More Than A Logo
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An evergreen tree never loses its leaves: a quiet picture of God's never-ending love and faithfulness, from one generation of our families to the next.
"For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." — Psalm 100:5
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The house represents the home, where we have been called to disciple our children and raise them up in the truth and knowledge of the Lord.
"Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds… Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." — Deuteronomy 11:18–19
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The rising sun calls to mind Christ, the light of the world, and our calling to reflect that light through our words, our actions and our witness.
"Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." — Matthew 5:16
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The cross marks the foundation of everything we do: a life lived in surrender to the One who loved us and gave Himself for us.
"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." — Galatians 2:20
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Beside the evergreen runs a stream, a reminder that our roots are sustained by Christ, the source of living water. Every classroom, every family, every life in this school draws what it needs from Him.
"That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither — whatever they do prospers." — Psalm 1:3
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The hills behind the house remind us where our help comes from. We don't homeschool by our own strength or wisdom; we lift our eyes to the One who made heaven and earth and trust Him to lead the next step.
"I lift up my eyes to the mountains — where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." — Psalm 121:1–2
Evergreen Christian Homeschool was founded in 2017 by a small group of Yorba Linda families who wanted more for their children than a homeschool curriculum alone could offer. They wanted shared classrooms where God's Word was at the center of every subject, friendships that lasted into adulthood, and a community of parents walking the same road together. From those first families and a handful of Tuesday extension classes, Evergreen has grown slowly and intentionally into the community we are today.
A Brief History
Evergreen is entirely parent-led and self-supporting. There are no paid positions and no boardroom to report to. Every family contributes to the life of the school in some way whether it’s teaching a class, organizing a field trip, leading park days, or simply showing up faithfully week after week. That shared ownership keeps our community close and our costs low: classes are taught by parents whose own children sit in the room, field trips are planned by the same people who attend them, and administrative decisions are made face-to-face among people who know each other well. We're a small school by design, and we intend to stay that way.
How We Work
Joining Evergreen
Joining Evergreen is less about enrolling in a school and more about stepping into a community. We are built and maintained by the families who call Evergreen home. Before a new family joins, we set aside time for an in-person interview with our administrators which involves a conversation to learn about your family, share what we do, answer your questions honestly, and make sure Evergreen is the right fit for everyone involved. Enrollment is first-come, first-served among families confirmed through this interview process.
Once a family joins, the expectations are simple but real:
Agreement with our convictions. Member families read and agree to Evergreen's Mission & Vision Statements, Statement of Beliefs, Constitution, and Code of Conduct.
A modest annual fee. Evergreen is entirely self-supporting, so member families share the cost of facilities, materials, and operations. We've worked hard to keep fees low; current amounts are shared during the interview.
A spirit of contribution. Every Evergreen parent serves the school in some way: teaching a class, helping in a classroom, planning field trips, coordinating an event, or providing materials and supplies. The form of service can shift season to season, but the willingness to contribute is what keeps us running.
Faithful participation. Showing up matters. We do expect families to be present in the rhythm of the school year and engaged in the wider community.
There's a lightness to all of this that the list above doesn't quite convey. Mostly, Evergreen membership feels like joining a family that prays for one another, learns alongside one another, and watches one another's children grow up. The expectations exist not to filter people out, but to make sure the families who walk in find something worth staying for.
About Private Satellite Programs (PSPs)
Most families coming to Evergreen for the first time have one practical question: how does this all work, legally? In California, parents who homeschool have several options for satisfying compulsory education law. One of the most common is to enroll their children in a Private Satellite Program (PSP), or a state-recognized private school whose students are taught primarily at home, under the legal umbrella of that school.
Evergreen Christian Homeschool is one such PSP. When you join, your students are formally enrolled in Evergreen, and Evergreen (not you, as an individual filer) submits the annual Private School Affidavit (the R-4) to the California Department of Education. We maintain attendance records and provide cumulative student records on request. You teach at home, your family chooses your Biblical worldview curriculum, and you set your daily schedule, but the legal paperwork is handled at the school level, and your family is part of a documented private-school community.
For families new to homeschooling, that often comes as a relief: you're not navigating state filings alone, and your child has a clear, documented educational history if and when they apply to college, enter a community college dual-enrollment program, or transfer to another school. For families coming from independent homeschooling, the PSP structure trades a small amount of paperwork-handed-off for the benefits of community, weekly classes, and shared accountability.
If you'd like to read more about the legal side, the California Department of Education's Private Schools page is a clear starting point. Our administrators are also happy to walk you through the specifics during your inquiry interview.