Indiana

[Sandy in Indy]

Hello from the frozen state of Indiana! (near zero today...brrrrrr)

[KristineIN]

I am in Lafayette!

Kristine

[MelissaD]

Evansville area here!!

Melissa

[Denise in IN]

Hello to my fellow hoosiers! This is fun!

I'm in the Ft Wayne area.

[Maria from IN]

Maria here, raised in Evansville, living in Terre Haute...

Hello, all you frozen Hoosiers!
:eek:

[runningirl71]

Just wanted to say hi to my fellow hoosiers! I'm in Vincennes IN, an hour south of Terre Haute and an hour north of Evansville!

angie

[Momto4kids]

Hi we live in South Bend!

[mbeaser]

I can finally join in here: Missy, Ethan (7.5yo 2gr), Rachel (5yo Ker) and Bella (17mo, distractor) in Bedford, IN. I'm still on my separation leave from the Navy for almost a month, but we started HSing March 31.

[PG4WOODS]

Hello, to fellow Hoosiers!
I am currently located in New Whiteland, south of Indianapolis.

[cricket1178]

Hello fellow hoosiers!

We are in Spencer, IN. It is halfway between Bloomington and Terre Haute.

[SnowWhite]

I'm in a suburb of Louisville, KY, so southern IN.

[magic]

We are currently in Colorado but are planning to move to Spencer within the year.

[Mosaicmind]

I am in Lafayette and desperately seeking some other homeschooling moms to talk on the phone with or hang out with. Been here almost 8 years and still don't know that many homeschoolers.

[KIN]

1 hour north of Ft. Wayne or 45 minutes east of South Bend. Jean in IN and jail warden are also close to here.

[ccdschool]

NW Indiana here. We've been home schooling for about 13 years. :)

[Lovedtodeath]

West Indy. Geesh, so many in this state, but still too far away! :(

[ReAmy]

My first post....I figured this is a safe topic. NW Indiana here too!

[MeanestMomInMidwest]

NW Indiana here too (I'm a West Coast transplant).
We are secular homeschoolers, and have not been able to find other HS families to hang out with yet (we're new to homeschooling).

[FourOaks]

West Indy. Geesh, so many in this state, but still too far away! :(

I'm on the west side of Indy! Where are you?
Angie

[clarkacademy]

Muncie here Oh yippee and yes TOO COLD BRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!:grouphug:

[Lovedtodeath]

Brownsburg!:seeya:

[MgoBlue]

JUST north of Huntington here...

[Irene Lynn]

Hello! I'm in Indy, too! Love the snow.

[Lovedtodeath]

SUMMER'S ALMOST HERE IN INDIANA ...WE CAN NOW SEE THE DEER MOVING AROUND.


YEP, WON'T BE LONG NOW!!




Ugh it was a picture of deer with their heads and necks sticking out of the snow. It won't upload properly.

[Holly IN]

Brownsburg!:seeya:

WOW!!! You are very very close to me. Are you in Heritage Builders by any chance??

Holly

[Lovedtodeath]

Is that the name of your neighborhood? I live in North B-burg. All of us west Indy folk should meet up at the Children's Museum!

[FourOaks]

I'm in Plainfield! Are any of you in Heritage Builders (homeschool group out of Brownsburg)? I'm new to this side of town and trying to meet others.
Angie

[Lovedtodeath]

There's a homeschool group here??? I am so in. Tell me about it. FourOaks, my homeschool name is 4 Cedars. :)

I don't think I can be a member of Heritage Builders. :( I do not agree with these:


I believe the living God is one God Who manifests Himself in three distinct but equal persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

I believe Jesus is truly God and truly man, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.


I agree with the rest of them, including this one:

I believe Jesus is the Son of the living God.
Why do they have to be so picky?

[Lovedtodeath]

http://www.ihen.org/content/support/counties/hendricks.htm#support

Here is a list of groups. There are more than that one!

