FAQs

Common Questions about Aiming High Homeschool Co-op

 

WHEN AND WHERE DO YOU MEET?

We meet at a local church on Mondays from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. There is an optional lunch from 1:30-2:30 pm.

WHAT DOES A CO-OP DAY LOOK LIKE?

• 9:30 - doors open
• 10:00 - Chapel (worship, prayer, announcements)
• 10:30 - 1st Period
• 11:25 - transition time
• 11:30 - 2nd Period
• 12:25 - transition time
• 12:30 - 3rd Period
• 1:30 - Dismissal/Optional Lunch Time

ARE PARENTS EXPECTED TO HELP?

Yes. Aiming High is a traditional cooperative, meaning an adult must accompany the student(s) every week and volunteer 2 out of 3 periods in the day. The 3rd period you will attend Support Group. This ensures a smoothly run day and families who are all equally invested in the success of the co-op. There are many options to serve from set up/clean up team to teaching to leadership positions. We will always do our best to match your interests and skills to the best position possible. 

CAN I DROP MY CHILDREN OFF?

No. A parent or background checked guardian is required on site. One of our main goals as a co-op is to nurture relationships between parents, students, and families. We also need as many hands as possible to keep the program as cost-effective as possible.

WHAT KIND OF CLASSES ARE OFFERED?

The classes offered each year will fully depend on the interests, skills, and gifts of the parents involved. Our K-5th classes will be automatically enrolled in the classes that are provided that year for their age. Grades 6-12 will have various options of classes to choose from once Class Registration opens. 

A sample class offering could be:

•     K-5th - U.S. Geography, Spanish, Bible, Earth Science
•     6th-12th - Culinary, STEM, Spanish, Public Speaking, ASL

ARE THERE CLASSES OFFERED FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT?

As with all of our classes, this is based on our members and what classes/grade levels they volunteer to teach. Credits are assigned by the homeschooling parent.

WHAT IS SUPPORT GROUP?

Support Group is for the homeschooling parent(s) or guardian(s) who attend co-op. Two periods you will volunteer and one period you will attend Support Group. We have coffee, snacks, and discussion each week. This group is a time to relax, grow new friendships, pray, and support each other in our faith and homeschooling journeys. 

IS THERE A PLACE FOR CHILDREN UNDER FIVE?

Of course! We have preschool classes for 3 and 4-year-olds and a nursery for our 0-2 babies. *Please note that the Preschool classes do not use curriculum. These are provided for families that have school-aged children (K-12) and need care for their younger children. 

HOW MUCH DOES MEMBERSHIP COST?

We offer two types of Membership:

• Full Family Membership - $250
  • This includes Monday Community Days, all AHC events or activites outside of Mondays, and full access to the website & Facebook page.
• Social Family Membership - $119
  • This only includes the AHC activities and events outside of our Monday Community Days along with access to the website and Facebook page
• Both Memberships cover a family with up to 4 children. If you have more than 4 children, there is a $10 charge for each additional child.
• Both Memberships are non-refundable.
• There may be separate Class Supply Fees depending on what classes are offered and those will be billed during Class Registration.

DO YOU OFFER TUITION ASSISTANCE?

We do not have scholarship assistance available at this time.

HOW DO I JOIN?

Click the “Join” button on the utility bar at the upper right corner of the page.  If you need any help with the application process, please email us at [email protected].

CAN I STILL JOIN FOR THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR?

We take new applications each semester. If you would like to join for the Fall Semester we take applications through mid-August. If you would like to join for the Spring Semester, we take applications through mid-December.

WHERE CAN I FIND YOUR POLICIES AND STATEMENT OF FAITH?

If you would like to read through our Handbook and Statement of Faith, CLICK HERE