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BETA CLUB, NATIONAL
Joan Burnett
151 Beta Club Way
Spartanburg, SC 29306-3012
PHONE: (864)583-4553; 1-800-845-8281 ; FAX: (864)542-9300
EMAIL: jburnett@betaclub.org
INTERNET: http://www.betaclub.org
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Established by the local schools
DUES/FEES: Junior division-$15.00; Senior division-$15.00
A non-profit academic, leadership, honor, service organization for Students
grades 5-12.
AREA SERVED: Nationwide
Date of Last Update: 20100707
HOMESCHOOLS, UPSTATE ASSOCIATION OF
Connie L. Bailey, Executive Director
PO Box 718
Inman, SC 29349
PHONE: (864)598-9996
Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Homeschool parent-teacher must have a high school
diploma or GED, commit to teach required subjects 180 days per year, and
maintain required yearly documentation.
DUES/FEES: $75/student or $100/family
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Request application via phone, email, letter or fax and
a staff member will assist the applicant throughout the process.
A 501(c)(3), non-profit, SC homeschool accountability association established in
1996 under SC Section 59-65-47. In the past TUAH has served over 1100 families
per year until the 2003-2004 school year. Beginning 2003, TUAH chose to better
serve Spartanburg County and outlying areas with more individualized assistance
for both local homeschool families and school districts. TUAH provides:
homeschool counseling; required parent-teacher documents; optional group testing
site; high school graduation service, transcripts and diplomas; and high school
biology, advanced biology, and computer science labs.
FUNDING: Membership fees
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20100621
INDEPENDENT HOME SCHOOLS, SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF; SCAIHS
Kathy Carper, President
930 Knox Abbott Drive
Cayce, SC 29033
PHONE: (803)454-0427
EMAIL: SCAIHS@scaihs.org
INTERNET: http://www.SCAIHS.org
Monday-Thursday, 9:30 am-5 pm
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
Teach the subjects specified in the law for a minimum of 180 days per school
year. Document instruction and submit periodic reports. Participate in annual
testing program (for grades 3-11).
DUES/FEES: For one child, $328.00/yr; for two children, $388.00/yr; for three or
more, $448.00/yr.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call, write or download from
www.scaihs.org for
application
South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools is a non-profit
organization founded in 1990. During the 2009-2010 school year, SCAIHS served
over 900 home-schooling families, representing an enrollment of 1500 students in
kindergarten through 12th grade. Membership in SCAIHS and continuing compliance
with its standards fully satisfies the demands of South Carolina's compulsory
attendance laws. SCAIHS offers teaching resources, curriculum counseling, and
workshops to its members. SCAIHS offers four high school tracks and a special
needs program. It also serves home-school families through the Home School
Bookstore located in its office.
FUNDING: membership fees
AREA SERVED: South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20100819
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