Welcome to MACH!

We meet on Tuesdays for the 2019-2020 school year!

We are a 28 week, academic co-op where your child will receive all the necessary instruction for science and history, as well as writing and literature for upper classes.  Your child will enjoy class interaction and learn to be responsible to another teacher.  Moms enjoy connecting and supporting one another in our family atmosphere. We are accepting new families for our 2020-2021 school year.  We also have opportunities for moms who would prefer to drop off their high school age students for a quality education.

Lawanda Miller, 717-808-2789, klcmiller@outlook.com

New Member Applications, contact: Kim Groff, mkcgroff@gmail.com, 717-572-3821

Our 2020-2021 school year dates:  

August 25; September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20 (Business meeting), 27; and November 3, 10, 17

January 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2 (Spring break or snow make-up day), 9 (Business meeting), 16 (Open house), 23, 30; and 

April 6 (Open house), 13, 20 (Presentation Night)

We are accepting new members for the 2020/2021 School year!

You may be wondering what makes MACH different from other co-ops?

Did you know, last June, Pennsylvania passed House Bill 1615, which changes the compulsory school age from ages 8-17 to ages 6-18? Beginning in the 2020/2021 school year, homeschool parents will need to provide an affidavit, compile a portfolio, and have an evaluation done for any child 6 years or older.  At MACH we provide academic classes for all ages. Our classes are on a scheduled rotational basis, so you know your child will receive all the necessary training in science, history, physical education, and in the secondary grades, English Writing & Literature. Co-op classes provide this necessary teaching, as well as provide worksheets, projects, etc. to include in the homeschool portfolio.

Elementary Students:

• Receive teaching of history from K- 6^th grade, with a 4^th grade emphasis on PA History.

• Are taught all areas of science, with class time dedicated to lab work, “hands-on-activities”, and special in-depth unit studies.

• Participate in year-long gym classes, and are instructed in a variety of group sports, learning teamwork, listening skills, coordination, and agility. At-home physical fitness is also encouraged. Log sheets and tests are optional but make great additions to the homeschool portfolio.

• In addition to the morning classes of history, science, and gym, students may choose to participate in afternoon electives such as art, life skills, Lego club, music, and drama.

Junior and Senior High Students:

• Students completing our regular rotation of morning courses, will receive all the credits needed to fulfill the homeschool law in the area of Science, English, and Social Studies.

• Areas of science which are taught: Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy & Physiology

• Social Studies rotation includes: Early American History, Renaissance & Reformation, World Geography, Modern World History with World Religions, Personal Finance (economics), Government/Civics, and Psychology.

• Our English rotation includes a strong writing component in the junior high years, including instruction in writing a research paper. Grade appropriate novels are read and analyzed. Students will also learn speech skills and give oral presentation. High school students rotate through the following three courses: English with an American Literature emphasis, English with a British Literature emphasis, and English with a World Literature Emphasis. High schoolers will continue to sharpen their written communication skills, as well as their oral communication skills through both individual and group presentations.

• Students may participate in additional afternoon electives, such as art, debate, volleyball, and music/drama. Math classes are also available at this level.

What does this mean for you as a parent?

• Having a continuous rotation of classes gives parents the assurance their student is receiving all the teaching and instruction needed to fulfill the homeschool law. It helps eliminate the guess-work and stress of wondering if your child is learning all they need to know!

Those interested in pursuing membership with MACH should contact our New Member Coordinator, Kim Groff (mkcgroff@gmail.com or 717-572-3821) or can visit our website http://www.homeschool-life.com/pa/mach.