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Welcome to Planet Homeschool

Join Planet Homeschool for our 25th year
2023–2024

Fall Semester 2023
Fridays 8 September–8 December 2023
(no classes 13 October & 24 November)
Online classes on Thursdays, 7 September–7 December 

Spring Semester 2024
Fridays 12 January–10 May 2024
(no classes 16 February & 29 March)
(bad-weather make-up day on 17 May)
Online classes on Thursdays, 11 January–9 May


Our Co-op’s Location

Planet Homeschool is a vibrant welcoming inclusive secular learning community for middle and high school students ages 10–19.

We meet in-person on Fridays from September 8, 2023, through May 17, 2024 and online on Thursdays, September 7, 2023, through May 9, 2024.

PHS instructors are passionate about student learning and actively engaged in their fields. Our classes are small, fostering a comfortable, informal atmosphere and close relationships among instructors, students, parents and guardians. At the heart of our community are our awesome youth: the lively and intellectually curious students who truly enjoy being here and learning together. Students have gathering spaces for studying and socializing, and free time to get to know one another. Members may host additional social gatherings and activities such as bowling, movies, or park gatherings.

As a co-op, PHS is made possible by all our talents and labor. All members are expected to pitch in, whether that’s helping with setup and cleanup every Friday or taking the lead on organizing an open house.

We invite you to explore our website. If you have further questions regarding PHS, please feel free to contact our co-op’s Lead Volunteers at PlanetHomeschoolMN@gmail.com.

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News & Updates
Planet Homeschool's 25th Year!
PHS Leadership Team | 2023–2024
News & Updates
Streamlined Process for Course Proposals
PHS Leadership Team | Course Planning
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Planet Homeschool is now on Instagram
PHS Leadership Team | News & Updates
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Course Planning for the Upcoming Year
PHS Leadership Team | Course Planning
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Teaching Biology at Planet Homeschool
PHS Leadership Team | Instructor Search
1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period 4th Period
Room 114
High School Chemistry (Spring)
14 y/o - 19 y/o
Drawing
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Room 115
Creative Writing: Fantasy
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Sign Language for Beginners I & II
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Foamsmith Armory
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Room 116
Ethics of the Apocalypse
12 y/o - 19 y/o
Medieval History
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Women Throughout History
12 y/o - 19 y/o
Ancient World History (Spring)
12 y/o - 19 y/o
Room 119
Practical 3D Printing
12 y/o - 19 y/o
Room 121
Sibling Squad (First Period) (Spring)
Sibling Squad (Second Period) (Spring)
Sibling Squad (Third Period) (Spring)
Sibling Squad (Fourth Period) (Spring)
Fellowship Hall
Introduction to Animation
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Theater Production
10 y/o - 19 y/o
PHS Clubs (Spring)
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Thursdays online
Astronomy (Online)
12 y/o - 19 y/o
Photography Senior Seminar (Spring Online)
14 y/o - 19 y/o
Private Lessons
Small Group or One-on-One Math Lessons
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Cancelled
Fencing with Minnesota Sword Play (Spring)
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Middle School Biology
10 y/o - 14 y/o
Chain Reactions and Playful Contraptions
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Cancelled
Photography
13 y/o - 19 y/o
Climate Change Solutions
12 y/o - 19 y/o
Japanese (Online)
12 y/o - 19 y/o
Cancelled
The Class About Death
12 y/o - 19 y/o
Shadow, Light, and Color: Charcoal and Oil Pastels
10 y/o - 19 y/o
1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period 4th Period
Room 114
High School Chemistry (Fall)
14 y/o - 19 y/o
Painting
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Animal Husbandry
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Room 115
Drawing Fantasy Maps and Tokens
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Journalism/PHS Newspaper
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Designing Solutions to Everyday Problems
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Room 116
Toxic Gifts: The History of Poison/Poisonous Gas
12 y/o - 19 y/o
LGBTQ Plus History
12 y/o - 19 y/o
Mock Trial
12 y/o - 19 y/o
Ancient World History (Fall)
12 y/o - 19 y/o
Room 119
Costumes and Cosplay
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Social and Presentation Skills
13 y/o - 19 y/o
Lounge | Room 120
Sibling Squad (First Period) (Fall)
Sibling Squad (Second Period) (Fall)
Sibling Squad (Third Period) (Fall)
Sibling Squad (Fourth Period) (Fall)
Ebenezer Room (upstairs)
Sign Language for Beginners I & II
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Fellowship Hall
Fencing with Minnesota Sword Play (Fall)
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Shakespearean Youth Theater: Venus and Adonis
13 y/o - 19 y/o
LARPcraft: Creating a Live Action Role Play
10 y/o - 19 y/o
PHS Clubs (Fall)
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Thursdays online
Photography Senior Seminar (Fall)
14 y/o - 19 y/o
Private Lessons
Small Group or One-on-One Math Lessons
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Cancelled
Funky Hand Embroidery
12 y/o - 19 y/o
Collaborative Theater and Storytelling
10 y/o - 19 y/o
Coding with Python
14 y/o - 19 y/o
Cancelled
Planning Sustainable Cities
12 y/o - 19 y/o
Japanese (Online)
12 y/o - 19 y/o

