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We are a hybrid homeschool community, meaning we meet together in person Monday-Wednesday, and complete our homeschool days on Thursday and Friday. We are not a private or charter school.

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No, your childs teacher will upload the assignments for Thursday and Friday into Homeschool Minder for students to complete by Monday morning. You will be responsible for any addtional subjects you choose to do outside of Branch's curriculum for the year.

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No they will not. We focus on the 4 core subjects of Language, Math, History and Science. There are times we are able to complete electives, but that is not always guaranteed. We highly recommend adding multiple electives yourself each of their high school years to ensure they receive all necessary credits. If you need help finding resources for electives we will be glad to assist you.

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We choose from a variety of Christian based curriculum throughout our grades. For the 24-25 school year, K-5 will be using mainly Abeka. Grades 6-12 will use a mix of Abeka, Notgrass, Apologia, Essentials in Writing, and exclusively Teaching Textbooks for math.

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We source curriculum that uphold Christian values and morals. We do not however select curriculum based on specific denominations.

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· Honor the Lord by co-operating with Board Members, Teachers, Parents & Students of Branch Christian Academy.

· Submit ALL non-refundable fees by June 1, 2023 and ALL monthly tuition on the 1^st of each month beginning August 2023 and ending May 2024 (a $25 late fee will be added on the 5^th of each month. Non-payment by the 15^th of each month may result in expulsion. We accept full responsibility for all tuition if our child(ren) are withdrawn or suspended (unless circumstances are beyond our control).

· Volunteer at least once each semester (cleaning, teacher assistant, fundraising, special events, graduation, etc.), otherwise, I will opt out by giving a donation of $50 or more each semester to Branch Christian Academy.

· Continue to be responsible for our child’s education; co-operating with teachers as they help train & teach our child(ren) in the way they should go.

· Ensure our child(ren) completes their homework on Thursdays & Fridays as well as any missed work when absent from class (repeated failure to do so will result in expulsion).

· Drop our child(ren) off in the car line between 8:15-8:30a and pick my child up in the car line between 2:15-2:30p.

· Not come into the building before, during or after school without previous permission from the Director (for security; the building remains locked at all times).

· Keep our child(ren) at home if they experience a fever 24 hours prior to class time or are exhibiting any sign of sickness.

· Provide all necessary school supplies (not covered in tuition and fees) that our child(ren) need in class.

· Remind our child(ren) that all handheld devices (phones, ipods, etc.) must be turned into their teacher upon arrival. Laptops/tablets may only be used for Math, Writing or Reading, which corresponds with curriculum.

· Maintain our high school child(ren)’s transcript, knowing we are legally responsible for assigning classes and credits needed to complete Florida’s graduation requirements. We will submit an intent to graduate to the Director during our child(ren)’s final semester for permission to participate in Branch Christian Academy’s Graduation Ceremony in May.

· Understand that children over the age of 19 are ineligible for enrollment.

· Adhere to the principals of Matthew 18 which conflicts arise; speaking first with the Lord, then to the person (student, teacher, parent or director).

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· Honor the Lord by co-operating with Board Members, Teachers, Parents & Students of Branch Christian Academy.

· Participate in chapel and all classroom assignments and activities.

· Complete and submit classwork and homework on time.

· Be responsible for our actions; we will not gossip, curse, use vulgar speech, engage in physical altercations, or bully any person at school or online.

· Not disrupt the learning environment; no grumping, complaining, yelling, running, throwing objects, or leaving the classroom without permission.

· Not bring any alcohol, cigarettes, vaping or drugs to school; knowing that IF we do we will be expelled.

· Not wear: shirts that reveals a bare mid-riff, halter tops, muscle tanks, low cut top or spaghetti straps (must be 4 finger width), skirts or shorts that are shorter than fingertip length, low rise short or pants, undergarments that are visible through tops or pants, clothing with obscene graphics, leggings without a shirt that covers my buttocks (I understand that failureto submit to the dress policy will result in my parent/guardian being contacted to bring appropriate clothing. Repeatedrebellion against this policy will result in my expulsion).

· Turn in all handheld devices (phone, ipod, etc.) to our teacher upon arrival, understanding that laptops/tablets may only be used for Math, Writing or Reading, which corresponds with curriculum.

· Adhere to the principals of Matthew 18 when conflicts arise; speaking first with the Lord, then to the person (student, teacher, parent or director).

Disciplinary Action for Non-Compliance:

1. Verbal Warning

2. Written Warning

3. One week suspension

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Our co-op days are held Monday-Wednesday. Drop-off begins at 8:15am and students are expected to be in their classes by 8:30am. We then have all students meet in the chapel for a time of worship and prayer together. Students are released to their classes where they have intructional time, lunch, recess, and another time for instruction before pick up at 2:15. Each daily schedule will vary by class.

Daily Schedule Example:

8:15-8:30 Drop-off

8:30-9:00 Worship

9:00-10:00 1st Block

10:00-11:00 2nd Block

11:00-12:00 Lunch/Recess

12:00-1:00 3rd Block

1:00-2:00 4th Block

2:00-2:15 Clean and Pack up

2:15-2:30 Pick-up

Our school calender is broken into approximately 6 week segments, offering a week off in between for families to spend time together. 

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Registration Fee (Non refundable): $300 a year per family (Includes application, facility, and website fees)

Curriculum Fee (Non refundable): $400 a year per student

In order to hold your spot in the co-op, you will need to pay the $300 registration fee AND 25% percent of your student's total curriculum fees within 2 weeks of registering. The remaining balances of the curriculum fees are due on June 1st, 2024.

Membership fees:

1st student

$4,000 per year, broken up into 10 equal payments OR

$3,850 per year, paid in full by August 1st

Each additional student in the family living in the same household

$3,700 per year, broken up into 10 equal payments OR

$3,520 per year, paid in full by August 1st

THESE FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE