What is FOCHES?

 

FOCHES is a group of home schooling families in Brookings, SD and the surrounding communities.    FOCHES stands for Fellowship of Christian Home Educated Students. Our membership includes families that have been home schooling for several years, and others just getting started

 

            Student Groups & Activities 

Students whose families are members of FOCHES can participate in classes and activities coordinated by our group leaders:  Field Trips, Spelling & Geography Bees, Art & Drama classes, Physical Education, Journalism, Band, Math Counts, Science Fairs & more!

 Students are divided by age into three groups:  Olive Shoots (K-5) based on Psalm 128:3;

Arrows (6th-8th) based on Psalm 127:4;  and Eagles (9th-12th) based on Isaiah 40:31.

FOCHES also plans special family activities, including a fall picnic and camping trip, and fellowship times for Moms and Dads.

 

Our Statement of Faith 

Membership in FOCHES is open to any home-schooling family in our area, but in order to vote, teach, or hold office in the group, we ask that you sign the following Statement of Faith each year.  To read our Statement of Faith, click here.

 

Membership

Membership in FOCHES is $25 per family each year.  Members receive a directory and calendar, as well as access to our email group which we use to share information and encourage one another.  If you are interested in joining, please send your contact information in an email to info@foches.org and our Membership Coordinator will contact you.