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KHS is the acronym for Kingdom Homeschool Services. We are not a school but a homeschool Co-op. A group of families and students who come together to learn and enjoy the homeschool life together in a family environment.

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We have two main programs. Families can choose to register for one of both programs.

Hybrid Track: Meets Monday- Tuesday- Thursday

Co-op Track: Meets ONLY Wednesdays

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Unfortunately, we are not equipped to receive students with special needs, unless a parent or caregiver attends with them, and/or an assistance at the family’s expense is hired to help them during the day. 

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Students should be entering Kindergarten to participate in any of our programs. 

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• Guidance on how to start homeschooling (Per/hour Fee)

• Curriculum help (Per/hour Fee) 

• Evaluations (Per child fee)

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We are located at Refreshing Mountain! 455 Camp Road, Stevens, PA 17578.

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Yes. Each family is assigned between 2-3 times per semester to clean the classrooms at the end of the day. In addition, each family  is required to fulfill another responsibility such as: help in the classroom, organize field trips, Co-op gathering, organize classroom meals, Field day, etc.

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Yes! Younger siblings are welcome to come with parents to help and “hang” out for the day if parents feel they can fulfill their daily responsibilities with their young ones along.

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What if I cannot commit to my assigned time to serve? We have an option in which families pay an opt out fee per semester, that allows them to be released from these responsibilities. If NO opt-out-fee was paid at the start of the semester and you miss your days in which you are required to serve, an additional charge will be added to your account.

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Parents are responsible to reach out to other families to trade days with them. Once the change has been made, parents are responsible to let our Parent Helper Coordinator know about the change.

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Please refer to our Discipline guideline.

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Yes! Families are required to comply with PA Homeschool Law which requires the submission of Affidavit and Objectives, plus an end-of-the-year evaluation.

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Yes. All families are required and responsible to have an evaluator and submit required paperwork to their school district.

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Each family is required to submit a yearly Affidavit and Objectives before they start homeschooling to their School Districts. Use the following link to inform yourself of what is required. PA Homeschool Info

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No. Attendance is solely the parent’s responsibility.

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Unfortunately, since we are a small Co-op we count and budget on every dollar amount committed when the financial commitment form is signed at the beginning of the year, we are unable to provide refunds.  We will consider strenuous financial situations on a case by case basis. 

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KHS does not meet during Thanksgiving ( Wednesday- Monday), Christmas (three-week break), Easter (Easter Monday). We also take off on Presidents Day. See program pages for specific details.

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Program starts the Tuesday or Wednesday after Labor Day (depending on track) 

Hybrid program ends the second week of May.

Co-op track ends the last week of April.

See program pages for specific details.

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Hybrid :8:30 am- 3:30 pm (drop off starts at 8:20- Pick up ends at 3:40)

Co-op: 9:30 am- 3:30 pm (drop off starts at 9:20- Pick up ends at 3:40)

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Because of the availability of the facilities we use, we can’t schedule Snow make up days. Students in Hybrid track will have assigned work to complete at home. Co-op days will be missed.

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Since we are a Co-op, families are welcome to miss as many or as little days as they wish. The cost and/or charge for tuition will not change if days are missed. We suggest taking their school work along, but families are welcome to decide what is best for their children. 

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Please contact our Director to discuss this impediment.

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Yes. All teachers and helpers have their clearances.

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Starting with the color wheel, Miss Lilia will guide students to create specific watercolor paintings. Once they have mastered the techniques, students will have the opportunity to paint their own creation. 

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Provided by Refreshing Mountain, students will receive age specific instruction on how to work together to complete specific challenges or obstacles. This will include opportunities for children to encourage each other in competitive relays or outdoor games. 

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Kevin will start this class by diving into the history of specific board games and card games. He will focus on what concepts are needed to make a good game and how to make it competitive and engaging. In addition to playing games throughout this class, students will also get the opportunity to create their own game either individually or in a group. 

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Miss Debbie will give some good, practical knowledge on CPR, First Aid, and AEDs! Throughout the class, students will get hands-on practice on assessing a scene in an emergency, evaluating a patient, performing CPR on adults and infants, and using an AED if necessary. Any student 12 years and older will have the opportunity to become CPR certified at an additional fee.

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Students will get the opportunity to learn about how to take care of a car! From fluids to windshield wipers to changing a tire, students will get hands-on experience so they are prepared for the road. This class is only offered to students ages 13 and up and can only have up to 10 students. 

*Parents whose children are attending this class assume the risks of their child working with wrenches, screws, lifts, sparkplugs, and other “car mechanics.” By enrolling your child in this class, you release your child to participate in the activities mentioned (and others not listed). Students should wear or bring clothes and shoes that can get messy indefinitely*

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Designed to get your child moving, students and teachers will follow a Christian workout curriculum every day OR go hiking. Much like ‘fine motor skills,’ we believe it’s important for your child to have good control of their body. The curriculum will discuss proper form for things like squats, planks, jumping jacks, and other common workout moves. In addition, students will get a chance to do a workout type dance along with the video instruction. 

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Join Refreshing Mountain staff on a journey to learn the science behind knots and pulleys! Practice creating the knots that are needed to do rock climbing and how to set up a safe pulley system. All of this leads up to the students doing some of their own rock climbing on site!

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Lights…Camera…Action!

Join our beloved Mrs. Healy in an adventure of learning to communicate through theater.

Mrs. Healy will not disappoint as she creates a learning environment that all students can participate in, even if they haven’t had any previous experience acting. Come ready to discover your next theater production and learn to work as a team to put on a show! 

Please note that participation in Theater Arts is a commitment. Unnecessary absences disrupt the rehearsal process and negatively impact the quality of the performance. Therefore, students should plan to attend every class. Any planned absences should be communicated to the director/instructor prior to registration. Students who expect to miss more than two classes may be asked to forgo theater this semester and to choose a different elective.