FAQs



Q:

What is a co-op?

A:

A homeschool co-op is a group of homeschooling families working together to teach academic, supplemental or enrichment classes to their children. These families come together to share ideas, gifts and talents to benefit the group as a whole. In a co-op cooperation is crucial. Each family is expected to engage and participate to the best of their ability, working toward the same goals: to ensure each student’s success.

Q:

What do we do?

A:

Our mission is to support and encourage families in their homeschooling journey. Our desire is to create a community of Christian families who unite in the goal of educating their children faithfully and intentionally.

Q:

On whom do we focus?

A:

Our goal is to provide parent-taught classes for 1st -8th grade, while building a high school program focused on 4 core subjects taught by compensated teachers with knowledge and expertise in a particular subject (Math, Science, History, Literature). Our high school program is a work in progress, but each year our goal is for students who attend to attain all of their required credits through our program. 

Q:

How often do we meet?

A:

Our co-op that meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All members attend one day per week (Tuesday OR Wednesday) for at least 3 class periods with a maximum of 5 for 1st-8th grade students. High school students have the option to attend classes for both days depending on their family schedule and their class/credit needs.

Q:

How much does it cost?

A:

Co-op Dues: $35 /month, per family

High School Tuition: $50 /class, /family up to $250 /month

Registration Fee: $55 due upon registration

Book fees are made in 2 payments, the first upon registration, the second in mid-September. Text/workbooks are purchased by the co-op or class instructor. Instructors are reimbursed through the co-op from the fees collected from the students. 

Class fees are determined by the instructor of each class based on how much money the instructor intends to spend on each student throughout the year. Class fees are broken up into 3 payments throughout the academic year and the instructor is reimbursed through the co-op from the fees collected from the students. 

Q:

What are the membership requirements?

A:

Members must be actively involved in a community of Believers.

Members must sign the Statement of Faith.

Members must, in good faith, have the ability to pay all dues and fees.

Members oldest student must be in 1st grade or older.

Members must, in good faith, have the ability to attend co-op days as well as both biannual member meetings.

Q:

What curricula does Freedom Homeschool Co-op use?

A:

We use faith-based, Biblically accurate curricula whenever possible. Instructors may choose from our list of pre-approved curricula or may submit curriclua for approval from the Leadership Team. 

Q:

Must I remain with my student for the duration of the day?

A:

Yes. Our co-op model requires that at least one parent or responsible adult per family unit attend co-op with their student. 

Q:

Do I have to teach a class?

A:

Our co-op model requires that a parent or responsible adult volunteers to teach or assist in a classroom for at least 3 class periods.