Christian Home Educators is a membership organization, offering fellowship and support to private homeschool families. As a group, we realize that each family's behavior expectations differ, yet we agree to train our children in public in a way which reflects Godly character. Meeting in public offers an opportunity to be a good witness to our community. The guidelines which follow are intended to help our group's gatherings be pleasantly organized, and effectively meet thc goals of education and fellowship. When we visit, it is our responsibility to learn the establishment's rules and comply with them. This application of self-government will encourage a respectful attitude towards our hosts and each other. Although parents are responsible for their own children's safety and behavior, all adults attending and guiding the event are considered to be in authority. Correction of a child's behavior, other than those children for whom you are directly in charge, is best referred to the parent. A gentle reminder is usually appreciated by the parent.

1.	Call if you need to cancel your RSVP.
2.	Be punctual. Wait patiently in the designated area until the organizer guide is ready to proceed.
3.	Parents are responsible for their childrens behavior and safety for the duration of the event. This responsibility may be delegated to another adult if the group is divided.
4.	Children must have permission before entering, climbing on or handling host's property.
5.	Children and parents must listen when host is talking.
6.	Dress must be appropriate, modest and clean.  Clean is self-explanatory, except that clean at a campout obviously is different than clean at a professional office field trip.  Appropriate dress means that printing on attire should not contain offensive graphics or words.  This includes advertisements for liquor, offensive rock and roll group pictures or lyrics, graphics containing skulls, death culture or “gothic” themes, or any kind of suggestive or threatening wording.  Modest means not revealing.  Low necklines, bare midriffs, unusually tight clothing, miniskirts, and short shorts are not acceptable any time.  Shirts should be worn over swimsuits.  It is better to err on the side of modesty rather than on the side of impropriety.
7.	Younger children may not be welcome at events designed for older students. Please use discernment in these instances. If necessary, consider sharing the care of young ones with other parents while you supervise their older ones.
8.	Children (and parents) must not be loud, rude, harmful, or distracting to others in the group. Parents in attendance should watch for disruptive behavior and handle the situation without interrupting the host's presentation.
9.	Guests may be invited to certain events as space allows. Guests are defined as 1) family members, 2) out-of-town visitors, or 3) home schooling friends who are interested in joining CHE. Call the person in charge of the event to have your guests put on a waiting list, or call after the sign-up deadline to inquire about space available. "Type 3" Guests may visit only one time.