The Mission of REACH of Florence is to support and encourage Christian families in educating their children at home. The collective support and encouragement of REACH may include, but be not limited to, such services as small group meetings for mutual educational, academic, spiritual and emotional encouragement; regularly scheduled meetings for information on managing the home and choosing homeschool curricula; special speakers related to homeschool topics; student field trips for REACH families; and general support and assistance for Christian homeschool member families.
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FAQs
REACH Group Membership
What is the yearly fee for REACH Group Membership?
AnswerJune 1st- August 7th
- $52.32/family (reachofflorence@gmail.com)
REACH Membership is due upon Registration/Application acceptance. Co-op Registration and Co-op Class payments are due when classes are selected. Beginning the fall of 2025, registration /applications and co-op registration forms will be held on file for 7 days and then disgarded if payment has not been submitted.
Please remember that our board consists of home educating moms that volunteer their time to serve in this organization. Thank you in advance for understanding that we do not have the additional free time required to follow up on unpaid invoices, and therefore will assume that you have changed your mind about applying for REACH membership and participating in co-op.
When does the application process open and close for 25-26 fiscal year?
AnswerApplications are accepted from June 1st until August 7th.
What are the REACH Group Application Steps?
Answer1. Read our Statement of Faith, Policy and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Conflict Resolutions. Pray and decide if our group is a good fit for your family. Each form will need to be electronically signed before application is processed.
2. Create a login. (Record this information for later use.)
3. Complete the Registration Form
4. Read and electronically sign
- Statement of Faith
- Code of Conflict and Conflict Resolutions Guidelines
- Policy and Proceedures
Submit
- Medical Release
- Opportunity of Service
- New Applicants Only
- Schedule a time to talk with a member of the Membership Team
- Registration
- Do not pay Registration/Applicaition Fee until the Registration/Application is processed.
Thank you for considering REACH of Florence!
Who can apply to REACH?
AnswerFamiles that have atleast one adult who has made a profession of faith and is attending a local Christian church.
Families that are legally home educating:
- homeschooling families
- home educating families using a private online school
- home education families using a public online school
- families with preschool children wishing to begin their educational journey
What if we are new to the area and have not found a local Christian Church to attend regularly?
AnswerThe REACH Membership Team may require a phone interview in order to compete the application process.
What type of activities are offered?
AnswerWe work together to fulfill the need for field trips, weekly recreation activities, testing, academic fairs and co-op classes. Please see the opportunities to serve others within REACH as well as in the community in our Opportunities of Service document. We appreciate your encouragement and patience as we serve each other in our homeschools for God’s honor and glory.
REACH Co-op
Co-op Registration Fees?
AnswerYearly Fee
June 1st-Augut 7th
- $25/family
Individual Class material fees will are available on the Class Registration Page and can be submitted by cash/check or PayPal.
Are age/grade levels flexible?
AnswerYes. Parents may choose to move their children up or down a grade level. If you have additonal questions, please message our Educational Director at reachofflorence@gmail.com .
Clubs
Hour 1 | |
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Arts and Crafts |
*CLUB * ALL AGES * Arts & Crafts
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Gym |
*CLUB* All Ages * Gym
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Chess |
*CLUB* All Ages * chess
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Theatre |
*CLUB * ALL AGES * Theatre
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Fall Classes
Hour 1 | Hour 2 | |
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Nursery/Preschool |
Nursery-Preschool Sensory Crafts
Nursery - Pre-Kindergarten ; 0 y/o
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Nursery-Preschool Sensory Crafts
Nursery
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K-1st |
intro to music theory 5k-1st grade
Kindergarten - 1st
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The Biggest Story 5k-1st grade
Kindergarten - 1st
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2nd-3rd |
Atelier Art 2nd-3rd grade
2nd - 3rd
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Bible Investigators 2nd-3rd grade
2nd - 3rd
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4th-6th |
Christian Heroes Then & Now - C.S. Lewis 4th-5th/6th
4th - 6th
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Atelier Art 4th-5th/6th grade
4th - 6th
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6th-12th |
Drive Through History - Acts to Revelation 6th/7th-12th grade
6th - 12th
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LOTR - The Fellowship of the Rings 6th/7th-12th grade
6th - 12th
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Spring Classes
Hour 1 | Hour 2 | |
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Nursery/Preschool |
Nursery-Preschool Sensory Crafts Sem. 2
Nursery - Pre-Kindergarten
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Nursery-Preschool Sensory Crafts Sem. 2
Nursery
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K-1st |
Little Woodland Artists 5k-1st grade
Kindergarten - 1st
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Little Pilgrim's Progress 5k-1st grade
Kindergarten - 1st
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2nd-3rd |
Atelier Art Sem.2 2nd-3rd grade
2nd - 3rd
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Animal Folk Tales of America 2nd-3rd grade
2nd - 3rd
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4th-6th |
The Magician's Nephew 4th-5th/6th
4th - 6th
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Atelier Art Sem.2 4th-5th/6th grade
4th - 6th
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6th-12th |
Drive Through History - Acts to Revelation Sem. 2 6th/7th-12th grade
6th - 12th
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Interact 6th/7th-12th grade
6th - 12th
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REACH Documents
Please read over all the REACH of Florence Documents.
During the Registration/Application process, each of the REACH Documents listed below will require an digital signature stating that the applicant agrees to and will abide by each during the fiscal year.
Home Education Tips
SC Department of Education Website
A good place to begin is to visit the SC Department of Education: Homeschooling page. Topic covered are: