SJ. Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Ok ladies, I need to know something serious. Where do I get my Homeschooling Insurance Card? Are the premiums high? What exactly will I be insuring - that my children are properly educated? Properly socialized? Not scarred for life? Today at Barnes and Noble I was informed that my educator's discount card will be expiring at the end of the month. When I told the lady helping me that we homeschooled and that I did not have a school ID card she informed me that I can bring in my Homeschooling Insurance Card. I informed her that I never heard of such a thing and that when I received the card I just told the B&N employee that we homeschooled. She strongly felt that I should look into getting my insurance card and that I should bring it in next time. Someone fess up, where do I get one? Is this like some secret society or something? Perhaps a Hive membership card will do? :lol: Good times at the book store. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YARNacademy Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 New yo me! So I hit the Almighty Google.... http://www.homeschoolinsurancesolutions.com/ Hmmmm...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 If there is one, it better cover mental health care very well. (One of those days here... :lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Perhaps the store employee meant the HSLDA member card? I believe there is another similar organization but I can't recall the name. You can make your own card for free here: http://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/homeschool-id/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Are they referring to a card from HSLDA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 You didn't get your yours with the goat? Maybe he ate the cupcakes and the card. :lol: As I read your post I had my B&N educator card in my hand. It's been on my desk for two weeks because it's expired. I haven't even bothered to see what I need to renew it. Last time they were such a pain in person, like they were doing me this HUGE favor by believing I was a homeschooler. In our last state we had a Letter of Intent and received a much copied receipt of letter in return. My B&N almost didn't accept it. Um, it's from the state, lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftymama Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 That is just creepy. I don't get it. Though I couldn't get my Joann's card this year because I didn't have an official authorization letter from my county. I had one last year as it was our first year, but they just check a block on our spring review form to say we're continuing. And I had to inform the woman at Joann's numerous times that the county does not "authorize" me to do anything. And then she said maybe I could bring in a pay stub. Really? If you don't know the process, don't try to speak to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoLuRu Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 A pay stub? Wow, some people really are clueless. Maybe you could have your kids make you an ID out of construction paper or something. :tongue_smilie: Art project time! Make sure it has glitter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 I was hoping someone here would have fessed up to making an insurance card to show as proof of homeschooling, I thought it had 'The Hive' written all over it. :D Seriously, I don't know what she was talking about and I don't think she did either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I was hoping someone here would have fessed up to making an insurance card to show as proof of homeschooling, I thought it had 'The Hive' written all over it. :D Seriously, I don't know what she was talking about and I don't think she did either. Just for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Getting that discount card from B&N is a crap shoot, even though the corporate offices are totally on board with it. When I was in California, I owned/administered an umbrella school. I went into B&N with my business checking account--you know, the one with the school name on it instead of my personal name--a faculty card with my name on it, and I might also have had my private school affidavit, to show that it was a bona fide school. Nope. No educators' card for me. I had to have...wait for it...lesson plans. Or a pay stub. :blink: B&N is just not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Just for you I love it! I am now a proud card carrying member of The Hive and carry insurance for the most important thing I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Getting that discount card from B&N is a crap shoot, even though the corporate offices are totally on board with it. When I was in California, I owned/administered an umbrella school. I went into B&N with my business checking account--you know, the one with the school name on it instead of my personal name--a faculty card with my name on it, and I might also have had my private school affidavit, to show that it was a bona fide school. Nope. No educators' card for me. I had to have...wait for it...lesson plans. Or a pay stub. :blink: B&N is just not worth it. Whoa, that is crazy! :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 You need a Membership Card. To an Official Homeschooling Group. It will Prove you are a Homeschooler, because it is an Official Membership Card. And fortunately for you, I have a form for that. Simply use a word processing program to fill in the name of your Homeschooling Group (replacing "Your Group Name Here Homeschool Co-Op" on the form), then either print it on colored card stock, or print on regular paper and take it to a printer and have it copied onto card stock. Cut out the cards (10 per page), and issue them to members of your Official Homeschooling Group. (For future reference, it's on my website, under "useful forms", under "misc.") Please use responsibly. ;) Just for you Oh - and that was brilliant!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 You need a Membership Card. To an Official Homeschooling Group. It will Prove you are a Homeschooler, because it is an Official Membership Card. And fortunately for you, I have a form for that. Simply use a word processing program to fill in the name of your Homeschooling Group (replacing "Your Group Name Here Homeschool Co-Op" on the form), then either print it on colored card stock, or print on regular paper and take it to a printer and have it copied onto card stock. Cut out the cards (10 per page), and issue them to members of your Official Homeschooling Group. (For future reference, it's on my website, under "useful forms", under "misc.") Please use responsibly. ;) Oh - and that was brilliant!!! Thanks, I just started a group that I co-organize and maybe we will use these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAR120C Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 The first time I asked about a homeschoolers card at Barnes & Noble they refused because I "could be faking." hm. Borders (back then) was much much nicer about it - they asked to see the card we had from the state, but they weren't all that interested in it anyway. I think in the end I got the Borders educators card without actually bringing in the state card... but I would have been fine with that too. (I just never carry that sort of thing.) What got me the Barnes & Noble card was showing up with a stack of books at the register... and my Borders card. And the phrase "oh my gosh, I wasn't thinking - I guess I'll have to buy these at Borders" They were pretty quick about the card then! I have to say though... when we got a new Barnes & Noble, the manager there went out of her way to encourage homeschoolers to shop there. No problem with the discount card, and they specifically invited us to their teachers appreciation events. That was much nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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