Use the checklists on this page to prepare for a new semester! 

NEW MEMBERS - Find the New Member Checklist here.

Members | New Semester To-Do List

Pay Semester Fees

  • Invoices will be sent via email before the start of the semester. Please check your email for this notification, but do not pay your fees through the website. 
  • Fees are paid through Tithe.ly. Click here for payment instructions.

Complete Background Check

  • Your background check is good for two years. If your background check has expired, please renew it here.
  • If you are unsure of the status of your background check, please contact Christine (703-409-3519) or Alena (540-392-4360).

Sign Up to Teach and Assist

  • Each semester, we plan classes using this Class Planning Spreadsheet. Review the spreadsheet for this Semester and ensure you are signed up to teach one class and assist with one class.

Plan Your Lessons

  • Feel free to use our Google Drive of curricula resources to help guide your lesson plans.
  • When complete, please send the following details to our Curriculum Coordinator using the following instructions:
    • Please send an email with the following details:
      • To: fbcforhisglorycoop@gmail.com
        Subject: Lesson Plans, Spring '26, "Name of Class", Grade Level
        Details:
        1. Name of your class AND the Grade Level
        2. Description of your class (the one you will put on the registration for parents to see)
        3. Supply list, if any for parents
        4. Cost for parents, if any
        5. Cost for co-op, if any
        6. Curriculum used in class (whether this is Pinterest, TPT, one you put together, or a formal one)
        7. Websites, links, etc, you will use
        8. Anything extra (books, etc.) you will use as aids in class
        9. Weekly outline (not word-for-word lesson plan)

Register Your Student for Classes

Complete Medical Release Form

  • Print and complete the medical release form for each participating member and student, and bring them to be notarized at our first event of the semester.

Report Your Absences

  • Report any known and future absences to our Morning Coordinator, and Director by completing this Report an Absence form.

Contribute to Cleaning

  • Sign up for a cleaning slot here.
  • Please purchase 2-3 cleaning supplies from the list below and bring them with you to our first event of the semester. 
    1. Liquid Hand Soap
    2. Full-Sized Kleenex
    3. Disinfectant Wipes
    4. Surface Spray Cleaner / Disinfectant (No aerosol please)
    5. Paper Towels
    6. 10-13 Gallon Trash Cans
    7. Garbage Bags to Fit
    8. Any good-condition art supplies you'd like to donate

Complete Semester Family Details

  • Complete the semester family details form. This keeps our database updated with your personal information and interests.

Complete the Student Checklist found below.

Students | New Semester To Do List

Complete the following tasks to ensure your student(s) are ready for co-op!

Gather Supplies

  • Prepare your student with basic age-appropriate school supplies, including:
    • Crayons or colored pencils
    • Pencils
    • Erasers
    • Glue Stick
    • Safety Scissors
    • One Folder
    • One Notebook
    • Backpacks are encouraged but not necessary

Review Student Requirements

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