Calendar

Mar
26
Spring Break — No PHS
March 26 - Tuesday
Mar
28
Spring Break — No PHS
March 28 - Thursday
Mar
29
Spring Break — No PHS
March 29 - Friday
Apr
04
All-Member Meeting: Plans for Next Year
April 4 - Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Apr
19
Course Schedule Announced
April 19 - Friday
Apr
19
Formal Day
April 19 - Friday
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
May
03
PHS Open House Party
May 3rd, 11:30am - 3:00pm
11:30 AM - 03:00 PM
May
10
Last Scheduled Day of Spring Semester In-Person Classes
Friday 10 May 2024
08:45 AM - 03:30 PM
May
17
End-of-Year Get-Together
May 17 - Friday
May
17
Bad Weather Make-Up Day
May 17 - Friday
09:00 AM - 03:20 PM
May
23
All-Member Meeting: Spring Recap
May 23 - Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
May
24
Closet Clean Up Day
May 24 - Friday
10:00 AM
May
27
Memorial Day
May 27 - Monday
May
30
End-of-Year Wrap-Up Meeting for Executive Volunteers
May 30 - Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Aug
16
Fall Semester Preparations Meeting for Executive & Support Volunteers
August 16 - Friday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Aug
26
All-Member Meeting: Fall Orientation
August 26 - Monday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sep
06
Not-Back-to-School Get-Together
September 6 - Friday
01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Sep
13
First Day of Fall Semester In-Person Classes
September 13 - Friday
08:45 AM - 03:30 PM
Sep
27
All Member Meeting: Volunteering At PHS
September 27 - Friday
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Oct
08
Fall Break — No PHS
October 8 - Tuesday
Oct
10
Fall Break — No PHS
October 10 - Thursday
Oct
11
Fall Break — No PHS
October 11 - Friday
Oct
24
Spring Semester Registration Opens for Renewed PHS Members
October 24 - Thursday
09:00 AM
Oct
25
Halloween Costume Day
October 25 - Friday
08:45 AM - 03:20 PM
Nov
01
Spring Semester Registration Opens for New Members
Friday 4 November 2022
09:00 AM
Nov
14
Planning Meeting for Next Year for Executive Volunteers
November 14 - Thursday
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Nov
26
Thanksgiving Break — No PHS
November 26 - Tuesday
Nov
28
Thanksgiving Break — No PHS
November 28 - Thursday
Nov
29
Thanksgiving Break — No PHS
November 29 - Friday
Dec
10
Last Day for Online Classes Held On Tuesdays
December 10 - Tuesday
Dec
12
Last Day for Online Classes Held On Thursdays
December 12 - Thursday
Dec
13
Last Day of Fall Semester In-Person Classes
December 13 - Friday
08:45 AM - 03:30 PM
Dec
19
All-Member Meeting: Fall Recap
December 19 - Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Dec
20
Winter Break — No PHS
December 20 - Friday
Dec
27
Winter Break — No PHS
December 27 - Friday
Jan
03
Winter Break — No PHS
January 3 - Friday
Jan
06
All-Member Meeting: Spring Orientation
January 6 - Monday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Jan
10
First Day of Spring Semester Classes
January 10 - Friday
08:45 AM - 03:30 PM
Jan
16
Course Planning Meeting for Executive Volunteers
January 16 - Thursday
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Jan
24
All-Member Brainstorming Session for Course Offerings for Next Year
January 24 - Friday
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM
Feb
11
Mid-Winter Break — No PHS
February 11 - Tuesday
Feb
13
Mid-Winter Break — No PHS
February 13 - Thursday