Leader: Karen Stallings
"You are the salt of the earth … you are the light of the world … let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in Heaven.” Matthew 5:13-14, 16 ESV
Who We Are
The Salt & Light Homeschool Association (SLHA) is a Christian homeschool group based in Raleigh, NC. We are a ministry of Mount Vernon Baptist Church. We strive to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ in everything we do.
SLHA brings homeschool families together for support, encouragement and fellowship, and provides opportunities for growth for both the homeschooled child and parents.
For complete information on SHLA, please visit our user group website at:
Member Benefits
- Regular parent meetings for fellowship, planning and support
- Mini Co-op classes / parent book study
- Educational fairs, including Science and International Fairs, Spelling Bee
- Night of the Arts
- Annual IOWA testing
- End of Grade Promotion Night
- Whole family fellowship meals with opportunities for students to share projects and talents in a public forum
- Group field trips
- Seasonal parties and learning opportunities
- Park days and playgroups
- Middle & high school socials/hangouts
- Service projects
- Annual Mother’s Tea
- … and much, much more!
Monthly Parent Meetings
Parent meetings are generally held at 7pm on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Building no. 4, Room 4216. Guests are always welcome, but should contact SLHA to confirm the meeting schedule and location.
Membership Requirements
To encourage strong relationships and foster the intimacy of the homeschooling experience, we generally limit membership to a maximum of thirty families. Our membership year is from July 1 to June 30. Members must:
- Agree with and sign the SLHA Statement of Faith included in the SLHA Membership Application
- Abide by all North Carolina laws regarding home education
- Pay annual dues established by the SLHA Leadership Committee
- Abide by SLHA guidelines and rules
- Parent participation is expected in all activities in which their own children participate.
E-mail Salt & Light Home School Association