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We strive to keep costs affordable for our families. This is made possible by partnering with families to provide a teaching parent. Over 70 families are consistently a part of this vibrant community in Christ, bringing their talents and passions to share with the group. 

The annual registration fee for a new family is $235.  In addition, most class fees range from $10 to $50 per class per student per semester and cover the cost of materials used in each class. Each family is responsible for purchasing the curriculum used by their students, making sure to match the current editions used at FAITH.  We encourage you to buy used materials when available.

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The teaching commitment is for the entire school year (August through May) generally for ½ a day. We meet for 30 weeks in person, 15 in each semester. Our high school math and science teachers commit to 16 weeks for each semester. A teaching shift is for 3.5 hours each co-op day, plus time to prepare and grade for your class. When a teacher is not in the classroom, she may leave campus with or without her children. FAITH provides nursery and preschool all day for children of teachers.

The teaching parent for a new family interviews with the Head Coordinators, and together they find the parent a teaching position that fits their comfort level with age of students and material, interests, and strengths. Teachers are provided a syllbaus, curriculum, and class budget. 

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Yes. While we understand that planned and unplanned absences will occur, we do ask that you make every effort to attend regularly. When you are unable to attend, we ask that you find your replacement for that day within our co-op group.  

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We have two teaching shifts that are from 8:30 AM to 12:15 PM and 11:45 AM to 3:15 PM. You are only required to be at co-op at your morning or afternoon shift.  You are free to leave or hang out at co-op when it is not your turn to teach. If you choose to leave, you may leave your younger children at co-op in their nursery or preschool classes or take them with you.

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(See our Class Matrix, located under the Our Classes menu, for more details on curricula.)

Mystery of History

First Language Lessons and Rod & Staff for grammar

IEW, writing and grammar

Apologia and Berean Builders for science

Bob Jones for history and Spanish

Shormann Math

Quality literature for each history/writing class

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Curriculum can be purchased at The Homeschool Store, Mardel, Christianbook.com, RainbowResource.com, Amazon, JEM Books in Friendswood, eBay, or any other bookstore.  Members only will be given access to class descriptions listing detailed required resources under the Our Classes menu containing links to the current year's books.

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Electives change every year and depend on our teachers' gifts.  In the past, we have offered music, PE, book club, cooking, art, strategy games, math, Spanish, and personal finance.

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We observe Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving week, Christmas (usually 4 weeks), Spring Break, and Easter.

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FAITH Co-op does offer other activities like field trips, Mom’s Night Out, a spring formal for secondary students, and End of Year Showcase, and a graduation ceremony.  

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Yes, a background check is required on any adult that has regular contact with students.

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Renewals for current members open in February.  We open admissions for new members in March.  We offer tours starting in early February, and this is the best way to see our excellent program up close. Use the "Contact Us" link for more information.

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The best time to apply is March for new members as classes fill up quickly. We offer tours starting in early February and this is the best way to see our excellent program up close. Use the Contact Us link to request a tour.

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The first step is to review our Statement of Faith, viewable from the left menu bar. If you can eagerly affirm each point, fill out the Prospective Member Interest Form in the blue menu bar on our home page.  If you are expressing interest during our tour season February through April, then visit our Calendar and sign up for a tour. At the tour you will have a chance to see our classes, hear about our curriculum and philosophy, and ask any questions. If you would still like to pursue membership in FAITH Co-op after a tour, sign up for an Interview on the website calendar. If you do not see any open spots, contact the Head Coordinators at faithleadershipteam@gmail.com. After the interview, the leadership team will review your application and determine if your family and our organization are a good fit for each other.  You will be notified by email of the decision. If accepted, this email will state where to send your registration payment and the link for a background check that will need to be completed.  Once all these steps are completed, you will be formally accepted into FAITH Co-op. 

If you are contacting us outside of tour season, a Head Coordinator will contact you when we receive your Prospective Member Interest Form.

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Yes!  We are truly blessed when others desire to use their gifts for students at FAITH.  We do ask that a background check be completed.

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While FAITH does have select spots for secondary students to attend based on a tuition plan, these are normally reserved for existing members that develop a striking need.  These requests are considered on a case-by-case basis by the Head Coordinators with very few spots available.  With the tuition plan there is a $250 tuition cost for each class taken in addition to the regular class fees and the registration fee of $235. All charges for the entire year are due in full by the first day of class in August.

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As long as a family is in good standing by meeting its academic and financial commitments, a family may return the following year by paying the registration fee. Returning teachers are given first priority in teaching assignments for the new year.

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Go to faith-coop.org and login to your existing account. Update your Profile, being sure to set Grade and other settings for the NEW school year. Pay your registration fee for the new school year. You will not be allowed to register for classes or hold a teaching spot until your registration fee is paid in full.