[Holly IN]

Carmen

I can answer your questions about Heritage Builders The reason they have this in the statement of faith is so that anybody that comes in know and understand what is being taught in the group so there are no surprises. Now you can join without agreeing to this but you do have to sign that you have read the statement of faith and understand it. This is to prevent confusion in coordinating an event so it doesn't violate the statement of faith.

I had no problems signing it. I am glad it is there so I know my kids will not be taught something that is against what I believe.

It is a Christian group. We do have non-believers in the group and they are ok with it.

The trinity thing that you pointed out. It can go either way. I believe that Jesus is part of the trinity. So the three is separate but yet all in one. So I am ok with that statement. I also believe that Jesus was God in the flesh.
They are merely stating what the Bible says. I do not think they were picky. The whole trinity aspect is confusing to a lot of people. I do not think it is cause to not join a group. You do not have to agree with it in order to join the group. YOu just have to sign stating you understand it.

If you do not think you join that is ok. I understand. I do hope you find a group that fits your criteria. :001_smile:

I hope to meet you someday.

Holly

[Lovedtodeath]

Are there any groups that have meetings in places other than churches?

How can we participate in some activities (like homeschool skate) if we have a toddler with us?

Are you in Heritage Builders Holly? What does the group do? How often would we be participating in something? Will they separate me from my children? Why would the trinity doctrine come up in activities? Do I have to sign that I agree with those statements, or can I get around that somehow?

We are lonely around here. Thank you.

[Holly IN]

Are there any groups that have meetings in places other than churches?

How can we participate in some activities (like homeschool skate) if we have a toddler with us?

Are you in Heritage Builders Holly? What does the group do? How often would we be participating in something? Will they separate me from my children? Why would the trinity doctrine come up in activities? Do I have to sign that I agree with those statements, or can I get around that somehow?

We are lonely around here. Thank you.

Most groups that I know of around here meet in churches. The reason being they do not charge us. Other places charge us. We also use the Brownsburg Library meeting rooms for classes.

I am in Heritage Builders.

For stuff like the homeschool skate you can take a toddler with you. There are activities for the whole family at least 2-3 times a session. We have 3 registration sessions.

We have workshops which is considered one day event, classes which is considered something that happens one day a week for 2 weeks or more. Then we have field trips. We have a middle school group that have social activities and service activities once a month.

They do not separate you from your children. You are always welcome to stay with your kids in classes, field trips or workshops. There are some events where parents are required to stay.

Yes, you have to sign the documents. Basically you are signing them stating you understand the statement of faith. That is it.

Holly

[FourOaks]

Holly, would you be willing to talk with me more about Heritage Builders? We just recently moved to the area and I know no one. I am trying to make some decisions regarding next year and I know that your open house isn't until May. You are welcome to email me privately.
Thanks,
Angie

[FourOaks]

Carmen,
I know you sent me a message, but I can't get to it. Send to me again and we'll see if I am now able to respond!
Blessings,
Angie

[Holly IN]

fouroaks...I just emailed you.

Holly

[Lovedtodeath]

Angie, I can't find it either! It was just a friendly, nothing important.

I was at my library today and I asked if they had any homeschool groups. Heritage Builders has meetings in my library!!! I would love to meet up with some of you if you are going to be there and available after the Heritage Builders meeting.

[Holly IN]

hhhmmm I have to look at my schedule to see when I will be at the library. I am not there today though.

I will PM you my schedule.

Holly

[Holly IN]

Anybody from Indiana going to the Midwest Convention? Do you want to meet up somewhere??

Holly

[Lovedtodeath]

Is that the one in Ohio?

[Holly IN]

Yes. Cincinnati on April 16th to 18th.

Holly

[Lovedtodeath]

There is one in South Bend too. Dr. Demme of Math U See will be there. I was not planning on going to either one though. Traveling doesn't happen when I have a toddler. :)

[FourOaks]

Yes Holly, I am going to the Midwest Convention. I'm going over Friday morning and coming back late Saturday evening!
Angie

[Lovedtodeath]

Angie, one thing I said to you is that our school name is 4 cedars. :)

[FourOaks]

Four Oaks Academy. . .growing little acorns into mighty oaks!!

