Student Groups
MHEA sponsors several student activity groups. For more information about a specific group click the name of the group below.
High School connections (grades 9 - 12)
High School Connections are monthly events held throughout the school year with the primary purpose of providing social activities for MHEA high school students in grades 9 - 12. The events are planned and chaperoned by a group of MHEA high school moms. A variety of events are held throughout the year, including swing dance and line dance lessons, bowling, ice skating, scavenger hunts, movie outings, etc. MHEA membership is required to attend Connections activities.
For information on November's event CLICK HERE.
For information on November's event CLICK HERE.
honor society (grades 7 - 12)
MHEA's Honor Society is the Eta chapter of Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society for students in grades 7 - 12. The Honor Society recognizes scholarship in the homeschool community and encourages service in the community we live in. Our students grow by taking initiative to run for offices within the group, by listening to professional speakers each month, and by planning events to benefit others. We require students to participate in one group project each semester; three hours of personal service in the community each semester; and the monthly meetings, which are usually on the third Tuesday of each month from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Our social coordinators also plan optional chaperoned socials. The more a student participates, the more that student will enjoy it and learn from the group.
If you have any questions, please email HonorSociety@MyMHEA.org and one of the sponsors, Cindy Pillow or Melodi Brewer, will respond.
If you have any questions, please email HonorSociety@MyMHEA.org and one of the sponsors, Cindy Pillow or Melodi Brewer, will respond.
| Honor Society Handbook |
| Service Hours Sheet |
yearbook (grades 9 - 12)
The award-winning MHEA yearbook (for 8 years running) is produced by 10-12 homeschool high school students. They design the cover, plan the theme, design the pages, sell the ads, write the captions, and take many pictures! Working together one day a week in their class in Germantown, students also run school picture days and attend events to take pictures. This is a group of students dedicated to producing a quality publication for the homeschool community!
Our official MHEA photograher is Shelby Images. We have 4 picture dates each fall for grades K-11. Seniors go to the Shelby Images Studio for the special event of their Senior Pictures.
The yearbook staff loves for parents and teachers to submit pictures of students throughout their school days. We love pictures from science experiments, hands-on learning, socializing, and sports! Pictures can be emailed with the student's name, grade, and activity to Deskmom1@aol.com.
We are delighted and excited to share memories with you!
Seniors are encouraged to submit their senior picture for inclusion in the yearbook. You may download the form below.
Our official MHEA photograher is Shelby Images. We have 4 picture dates each fall for grades K-11. Seniors go to the Shelby Images Studio for the special event of their Senior Pictures.
The yearbook staff loves for parents and teachers to submit pictures of students throughout their school days. We love pictures from science experiments, hands-on learning, socializing, and sports! Pictures can be emailed with the student's name, grade, and activity to Deskmom1@aol.com.
We are delighted and excited to share memories with you!
Seniors are encouraged to submit their senior picture for inclusion in the yearbook. You may download the form below.
| Senior Picture Yearbook Submission Form |
his choir (grades 9 - 12)
Since 1996, HiS Choir has provided the opportunity for MHEA students to be involved in a choir. HiS Choir is a non-audition choir for homeschooled students in grades 7-12, and any MHEA student in those grades is welcome to join. There is also a smaller singing group within the choir, the Ensemble, for which interested students may audition. The choir is directed by Mr. John McWhorter, who volunteers his time in this ministry. Rehearsals are held on Thursdays from 12:00 - 2:00 pm (to 2:30 pm for Ensemble members) at First Evangelical Church, 735 Ridge Lake Blvd., Memphis. The choir sings Christian music, mostly contemporary style, and does two concerts each year: one at Christmas and another in the spring. Cost to participate is $20 per student, per semester; high school students may earn Fine Arts credit for participation in the choir. Students may join in both fall and spring semesters; however, Mr. McWhorter does ask that prospective choir members be in attendance starting no later than the third week of rehearsal for the current semester. Rehearsals for the 2018 Christmas concert began on Thursday, September 6, 2018. If you have questions, please contact Mr. McWhorter at HiSChoir@MyMHEA.org.
