CO-OP INFO...

Statement of Faith

We love & serve the Lord in Jesus name! ​We are a Christ-Centered Co-Op that is dedicated to loving God with all our hearts, mind, and souls. 

  We believe that there is one God, who is the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. 

We recognize there is a spiritual battle taking place! With that being said, we do not promote, believe, nor endorse anything that takes the focus away from God. We believe that God is our source of strength & healing, not objects or things.

*Important to note*

Although we are a Faith Based Co-Op, we are an a la carte    co-op. Meaning, you may pick and choose what classes you wish to attend or not attend. You will never be forced to attend bible classes if you don't wish to participate. But we do reserve the right to pray over food, offer choir or bible classes for those that wish to partake.

We are an inclusive co-op, that believes in the gathering of all people and cultures. We pride ourselves in providing a diverse, inclusive, safe space. 

Key Features

• We have created an PTA board in an effort to streamline communication, create effective classes & programs, and help serve the ongoing needs of the co-op.

• Class Participation Certificates will be given out at the end of the semester to keep for your records. (Per our attendance policy)

• Each class provides Weekly Recaps for your homeschooling records.

• We are a DROP OFF Co-Op, and our parents operate on a volunteer rotation basis. If it's not your time or week to volunteer, you may pick a room to get some work down, go run errands, it's your choice.

Teaching with us 

It is our policy to be enrolled with us for at least 1 semester    (3 months) prior to being allowed to teach. This policy ensures the following...

 - the safety of the kids

 -  it gives our new parents an opportunity to build a rapport with the kids 

-  gives new parents an opportunity to watch & learn the operations and how we do things

 - And this also serves as a safety blanket for individuals joining the co-op and quitting mid-semester.

   * After joining, all new families should immediately start to think about what classes they would like to teach in the future. *

Our co-op is founded on volunteers in an effort to keep costs low. This process will only work if we have people willing to teach and serve.  In the event you simply don’t have the skillset to teach a class, you may be placed on either our setup or clean-up teams if there is room available. 

Registration Process.

• 1. Complete Online Registration & Safety Release Waivers
• 2. Recieve a class schedule confirmation email from administration. 
•  3. Parent emails back confirming classes are correct
• 4. Admin will then send you your invoice. You are responsible for making a non-refundable $25 payment within 24 hours to officially reserve your slots. Balance is due by July 14th. 

        ~ All fees with the exception of the $25 deposit is refundable up to Friday July 14th. After that, all fees are non-redundle. Please do no ask for any prorated refunds. We will not be able to do so because the teachers immediately start ordering supplies. 

Co-Op Semester Schedule

     * Semester #1 : August, September, October, November

     * Semester #2 : February, March, & April

Hybrid Semester Schedule (2023-2024 school year)

     *Same as Co-Op but will have online and/or independent work during long extended breaks. Teachers will check in weekly to answer questions and ensure students are staying on track.

(For the Fall 2023 semester, the only hybrid classes we have are CriminalGovEcon and Middle & High School Thorns and Roses.)

Co-Op Classes are on Mondays from 9:00am to 2:00pm & Friday's from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. 

We are located inside East Lake Community Church 10057 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC.

• All classes are 5 years old and up. 

PRESCHOOL

The parents with toddlers will rotate preschool responsibilities and do fun arts & crafts, outdoor activities, ELA, playground, story time etc. 

~ Ages one and two: Semestrer fee is $15

~ Ages three and four: Semester fee is $20

Fall Semester Co-Op  Schedule

START DATE: August 18th

END DATE:  November 10th

GRADUATION: November 17th

**CHRISTMAS PARTY: December 8th**