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
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.
honor society
MHEA's Honor Society is the Eta chapter of Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society. 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.
Applications are now open for the 2018-2019 school year. The membership requirements (including testing) are on the Application Form in the link below. The completed packet must be received by Tuesday, July 24, 2018. If you have any questions, please email HonorSociety@MyMHEA.org and one of the sponsors, Cindy Pillow or Melodi Brewer, will respond.
Applications are now open for the 2018-2019 school year. The membership requirements (including testing) are on the Application Form in the link below. The completed packet must be received by Tuesday, July 24, 2018. If you have any questions, please email HonorSociety@MyMHEA.org and one of the sponsors, Cindy Pillow or Melodi Brewer, will respond.
| Honor Society Application |
| Honor Society Handbook |
| Service Hours Sheet |
yearbook
The award-winning MHEA yearbook, 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 day 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 into 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 day. 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!
Our official MHEA photograher is Shelby Images. We have 4 picture dates each fall for grades K-11. Seniors go into 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 day. 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!
his choir
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 Thursday nights during the school year, from 6:30-8:30 pm, in the D.L. Moody Room on the first floor of the gym at First Evangelical Church. 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. If you have questions, please contact Mr. McWhorter at HiSChoir@MyMHEA.org.
Speech & Debate
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 information 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 information meeting in the fall (to be scheduled) and contact SWATspeechdebate@MyMHEA.org.
chess
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 met this year on select Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm. This year the MHEA Chess Club met in the Children’s Ministry Wing of Sycamore View Church of Christ (1910 Sycamore View Road, Memphis, TN 38134).
Who is the club for?
The club is designed for 3rd grade - 12th grade students who have a working knowledge of chess. Students must be able to play independently and should enjoy recreational chess games.
What will the meetings be like?
The MHEA Chess Club sponsors will strive to create a fun, social, and learning atmosphere for the students. Meetings will last 1.5 hours and may include large group skills instruction, chess game drills, and plenty of time to play chess with fellow homeschool students. Competition will not be intense, but chess is a game that ends with a draw or a clear winner or loser.
What is the cost, and how do I register?
Dues are approximately $20 per student (payable to MHEA by cash or check). Registration will take place in the fall. More information will be posted as it becomes available. Please bring your MHEA membership card to registration. Students do not need to bring supplies. The MHEA Chess Club will supply tournament boards for the students to use during club meetings. Students should have access to a tournament chess set at home for practice.
If you have a question please email Chess@MyMHEA.org. We look forward to playing chess with you.
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 met this year on select Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm. This year the MHEA Chess Club met in the Children’s Ministry Wing of Sycamore View Church of Christ (1910 Sycamore View Road, Memphis, TN 38134).
Who is the club for?
The club is designed for 3rd grade - 12th grade students who have a working knowledge of chess. Students must be able to play independently and should enjoy recreational chess games.
What will the meetings be like?
The MHEA Chess Club sponsors will strive to create a fun, social, and learning atmosphere for the students. Meetings will last 1.5 hours and may include large group skills instruction, chess game drills, and plenty of time to play chess with fellow homeschool students. Competition will not be intense, but chess is a game that ends with a draw or a clear winner or loser.
What is the cost, and how do I register?
Dues are approximately $20 per student (payable to MHEA by cash or check). Registration will take place in the fall. More information will be posted as it becomes available. Please bring your MHEA membership card to registration. Students do not need to bring supplies. The MHEA Chess Club will supply tournament boards for the students to use during club meetings. Students should have access to a tournament chess set at home for practice.
If you have a question please email Chess@MyMHEA.org. We look forward to playing chess with you.