FAQs
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Where does the co-op meet? |
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We meet on the westside of Jacksonville, FL. We are easily accessible from 295, and we have families from Duval, Clay, and Baker Counties. |
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When does the co-op meet? |
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The co-op meets most Monday mornings from early September to end of April. |
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What ages does the co-op serve, and what classes are offered? |
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Classes are available for newborns through 12th grade. |
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What are my responsibilities as a parent in the co-op? |
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SDG is a parent-led co-op. All moms teach in some capacity from nursery through high school. Our goal is to place you in a teaching position that utilizes your passions and strengths. All moms are also expected to serve on a committee and a cleaning team each year. |
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What does it cost to be a part of this co-op? |
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We strive to keep our fees very reasonable, even for large families. Each family pays an annual registration fee, facility fee, class fee, and insurance fee. The cost of books for middle and high school students is not included. Cost varies by year and by family. See our Estimate of Fees. |
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What is the Charlotte Mason method? |
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SDG is a co-op founded upon the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education. While we are not purists in observing this method, we request that teachers make an effort to familiarize themselves with the philosophy, and align their classroom exercises with the Charlotte Mason style of learning. We utilize a broad range of living books and encourage verbal, written, or creative narration of readings. We believe that God, The Creator, is naturally infused into every subject, that children are capable of appreciating the finest art, music, and literature in its original form, and that the work of dealing with the accepting, rejecting, and internalizing of ideas lies with the child, not the teacher. The teacher is the presenter of the “feast”, and, is often pleased to find herself a fellow learner with the students. “The question is not, - how much does the youth know? When he has finished his education – but how much does he care? And about how many orders of things does he care? In fact, how large is the room in which he finds his feet set? And, therefore, how full is the life he has before him?”- Charlotte Mason
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