Where can I find an application?

A link to an application can be found on the St. Patrick Homeschool Co-op page on the St. Patrick Parish Website under the “Youth” tab. 

https://www.stpatrickcatholicparish.org/homeschool

What classes are offered on elective days?

• Art
• Choir
• Gym

What classes are offered on core days?

• PreK-K: Songs, Crafts, Storytime and more
• 1st-2nd: 1st Communion Prep, Science, Storybooks & Crafts
• 3rd-8th: History, Science, Writing

How will classes be grouped?

Classes will be broken up into five sections on core days:

• PreK-K grades
• 1st & 2nd grades
• 3rd & 4th grades
• 5th & 6th grades
• 7th & 8th grades

Classes will be broken up into four sections on elective days:

• 1st & 2nd grades
• 3rd & 4th grades
• 5th & 6th grades
• 7th & 8th grades

How much work will be required outside of the weekly classes? Is there “homework?”

For our core day, PreK-2nd grades will have no outside class work. 3rd-6th grades will have minimal reading and weekly writing assignments. 7th/8th grades will have weekly science and writing assignments. Our elective day will have little to no homework.

What type of parent involvement is required?

One parent will be required to be onsite at least one of the two co-op days. During that time, the parent will be assigned a primary and secondary job.

Do I need to purchase textbooks?

Yes, families will be responsible for purchasing some of the textbooks/workbooks for their children. A booklist will be provided in July. Families with children in grades 1-6 can expect a book cost ranging from $20-$50. Grades 7-8 are slightly more with a range of $80-100 if buying brand new. We encourage all of our members to look at used books and will send out recommendations on where to find them along with the booklist.

If I am only interested in one day, can I drop off my child(ren)?

No, if you are only interested in one day you will be required to be on site and have a primary and secondary job on that day.

Are the core classes complete programs or supplemental?

All of our core classes are supplemental. There will be suggested reading material for both science and history classes for families to do at their discretion.

Is there a uniform?

There is not a uniform, but a modest dress code will be enforced. The dress code is described in full in the St. Patrick Homeschool handbook.

How does lunch work on elective and core days?

Classes will end at 12:30 on Tuesdays with pickup happening at that time so there will be no lunch after. Lunch and Recess/Fellowship will be following the 12:10 Mass on Thursdays.

If I choose the core day to be my drop off day, when do I pick up my children?

Parents must be on campus by 12:00 on Thursdays. Parents are expected to sit with their younger children (1st-4th grades) at Mass and lunch. Older students may sit with their friends, but still need a parent present. There will be an optional lunch time following Mass that parents will be responsible for their children.

I have younger children who cannot participate in the co-op. May they be with me during co-op?

Yes, younger children can be with you during the day. You may leave your younger children in the nursery during the hours of your primary and secondary assignments if you choose. If you are dropping off and leaving the school you can not drop off your nursery aged children.

May I drop off my younger children at the nursery on my drop-off day?

No, the nursery is only available for parents who are working at the co-op.

What is the tuition?

Tuition is per year as follows:

• $350 for 1 day 1st-8th grades
• $550 for 2 days 1st-8th grades
• $200 Thursday only PreK-K for students with older siblings