We believe that high school homeschool students come to Bluegrass United with an already
strong set of values that have been carefully instituted by their families, their churches and
their personal faith. Therefore, we do not seek to "mold" students, "grow" them or change
them. Instead, we want to provide a safe and supportive community where students can
become the people God has already called them to be.
2) We Trust Parents
We believe parents know their children best and are uniquely equipped to lead their children.
Therefore, BU leaves as many decisions as possible in the hands of parents. We listen to
parents and take all suggestions and criticisms seriously.
3) We Encourage the Discouraged
We deal with problems as they arise in a direct and timely manner. Except in very rare cases,
all problems are handled one-one-one in a private manner between the leadership and the
offending student as soon as they occur. Problems are not projected on to the community.
Compassion, privacy and good humor are valued in conflict resolution. The ultimate goal is for
the student to be edified and encouraged.
4) Bluegrass United is a Christian Community.
We believe that Jesus is Lord and the Bible is his Holy Word.
All BU programming must be compatible with mainstream Evangelical Christian belief.
4) We Value Creativity
We attempt to think and plan in creative ways and are not afraid of failure.
5) We Embrace Community
We believe the student’s desire for friendship and community is a God-given desire worthy to
be embraced. We strongly endorse programs and activities that build friendships and
community and believe they are one of the most important factors linked to student satisfaction
with high school homeschooling.
6) We Strive For Excellence in Education
We believe in excellence in education as measure by students reaching their God-given
potential. This potential is not solely measured by academic success.
7) We View BU Leadership as a
We believe is an extraordinary privilege to serve students and serve God.
Bluegrass United is leadership driven, which we believe has proven to be the most effective
and sustainable form of homeschool leadership.
8) We Strive to Make BU Activities and Programs Inclusive.
Bluegrass United is open to all homeschoolers who are willing to abide by BU principles and
we strive to make room for all who want to participate.