For Parents
Home and school situations differ, but most people want to be the best possible parents. Good grades are important but alone are not enough to ensure children will grow up to live happy and productive lives. Released Time Bible Education can help you to accomplish just that!
Independent research and experiences demonstrate that children participating in Released Time programs do better academically and have fewer behavioral problems. These programs have a positive impact on the culture and success of public school students by teaching biblically-based character and leadership skills, engaging in prayer for and with students, reducing disciplinary issues, reducing violence, reducing vandalism, and increasing students’ responsibility and self respect.
Released Time Bible Education is the only legal means to devotionally teach the Bible to public school children during the school day. These programs are voluntary, privately funded and are held off school grounds during the school day.
Common Questions for parents about release time education.
Do Released Time Bible Education classes interfere with the school day?
No. Released Time classes do not interfere with your child’s mandatory school courses or afterschool activities. The class schedule is set by school personnel in consultation with Released Time staff. Usually the Released Time classes are scheduled for times when other electives are offered.
What are the requirements for my child to attend a Released Time program?
The only requirement is that the student’s legal guardian sign off a permission form allowing them to join the class.
There is no cost to the student or school system for Release Time Bible Education! Everything is privately funded through generous giving.
What does the schedule look like for a students who’d attend KHM?
The schedule for KHM differs according to the school and grade a student is attending. For grades between K-8th, class is held once per week and is held during an elective class period or during a lunch period. Class for these grades lasts around 15-20 minutes for the lesson with 10 minutes set aside for transportation from and to the schools. If the class is during a lunch period, students either take their lunch with them or lunch is provided at the off site location and they eat while the lesson is taught. KHM for credit classes are every day and are only offered at Celina and Parkway schools from grades 9-12. These classes last between 30-40 minutes with adequate transportation time as well. For more specific details, feel free to contact us via email at grandlakekhm@gmail.com or call us at 419-586-1095.
Are Released Time Bible Education classes held on school grounds?
No. Released Time classes are held off school campus in a nearby classroom. If the classroom is not within walking distance, transportation is provided by the Released Time program.
Who can volunteer for KHM? How to know your children are in good hands?
At KHM, every person seeking to become a volunteer is required to be approved by our site coordinators and must have a certified background check done prior to volunteering. This procedure is done for any level a person is seeking to volunteer for, whether that be to help as a bus driver, walker, teacher, or any leader in the ministry.
Safety is always at the forefront of our minds as we recognize the responsibility of taking care of groups of students on a weekly bases, so we make sure through attendance checks prior to leaving from the school and prior to leaving a location that all students are accounted for. We also have at least 2 - 3 chaperones directions students any time they are moving from one location to another.
Benefits of Bible Release Education.
Improved involvement and development in school and in the community
Improved relationships with family and friends
Stronger self confidence and regard for others
Completely free for students to attend
Establish Biblical worldview in students
Reduction in risk-taking behavior
Positive coping skills for a variety of life situations
A greater connection to God, leading to a stronger understanding of life and a greater self purpose.
Students learn what they were created for, they have a purpose and calling given.