DISCLOSURES:

Core Beliefs: Arizona Christian Homeschoolers welcomes all of the various major Christian denominations. Our diversity is our strength. Examples of the various major denominations in alphabetical order are Baptists, Catholics, Churches of Christ, Episcopal, Luthern, Methodist, Pentecostal, Presbyterian and Non-Denominational Christian Churches. Those who desire either a broader view or narrower view will most likely feel more comfortable in the other various wonderful homeschool groups offered in the valley. As do all Christians, we define a family as a father and a mother. Also, we believe in the sanctity of both marriage and life. As Christians, prayers are given prior to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter potluck events and/or any other events our members wish to preside over.

Arizona Christian Homeschoolers has a “No Gossip Policy” regarding other groups in effect at all times: Coming to park day and events should always be a positive experience for ourselves and our visitors. Many of us veteran homeschoolers have participated in various groups in the valley and many continue to have dual memberships. Please do not jeopardize our relationships or reputation across the valley with careless negative comments. Memberships can be revoked for jeopardizing our reputation.

Revocation of Membership: Members will be asked to leave the group only if their conduct affects the members at large and/ or the groups core focus regarding Involvement, Integrity, Respect, and Friendships. It is a two-step process where the members will have a chance to sit confidentially to discuss their side of the issues. The members will be given time to understand how their behavior is negatively affecting the group’s Core Focus. It is the president’s job to protect the group’s Core Focus of Involvement, Integrity, Respect, and Friendship. A minimum of one month of time is deserved by the member to correct their behavior if they so choose. At this time, all members will be expected to display compassion and refrain from gossip towards all the parties involved. This is to guarantee fair treatment and to allow time for compassion with forgiveness from all the members affected.

Conduct: In order to make this a friendly and peaceful place for us to gather, for us to easily make friendships, we want to keep the code of conduct simple. The golden rule states: Please treat others in the manner of respect that you would like to be given. None of us want to be embarrassed. If you have a conflict, it is best to keep it between the two families. Your discussions regarding conflict should remain confidential and private and not spill over onto the playground or ramadas. If you are not a member involved, we ask that you show respect by refraining from becoming involved in the dispute.

As Christian adults, when we cannot agree and the matter is severe, we are to take it to a third party discretely. Please find someone both families can trust to help you solve this problem.

If the issue is serious enough, you may bring it up to any Core Member (President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary). That member will address it privately and discretely away from the park. Whomever you spoke with will give you the Core Members’ final decision regarding the issue. Please do not involve the Core Members or general members if it does not directly affect the core values of Integrity, Involvement, Respect, and Friendships.