you hereby acknowledge that SE Michigan Homeschooling Teens and Pre-teens is an informal club and not a formal entity. In addition, you waive all claims of liability for any injury to yourself or your children while engaging in, en route to, or returning from any activity or event affiliated with or organized by the volunteer parents of SE Michigan Homeschool Teens and Pre-teens and agree to hold them harmless for any such injury.

Discussions involving the use of Charlotte Mason methods and other classical interpreters are also encouraged. All ages from infants to veteran homeschoolers in the midst of the grammar, logic or rhetoric stages are encouraged to join us, as are all faiths.

Homeschoolers are invited to exchange information, ideas and resources.

The group's activities will be centered in Macomb County, but as we have more members we will expand.

By participating in this group’s activities you hereby acknowledge that SEMI-WTM is an informal club and not a formal entity. In addition, you waive all claims of liability for any injury to yourself or your children while engaging in, en route to, or returning from any activity or event affiliated with or organized by the volunteer parents of SEMI-WTM and agree to hold them harmless for any such injury.

My goal is to create a place where all homeschoolers, regaurdless of faith, race, family status, or any other thing that can get into the way of support, can go to and feel as though they belong. I really want ALL homeschoolers to feel at home with us.

The online portion of the group is mainly for setting up dates for us to gather for field trips and get support when needed if the families can't get out to field trips. Outside the forum on field trips you will notice that our group that does gather no longer cares if you are christian, buddhist, black, white, adopted, birth or whatever else type of person you are because they know *you* as a homeschooler.

No matter how long you homeschooled, vetran or just starting out we have that common ground to stand on and build from. Knowing that we are "not alone" in homeschooling and that there are others out there is really what we are about! For this reason we ask that the *hot* topics like Religion and Politics stay off the boards. *No flaming will be allowed. *

~It has come to my attention that some non members believe this group to be "anti christian" and I wanted to make it clear that we are not anti religion in any fashion. Almost all of our families are of faith, But I'd prefer everyone's religious beliefs not be a part of the online portion of the group's purpose so that we can all come together & share ideas & support each other. We all come from many backgrounds and need to be aware that written word can sometimes be read wrong online.

THRIVE: To grow or develop in a lively or successful way; flourish; prosper.

A wonderful, comfortable, welcoming group of homeschooling families in the Washtenaw County, Michigan area. We come together weekly, encouraging consistent friendships, support and activities! Thrive is an active, in-person group that values its members and encourages each member to help in the planning.

We are ecumenical. The group stands on Christian beliefs and values and we welcome ALL homeschooling families!

We welcome new members anytime!

Thrive offers excellent opportunities for families (both kids and parents) to participate in, including park days, field trips, activity days, holiday celebrations, etc.

If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the group coordinators at THRIVE-owner@yahoogroups.com.

Our goal is to provide members with a "network" of friends within our area with which to share our homeschooling adventure! It is encouraged that all members participate in the group. If you have ideas or questions regarding the topic of homeschooling or suggestions for activities or gatherings for the group, please, feel free to voice them!

Please post your FS, WTB, Free Item, or Trades here. Items to be listed are curriculum, educational toys and games, children's books, literature, etc. Please contact the seller directly if you are interested in an item. Let them know you saw their listing here, so that they will know they are selling to someone local. All sales are handled privately between the two members, and the list owner does not guarantee anything!! Please post items no more than once a week.

I set up this site so that we can all list our wares at our own covenience! It has been a challenge to set up used-book sales that will work with all of our schedules, so now you can do it from home!! If you don't have internet access you may have a friend who is a member list them for you and work out the details amongst yourselves.

All delivery, pick-up and monetary transactions must be worked out with the person you are purchasing from. Owner/moderator will not be held responsible for any transactions!

You may list any items having to do with k-12 schooling whether christian or secular with clear descriptions. Be sure to list all prices or what you are willing to trade for the item and how to contact you. You will be expected to abide by all copyright laws!

Please keep in mind this is set up for sales/trades please use link designated for chatting for that purpose. There are tons of Yahoo groups out there if you enjoy this type of correspondence within the regular postings. If your family has a service or website that you would like to list, please contact the moderator for approval.

Any listings with questionable content will be blocked from membership on this site...No foul language will be tolerated!

We are an `In Real Life' and on line support and social group with park days, library days, field trips, holiday parties, and co-operative classes. In order to help friendships take root and blossom, we encourage all members to join us for our regularly scheduled events.

Our message board is temporarily closed down for improvements. Please post any discussions on the Yahoo group. If you are interested in just the gatherings, please check the calendar and respond to reminders. If you change the topic please note the change in the title.

We look forward to meeting and getting to know all our members.