RHCC Academic Co-op

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2023-24 Academic Year

Welcome to the Real Hope Community College Academic Co-op! We're so glad you're here. Please fill out the below membership form. Our Members Handbook is linked at the bottom for you to read and agree to, as well.

Statement of Purpose

RHCC Academic Co-op is a Christian co-op ran as a ministry of Real Hope Community Church (RHCC). Those of us serving in this ministry believe that God has called us to homeschool our children, and to provide a place for supplemental educational opportunities and group activities for children. Our goal is to help complement a family’s homeschool curriculum with elective classes, help enhance an area of study, provide a warm and welcoming Christian environment for fellowship, and to create friendships in the homeschool community. RHCC Academic Co-op is not meant to be the sole source for educating a homeschooled child, but rather be a support for Christian homeschooling families in areas that may be difficult for primary educators to complete at home. (Read our Mission & Beliefs in our Members Handbook below.)

Allergies

At RHCC Academic Co-op we take allergy needs and medical needs very seriously. Please be sure to list all your allergies for anyone in your family who will be attending, including any animal allergies.

We are a NUT FREE facility. There is a strict NO NUT policy in place. Please also refrain from eating peanut butter or any other nuts before coming to co-op. We want to make sure that the co-op is a safe place for everyone.

Schedule Information

Classes are held on Mondays from 1-6 pm at Real Hope Community Church. This is to accommodate as many of our families as possible. Classes for the fall semester begin on September 11th, 2023.

At the end of each semester, there will be a party held for the students. For the 2023-24 calendar year the parties will be held on December 4th and May 20th. We end our semesters slightly early to allow families time to focus on finals and end of year testing. There will also be two field trips spread throughout the semester. Look to the Facebook page and Homeschool Life for updates.

Fees & Background Check

A per-family registration fee and background check are required to participate in the RHCC Academic Co-op. These both cover 12 months from the time you pay them. If you have a background check that is less than 12 months old, you do not need to file again until it expires. The fees for classes are per quarter session. If your child has a full schedule, there is a discount per class. No individual associated with Real Hope Community Church or the Academic Co-op will profit financially.

• $15 per class per child (Study hall, clubs, and nursery excluded. This fee is for the entire quarter, not per week. This comes out to approximately $3 per class day.)

• $20 annual registration fee per family (Non-refundable. This fee covers administrative supplies and use of the online registration system.)

• $20 one-time background check fee for each parent serving at the co-op (Waived if you have a background check on file with RHCC. Please let us know if you already have one.)

Member Requirements

All Co-op members are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct outlined in the Members Handbook.

Additionally, it is required that each adult must commit to serving in the Co-op. This can be done by volunteering to teach a class, assist in a class, help with set-up or clean-up, and/or other duties as determined are needed to keep the Co-op running. All parents should expect to have a task during each hour. We have implemented a Point System to encourage all members to actively participate. This spreads out the necessary duties evenly to all members. Details can be found in the Volunteer Requirements document and the RHCC Academic Co-op Handbook.

It is required that a parent or guardian be present IN THE BUILDING at all times during the Co-op. If you happen to have an unassigned hour, or your assigned task has been completed early, you MUST remain at Co-op either in the lobby, or you may sit in on a class, study hall, or the nursery. You may be asked by the Administrative Assistant to take up an extra task or help fill a need if one arises.

If you need to leave to run an errand, another adult must be left in charge of your child(ren). You must fill out a Parental/Guardian Absent form and it must be approved and signed by the Administrative Assistant. Another Parent or Guardian can only take on one family’s additional children at a time and must sign the form agreeing to the responsibility.

There may be times when a homeschooling family may want their child(ren) to participate in Co-op, but the parent(s) or guardian(s) may be unable to attend each week due to an emergency or an unexpected change in their situation. Should something like this happen, the family may petition the Administrative Staff for permission for their child(ren) to attend with another responsible party. This stand in party will still be required to pass a background check and complete the point requirements unless the stand in party is already a member completing their own point requirements. This process, if approved by the Administrative Staff, will need to be renewed for each quarter.

Questions?

Additional details are covered in the Members Handbook found at the bottom of this page. If you have any additional questions, you can reach the RHCC Academic Co-op Administrators at rhcc.academiccoop@gmail.com.

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Additional Questions

1. Please note any parent/guardian ALLERGIES or MEDICAL CONDITIONS we should be aware of. 2. Please fill out and submit the Liability Waiver form HERE and then return to this page and sign your FULL NAME below (no initials) to confirm that you have done so. 3. Please fill out and submit the Photo Release form HERE and then return to this page and sign your FULL NAME below (no initials) to confirm that you have done so. 4. Please read the Volunteer Requirements document HERE, then confirm below.

By signing my FULL NAME (no initials) below, I affirm that I have read and agree to abide by the Volunteer Requirements. 5. Please read the RHCC Academic Co-op Member Handbook HERE, then confirm below.

By signing my FULL NAME (no initials) below, I affirm that I have read and agree to the RHCC Academic Co-op Member Handbook. 6. Please indicate below how many background checks you will need to have completed. As a reminder, the responsible adult on premesis for the children must have a background check on file with the church. Once you have indicated your needed amount of background checks, and you have completed the registration process, you will receive a link to complete the background check online. The staff does not handle your sensitive information, and this is done completely through a secure forum. We only receive the reports after the check is complete.

0 - if you already have a background check on file with the church

1 - if only one parent/guardian needs a background check

2 - if both parents would like to have a background check

Other - if you need more that 2 background checks or if you have questions for the administration

Payment Instructions

You will be able to view your invoice shortly. Please make payment through Giving (realhopelacey.org). Under "Fund", select "Co-op Fees."

Payment Options

$20.00 – Registration Fee