Dikaios offers a myriad of programs and opportunities for homeschooling families. Because it would be impractical for any one family to participate in everything offered by Dikaios, we encourage your to carefully plan your year and choose only those things which would most enhance your family’s program.
Dikaios Christian Educators Association (Support Group)
DCEA support group is the umbrella program of Dikaios. Membership in DCEA is annual and is required in order to take advantage of any of the programs offered by Dikaios. Membership is opened from June 25—September 1.
Dikaios Christian Academy (PSP)
Dikaios’ Private Satellite Program (PSP) is a program that allows students to be enrolled in an established multi-student private school recognized by the State of California’s Board of Education while still receiving their education at home. Dikaios Christian Academy provides attendance records, cum files, transcripts, and diplomas for students of those families involved in this service.
Newsletter
A newsletter describing current events and pertinent issues will be sent to each member family once a month. Events advertised in the newsletter must align with our purpose statement.
Co-op Classes
Enrichment classes are held in San Bernardino, at a local church for three eight week sessions each year. Classes are taught by parents and Dikaios graduates. These extracurricular classes are offered to all ages from nursery to high school. Classes such as art,music, PE, history,and hands on science are popular choices. Students are taken on a first come first served basis. At least one parent per family must participate and remain on campus during the entire program.
In addition to enrichment classes, Co-op also offers academic classes for junior high and high school students. These classes meet for thirty-four weeks and students will receive a grade and given full high school credit upon completion of the course- work. Popular classes include: Algebra, Geometry, Basic Math, and science labs.
Standardized Testing
Dikaios offers the Stanford 10 Achievement Test in the spring of each year for students in grades 3 through high school. These test give ranking of the student against all students in the same grade nationwide.Test are ordered through Bob Jones University and administered by BJU approved Dikaios test proctors.Testing dates are early in June.
Dikaios also offers the Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test (PSAT) for high school students. This test is administered by Dikaios staff once a year in October.
Field Trips
Various field trips are offered throughout the year. They are generally for the whole family and are advertised in our monthly newsletter.
Mother's Nights
Mothers meet one week night of every other month for a time of fellowship at a home designated in the newsletter. Topics related to home education will be discussed by a speaker and support given to those with questions or needs.
Video Library
We have a video lending library which includes several selections directly pertaining to home schooling or related areas such as science, foreign language, math, and history. Please contact the Dikaios office resource center for lending policies.
Speech/ Debate Club
Dikaios has participated in the NCFCA debate competitions locally, at the state level, and at the national level for many years. A speech and debate class is offered in the fall to train its members. No prior experience is necessary. From January through May, club members will meet to prepare for competitions.
Special Programs
Our Co-op program will plan a family night at the end of the school year. Family night is a time for students to display their Co-op projects, and perform with their classmates some of the various things that they have learned in the classroom. Extended family and friends are welcome to attend.
Recital Night
An opportunity is given for children to share their musical or speaking talent with others. We will schedule a recital night during the winter season. Families must sign up in advance in order to perform.
Sonbeams
Sonbeams is a girls' club for 4th through 6th graders. The club meets on the fourth Friday of each month to study God's word, make crafts, play games, and have fun. Our club's theme verse is Matthew 5:16, " Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father in heaven." Each mother is responsible for hosting one meeting during the year.
Sports teams
Dikaios sponsors sports teams that compete with other Christian home schooling support groups. Our basketball program is for boys and girls ages 9 through 18. We offer track & field for students ages 7 through 18, and volleyball for girls junior high through high school age. Sign-ups for all programs are taken at the beginning of the school year.
Fundraisers
We sponsor several fundraisers to help member families raise money to cover the cost of their own Dikaios related home schooling expenses. Dikaios will share 25 - 50 % of the profits with the participating families depending on the fund raiser. "D" bucks are issued for the family to use towards payment of Dikaios programs.
T Shirts
We have sold Dikaios T-shirts of high quality at a great price. We feel that it has been quite a success and allowed all our various programs to have something in common.
School Pictures/ I.D. Cards
We set aside two dates in September for our school pictures. The cost of purchasing pictures will vary according to the size packets ordered. School I.D. cards and a photo for the school yearbook are available at no charge to every student enrolled in Dikaios. Parents may obtain teacher I.D. cards at a nominal fee.
Yearbook
Dikaios publishes a school yearbook annually for our families. Yearbooks can be preordered from August—March and are available for pick-up in early June. We are dedicated to doing our best work and giving our students good publications experience. Yearbook classes are offered at Co-op for junior high and high school students interested in gainig skills in this area.
Graduation Ceremony
All member families may participate in graduation ceremonies for students completing kindergarten, sixth grade, eighth grade and twelfth grade. Families with students who are not enrolled in Dikaios Christian Academy may participate in the graduation ceremony and Dikaios will be happy to provide a diplomas made out in their own school name. Dikaios Christian Academy diplomas will only be given to those enrolled in the PSP program. Tasteful diploma cases may be purchased by all families with students graduating from high school.
Transcripts
Transcripts are provided for high school students enrolled in Dikaios Christian Academy (PSP). There is a $5 charge for transcripts requested after graduation from high school.