Speech & Debate (ages 5 - 18)
Participating in Speech and/or Debate is a great opportunity for students to develop critical thinking and speaking skills in a fun and challenging environment. MHEA has a local speech & debate club that helps students hone these skills in the fall, and then compete with the NCFCA national organization in the spring. NCFCA stands for National Christian Forensics and Communications Association, and more information about this competitive league can be found at www.ncfca.org.
Club Details
The Memphis Speech and Debate club (known as S.W.A.T., which stands for Students With a Testimony) meets on Friday afternoons at First Baptist Church Fisherville, 11893 Macon Road, Eads, 38028.
The 2017/18 year began on Friday, August 18.
Regular Club Time:
Debate Club meets from 12:15 – 2:30 pm.
Speech Club meets from 2:45 – 4:45 pm.
Juniors Club meets from 2:45 – 4:45 pm.
Debate and Speech Clubs are for Varsity competitors age 12-18, and the Junior program is for siblings/students ages 5-12.
Registration Details:
Annual registration is $100 per family with competition-age students (age 12 by 9/1/18) and $50 per family with only junior-age students.
Families interested in joining Memphis S.W.A.T. should attend the informational meeting in the fall (to be scheduled) and contact SWATspeechdebate@MyMHEA.org.
Club Details
The Memphis Speech and Debate club (known as S.W.A.T., which stands for Students With a Testimony) meets on Friday afternoons at First Baptist Church Fisherville, 11893 Macon Road, Eads, 38028.
The 2017/18 year began on Friday, August 18.
Regular Club Time:
Debate Club meets from 12:15 – 2:30 pm.
Speech Club meets from 2:45 – 4:45 pm.
Juniors Club meets from 2:45 – 4:45 pm.
Debate and Speech Clubs are for Varsity competitors age 12-18, and the Junior program is for siblings/students ages 5-12.
Registration Details:
Annual registration is $100 per family with competition-age students (age 12 by 9/1/18) and $50 per family with only junior-age students.
Families interested in joining Memphis S.W.A.T. should attend the informational meeting in the fall (to be scheduled) and contact SWATspeechdebate@MyMHEA.org.
chess (grades 2 - 12)
Why play chess?
Chess is fun and motivational! Chess can stay with you for life! Chess helps hone math, reading, and critical thinking skills; it improves concentration and confidence! Chess teaches one to win and lose with good sportsmanship!
When and where are meetings?
The MHEA Chess Club meets on scheduled Mondays from 6:30-8:00 pm. Our meeting dates for the 2018-2019 school year are: August 20, September 17, October 15 & 29, November 12 & 26, January 14 & 28, February 11 & 25, and March 11 & 25. We will meet at the Sycamore View Church of Christ, 1910 Sycamore View Rd., Memphis, TN 38134. Updates to our schedule are posted via the email list and the MHEA Chess Club Facebook group.
The September 17th meeting will be the last chance to join the Chess Club this school year.
What grade levels are included?
The club is designed for reading 2nd grade students and above. Last year we had a great age distribution with every student finding room to grow and be challenged.
What will the meetings be like?
The MHEA Chess Club sponsors will strive to create a fun, social, learning atmosphere for the students. Meetings will last 1.5 hours and may include large group skills instruction (15-30 min.), chess game drills, chess play, team games, and small group instruction as needed. Opportunities for students to get to know one another, serve, and share about themselves will be incorporated into the club meetings. Competition will not be intense, but chess is a game that ends with a draw or a clear winner or loser. Students will learn camaraderie, sportsmanship, teamwork, and will have opportunities to display the Fruit of the Spirit.
What is the cost, and how do I register?
Club dues for the 2018-2019 school year are $20 (payable to MHEA). Dues are to be paid with registration at the first meeting. Your MHEA membership must be current, due to insurance requirements. Please bring your current MHEA membership card to registration.
