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RHC is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a vibrant homeschool community through the collaborative efforts of its members. It functions within a dynamically governed model, acting as a platform for parents to exchange peer support and information, collaborate, and curate diverse learning and social experiences. With activities available a la carte, RHC offers families maximum flexibility to customize their homeschooling experience according to their needs and interests. Independent class facilitators, compensated for their services, engage directly with enrolled families, creating an enriching and diverse learning environment. 

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Prioritizing the security and privacy of our members, we reveal our location after confirming vaccination and the family's decision to move forward post-Zoom interview. For your family's planning convenience, we are situated near Maymont Park in Richmond, VA

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Inclusive secular means creating a welcoming and respectful learning environment that is free from religious influence or bias. It celebrates diversity and welcomes families of all backgrounds and beliefs. 

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Family Contribution 

RHC has a yearly per-family membership contribution that covers the rent, insurance fees, website, and supplies.  The contribution may be paid all at once or in payments.  The amount of the financial contribution will be determined and published each year.  

Class Fees 

 Fees for classes and clubs are set by the individual instructor, ranging from $25-$250 per semester.  Many class facilitators offer payment plans, sibling discounts, and their own tiered payments. 

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The collective offers a diverse array of classes and clubs to cater to the varied needs and interests of our community members. Our class offerings include a mix of middle/high school academics, interest-led projects, and exploratory/enrichment courses. We encourage our members to initiate clubs based on their passions, whether adult or youth-led. Some of our existing clubs include banned books, Romance Novel Club, D&D, and Cosplay. 

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RHC embraces and welcomes diverse learners, including those who identify as neurodivergent or disabled. It is important to understand that RHC does not operate as a support service and, therefore, does not employ support workers. As parents and caregivers, it is your responsibility to provide the necessary support and scaffolding to meet the learning, emotional, social, and sensory needs of your children.

We encourage families to openly discuss areas where additional support and accommodations might be required with class facilitators and other community members, both during class/group sessions and outside of them.

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RHC provides a diverse range of social offerings throughout the year, including meetups, field trips, festive days, and various engaging activities such as theme days, apple picking, go-carts, and putt-putt.  These activities are designed to foster connections, build friendships, and create a vibrant social community for all members.

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• contribute financially to support the collective (ie., facility fee);
• complete community service hours as required. 
• abide by the health and wellness policy;
• be accountable for the safety and whereabouts of their children and considerate of other member families in our community,
• assist all children to maintain  behavior standards for our mutually considerate community while participating in Richmond Homeschool Collectives activities and
• utilize restorative practice strategies whenever possible.

   

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Families are not required to teach or lead classes, however, it is encouraged. Each family is expected to contribute a minimum of 6 hrs of community service per semester.  

The community duties include: 

• Building safety monitors

• Building Set up

• Building Clean up 

• Special Event Days

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There are a few steps to joining RHC:

Step 1: Submit an application. After we've had time to review your application we will contact you to set up a Zoom call with a few of our members to discuss RHC in detail.

Step 2: Show proof of  your Covid19 vaccination and  your family will be invited to attend an in-person Meet & Greet to make sure you feel we are the right fit for your family (at least one in-person meet and greet is required)

Step 3: Pay the community contribution, and then your family will have access to class registration, meet-ups, field trips, clubs, and other activities.