[Dulcimeramy]

Hi, I'm in Indianapolis! :001_smile:

I grew up in Brownsburg. I'm looking for a support group for 2009/10. Our four sons will be ages 5-13 in the fall.

Could somebody please pm me about Heritage Builders, or any other homeschool groups in the Indy area about which you have a good opinion?

Thanks!
Amy

[dmmosher]

I'm new to Northwest IN

[angieathome]

Columbus, Indiana off I-65 between Indy and Louisville.

[stephanie78]

Hi! I'm in Salem, Indiana which is Washington County.

[Holly IN]

Stephanie

I have relatives in Salem, IN.

Holly

[Dulcimeramy]

Stephanie, we were near Salem/Scottsburg last week, at Hardy Lake! So beautiful there.

I've had a hard time finding a support group that I feel brave enough to join. I wanted to join Heritage Builders for next year, but their website says "by referral only."

:( I don't know anyone in the group. Back to square one!

[Lovedtodeath]

Has anyone been to Indiana Beach recently?

There were some bad reviews in '08, but it has transferred ownership since then.

We are trying to decide whether to go to Indiana Beach or King's Island.

DD really wants to see the beach and swim there. (But, the reviews for the beach itself are awful:confused:)

It is about 60 miles closer to us than King's Island. It is less expensive and has more variety of food. We really like the idea of the shoot em up rides.

Any opinions on what I should do?

[Holly IN]

From what I remember, the beach was very dirty. Not clean water but dirty water.

I highly recommend Kings Island over Indiana Beach.

Holly

[Holly IN]

Hello

I need to find a new homeschool group that is in either Boone County or Hendricks (NOT HERITAGE BUILDERS!!) County. I am willing to drive to Carmel for Wisdom Builders. We want to see all of our options first. We will consider Indianapolis if it is worth a trip.

Thanks!

Holly

[Lovedtodeath]

PMd you

[Lovedtodeath]

http://www.ihen.org/content/support/...ks.htm#support (http://www.ihen.org/content/support/counties/hendricks.htm#support) here is a list of groups. I am in Bravehearts2U. We are all about casual socializing. No workshops or classes. Just a demo about exotic pets once a year. If I can get enough interest, I am trying to have a meet-up for moms of toddlers and preschoolers at my house. (It is so much easier than the park.) I'd have to meet you somewhere else first though!

[Lovedtodeath]

Stephanie, we were near Salem/Scottsburg last week, at Hardy Lake! So beautiful there.

I've had a hard time finding a support group that I feel brave enough to join. I wanted to join Heritage Builders for next year, but their website says "by referral only."

:( I don't know anyone in the group. Back to square one! Sandy (the OP) has a group.

[Holly IN]

It is now by referral only. They have done a lot of wrongs the past few years to several families including mine. We are now forced to leave due to my son's neck injury which a kid attacked my son. My son never provoked him as two witnesses told the board. Then a teacher of my son who is on the board went after my son in a very hurtful way. She said a bunch of stuff about him which blew me away. So they kicked us out. I can't believe I gave glowing reviews of the group during this past year.

Yes, it is the group to stay away from. They did not handle this in Christian love. A friend of mine who stepped down from the board told me she had to step down because she couldn't be part of something that is very unChristlike.

We are looking into Wisdom Builders.

edited to add: We have been with Heritage Builders for 8 years. I have bent over backwards to help the group far exceeding my obligations to the group. I coordinate at least 5 activities each year which only one activity is only required by each family (to coordinate).

Holly

[Dulcimeramy]

It is now by referral only. They have done a lot of wrongs the past few years to several families including mine. We are now forced to leave due to my son's neck injury which a kid attacked my son. My son never provoked him as two witnesses told the board. Then a teacher of my son who is on the board went after my son in a very hurtful way. She said a bunch of stuff about him which blew me away. So they kicked us out. I can't believe I gave glowing reviews of the group during this past year.

Yes, it is the group to stay away from. They did not handle this in Christian love. A friend of mine who stepped down from the board told me she had to step down because she couldn't be part of something that is very unChristlike.

