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Purpose and
Organization
Royal Christian Educators (RCE) was established in June of 1999.
RCE is a Maryland State approved supervisory program and an educational outreach
ministry of Rosedale Baptist Church. RCE helps parents with home school
resources and helps them fulfill the State of Maryland's legal requirements.
Families in RCE do not give up educational autonomy. Since RCE does not endorse
a particular curriculum or plan of study, parents have control over their home
school program. Each family takes responsibility for choosing curriculum,
purchasing, and implementing the materials used in their home.
Royal Christian Educators (RCE) helps parents to succeed in home schooling by
providing basic guidelines to be successful and to meet Maryland State
requirements. RCE requires that home school parents follow the State of
Maryland's guidelines.
One major requirement for RCE is that parents keep a portfolio. Parents are
required to show their portfolio to school representatives at least two times
during the school year. RCE requires a log of the student's work throughout the
year, as Baltimore county and many state approved supervisory programs do. The
log must show "regular and thorough instruction" in the state required subjects
of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health, and Physical
Education. RCE adds Bible as a required subject. As a State approved supervisory
program, RCE is required to:
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Have pre-enrollment conferences
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Review textbooks, lesson plans, educational material, etc.
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Provide annual portfolio checks
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Hold periodic conferences
What Benefits are Available When
Homeschooling With Royal Christian Educators?
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RCE is a Maryland State Approved Homes School
Supervisory Program. Upon membership, RCE will prepare and submit the proper
legal documents to the appropriate Maryland county on your behalf, in a
timely manner, and answer any questions/ issues pertaining to our members.
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Our Home School Administrator stays current with
information and issues related to home schooling by meeting with Maryland
State representatives on a yearly basis; thus, strengthening and improving
home school relationships.
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The Home School Ministry is reviewed annually
and approved by the leadership of Rosedale Baptist Church, and is recognized
on our church website.
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We provide appropriate documentation and
instruction to get started.
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We provide instruction in preparing a portfolio
for review.
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We use a proven plan for success.
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Seasoned Maryland homeschoolers are available to
give guidance in solving everyday problems.
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Guidance is available in deciding on curriculum
that is right for your family/child.
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Curriculum is approved before starting a new
school year.
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Monthly Home school Meetings,
that include planning
home school field trips,
are available during school months.
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Two pre–arranged portfolio reviews are scheduled
by trained examiners.
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We provide personal assistance/suggestions with
issues/problems as needed.
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Special preparation and planning for grades 9-12
(High School) is provided.
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Transcripts are provided for grades 9-12.
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RCE Report cards are provided for each student.
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We publish a Home School E-newsletter with home
school updates of events/news.
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E-mails with tips about home schooling are also
sent out regularly.
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A Promotion/Graduation program is conducted at
the end of the year. Attendance at the May meeting, and help at graduation,
is mandatory for participation in the program.
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We lobby and promote home schooling as an
excellent legal choice to educate your children, protecting this freedom
from legislative encroachment.
The Registration Process
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Pray to be sure that home schooling is best for your family
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You must be a member / attender of Rosedale Baptist Church.
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Contact RBC Home School Administrator, John R. Schwab at 410-682-4114, or
e-mail him at jrschwab@juno.com
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File a Consent Form with your local school board. State law says this must
be done at least 15 days before you begin home schooling. If you already
have one on file, you must complete a new one listing us as the supervisory
school after being accepted
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Complete the RCE Application Form, and mail it with your
payment.
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Plan your curriculum and make arrangements to purchase any materials you
need
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May, June, July, and August are the
registration months for each upcoming school year
Remember, we provide a graduation program at the end of each school year.
For more information, contact the church office at 410-682-4114, or email our
RCE Administrator, John Schwab, at jrschwab@juno.com.
Schedule of Events for the
2007-08 School Year
September:
6th Monthly Meeting, 7PM, Room 200
October:
4th Monthly Meeting, 7PM, Room 200
November:
1st Monthly Meeting, 7PM, Room 200
13th Portfolio Reviews, 1-5PM, Room 211, appt. needed
15th Portfolio Reviews, 1-5PM, Room 211, appt. needed
December: NONE
January:
3rd Monthly Meeting, 7PM, Room 200
February:
7th Monthly Meeting, 7PM, Room 200
March:
6th Monthly Meeting, 7PM, Room 200
April:
3rd Monthly Meeting, 7PM, Room 200
May:
1st Monthly Meeting, 7PM, Room 200
20th Portfolio Reviews, 1-5PM, Room 211, appt. needed
22nd Portfolio Reviews, 1-5PM, Room 211, appt. needed
June:
5th Promotion/Graduation Program, 7PM, RBC Family Life
Center
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