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FAQs



Q:

What is the purpose of Heritage Family Educators? 

A:

Heritage Family Educators is a Christian homeschool co-op serving those in and near Harrison County Indiana that meets in Corydon, Indiana. Our cooperative offers educational classes to 1st- 12th grades one day a week. We also provide kindergarten classes and care for children younger than five years old who are the siblings to the school aged children of registered families.

Parents share the teaching and administrative responsibilities and do not charge for their services, keeping cost low. We mainly focus our classes on areas of study that support the homeschoolers we serve, allowing parents to choose the classes they will teach. We also survey members each year to determine what kinds of classes would best fit their needs for the following year. 

Q:

Do you have any denominational affiliation?

A:

We are not affiliated with any particular church or denomination. We consider ourselves to be a Christian organization under the authority of Jesus Christ.  All of our teachers are in agreement with our Statement of Faith and attend a church that is also in agreement with it. 

Statement of Faith

We believe that there is one God, Creator of the Universe, and all that is in it; who exists in three distinct persons as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 

We believe God, existing as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is eternal. His existence extends eternally into the past, and will extend eternally into the future. There was not a time when He did not exist. He never came into being and He will never cease to exist.

We believe that the Bible alone, including the Old and New Testament, are the inspired, inerrant, sufficient word of God and the Christian’s final authority.

We believe Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God the Father, was born of a virgin, was fully man and fully God, and was sinless. 

We believe that Jesus Christ was crucified, was buried after death, rose on the third day, ascended to Heaven, and now sits with the Father until the time of His return. 

We believe that every person has access to eternal salvation by the grace of God through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

We  believe in the biblical view of human sexuality, one man and one woman in a monogamous marriage for life as designed by God. We believe in sexual abstinence outside marriage and fidelity inside marriage.

 

 

Q:

What are the eligibility requirements of members? 

A:

Eligibility depends on what type of membership you are requesting. 

Types of Memberships

Co-op Member Eligibility

Co-op members must meet the following eligibility requirements before their membership request will be considered:

  1. The registering family must have at least one child who will be enrolling into 1st - 12th grade in the year the membership is being requested for. 

  2. All attending children over the age of 7 years old must meet the legal definition of homeschooled per Indiana State law.  (Subject to change as Indiana Law changes.)

  3. All adult members must pass a background check, whether or not they will be attending co-op classes.

  4. One parent or legal guardian must be present and volunteering at the co-op for every period that a child from the family will be in attendance.  

  5. If you would like to request membership and your family circumstances do not meet the above criteria, you are still welcome to contact us to discuss your options regarding  membership.  

Homeschool Alumni Member Eligibility

  1. A former HFE member who was either:
    • A student who has graduated high school
    • A parent or parents who have graduated their last homeschooled child
  2. All adult members must pass a background check before they will be allowed to attend and volunteer any activities were children will be present.

Q:

A few things HFE does and does not do not do:

A:

  • We offer enrollment in classes for students in 1st through 12th grades. 
  • We also provide educational opportunities for siblings of those students in preschool and kindergarten as well as tots and nursery aged children. 
  • We do not issue high school credits or diplomas; however, we will provide resources to help you do this. 
  • We are not responsible for your child’s education or meeting Indiana's state requirements for your homeschool. 
  • We do not allow children to attend with you that are not your legal dependants. 

 

Q:

How does HFE protect attending children?

A:

The world we live in is becoming increasingly dangerous. Crimes against children are especially concerning to us. We want to do our very best to provide a safe environment for our children and yours. 

  • HFE runs criminal background checks on all members every two years. 
  • We require our adult co-op members to receive sexual abuse awareness training every two years. 
  • In classes, we provide a teacher and assistant. When an assistant isn't available, doors are required to remain open. 
  • We take attendance every period.

Q:

What ages or grade levels do you offer classes/services for? 

A:

**Nursery through Kindergarten is only availalbe for siblings of those enrolled in 1st - 12th grade classes. Please see eligibilty requirements above if your oldest child is in one of these age groups.**

We offer services and classes for students in 1st - 12th as well as their younger siblings.  Below is a list of our grade levels.  This list is meant to be a guideline. Our age groupings fluctuate based on our needs.

  • Nursery* ( newborn – 1 year or walking steadily)
  • Toddlers* (walking steadily or 2 years - 3 years, 4 year olds must move up to preschool)
  • Preschool/Kindergarten*  (3 years – 5 years, must be potty trained)
  • Lower Elementary (1st – 3rd grade)
  • Upper Elementary (4th – 5th grade)
  • Middle School (6th  – 8th grade)
  • Senior High School (9th – 12th grade)

We try to offer a mix of elective and core classes for each age group.

Because each student and homeschool that we serve is unique, we leave it up to the parents to determine which grade level is appropriate for their child. Sometimes a 3rd grader is ready for upper elementary or a 6th grader would do well and enjoy classes in both upper and junior high school.  Every situation is unique.  Upon registration, you are invited to discuss this with our grade level coordinators. 

Q:

What classes do you offer?

A:

Each new school year we offer a new variety of classes.  They range from a one time a week subject that the children enjoy on Monday while in class with little to no work outside of class to classes that can be used as a full years' subject and a homework schedule is provided.
You can view our current classes on the Class Enrollment page. It will not allow you to view details until you become a member.

 

Q:

How often does the co-op meet?

A:

Our co-op meets on Mondays for 32 weeks starting in August through early May, with scheduled breaks each semester.  We hold 4 periods of classes from 10am - 3pm with an hour lunch and recess at 12pm. We open at 9:00am for morning duties and close by 3:30pm after closing duties.  