If you have a question please email Chess@MyMHEA.org.
Chess is fun and motivational! Chess can stay with you for life! Chess helps hone math, reading, and critical thinking skills; it improves concentration and confidence! Chess teaches one to win and lose with good sportsmanship!
When and where are meetings?
The MHEA Chess Club meets on scheduled Mondays from 6:30-8:00 pm. Our meeting dates for the 2018-2019 school year are: August 20, September 17, October 15 & 29, November 12 & 26, January 14 & 28, February 11 & 25, and March 11 & 25. We will meet at the Sycamore View Church of Christ, 1910 Sycamore View Rd., Memphis, TN 38134. Updates to our schedule are posted via the email list and the MHEA Chess Club Facebook group.
The September 17th meeting will be the last chance to join the Chess Club this school year.
What grade levels are included?
The club is designed for reading 2nd grade students and above. Last year we had a great age distribution with every student finding room to grow and be challenged.
What will the meetings be like?
The MHEA Chess Club sponsors will strive to create a fun, social, learning atmosphere for the students. Meetings will last 1.5 hours and may include large group skills instruction (15-30 min.), chess game drills, chess play, team games, and small group instruction as needed. Opportunities for students to get to know one another, serve, and share about themselves will be incorporated into the club meetings. Competition will not be intense, but chess is a game that ends with a draw or a clear winner or loser. Students will learn camaraderie, sportsmanship, teamwork, and will have opportunities to display the Fruit of the Spirit.
What is the cost, and how do I register?
Club dues for the 2018-2019 school year are $20 (payable to MHEA). Dues are to be paid with registration at the first meeting. Your MHEA membership must be current, due to insurance requirements. Please bring your current MHEA membership card to registration.
If you have a question please email Chess@MyMHEA.org.
Health Occupation Students of America (hosa) (grades 9 - 12)
Is your son or daughter interested in a career in the health care industry?
Are you looking for a new club or activity for your 7th-12th grade student?
Then consider the new MHEA HOSA club! A newly organized MHEA-sponsored club is forming this August. Meetings will be held once per month with opportunities for rewarding regional, state and national competitions.
What’s that, you wonder? It stands for Health Occupation Students of America. A national leadership organization for students to learn about and work toward careers in health care.
HOSA-Future Health Professionals.
Fall semester meeting dates are as follows:
Costs:
For more information, contact Stephanie Jones at HOSA@MyMHEA.org.
Are you looking for a new club or activity for your 7th-12th grade student?
Then consider the new MHEA HOSA club! A newly organized MHEA-sponsored club is forming this August. Meetings will be held once per month with opportunities for rewarding regional, state and national competitions.
What’s that, you wonder? It stands for Health Occupation Students of America. A national leadership organization for students to learn about and work toward careers in health care.
HOSA-Future Health Professionals.
Fall semester meeting dates are as follows:
- Monday, February 4, 3:00 - 4:30 pm, Germantown Library
- Monday, March 4, 3:00 - 4:30 pm, Germantown Library
- Monday, April 1, 3:00 - 4:30 pm, Germantown Library
- Monday, May 6, 3:00 - 4:30 pm, Germantown Library
Costs:
- Join National / State HOSA - $14
- MHEA HOSA t-shirt - $13 - $16
- Regional Competition - $5
- Additional fees will apply for students doing state and national competitions and will depend on number of students attending.
For more information, contact Stephanie Jones at HOSA@MyMHEA.org.
links of luv - service organization (grades 9 - 12)
Links of Luv is an MHEA student-run service organization for grades 9 - 12 which raises funds for Spreading Sunshine. Spreading Sunshine is a non-profit organization which strives to meet the practical, emotional, and spiritual needs of families impacted by childhood illness or disease.
For questions contact Mitzi Keating at LinksofLuv@MyMHEA.org.
For questions contact Mitzi Keating at LinksofLuv@MyMHEA.org.