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SCOPE is a Christ-centered community of homeschool families dedicated to fostering a passion for learning and providing a high-quality, safe educational environment. Our mission includes cultivating strong families through support, encouragement, and fellowship.

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SCOPE stands for St. Croix Valley Organization of Parent Educators

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All are welcome but you must acknowledge our Statement of Faith and adhere to the guidelines of SCOPE.

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We meet on Tuesdays for 30 weeks, starting in September and going through April. Classes are from 9:00am - 4:30pm, unless they run late. 

Classes are held in Lakeland, MN at our host church.

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We offer classes from PreK (3-4 year olds) - 12th grade. 

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What does your co-op cost?

SCOPE Membership fee: $100 / family

Building Usage fee: $100 / family

Annual class prices are chosen by individual teacher, however they are usually similar to these prices:

30 minute class: $110/ student

1 hour class: $220/ student

90 min class: $330/student

3 hour class: $580/ student

Piano/Guitar lessons: $840/student for the year ($28 per 30 minute class) 

Any additional supply fees vary per class/teacher. 

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No, unfortunately at this time SCOPE does not offer a discount for multiple children.

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SCOPE’s refund policy is as follows: 

• The membership fee and building fee are non-refundable. 

• Any class can be cancelled up until the first day of class. 

• After the first day of class, no refunds are available. If you would like to switch levels, please contact a board member at scope.homeschoolgroup@gmail.com to see if this is a possibility. 

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Click here to become a member.

Once your membership is approved and you pay the $100 membership fee, then you will be able to login. When registration is open you will be able to register your students for classes.

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For the 2026-2027 school year registration opens: 

May 11th, 2026 - Current SCOPE Families

May 16th, 2026 - Families who attended the Open House or a Tour

May 19th, 2026 - Open Registration

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• Drop-off is permitted no earlier than 8:45 AM, unless pre-approved or volunteering.

• PreK and Kindergarten students must be accompanied to and from the classroom by a parent or guardians.

• Regular hours of operation are 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM unless a class is held late. 

• Students are not allowed in the SCOPE building outside of class hours. 

• If someone other than a parent will be picking up your child, notify the SCOPE Board in advance - they will need a visitor badge.

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We recommend that each student brings a backpack with writing utensils, notebooks, and folders. Individual teachers may have additional supplies needed for their students, but that information will be announced to you before the class starts. 

If you will be here over lunch time, don’t forget a lunch! 

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Lunch for all students is from 12:00–12:30 PM.

PreK & K need to be supervised by parent/guardian.

Two microwaves and a small refrigerator are available.

Please remind students to clean up after themselves.

There is a concession stand with items available for purchase from the Practical Math class.  

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SCOPE operates as a cooperative and depends on family involvement to have everything running smoothly.

• Each family is required to fufill their bundle of 4 volunteer slots.

• No buyout is available for the 2026-2027 school year.

• If you are unavailable to complete a volunteer slot, there is a volunteer sub list available to have someone fill your spot. 

To learn more about this, see our Parent Standards/Handbook (which is viewable as a member).