 

Q:

What do I (the parent) do at co-op?

A:

Because this a parent driven, all volunteer organization, you can expect to be assigned a job before, during, and after classes on Mondays. Some of the jobs you might be assigned include:

  • Work in nursery or tots classes

  • Be an assistant teacher

  • Be a substitute teacher

  • Teach (usually not your first year, must meet certain requirements)

  • Volunteer to coordinate events/activities

  • Cleaning jobs

    • Bathrooms

    • Sweeping

    • Mopping

    • Wiping tables

    • Vacuum

    • Wash dishes

    • Take out trash

    • Set up tables

    • Other needed cleaning jobs 

At least one parent from each registered family is required to be at the co-op and serve as a volunteer on co-op day.

The best way most parents can serve is to teach. No degree or experience is necessary but teacher eligibility requirements must be met.  Each year you will have the opportunity to submit classes for consideration. The periods you do not teach you will be assisting and/or cleaning. 

A mom of a child in nursery or tots may be asked to work one or more shifts in that area. Sometimes moms of that age are also needed to serve in other areas and may be asked to serve elsewhere for at least one period a shift in the nursery or tots room. Nursery mothers will be given priority to work in the nursery due to feeding schedules. 

Some cleaning begins during 4th period. Anyone not teaching 4th period will be asked to help with those tasks. Cleaning will continue after school is released and must be complete before we can leave. Every adult is given a cleaning task or asked to monitor children. When your task is done you may leave.  

Other ways you can serve are to volunteer to do administrative tasks, set up field trips, fundraise, etc.. We are also open to your suggestions. 

Q:

Where are you located?

A:

Community of Hope Church of the Nazarene
1500 Corydon Ramsey Rd NW
Corydon, IN 47112

Q:

How much does it cost to join? 

A:

Co-op Membership: $250 per family, per year
Class fees and activities per child: one time fee that varies from $0 to $100+ per class depending on the class supply needs. Mid/high art and science classes are typically the classes with the higher class fees becasue of purchasing lab equipment and specimens and high quality art supplies. 
 

Q:

Do you interview potential members? 

A:

Yes, we require a new member interview for co-op members with two board members. Our primary purposes in holding interviews is so that we communicate with you what the expectations of membership are and so that we can get to know you. Our member registration process begins with online registration.  Your application will be reviewed by the Board of Directors. You can expect to be contacted within a week of submitting your membership request. We will try to scheudle co-op visit with you if we are in session. Next will come the interview. Once the board makes a decsion about your request to join, you will be notified. 

Q:

How do I register my family in Heritage Family Educators?

A:

New Member Registration

1. When we are accepting membership requests you will see the word “Join” at the top right of the homepage.  Completely fill out and submit.

2. Registrar will be in touch within 5 days after reviewing the registration infomation you have filled out. 

3.  If a visit day is desired and possible we will schedule that.

4. Then a new member interview will be scheduled with the attending parent, Registrar, and a second board member. 

5. The board will make a decision in regards to the membership request. You will be notified of their decision by the Registrar as soon as the decision is made.

6.  An invoice for membership fee of $250 will be sent, this must be paid before enrolling in classes. 

7.  After the the background checks for the attending parent and spouse are done you will be assisted in registering your student(s) in classes. 

Q:

Is there a dress code? 

A:

Yes. The dress code is the same for students and parents:

  • All clothing should cover the core body and not leave any exposed skin from chest to mid-thigh.
  • Shoulders should be covered, no tank tops, halters, or thin straps without a covering top.
  • All clothing should be God honoring or neutral, no offensive language or images.  

The board reserves the right to send anyone home if their clothing does not meet the standards in this policy as judged by the board of directors

Q:

I'm interested in the co-op. When can I come and visit? 

A:

When we schedule a visit day we may make announcements via the HFE public Facebook page , post on our own public website page, and/or email those on our Email List. This is typically in March or April if we foresee open seats the following year. You will fill out a form to indicate the date and time that would work best for you. 

Please do not arrive unannounced to the co-op. If you have not scheduled an appointment with the Registrar, you will be turned away at the door as a security precaution. 

Q:

What is your refund policy?

A:

  • 0% refund for teachers after they have registered their classes.
  • 50% refund between co-op registration and class enrollment or 100% if you were on the waiting list and we were not able to provide a seat for you.
  • 0% refund on fees after class enrollment begins.

Q:

Can we bring visitors?

A:

Only registered family members will be allowed to attend on co-op day.  Registered parents, registered students, and registered custodial children will be allowed entrance without preapproval, however we do ask that you make the Attendance Coordinator aware if a parent or child who doesn’t normally attend will be in attendance. 

Registered custodial children will be allowed to attend if they are not disruptive, not ill, and stay with the parent at all times. 

 

Q:

Should we stay home for illness? 

A:

Sick Policy

Parents and children who are ill should stay home.  Please do not come if you have a fever, are vomiting, have diarrhea, sinus discharge, or know you have a communicable disease transmitted through normal human contact such as a virus, bacterial infection, flu, parasite, or fungus.  The Board reserves the right to send anyone home who exhibits concerning symptoms.  If anyone in your household is suffering with the flu or serious cold/virus, please keep the rest of your family home.  Some viruses have long incubation times and symptoms may not yet be showing. 

NOTE: A good rule of thumb is to be symptom free for a minimum of 24 hours without medication. Please be considerate to all the other families who you could be exposing.