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Jubilee Academy
the
Church School of Jubilee Ministry
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Julie McElroy
education - "the
gradual process of acquiring knowledge for the preparation of
life"
If, for whatever
reason, you want to follow in the footsteps of
millions of Americans by exploring home education, you’ve
come to the right place. Jubilee Academy was founded
by resolution as a part of the original documents of
1989, not an add-on.
The director of
the academy is also its founder, Julie McElroy.
Graduating from the University of Alabama, Birmingham
in Health Education didn't qualify Julie to be the
chief administrator of a large home education
association, but helping to found two
other church schools prior to Jubilee Academy in 1989,
and teaching her three boys for their entire
elementary and secondary education did. She has been involved in the home education
movement in Alabama since 1985, which when coupled
with her own personal experience provides a wealth of knowledge
and resource that few could equal. 
Her knowledge of and interaction with
scores of employees from various
boards of education around Alabama, DHR workers, law
enforcement agents, attorneys, and elected officials
provide a keen insight into education and how it is perceived
in general in Alabama.
Her experience and passion has well equipped her as
she has directed, encouraged, and cajoled hundreds of
families through their own home school experience.
In the State of
Alabama there are no specific laws governing
"home education". It is
accomplished
lawfully under the authority of a
"church school". Such a school is a part of
the ministry of a church, exempting it from the
regulation of the State or local boards of education.
It is free to follow its own guidelines administrated
by its own governing body.
You
must possess a sincerely held religious belief in
order to be exempted under state law. As far as
Jubilee Academy is concerned, that falls under
Proverbs 22:6, specifically designating the individual
parents responsible for the "training up" of
their children; you can farm it out, ship ‘em off,
or do it yourself, but you’re responsible.
That’s the religious belief that we adhere
to, and if you agree with that, then you have the God
given right of a sincerely held religious belief that
allows you to teach your child yourself.
Jubilee Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational church, and
Jubilee
Academy is a church school. So, should you choose to enroll with us, your
child would be enrolled in Jubilee Academy.
For more
details you can view the brochure
on this sight.
You can also email us at Jubileeacademy@yahoo.com
or call the office to request, free of charge,
our interactive CD "Jubilee Academy
Home School 101".
(205) 951-3103
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