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Plano Educators Association of Christian Homeschoolers
Join PEACH

Thank you for your interest in PEACH. We are an all-volunteer, nonprofit Christian homeschool community serving Plano and surrounding North Texas areas. Before submitting your application, please read the information below carefully, including our membership requirements, Statement of Faith, Statement of Purpose, and Code of Conduct.

Please allow 7–14 business days for the application approval process.

Before You Apply
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Annual Fee
Yearly membership fee is $40 per family. Paid after approval.
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Application Time
About 20–30 minutes. Best completed on a PC or laptop.
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Processing Time
Allow 7–14 business days for the application approval process.
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Complimentary Memberships
Available for active military families and full-time Christian missionaries & pastors.

By applying, you acknowledge and agree to the Statement of Faith, Statement of Purpose, and Code of Conduct below. You also confirm that your family is actively homeschooling at least one child using a Christ-centered method of instruction.

You also agree to abide by standards of good and honorable conduct at all group activities, including no proselytizing, lobbying, campaigning, or solicitation among group members. A limited number of financial scholarships are available upon request at the sole discretion of the PEACH Board.

Membership Requirements
  • Verify that your family is actively homeschooling at least one child using a Christ-centered curriculum.
  • Read and agree to the PEACH Statement of Faith.
  • Read, understand, and agree to PEACH's definition of homeschooling found in the Statement of Purpose.
  • Read and understand the PEACH Code of Conduct for field trips and group events.
  • Submit your online application.
  • Once approved, pay the $40 annual membership fee.
Ready to Apply?

Once you have reviewed the information below, you can move forward with the PEACH membership application.

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Statement of Faith Tap to expand ↓
  1. We believe the Bible to be the divinely inspired and the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God. (2 Tim 3:16; 2 Pet 1:21)
  2. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Gen 1:1; Jn 10:30; 1 Cor 6:19; Gal 4:6)
  3. We believe in the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. (Isa 7:14; Matt 1:23; Heb 4:15; Jn 11:25; Rev 19:11-16)
  4. We believe that man is sinful by nature and that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential and an absolute necessity for his salvation. (Rom 3:19, 23; Jn 3:16-19; Titus 3:5-6)
  5. We believe in the continuing ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. (Eph 4:30, 5:18; 1 Cor 6:19-20)
  6. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, they who are saved unto eternal life and they who are lost unto eternal damnation. (Jn 5:28-29)
  7. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. (Rom 8:9; 1 Cor 12:12-13; Gal 3:26-28)
  8. We believe that marriage is a sacred union between one man and one woman and that God intends sexual intimacy to only occur between a man and a woman who are married to each other. (Gen 2:18; Gen 2:21-24)
  9. We believe in the creation of humanity by the direct act of God; that God has created humanity male and female in accordance with His plan. Conduct with the intent to adopt a gender other than one's sex at birth is not in accordance with Scripture. (Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13-14, Deuteronomy 22:5)
  10. We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. Bullying and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accordance with Scripture nor the principles of this group. (Mark 12:28-31, Luke 6:31)
  11. Affiliation Statement: "PEACH neither supports nor endorses the World Council of Churches, National Council of Churches, or any other world, national, or regional organization which gives Christian recognition to unbelievers or advocates multi-faith union."
Statement of Purpose Tap to expand ↓

The purpose of PEACH shall be to provide the opportunity for fellowship, socialization, and informational exchange among homeschooling families by:

  1. PEACH defines homeschooling as:

    Section 29.916 of the Texas Education Code states: "A 'Home-schooled student' means a student who predominantly receives instruction in a general elementary or secondary education program that is provided by the parent, or a person standing in parental authority, in or through the child's home."

    PEACH adheres to this definition and considers enrollment in a public, charter, or private school to be mutually exclusive of homeschooling. The child's instruction must be primarily parent-led and Christ-centered, supporting and not contradicting Biblical teaching consistent with the PEACH Statement of Faith.

    The following programs do not comply with the PEACH definition of Christian homeschooling:
    • A public school / charter school
    • A secular private school
    • A Christian private school
  2. PEACH provides moral and practical support for member families to assist parents in academically strengthening their children and in building character.
  3. PEACH provides a venue for exchanging resources and curriculum ideas, recognizing that all children are not alike in every aspect of education.
  4. PEACH provides opportunities to participate in field trips, clubs, troops, events, and group activities.
Code of Conduct for PEACH Clubs, Activities & Troops Tap to expand ↓
A. General Behavior
  1. Participate.
  2. Listen carefully to directions.
  3. All electronics are to be put away. No cell phone usage or texting without permission from Leadership.
  4. Do not talk when anyone else is talking.
  5. No public displays of affection.
  6. Be respectful of all adults & student leadership.
  7. All adults are to be referred to as Mr. or Mrs. (name).
  8. Use your best manners at all times (please, thank you, excuse me).
  9. Students are expected to complete all outside assignments, including bringing necessary supplies, reading, and other preparation.
  10. Students should arrive to the club, activity or troop meeting in a timely manner.
  11. No gum, no Red Bull-type highly caffeinated drinks, no red drinks.
  12. If you have a student with special needs, please notify the leader before the club begins.
  13. If you will be absent or more than a few minutes late, you must call, text, or email the leader ASAP. Telling a friend does not count.
B. Dress Code
  1. Dress modestly. All hemlines must reach fingertip length. No skintight, see-through, or immodest clothing.
  2. Student's hair must be clean, well groomed, and out of their eyes.
  3. No pajamas.
C. Building and Equipment Policies
  1. Lost items will be placed in the lost and found box.
  2. Keep bathrooms orderly. Clean up after yourself.
  3. No roaming the facility without permission from Leadership.
  4. Weapons of any kind are not permitted.
  5. Leave the facility better than you found it.
  6. Do not sit on tables.
D. Illness / Health
  1. Do not bring students who have had a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea within the last 24 hours.
  2. If your student requires medication, keep it with you and administer it yourself.
  3. Notify leadership of any food allergies or special health requirements before the meeting begins.
E. Communication
  1. Information will be communicated through email. Please check your email regularly for important updates.
F. Discipline Policy
  1. First step: Verbal warning during or immediately following club.
  2. Second step: Parent notification.
  3. Third step: Parent asked to stay and monitor child. Written discipline note issued to parent and PEACH Board.
  4. Fourth step: PEACH Board determines consequences, up to and including expulsion with no refund.
  5. Any purposeful acts of vandalism or violence will result in immediate expulsion.
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