Guidelines & Standards

GRACE is a cooperative homeschool program that thrives on the active participation of all member families. To ensure the success of our community, please follow these guidelines:

Parent Participation & Job Requirements

  • Each family must sign up for 5 job credits.
  • Parent jobs must be covered at all times. It is the job of the parent, if possible, to find coverage for their job if an absence occurs.
  • Floaters are essential every week and must check in with the attendance coordinator for each assigned hour.

On-Campus Supervision

  • GRACE is not a drop-off program. A responsible adult must remain on campus to supervise their child(ren) at all times.
  • In rare cases (such as illness), another parent may supervise your child, but otherwise, parents are expected to be on-site at all times.

Volunteering & Background Checks

All families must commit to volunteer roles. All volunteers must:

  • Complete a background check through the provider recommended by GRACE.
  • Read and agree to the Statement of Mission, Statement of Faith, Statement of Education, the Guidelines & Standards, and the Code of Culture.
  • Be officially approved to serve at GRACE.

Fees & Registration

  • A $150 non-refundable annual family membership fee is due within three days of membership approval.
  • All class and supply fees are due two weeks before the first day of classes. Class fees may be credited if necessary, but supply fees are non-refundable.
  • Failure to pay on time, or to make special arrangements, will result in membership suspension.
  • Class registration must be finalized two weeks before the start of classes. Any adds or drops must be completed by the end of the second week of classes.

Attendance & Conduct

  • Parent volunteers (teachers, assistants, floaters) must arrive on time and remain in the classroom for the entire class period.
  • Students are also expected to arrive on time and stay for the full class period. If a student needs to leave early, they must first get permission from the teacher.
  • Parents must supervise their children at all times when the children are not in class.
  • All kids on campus MUST be registered in a class for insurance purposes.

Teaching Roles

Teachers must complete the teacher application form. To preserve GRACE's mission and Christian identity, teachers must affirm in writing that:

  • They support the mission of GRACE.
  • Their beliefs align with the Statement of Faith.
  • They agree to uphold the Guidelines & Standards and the Code of Culture.

Dress Code & Student Behavior

  • GRACE does not enforce a formal dress code, but modest clothing that covers all private areas is required.
  • Biting or aggressive behavior is not acceptable. Children who struggle with aggression must have a one-on-one aide, provided by the parent.

Behavioral Expectations

The following behaviors are strictly prohibited and may result in removal from GRACE:

  • Cheating, stealing, bullying, drug use, profanity, or obscenity.
  • Sexual immorality or conduct inconsistent with one's biological sex.
  • Disrespect toward GRACE leadership, dishonoring God's Word, or ongoing disobedience to GRACE policies.

Zero Tolerance for Violence or Aggressive Behavior

Our campus maintains a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to violence, threats, or aggressive behavior from students, parents, or visitors.

The safety and well-being of our students, families, and volunteers is our highest priority. Any form of physical aggression, threatening behavior, or intimidation will be addressed immediately and may result in removal from co-op.

In addition, our campus operates under mandatory reporting laws. This means that any suspected or observed physical abuse of a child must be reported to the appropriate authorities, as required by law. We take this responsibility seriously and are committed to providing a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for every child.

Health & Illness Policy

Please keep your child home if they exhibit any of the following:

  • Fever within the last 48 hours
  • Vomiting or diarrhea within the last 48 hours
  • Uncontrolled coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, lethargy, or persistent crying
  • Rash accompanied by fever or behavior change

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in suspension or ineligibility to return to GRACE the following semester.

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