Are there any requirements for joining? What are they?
Our requirements for joining are AGE, HOMESCHOOLING, & CODE of CONDUCT.
AGE: This is exclusively a group for teens and their families. We are on a semester system for age qualification.
If your student is turning 13 by the end of the fall semester (by December 31st), then you may join as early as the beginning of the school year in August/ September.
If your student is turning 13 by the end of the spring semester (by May 31st), then you may join as early as the beginning of the calendar year in January.
Students who are already ages 13-19 may join at any time.
HOMESCHOOLING: Students who wish to become members of WHHE must be homeschooled for 51% or more of their schooling with the exception of those who are attending a college or university for dual credit courses.
CODE of CONDUCT: Students and parents must read, understand, print out and sign a copy of the Code of Conduct / Policies for our group found on this website at the above tab. Our group is centered on RESPECT for one another reflected in the Code.
Do I need to be a Christian to join?
Our group is a Christian group, but those of other faiths are welcome to join. It is through the Code of Conduct that we establish the foundation of mutual respect. Please note, as a Christian group, we will pray & share devotions at each event that are typically based on Judeo-Christian values & scripture. If you would be bothered by this, our group probably would not be a good fit for your family. Students participating on Yearbook Staff or as a Student Leader-in-Training do not sign a Statement of Faith. However, students running for Student Council DO sign a Statement of Faith. Likewise, parents may help out in several ways, but those serving on the Adult Leadership Team sign a Statement of Faith.
How long is the membership for?
Memberships are for that school year and include any supplemental activities during the summer following that same school year, August/ September to July. Memberships must be renewed each year including the Code of Conduct which is signed by BOTH the parent and the teen.
What do I need to do to join?
Joining is as simple as 1-2-3!
1- REGISTER: Fill out the online Registration form. Click on the tab above.
2- PAY: Pay the annual dues of $20 per teen with the convenient PayPal tab at the bottom of the Registration form.
3- FORMS: Visit the Code of Conduct & Other Forms page on this website so that you can print out the Code of Conduct / Policies & Medical Release. Fill out the medical release; it is NOT required that you have it notarized. Read it over carefully and initial and sign the Code of Conduct / Policies. BOTH the parent AND the teen are required to read & initial / sign the Code of Conduct / Policies. By doing so, you are agreeing to abide by them which is at the core of how we function and treat one another.
When and where are the events?
We do our best to vary the event days and times to allow for all of our members to participate. No one day of the week or time of day typically works for everyone, so by varying these, we hope to make events accessible to all. We typically send out a questionnaire to members to find out everyone's availability in the first few months of the school year. Be sure to reply so that we can best serve you. While many of our events are to the West and Northwest of the Greater Houston Area, we have events that extend to several areas of town especially when it comes to service projects. We also do some field trip type events including Houston Favorites. These could take us to Houston's Museum District for a scavenger hunt in the Houston Museum of Natural Science or out to the Space Center for a day trip.
How often do you have events?
We have a goal of offering one social and one service opportunity each month for most months. December & May can be busy for everyone, and they might have only one event each. The summer months are a great time to stay connected with periodic events. Learning opportunities like the workshop & seminar are set for a specific day and must be signed up for in advance.
What are some examples of events you have done in the past?
Please visit our About WHHE page for more details or see our Home page slideshow.
When I pay the $20 per teen to join, are all the members of my family entitled to participate in events?
Our group is for teens. When you pay the $20 per teen to join our group, each teen you pay for is a member of the group, and by extension, the teen's parents are members of the group. While most events are geared to teens & offer them a special space away from siblings to get to know other teens, some events are specified as family events. For family events, we invite and encourage parents & siblings to join us. Parents are usually invited to stay at events with very few exceptions.
Our requirements for joining are AGE, HOMESCHOOLING, & CODE of CONDUCT.
AGE: This is exclusively a group for teens and their families. We are on a semester system for age qualification.
If your student is turning 13 by the end of the fall semester (by December 31st), then you may join as early as the beginning of the school year in August/ September.
If your student is turning 13 by the end of the spring semester (by May 31st), then you may join as early as the beginning of the calendar year in January.
Students who are already ages 13-19 may join at any time.
HOMESCHOOLING: Students who wish to become members of WHHE must be homeschooled for 51% or more of their schooling with the exception of those who are attending a college or university for dual credit courses.
CODE of CONDUCT: Students and parents must read, understand, print out and sign a copy of the Code of Conduct / Policies for our group found on this website at the above tab. Our group is centered on RESPECT for one another reflected in the Code.
Do I need to be a Christian to join?
Our group is a Christian group, but those of other faiths are welcome to join. It is through the Code of Conduct that we establish the foundation of mutual respect. Please note, as a Christian group, we will pray & share devotions at each event that are typically based on Judeo-Christian values & scripture. If you would be bothered by this, our group probably would not be a good fit for your family. Students participating on Yearbook Staff or as a Student Leader-in-Training do not sign a Statement of Faith. However, students running for Student Council DO sign a Statement of Faith. Likewise, parents may help out in several ways, but those serving on the Adult Leadership Team sign a Statement of Faith.
How long is the membership for?
Memberships are for that school year and include any supplemental activities during the summer following that same school year, August/ September to July. Memberships must be renewed each year including the Code of Conduct which is signed by BOTH the parent and the teen.
What do I need to do to join?
Joining is as simple as 1-2-3!
1- REGISTER: Fill out the online Registration form. Click on the tab above.
2- PAY: Pay the annual dues of $20 per teen with the convenient PayPal tab at the bottom of the Registration form.
3- FORMS: Visit the Code of Conduct & Other Forms page on this website so that you can print out the Code of Conduct / Policies & Medical Release. Fill out the medical release; it is NOT required that you have it notarized. Read it over carefully and initial and sign the Code of Conduct / Policies. BOTH the parent AND the teen are required to read & initial / sign the Code of Conduct / Policies. By doing so, you are agreeing to abide by them which is at the core of how we function and treat one another.
When and where are the events?
We do our best to vary the event days and times to allow for all of our members to participate. No one day of the week or time of day typically works for everyone, so by varying these, we hope to make events accessible to all. We typically send out a questionnaire to members to find out everyone's availability in the first few months of the school year. Be sure to reply so that we can best serve you. While many of our events are to the West and Northwest of the Greater Houston Area, we have events that extend to several areas of town especially when it comes to service projects. We also do some field trip type events including Houston Favorites. These could take us to Houston's Museum District for a scavenger hunt in the Houston Museum of Natural Science or out to the Space Center for a day trip.
How often do you have events?
We have a goal of offering one social and one service opportunity each month for most months. December & May can be busy for everyone, and they might have only one event each. The summer months are a great time to stay connected with periodic events. Learning opportunities like the workshop & seminar are set for a specific day and must be signed up for in advance.
What are some examples of events you have done in the past?
Please visit our About WHHE page for more details or see our Home page slideshow.
When I pay the $20 per teen to join, are all the members of my family entitled to participate in events?
Our group is for teens. When you pay the $20 per teen to join our group, each teen you pay for is a member of the group, and by extension, the teen's parents are members of the group. While most events are geared to teens & offer them a special space away from siblings to get to know other teens, some events are specified as family events. For family events, we invite and encourage parents & siblings to join us. Parents are usually invited to stay at events with very few exceptions.