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Class Registration Information

1.     You must first be a paid member of BACH to register for BACH classes. The BACH membership fee is $50.00 per family per year. The Membership Fee is payable online via PayPal. 

2.     There is no longer a add drop grace period, first month class fees must be paid for at registration.

3.     A first month class fee must be paid for each student at registration paid directly to the teacher, info on how to do that is under each class description.  If the fee is not made for a student that is added to a class, the student will be removed from that class the next day.  

4.     New Drop Fee Information:

From the time of registration and payment until August 1st, there will be an additional one-month tuition fee assessed if the class is dropped. Example-- a class is $35 per month. You register and pay on June 5th. On July 15 you decide to use another option and drop the class. You need to pay an additional $35 to the teacher upon dropping the class for a total of $70 paid to the teacher.

From August 2nd through the rest of the school year any classes dropped will be assessed an additional two-month tuition fee. Example -- a class is $40 per month. You register and pay on July 1. On September 20th you decide the class is not a good fit for your student and drop. You will need to pay an $80 drop fee to the teacher for a total of $120 paid to the teacher.

Co-op style classes are free each month but do have a small fee to buy universal supplies like scissors and glue for all the classes/teaching parents to use. Parents teach the class 4-8 times per year instead of paying a teacher. Co-op style classes are a great way to meet lots of kids and parents and an inexpensive way for your students to get classroom experience. Drops fees for co-op classes are $50 per student if dropped after registration and prior to parents completing their teaching assignment for that class.

5.     Supply fees will be the responsibility of the parents on the first day of September classes paid directly to the teachers.   Parents and students are responsible for paying their BACH teachers the monthly fees on the first day of class for each month after September.  Prompt payment is required to avoid late fees.

6.     All families that register for BACH classes must also pay an additional Family Class Registration Fee of $40.00 before September 1, 2022. The Class Registration Fee is payable online via PayPal and is given to FBC for their graciousness in hosting us.  This fee will be added to your account after July 1st.  There is Mandatory Volunteering for parents of students taking classes (8 slots per year). 

7.     Parents who register one or more students for BACH Classes are required to sign and submit the Parent Class Participation Form before September 1, 2023.  Parent Class Participation forms can be found on the BACH Website.

8.     All students who register for one or more BACH classes are required to sign the Student Class Participation Form before September 1, 2023.  Student Class Participation Forms can be found on the BACH website.

9.     A parent can only register a High School student for classes ONLY if the student has been homeschooled for at least one full school year.

10.  There will be a Mandatory Parent Meeting and a Mandatory High School and Middle School meeting (7th-12th) for all families participating in BACH classes.  The meeting dates are TBA, but are typically held the second week of September.

11.  If you are joining classes mid school year, your co-op payment will be $20 and your volunteer requirements will be 4 slots.

12.  Per church mandate, students are not allowed to stay for lunch nor may they walk off the church campus.  Students need to be picked up by an adult or older students may drive themselves off campus.

13.  All students may be dropped off for classes.  Parents are welcome to stay in the outside at the picnic tables for fellowship.  Students need to be picked up or supervised by a parent if there is a gap between classes (e.g. class from 8:40-9:40, no class, class from11-12).  BACH will not supervise students nor monitor their leaving the building.  If students have large gaps in class time,for example, an 8:45 am class then a break until the 3:00 pm class, they should be picked up after the first class ends.  High School or driving students may NOT linger on campus with large gaps in classes or after their classes are over.  They can go to the local library to study, run errands, meet friends at a coffee shop, ect.  Hanging out and socializing in the lobby or parking lot while classes are in session is not an option.

 

About BACH Classes

OUR PURPOSE
The primary purpose BACH Classes is to provide additional options for parents as they continue to seek the Lord for His provision for their children's education. It is also to give an opportunity for members of the Body of Christ to make their gifts and talents available to others. It is not the purpose of BACH to undermine the authority or confidence of parents in any way. Neither can it be a replacement for parent involvement. An added bonus is the opportunity to encourage one another through Christian fellowship.

OUR SCHEDULE

Classes meet on Mondays and/or Thursdays. Student(s) will be given assignments to perform at home under parental supervision. The BACH calendar is posted on the website

OUR TEACHERS
We thank the Lord for every one of our teachers. Without their talents and skills, our co-op would not have flourished as much as it has.  Our teachers are self-employed, independent contractors.

OUR FEES
Annual (fall and spring semester) non-refundable registration fees are $40 per family. The registration fee must be paid by September 1, 2020, or students will NOT be allowed to start classes. Students who sign up for classes and do not pay the registration fee by September 1, will be dropped from the class.  Although the BACH Class Registration system allows subscribers to register online immediately, these registrations are not valid and the student's place in class will not be held until the registration fee is paid in full. (No exceptions) Registration Fees should be paid on this website via PayPal.

Individual class fees range from approximately $0 - $75 a month.  Each teacher sets their own class fees. The exact fee will be listed with the class description. All payments must be made payable to each individual teacher. A late fee may be charged for late payments.

When registering for classes, individuals are making a commitment to our entire co-op school year.  After registration regardless of the issue, if a class is dropped, parents will be responsible for paying 2 months of the dropped class's monthly fee.

OUR GUIDELINES
BACH classes are not a typical school situation. The parent is completely responsible for their child/children, even while they are in BACH classes and even if parents ARE NOT on campus. The Class Participation Forms have outlined BACH’s policies and procedures. Once classes have started, violations of those policies could result in the removal from a class, etc. Following BACH’s policies and procedures will help to ensure a more smoothly run school year for everyone.

Both Students and Parents are required to submit Class Participation Forms before September 1, 2022. Students will not be allowed to start classes without these forms. Both the Parent Class Participation Form and the Student Class Participation Form can be found on this website. 

Parents are required to volunteer during the school year.  BACH needs parents to monitor the great room/common area and needs help setting up and breaking down/cleaning rooms.  For all students registered for any classes on the FBC campus, parents will need to volunteer 6-8 times during the school year.  A volunteer schedule will be posted in  August 2023 so parents may begin signing up for volunteer slots, keep an eye on your email for information.