We are looking into Wisdom Builders.

edited to add: We have been with Heritage Builders for 8 years. I have bent over backwards to help the group far exceeding my obligations to the group. I coordinate at least 5 activities each year which only one activity is only required by each family (to coordinate).

Holly

That is disgraceful! Well, I'll just thank the Lord it didn't work out for us to join, then. :(

I looked at Wisdom Builders. I can't possibly afford it.

[Holly IN]

actually Wisdom Builders is cheaper all around. Heritage Builders classes for high school run around $400 to $600 a year. For elementary it usually runs around $30 per student per session.
Some classes are $200 per semester. Some are $160 per semester. Biology 1 is $600 a year.
Hope this helps
Holly

[Lovedtodeath]

Can someone give me information about a gym class or coop for homeschoolers? I was at the Downtown library a while back and heard that there was one. We would love to be able to participate.

[Catiejoy]

halfway between Lafayette and Indianapolis

[twins05]

We will start our second year of homeschooling in August. Just moved to Richmond last summer. Still looking to connect with more hs families in the area!
Jill

[YaelAldrich]

West Lafayette and enjoying the heat!

[mama23]

We are in a suburb of Louisville in So In. We are looking to meet other people in the area.

[mommymilkies]

Just wanted to say hi to my fellow hoosiers! I'm in Vincennes IN, an hour south of Terre Haute and an hour north of Evansville!

angie

I am half an hour from you across the IL border. :001_smile:

[Kerrie in VA]

We are near Garfield Park in Indianapolis and would love to meet others in central Indiana.

[MominIN]

We're just outside of Fort Wayne.

[Indygirl]

We are in southern Indiana just west of Bloomington.

[FeFe]

Hello from Fort Wayne, where the sun came out this afternoon!

[mrsaddison]

Howdy! We live just north of Terre Haute! *waves* :)

[JulieJ]

Waving a big hello from the Kokomo area!:001_smile:

[Shelly M]

Hello from Franklin Co. (southeast)!

[manythanks]

Hi everyone! New to the forum. Located in Henderson, KY just across the river from Evansville, IN (hoping to move there soon), and originally from Vincennes, IN. Looking for anyone from the area.

Susan

[MilkMaid]

I have a sister who lives in Corydon, IN. She is the manager of the Arby's there. If you live near by, stop in to have a quality fast food meal with her. She's super friendly. Tell her that her sister from TN sent ya!:lol:
That would be too funny, I would love to be a fly on the wall if anyone lives close enough to do that. :tongue_smilie:
Blessings!;)

[Rebecca M]

Hi! I'm from NW Indiana.

[Wabi Sabi]

Just chiming in to say hello from the Bloomington area. :seeya:

[Jazzmin]

Reviving an old thread:

My name is Jazzmin and I just started HS'ing my 5yo DS2 :seeya: I recently moved back to Bloomington from NE Indiana.

[Jesi]

I'm also in the Bloomington area. I have a preschooler (as well as younger children) and we're still debating what type of schooling to do. We're keeping it simple right now.

[Jazzmin]

We are also keeping it pretty simple. I love the classical approach, but we are easing into it. I have a 3yo DD1 that sits in on the lessons, and she seems to love it as much as 5yo DS2 :)

[psychmom]

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I'm in Evansville and I'm also easing into the classical approach. Enjoying re-reading the Greek myths...

[mommymilkies]

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I'm in Evansville and I'm also easing into the classical approach. Enjoying re-reading the Greek myths...

This may sound super creepy, but I know you! We met at the SWISH meeting at the park awhile back. :)

[psychmom]

This may sound super creepy, but I know you! We met at the SWISH meeting at the park awhile back. :)

Hi, no it's not creepy--I think you're the one that told me about these forums? I've really enjoyed reading them and have found them useful, so thanks! We haven't made it to a park meeting lately, it's been kind of crazy. But if you are headed this way again let me know, maybe we can meet up somewhere. I always enjoy hearing how other people "do" homeschool, especially using classical methods...